True Love

Christmas Day

The boys quickly relaxed into the calming swing of Gellert's house, sleeping in late and staying cosy together without the pressures of other people.

Despite having only seen their friends a few days prior they had already had several letters, mostly from Cassie and the twins, updating the couple on their Christmas adventures.

The evening of Christmas Eve, the couple were snuggled up under the duvet in Gellert's narrow bed, forced to press close together in order to stay on the bed.

"So how has Christmas been for you here so far? I hope you've enjoyed it." Gellert said, arms wrapped firmly around Albus' middle.

Albus smiled slightly and snuggled closer, "It's been fantastic."

Gellert smiled back and pressed a kiss to his boyfriend's neck, "Merry Christmas Albus."

"Merry Christmas Gellert." Albus replied, twisting in Gellert's arms so he could kiss his boyfriend properly.

They kissed for a few seconds before Gellert pulled away, leaning their foreheads together gently. Slowly they fell asleep, still wrapped tightly in each other's arms.

Early next morning Albus woke, basking in the warmth of Gellert's arms despite the cold air hitting his face from the rest of the room.

"Gellert?" He whispered, poking his boyfriend gently in the ribs.

Gellert hummed back sleepily but didn't open his eyes, pulling Albus closer despite his boyfriend's protests.

"Gelleeeeert! It's Christmas day." Albus whined.

Gellert grumbled but opened his eyes sleepily.

"But what time even is it?"

"Uhhhh, like eight?"

Gellert opened his eyes and raised an eyebrow at his boyfriend.

"Fine, 7." Albus acquiesced after a quick glance at the time.

Gellert groaned and shut his eyes pulling Albus back into his arms to shut the Gryffindor up.

Albus shook his head as best he could and wriggled free.

"Gelleeeeert." He whined with a heavy pout.

Gellert sighed heavily and opened his eyes, sitting up and stretching.

"Fine, come on we can do our presents then sleep for a few more hours."

Albus beamed widely and scrambled out of the bed, padding over to the small tree in the corner of Gellert's room and fetching the wrapped presents out from under it. He bounced back onto the bed like an excited child, Gellert watching with a small smile on his face as he leant back against the bedframe.

"Ok, you should open mine first." Albus said, pushing the package towards his boyfriend.

Gellert shook his head, "Uh uh. You were super excited to open presents this morning, do the one from me first."

Albus chuckled but he didn't protest much, putting the present for his boyfriend down onto the bed and picking up the two he presumed were for him.

Gellert smiled encouragingly at him and Albus immediately started pulling at the ribbon that held the wrapping together. He pulled the paper away and his face lit up picking up a large pair of fluffy socks and throwing the wrapping onto the floor.

"Ah thank you Gellert!" He called, darting across the bed to throw himself onto his boyfriend.

Gellert chuckled as he caught an armful of Albus, "I'm glad you like them. Now quick, open the other present."