#tbh i don't really even do much for any winter holidays i just thought a little group picture style thing wouldd be cute.

[senei]

ouh i never posted this. oops. christmas theme end of year doodle with the gyyuyyysss🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥ah🔥🔥🔥why is it🔥so stuffy in here🔥🔥hot🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥ahhh🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[ch1-kasak0]

Oh hey look I'm done🔥🔥

Anyway uhm I don't have a lot uhhhhhh it's 4am nearly for me so I should probably sleep but I can't be assed what do I do🤕🙏

Whoo dee doo♪♬

✭Bendy

•his horns are bendable, even when he isn't actively liquifying, but not as much. For example when he’s normal you'll be able to at the very least bend the tips, but not much beyond that, same with the spiky things on the side of his face

•hay fever. (Fuck summer)

•gets colds easily (fuck winter)

•double jointed knees, freaky🔥

•secretly reads magazines, specifically like fashion and entertainment ones, he's embarrassed by it for some reason

•would probably be a Lana Del Rey listener, only like 3 songs though, maybe he'd like rock lobster, his sense of music is all over the place but loves swing the most

•thrives at dusk, loves sunsets, especially in remote/forested areas, GRGRGRGRGR!!!!!

•is slowly overtime starting to forget what the lake looks like, along with silly vision as a whole, he'll never forget the dancing lady though<3 (is that what it's called? HELP)

✭mugman

•doesn't really like sweets, I mean he likes them, just not as much as the maniac he calls a brother, prefers pies and pastries

•during cups 3 days when he first got the demon blood and died(?) mugs didn't sleep much if at all, he had to be sedated to get any sort of sleep because he was so worried

•Insomnia, exploding head syndrome, sleep paralysis, he's just as horrible at sleep as cup is.. 🤕 he also sleep walks..

•Would text like an elderly person or :), ><,(ʘᴗʘ✿), ˙˚ʚ(´◡`)ɞ˚˙. No in between

•allergic to red meat, little man got attacked by a tick when he was younger (I don't remember which one it was)

•was obsessed with Quadratus when he first met the thing, tried to swim in it but soon learned that was a bad idea (it was COLD❄❄)

✭Sheba

•Chappell Roan and lady Gaga, maybe a little bit of Evangelion or Kendrick Lamar, depends 🙏🔥

•prefers sweet popcorn over salty or sweet n salty, absolute psycho

•does NOT know how to cook, milkshakes she's amazing at, actually cooking is a bit of a struggle, it's edible but not the best🤕

•actually likes licorice fizz wizz

•had appendicitis at some point in her life

✭Marcus

•his favourite anime would be devilman crybaby and devilman ova, prove me otherwise

•when he first got his wings and the little face wings he ripped one of them off, literally out of his head, that shit was BLOODY, he thought it was funny. And he actually keeps it in a jar

•he occasionally fills that jar with watered down shampoo, then opens it and flicks some of it at king dice and pretends it's (.), dice loses his shit everytime, Marcus finds it fucking hilarious but also gets told off by the devil, it's worth it (I would too tbh)

•likes analog horror a lot, his favourite would probably be the painter(if that's right) and the Mandela catalogue

•has a really nice apartment, but like it's modern, VERY modern, you'd see it in 2024 and think it's from the same era

•prefers winter over any season, but prefers Halloween over any holiday

•also likes licorice fizz wizz, he likes all the flavours<333

•bi, maybe pan

•is WAY too sharp on corners, he'd wait until the last second to turn it's terrifying because he's always going over the speed limit, especially if the roads empty🤕 sometimes definitely been thrown out of a window before

✭Oswald

•his hair is about shoulder length (not fur, hair, there's a difference) and he isn't very good at taking care of it, just kinda put it up one day and doesn't take it down until his next shower

•during the time when Ortensias death was recent he would wear her Nightgowns to bed if he could fit in them, still does that sometimes

✭Finley (happy late birthday my little fennec<33)

•took WAY too long to learn how to tie laces, his parents tried to teach him, but it just never clicked for him until he was about a teen

•also has to deal with hay fever 🤕

•also hates winter because his ears get cold

•used to absolutely cherish anything anyone got him, even if it was cheap shit, he'd love it anyway

✭Charles Harris (“Lucky”)

•Prefers champagne over any other alcohol, maybe some gin and lemonade as well, yum

✭Other

•brownies aren't really popular for Grannys house, but Red and Cuphead like them a lot so really they're the only ones eating them other than granny herself

•Marcus and Metatron have met at least once. Even if only briefly.

[1d1195]

Hi Sam!! It’s been so long omg😭😭😭 I will explain later tbh bc it’s a bit wild and long! But omg I’ve missed you😭(might be a two parter 😔)

I think your gifts probably give off the vibe of being so cute and presented so well that they are just too pretty to open!

And we love a hates everyone but her moment! And your grumpy characters are a good mixture of grumpy! Like they aren’t ever truly “mean” if that makes sense lol

I can definitely understand choosing the route of “pretending” stuff doesn’t matter in order to have some peace for your mental health! I think in general we’ve all experienced some form of that whether it be in our personal lives or the world. Sometimes it just needs to happen in order to not breakdown. So I get it, there’s nothing wrong with that! Been actually do familiar with that technique lately with how life is going HAHA

How has your reading been lately?? Anything exciting? Or disappointing?! A possible new book boyfriend or are we hating some characters rn?!

