"It's Christmas time and Santa's here, making the children smile, but he's just a pedophile, so you'd better watch your child!"
"Oh my god, Alina! Stop it with that annoying song!"
"Hey, I can't help it, it's CHRISTMAS!!!"
"I know it is, but it's unhealthy to be so excited."
"Nicki, it's c h r i s t m a s. You know, festive cheer and goofy smiles and such? IT'S RAVE TIME FOR FUCK'S SAKE. "
The older girl finally gave in and started laughing. Nicki and Alina had been Internet friends for years, and after finishing university they both moved to England to live together as flat mates.
"Nickiiiiii, can we please watch a Christmas movie tonight, pleasepleaseplease" the younger girl mewled.
After thinking about this proposal, and coming to the conclusion that a movie meant cuddles, Nicki agreed. But first a trip to the grocery store was needed, as it was Christmas Eve and the refrigerator had been looking devastatingly empty lately.
As it was the middle of the day, the girls had a quick lunch, consisting of cereal with milk, before they headed out. Of course, Alina refused to leave the house without wearing a Christmas sweater, which of course meant Nicki had to wear one too. They decided on matching reindeer jumpers and Alina nodded, happy with her own choice.
Throughout their venture outside, the friends held hands, which was normal to them. It had become such a comfortable and ordinary thing, that neither ever thought anything of it when one reached out to grasp the others hand.
Of course, both got distracted constantly (I mean, who wouldn't want to stop and look at the huge Christmas tree in the mall, and who wouldn't want to dance to the Christmas songs playing in the store). So, with all of this, they spent a few hours in the shop and finally, having bought everything that was needed, they headed back home. By the time the girls got home, it was already evening and it was starting to get dark outside.
"I'll get the hot chocolate ready!" Nicki informed enthusiastically. Even though sometimes she acted as if she wasn't excited about Christmas, there was still a part of her that absolutely adored this holiday. After making some hot chocolate and fetching a few bags of maltesers, the older girl headed into the living room.
Whilst Nicki had been preparing the drinks, Alina had created some sort of fort with tons of pillows, blankets, soft toys and duvets.
"How the hell did you do this so quickly!? Do we really have so many things in our apartment?"
"Apparently, yes. Now get your ass over here and let's watch some Christmas episodes of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. "
Nicki mentally slapped herself
"Alina, we've watched them like 5 times in the past week. "
"So what! Come on, hurry up, the chocolate will go cold.
After a bit of grumbling and quiet complaining, Nicki finally found a comfortable position in the mess of pillows and blankets. As soon as the episode started, the older girl moved closer to her friend and cuddled up to her. Alina hugged her back in response and kissed the top of her head.
They stayed like that for the rest of the episodes, all warm and close. For some it may have seemed strange, but being internet people, after years of just talking on the internet, cuddles and other forms of interactions were an ordinary thing.
The credits started rolling, but neither got up. It was just so warm and cosy.
They stayed in silence for a few more minutes, just the clock ticking in the kitchen and the sound of traffic from outside was heared.
Suddenly, bright lights filled the sky and the semi-silence was disturbed by loud banging noises. Alina and Nicki ran to the window immedeatly, because, well, who doesn't love fireworks?
They stared outside for ages, and even when the firework display stopped, the girls still stayed by the window, looking out into the darkness.
"Merry Christmas, Nicki."
"Merry Christmas."
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Nicki, you are just one amazing human being. I still can't believe I used to just fan girl over your fics and wish with all my might that I could be your friend. Guess what? MY DREAMS CAME TRUUUUUUUUUUE. You make me so fucking happy, you can't even imagine. I read every tweet you write and they just make me feel...safe? calm? secure? I don't really know.
You have made my life better, when I get anxiety attacks or I'm on the brink of relapsing, I start thinking of you or reread your tweets or something and it's just so easier to cope and I am so thankful that you exist.
I want to tell you so much, but at the same time I don't know what to say.
I know you've dealt with stuff in the past and, as everybody, you have "those days" now too, but I want you to know that I love you and I'm always there for you. You are amazing and please please be happy, I love you so freaking much <3
Alina :3
