Winter Break

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Amidst the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, with lights twinkling joyously in every window, with the smiles of children beaming as they pointed at the objects of their desires, with friends and family alike huddled close, breaths seeping out as a white mist-, cheeks and noses reddened from the nips of biting wind, you and Mikasa sat in a comfortable quiet with only the soft murmur of conversation, gentle piano music, and the clinking of glasses in the back of the café as the baristas rushed to finishing the much requested coffee and hot chocolate. Ebony hair framing her flushed face, Mikasa quickly checked off the next couple of names scribbled on the crumpled paper. With a sip of her coffee, she looked up at you, eyes sparkling.

"That finished up Erin, Jean, and Armin," her soft, lilting voice chimed with glee. "After that, I still need a couple of things for mom. You'll have your family. Other than that, we'll be done with Christmas shopping."

"Excellent!" you replied, tapping the glass of the ceramic cup. "I'm pretty sure I only have one or two things left to get, but I know exactly where I'm getting them, so I'm not too worried."

"Then, this was a much deserved break," she cupped her glass snuggly in her chapped hands, allowing the heat from her chocolaty beverage to soothe her stinging fingers. "We've been on our feet since 8:30."

"Um, excuse me," you raised an eyebrow. "Make that 8 AM on the nose. You started blowing up my phone at exactly 7!"

She pursed her lips.

"I was excited."

"Yeahhhh," you took another sip. "But, you could have let me sleep a little bit! I need all the time I can get."

After a huff and a sip of her drink, she turned her nose to the air and retorted,

"Go to bed earlier then."

"Well, you got me there," you snickered and carefully twirled the cup in your hand.

Silence fell between you two again, the soft, jazz music filling the space. Your eyes shifted over to the window, now slightly fogged from the heat of the café meeting the frigid air. A sigh escaped your lips, broadening the white, transparent circle across the glass.

"Something the matter?" Mikasa asked, almost in a whisper. Her brows were slightly furrowed and head tilted.

You smiled and shook your head.

"Nah, just watching people watching," you then rested your chin in the crook of your hand.
"This time of year is just so picturesque, don't you think?"

Her expression softened as she turned to observe the clouded scene. Through the fog, every passerby resembled nothing more than a blurry shadow, and the glow of each light spread across pane like a drop of water. ripping in a vast lake. Suddenly, her eyes widened, and her face lit up.

"Look! It's starting to snow!" she exclaimed after wiping away the condensation. "Look!"

You rubbed your eyes and examined carefully. Sure enough, delicate, white flakes floated and peppered the dark, hazy sky. Several people interrupted their activities and stopped in their tracks to gaze up into the heavens. Mikasa's face beamed with a radiance as innocent's as a child's, and your felt a warmth settle in your chest the longer you examined her. For one who normally possessed such a serious demeanor, seeing her come so alive, so sweet and vulnerable this time of year truly melted your heart.

"This looks like something out of one of your mom's books," you said with a soft chuckle.

She simply gave a wistful sigh, clearly too enraptured with the moment to even properly respond.

Not that you minded. You simply settled back into your seat, drinking the last of your hot chocolate, and watched as the glittering snow danced among the lights.

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