Trees and kisses

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by TopBottom7

by TopBottom7

(Context: Henry and Ellie are out, mid date when they happen to pass by some decorated Christmas trees.)

Timeline: Triple threat.

Ellie's pov:

I walked, clutching his hand tight as my other hand brushed against the walls of buildings or railings on fences. The air was cool and crisp, a scent of poppies filling the air.

Henry: Enjoying yourself?

Ellie: Well of course I am. This date's been real fun.

As we walked, I spotted several flashing lights on some trees. The trees were short and thin, babbles hanging from branches as lights flickered and shook.

Ellie: Wow.

He turned, probably just as memorised as I was. I grabbed his hand tight and began walking forward.

Ellie: C'mon. Let's get a better view of them.

Henry: Hey, slow down. I'm coming.

He followed as we walked closer. Now, the trees seemed even more dazzling. Lights flickered at intervals and sparkling red mesh wrapped around them. Babbles drooped from them, glittering greens and golds and reds and silvers. The leaves gave off a fresh pine scent which, coupled with the smell of poppies, hot my nose in the nest way they could've.

Henry: Hey Ellie.

Ellie: Yeah?

Henry: Merry Christmas.

I was about to turn to face him only for my arm to be lifted up. His other arm made its way around me as his lips pressed into mine. Nearby, a churchbell could be heard. I slowly melted into it, the more minutes passing, the more relaxed the two us became. The taste of his lips on mine sent shivers down my spine.

Eventually, he pulled away, blushing hard in the face and letting go of my hand. I smiled, grabbing his face by the jaw and looked directly into his small, yet sparkling blue eyes. My other arm held onto a nearby tree for support as I leapt into another kiss, this time catching him of guard. He melted into this one just as quickly, moving his lips in many different ways. We both pulled away, still hold each other close. Close enough to snell the cologne he wore. He probably smelled the Rose scented perfume I'd used, know it was something he greatly enjoyed.

Ellie: Merry Christmas Henry. And a happy new year.

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