an impish smile's plastering upon his features, whilst his fingers are attentively dwindling upon @per6e 's digits⸺callow response to sincere revelation, almost unconsciously given merely because he tries to surpass his jollity due to being wanted &. kept around for once by her .. even within the slightest time she could even spare for both of them; a persistent invitation, a promise of unrepeatable mistake to fall into an argument⸺a deliberate elaboration, with his hand is hooking into hers &. 'twined scarf keeping them warm . . . the snow thaw 'neath their feet as they walk leisurely, whilst people pass aside without noticing; safe, as he guaranteed it would be, because he fathoms she hasn't felt safe in a while ..
❝ hmm, maybe you shouldn't just keep me for the holidays then, ❞ an impossible thought, as the next day their rendezvous will dissipate into another forgotten possibility because time does not allow them to indulge, but a day could permit it. such effervescent moment could only be savoured when it is known it doesn't last forever. thus they walk, saunter, lazily pacing .. within the frigid hours neither should be outside, but the dimmed lights have created tender illumination &. unspoken warmth made them intertwining their hands for reassurance; it is real, for now, ❝ there should be another season that allow me to be with you. ❞
PERSEPHONE LARKE SAYS, ❛ the holidays aren't so bad with you around. ❜ FROM WINTER &. CHRISTMAS PROMPTS, accepting