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Christmas business, you don't wanna miss this.
Nut was busy.
Busy drooling over someone sitting less than 5 feet across from him. The sight in front of him made Nut's heart swell inevitably.
Hong wasn't looking at him, too deep into his conversation with Tui and Lego to notice Nut's eyes on him.
Baby, watch out 'cause we bring all the litness.
He's been extra smiley today, Nut thought.
He seemed… happy.
Enjoying his member's company, basking in the warmth, the love.
It was too much for Nut to handle.
Too contagious.
And before he could do anything about it, Hong's smile brought a smile to Nut's face, reflecting his happiness.
Coming with the misfit, better hide your missis.
What Nut wasn't aware of, was that he was being watched by a pair of eyes.
Hong was laughing at something Tui had just said and, suddenly, Nut couldn’t help but feel something twist inside of him. Jealousy.
Nut was jealous.
Of a laugh.
A laugh not directed at him.
Hong's laugh shouldn't be directed at anyone but him, Nut’s irrationality voiced out.
A chuckle next to him made him snap out of his trance.
"What's that frown on your face?"
William now laughed.
"What frown? I'm not frowning."
Nut quickly encountered, feeling exposed.
"Oh, is that so? And that bright smile and the heart eyes that were on your face a moment ago? Were those also just traces of a hallucination?"
William eyed him knowingly, grinning.
Nut's mouth opened, but was left speechless.
"P'Nut."
William began slowly, his eyes softening.
"Do you even realize how you look at him?"
"I— I don't. I don't know what you're talking about."
Nut stuttered, clearly flustered.
William ignored his words.
"You. look. at. him."
"You look at him like he hung the damn stars."
"Actually, no."
"You look at him like he's all you see."
Nut avoided William's eyes, frantically, but his leg twitching under the table betrayed him.
He can't know. He just can't. No one can.
Because once they found out, it wouldn't take long until he would too.
So, he lied.
"I don't look at him like anything."
"Now, stop your shipping nonsense, ai 'liam."
But the shipper only raised his eyebrows, unimpressed.
"Nonsense? I'm stating facts."
Nut gulped. William caught the way he gripped his pants tightly, almost painfully. Nut tensing more with every passing second. Once again, William's expression softened.
"Okay. If you say so."
He ended up saying, not wanting to make his P' uncomfortable. The relief on Nut's face came instantly, making William sigh quietly.
People all know, we’re on top of their wishlist.
If you're not gonna admit it, maybe he will.
William thought, a devilish grin spreading on his face, as he turned to look at the person in question.
Hong.
Ho Ho Ho with my bro bro bro.
an hour later.
"P'Hong!"
Hong looked around, trying to make out the voice calling out for him. But the next thing he knew, he felt a palm against his chest, pushing him. Losing his balance, Hong couldn't do anything but watch himself flail, before tripping on the carpet. He already saw himself falling in slow motion. Bracing for impact, Hong squeezed his eyes shut.
However, it never came.
Instead, he felt two arms around him, holding him.
Hong, hesitant, opened his eyes slowly.
"Nut."
The word escaped his lips quietly.
We do play in the winter snow.
Nut had caught him.
Their faces closer than necessary, Nut's hands still on Hong's waist. The touch so damn gentle, as if holding something incredibly precious. Something Nut wanted to hold onto at all costs.
But you and me.
"Y-You okay?"
Nut whispered, the proximity making every word feel heavy. Hong didn't miss the way Nut’s eyes had flicked down to his lips, even if just for a split second.
"Mhm."
Was all that Hong's brain managed to scramble together.
Clearing his throat awkwardly, Nut was about to withdraw from their embrace, the blush on his cheeks undeniable.
"Nut."
But Hong pulled him back by his shirt.
Gripping tightly.
Nut's eyes widened in shock.
"Huh?"
"Look up."
Hong breathed out.
Nut, now confused, slowly leaned his head back. And saw it.
We be under mistletoe.
A mistletoe.
But Hong wasn't looking at the mistletoe above their heads. He was looking at Nut.
Beautiful. He thought. His warm skin tone, the way his dark hazel eyes sparkled, his defined jawline, his fluffy hair that reminded him of a monchhichi and the little pout that had unconsciously formed on his… lips.
From behind them, they heard William giggling.
"Early Christmas present."
He winked at them.
"You can thank me later."
Their eyes met.
"Uh… I—," Nut fumbled nervously, trying to come up with an excuse.
"I'll give you two options."
Hong interrupted him.
"Take it."
He pulled him even closer, their noses now almost touching.
"Or leave it."
He pushed him back a few inches, symbolically.
Nut's breath caught.
His grip on Hong's exposed waist tightened unconsciously, letting his actions speak for himself.
The smile on Hong's face that followed made Nut forget his surroundings.
All he saw was him.
William was right.
Nut started smiling uncontrollably, matching Hong's smile.
And then, he kissed him.
Hong's lips softer than anything he had ever touched.
They smiled into the kiss, chuckling, their smiles keeping them from deepening their kiss.
Hong's hands found their way into Nut's soft hair.
"Best Christmas present ever."
Nut couldn’t help but murmur in between kisses.
Hong laughed. Openly. Loudly.
Their foreheads touched.
Their breaths mingled.
"Merry Christmas, Hongshi."
Nut whispered, his voice soft and filled with emotions, his eyes sparkling with love.
His hands now on Hong's face.
"Merry Christmas, P'Nut."
ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ 🎄 the end.