Going to the symphony does sound all grown up lol but it was so nice and it made me really just miss the whole vibes of experiencing that kind of performance! My brother and I are very much nerds when it comes to music lol but omg I’m the total opposite I feel less productive! I get tired around 4 pm now 😭 and omg the COLD😭 so brutal and I think im low in iron so I’m basically freezing all the time lol I haven’t started my winter break yet! I start it in about two weeks! But idk how long it is tbh lol

Oh bestie I love when you do rom-com stuff like sometimes the cheesier the better! You just do those vibes well and it’s nice to read like “feel good moment” stuff! And tbh if I had a chance in some alternate universe to kiss HIM I WOULD TAKE IT!!! I do think you’re creative! Maybe like the painting/drawing stuff isn’t your vibe but the way you write bestie?! SO GOOD! Like these plots,plots twists,love confessions, THE YEARNING?!? You do have a very creative mind! And these dividers are just adorable!

I hope you were able to end November on a semi okay note! I know you’ve mentioned how hard it’s been this past month and I hope you were able to relax a bit for the holidays!(hope that was at least okay!) also hope you got to eat some good potatoes in any way!!

I did notice you were a bit quiet this year about your birthday! But I assumed it was mainly because it was towards the beginning of the week and school probably got in the way! But I love that your students made it a bit better! And of course glad you have some lovely people in your life because you deserve that too!!-💜

I can't make them mean, I think it's my biggest fault in writing 😭 I want to make them grumpier and meaner but I just look at Harry with his dimply smile and his cinnamon roll hair and simply can't picture him being mean.

I'm sorry you're really going through it right now. I love to compartmentalize the bad and ignore it until I can deal with it later. Not sure if it's the healthiest way to handle things but I think it's gotta be done sometimes.

I have not been reading much 😭 I'm working on a Christina Lauren book. It's related to another one that I read last year and it's okay but I don't love it tbh right now. I'm only about 70 pages in. I'm surprised though because my friend who's like the biggest bookwork I know thought it was one of their best and I'm just not seeing it atm. Hopefully it will get better. I revisited my basketball bf though for good measure. It had been a few weeks since I reread about him. I feel like I need a cheesy-wintry book boyfriend. I watched Hot Frosty on Netflix, it's incredibly ridiculous. 100/10 recommendation though. no other notes 😂

I love the music relationship you have with your brother! That's so cute. You and the tuba right? I hope i didn't make that up but I can't even remember when we talked about your instrument last so I don't think I could find it if I tried.

Idk, I feel like with limited sunlight it's like I'm being timed and i have to get more done in a shorter amount of time 😂 I love the cold so much because I get to cover up my body the way I like ☠ let's not read into that. I just love sweaters and boots. I feel way more teacher-y in the winter than i do in the summer. But I get it. My bf is a chilly person. I call our apartment The Tropic of Cancer because he has it on a boiling temp (73). I open the window making full eye contact with him when the sun comes through in the afternoon. ANYWAY. I am sorry you're cold. I totally get that and I know this is a rough time of year for a lot of people.

I don't think it's a choice that you kiss him given the chance. It's a given.

I love spending time with my fam for Thanksgiving so that was nice. But it was a long busy working. I feel like I didn't get much relaxation time but I tried. It'll be a quick turn around until winter break so at least there's that. I'm hoping to finish my Christmas shopping soon and relax a little more.

One of my fave students got into trouble right around my bday and I know it's dumb but I was so bummed out about it I barely wanted to celebrate 😂 honestly the student probably wouldn't even have known it was my birthday but idk. it's hard to explain. Kid makes my whole day just to see him. The event day of was also tricky and exhausting. But regardless.

Onto part two thanks for being the best and sweet and lovely 💕

xoxo

[mus1cnmov13f311nn]

hai im isa (d1 yap session ahead)

“there is no other, she is my lover” - me thinking about all my favs

just a lil about me !! (scroll to the bottom for my fav bottoms)

- i LOVEE winter n im december baby (IM 18 NOW GUYS I PROMISE) but halloweens my fav holiday ever

- sharks n dinosaurs are my fav animals

- i listen to a lot of music 😻😻 more so rap, kpop, drill, indie, n metal !!

- eyedress, alex g, a$ap rocky, kay flock, seventeen, gojira, wallows, n playboi cardi are my favs !! but i def like many more artists just ask away !!

- ive been meaning to get into more things !! like watching more shows n animes n movies n listening to different music so if you have any recs pls feel free to share !!

- i dont game a lot BUT i do love games like roblox, minecraft, until dawn, fnaf, at dead of night n a bunch more that ive watched but havent played yet lol

- i also love many shows like soy luna, gravity falls, demon slayer, criminal minds n a lot others i cant think of rn lmao

- i LOVEE movies like snow white, mulan, corpse bride, alice in wonderland, killer klowns from outer space, american physco n many others !!

- i really love movie franchises like friday the 13th, it, childs play, harry potter, the karate kid, scream, avatar n a lot others !!

now onto my opinions about fandoms im in n opinions about my fav ships !!

- obvi i respect everyones thoughts on ships that i ship as well even if i do not agree !!

- but i like what i like n i just like my favs taking it 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

- believe me im TRIED reading the other side of my ships but i just dont enjoy it yk

- basically i literally only interact with fics n stuff that are smutless or my goat is bottoming 🙂‍↕️

the following are of ships and/or characters that are my favs !!

bottom! johnny ‘pretty boy’ lawrence from “the karate kid” franchise

my fav n has been my fav for years tbh hes so pretty n gay n girlfriend coded n i just love william zabka

- regarding ships n stuff i literally love shipping johnny with everyone in the series !! more specifically the cobras i love the lil polycule they have going on !!

bottom! ao’nung from the “avatar” franchise

also one of my favs !! wrote a few fics of my lil fishie boy but i have toned it down a bit as i grow older n older than this alien

- with shipping i like ao’nung more with lo’ak n rotxo than neteyam but i do still like the pairing !! i just think all of the outcomes ive found with avatar fics ruined netenung for me a lil bit

bottom! draco malfoy from the “harry potter” franchise

love draco sm hes just such an angsty character with issues that just add to his gorgeousness bc zoo wee mama is he a sight

