Lookism

My home is here with you

Pair: Daniel & Hostel
Daniel x Eli

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It was a chilly, dark and snowy day. The wind was blowing harshly. Houses, businesses, and trees were all decked out in dazzling, colorful lanterns, fairy lights, Christmas ornaments, and other shiny, brilliant decorations. Cars were hurridly driving by, trying to get home as soon as possible.

Today was christmas afterall.

Some still had work until now, so they were more than excited to go home to their family or friends, wanting to spend this joyous festival together with them.

While others weren't as lucky and stayed at work, having nothing to return home to.

Daniel walked along the street, watching as people laughed, smiles painted on their faces, how cars rushed past and children ran around with baked goods.

He saw it all.

He tightened the red, soft scarf around his neck, pulling it further up towards his nose which was starting to turn cold.
His face was painted by a red hue, the cold kissing his skin.

He was currently in the city, wandering without a set destination, his feet taking him wherever they thought was appropriate.

The city was well-lit, with a large Christmas tree in the middle. It was adorned with ornaments of all different colors, fairy lights, and possibly glitter. A stunning golden star was perched atop it, shining down at the onlookers in the city.

Everything looked festive and beautiful.
The atmosphere was joyous, calm and...warm.

Daniel, however, was unperturbed and kept walking while gazing down at the snow-covered ground.
His red scarf swung in the wind, just like his dark brown coat. His hair appeared to be white because it was dusted with snow.

His hands were icy, red, and slightly trembling. Only did he realize that he had left his gloves at home after he had already traveled a considerable distance .

Posters of all kinds of models, celebrities, gifts to give loved ones, and discounts were displayed everywhere.

Everything because it was christmas.

All just because they had something to return home to.

He had lost his mother one....no. Almost two years ago, and he didn't dare visit his other relatives because the connection between them isn't as good as it used to be.

He's aware of the fact that he could've celebrated christmas with his friends, or co-workers, but he didn't want to intrude.

Yohan was celebrating with Zack and Mira, together with his mother and their families.

Workers was hosting a christmas party, celebrating all together.

Jay was together with Joy, their older brother and family (or, people he considered family, at least.)

Burn knuckles was also together on this special occasion.

Daniel knew, very well too, that he could've asked someone to celebrate with him, but knowing that everybody had someone already....how dare he intrude?

Knowing that, he continued walking, redirecting his gaze from a certain advertisement featuring DG.

'He is probably celebrating too...'