it takes strength to forgive but …

watching him in his element was always so fulfilling. she got a rush watching him so what he did best, played the sport he loved, with the people he loved. hannah always tried making it to every game always tried cheering him on whenever she possibly could. this was something different, more intimate. a chance for hannah to see his love and share it first hand. even if she wasn’t good at it, the least she could was try. his chuckle causes her to glance up at him, eyes slightly narrow as rolls her eyes before looking back down at the skates. his touch was comforting, calming. 〝 perhaps there was some other hockey player that taught me how to skate.. took me on a nice romantic date to a rink, just us and held me as he taught me. 〞 a tease, knowing there was no one else but him. there would be no one else but him. she smiles eyes drifting from the rink back over to him, taking in his words with a calming breath. 〝 you are exceptionally good at it.. I will give you that. 〞 waddling over to where the floor ends and the ice begins, her hands grip his tighter when he steps onto the ice. 〝 i know, i trust you. i’m just scared. 〞

it was easy to get wrapped up in what his father said. hannah felt ashamed of herself when he approached her, explaining that she needed to break up with garrett, ashamed that she believed every word that he said. but right now it didn’t matter. all that mattered was garrett, having him in her arms, never letting go of him for anything. she was his. she will remain his until he gets sick of her. pressing herself closer to him, hands gently rubbing his back, she smiles gently, savoring the warmth and comfort his presence brings her. face scrunches when his nose nuzzles against hers, eyes looking around at the christmas tree decorations that had littering their apartment. looked forward to spending this time with him, just them, no interruptions. 〝 thinking we start with decorating the christmas tree together? i got a cookie recipe from grace we could bake together.. we can do anything. 〞 she turns to look at him, smiling wide as she presses a kiss to his chin. 〝 as long as it’s together. 〞

his relationship with his family had been good, until it wasn’t. his father was trying to get help, his brother giving logan the chance to follow his dreams and play in the nhl. with grace’s dad, he fit in right away. her father welcomed him in with open arms like they’d known each other for a while, and it made logan feel at ease.. feel like a part of the ivers family. even if they were going to be starting their own traditions soon, changing it from the ivers traditions to the logan’s traditions. smiling at the pajamas, he chuckles as he looks at them, eyes scrunched as he looks over at his girlfriend, nodding his head. 〝 yeah.. 〞 he teases, catching her when she jumps into him, wrapping his arms around her, lips pressed against hers in a kiss as he smiles wide. 〝 you’re so lame. 〞 pulling back, he places the gift bag and pajamas beside him before reaching over, grabbing a bag that was hidden behind the couch, handing it over to grace with a goofy smile on his face. it happened to be the same pajamas she’d gotten him. 〝 open it. 〞

send a symbol for our muses to:

🌲  ─  visit a tree farm to pick the perfect christmas tree 🎄  ─  decorate a christmas tree together 💋  ─  be caught standing under the mistletoe 🍽  ─  prepare the christmas dinner together 🍪  ─  bake & decorate christmas/holiday-themed sugar cookies ☕️   ─  drink something warm and/or festive ( either at home, at a coffeeshop, christmas market, etc… ) 🏠  ─  decorate a gingerbread house together 🎬  ─  watch a christmas movie 🎭  ─  see a christmas musical/play at the theater 🔥  ─  have an indoor picnic by the fireplace and/or christmas tree 🌟  ─  drive around the city to see the christmas lights ✉️  ─  send each other a christmas card 🎅🏻  ─  be each other’s secret santa 🎁  ─  exchange & open chistmas presents 🛍   ─  go christmas shopping together 👕   ─  go out wearing matching christmas sweaters  🎉   ─  attend a holiday party together 📷   ─  have a holiday photoshoot 🎶   ─  go christmas caroling  💃   ─  dance around the living room to christmas songs 💖   ─  volunteer together at a local charity  ✈️   ─  go on a christmas getaway ✏️   ─  create their own christmas/holiday tradition 😈  ─  decide who has been the naughtiest and the nicest and give each other rewards & consequences accordingly  ( can be funny/platonic or sexy/nsfɯ, depending on muses’ relationship ) 🃏   ─  wildcard !  choose your own activity !

knew this could go either one of two ways : his father could be there and ruin every good thing about this trip, or he could stay away allowing kensie and nate to have the best holiday together. nathan knew he came from wealth, but hated being someone to flaunt it. that wasn’t who he was. coming back home felt like a stab to the chest, he hated it. but this was something kensie wanted to do, who was he to deny that? 〝 you cold? 〞 he questions, reaching over to turn on the heater, making sure that it was directed towards her as he pulls up the driveway. even seeing the house gave nathan the chills, causing him to glance over at his girl. 〝 even if i am biased in my opinion it’s still true. my sister will love you, i know that as a fact. the guys love you, and they’re hard to win over. 〞

sure he was nervous bringing her home for the first time to meet his parents. having thought this could’ve been done numerous times when she visited, yet they were always far too busy wrapped in one another. it only felt right to invite her brother along, not wanting him to spend the holiday alone, plus, jake’s parents adored isaac when they met him after one of his games. this christmas was going to be different, was going to be everything she was ever missing. chuckling as he makes his way towards her, suitcase in hand, freehand finding hers as he begins tugging her throughout the busy boston airport. 〝 i believe so too. as much as my parents love me.. i don’t think they’d the okay with that. i also don’t think isaac would be okay with it either.. me on the other hand.. oh im fine with it. 〞 he teases, kissing the side of her head as they walk through the crowd of people. 〝 hmm, perhaps you’ll just have to wait and see what you got for christmas then won’t you? 〞

the good part about being in the same time zone was he didn’t have to worry about bothering her when she needed to get rest, or should be sleeping. they were on the same schedule, even if it was hectic and could talk all night if they wanted to — which they usually did, until she fell asleep with the phone next to her. nothing beat holding her, getting to kiss her again. smile was never leaving his face as he tucks her against him, afraid of letting go, afraid that she would slip right out of his grasp and back to briar. leaning into her hands, he breathes out a sigh, resting his forehead against hers as he closes his eyes briefly. 〝 no, not really. not necessarily better but not worse either. kind of.. middle. haven’t talked to my parents in a while, nor sophia or blake. 〞 eyes opening to look at her, not wanting any pity. he kisses her back softly, savoring the feeling of her lips against his, hands gripping her waist. 〝 good. i have all your presents still here. maybe when you go back you can give my family there’s? at least give them to sophia, she can pass on the message. 〞

i’m in the mood to be writing with more people and to pop out some quick threads && to establish some more mains / exclusives — so like this for a one liner starter !

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