- also i enjoy shipping draco with lots of different characters !! i do find myself reading a lot of him x blaise n harry bc their just so perfect for him n truly handle draco which i love !!

bottom! shidou ryuusei from the “bluelock” anime

i love shidou hes my fav gyaruo to ever walk the earth n hes genuinely so unhinged n deranged its impressive n i love him

- ngl i also love shidou with everyone else !! ig more so with the itoshi brothers bc ive read more fics about them n just love the dynamics authors come up with

i have a lot more lmao like shouto todoroki, eli moskowitz, max goof, victor criss, jj maybank, theon greyjoy, zuko n A LOT others but the reason i didnt zero in on them much is bc ive either not finished the series theyre in (jj, theon, todoroki, eli) or i have n just havent found any moots that like it too lmao (zuko, vic, max)

anyways dni list is to like be a decent n not hateful person n ill probs tag everything with isa yaps or some variation of that :P

don't know what imma post in the future probs just gonna be hcs n reboots n other random shi BUTTT my ask me anything is right there ask LITERALYY anything i love to yap :3 ty for reading :D

[11h36]

Spending the holidays with them

An: You know I had to drop one last thing before the year ended, we're just gonna act like this isn't late as hell 🥲

Shoko

First of all Shoko is secretly such an attentive gift giver you'd swear she read your mind. Even if she seems like she's not really paying all that much attention to you, She's definitely listening. She's had all year to pick up on what you're into this time around, along with some things you didn't even know you wanted. She's so grateful if you check up on her often even if she doesn't say it. Shoko can tend to get in a melancholy mood around this time of year, especially if shes stuck working late. Your presence is a welcome distraction from work and would definitely do her some good.

Gojo

Now you already KNOW this man is getting you the most over the top gifts, and if you're the type that hates receiving presents he'll wanna do it even more 😭 he's actually pretty good at choosing them but he can't stop himself from at least getting you one tacky gift (he gets you a big ass blanket with his face on it pls don't even acknowledge it) He's busy as hell but he'll make time to see you no matter what, even if its just for a couple hours. If you're going to see your fam he's tagging along with no prior notice (dw tho he'll try to be on his best behavior) but his corny ass wins them over somehow 🥴

Nanami

Like with most holidays he doesn't wanna do anything too public, not that he doesn't have the energy to but he'd rather keep it simple and focus on you 👀 he's definitely a quality over quantity person so he'd rather get you a couple useful, timeless gifts that you'll really love rather than a bunch of smaller ones (hell, he might just do both tbh). You already know mans likes to travel, but he knows how stressful it can be around the end of the year so he plans for everything far in advance. If you do go anywhere it'll be scenic and peaceful, and whether you want it to be somewhere hot to take your mind off winter or go to a cozy cabin is totally up to you.

Choso

With him the focus is mostly on experiencing new things like he's so curious about everything so be ready to answer tons of questions. For example, he wants to know why people eat these specific foods during this time of year, or what difference does it snowing make, why so many people seem to either love or hate it and so on. Everything is just so new and intriguing to him and he doesn't wanna miss a single thing so the more detailed you are the better. He's so emotional if you invite him to chill w your friends/family 🥺 like wow you'd let him in on such a family oriented event? He may be blowing it out of proportion but he appreciates it more than he can express.

Mei Mei

Mei Mei likes to buy you gifts leading up to the main event (really its because she can't wait to see the look on your face) because she says it builds your excitement. She's absolutely spoiling you and she doesn't wanna hear a single complaint cause you know she has the funds 😏 As for you, knowing her she'll appreciate money straight up just as much as any thoughtful gift so if you're stressing about what to get her you always have a plan B. On top of getting you someone's rents worth in gifts she'll wanna take you out to dinner and let you pick whatever else you'd like to do. If for whatever reason she can't do everything y'all had planned to, she's definitely making it up to you however she can when she isn't on her grind working.

Geto

That one mf that SWEARS he's not going crazy w the gifts and then the day comes and you see him w all these wrapped presents and a big ass smile on his face like

And he does this every single year can you really be shocked atp? He definitely keeps your tastes in mind tho and and a lot of his gifts are subtle and practical but with everyday uses. Like Nanami, I feel like he'd wanna keep the festivities low-key, just the two of y'all if possible. He'll try to spend the whole day with you because its not often that he gets the chance to. Would honestly not mind whatsoever if you wanted to stay in and cook together, he can throw down otl 👀

[ideks-on-mars]

I made ReonSemiShira beach day hcs so I thought why not make one for the colder months just because I'm a cold weather/winter/fall person ¯＼_(ツ)_/¯

ANYWAYS REONSEMISHIRA COLD TIME HCS LET'S GO!!!

- Let's start off with stating that Semi and Reon aren't the best in the cold weather

- Meanwhile if it felt like a cold October all year round, Shirabu would be perfectly content

- It's funny how the only one not born in a cold season of the three of them likes it the most

- Semi and Reon just think that Shirabu doesn't understand how jealous you get as a kid when all your other friends who were born in May - August got to have cool pool parties for their birthdays, meanwhile you just had to stay inside or you'll freeze 😪

- I get it boys, I'm a November baby ✋️😪 fun fact, I share a birthday with Mickey Mouse lmao

- Anyways

- Despite loving cold weather, that doesn't really mean that Shirabu likes to go OUTSIDE. He just likes having a excuse to stay INside

- Decked out in sweats, dragging a blanket around with you everywhere you go around the house like you're a little kid. It's all Shirabu's absolute favorite.

- One thing Reon despises about colder weather is cold mornings. The rest doesn't bother him as much, but the mornings? He could cry

- Having to get dressed so fast just to avoid all the cold air in your bedroom even though you're half asleep and still tired. It's even worse if you don't have socks on, not that you won't feel the freezing cold floor anyway. If only they had carpet in the dorms instead of hardwood floors.

