Wish by Jocelynn Drake & AJ Sherwood

Author:Jocelynn Drake & AJ Sherwood [Drake, Jocelynn & Sherwood, AJ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Gay / Lesbian / LGBT
Amazon: B08Q8FG8CG
Published: 2021-01-10T23:00:00+00:00

Warin should probably think of finding Gunter, loading the bags of clothes and North into the car, and getting back to the clan. He found himself lingering, instead. North was entirely to blame for that. The young man was so obviously delighted, his joy infectious. He kept petting the new coat with a grin, practically oozing glee.

Whenever they stopped at a corner light, he’d pop up to steal a kiss from Warin, then grin as if he’d done something naughty and enjoyed every second of it. He kept all the bags in one hand so he could hold hands with Warin as they walked.

Perhaps another man could have resisted this ball of adorable energy, but Warin was not that man. He wanted to bask in that smile a little longer, and his feet dragged as he frantically thought of another excuse to linger.

“Oh! Is that a Christmas tree display? Ooh, it is. Warin, can we go in there?”

He almost said yes before he could even put eyes on what North pointed at. It was a charity display, it looked like. They’d set it inside a mall, offering some protection from the snow and wind, with the twinkle of Christmas tree lights shining through the windows. The sign said free admission, although they could contribute if they wished.

“Of course, let’s go in.” Warin had to lengthen his stride to keep up with the shorter man. North was practically bouncing ahead of him.

The front clerk manning the desk offered a cubby to put their bags into, which they thankfully took her up on. Then North took his hand again as they walked through the large hallways. It wasn’t just a Christmas tree display, but also a Christmas market, with vendors arrayed in their own alley near the trees, offering wreathes and figurines and ornaments. It was a gorgeous display, each tree having a theme, in either color or with ornaments.

“I love the Star Trek tree, that’s awesome.” North laughed, looking it over from top to bottom, sometimes leaning to the side to see the ones not so clearly in view.

“The one with the castle and the knights has been my favorite so far,” Warin admitted. “But the one ahead, with the Nutcracker theme, that’s exquisite.”

“Isn’t it?” North agreed. The tree in question was white and displayed the full Nutcracker Suite, each figurine beautifully crafted. “When I was a child, I was obsessed with that movie. The animated one, you know. I watched it until my parents couldn’t stand it anymore, and the DVD somehow got lost. My ma felt bad about it, I think, and she got me a Nutcracker that Christmas. I immediately snuck if off to my room and kissed it, hoping he’d turn into a prince. I was so disappointed when he didn’t, I just about cried.”

“How old were you?”

“Six.” North shook his head at his past self, amused now. “Why I thought that would work, I don’t know. It’s not like Clara ever kissed the Nutcracker Prince. Maybe I was mixing up my fairy tales?”

“As children are wont to do.

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