The Fan Gay (Cate Blanchett)

Chapter 49

A day before Christmas arrived, the house was already bustling with activities as early before the sun even rises. The two lovers are already busy in the kitchen to prepare for the feast and making sure every detail of the Christmas banquet was perfect. They moved around the kitchen like an expert, working together as if it's something they both don't wanna fail. Well, for Y/n it's true. Everything about this day is so important to her, and she won't let anything destroy it for her.

Later that afternoon, Cate's family finally came. Her mother even brought some specialties that she cooked herself, including some gifts that Y/n was surprised that she also got something from her when Cate's younger sister, Genevieve, teased Y/n about it. Yet Y/n didn't say anything, but she did cursed herself. She's finally close to them, yet she's about to ruin it.

As the day turned into evening, they all gathered around the table, a feast of dishes spread before them. They laughed, they sang, and they celebrated Christmas Eve in each other's company. They had the greatest time. But amidst the festivities, Y/n and Cate shared secret glances that mostly everyone catches. They couldn't help but steal moments to touch each other, a hand brushed against the other's, a brief kiss stolen behind the laughter.

Then as the evening wore on, everyone except the two lovers were outside of the house waiting for the midnight to come. Both of them went to their room as the children pushed them to change into their silly Christmas pajamas before the day came.

Y/n hurriedly changed into a pair of red pajamas covered in reindeer and snowflakes. It's the first time she's wearing one of these kinds of things. While, Cate emerged from the bathroom, changing the exact same pair like her lover. In the dim of that room, their eyes met, causing them both to burst into laughter. They looked utterly ridiculous, and they actually knew it.

But before they could exchange any words, a sudden burst of fireworks illuminated the room. The colorful explosions lit up the night sky, a breathtaking display that painted the sky in hues of different colors as well as different squealing and shouting that came from outside. Y/n and Cate exchanged another glance, their eyes meeting with a shared understanding.

"Merry Christmas, Dude," Cate whispered as she approached Y/n's direction with a chuckle, her voice filled with warmth and affection that matches her smile.

"Merry Christmas," The other replied with a grin, her heart swelling with love. In that moment, they didn't need other words to convey the depth of their feelings. Their eyes spoke volumes, a silent conversation that transcended any language.

With a content smile, Cate pulled Y/n closer, her arms wrapping around her partner as they gazed into each other's eyes. Tears welled up in Y/n's eyes, a mixture of joy and sadness. This is her first Christmas with Cate yet... it is also their last together, making the weight of that realization hung in the air.

But she shakes her head, refusing to let sorrow consume them. Instead, they focused on the love that bound them together, on the moments they had shared until the very end.

Y/n leaned in, capturing Cate's lips in a passionate kiss. She hides her pain through this, but mostly it was a declaration of her love, a promise of devotion that she doesn't have to utter anymore. Their mouths moved together with a familiarity that spoke the love they had on each other.

Then, their kiss deepened, their bodies pressed closer like a magnet. It was just a moment of pure connection, a testament to the love that had grown between them. Cate's arms tightened around Y/n, holding her close as if she never wanted to let go.

As they finally broke apart, their foreheads rested against each other, their breaths mingling. Y/n smiled through her tears, and Cate's eyes glistened with emotion. They knew that this Christmas was special, a memory they would hold close to their hearts.