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The air was thick with the fresh smell of pine shards as Kunigami ledged their christmas tree through the front door. Chigiri sighed softly as he sipped on his peppermint latte,the soft hum of Jeff Buckley spilling from the record player in the background. Kunigami continued to stumble through their apartment, his eyes peeled for their cat, cocoa as he dragged the tree against the wooden floor.
"Need any help?" Chigiri chuckled slightly as he placed his now empty mug next to the sink.
"Nah, Nah" Kunigami grunted, clearly struggling yet, despite being together for so long, still trying to impress the red head leaning on their cold, marble counter.
"Right" Chigiri laughed before walking over and helping to push the tree to the corner of their living room.
The two pushed it up straight before collapsing against the floor, the tree's weight exhausting them for a while. They both sat on top of the floor, leaning against their elbows as they admired the tree.
Chigiri hadn’t realized how badly he’d wanted this until now, a shared mess, a shared tree, and Kunigami breathing heavily beside him like this was home.
"It's perfect" Kunigami smiled softly, his eyes meeting Chigiri’s before announcing "I’ll get the lights, you get the decorations!", earning a nod from the red head before they both scramble for the decorations.
Once they returned, cocoa was snuggled up against the sofa as the two placed their boxes onto the coffee table.
"This doesn't feel christmassy enough" Chigiri grumbled before a bright expression lit on his face "We need Christmas music!"
The boy ran for his phone as Kunigami began untangling their christmas lights before a familiar intro started.
"I don’t want a lot for christmas…" Chigiri sung as he slid from the corridor into the living room, his socks gliding against the floor.
"There is just one thing I need…" he continued, earning a playful eyeroll from Kunigami as the red head walked over.
"I don’t care about the presents underneath the christmas tree" Chigiri continued, his singing even gaining the attention of cocoa
"I just want you for my own, more than you could ever know" the red head continues as he wraps his arms loosely around Kunigami’s neck
"Make my wish come trueeeeeee" he singed playfully, missing the high note embarrassingly
"All I want for Christmas…." He paused, shaking his hair backwards "is…youuuuuuu" the two chuckled at his horrible attempt at the high notes before Kunigami began to wrap the christmas lights round the tree as Chigiri rummaged through the large box of decorations.
After several cups of hot chocolate and Christmas playlists, their tree was finally done. The glittered gold and white ornaments sparkled against the warm lights. The two stood admiring it once again, Kunigami’s arm holding Chigiri tight against his side.
"It's so pretty, it's like the one in the cafe" Chigiri smiled softly, the nostalgia of his old barista days washing over him.
"You’re right!" Kunigami chuckled before his tone turned curious "You know, maybe we should invite everyone over, you can make your famous hot chocolates for everyone?"
Chigiri paused for a moment, taken aback by the question "Everyone?" he asks sarcastically
"Come on Hyoma, we haven’t done anything since your publishing party" he whined "it will be fun trust me!"
Chigiri wrapped his arms around Kunigami’s waist, meeting him face forward "ok fine lets do it!"
Kunigami kissed the red heads forehead forward before clearing away the boxes that once stored the decorations which were now proudly displayed all over their apartment.
The days that followed turned Chigiri from a cheerful, christmassy guy into a manic party planner.
"Need me to call anyone?" Kunigami asked, his tone concerned as he leaned against the door frame.
"Call your parents, and DO NOT invite your grandma" Chigiri announced, his eyeline not leaving his laptop screen.
"Course I wasn’t going to" Kunigami sighed before sitting next to the red head whose hair was effortlessly tied up as he typed onto his keyboard, his expression clearly stressed.
Kunigami quickly powered off the boy's laptop before receiving the worst side eye he’d ever gotten from the red head. "Hyoma, no more planning for you." he sighed as he placed Chigiri’s laptop onto his nightstand.
"What! Why? No! This needs to be perfect!" Chigiri announced, his pace rushed.
