#i'm glad i was able to adapt to today's prompt lol

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where the lovelight gleams chapter 1: i'll be home for christmas | 5.5k

in which eddie and christopher arrive in winterberry glade.

yay holiday fic time!! this is written for @911countdowntochristmas day 5, soup!

Eddie leans back, tilts his head towards the sky, and closes his eyes. Was this a mistake? Was it stupid to think that they could do this, that they could have this, without any issues? Should he have known better? He just wanted a nice vacation for his son. That’s all. All he’s ever wanted was the best for Christopher. Suddenly, he hears something. The sound of a car, moving closer. Eddie opens his eyes and sees a bright red car coming towards them. It’s a pickup truck, one of those bulky ones with the big empty bed in the back. It’s gleaming red, clearly well-taken care of, and even has a green garland draped over the front. Eddie only has a second to wonder how safe that is before the car is pulling over just ahead of them.  A man gets out and walks towards Eddie, shrugging on a thick blue jacket as he moves. Eddie’s first thought is that he’s big. His second thought is that he’s beautiful. The man looks to be about Eddie’s age.  He’s all tall legs and broad shoulders, chest stretching out his jacket. His hair is short and curly and looks like it’s just begging for some snowflakes to get caught in it. He has a red mark on his eyebrow, probably a birthmark of some sort, kind blue eyes, and the nicest smile Eddie has ever seen. Yeah, he’s beautiful. He’s also talking, so maybe Eddie should stop thirsting and start listening.

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