North Carolina hardly ever saw snow. Which was fine. But even I couldn't resist when the blanket of white fluff freshly covered the ground.
"Do you mind?" Sebastian sounded nervous through the phone, like he didn't know if the drop in temperature and addition of icy roads would cause our date to be canceled or not.
"I don't if you don't." I smiled.
"Okay then, I'll pick you up in an hour."
"Sounds good Seb. I'll see you then." For all the nerves flipping around in my stomach the response was surprisingly calm and felt natural.
I took my time getting ready, listening to my Christmas playlist and singing along here and there. And by the time the hour was almost up, I had slipped on my warmest coat and some doc martens considering I didn't really have snow shoes. I slipped my phone in my pocket as I heard the doorbell ring and my dog started barking and she ran up to the door to see who it was.
I opened the door to see Sebastian trying to casually lean against the frame, while I held Lily back by her collar. I laughed as he immediately went to my golden retriever instead of me. He gave her a little love before coming inside and wrapping me in a hug, "oh, well hello to you too."
"Hi," he murmured into my ear, causing my heart to race. He pulled back, going and letting my dog into the backyard as I grabbed my keys and such. "Are you ready?"
"Yeah, just let me lock up."
As we piled into his car I was curious, "what's on the agenda for today?"
"I figured we could go to the town square and walk around the Christmas Market."
"Aww that sounds amazing." I could see the pink tinting his cheeks a little, and I just smiled, getting used to the fact that it was me making him all nervous, "That's why I was a little nervous earlier though, I didn't know if you would want to be outside when it's way below freezing."
"I'm down for anything with you."
We found parking pretty quickly, surprisingly, and in no time, we were walking around looking at snow covered Christmas trees, drinking hot chocolate, and looking at the different shops for ornaments and trinkets and such. It was fun seeing this side of Sebastian, a softer side, it seemed.
The sun was starting to set, and the town Christmas lights were starting up. I was waiting for the town hall lighting of the tree. I took a sip of my cocoa, and as the tree lit up the night in a soft yellow, I felt a hand slip into mine. It made my heart leap a bit. And the smile that had been there all night, suddenly got a little bigger. I had liked Sebastian for a while, and it still took a little getting used to when I first realized he had feelings for me too.
I knew Svech and Dougie were up to something. The entire Christmas party they were watching me like a hawk. They kept their distance but they were always close by watching, and I was going to get to the bottom of it.
I tipped my champagne back and forged on into the kitchen to pour myself another. My only line of defense was my ugly sweater that read "oh snap" with the damn gingerbread man on it.
"(Y/N/N)!" Svech started, throwing an arm around me easily, "where's Sea Bass, I thought you two were a package deal?"
Come to think of it I hadn't seen Seb in a hot minute. Last I saw he was getting me punch, but that was 20 minutes ago. I think Andrei could tell I was thinking too hard as he squeezed my shoulder gently, "I actually haven't seen him, let me know if you find him?"
"Will do!" The baby Russian chuckled as I dove further into the room, literally running into Warren, "have you seen-"
"Seb?" I nodded, "him and Turbo are out on the balcony." He smiled as I patted him on the shoulder gratefully, "thanks Warren."
"Sure thing (Y/N/N)."
I started towards the balcony, the music fading with every step, and as I opened the door, it felt like I had interrupted something important.
Both boys abruptly turned their heads to me,"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt." I tried to push back into the party but Seb called me to wait. Teuvo headed my way with a slight nod, and left us alone on the balcony.
"Is everything okay?" I asked, coming to rest my arms against the railing.
"I Uh, don't know."
"You just kinda disappeared." I said. His brows furrowed and I could tell he was lost in thought. I reached up and smoothed the creases between his eyes with my thumb. His eyes trailing my fingers all the way. I was about to pull my hand back and he gently grabbed my hand, kissing the back of it which caused my cheeks to flush a bit.
"What was that for?"
"For being my best friend." He said, lightly resting his hand on my back to guide me, "c'mon let's go back inside." As we walked in though, the door chimed, and when I looked up I saw mistletoe, which wasn't there when I walked outside all of ten minutes ago.
I turned to Seb, who was glaring at Svech and Dougie. But I didn't care really. I leaned over and found his lips, soft and shocked at first I think. I pulled back, thinking no reaction was a reaction in and of itself, but then his lips were on my again and I couldn't resist. I was thankful for those little shits even.
My opened my eyes slowly as we pulled away and a smile made its way to my lips as he said, "go on a date with me."
"Seb we've gone out together so many times." I laughed.
"No like a real date." His smile lit up as I replied, "okay." And he kissed me again.
Now as I was tucked under his arm I could see and feel the snow flakes falling around us. "I've always wanted a white Christmas." I said.
"I've always wanted you." He kissed my forehead and I leaned into the feeling of it.
"Merry Christmas Sebastian."
"Merry Christmas (Y/N)."
