SCENT OF LOVE

𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥

MERRY CHRISTMAS♡

(Note- this is just a side story for Christmas and takes place when Liam & Stella are dating for a year. They are not engaged yet and this happens before Potion of Love timeline. Enjoy reading!)

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With the soft clicking of the door, Stella swings the door open and steps inside while I follow her. As she switches the lights on, we are met by the sight of our decorated Christmas tree set by the window.

The blinding lights set along the ornaments around the tree making it a centre of attraction. Stella spent a long time decorating this one especially when she finished it with the star on top

Her face lit up with joy giving me a sense of reality that always feels so beautiful

I set the bags aside and followed her in, the sound of her boot grabbed my buddy's attention and he jumped out of his bed to greet her with enthusiasm. While she showered him with affection, I put the gifts we received near the tree.

A bit different from the USA and UK, Australia witnessed a warm Christmas instead of a snowy one. Yet it's a delightful one with our family and friends.

I take a step near the floor-to-ceiling window and look below. Watching the cars pass by on the road, the streets busy and lively feeling still present in full.

Stella stands beside me with a smile as she looks down at the camera in her hand. Her soft hair fell down her shoulders covering the sides of her face. I gently tug a few strands behind her ear to keep my view clear

She glances at me when I do that, my fingers lingering a moment longer on her cheek before I pull back

Stella smiles softly, her eyes crinkling in the corner and lifting her freckles on her cheeks. I stand behind her, wrapping my arms around her waist and pulling her back until she is snuggled against my chest.

A soft sigh of contentment escapes her lips as I embrace her. I could look at her reflection falling on the glass “Did you enjoy it today?” I ask in a low tone, my hand gently caressing her waist

Her smile widens as she nods, “Yes! Gosh, it was amazing! What about you?” She asks turning her head to the side to look at me

I sigh and nuzzle my face into the side of her hair inhaling her scent “It was pure torture” I mumble, my grip slightly tightening on her when she tries to move. Stella blinks in surprise and looks at me with an expression of confusion and worry “What? Why? Did something happen?” She asks, her concern evident