𝒮𝓉𝒶𝓇𝓈 𝒾𝓃 𝒽ℯ𝓇 𝒽ℯ𝒶𝒹 ⚤︎✯

𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒎𝒖𝒕

"Why does it have to be MY house?" I whine at the sight of everyone - Erza, Natsu, Gray, Lisanna, Juvia, Wendy, Gajeel, Levy, and all three exceeds - sitting around my living room.

"Cause' it's comfy!" Natsu grins, slinging an arm around Lisanna.

"Yea! It's Christmas, Lucy!" Gray says, smiling widely and surprisingly fully clothed, his blue and white sweater still on his torso. Behind him, Juvia stares openly at his butt. Erza slides into my side, wrapping an arm around me and a twinkle in her eye. From nowhere, she draws out a large bottle of sake and two glasses, shoving one in my hand. Her lips curl back excitedly as she pours the fiery liquid.

"Come on baby, this is youth! Let's start fresh today!" she titters. "We're going to have fun!" I look at her blandly for a moment, but her mood is infectious. I grip the glass hesitantly, eyeing it. With a shrug, I knock it back, letting the burn of it slide down my throat.

"I don't really know where you found that, but cheers," I gasp out halfway through.

"Ain't nothin wrong with that!" Natsu and Gray cheer, arms slung over each other's shoulders and glasses full of sake in their free hands. "Let's have fun!"

"Merry Christmas!" Erza calls. Everyone in the room calls it back, knocking their glasses back right after. It didn't take long for everything to go a little fuzzy, between the warmth of the heater and the buzz of the drink.

Laxus POV

It was dark by the time we got back, and I was irritated. We should have been back much earlier, but thanks to a freak snowstorm, the train got delayed. The snow crunched under my shoes and my coat trailed behind me as I made my way to Blondie's apartment. All around me were the sounds and smells of Christmas Eve. I passed a small group of kids running around throwing snowballs at each other. I ducked as one sailed past my head and offered a smile and head nod as I kept walking. Not even kids almost hitting me with snowballs could mess with the spirit permeating the entire town.

I couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness at missing the day's festivities - I missed last year's thanks to my exile, and although I may never admit it, I wish I could have been there. Damn holidays, making me feel sappy.

When I drew near Lucy's place, I smirked at the cacophony of scents coming from within. Looks like Blondie got invaded again. I heard laughter coming from within and the smile grew. I briefly considered climbing through the window just for fun, but it sounds like all three other slayers are in there, so it's not like I could surprise anyone. I quickened my steps until I stood outside the door, the scent of alcohol coming from within tickling my nostrils. I knocked a few times and heard Lucy start to giggle uncontrollably. A few moments passed before a terrified looking Gajeel and Gray opened the door. I cocked my head.

"Uh, what's up?" I ask slowly, eyebrow raised.

"They're drunk," Gray whispered, looking over his shoulder. I peered over him to see all of the women flopping around. Juvia jumped on Gray's back and he flailed a bit, falling backwards. Levy did the same to Gajeel, although the iron slayer didn't move at all. He stood to the side and I walked in, closing the door behind me. Levy hopped off Gajeel and wobbled before squinting at him and looking at him intensely. The iron slayer stiffened and looked uncomfortable. Little blue leaned closer in concentration and pointed at his face.

"Gajeel..." she whispered in horror. "Where are your eyebrows?!" she squeals, bursting out laughing. Gajeel scowled. I chuckled at the display, but cut off when warmth engulfed my left arm. I looked down to see a drunken Blondie latched onto my arm, her large breasts smooshed against my forearm. My eyes widened and I swallowed thickly.