- Semi likes that they usually serve, or have packets at the lunch tables, of hot chocolate. The good ones that already have the little mini marshmallows in them. Brings him back. He always talks about it and in those moments he sounds even more like an old man than Reon

- They all pretty much enjoy Christmas. They all get each other one gift (they mutually agree to keep it at one) and it's so special to them just to spend a holiday together. Quality time is one of the biggest things in their relationship tbh

- Top tier cuddling temperatures. Can cuddle ad much as they want without getting too hot because how the hell can you when if you let go of each other you're gonna get frostbite

- This is Semi "the furnace" Eita's time to shine

- Besides that Semi thinks Winter can go off somewhere and never come back. He's sick of it. He wants it to snow on Christmas and the day after, that's it.

- Semi refuses to preform any Christmas songs. They will be the death of him, he swears by it.

- He's not Mariah Carey, leave him alone. 💀

- Reon doesn't hate it but he doesn't exactly love it either

- Reon's not built for cold weather 😭

- He likes September, that's like his limit. He won't like the weather again until about April. If it's a warmer year, then mid March 😪

- He doesn't really talk about it, but Semi would like to try snowboarding, at least once. He thinks it'd be cool

- Shirabu can ice skate, and he looks good while he does it. He's so beautiful he brings tears to Reon and Semi's eyes. 🥲

- He likes snow too. The grumpy one likes something as just, sort of childish, as snow. There's a tinge of sweet innocence to it and it just brings a weight off his shoulders. Even if it's just throwing a snowball at Semi's head really quick and watching him whine while Reon brushes the snow out of his hair. It's just fun.

- On the topic of snowballs and Shirabu, someone needs to put him in the MLB because with the way he throws those snowballs he might as well be a D1 pitcher. Semi and Kawanishi are usually the victims when it comes to that. Shirabu doesn't throw anything at his sweet Reon <3 he's Reon, how could anyone ever wanna do anything bad to him? I mean just look at how sweet his face is

- He's been tempted go shove snow down Semi's jacket but he's not that mean. He'll save that for Goshiki or Tendō. Maybe Ushijima if he wakes him up at 6 AM (on a WEEKEND! A WEEKEND!) just to ask him to set again.

- Semi doesn't throw snowballs at his boyfriends, but he'll throw them at anyone ELSE who throws snowballs at his boyfriends. He throws them at Tendō and Yamagata just for the hell of it tho.

- Reon's not big on snow, it's nice to look at, he'll watch from the gym doors 😭 tho STZW HAS gotten him to join once or twice. (It was more like STZW used Semi and Shirabu as a way to get Reon to join them)

- "Pleeeeaaaseeee Reooooooo." "But Ei-" "Reon-San, it won't even be for too long. We just want you to stand out there with us." "I'm right in the gym, why?" "Cuz we love you?" "Yeaaaaaahhh, cuz we loooooovvvveee youuuu." "Dragging your words is not doing anything, Eita."

- Reon's soft for them, don't let him try and fool you.

- They made up for it later by coddling him

- They try and make cookies. None of them are specifically good at baking but ya know, where's the fun in not trying?

- Semi eats half the cookie dough. Shirabu and Reon have had to slap his hand away too many times to count.

- They actually turn out ok!! Some of them are really big and sorta connected but who said they had to be pretty to taste good ¯＼_(ツ)_/¯

- Baking experience went well, 10/10, great job gays 👏✨️

- Now don't get me started on candles.

- THEY ALL LOVE CANDLES

- During December they go for the basic Christmas smells because you have to get into the ✨️spirit✨️. Fresh pine, cinnamon, and sugar cookies.

- Besides that, they just get whatever they find that they like.

- Shirabu loves black teakwood, get him black teakwood.

- Semi likes cinnamon a lot but usually he likes to get more of a smokey type of smell. Either that or cloves

- Reon loves fruity (haha fruity, get it cuz he's gay) smells. Scents that include pineapple are probably his favorite. Like whatever you imagine a candle called "fruit punch" would smell like, he'd probably like it

- They have a hard time agreeing on the candle thing ✋️💀

- Cuddle piles and big fluffy blankets. I can't believe I didn't mention this one sooner.

- The one time of the year they can drag Shirabu to bed without too much trouble because man, he's cold too. He's already a naturally cold person. This isn't good for him. The bed is where he belongs in the winter.

- They basically hibernate 💀

- It's hot as balls outside and I'm missing the cold months so there's my cold times ReonSemiShira hcs 😩 until my creativity turns on again. Or someone yells at me in my inbox for requests, idk 🤭

[monsoonblooms12]

Christmas with the Waverleys ❄️: Part II

Summary: How do things turn out when Alex and Pooja are teleported to the 19th century for a Victorian Christmas🎄?

A/N: Hi, how is everyone doing💫💛? Firstly, wishing a very happy Christmas Eve to everyone🎄! TBH I still cannot believe this year is about to end. Anywho, I wish everyone’s life is filled with joy, wonder and happiness and the new year brings you loads of new possibilities and new memories. Love you all!💛

If you enjoyed the story, please like, leave a comment or reblog. Your feedback keeps me going 💕

Thank you so very much @caseyvalentineramsey for prereading and @jamespotterthefirst for prereading and helping me up with the editing. You guys are life-savers and I love you💛💛

Characters: For this part, the characters are my OH f!MC(Dr. Pooja Sharma) and OH F!OC (Dr. Alexandra Walton), Eleanor Waverley, Thomas Waverley, Clarissa Waverley, Simon Waverley, Rose Waverley and William Waverley

Word Count: around 3.2K

Rating: General

Prompts :-

CFWC(@choicesficwriterscreations ) Winter Season Prompt #6: Character A doesn’t like the holidays. B loves it. Will B try to find out why or convince A to celebrate it?

