Princess and the Jester JESS MARIANO

A christmas surprise

The holiday season enveloped Stars Hollow in a blanket of snow, turning the quaint town into a winter wonderland. As Christmas approached, (Y/N) found herself caught up in the festive spirit, eagerly anticipating the annual snowman building competition held in the town square.

"You're really going to enter this year?" Jess asked skeptically as they stood in the chilly morning air, surrounded by teams bustling with excitement.

(Y/N) grinned, adjusting her scarf. "Why not? It'll be fun!"

They joined the competition, armed with scarves, hats, and a bucket of assorted decorations. The rules were simple: build the most creative snowman to win a coveted prize. Teams worked diligently, sculpting snow into whimsical shapes and adorning their creations with quirky accessories.

Hours passed as (Y/N) and Jess worked side by side, laughing and teasing each other as they built their snowman. (Y/N)'s design was ambitious—a snowman with a top hat and a scarf made of colorful ribbons, holding a miniature book in one hand.

"Just a few more touches," (Y/N) said, carefully placing the book in the snowman's hand.

Jess nodded, adding the finishing touches to the snowman's face. "Looking good, Princess."

As the competition drew to a close, (Y/N) surveyed the other entries, impressed by the creativity on display. The judges deliberated, and finally, they announced the winners. Cheers erupted from the crowd as (Y/N) and Jess's snowman was declared the grand prize winner.

"We did it!" (Y/N) exclaimed, hugging Jess tightly.

He grinned, lifting her off her feet briefly in celebration. "Told you we'd win."

Later that afternoon, (Y/N) extended an invitation to Jess and Luke to spend Christmas Eve at her house. "It'll be fun," she insisted, a hint of excitement in her voice. "You can sleep over, Jess, so we can exchange gifts in the morning."

Jess hesitated, glancing at Luke, who nodded encouragingly. "Sure, why not?"

Christmas Eve arrived in a flurry of activity. (Y/N)'s house was adorned with twinkling lights and garlands, the scent of freshly baked cookies wafting from the kitchen. Jess and Luke joined in decorating the tree, with Jess hanging ornaments while Luke teased (Y/N) about her choice of tinsel.

As evening fell, they gathered around the fireplace, sipping hot cocoa and sharing stories. (Y/N)'s parents joined them, adding to the warmth and laughter that filled the room. Dinner was a feast of holiday favorites, followed by a round of board games and Christmas carols sung with varying degrees of enthusiasm.

When it was time to exchange gifts, (Y/N) handed Jess a carefully wrapped package. He opened it to find a leather-bound journal, embossed with his initials.

"It's for your writing," (Y/N) explained, her eyes shining with excitement. "I thought you could use it to jot down your thoughts."

Jess was speechless, running his fingers over the smooth leather. "Thank you, Princess. I love it."

Luke gifted (Y/N) a vintage copy of her favorite book, and they exchanged heartfelt thanks and hugs.

As the evening drew to a close, (Y/N) glanced at Jess, a silent question in her eyes. He nodded, understanding her unspoken invitation. "I think it's time for bed," he announced, earning a teasing grin from Luke.

"You heard him," Luke said with a chuckle. "Off to bed, you two."

(Y/N) led Jess upstairs to her room, the air buzzing with anticipation. They exchanged shy smiles as they settled on the edge of the bed, facing each other.

"This has been amazing," Jess murmured, reaching for (Y/N)'s hand.

She nodded, her heart fluttering with nerves and excitement. "Yeah, it really has."

They leaned in slowly, their lips meeting in a soft, lingering kiss. The moment was tender and full of promise, their feelings for each other expressed in the gentle press of lips and the warmth of their embrace.

As they pulled back, breathless and smiling, Jess whispered, "Merry Christmas, Princess."

"Merry Christmas, Jester," (Y/N) replied, her voice barely above a whisper.

They curled up together under the cozy blankets, sharing secrets and dreams long into the night, their hearts entwined in the magic of Christmas and the joy of being together.