Hugfia's 30 Day OTP Challenge

Day Sixteen: Holidays

Princess Sofia and Prince Hugo admire their Christmas Tree.

Prince Hugo stood looking at the Christmas tree before him. It was unlike anything he had ever had as a child. There were no Waterford icicles and no glass balls. This tree was popcorn chains and handmade ornaments. He smiled, fingering the poorly crafted reindeer he had made just that afternoon. His lack of experience in these things was painfully obvious next to the carefully glittered stars and ornately cut snowflakes also hanging before him. However, whatever the result of his artwork, Hugo had to admit it had been a perfect day listening to Christmas music and making decorations.

His musings were interrupted by the light lingering touch of a hand on his arm.

"Here's your cocoa."

Prince Hugo turned towards Princess Sofia, taking the mug from her hand and placing it on the mantle before drawing her into his arms.

"I was just admiring your work with glitter" murmured Hugo appreciatively.

"You were getting better by the end of the day," said Sofia with a smile as she looked with some amount of pity at the reindeer Hugo had been examining just moments ago.

"Maybe we should get rid of that one" suggested Hugo, crinkling his nose as he followed her gaze.

"Absolutely not! We're keeping that reindeer to show our future children someday. We'll call it Daddy's first ornament."

They both laughed before sharing a kiss. "I have something for you" said Prince Hugo quietly, releasing Sofia long enough to retrieve a small wrapped box.

The excited light in Princess Sofia's eyes belied the scolding way she said his name as she carefully opened the package. Inside was an expensive looking hand painted ornament. On one side was a picture of the enchanted lake with the date; the other side said "First Christmas".

Princess Sofia was silent.

"I know we said only handmade decorations, but I thought it would be nice to have a special ornament to remind us of this year…" stammered Hugo, suddenly wondering if he would ever grow out of this seeming ability to constantly do the wrong thing.

"It's beautiful, Hugo" said Princess Sofia, finally looking up, her eyes happy and full of tears. She carried it over and carefully hung it on the tree next to Hugo's reindeer.

"I love you!" she said coming close again and throwing her arms around him.

It really had been a perfect day.

"I love you too, Sofia."