Meet me under the mistletoe
Fiyero Tigelaar x Reader
Summary: Five times your boyfriend is clueless and the one time he uses his brain to figure it out
A/n: Iโm in the Christmas spirit so I figured I would write something with Fiyero and Christmas๐๐. I hope you like it!! I also added the Harry Potter theme for Christmas because thatโs what my family is doing this year, so you get a little snippet of what my family and I do for Christmas :)
You hate winter.
You hate the change in weather.
You are more of a summer girl and love to bask in the warmth of the sun and feel the cool breeze through your hair. You hate the frigid, icy cold air that makes your hands hurt and causes your nose to run. You hate how the sun set several hours earlier in the day, making it seem like midnight by eight. You hate how dead the tress look and the absence of flowers.
But there is one thing that you do love about winter and itโs Christmas.
Coming from Emerald City, Christmas is a big holiday and especially for your family. Your family goes all out every year with the decorations, the food, desserts presents, etc. Itโs no wonder that their love for the holiday passed on to you and when you arrived at Shiz that didnโt change.
Every year during Christmas time, your room gets turned into a winter wonderland, you bake a bunch of Christmas cookies, listen to cheesy Christmas music, and even set up a medium sized Christmas tree in the corner of your room.
Your family does different themes for Christmas each year and (this year youโre doing harry potter and youโre so excited) they ship off a box full of decorations for you to use for your room.
Your roommate went home for the weekend for their cousinโs birthday, so you asked your boyfriend Fiyero to help. It was Friday, and he was still in his 4:00 class, so you figured that you can lay out all the decorations on top of your bed, so that you two can start right away once he gets here.
You just placed the star of your tree carefully on a nearby chair, when you noticed a small brown box with an envelope taped on top. Must be from mom and dad you thought.
You carefully pulled the envelope off the box and opened it up to read it. It said,
Hello Dear,
I hope this box brings you good cheer before you come back home for Christmas. We left a little extra something in the box for you and Fiyero. We hope you like it!
Love,
Mom and dad.
For me and Fiyero? You thought. But what could they have gotten for me and Fiyero? You had a bunch of questions that could only be answered with opening the small brown box.
You picked up the brown box to reveal a leafy green plant with white berries attached to a neatly tied bow. The bow was attached to a string so you slipped your fingers through the loop to get a better look at the plant.
After close examination, you realized that your parents gifted you mistletoe for you and Fiyero. You blushed at your parents gesture.
Your parents never sent you something like this, since you and Fiyero started dating a few months ago, and this was your first Christmas with a boyfriend.You felt a little embarrassed that your parents initiated for you and Fiyero to kiss, but you found the gesture sweet nonetheless.
Your eyes lit up as you thought about hanging it up somewhere before he arrived. Maybe above the door. No you thought. Youโll never get him to stay there. You thought about putting it on the tree, but soon realized that that would be a terrible mistake. Then your eyes landed on a particular spot and you thought it might not be too bad. In the middle, but not too obvious that it would give away your intentions.
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The door slowly opened and you looked up, after placing an ornament on the tree, to see Fiyero.
โHey Princess.โ He said before walked over to you to place a kiss on top of your head.
โHi.โ you said with a smile. โHow was class?โ
Fiyero rolled his eyes, โBoring as always.โ
You laughed at his response.
โBut Iโm glad thatโs over, so that now I can spend some time with you and help you decorate your room.โ He looked at my bed, โIs this what your parents sent you?โ
โYup.โ
โOztastic! Where do I begin?โ He said enthusiastically.
โYou can help me with the tree, but firstโฆโ
You walked over to your bed and grabbed a Santa hat before walking back to place it on Fiyeroโs head. Once it was secure Fiyero jokingly posed like a model.
โAnd how do I look?โ
โEh.โ
Fiyero showed feigned shock.
โI am shocked, appalled, flabbergasted-โ
โIโm just kidding.โ I interrupted, โYou look handsome.โ
โThatโs more like it.โ He said with a smile.
Fiyero kissed me softly before he grabbed some ornaments to help me with the tree.