@choicesmonthlychallenge ​~Sibling Appreciation: The Waverley Siblings

@choicesdecemberchallenge ​ Day 24: Eve

December 24th (contd.)

Suddenly it felt as if the world was spinning very, very rapidly around them. They felt dizzy, nauseous. Just when bearing everything was becoming too much, a chilly air went past them.

They slowly opened their eyes. And the sight in front of them had them holding their breath without their knowledge.

A huge medieval mansion, covered in snow, appeared before them. It was majestic, beautiful and warm.

They looked around. As far as the eye could see, No other house was visible.

Is this the place they were supposed to reach? Or did something go wrong?

Pooja and Alex looked around in utter awe. Both due to the mansion and the wonder if they had been teleported to 19th century London.

"There you are!" A deep, humble, feminine voice called out.

Turning around they saw a young girl either approaching 20 or in her very early 20s coming out from the mansion towards them. She wore a medieval red gown, the upper half of which was covered by a shawl, and only the lower half with minute patterns of red silk was visible.

Not knowing what else to do, Pooja and Alex, too started walking through the snow towards her.

After a few minutes, they stood face to face. The girl had a small, faint smile, but her eyes expressed the happiness she felt on meeting her visitors.

She bowed slightly.

"I am Eleanor Waverley."

"You both must be Pooja and Alexandra!"

Confused, both of them bowed similarly as Eleanor had. Confirming her words, Pooja spoke, "Yes! I am Pooja, and she" She pointed towards Alex, " is Alexandra."

"Great! Oh! I haven't even invited you in. Please follow me."

"This is our house, The Braidwood Manor." 

Eleanor added as she opened the brown panelled glass door and led them in.

The interiors of the Manor gave a majestic vibe. A huge golden chandelier with 7 ornate lamps hung down from the high ceiling. The floor had decorated tiles of various shades of orange and brown. 

On entering, Pooja and Alex were mesmerized with the beautiful inside. It also provided them with the warmth which they were craving since the time they teleported to the Victorian Era of Britain.

When the two were taking in all the details, Eleanor's voice jolted them out of their thoughts.

"From the time Mrs Ainsworth informed us that some guests were going to join us for Christmas, we were excited. Especially my sister and my little brother." A smile lightened up her face as Eleanor gazed gratefully at her guests.

"I thank you from the bottom of my heart for joining us this year. I promise you will not regret anything about all this. We rarely have visitors on Christmas. Your presence is like a light in our dark, solitary winter nights. Thank you, thank you very much!"

 A little tear slipped down her eye as the smile remained still on her face, signifying her happiness.

Pooja stepped forward. 

"Eleanor, It is not you but us who should be thankful. Thank you for letting us celebrate this Christmas with you. Maybe, finally, my best friend—" She pointed towards Alex "—will warm up to the idea of holidays. We are very excited for the celebrations" 

She finished with a smile as Alex joined her. Alex's face, too, bore a smile, but it didn't quite crinkle the corners of her eye. It was a pleasantry.

"We are excited too! Let me introduce you to my famil- Oh!" Eleanor abruptly stopped. "I nearly forgot! Let me first show you your rooms. And-" 

She seemed awkward, as if searching for words. She looked down at their dresses.

And Alex, understanding what she was trying to signify, relieved her from her awkwardness.

"Eleanor, I guess it has something to do with our dresses, right?"

Not knowing what to say, She nodded her head slightly.

Pooja said, "Ohh Yes! Eleanor, please help us with them?"

Eleanor was relieved for not having to say it herself. She was pleased with their intuition and understanding nature.

"Please follow me. I will provide you with everything."

She led the two of them up the Grand stairs to their rooms. As the two slowly took in their surroundings, Eleanor came and provided them both with a beautiful Victorian gown. Pooja's was teal and white, while Alex's was hunter green and Congo red.

Once ready and all decked up, Eleanor took them for introductions.

The three of them entered the dining area of the Manor, and slowly the big family of three young children and their parents came into view, seated on the dining table, behind which, the wall bore an intricately decorated mural and a magnificent fireplace along with some painting of the family.

The sound of the footsteps caused five heads to turn their way, each accompanied by a gentle smile and warmth in their eyes. Each, except one. The boy's face did turn towards them, but it remained hostile and indifferent.

"Seems like he doesn't prefer our company"

"Mmm-hmm. It's okay, We are just here for a day"

Pooja and Alex went up to the friendly members who had now got up from their chairs and stood to welcome them. 

Eleanor, went to the elder lady, and spoke to her, "Mum, they are our guests for Christmas." She went up to Pooja. "This is Pooja" and then to Alex "and this is Alexandra"

Her mother stepped forward and the two girls bowed like they had seen Eleanor do when she met them. She was pleased and warmly welcomed them.

"Ahh! So happy to have two golden girls joining us. I am Rose Waverley." She kindly gestured them to get seated at the table along with everyone else.

Once everyone settled down, Eleanor finished up the rest of the introductions. Her father William Waverley, her sister Clarissa Waverley and her two brothers, Thomas and Simon.

After chatting a bit more, they finally delved into the Celebration plans.

"My dears, we haven't started putting the decorations yet, because I very strongly believe that decorations are a very essential part of igniting the holiday spirit." Mrs. Waverley informed.

Alex nearly scoffed at the 'Holiday Spirit' but realizing the circumstances they were in, she stopped herself.

Holiday spirit, ugh! Why Poo Why?

But Pooja was genuinely excited. She always wanted to visit a Victorian house and celebrate Holidays the Victorian way.

And all this? It felt like a dream come true.

She excitedly said, "Very True, Mrs. Waverley! And please don't worry! We will help in every way we can."

"Great then! We can start working then. Ellie, and our guests can put up the decorations, while Clarissa helps me in the kitchen. Thomas can put up everyone's stockings, and two more for our guests, at the fireplace, while Simon and Dad finish the book they were reading."

