Hello all! And happy holidays to you. :)

How about we get into the holiday spirit with a fic idea that came to me at random? Some of you may be aware of my adoration for romance; despite that in real life, I couldn't execute anything related to the subject even if I wanted to. So this is a fic that features a collection of cute stories of how some of my favorite couples spend the holidays.

Chapter 1-You

Lily and Valerian

Lily forced a pair of deep cerulean eyes open with a slight moan, surprised that she didn't wake up to a face full of her partner's messy raven hair. Valerian was usually stuck to her in the mornings, because in truth he was just a little baby who loved to be cuddled. She rolled on her side to sit up and yawn, deciding that she'd probably better go find her cheerful boyfriend. She swung her legs over the edge of the bed; which she made a mental note to make up before the morning ended, and slid off of it before slipping on a white robe She pulled off the arm of a chair that sat in the corner of their shared room. She tied the robe around her small frame and started for the door.

Lily patted through the chilly home, the sound of soft music advancing as she neared the kitchen. She stepped silently in the kitchen, tired ocean eyes slowly scanning the kitchen to see Valerian making two cups of strawberry parfait as he hummed gently to the music that played from his phone. He moved past the dining room table in one graceful movement to turn off the stove, placing the two parfait cups respectively next to two, pancake filled, porcelain plates that sat on the table in the process. He cheerfully spun on his heel to face Lily, dark lavender eyes focusing on the smaller female in an endearing stare.

"Good morning Val." Lily groaned groggily, a hand coming up to rub her eyes as well as sweep her lavender bangs from her eye. "You decided to make breakfast?" It wasn't uncommon for Valerian to randomly do very sweet things, but she really didn't expect him to get up early and cook today. Especially sense he was exhausted from a Christmas Eve party last night, and would've most likely wanted to stay in bed and snuggle all morning. Lily's eyes narrowed, "What are you planning?"

"Planning?" Valerian darted over to her and lean down to place a kiss on her forehead. He then strode over to the dining table and pulled out a chair for her, which she graciously sat down in. "What makes you think I'm planning something?" He pulled out a chair across from her and sat down.

"You made breakfast." Lily stated simply.

"That's uncommon?"

"Given the present situation, yes. You want something."

Valerian raised an eyebrow, "Do I?"

Lily drew a smirk, "Mhm. And you're going to tell me."

"Am I?"

"Just wait until we're finished eating." Lily threatened playfully. Valerian leaned back in his seat with a curious smile.

Valerian swiftly darted passed the kitchen and disappeared behind a corner down a hall. He and Lily had already finished eating, washing the dishes, and making up the bed; which prompted Lily to begin her attack to make Valerian tell her what he wanted. She dashed after him with a devious grin. She followed him back into their bedroom. Valerian yelped, feeling Lily tackle him to the bed. Valerian collapsed on his back with a small cry just in time to have Lily land on him. She sat her knees on his thighs and pinned his hands above his head by holding his wrists together. With her free hand, she danced and flitted her fingers across his neck and chest in an all out tickle assault. Valerian instantly exploded in laughter, for the seventeen year old was far too ticklish for his own good. Valerian squirmed helplessly in failed attempts to push Lily off of him. Lily let out a triumphant cackle at his painless suffering. "So, will you tell me what you wanted this morning? It was a good meal by the way." She teased sardonically, lifting her hand from his neck.

"So uncool." Valerian panted, but he shook his head in determination. Lily hummed in response, returning her hand to innocuously torment him. It only took a few more seconds for Valerian to give up. "Okay okay!" He shouted desperately, wiggling violently and earning a simper from Lily. She slid off of him and watched him catch his breath while giving a begrudging glare. She couldn't help but smile. "So what'd you want?" She murmured.

"To go outside." Valerian answered bluntly, heaving himself into a sitting position next to her and leaning against the bed's backboard. His eyes trailed over to one of the bedroom windows. It was very dark outside, despite it being the afternoon. Snow covered their front yard, blanketed the streets, and tipped the trees as well as other houses and cars. Lily followed his childishly longing gaze. "I distinctly remember you hating the cold." She remarked on a mumble. She herself would much rather stay inside, snuggled up with Valerian and exchanging gifts with him.

"I do." The older teen chimed, glancing back at her for a moment. "But I really want to go outside. Kirron refused to play with me yesterday because he was too busy decorating the entire world with Emily. Soooooo I want to go outside and play." Lily groaned, "Wouldn't you rather stay inside?"

