I stood there, completely shocked.

On all days, today?

Christmas Day, on a stunning and cold balcony at midnight. The snow just lightly fallen over both of us. I could see my breath as he bent down on one knee to show me the ring.

It was ornate yet simple, just my style.

I couldn't help but hesitate, it was a big thing. Marriage is a gateway to new and exciting things that, maybe I wasn't ready for yet.

I stared at him, the glimmer in his left eye showed his honesty. He really truly loved me with everything he had. He even had the guts to flipping propose to me, despite the fact that I could say no.

I have no words...

Well, maybe just one.

"Yes.."

I replied, nodding to the rhythm of the inside of the house's Christmas music. A cold waft of air drifted between us. He remained silent for a moment.

Zane suddenly stood, slipping the ring on my finger and reaching under my arms to pick me up.

"Not on a balcony!!!"

I stammered, he put me down.

"I'm really sorry, I'm just so happy.."

Zane's grin was so big, I didn't even know he could smile so much. He pecked my forehead, wrapping his arms around my waist. He softly hummed to himself. A blush plagued both our faces.

I laughed, lightly pushing aside his hair so his face could be seen only by me.

"Zane.. I love you. But this makes my gift look pretty bad."
"No, I love it. Not as much as I love you though.."
"Hah! They just had a wedding. Wait till we tell them."
"We can wait for that.. it doesn't matter as long as I'm with you."

He pressed his forehead against mine, small giggles filled the air as we both exchanged our happiness. Woven together like a beautiful sweater..

Hah.. I'm pretty happy.

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We entered the room with gleeful faces, but we didn't tell anyone anything.

Most had either gone home or off to bed, and we were really no exception as we both made it through the cold back to our house.

"Hey! Remember that time when we slept over at your house in Love Love Paradise?"
"Yea? Aph, that wasn't that long ago!"
"I know. But anyways, I'll see you both tomorrow!!"
"Bye! Thanks for having us!"

I waved to her, racing across the street into our home. Zane followed behind, and

Gene.

I beamed at both of them, letting Zane in, but Gene just stood outside.

"Hey, its freezing. How far is your house?"
"Pretty far. I didn't bring a bike or anything. In fact, Dante drove me, but he drove off with Nicole and left me behind."
"That's not very brotherly. Come on in. We've got a spare room."
"Y/n.."
"No one deserves to be alone on Christmas."

I replied, gesturing inside the house, to which Gene gladly stepped inside.

It was around 1:00 Am, so I put on the fire place channel on our tv and made hot cocoa, leaving Zane and Gene to settle their differences. They were quiet for a moment, until I remembered I didn't unwrap any presents that I received from people.

"Wait, I put them all away.. that's dumb of me. But I guess before I could open any, Zane dragged me away. I guess it's not my fault."

I sighed, opening my bag and finding all the gifts I had been given.

"Let's see.."

From Aph and Aaron I got a (restaurant) gift card

From Katelyn and Kawaii Chan I got new ice skates

From Gene I got a (scent) candle

From Garroth and Laurance I got a cool ass coffee mixer

From Lucinda and Cadenza I received a (color) witch hat replica and a matching dress

Dante and Travis got me (store) gift cards

And Vylad got me his favorite CD by Blink 182

"They're all so wonderful.."

I whispered, deciding to burn the candle since it was fairly festive.

I let it sit next to me as I wrote my thank you letters, adding small comics to the letter as I went along.

Gene and Zane ended up, getting along.

They talked for a few hours about new games they received, before passing out on the couch next to each other. I smiled to myself, placing a blanket over both of them and leaving to my room in peace.

I put out the candle, organized the presents I had gotten and leaned back on my bed.

"Merry Christmas guys.."

I said aloud, before drifting off to sleep.

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The next morning, Gene left eagerly to visit his family. Zane decided to drive him, so I decided to decorate the house a bit more.

Last day of the year before it's officially unacceptable to have holiday stuff around the house. Gotta make the most of it.

I strung lights up on the borders of doors, wreathed the windows with garlands and placed snow flake stickers all over the walls.

Conventional sticking

I flipped on an episode of (tv show)((The Grand Tour COUGH)) and sat on the couch waiting for my

Fiancé?

To come home.

I looked at the ring in complete gratitude. It was incredibly made, looked awful expensive. What I got for him just didn't seem to cut it for me.

"I don't know what to do.."

I sprang up off my chair, coming to a realization.

"I'll just (sing/play) him a song! It won't go that bad, and he'll love it anyways.. yea!"

I set myself to work on a song, something he would really like. Something I would like too.

I decided on David Bowie's Space Oddity

((*Author insert; if you don't know the song I'll link it above. I'm doing this to honor someone fantastic who passed away so if you don't like it then eat a dick I don't care respect who 2016 killed))

It was a really good song, and I semi knew how to do it.

As soon as Zane stepped through the door, I started (singing/playing)

This is ground control to Major Tom
You've really made the grade
And the papers want to know who's shirts you wear
Now it's time to leave the capsule if you dare

This is Major Tom to ground control
I'm stepping through the door
And I'm floating in the most peculiar way
And the stars look very different today

When I finished the song, he chuckled, pulling me into a hug and humming the tune to himself.

"Tell my wife I love her very much.."

He quoted, my cheeks heated up.

"She knows."

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Admin Time!!

Ahhh.. my favorite song rn

Rip David Bowie. I'm singing this for my parents today. Wish me luck.

Literally all I can do is sing and write smh

Anyways, Merry Christmas you guys!!

Thank you for making my year worth living

Thanks for Reading :)