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Fiyero and you made pretty good progress in a short amount of time. You two finished decorating the tree, added some lights around the room and scattered some decorative trinkets. You even had time to take a break for some hot chocolate.You took the last sip of your hot chocolate and rose from your bed.
โAlright itโs time for the last decoration.โ
Fiyero groaned from his position on your bed, but you ignored him and grabbed the garland that was sitting on the nearby chair. It was red, green, yellow, and blue to represent the different Hogwarts houses.
โItโs just one more.โ You said.
You wanted to hang this now, so that you two can be officially done with Christmas decorating. However, you also wanted to see his reaction when he saw what was hanging up above from where you wanted to hang the garland.
Fiyero caved after seeing your pleading eyes and he joined you near the balcony doors. You slid the ladder towards him and he stepped up, so he could begin to hang the garland.
Your eyes watch the back of his head as he inched closer and closer to the mistletoe. Any moment heโll see that plant and look back at you with a smirk, before planting a kiss on your lips. He got close and closer until his eyes finally landed on the plant.
But instead of turning around with a look of mischief, he paused before continuing to hang the garland. That was not the response you were expecting nor hoping for. Didnโt he see the mistletoe?
Fiyero quickly finished his job and he jumped off the ladder with a proud smile.
โThe garland is done and now I think I deserve to be awarded.โ He said with a smile.
โWith what?โ I asked curiously.
Fiyero walked slowly towards me. Maybe he did see the mistletoe and he wanted a kiss as an award.
โWith cuddles.โ
And before you could say anything he grabbed your hand and dragged you to your bed. You have always loved being in Fiyeroโs arms, and it was one of your favorite places in the world. But you couldnโt help, but feel disappointed that he didnโt kiss you after seeing the mistletoe.
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โAlright class that is enough for today. Weโll pick up where we left off on Wednesday.โ
We all thanked Dr. Dilamond before exiting out of the room and to the hallway. You and Fiyero walked hand in hand through the Christmas decorated hallways. A smile graced your face as your eyes looked upon the schoolโs festivity. It was nice to know that Shiz loved Christmas just as much as you.
Fiyero and you reached the courtyard and you noticed a hot chocolate station. You figured it would be just what you needed to fight the bitter cold.
You tugged at Fiyeroโs hand and suggested for you two to walk to the hot chocolate stand. Fiyero smiled in agreement and the two of you waited in the short line.
As you waited, your eyes wandered to a couple off to the side. The boy motioned above them where a piece of mistletoe was hung. The girl giggled before she brought the boy into a simple and sweet kiss. You tried to hint to Fiyero about the mistletoe and you were still confused why he did nothing after he saw the mistletoe the other day.
โHey Fiyero look at the couple over there.โ
Fiyero looked over and smiled at the happy kissing couple.
โCute.โ He said before turning back to the line.
โDonโt you see what theyโre standing under?โ You said as you tried to keep his attention on the couple and specifically the mistletoe.
Fiyero squinted his eyes before recognition appeared on his face.
โOh isnโt that the plant thatโs hanging above the balcony doors in your room?โ
โYeah.โ You said with hope.
โThats cool.โ He said. And that was it.
It was your turn to get hot chocolate, so you let Fiyero take care of it, as you stared longingly at the couple who just pulled away from each other. You wish Fiyero understood what you were implying, but he didnโt seem to be getting the hint.
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Finals were coming up, so Fiyero, Boq, Glinda, Elphaba and you decided to form a study group. You all were currently in Galindaโs room and taking a break from your studies.
Galinda was decorating her room with Christmas decorations, Elphaba and Boq were discussing about what had recently happened in Munchkin land, and you were currently curled into Fiyeroโs side on Galindaโs bed.
You giggled as Fiyero tickled your neck with kisses. He pulled away and looked down at you. His eyes were filled with pure love and adoration and he sent butterflies in your stomach.
โHave I ever told you how beautiful you are princess?โ
โOnly every day.โ
โWell in case I didnโt tell you today-โ
Then Galinda came near her bed.
โExcuse me.โ She said and sent me a wink. You gave her a confused look, but then she hung a familiar plant above her bed. Above Fiyero and you. Mistletoe. Galinda walked away like nothing happened and continued decorating her room.
