Merry Christmas [surprise!]
Today was a special day, for more reasons than one. The end of the wintry vacation was fast approaching, and the time would soon come when they all had to return home. So Ven wanted to make the most of every moment.
Ever since the ball, Ven had been sort of dating Vanitas. While they hung out occasionally, and surely smiled a lot, it didn’t feel as magical as it had that night. He was determined to change that. He wanted Vanitas to know how much he really cared for him. He’d done a bit of eavesdropping, trying to figure out exactly what Vanitas would like for Christmas. Everything was so perfectly planned.
Dressed up in a warm sweater and jeans, he was almost too warm due to his nerves. He adjusted the fake puppy ears once more before checking to make sure the matching tail wasn't sticking out at an odd angle. A carefully wrapped box full of homemade cookies (with some help from mom) tucked at his side.
Ven hoped it wasn’t too much, dressing up and all. He wanted to be as playful and romantic as possible, but quite frankly, he had no idea how to do that. Fred kweh'd reassuringly from his shoulder. The little chocobo, a gift from Vanitas, had been such a trustworthy companion as of late.
The lounge was rather empty, perhaps everyone else was still asleep. The fire blazed in the fireplace, filling the room with its smoky aroma. Warm morning light filled the room, casting long shadows. What he hadn’t noticed was the mistletoe hanging from the ceiling above them.
Nervously, he approached Vanitas in the lounge, where they’d agreed to meet this time. The other was his normal, practically flawless self. His dark hair reflecting the light of the fire, his golden eyes so bright and full of kindness.
Blushing softly, he held out the present with a sweet smile. “Merry Christmas.”