Chapter Text
The Setup
“No, no, those lights go over there.” LaFontaine orders. Carmilla sighs and picks up the strands of lights.
“Why are we doing this again?” Carmilla asks.
“Perry wanted something special for New Year's.” LaFontaine explains as they lift a large sign that reads Happy New Year. “And you are doing this because Laura will love it.” Carmilla rolls her eyes but continues to string the lights up around the small area they have step up. “I'm almost done and then you can go back inside. I don't really see why this is a problem. It's not like you get cold anyway.”
“No, but I could be doing better things right now.” She smirks at LaFontaine, who makes a face.
“I so did not need to know that. Just put up your damn lights so I can go inside.” LaFontaine says. “You may not be cold but I'm freezing.” They plug the board in and smile when it lights up. “Okay, I just have to set up the timer so this comes on at midnight.”
“Seriously. You didn't set that up before.” Carmilla groans. “Can't you just plug it in?” She tugs the beanie Laura gave her for Christmas down over her ears.
“I want it to turn on exactly at midnight.” LaFontaine says. Carmilla sighs, sits down on a ledge and starts to hum. LaFontaine looks up. “Are you humming Hakuna Matata?” Carmilla ignores them and they turn back to set up the timer. Carmilla is halfway through the song when they announced they're done.
“Great. Let's get inside before limbs start falling off.” Carmilla says. “Oh and if you tell anyone about the song, you won't have a very happy new year's.” LaFontaine scoffs.
“Please. You wouldn't dare.” LaFontaine says. “Laura would be pissed.” Carmilla frowns and follows LaFontaine back to the dorm.