Everyone happily nodded and went on to carry out their assigned jobs.

Pooja, Alex and Eleanor, headed towards the Parlour. It was grand. 

Two huge bay windows brought in the faint light of the exteriors. By one of the window, an elegant piano sat peacefully and on the other side was a large, comfortable couch, perfect for family seating.

And just beside the couch, was a beautiful, delicately manicured, fir tree stood as the symbolism of the Festivals.

Pooja and Alex were so immersed in viewing everything that they didn't notice that Eleanor was not there with them. They realized the same when she came with a huge box in her hand.

"Here are the decorations that are to be placed" 

She set down the box that she was carrying. It was filled to the rim with glass ornaments, crackers, lights, red paper strips and various other decors of tin and leather.

"But I am really confused about which pieces to put up and which to skip out?" 

Eleanor sighed, staring at the plethora of ornaments. 

Pooja nudged Alex, "Don't worry! When Alexandra Walton is here, nothing can go wrong!"

What in the world? Poo has lost her mind. Oh, No!! Now what?

"Uh... Huh. Ya, I mean, sure. I will help."

"Help, Lex? Nah. You will lead, we will follow."

Eleanor let out a gentle chortle as Pooja continued to tease Alex. She was in awe of both of their friendships.

Suddenly she remembered that soon, very soon, they will take their leave.

She sighed as she thought. Even though they had come in her life for an hour or so at most, it felt like they knew each other since forever.

"Eleanor?" She was brought back to the Braidwood Manor by the sublimely worried voice of Pooja. She looked at them to see both the girls looking at her with a concerned look.

"Eleanor? Is everything alright? If there is any trouble troubling you, you can share it. We will help any way we can!" Pooja and Alex assured.

"No! No worries, as such. Just..." A pause. "I have never had anyone like both of you in my life. Although my family is loving, and I will forever be grateful for them, but... I have, never had friends like you both are."

"Oh, Ellie!" Pooja calling her by her nickname caught her off guard for a moment, but she soon got her grip and smiled at her. "You are our friend. Good friend," 

"Great friend" Alex inserted.

"No matter, we are here tomorrow or not, you will always be our friend,"

"Always?" Eleanor sought for a confirmation.

"Always." The two assured while placing a hand on Ellie's shoulder. Their hearts were full of the feelings of a freshly sprouted planting of friendship.

"Oh-kay! So let's start creating a masterpiece out of this tree, shall we?" Pooja shot an excited look towards her friends.

"Yaa, Happy Holidays." Alex groaned and rolled her eyes.

"Alexandra, you won't regret it! Let's get going!"

"If you say so." Alex gave her a tiny smile. She was not the one to turn down a good friend.

"And, it's Alex" she added as the three went up to look through the ornament.

Time passed, like a gushing stream flowing down a rocky hill, as the three meticulously put each glass ornament, each cracker and the fairy lights, one by one, with extreme care and perfection. 

Pooja was hyped, Eleanor excited, and Alex, very strangely, was Happy. 

Was it because of the company, or had she finally begun to enjoy holidays? That will forever remain a mystery. 

But will it be so bad to see Alexandra Walton opening up to the idea of festivals? Not a mince!

An unknown number of hours later, they were finally done. They stepped back to admire their handiwork.

And didn't it reflect their hard work! 

Each delicately placed ornament, each strand of fairy light, each funfilled cracker made the tree look heavenly. 

Their placements complemented each other and their collaboration was splendid. 

If they weren't friends made for each other, who were?

As Pooja, Alex and Ellie stood admiring the bejewelled fir, a soft aroma filled the room. It was then they realized, how hungry they had been! As soon as the thoughts crossed their mind, Clarissa came into the parlour. The power of telepathy!

"The food had been served! Mom invited you all to the dining room." She almost left when her eyes fell on the tree.

"Woooow! This is so pretty! Mom and Dad will be so happy."

She went to where Pooja and Alex stood.

"Thank you soo much for this. I have never seen our tree looking soo beautiful! You two are angels."

The little girl's happiness reflected in her eyes.

Alex lightly placed her hand on her shoulder. "We enjoyed decorating it too! But you should thank your sister first. Without her, this wouldn't have been able to do it so perfectly."

Clarissa went to her sister and gave her a big hug. "You know you're the best Eleanor. You're the best big sister." 

Eleanor shed a tear as she hugged her little sister back. "You are precious too, Clarissa! You, Thomas, Simon, you all are!"

After staying in the hug for a bit longer, Clarissa escorted them to the dining room. As soon as they entered, the delicious aroma of several lavish and extravagant delicacies overpowered their senses. Their mouths watered. 

At the table, they say a perfectly roasted stuffed turkey sat at the centre. Mashed potatoes, gravy and vegetables were placed in sparkly silver. There was cranberry sauce. Oysters, Yorkshire Pudding and tender Chicken looked delightful.

"Please take a seat my dears" Mrs Waverley urged as she placed two decorative plates in front of them along with all the additional pieces of cutlery.

"This is a traditional English Christmas Feast. Enjoy yourselves!" She said as she whole-heartedly served her guests.

After they finished the huge servings of the main course, dessert was served. A beautifully made Christmas pudding and a piece of fruitcake.

If not before, Alex had definitely melted by now. As she finished the last crumb of the delicacies served, she thought to herself, "Maybe Holidays aren't so bad. Food, Friends, Happiness. I don't think I could ask for more." 

What a growth!

After the dinner, as Pooja went to see the Christmas tree one last time, she heard a soft melody touching her ears, which came from the Parlour. As Pooja went in, she saw the silhouette of a boy playing the Grand Piano. As she went in, she realized that it was Thomas.

Without disturbing him, she stood a little closer. Thomas must have realized that someone was there. He abruptly turned back.

