Song: EXO – Christmas Day

The morning I opened my eyes in heart-fluttering excitement,

It's like the feeling of untying the ribbon of a present,

Every single day of getting to know you...

The twinkling lights that decorate the street,

Among those, your eyes are especially like the starlight,

As if you're melting in my arms, you come into my embrace...

What if you come to me when I'm sleeping?

So I stay up all night,

In a white daze...

Just like Christmas day,

That I've always waited for,

Just like Christmas day...

Oh! When I think about you,

I get excited like a kid just like in those days,

Just like that time,

You're just like Christmas day...

In this long and cold season,

Only you are the warmth that remains inside my coat,

I'm getting filled with warm memories,

So warm...

The white miracle that falls from the once-dry sky,

It seemed like it wouldn't come true,

The prayer that I was so desperate for even in my dreams...

When I opened my eyes in the morning,

Like the snow outside the window,

You silently fell all night,

All night...

Just like Christmas day,

That I've always waited for,

Just like Christmas day...

Oh! When I think about you,

I get excited like a kid just like in those days,

Just like that time,

You're just like Christmas day...

You're just like Christmas day...

May we have a thousand more... 

Hand in hand...

Together forever...

xo xo
 

You are my Christmas


"You are my happiness, my warmth, my pureness, my everything." 

"I love you." 

25th December 2032

The smell of apples and cinnamon filling the room, the crackling noise in the fireplace, and the flickering lights from the illumination created a special kind of atmosphere for the boy and he just couldn't help but stare in amazement out the window. As he placed his hand on the window in some creepy way, his handprint made it look like someone else left it there and it could become scary for a moment there. He caught himself laughing at his silly thought and looked up at the clouds. The smile on his face slowly faded as he couldn't help but know it was going to happen.

For the past couple of years, something in him changed and he always knew when it was going to snow. He tried to understand how but he never could figure out how he knew, it was like a gift he happened to get, or maybe he had always possessed it but with all the he had been through he had no time to realize it, nonetheless, he liked the gift he had and he would always go out for a walk when he knew to was about to snow. It didn't matter what time of the day it was, or where he was, the male loved experiencing the moment when the snow starts as a flurry. And today was that day, but not only was it going to snow but also Chanyeol was coming back after being abroad for two years. 

As much as Chanyeol didn't like that idea, Kyungsoo talked him into it. He wanted the male to get that international license since it was also an important part of being a pilot. He understood that Chanyeol hated being away from Kyungsoo, especially since they finally had a normal life away from drama and people who hated them, but two years is nothing. They pass by fast, and it was for his good. Kyungsoo went through the same as well. He knew everything was going to be alright, and that distance could never stand in the way of their happiness, and the love they had for each other was so strong that nothing and no one could deny it. 

As much as Kyungsoo hid it, at times it was difficult being far away from Chanyeol, but he kept himself busy, that way he didn't think too much of it. He knew that if he said anything to Chanyeol it would only worry the male and he didn't want that. He wanted him to focus on his goal and get it over with. Besides, Kyungsoo wasn't exactly alone (but we'll get to that part in a bit).

***
Two years ago...

"Do I need to go abroad?" Chanyeol whined. "Why the USA?"

"Yes, you do," Kyungsoo confirmed, as he finished packing the male's things. 

"But we will be separated for two years, I just can't." Chanyeol sighed, hugging the boy from behind. "I don't want to. It's just a piece of paper." 

"A piece of paper that will help you in your career, besides we will see each other in those two years over video chat and also I will try to visit during that time." Kyungsoo turned around and caressed the boy's cheek. "I will miss you as well, but two years will fly by fast." 

"Final stage?" Chanyeol leaned his forehead on Kyungsoo's, closing his eyes. 

"Final stage," Kyungsoo confirmed. 

"Why can't you come with me?" Chanyeol whined again. "Can't Min take over? What if someone steals you?" 

"I wish babe, but you know that I am working hard to get the pilot school back on track. Min is doing a good job, but who will do your job, huh? After what happened, can you trust anyone?" Kyungsoo asked, fixing the boy's hair. "Steal me? Never." The boy added, kissing his nose. "Besides, we have two angels that I also need to take care of."

Chanyeol nodded in agreement as the latter was correct about it, but it . 

"But you will be flying, right?"  Chanyeol asked. 

"Of course. So we all get to spend some time before going back to Korea." Kyungsoo smiled, kissing the male. 

"I like the sound of that," Chanyeol whispered again his lips. 

"You should." Kyungsoo winked, squeezing his . "Besides, we still have many plans, don't we?"

The male nodded, kissing the boy's nose.

***
Two years were over and it was time. He took another sip out of his coffee before moving away from the window. It was time for a walk, but not just any kind of walk. He had a special place he needed to be. So he walked to the closet got his dark blue sweater and put it on before grabbing his winter coat to keep himself warm. Kyungsoo felt giddy, and without a doubt, he had a reason for it all.

Usually, when he would go out for a walk when it's going to snow he doesn't get too excited about it, it was just a mutual feeling of happiness seeing snow for the first time like a child, but this time this giddy feeling was caused because of Chanyeol. He missed his husband and he couldn't wait to see him and feel his touch (after all video calls can never compare to the real thing). 

"Appa!" She called out half asleep.

Kyungsoo turned around as he saw his daughter standing in the doorway of her room. Her hair was all messy, and she was still in her PJs. 

"Ara, sweetheart." Kyungsoo picked her up in his arms, kissing her cheek. "Did Appa wake you up?" 

She shook her head, rubbing her eyes and yawning. "Where are you going?" 

"To find Santa, so he doesn't get lost. Will you be a good girl and go back to sleep?" Kyungsoo caressed her cheek and he leaned her head on his shoulder.

She nodded her head and yawned once again. Like any other kid waking up at random times was a normal thing, but she would go back to sleep soon. Kyungsoo carried her back to her bed and tucked her in, kissing her forehead. 

"I love you, Ara." He whispered into her ears, as the child the side snuggling her teddy bear that Appa Yeol bought her three Christmas ago.

He walked out of her room and walked over to the room next to hers. As he opened the door the baby light was still on creating a starry ceiling. He walked over to the bed only to find the little boy sound asleep. Kyung