One Shots

Sea of Smiles

Christine's POV
It was December thirty first, Erik and I were having a New Year's ball. I was being a hostess, walking around and talking, seeing if anyone needed anything. Erik was drinking with his friend Nadir. This was the first time I'd ever seen him drink excessively. I chuckled at him. His knees were starting to buckle. Nadir had to put him in a chair.
"Erik? Are you alright?"
"S'never bett-tter Nadir!"
He slurred. I couldn't help but giggle.
"Is he alright?"
"New Year is his favorite. He feels he can cleanse himself of his sins from the previous year. Ever since I've known him he's done this on New Year."
I shook my head and chuckled.
"Erik? Are you alright?"
"Oh, oh Christine!"
He pulled me into his lap and peppered my face with kisses.
"Hello Erik."
"Oh Angel, I've miss-seed you! It's b-een ages!"
"Erik, we live together."
I giggled.
"We do? Oh, that's right! Chris-stine I love you. But"
He belched.
"W-why do you love me?"
"Because silly man, you are the most handsome, caring and talented person I've ever known."
"Really? Thanks."
He gave me a warm smile. He swayed side to side, I couldn't tell if it was because he was enjoying the music or if it was because he was so intoxicated. I kissed his forehead and smiled at him.
"I think it's time you get to bed Mister.
N-n-no! S'not midnight yet!"
Oh, but it is! Look at the clock!"
I chuckled and pointed at the clock which read Eleven thirty. He nodded and I hopped from his lap.
"Come Erik. Nadir?"
I held out my hands to a very wobbly Erik. Nadir slung Erik's arm over his shoulder and I led him downstairs to our little home
"Nadir? Could you take care of things upstairs?"
I asked as Erik groaned.
"Of course."
I smiled and thanked him. After he left I pulled off Erik's mask,shoes, topcoat and shirt. He groaned and I stroked his hair.
"It's alright, go to sleep love."
I smiled and kissed his gnarled cheek.
"I love you too."
He sighed. I dressed in my nightgown and snuggled next to him, waiting to start another year together.