You looked at Fiyero expectantly. You waited for him to kiss you, but instead he said,
โNow where was I?โ
You swallowed your disappointment and tried to put on the best smile you could muster.
โTelling me Iโm beautiful.โ I reminded him.
โOh right.โ
He told you you were beautiful, but you didnโt hear him. You wanted to tell him that he should have kissed you, but you said nothing. You didnโt want to make a big deal out of something so small.
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You figured that you had one more shot at getting Fiyero to kiss you under the mistletoe. Fiyero wanted to spend time with you after he hung out with his friends, so you decided to sneak into his room, since you knew he never locked it (which you always scolded him for).
However, it was times like this where you were glad he didnโt lock his door. It made sneaking in easy. You were glad his roommate was out with Fiyero because you donโt know what excuse you would have come up with to try to explain to him why you were sneaking into their room.
You shut the door behind you and you made your way to his balcony doors. Then you placed the mistletoe above the double doors. Heโll instantly see it when he walks in and heโll recognize that itโs in the same spot that it is in your room.
The door opened and it was only Fiyero. His roommate wasnโt with him.
โWhereโs Charlie?โ You asked.
โHe went with John to the dining hall.โ
You nodded in understanding. Fiyero began to walk up to you, but he paused when he noticed the mistletoe. You inwardly cheered triumphantly.
โDid you put that there?โ He asked
โMaybe.โ
โHmm.โ
He was now standing in front of you and he placed a piece of my hair behind your ear.
โWhy did you put it there?โ He said with a smile.
โI figured your room could use some festive cheer.โ You said as an excuse. You didnโt want to spoil the moment and the way it looked like it was going, it looked like he as going to kiss you. Which is what you wanted.
However, instead he grabbed your hand and lead you to his bed.
โThank you.โ He said, โYou always know how to bring happiness into my life princess.โ
I smiled at his words, but I still wanted him to notice.
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Fiyero was working on an assignment for Dr. Dilamondโs class, while he was waiting for Galinda, Elphaba, Boq, and you to arrive. However, his mind was only focused on you.
He couldnโt help, but think that something was off. You acted like your normal, sweet, brilliant self, but he couldnโt help but think that something was bothering you. It wasnโt easy to notice, but after a few months of dating, Fiyero was able to notice different quirks about you.
Like how your tongue peaks out in the corner of your mouth whenever youโre concentrating hard. Or how your eyebrows furrow when youโre concerned. Fiyero noticed that your smile hasnโt been reaching your eyes lately and this concerned him.
Fiyero wanted to make sure that you were okay, but at the same time he felt like it was his fault. He couldnโt explain why he felt this way, but he just did. Call it intuition.
โFiyero!โ
Fiyero looked up from his already forgotten assignment and he was met with Galinda and Elphaba shortly behind her.
โFiyero! Youโll never guess what happened!โ Galinda said in a giddy and excited voice as she sat in front of Fiyero (Elphaba sat next to her).
โWhat happened?โ Fiyero said. A part of him couldnโt care less what she had to say, but he knew that ignoring her would be rude. He met her through you and although she wouldnโt be his first choice for a friend, she actually was a nice girl to be around.
โJames purposefully dragged me under the mistletoe, so that he could kiss me! Isnโt that so cute! I was soโโ
โMistletoe?โ Fiyero interrupted. Why did that name sound familiar? He thought.
โYeah the plant.โ Elphaba said.
Fiyeroโs mind immediately went to the plant that was hanging in his and Y/nโs room. Is that the plant theyโre taking about?
โWhat does it look like?โ He asked.
โItโs a green plant that kind of dangles down and it has white berries as well.โ Elphaba answered.
โSometimes the berries are redโ Galinda added, but Fiyero wasnโt listening since his brain was on overdrive. It seemed like mistletoe was used for kissing? Y/n hung that up in her room and in my room Fiyero thought. So does that meanโ , but Fiyero wasnโt 100% sure.
โWhat is mistletoe used for?โ Fiyero asked.
โWell two people stand under it and then they kiss. The custom originated from the Emerald City, but it then migrated to the Upper Uplands with the help of Persephone Thomas.โ Galinda said.