"What are you doing here?"

"I remembered a tune that I learnt some while ago. Is it okay if I play?" Pooja enquired.

"Fine. Go On." 

Thomas remained Stoic, but he was definitely intrigued.

Pooja slowly took a seat at the piano. She played the gentle notes of a Parlour music tune she had picked up from Alekhya. Thomas closed his head as he lightly swayed his head with the soft tune.

Once finished, He looked up to Pooja at awe.

"Where did he you learn that from? That was melodious!"

Not answering his question, Pooja offered, "Do want to learn it?"

Thomas let out an excited Yes. And the duo spent the rest of the evening teaching each other tunes and talking a bit here & there.

All this while Alex went to Simon. The little boy was so excited to see her. Mr Waverley left him with her as he went to have a stroll.

Simon sat on her lap and Alex, told him colourful stories, of fairies, of dragons and even of the future. Her storytelling won his heart and his demands for One More! never diminished.

 At last, as he fell in a sweet slumber, the long evening of stories ended.

A little while later, Pooja came searching her. She told her about her evening with Thomas and Alex softly told about how she spent her evening with Little Simon.

As they chatted, they did not take notice of Mr Waverley coming back in the room. When he slowly called for Simon, that's when they got aware of his presence.

As Alex handed Simon back to him and the two took their leave, Mr Waverley stopped them. They turned to see the man having a smile of gratitude on his lightly wrinkled face.

"I can not thank the both of you enough for coming here today. Our Christmas, Holidays have always been just the family. My kids always wanted to have someone over for the occasion, but living in a solitary area like this didn't make it easy for people to come over. Having you here, I can undoubtedly say that this was the Best Christmas Eve we have ever had!"

At his words, both Pooja and Alex had tiny droplets at the corner of their eyes. They thanked him and chatted with him for a little while before finally retiring for the night.

December 25th

The Christmas morning began when Eleanor came waking the two sleepyheads and asking them to come and see the gifts they had received.

They got dressed and as they entered the Parlour, were greeted with excited squeals and heartfelt laughter, that rubbed away any reminiscences of sleep that remained.

They saw the family opening their gifts and the floor all covered with handkerchiefs, pieces of jewellery, board games books, mufflers, embroidered suspenders and even larger articles like a theatrophone and a dishwasher.

Pooja and Alex too got sweets, nuts, little handmade trinkets, jewellery, reading books, watch case and scarves. 

The unique article that Pooja got was a vintage board game while for Alex it was an Indian work humidor. 

Both of them also received a box of home-made cookies each. Everything was too precious for them, the bonding that they had formed with this happy family was all they needed for a great time.

A lot of talks, food and smiles later, all of them dressed up for the Church.

However, Pooja and Alex realized they didn't have much time left. They asked Eleanor about the time.

It was still early. Perhaps they would be able to listen to the carols before they had to take their leave.

"Ellie, I don't think we will be able to stay for longer. We will get to hear the carols but, we don't much time left."

"Can't you stay here with us?" Eleanor said as sadness spread over her features.

"We are sorry Eleanor, but there are some circumstances not in our hand. When time comes, one has to bid Adieu! But the feeling is definitely mutual." Alex softly replied.

Their heart broke at the thought that they would never be able to see each other again. But what is the use of denying the inevitable.

Eleanor was one determined girl. She wouldn't let them miss the carols!

"You came this time, you will come again. You know the right person who can bring you back. Promise me, Promise me you will come back!" Eleanor requested.

Then it dawned upon them. If the lady brought them here once, she could bring them back again!

Happily, they promised, "Promise."

And with that, the three hurried down to join the family on their way to the Church.

Carol singers and musicians played and sang the five melodious and popular carols of the era. Beginning their performance with O Come all ye Faithful, and the symphony continued with Once in Royal David’s City, moving on to See Amid the Winters Snow, O Little Town of Bethlehem.

At last came the majestic music of Away in a Manger.

Each of the performance was a musical gem, and if they could, they would have recorded each of the pieces and take them with them.

But just as the ending notes of the Carol began playing, Pooja and Alex, started feeling slightly light-headed.

Their time, here, was coming to an end.

Quietly whispering their hurried goodbyes, they picked the bag of their gifts.

As they went last notes of the Carols faded, they faded from the 19th century with the pieces of love they had garnered from the Era of Victoria.

Only one thought crossed their mind as their senses finally gave out.

This was a Christmas well spent.

PS: Lots of hearty thank yous to you for reading💖! I hope you have a great day ahead💖, and wishing you a Very Merry Christmas is Advance🎄!

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[boba-beom]

happy almost one year with your blog!! i’m so glad i got to meet you on here, you’ve made tumblr such a lovely place for me! i’m happy we’re moots 💛 i’m sorry to hear life hasn’t been going perfect for you but i’m glad you seem p positive! i’m sure you’re 110% right and things will get better soon! hopefully the break will be even nicer to you and give you the rest you deserve! manifesting you only good things! 💕 i’ve just been busy with school and work but i’ve been playing board games with some new friends and my bf in my spare time and i’m excited to get some free time when the semester is over! do you have any holiday plans or are you looking forward to anything this winter?

here’s a little mullet gyu for you bc this concept pic of ice cream date gyu always gave me ~ thoughts ~ and ~ feelings ~ 💘 hope you get everything you could possibly want this holiday szn!! feel free to dm me or slide into my ask box if you ever need anything or wanna talk 💗

aweee 🥺🥺 thank you so much, and honestly I'm glad we found each other on here, you've made it an enjoyable place for me also hehe 💛 and it's alright tbh, this don't always go to plan but that's okay too~ and I really hope this upcoming holiday szn is gonna be good, I need a rest but I'll be here majority of the time anyway <: oooh but board games!! which ones have you been playing? I can't remember the last time I played board games ;-; I just remember that it chess and I've now forgotten how to play 🧍‍♀️ I'm glad you're finding it fun to play with your new friends and bf though!

ah well I'm having a few of my cousins visiting in a couple weeks just in time to celebrate my sister's 19th bday! then I think a few of my friends are coming back into town from uni so we're gonna go ice skating and probably go to the christmas market in the city centre, there'll be a ferris wheel so it'll be nice to take some group photos again :'D

but thank you for little mullet gyu 🥺 you've reminded me how much I've missed the You concept ahhh 💖 but you'll be sure to see me in your inbox, tsym again angel <3

[thoi2020]

Hello it is 🧑‍🎄! My apologies for not sending messages consistently and punctually. Happy Christmas Eve! I hope the past few days have been kind to you! Don't worry about late responses, I do not mind at all.

