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Uma watched her crew climb more ornaments to her ship. She crossed her arms, hearing the joyful laugh that came from the youngest. They had never celebrated Christmas, but now that they were free, she had authorized them to decorate Lost Revenge anyway they wanted. Most of her crew was still studying, but they ran to the port when classes ended. She was used to all of that. Uma preferred to have them there, under her supervision and protection. Even though, King Ben had shown her that her people were safe and secure, she felt calmer by having her entire crew insight.
Lost Revenge looked festive. Even her cabin had some adornments of the season. It was only a few days before the holidays began. But at the moment, the deck was a place of celebrations, laughter and young people lying on the floor, while doing their homework.
A few small leaves around what looked like red fruits appeared in front of her face. She blinked and raised her gaze. Harry was smiling dangerously, shortening the distance between them. His shark smile shone. She felt the leaves touch her nose.
"What is that?"
"Mistletoe." Harry replied "I think we should respect this tradition."
She looked at him with intrigue, without retiring from his dangerous closeness.
"What tradition?"
"When two people are under the mistletoe, they should kiss." He winked to her "Fascinating, don't you think, darling?"
Uma laughed maliciously and grabbed the mistletoe. She had to lift her face to look him in the eye.
"You weren't under the mistletoe." Uma reminded him.
For a second, he looked at her with alarm and then resignation. Harry wouldn't push her to anything she didn't want. Uma hooked her index finger on the collar of his shirt and pulled him down. Harry fell on his knees in front of her. Uma lifted the mistletoe over his head.
"Now you're under the mistletoe." She whispered and leaned down to kiss his lips for a couple of seconds.
Despite the softness of the gesture, Harry sighed against her lips and she smiled in pleasure.
“If you wanted me to kiss you in broad daylight and in front of everyone, you should have said it.” Uma reminded him.
Now they were free. They could do what they wanted.
Harry looked at her with enthusiasm and got up to follow her. She watched her crew start the celebrations. Uma looked at her first mate and contained a smile. She decided that they could enjoy the season too.