Bang and Burn Oneshots: Tales from the Agents of Forte

12 Days of Christmas: Mistletoe

Clay quietly laughed to himself as he cradled a small piece of mistletoe in his hand. The previous night, George had convinced him to watch a sappy, Christmas movie with him. Though he found parts of the movie painful, George provided enough commentary to keep things entertaining. During the final scene of the movie, George stared at the main couple as they kissed under mistletoe, stating that he thought it was, "Incredibly romantic." It then became Clay's mission to acquire a piece of mistletoe and recreate the scene. Sure, it was cheesy and cringeworthy, but if he could make a romantic moment for George, he'd stop at nothing to make it perfect.

Clay brought the mistletoe to the front door and pinned it to the front door frame as he saw a car pull up. He eagerly stepped back and prepared himself to share a cute moment with his lover. When the front door opened, he smiled, until he saw Dylan standing at the door. Dylan noticed the mistletoe, then gagged. "I'm a taken man, Clay. Now help me with these bags."

Clay grabbed two bags from Dylan's hands to allow him to use his crutches easier. The two made their way into the kitchen as Dylan said, "Seriously, Clay. I'm a child. What is wrong with you?"

Clay dropped the bags onto the floor, then rushed back towards the door, yelling, "IT WAS FOR GEORGE, ASSHOLE," as he went. Just as he turned his head back around, he ran into George, who had just closed the front door. George got knocked into the door and dropped a few of the bags in his hands.

He awkwardly laughed as he caught his balance against the door. "It's not every day that a man child runs at you at a full sprint!"

Clay pushed himself away from George and picked up a few of the bags, but by the time he stood back up, George was already in the kitchen. Clay snagged the mistletoe from the door frame and carefully placed it on a table beside the couch. He then helped George put away the groceries before watching George run upstairs to take a shower.

Dylan covered his mouth as he snorted out a laugh. "What the fuck was that about?"

"You know that movie we were watching last night?"

"You mean one of those stupid Christmas movies that every white mom begs her family to watch with her?" Dylan asked. "Yeah, I know the one."

"Well, George said he thought that the kiss at the end of the movie was romantic."

Dylan's eyes trailed to Clay's hands. "Oh, so that's what the mistletoe is for! Where the hell did you even get it?"

Clay set the plant on the table as he grabbed a container of sugar cookies that George had made the night before. He took one out and took a bite. "I told Zak about my plan, so he dropped it off while you guys were shopping. By the way, your mom called and told me to tell you to stop going out and get your rest."

"George always makes me go with him, though."

"Why?"

"Cause I get to drive one of those scooter-basket things. He doesn't have to push a cart and, honestly, I have a ton of fun on it." Dylan started laughing again. "You have no idea how many times I've 'accidentally' ran into George."

"You hurt George, I'll hurt you," Clay threatened.

Dylan rolled his eyes. "I'd love to see you try. I'm untouchable. Zak has been super protective lately and will fuck you up."

Clay scoffed. "I'd like to see him try."

"He's our boss now, dude. I wouldn't test him."

Clay finished his cookie in silence as Dylan dragged himself up the stairs. As soon as he was finished, he had a new plan. He grabbed the mistletoe and went upstairs to the bathroom door. Clay hung the mistletoe exactly like he did earlier in the doorway, took a step back, and silently waited for George to open the door.