Celine nods slowly and scoots closer. "Of course. Maman knew I would pout if you weren't here." Rene pushes a strand of hair behind her ear and she shivers. He wraps an arm around her. "Then I'm making it my job to keep you warm." "Is that your job for tonight?" Celine's eyes sparkle as she looks up at him and he has to catch his breath and remind himself that it's too cold to have her right here and now. "One of them. The other is making sure that you stay this happy the whole time." Rene whispers. "Or happier." "That sounds suspiciously like getting me alone, Rene. What would people say about that." It's a tease, and he knows it, but he can't resist. Rene brushes his nose along hers. "No one else gets to know. It's all between us. Our time, no one else invited." Celine licks across her bottom lip, nearly licking his mouth, then smashes a snowball intohis chest and takes off running. He shakes his head slightly. Of course she's a wild one. He gets up and picks up the chase until they're exhausted and cold. Therese calls everyone inside for dinner and he notices a huge table set up. He sits across from Celine with Ann-Renee (who brought her new husband along) and his kids. Celine talks with Eddy and Mia, giggling every now and again. Rene catches her eyes twice and he tries to tell her how much he's missed her, how muchhe wants her, how happy he is all with a look. He's not sure it works, but between the candle light and the Christmas lights, it feels like magic.
