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(Bernard the Elf) Post-Christmas Relaxation

Published: December 25, 2019

Word count: 777

(Y/N) : your name

It was Christmas Day. Well, you weren't 100% sure, but Santa could return from his night of delivering gifts any minute now. Until he did, you and the other elves were required to remain on standby in case of an emergency.

You sighed, barely managing to catch yourself before you fell out of your chair. Yikes. That would've been embarrassing. All you wanted was to cuddle with your boyfriend, but thanks to Christmas, you've already been waiting for at least two weeks.

It wasn't like you hadn't tried either. At most, you would make it to your room before one of you would be called away on 'important elf business.' Your boyfriend, Bernard, apologized every time like the sweetheart he was, even though you kept telling him he didn't need to and that it wasn't his fault.

You huffed, blowing wisps of hair out of your face. Since when were nights this long? It would've been more bearable had Bernard been there with you, but sadly, as Head Elf, he had other obligations.

'Finally!' You exclaimed when the familiar shouts of joy reached your ears, followed by Santa's booming laughter.

You joined the other elves, all hurrying to greet Santa. Or were they also waiting for his order to take some time off? Most of you had been working almost nonstop the past few days, with a few naps in between. You... may have skipped the last few naps and you were exhausted.

Spotting Bernard in the crowd, or rather his back, you made your way over to him. He stiffened when you wrapped your arms around his waist, relaxing again when he realized it was you. You giggled at his blushing face when you nuzzled into his back.

Santa chuckled as well, Bernard doing his best to stop stuttering and remain 'professional' with his girlfriend clinging on to him like a koala. Not that he minded, on the contrary, he loved how affectionate you were.

'Bernard, why don't you spend some time with your girl after this? You both deserve it.' He patted a rather flustered Bernard on the shoulder before going to address the other elves.

'Hey, (Y/N), why don't you go to our room first? I have to handle these reports, then I'll join you.' He whispered, turning in your arms to face you.

'But you're warm and comfy.' You whined tiredly, your voice muffled by his chest.

You felt his laugh before you heard it. 'Tell you what. Let me finish these reports, then I'll meet you in our room with some cocoa and we can cuddle as much as you want.'

'Okay, but only because you're bringing cocoa.'

He smiled down at you, and you gave in to the urge to kiss him, standing on your toes to be able to reach him. Your hand gripped his shoulders, while his ran gently up and down your sides.

'Bernard, buddy, what are you still doing here?' You jumped apart at the sound of Santa's voice.

'What? O-oh, right. I'll... I'll be going now, sir.'

You giggled at how jittery your boyfriend was, briefly considering taking off with the hat on his head the way you often did, but decided against it. Maybe tomorrow, when you had a little more energy.

Upon reaching your room, you promptly collapsed onto the bed. How long did you manage to stay awake? You weren't sure, but probably about ten minutes, before you succumbed and drifted off to sleep.

You woke up again when you felt the mattress dip. Opening your eyes and rolling over onto your side, your gaze fell upon Bernard sitting at the edge of the bed holding two cups of hot cocoa.

'Hey there, cute elf.' You grinned, sitting up as you watched the tips of his pointy ears turn red.

'You're lucky I love you so much.' He mumbled, sitting down next to you and pulling you into his embrace so you were both lying down with your head on his chest and his arms around you.

'Love you too.' You whispered, leaning up to kiss his cheek. 'You know, I think it's really cute when you blush. Or do that thing where you try to be professional but end up stuttering instead.'

Of course he ended up blushing again, like he did whenever you complimented him, or showed him any kind of affection.

'You do?'

'Mh-hm.' You simply hummed in response.

You would have loved to continue talking to him, but your eyelids were drooping and it didn't take long before you were asleep. The last thing you registered before drifting off was Bernard whispering,

'Sweet dreams, (Y/N).'

So... it's Christmas season. First of all, Merry Christmas everyone!

So, every Christmas, in my family, we have a sort of Christmas movie marathon. One of the recurring ones is The Santa Clause. Bernard has always been my favorite character, and one of my fictional crushes since I was fourteen. I've haven't found many fics about him, so, here you go!

I hope you enjoyed!