"Not if it means you’re gonna get into a mutt about it!" Kunigami fought back worried "They’re our friends! Whatever happens they’ll love it!" he smiled softly as he wrapped his arm onto the red head's shoulder.
"Yeah I guess" Chigiri sighed before melting against Kunigami’s shoulder, relaxing.
Eventually, the invites were sent, the food was ordered and their apartment was party ready. So when the date came, Chigiri’s extensive planning was the very thing that kept them grounded as they awaited their guests.
The first to arrive were Kunigami's parents and sisters, who arrived early to help prepare.
"Merry Christmas!" Kunigami’s dad announced, his large voice shaking up the whole floor.
"Merry Christmas dad" Kunigami chuckled as he hugged his parents affectionately
"Hyoma! You’re hairs looking as luscious as ever!" Kunigami’s mum complimented as she strung his hair through her fingers "We’re meeting your parents tonight yes?"
"Mhm! My mum's just as excited as you are!" Chigiri chuckled as he glanced over to admire Kunigami’s wide smile as he greeted his sisters, a sight he could never get sick of.
The next to arrive were Nagi and Reo, the two holding two massive gift baskets with them marked from ‘Mikage cooperation’.
"Thats not all!" Reo grins before running back out into the hallway to reveal three bottles of Italian wine.
"Oh that's perfect! Thanks Reo" Chigiri smiles warmly as he shuts the door against them.
As Kunigami meddled with the speakers, Chigiri’s mum and sister entered through the door.
"Hyomaaa!" Koyuki belted before getting greeted by both Kunigami and Chigiri
"We’ve brought chocolates, cds and wine!" Chigiri's mum, Neneko, smiles
"Perfect! Also my mum should be in the living room if you want-" Kunigami reveals before Neneko speed walks past him, towards the living room.
"This woman" Chigiri sighs before answering the door once again to reveal Isagi, Bachira, Karasu, Rin and Zantetsu, with them all bearing gifts of all sorts.
Before they knew it, their home wasn't big, instead crowded. Kunigami’s sisters' laughter filled the air as they played with cocoa. Bachira and zantetsu were singing their hearts out using the karaoke machine and Neneko and Kunigami's mum were chatting as if they’ve known each other for years.
Chigiri escaped being dragged into Karaoke and bolted for the kitchen, pouring himself a decent sized glass of wine. Kunigami trailed behind him and opened a can of coke for himself.
"Seems like everyone is having fun so far!" Kunigami chuckles as he hears Bachira and now Reo singing on the karaoke machine.
"Yeah, it’s nice, feels like home" Chigiri smiled softly, the single overhead light giving him an angelic glow.
"Mm" Kunigami mumbles slightly before lifting Chigiri's chin and meeting his lips gently.
The air had a subtle scent of cinnamon, the smell from the cookies the two had baked a couple hours prior. The moment was soft, warm, the cheerful holiday spirit igniting them.
"EWWW!" a sudden yell interrupted the two, it was Kunigami’s younger sister. "Ew! Kissing! Ew!"
Chigiri’s eyes darted from Kunigami, to his sister, then to Kunigami, a laugh growing at the corner of his lips.
Kunigami’s cheeks turned a subtle pink before letting go of the red head "I’ll give you a cookie if you don’t yell about it?" the boy offered desperately, his nervous nature making Chigiri chuckle under his breath.
"Hmm…" she paused, her eyes full of consideration "ok!" Kunigami gave her a gingerbread man and shooed her away.
"We should probably join the party again, it is our party anyways" Chigiri sniggered before leading Kunigami out the kitchen with their hands intertwined.
The two entered the living room where their tree lights flickered, their families sharing stories about each other, Karasu trying to make a move on Koyuki as Bachira was still going at the Christmas karaoke.
The night continues with Christmas music being blasted, cocoa being played with and drinks being shared, the atmosphere is thick with joy and fun.
"What if we do a dance battle?" Bachira suggests, his single glass of wine already hitting him.
