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It had been a lovely evening, and until then, it was probably just two friends enjoying one another’s company. But then, she had found the courage and the desire to kiss him and she knew that it could either go very well or very badly. She didn’t want to ruin their friendship, but given the little acts of kindness he had done for her since they met, there was some hope... 

When he confirmed that he would not stop her, Olivia’s heart skipped a beat and she breathed in sharply. 

“I dunno. I think it’s more than cute,” Raghan insisted, one arm around Salem and the other holding his phone, looking at the picture he had taken of the Connors brothers only a week ago.

It was a safe place. There was, after all, not a safer place than his bed. Nobody would hear them, nobody could judge them. What was going to happen nest would stay within the confines of the demon’s room...

“I’m actually kinda jealous,” he added, making a small zoom in the picture to focus on both their smiling faces. “I wish I had a brother I was this close to. You’re both really lucky to have each other.”

It was a starting point and he planned to cash in. He nuzzled in, pulling Salem even closer just so he could place gentle kisses on his neck as he spoke.

The moon was high in the sky, surrounded by darkness and mystery. Tango Sinclair was a well trained hunter. He was packed with knifes as he was chasing the beast, through the woods... leaving behind a trail of trees. The visibility was low, but he had years of experience. He gritted his teeth and breathed deeply through his nostrils. But... what he didn’t expect was more company. Once he reached his prey, he could clearly see another man in the same spot. Where did he come from?

“Excuse me... but do you need help?” he raised both eyebrows with a sarcastic tone. The creature growled and used his claws in the air... The man didn’t hesitate to take a step backwards. He needed to trace a plan, that’s why Sinclair quickly looked around. The subject could escape easily if it wasn’t well contained. “Maybe you should leave this to the professionals...” he added not being particularly friendly and decided to attack the supernatural being. That only helped him to get thrown in the air against a tree... so much for good training!

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          Legs propelled the hacker forward, thin white plastic strings hanging from his ears as music blasted from within the buds. Finally reaching one of the offices, he pulled an earbud out to hear at the sight of the new SHIELD recruit standing within the middle of the room. Fresh meat at last, Diego had been getting a little tired of being the new guy around here. Although the techie didn't know if he should be annoyed at babysitting duty or proud that they were actually trusting him with it.  “Hola, greenhorn. Settling down alright?” Lips slowly curled into a pearly toothed grin whilst he approached closer and extended out a hand in greeting. “Names Diego.”

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“It’s not December! Once December hits, it’s appropriate to put up decorations. Anything before that then you’re just rushing the holidays.” Dante hated seeing the stores all decked out in candy canes and snow in the middle of October. At least Elias waited after Thanksgiving to take the box out.

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“Darling,” Elias only just set the box on the dining table, he could already see Dante’s suspiciously moving toward it. “Don’t be a Grinch.” He chuckled lightly, took Dante’s hand before it could reach toward the decoration box. He pulled the man toward the centre of the living room and whirled their bodies together with a spin. With a slight push of his magic, the decorations began to fly out from the box by itself. Not only the single box Elias took out, but the others too. The garlands, the ornaments, the wreaths, the shiny brites...All danced around the room along with the Demi-god and the Wizard and found their own places to settle.

With a grin and a cheeky wink, the phonograph began to play ‘Baby It's Cold Outside’ under Elias’ magical command. He pulled Dante closer, made sure there was no escape for the Demi-god as the remained Chrismas decoration continued to dance around them.

“Oh! so there's my Christmas Star collection. I have been wondering where I put them...” Elias said with amusement as the Christmas Stars flew past between their faces and floated up to the ceiling. Elias made another chuckle, returned his attention to how beautiful Dante’s eyes were in such close distance.

“Oh, beautiful what’s your hurry?” He began to sing along the music, “Listen to the fireplace roar.” The fireplace lit up as he sang the line, filled the room with a warm glow and cast shadows on the two men as they moved with the music. “Beautiful please don't hurry... Put some records on while I pour?”

Of course, a bottle of champagne made its way out of the opened fridge followed by Elias’ voice, two champagne glasses danced next to it as the bottle poured itself over and filled the glasses while Elias continued to sing.

As soon as the words have slipped out of his mouth he regretted them. What if he didn’t feel the same way? He thought he would but he could be wrong….  Elio didn’t realize he was holding his breath until he released it after hearing his response. He was looking at him like it was an invite and before he could think this through he had moved closer, thumb running over his lips, his other hands' fingers running over his collarbone, keeping eye contact all the while in case he wanted him to stop. He pulls his hand back only to lean in to kiss him eagerly. Thomas tasted like one of the drinks they had just consumed, sweet and sugary. 

He reached over to caress Arthur’s cheek. “I know. I want to show the world how much I love you. I want to be able to show my affection. I’m sorry it’s complicated…

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Arthur didn’t want to say it really, since neither of them could do anything about their circumstances. Salem was a prince and he would need to get married and produce an heir in due time. Arthur would have to let that happen whether he wanted to or not. And in the mean time they could love each other.