Wanted to write a quick little something, 'cause I needed some fluff 💜
Also, protip: never go to Manhattan during the holidays. It's a NIGHTMARE 😂 went there once for New Year's and people are packed like sardines on the sidewalks.
Also adding this to @turtle-babe83's "#tmnt stocking stuffer" tag (nice list) 'cause it's holiday related honhonohonhonhnnn
Man, I've had a shit day today...
Wanna meet up and talk about it?
Sure. My place or yours?
Get to those coordinates and I'll meet you there.
Once Vee received an address on her phone, she quickly researched it and found that it was a building right next to the skating rink at the Rockefeller Center.
Uhhh, you sure?
There's some construction ongoing, so the spot should be free to climb on top with the current setup. Don't worry, I'll guide you!
Alrighty. I'll grab some coffees on the way.
The woman couldn't help a small sigh as she locked her phone's screen, hoping she wouldn't get into any trouble while trying to meet her boyfriend.
Grabbing her coat, she headed out from the comfort and heat of her apartment, next greeted by winter's crisp and cold air.
Keeping her promise to grab coffees, she was now holding a tray with the beverages, maneuvering around the busy crowd, packed with tourists, with her phone in hand - trying to follow up Donnie's instructions on how to get to the top of his designated building.
As she made her way up the railings and scafoldings, she did pause for a moment as snow started to fall, her eyes following fat flakes and landing on the skating rink nearby and now below her.
The scene brought a small smile to her lips. The lights, the people laughing and skating around, the immense christmas tree nearby....
She continued her path upward, finally reaching the building's top. At first she found the spot empty, resolving herself to then rest at a railing, observing the rink once again.
"You're here!" resonated a voice behind her.
As she turned around, she found the terrapin jumping from one high spot nearby, making his way towards her. But on his way he might have unnoticed a thin layer of ice that had formed on the building's top, suddenly slipping - trying to get his balance right - but ultimately falling comically on his shell and backpack.
"Oh shit!" blurted out Vee, although she couldn't help her laughter.
Still on his back, Donnie lifted a thumb up high in the air, letting out a "I'm good" as he then got back up with a grunt.
He patted some snow off his pants as he was making his way to Vee, glaring jokingly at her as she tried to calm her snicker.
"I'm sorry," she started. "That was just perfectly coordinated."
"There can indeed be comedy in one's misery."
He grabbed a coffee, Vee huffing as she solely grabbed her own cup next.
"Oh come on, I didn't mean it like that."
The turtle smiled, wrapping an arm around the woman's form and bringing her closer to his side.
"Just teasing you, love. No harm done." He nuzzled the top of her head as a proper greeting and left a gentle peck afterward. "Thanks for the coffee by the way."
Vee hummed as she was taking a sip, leaning slightly towards the other. Her eyes kept coming back to the rink, feeling peaceful by watching some solemn beauty.
"Why did you want us to meet here?" she did ask next.
"Mostly for the sight-seeing," answered Donnie. "It's so beautiful at this time of the year."
"Says you who doesn't have to go through the crowds below during the holiday season," smirked Vee. "This whole area and Broadway is a nightmare on the sidewalks."
"I'm sorry, baby. Next time I'll come pick you up with the van."
"How chivalrous!" mocked Vee.
"Only for my lady!" grinned the mutant.
They paused for more sips, the woman getting some renewed solace in this silence. The weight of today's hardships did come back to her, her sigh heavy as she then proceeded to talk about her day to the terrapin.
From the usual unnerving bits at work, the incompetence of a handful of coworkers, and the general fatigue accumulating at this time of year, Vee was starting to feel at the end of her rope. She knew she had to keep moving forward, but on several occasions she only wanted to drop down and sleep for many, many hours.
Donnie was a patient listener, only interjecting whenever it felt right. He knew the woman was not necessarily looking for solutions, but rather to just empty her bag and vent it all out. He did some small jokes here and there in his comments, trying to light the mood up - successfully bringing a soft smile to Vee's features.
"Thanks for being here. For listening to me," added Vee, her hand finding Donnie's free one - both of them having discarded their cups some moments ago. Their fingers locked, at best they could anyway.
Donnie brought the top of her hand to his lips, leaving a gentle kiss. "Always. There's nowhere else I'd rather be."
Bringing her arm down, he then stood behind her, keeping his hold around her as he wanted to keep her warm as well.
Vee sighed dreamily, her eyes following some couples on the ice below.
"... I wish we could skate down there," she commented. "I used to skate on ice a lot when I was a kid. It's always been so nice."
Donnie's features brightened up, his toughts reminding him of a detail.
"Well, what do you know! We do have our own private rink."
Vee looked up to him, confused. The turtle simply tightened his hold around her, lifting her a little as he turned around and brought her attention to his earlier accident.
"We have ice!" he declared happily.
Vee laughed: "I swear, if you make me fall, no more kisses for a month."
He moved away from her, towards the ice. He extended a hand to her as an invitation.
"Don't worry," he smiled. "At least now I know what's awaiting us."
She faked annoyance, but it was quickly discarded as she grabbed his hand and followed him.
The ice patch wasn't that big, but it was decent enough to slide in some steps and get some laughters out of them. The feel was definitely different with boots rather than ice skates, but that was still enough for Vee's heart to swell with joy.
As the ambient music from the rink below sounded a calm holiday tune, the couple gently bumped into one another, Donnie quick to stabilize the woman against him.
Snow was still falling, peppering them with white flakes whenever they'd keep still.
"Stand on my feet," proposed the mutant.
"I won't hurt you?" asked Vee.
"Do you seriously think you're too heavy for me?"
"I was just being polite!"
"Oh right, you're Canadian, you can't help it," slightly laughed Donnie.
Vee lightly slapped his arm, which brought more chuckles from the other. She did step on his feet, as asked, and promptly brought her arms around his neck as she felt him slide slowly on the ice, his arms still around her.
This moment felt out of time, the rooftop filled with some laughters here and there. Locking eyes did bring a renewed comfortable silence between them both, their sliding now more akin to a slow dance. One of Vee's hands did slide from his neck to his cheek, her thumb tenderly going over his scales, her gaze soft as she kept admiring his features.
"Je t'aime....," she quietly said.
The terrapin slightly leaned into her touch, the same feeling passing through him.
"I love you too, baby."
He moved some snow out of her hair, churring lightly as he noticed her frame getting colder.
"I'll get you home," he added. "S'time to warm up."
Hi @imagineeringcrow it’s your KSSS22 @dcmkkaishinevents gift! Merry (early) Christmas! I separate it to two parts because it gets very long. Hope you like them!
Let’s see, the prompts you gave me were:
prompt 1: Kaito gets roped into babysitting the detective boys once again. Shinichi is amused and absolutely unhelpful. (As a sfw prompt)
prompt 2: Shinichi and/or Kaito try and fail not to feel lonely on Christmas Eve. The other winds up making it better.
prompt 3: Aoko/Ran sends Kaito/Shinichi shopping for a New Year's celebration. Upon meeting, it turns out neither of them has a clue as to how to throw a party without the whole thing ending in tears, and probably some damaged property.
tropes enjoyed: 5 + 1 things, Sentinel & Guide, slow burn, secret/mistaken identity, identity shenanigans in general
The story mostly centers on prompt 2: loneliness on Christmas, with a little cameo from the detective boys, plus Aoko and Ran. I try to touch all the prompts, as much as I can through art. It’s 5+1, with hints towards your S&G universe, which largely based on music (I love Al Rigore Di Tempo!) Enjoy! Have a joyful, happy, relaxing end of the year to everyone!!