"That could be fun! Cmon guys!!" Reo announces before him and Bachira drags Nagi, Isagi and Rin to get up with them. "Hyoma! You too, let's go!"
Eventually, everyone's been rounded up to do a ‘christmas dance off’ with the winner winning one of Reo's fancy wines, expect Kunigami's sisters, they’ll get more cookies.
Reo and Bachira go first, setting the tone as Bachira does a head stand spin while Reo not only copies him, but also holds it for half the song.
The next to go are Koyuki and Hyoma, their sibling nature increasing the stakes due to their born competitiveness. They both go full out but in the end, Chigiri won due to ‘the better hair flick’ since Koyuki’s hair was up.
After several entertaining and unexpected dance moves, Chigiri’s mum Neneko ends up the champion, beating her own son and keeping the wine for herself.
The night carried on, the living room buzzed with laughter and the hum of Christmas classics in the background. Chigiri heads into the kitchen to whip up another batch of his hot chocolates before noticing Kunigami trailed along.
"Want me to make it warm?" Chigiri asked over his shoulder.
The dim light centred above as Kunigami tensely walked over, his ears slightly tinted pink "Hyoma" he said gently, his voice shivered down Chigiri’s neck and he stopped pouring milk and turned around to face him.
"Yes Rensuke?" He said teasingly, the muffled sound of chatter in the distance filled the room.
"Dance with me" Kunigami smiled before pressing play on their favorite album ‘grace’ by Jeff Buckley, the familiar sound of ‘lover you should’ve come over’ entered their ears, the song where they shared their first real kiss, the moment their connection became real.
"Ok" Chigiri chuckled softly before draping his arms around Kunigami's neck, the two stepping side to side in sync.
Kunigami fixed the boy's hair gently, his fingers grazing across his forehead before tucking the loose strand behind his ear. He took a deep sigh before lifting Chigiri’s arms from around him, earning a confused expression from the red head before
getting on one knee.
Chigiri’s breath hitched before feeling a rush of anticipation and nerves flow throughout his body, as his cheeks turned pink.
"Hyoma, where do I start?" Kunigami paused, his eyes sincere and full of love as he admired the boy standing over him. "The day I first saw you, your hair effortlessly up, eyebrows furrowed as you concentrated on whatever drink you were crafting" he chuckled softly at the thought.
"It was magical, I never thought I would see someone so beautiful until i laid eyes on you, and the more I got to know you, the more my heart grew for you" Kunigami continued, Chigiri’s eyes welding up with tears "And now, I get to spend every moment of my days with the love of my life"
Kunigami fumbled around in his pocket before pulling out a box, he carefully lifted the lid to reveal a slim, sleek gold band "Hyoma, will you make me the happiest man ever and spend the rest of your life by my side" Kunigami asks sincerely, water forming at his eyes.
"Rensuke" Chigiri says in admiration "of course!" he smile widens as tears stream down his face.
Kunigami softly slips the ring onto Chigiri’s long, slim finger before pulling him into a kiss before earning a round of applause coming from the doorway.
Everyone had been quietly watching, anxiously waiting to pour into the kitchen and congratulate them.
"You all knew?" Chigiri laughed through tears
"Ofcourse Hyoma, why do you think I was so excited to meet his mother?" Neneko announces through tears before hugging her son.
Everyone congratulates the two before leaving for the night, just leaving the two newly engaged.
Chigiri collapses against the couch, a deep sigh escaping his mouth before Kunigami and cocoa snuggle up against him.
"Great now we’ve got a wedding to plan" Chigiri said sarcastically
"Hyoma enjoy the feeling of being engaged first!" Kunigami exclaims before pulling him into a tight hug.
"Yes yes I will!" Chigiri giggles before pulling Kunigami into a gentle, loving kiss, sealing the moment into their minds.
The night finally settled, the lights on the tree casting a soft glow across the room. The two remained closed, leaning into each other on the sofa, still laughing about the chaos that unfolded.