And no it's not mean, it's okay if nobody is particularly "skilled" at gifts! Do you enjoy giving presents more or receiving them?

Regarding new year's resolutions, I too am a bit of a procrastinator, so I don't blame you about not thinking ahead. My problem usually is that I spend too much time daydreaming about the future while neglecting the things I should be doing in the present so that I can reach that specific future... But I digress.

I believe I'm the same about memory and the days bleeding into one, and I found that journaling does help! However, formal journaling isn't the only way to document your day. I think sometimes, instead of forcing yourself to conform to one method of documenting your day, maybe allow yourself to be spread across platforms and places? I now learn to retrace my days by looking at my photos, screenshots, Instagram stories, Discord messages and so on. But I will say that recording the present is invaluable, if not for your future self, for your current self! Introspection is so important and it is something I too want to dive deeper into.

Good luck getting into a good college! Do you have any colleges or subjects in mind? I can imagine studying is hard, but know that the entirety of Bitch Pack has your back! Even if this is not a formal resolution, it is indeed a goal that is worth working towards, and we are cheering on you all the way.

Getting more sun is so important! Is it sunny there in winter? I hope that even if it is not sunny, you can still go out for 30 mins a day, because being cooped indoors for an extended period of time might not be healthy. I presume it would be good to at least go out and get a change of scenery, don't you think?

My apologies for this ask being very long-winded, I hope you don't mind! I do not mind at all if you have long replies. To be honest, I think you might be able to guess who I am, but that's beside the point.

Is your cousin with you and your family now? I hope you are having a good week. I'm not sure if you have a Christmas holiday (I'm happy to hear you do not have exams on Christmas day itself, but unsure if that means you get time off or not necessarily), but either way, I hope you can have a good time. I know I am not properly answering your questions, but what is your ideal way of spending the new year? Do you usually spend it with your family? Would you prefer to spend it differently?

I also do want to say this: I am not the best at keeping up with my friends, but I see that it can be hard being in your family. I want you to know that I hear you and I'm really sorry. I know your parents can be strict and overbearing, and I know college might be an escape route of sorts for you. Know that you are loved and cared for, okay? And I wish you and your brother nothing but the best this Christmas 🧑‍🎄

hiii omg it's ok i completely feel u!!! i'm glad to receive this itself pls dont worry <3 i'm going to divide my answer in paragraphs so it's easier for u to read!

i prefer giving presents! i love the process of deciding on something and like. the excitement of wondering what they'll think of it, and if i am lucky enough to be around when they open it! january of this year, a friend of mine sent me the video of her opening my present and i go back and watch it every now and then, the joy is just that contagious! i LOVE receiving them too, though... another unparalleled joy tbh! it does leave me with the "oh there's no more new ones anymore" after opening them, u know? so that just ever so slightly sours it for me, but not that much!

alsooo that is SUCH a mood,,, ure literally like me for real... it's ok, perhaps this year we can both work on it a lil bit! any improvement is still improvement, right?

that's soo true,, i love ur thought process on this!! i want to work on taking more pictures- of me, of my day, etc. i think it will help me feel better about myself too (and maybe teach me a thing or two about posing properly lmaoo😭)

and aaa thank u so much!! i do actually, i'm aiming for IITs, which are like, the most prestigious engineering colleges in the country, there's quite a few, spread out over the country, but there's a lot of competition so it's pretty hard (at least for me haha)... as for subjects,, that really depends on how well i score, my first choice is comp sci engineering, and second is aeronautical engineering!

i agree! LOVE getting the sun,, we've been getting it quite a lot these days (at least compared to most of december) but i'm afraid we'll lose it soon bc it rains a lot in january... dont know how i'm going to make it out of bed on those days lol... we will see <3

oof my cousins did not visit, my grandma (mother's mother, she doesn't live with us) has covid so we all decided to cancel plans bc of that. but yes, i do have the day off! going to a christmas party in the evening tomorrow!

and as for my ideal new year's day... i think i'd just like to have a chill day full of stuff i enjoy doing. like i would want to wake up early and watch the first sunrise of the year, go for a walk, have my favourite breakfast... things that make me feel New and Shiny and Fresh and Blank Slate, u know?? i do spend it with my family which is... not bad at all, not really, but it's also not my ideal. i think that'll change as i spend more time away from them, but currently, for all 18 years of my life, i've spent NYD with them in pretty much the same way, so u can see how i'm dying for some change, right?

i'm just at a stage in life where i'm getting a bit weary of them and just like. years of missing out on friendships and the fun that comes along with it has started weighing a bit. i had started to resent them for it, thankfully i learnt and don't anymore, but that doesn't change how much i'm burning to get out of here and feel like my own person. this rlly ties into what u said at the end, about college being an escape route, and yeah it really is one for me at this point. i want to have friends and be affectionate with them and maybe even have a romantic relationship with someone without my parents bearing down on or judging me... fingers crossed x

aaa this got quite long, (thank u for saying u dont mind 💞 and also neither do i, love it actually!), i hope u have a lovely christmas and new year 💕