#tris writes

Confirmed: Rhysand’s mother is the seamstress who created each stunning and magical gown that Feyre has ever worn. Which means...

Cassian: So, Rhysand, how was the pull out?

Feyre: *freezes at the table*

Rhysand: *chokes on drink* I’m sorry?

Rhysand: the scent of jasmine, tailored clothing, darkness between stars, handwritten love notes, deep and lingering kisses, music in the background, misty mountains, warm embraces, pitch dark skies, inked skin, sensual smirks, idly tapping fingers in contemplation

Cassian: bruised knuckles, cocky grins, worn leather, morning stretches, the sound of clashing steel, rising before the sun, crackling and flickering flames, unrestrained laughter, a trail of neck kisses, the taste of blueberry lemon muffins, eyes burning with passion

- Dorian hosts the best parties at his house. He goes all out in decorating everything for winter and making sure that there is plenty of mistletoe hanging up in almost every doorway. 

- Manon rolls her eyes every time Dorian sweeps her into a kiss when she walks into a room. But she readily joins in and finds that the mistletoe is now one of her favorite traditions.

- The mistletoe results in many couples sharing kisses throughout the day. And after a few drinks Rowan “stumbles” and kisses Lorcan on the cheek. Though Lorcan swears Rowan did it just to piss him off considering Whitethorn started roaring in laughter and Aelin claimed that she should be able to steal a kiss from Elide.

- Lorcan managed to get back at Rowan when it came time to eat dinner and he claimed that “buzzard” should be served that night. 

- The Cadre make it a competition to find the best tree for the occasion. Though Fenrys and Connal end up starting a snow fight which leads to Gavriel having to reign them under control.

- Lorcan is the one who finds the tree and ends up chopping it down himself. Elide is with him and clearly enjoys the sight of Lorcan’s muscles straining against his flannel shirt as he swings the axe into the tree.

- Evangeline puts the star on the tree atop Aedion’s shoulders. Lysandra is also helping decorate the tree. She even bought an ornament that reads “First Yulemas Together - Terrasen Court”.

- Yrene brings in all the baked goods with Chaol. They know how to feed an army and they know that fae males (and Aelin) are inclined to eat everything they can get their hands on.

- Chaol manages to keep the males at bay in the kitchen with his cane that is decorated to look like a candy cane.

- Nesryn is there taking photos and manages to to be sneaky enough to get a lot of shots without anyone noticing. She knows how important family is and she wants to make sure to capture every moment. 

- Sartaq manages to get a photo with Nesryn...one in which he surprises her with a kiss just as the camera took the photo. It’s Nesryn’s favorite photo of the night.

- When Fleetfoot, Aelin and Rowan arrive fashionably late they are dressed for the festivities. Fleetfoot has deer antlers on while Aelin is dressed as an elf.

- And in walks Rowan in a complete Santa outfit. 

- Aelin and Rowan each carry in a bag of presents and Rowan hands out the ones that are in his bag.

- Once everyone finishes opening those presents Aelin comes forward with her bag. “These presents are for the ladies,” Aelin says with a smile that makes then men look nervously at each other.

- Elide opens her present first as she sits on Lorcan’s lap. To their surprise it’s black lacy lingerie and Lorcan blushes redder than Rowan’s ridiculous outfit.

- “So Lorcan,” Elide glances up at him with a teasing glint in her eye. “Have you been naughty or nice this year?

- Lorcan flushes even redder and manages to whisper something in Elide’s ear that causes her to blush and kiss his cheek. (Aelin imagines that the lingerie will come in handy soon.)

- Aelin then starts up a session of caroling at the piano. Surprisingly the Cadre are amazing at singing and soon the house is filled with music.

- At the end of the evening Aelin sits on Rowan’s lap and snuggles against him.

- “What do you want for Yulemas?” Aelin whispers while stroking the fake beard.

- Rowan manages to tug off the beard, yet Aelin continues to run her fingers down his face. It’s then he realizes that Aelin is tracing his tattoos. And Rowan’s heart warms at the feel of her touch and the fact that Aelin looks up at him with pure love in her eyes.

Nesta: Did you just propose to him...FOR ME?

Feyre: Someone had to do it, Nesta!

- Everyone goes to Rita’s to celebrate. Rhysand, Cassian and Azriel stride into the venue with matching ugly sweaters, which they still somehow manage to flaunt and make themselves still look handsome.

- Mor invites Viviane (who of course brings Kallias along with her sister).

- Everyone is a bit tipsy by the time evening rolls around. Nesta is expertly managing to take away some spiked eggnog from Elain, but Amren keeps sneaking it back into her hands. Elain channels her liquor into singing. And before long the whole inner circle is singing...well most of them try at least.

- Kallias makes it snow in Velaris and discreetly makes large quantities to fall onto Rhysand. This invokes a drunken snowball fight.

- The group heads back to the Townhouse where they sit together by the warm fire. Viviane and Kallias head back to their court, while Mor offers that Viviane’s sister can stay. (She does and that is the last that anyone sees of her and Mor for the remainder of the night since they have some *ahem* catching up to do.)

- Elain is snuggled between Azriel and Lucien while they all drink hot chocolate.

- Cassian brings out a batch of fresh cookies for everyone to eat while they open presents.

- Of course Rhysand found the perfect gift for everyone, but he nudges Feyre when she is about to open her last gift from him.

- With their bond he sends a message: Open that later. That’s for us to enjoy later.

- You plan on unwrapping me like a present? Feyre smirks.

- It wouldn’t be lie. Our time together is the greatest gift I could ever have dreamed of. Rhysand gives her a kiss on the cheek.

- Amren leaves to spend the rest of the evening with Varian. (She sneaks into his room and gives him a fright when he discovers her drinking wine and eating some of the cookies that Cassian made.)

- Nesta sits next to the fireplace as she looks at the gift Cassian gave her. It’s a book from a romance series involving an Illyrian and his lover.

- “Do you like it?” Cassian asks with a cocky grin, but his tone is also nervous since he doesn’t know if Nesta will actually enjoy reading it.

- Nesta nods and silently hands Cassian his gift which is a new knife with intricate carvings in the handle. “I’m sure you can use it for either cooking or whatever it is you Illyrians do with your blades.”

- Cassian beams at the gift. Eventually Cassian and Nesta end up sitting together in front of the fire. Nesta will deny that they were cuddling. But they totally were.

- Elain falls asleep between Azriel and Lucien on the couch so Feyre covers them up with a large quilt. Azriel and Lucien protectively roll over so their arms cover Elain as she murmurs softly in her sleep.

- Feyre and Rhysand go upstairs to their room where Feyre finally opens her present.

- “Have you been a naughty or nice High Lord?” Feyre whispers as she teases Rhysand in her new lacy garments. 

- Rhysand chuckles. “Both Feyre, darling.”