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Chapter 2: New Year, New Everything

Marinette dabbed a bit of gloss on her lips, grabbed her purse and jacket, only to practically fall down the stairs in her hurry.

"Whoa!" Luka was there, hand on her elbow, steadying her before she got away from her feet. "I won't disappear before breakfast."

"Promise?" Marinette wasn't used to him staying, and part of her was scared, but only because she wanted to keep him so much.

One hand stayed on her elbow, absently rubbing the soft material of her sweater. He raised the other one like an oath. "Promise. Wild reindeer couldn't drag me away. And if they try, I will tell you first."

Recklessly hopeful, Marinette kissed his cheek, determined not to let him slip through her fingers because she was too shy or awkward to act on her impulses. "Okay, then. I'm all yours."

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She had one more question… "Myra, do you call Santa, Santa, when you're talking to him?" It was sheer curiosity. She couldn't imagine calling Luka Santa when they were alone… except maybe to tease him. Myra smiled. "That is one question I won't be answering." Marinette grinned back. It was nice to know that a thousand years of marriage hadn't diminished Myra's capacity for the romantic—if her blush was anything to go by.

Chapter 3: Late Night Lights on AO3

Marinette cautiously rounded the hall to the living room. The Christmas tree stood all aglow, surrounded by prettily wrapped presents. A boy, wearing a green coat with the hood pushed back, stood in front of her tree, munching on a Christmas cookie. But he wasn't big or white-bearded, or tall, or fat. He was little, like her. "You're not Santa."

He smiled at her, and when he winked, his eye twinkled like she always imagined the real Santa's would. "Not yet. I'm Santa in Training."

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Luka was ready to start the next phase of his life. At eight, he'd felt like his life was over, at sixteen, he'd longed for nothing more than to stay with the girl who kissed him under the mistletoe, and now—now he'd been granted the perfect life. There was just one more thing he had to do before he could claim it all.

A Valentine's Interlude on AO3

Sabine opened the door to let Luka in with a smile. "Right on time. Come on in. Marinette should be down in a moment. Don't mind Tom or the camera. There's no stopping him."

A flash went off before Luka could ask what she meant. Ah. Exuberant father syndrome. "Evening, Tom."

Tom grinned, but quickly zeroed in on the rose in his hand before arching an eyebrow. "Luka. Just the one flower?"

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