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The snow begins to fall at a steady pace outside your apartment window as you get changed into appropriate clothes for the occasion; big brown boots, some black tight ish trousers, a matching black shirt tucked in, a brown paisley tie, and a long grey coat to top it all off. You sometimes mirror the styles of people you are around so you tend to break out the tie collection now that you and Egon are officially together, this is going to be your first Christmas together. You hear a knocking on your bedroom door, you throw your bag around your shoulder and pull open the door. "Are you all set then?"
"Yeah, I think so. Are you excited?"
"For what part exactly?"
"All of it! The snow, the lights, all the different things that are on sale, and the food- by gods the food!"
"I'm quite looking forward to that but I'm mostly looking forward to spending time with you."
"Alright Romeo lets go." He lets out a small chuckle as you both step out of your now shared apartment. He only moved in around 2 months ago, you both prefer living together since Egon has more privacy and you don't have to get a taxi to visit him anymore.
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All the buildings are beautifully decorated with glimmering lights making the whole city look as if it was coated in glitter. The matching hot chocolates you both got warm your hands in the otherwise cold environment. The flakes of snow sit themselves on his dark hair only making him more gorgeous, the snow does also cover his glasses making him have to take them off to wipe every so often. You both halt at a large department store with huge trees at the windows either side of the doors.
You grab onto his arm and lightly shake it then point at the trees like an excited child. "Those are huge! Could we get one to try and fit in the apartment?" You quickly snap a photo jaw-dropping spectacle framing the doors.
He looks down slightly nuzzling into the scarf smiling lightly. "Sure if we cut the door at the right size."
"Should we see what they have? I got some pretty cool shirts here."
"We don't need more shirts, we could look at the decorations though."
"I like where your mind is doctor."
The both of you rush in and jump in the lift to go to the top floor, the lift slightly filling and emptying at each floor. Frank Sinatra plays through the hidden speakers in the ceiling and when you step out you get hit with the smell of gingerbread and tinsel. You point Egon to stand infront of a wall of baubles and pull out your camera, he never really liked getting his photo taken but with you its different- he feels comfortable around you.
He turns to admire the ornaments behind him spotting a particularly interesting one "Oh my god it's beautiful."
You look at the bauble hes picked up and its a mini box of cheez-its turned decorative. "Does it match the decorations we already have though?"
"Not particularly. But look at it!"
"Alright it is pretty awesome, we'll look around the store then decide on what to get."
"Fine."
You picked up various decorations for the apartment but one is missing, the bauble. The both of you payed for the bag of festive ornaments, then Egon left to go to the toilet before leaving the shop. Now theres step two of the plan, buying it which was probably the easiest. Step three was to hide it, you can't put it in the bag or he'll see but then you remember how big your coat pockets are. You just need to make sure it doesn't fall out on the way back.
Theres an enticing looking Italian just outside. It seems theres this collective agreement that you should go inside although it isn't spoken. The waiter greets you both and gives you a look when he starts to suspect you two aren't friends but ignores it and seats you next to the wall of wine, giving you a good visual of the collection. You pick a red wine and a pizza each, gossiping about the guys at the station and discussing new theories on ghosts. Until you pull the ornament out of your pocket holding it under the table.
"Hey Egon what your favourite snack? Go!" You lift the decoration from under the table and wiggle your hand around like a teleshopping host.
"You got it!"
"Hell yeah I did!"
"Well great minds think alike apparently because I got you this-!" He takes out a silver bracelet with intricate swirling patterns all over it.
"It's beautiful!"
"Just like you."
"Could you help me put it on?"
His hands brush your wrist as he slips on the bracelet and your faces are about five centimeters apart from eachother. As you look up at him your want to break the distance arises and you move in slightly closer until you hear a familiar voice say Egon's name.
He backs up, readjusts his glasses and runs his hands through his hair. "Peter I thought you were working today."
"Well Egon, unlike you I don't work late. I have better things to do, like go on dates."
"What happened to this one?"
"Funny story she had got a husband apparently, so theres my date gone. What about you, where's either of yours?"
Egon's shoulders tense up and he looks away so you decide to finally say something. "Well you're looking at them."
"I guess they are pretty goddamn small then because I can't see-" His eyes widen. "Oh OHHH! I KNEW IT!! Ray owes me 20 bucks now!!"
"You bet on that?"
"Easy money really. I always had a feeling about you."
"Incredibly classy."
"I do try. Anyways I'm going to go back and get some rest in for tomorrow, see ya!" Peter waves widely at the door then steps out, you both give a little wave back and sigh.
Egon turns back to you. "That could have gone worse I suppose."
"Exatly there's always a worse outcome, especially with these kind of things. We should probably head back now too I suppose."
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On the walk back you eventually end up holding hands while crunching on the piles of snow, making eye contact frequently. Theres something quite intimate about this moment, the act of keeping eachother warm on the way home.
You fumble with the key since you are using your cold hand but eventually fit it in and turn it unlocking the door, pulling it open and placing your purchases off to the side. Suddenly he grabs your hands and presses a kiss on your forehead. "This is everything I could have hoped for." He then kisses your lips and begins to talk in between kisses. "You are so perfect. Thank you. For the gift."
"I love you too. Look at you taking lead. I like it." You start to slide your fingers through his hair, pulling him in closer making him grunt. Then he pulls away and puts his thumb on your lip so you begin to suck and lap on it like its your life source, he lets out a long groan in response. "Fuck thats hot."