Y/n was from the Emerald city, which would explain why she would carry on the custom in her room and not me Fiyero thought.
โAnd when someone hangs one up on purpose?โ Fiyero asked.
โItโs because they want to be kissed!โ
That was all Fiyero needed to hear before he started to grab his belongings and walk out of the library.
โHey where are you going I thought we were going to study?โ Galinda shouted, but Fiyero continued walking.
He had something to take care of first.
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Fiyero didnโt come to your study session today, which was strange. According to Galinda he was the first one there, but then all of a sudden he left abruptly. Which was odd. Where would he be going?
You got a lot done during your study session. Elphaba helped you immensely with your literature essay and Boq had some wonderful insights for your history project. Galinda was also quite helpful with Dr. Dilamondโs assignment.
You had just finished your study session and decided to go to Fiyeroโs room to make sure everything was alright with him. Yes he never really cared for his studies, but itโs not like him to just leave like that. Something must be wrong you thought.
You approached Fiyeroโs room and knocked. Silence. You knocked again just to be sure. Silence. You put your hand on the door handle and slowly twist the knob. The door slightly cracked open. You roll your eyes at the fact that the door was unlocked. He really needs to start locking his door you thought.
You opened the door fully and checked for anyone inside and it looked like Fiyero and his roommate Charlie both werenโt there. You kind of wished Charlie was here because then he could have given you an idea about where Fiyero could be.
You were about to walk out and admit defeat when you noticed a folded piece of paper on Fiyeroโs bed. Curious, you walked over and opened it up and read.
Come to your room princess. I have a surprise for you!
Surprise? What surprise you thought. You wasted no time and walked out of his room with the note in hand. You walked down a couple of hallways before you were in front of your door. With bated breath you opened the door and the sight made you gasp.
It was like you were in a winter wonderland, but with plants. A plant wonderland. All around the ceiling there were green plants hanging like branches and you took a step closer to get a better look at them. And thatโs when you recognized the familiar white berries that made this plant stand out.
It was mistletoe.
There was mistletoe everywhere and it brought a smile to your face. Was this the surprise Fiyero was talking about? Speaking of Fiyero where was he?
Suddenly you felt two hands on your shoulders and you quickly turned around to see your boyfriend with a beaming smile on his face.
โHello princess.โ He said the teasing tone.
You turned your body so that you can completely face him.
โDid you do all this?โ
He simply shrugged his shoulders as if he didnโt know what you were talking about. Your eyes then trailed down to something behind his back.
โWhatโs behind your back?โ But he ignored you.
โGalinda told me something very interesting today.โ Fiyero began.
He was avoiding your questions and he seemed to have something prepared, so you played along.
โDid she?โ
โYes. She brought up how people hang up mistletoe, so that they can kiss someone and usually itโs their significant other. Itโs an emerald city custom, a custom that is not practiced in Winkie country.โ
This piece of information surprised you. This whole time you thought he knew about what hanging mistletoe meant, but now that appears not to be the case. That would explain why he never kissed you all those times you dragged him under the mistletoe or hinted at the notion.
โWhich is why I didnโt understand any of the hints my girlfriend sent my way. Every time she brought me under the mistletoe or showed me the plant, I thought nothing of it. But after Galindaโs words, a few words from other students and some thinking.โ
โOh you actually used that brain of yours.โ You joked.
Fiyero laughed at your joke and nodded.
โYes I used my brain princess and I realized that all this time my girlfriend wanted to be kissed. And as her boyfriend it is my job to make sure that her wish is fulfilledโฆsoโฆโ
Fiyero finally revealed what was behind his back the entire time. It was a branch of mistletoe, but instead of white berries like all of the other plants hanging around the room, the berries were a bright ruby red. He hung the mistletoe above both of you, so that the plant can be used for its purpose.
โWellโฆโ Fiyero prompted.
You waisted no time in wrapping your arms around his neck and bringing his lips down to yours. Fiyero returned the kiss and when his hands wrapped around your waist you realized why you love him so much.
He never ran out of ideas to make you feel loved and you fall in love with him more and more each and every day. And ever since that fateful day, he never failed to meet you under the mistletoe.












