Merry Christmas
You had never been one to go all out at Christmas. Coming from a poor background, your family had always tried to make it special, but as you got older, the less they seemed to try. You didn't know if the Troupe celebrated Christmas, but you wanted to give it a shot, and hopefully revitalise the lost tradition with you new family.
You approached Uvo, asking him to accompany you to town and the two of you had spent hours in the bustling city streets gathering gifts and Christmas decorations before they sold out. With piles of presents and decor, you'd made your way home. The base hadn't taken too long to decorate, the red and gold decorations adding more warmth as you set up the tree in communal area. You'd started decorating it when some familiar faces rolled in to see what you were doing. You shyly shared your plans and they all agreed to help, wrapping lights and tinsel around the tree before hanging the decorations on the branches. All that was left was the star. You turned to Chrollo, holding it out to him and he approached you, smiling softly before he moved instead to lift you, allowing you to place it on the tree. You blushed at the gesture, securing the centerpiece to the tree before you were gently placed on the floor, Chrollo giving you a gentle peck on the cheek.
"It almost looks as beautiful as you." He commented and you flushed.
"I got you all gifts." You declared before handing out each person's gift. It wasn't much but with you accumulated wages you'd managed to get everyone a little something.
For Uvo, a red checkered shirt. Chrollo recieved a tie, Shizuku, a sweater. Machi opened a delicate bracelet while Pakunoda recieved a necklace with a small jewel as the center. Nobunaga had recieved some sword polish, while Hisoka had a new pack of playing cards with gold trim. Feitan opened a new coat and Phinks recieved a book on ancient history that you'd heard him mention on occasion. You'd gotten Shalnark one of those remote helicopters and he seemed to be enthralled with it, flying it around the base. Hisoka eyed the final gift, brow arched at the suspicious green and gold wrap.
"And who's is that?" He questioned as you swiped it before he could get it.
"It's for Illumi." You poked your tongue out at him before he could protest.
"If you excuse me, I do have one final gift to deliver." You excused yourself, quickly sending Illumi a message. He replied almost instantly and within the hour you were at his hotel.
He opened the door, allowing you inside and you were surprised to find a candlelit Christmas Dinner awaiting you. You stared in awe before turning to him.
"What's this?" You couldn't help the smile as you removed your coat and shoes and made your way to the table. Illumi poured you both a glass of wine.
"I wanted to celebrate Christmas with you." He stated bluntly and you turned to smile at him. He held his hand out to you and you took it, letting him drag you into his arms.
"I don't understand things like this, but you make me want to try." He hummed, stroking your cheek delicately. It was strange to see him like this, his usually stoic facade tainted by a sheen of pink across his cheeks. It was nice.
Dinner was wonderful, peacefully silent as you just enjoyed one another's company and the good food. Stuffed full and plate empty, Illumi led you to the bed, presenting you with a long thin box. You took it delicately, opening it to reveal a dainty necklace. Thin silver chain intermingled with deep green emerald gems in the shape of teardrops. You gasped, hands shaking as you picked up the jewellery, afraid you may break it.
"It's... I..." You looked at Illumi, who studied you curiously.
"Is it not satisfactory?" His head tilted slightly, a small frown pulling his brow.
"N-No, it's perfect, more than perfect! It's so beautiful." You held the necklace delicately before Illumi took it from you and put it on, securing it around your neck gently. You bit your lip, fingers caressing the gems.
"Perfect." He commented before moving to kiss your forehead gently.
"I got you something." You presented him with his gift and he looked confused for a moment before taking it. He unwrapped it with care before opening the box to reveal a set of gold topped needles, much like the ones you'd seen him with previously. They had a honeycomb pattern carved into the tops, while the needle point was spiralled in silver. He stared at them for a moment before looking up at you.
"These are for me?" He asked and you nodded. He moved to stare at them again his fingers moving over the gold tops.
"No one has ever gotten me such a personal gift." He commented, picking up one of the needles and examining it before throwing it like a dart towards a vase. It shattered beautifully, and Illumi turned back to look at you.
"I didn't think you could be any better suited for me. But now I see that you are, in fact, made for me. You understand me without having to say anything." He gently closed the case, moving to kiss you gently.
"I would like for you to meet my family." He said coolly and you flushed a bright red.
"Your family?! And tell them what? That I am your friend's maid?" You looked down at yourself suddenly nervous.
"No. That you are a beautiful woman who understands me and whom I have formed a connection with. Perhaps... a potential wife." Illumi watched for your reaction and you bit your lip.
"I'm everyone's potential wife according to the Troupe." You chuckled and Illumi hummed.
"Well, I shall just have to make sure I get you first." A small smile tugged his lips and you flushed softly, before nodding slowly.
"Okay, I'll meet your family." You agreed and he moved to kiss your forehead.
"That is a relief. You've truly given me a wonderful Christmas."
You spent the evening with Illumi in his hotel room, cascades of snow falling outside and coating the streets below in white. Though it was cold outside, the room was warm as you snuggled Illumi under the sheets, his slender fingers playing mindlessly with your tassled hair as you drifted to sleep.