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"Here, carefully pour the hot milk mixture on the chocolates while Zhongli mix them" Madame Ping gently placed the saucepan filled with the boiling milk on top of a pot holder. She slowly made her way towards the cupboards where the pack of marshmallows are at. "Wait a moment for these, we'll use this as garnishes"
Zhongli looked at you concernedly as you were struggling with pouring the milk and not to make a huge mess.
"I got it.." you mumbled while pouring the rest of the hot milk on the chocolate chips. "Phew.. how much do we sell these hot chocolates outside?"
The male started stirring the chocolate chips as it mixes with the hot milk. He was gentle at first but then became faster as it gets incorporated. Madame Ping chuckled at your question as she get some of the mugs out.
"I usually just hand them for free to those who are unfortunate, but you could sell them for just a little amount of mora. It's the thought of someone having the spirit of Christmas during these times that counts." Madame Ping ushered Zhongli to pour the hot chocolate on the mug. "Some adults don't like marshmallows on theirs"
She handed a mug without marshmallows to Zhongli while yours come with an extra serving of them. You took a sip on the beverage and instantly, warmth spread throughout your body.
"The booth outside is ready to go, the Barrels are filled with the first batch of hot chocolate we made too" Zhongli smiled and finished up his drink. "Let's go?"
He gently took your hand and guided you outside the house. The booth was just located in fronf of Madame Ping's little home and it's conveniently in the square as well. A lot of people were selling delicacies and some clothes to warm up during these times.
Some of them are rushing towards your booth as well, paying 10 moras a cup of Madame Ping's hot chocolate. You and Zhongli were happily giving some children free hot chocolates, these children were those unfortunate ones who lives in the streets.
One of which is a blue haired boy with an eye patch on top of his eye. You learned that the boy's name was Kaeya, he was running through the square and was freezing, luckily you and Zhongli gave him some hot chocolate and a warm blanket. He was very much thankful for that.
Although some people are very much fortunate during these times, you couldn't find any other way to spend your Christmas with Zhongli.
As the hot chocolate slowly disappears, it was almost midnight. The little match girl play was just finished and Zhongli was packing up for the day. You started to place the cups inside the house but then saw two children slowly making their way towards your booth.
The female who was helping her friend was struggling to reach your stand. You called Zhongli so the two of you could help the poor children inside of Madame Ping's home.
"Are you two okay?" You asked them while wiping their faces with a warm towel. You turned your head towards the orange haired boy who almost lost his consciousness, "Goodness, here have some hot pockets to warm up"
You rubbed his two hands together along with the hot pocket inside his tiny little palms. He was shivering, but thankfully Zhongli gave the two some hot chocolate. Madame Ping made the two stay in front of the fire place as well.
As the two of them tell the story of how they ended up there, the boy jumped off the sofa and exclaimed that their parents might look for them.
Zhongli stood up from his seat, "It's dangerous for you two to come alone. I'll go with .."
"I'll come with you, it's dangerous for you to come back here alone" you declared while getting your coat from the hanger. "Now where do you two live?"
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After you and Zhongli made sure that the two children were safe and sound in their home, you both started to head back Madame Ping's home. It was almost midnight as well, which means Christmas is on the brink of coming.
As the huge clock in the square ticked, it made a sound signalling that it's already midnight. You and Zhongli stopped on your tracks to admire the other people who are celebrating throughout their windows. A smile graced upon your lips as you watch them.
Christmas always have a special place in your heart as it is the time where everyone reunite with their families. Even though you lost your family at a young age, you're still happy that not everyone has to share the same fate as yours.
"(Y/n)" Zhongli muttered while grabbing your mitted hand, when you turned to look at him, your forehead was immediately kissed by the man. "Merry Christmas"
You blushed, it was not all the time that Zhongli would publicly share his feelings. Linking arms with him and standing on top of your toes, you placed a chaste kiss on his cheeks making the older one then blushed by your actions.
He stealthily placed a ring on your finger, you were shocked by his actions.
"This ring is to declare and show my love for you, it is a special ring and Madame Ping told me to give it to someone who is near and dear to my heart" Zhongli kissed your knuckles and gently smiled as he declared his love for you once more.
