part of "all i want (for christmas) is you" vignettes

There are few things Taemin loves about the winter season.

First of all, there was snow. And though the ice would easily melt and squish under his feet, slipping into his shoes and dirtying his socks, he loves how the cold makes him appreciate the warmth of the simpler things in life. Like fan-made gloves and scarves and hot chocolate made by his Key-hyung without complaint. Seoul is a little prettier with snow all around and he thinks he likes that the most about the weather. Pretty things have always had that effect on him.

Another thing he loves about winter is the food. Almost all of his favorites come out in the colder months. Everything is sumptuous during this time that it makes his mouth water at the thought of them prepared. His mom makes the best kimchi stew and she always makes sure to leave a pot full for him when he comes a little late for dinner. He thinks he might share the stew sometime with his hyungs, but he usually forgets—and honestly, he’s not as sorry about it as Minho and Jonghyun thinks he should.

And then there was the Holiday itself. Christmas is his favorite time of the year, and he’s not afraid of admitting it to anyone. He loves the thought of giving and receiving. He wraps his presents meticulously every y