Fools Holiday

I was wrapped in a blanket watching some random TV show. Once the commercials came on I groaned. I was not one for the Christmas season, it was never my favorite thing throughout my life and Rian understood this, my opinion not changing his by any means. I looked over at my boyfriend who was decorating the tree as he hummed Christmas songs under hid breath. I lowered my head, turning my attention to my phone.

"Babe, what's wrong," Rian asked, sitting next to me.

"Nothing," I muttered.

"Now that sounds like a bold faced lie."

"You know I just hate Christmas. What more am I supposed to say? We're going into the time where I'm the most depressed and everyone makes me feel even worse for being depressed because I should be happy. Sorry that it isn't a good enough reason."

"I didn't mean to make you feel bad. Give me just one night to make you love the Christmas season."

"We're snowed in Ri, what are you supposed to do?"

"Enough."

I sighed and got off of the couch, shedding the blanket. I walked towards the door and grabbed my combat boots. Sitting in the nearby chair I slipped them onto my feet and stood again, greeted by Rian with my jacket. He flashed his perfect white teeth as he helped me into the coat. I walked out, him close on my tail.

"Liz, do you trust me," he asked, holding out his hand.

"I do but you're not fucking Aladdin," I muttered, grabbing his hand.

He lead me out of the apartment complex and out into the winter wonderland outside. Everything was as if it were out of a fairy tale. The streetlights shown against the dark velvet sky where the specks of snow laid pressed inside as if they were bits of glitter. The streetlights acted the same as fairy lights, bringing a soft amount of light to the beautiful scene in front of us. He pulled me towards town, not taking the car which was the smart idea seeing as the roads were covered with a thick layer of snow.

"Where are you taking me Ri," I questioned.

"Liz, I promise you're going to love it. Are you warm enough," he asked.

I looked down at what I was wearing and even though it wasn't much I was warm. Maybe it was the fact that I was intrigued that I was more curious than I was cold. I felt Rian's arm on my shoulders, pulling me closer to him, warming me even more. The ground changed from the solid concrete underneath the thick layer of snow to something much less solid. Dirt? Grass maybe? I wasn't sure of the exacts but I did know for certain I could see what looked like the most beautiful thing in the distance.

Ahead of us laid a gazebo that was completely wrapped in fairy lights. The small trees in front of it were trees that were decorated as if they were mini Christmas trees. We took a step inside the gazebo, the benches were out of the way, pressed against the walls. I looked towards Rian who held out a hand which I quickly took. Out of nowhere he started dancing with me, swaying and swinging me to the nonexistent music.

"What are you doing," I laughed.

"Dancing," he replied, smiling widely.

"There's no music."

"There's no need for music. You dance to a beat, not a song."

"There's no beat."

"Yes there is. Do you feel the one in your chest? That's the beat we're dancing too."

I soon let him lead me, following the beat that I felt from my heart. In my mind many things were similar but there were a few key different points. We were still in the snowy park but now we were outside the reception for a wedding. My dark dress contrasted the white layer that covered the earth. He looked so amazing standing in front of me, standing in a suit, spinning me without a care in the world. Our song was playing, just loud enough for both of us to hear. It was just us, no one to come and ruin this moment.

Once in my imagination the song ended I was brought back to reality. I was looking up at Rian, both of our breaths visible in the cold winter air. My eyes flickered up to the ceiling seeing the piece of mistletoe that was hanging from the center of the gazebo. I couldn't help but let out a small giggle as I pointed it out to him.

"You know what that means, I have to kiss you," he whispered, his lips almost on mine.

I smiled as he pressed his lips to mine. I could get used to this feeling. He pulled away all too quickly. I was now taking him in for the first time. In this light I could see the flecks of snow that had settled in his short hair. I could see the faint sparkle that was deep inside his eye. I could see that whenever we made eye contact he smiled bigger, the spark in his eyes glowing brighter when I returned the smile.

I pressed myself into him, letting him sway me into another dance to the same beat. I felt completely safe in his arms. Suddenly nothing felt bad, I felt like with him I could get through this season when normally I felt like it took all of energy to get through it but now, I was getting through this. I moved my head from his shoulder and smiled at him. Once the song in our minds stopped once again he sat me down on the bench and grabbed my hands, keeping them warm.

"Are things different now," he asked.

"Yeah, I love you Ri," I whispered.

"I love you too Liz."

He kissed me softly once again, holding my head softly. Once he pulled away I curled into his side watching the snow softly fall onto the ground.

"I think I can get used to this," I whispered.

"Anything for you. I told you I'd try to make you like the holidays," he whispered, pressing his lips to my forehead.

Notes

So, I had a time to write and I drew a blank on all of my other stories so I wrote a one shot and tried to make it Christmassy even though I'm not big on this holiday. I probably won't update again until after Christmas (I have shopping and wrapping and stuff to do before Friday). Let me know if you liked it with a rate and a comment :)

- Jess