"Oh Harold!" I sang, popping my head in his room. He smiled sweetly at me, "Yes Y/N?" I entered his room, "Christmas is coming up and you know about our traditional Christmas present showdown?" Harry nodded, a soft smirk playing on his lips. "I hope you know I'm going to beat you." I crossed my arms, jutting my hip to the side.  Harry rolled his eyes, "In your dreams darling." I giggled, making sure I had the perfect present for Harry.

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That exact scenario had been playing for the past few years. Always swearing we had the better gift. This year seemed different, I could feel it. It was also because Harry and I had been dating for nearly a year. I came up behind him and put my chin on his shoulder while he scrolled on his phone. "You know I'm going to beat you again at presents right?" I quizzed, earning a smile from him. "Hmmm... I think I might have a real winner this year." I kissed his cheek, "Aw, how cute, you think you have a chance at beating the master of Christmas gifts." You have no idea. He thought to himself.

The next day, my best friend called me and asked if I wanted to go get my nails done. I said yes, I hadn't seen her in awhile and I wanted a new set anyway. We met at the nail shop and walked in together. We gossiped and talked about our boyfriends. I chose a short nail style with dark red as the color. The stylist was working on my left hand and Harry called me. "Hey baby! Would you like to go out to dinner tonight? Or at least go on a date?" I blushed, shocked that he still gave me this sweet, butterfly feeling. "I'd love to. What time should I be ready?" "7." He said firmly. "Alright, I'll see you tonight, I love you." He was smiling, "I love you too."

7 rolled around and I was in a dress that matched my nails with my hair softly curled. Harry knocked on the door, letting me get it then he proceeded to hand me a rose. "Alright, what are you planning?" Harry smiled, "Can't we have a date night?" I grinned, "No we can, but you've never given me a rose before." Harry held his hand out, then led me to his car. We rode to a restaurant, a simple one right next to the water. Lights strung out over the patio, giving it a warm glow in the brisk night. Harry's fingers interlaced with mine, he follows the waiter to the table, pulling my chair out for me. Dinner was really good, pasta for the both of us and a glass of wine.

Harry paid, grabbed my hand again and we left the restaurant, walking around town, looking at all of the beautiful lights that illuminated the streets, adding a sort of whimsy in the air. "Can we get ice cream?" I asked with a child-like hope in my voice. Harry looked at me, "Yes."

We made the small walk to the ice cream shop, the smell of fresh waffle cones greeting us as we entered. I got a single scoop of chocolate and so did Harry. We sat at a table in the corner, watching people walk past. I felt Harry staring so I turned my head and met his eyes. "What's going on baby?" Harry smiled, "Your eyes are sparkling and you look absolutely ravishing." I blushed, looking to my ice cream for a cool down.

We continued to walk around the city, eventually ending up near the water again. I was looking out at the waves, small boats floating along. "Isn't it beautiful? Waves just have a lovely affect on me." "Yeah, they're quite lovely darling." I looked over at Harry, except he wasn't at my level, he was down on one knee. I gasped, my hands flying to cover my opened mouth. "Y/N, we have been bestfriends since forever and lovers for nearly a year. I cannot picture my life with any other woman. You complete me, you make me feel like a child on Christmas morning, you make me laugh, you help me up when I've fallen, you wipe my tears when I'm sad. I don't want to do life with anyone else... but you. Will you marry me?" I nodded, wiping a tear. "Yes?" He asked, a small smile forming. "Yes you loser." I confirmed, his smile widened.  He slowly slid the ring on my left hand then snaked his arms around my waist, pulling me in for a sweet kiss. Neither one of us could stop smiling, "Told you I had the winning gift this year." I laughed, "Shut up and kiss me again."

A/N: okay this chapter literally is my favorite, i might make a couple more christmas ones, maybe one for each guy... we shall see ;) my friend, faith, suggested this idea to me and i loved it. also i'm #4 in harryholland 🤧 y'all are awesome. like, comment and vote and wash ya damn hands and wear ya damn mask. love you xo