"No." Valerian whined, slumping his shoulders. "Mm, but I don't mind I guess. I've been wanting to see your reaction to the present I got you anyway." He seemed to perk up a bit, witch in turn made Lily feel guilty. It was very often that Valerian chose not to ask for things, even though he really wanted it. And though she was painfully curious as to what he got her, she supposed that sense she wasn't able to find a gift for him; she should humor him at least. She blew a sigh, "No, don't worry. We can go." Valerian's usually lazy demeanor instantly faded away to reveal the excitement of a small child. He jumped from the bed and scampered into the closet, emerging a couple of seconds later with a almost black, navy blue winter coat. He swiftly pulled it on before pulling on a pair of boots and a scarf. Lily had to smile at his spry enthusiasm. She then began to get ready to face the cold as well.

Valerian's boots crunched against the thick snow as he stepped off the front porch. He glanced around at the other houses of the neighborhood. All fine, warm, and adorned with Christmas lights and snow. There was no one else outside either. Valerian smiled, gazing up at the sky in enchantment. It was dark azure, with glowing streaks of green and purple spiraling through it. He looked down at Lily, who stood cautiously to his right and tightly holding her white winter coat against her body. "It's cold." She mumbled lowly. Valerian laughed, poking her cheek. "Sure it is, but isn't it pretty?"

"I suppose." Lily's tone lacked any form of enthusiasm.

"Aww. You're such a stiff Lily." Valerian teased, giving her a playful shove. It sent her falling backward. She landed in the thick snow with a grunt. She sat up, brushing snow from her faint lavender hair. "A stiff am I?" She growled. She packed a bit of snow into a large ball and hurled it at him. It smacked him straight in the back of the head before exploding into snowflakes and hitting the ground. Valerian turned his head to look at her with an amused smirk. "So that's how we're playing it, huh Miss Lily?" He kneeled down and formed his own snowball, then he tossed it at Lily's face. The latter lead out a cheerful scream and batted the snow off her face, before getting to her feet with three snowballs tucked in her right arm. "This means war Mister Hope!" She declared playfully, chucking each and every snowball at Valerian. The raven haired male retaliated by smacking the younger in the shoulder with a giant snowball. The two's playful battle went on for a straight hour, ending with both teens sprawling out in the snow and panting in exhaustion. Chunks of white covered their coats and clusters of tiny snowflakes peppered their hair.

"You make for quite the admirable opponent Lily." Valerian joked fondly, turning his head to look at the girl who lied next to him. "Thanks for coming out here with me. You're so precious." He mumbled warmly, his jovial tone dropping to one of solemn gratitude. Lily chuckled lightly, reaching out to pluck a few snowflakes from his pitch black hair. "You're welcome. I had a lot of fun." She replied gently. The pair sat in silence for a while. Valerian sat up.

"How about we spend the rest of the day inside. And wouldn't you like to see your present?"

Lily rocketed to her feet with an excited nod and a grin.

Lily smiled as she plopped on the bed next to Valerian, tucked in a white robe pulled over a loose night gown and her hair still a little damp from the hot shower she just took. He sat leaning against the bed's backboard with two thermoses full of hot chocolate in his hands, dressed in a royal blue sweatshirt and pajama pants. He handed her one of the thermoses. She took it graciously and took a sip. A delicious, hot, milky chocolate spread through her mouth.

"It is well?" Valerian asked.

"Perfect." Lily hummed, resting her head on his shoulder. Valerian sighed contently, letting his head fall on hers. The two spent their time talking about nothing until both thermoses were clean of any chocolate substance.

"Ready for your present now? Darling?" Valerian queried, getting a nod from Lily. He slipped from the bed and walked the thermoses to the kitchen, where he washed them out and put them away. He returned to the room only seconds later, catching sight of Lily staring curiously at him. He giggled softly at how adorable she looked. He vanished into the room closet and reappeared next to Lily with a medium sized white box decorated with shimmery blue snowflakes and a shiny blue bow. "Here you are." He crooned gently, settling the box in her lap. Lily inspected the box cheerfully before carefully removing the wrapping paper. She opened the box only to find a smaller box inside. It was a fine case encrusted with blue velvet. She grinned at how cheesy a box inside a box was. She lifted the blue velvet box into one hand and flipped the silver latch that kept it closed with the other, half expecting to find another box inside. Instead her cerulean eyes brightened and widened with a slight gasp upon sight of a bracelet inside. It was a fairly expensive looking bangle made of rose quartz and adorned with a brilliant white pearl. She twisted the bangle in her fingers, watching as it's smooth, pale pink surface took on a different sheen when faced in a different angle of the light. She played with the pearl fir a bit as well. She slid the bangle back into the blue velvet box, and reposed it on the oak wood of her nightstand.

"You aren't disappointed?" Valerian wondered aloud.

"Far from it!" Lily cheered jubilantly, collapsing on him in a hug. "It's perfect! It's very pretty! I love it so much!" She cried with glee. Valerian hummed warmly, absolutely charmed by her joy. He wrapped his arms around her to return the embrace, affectionately patting her back and stroking her soft tresses. She pulled away after a long minute of squeezing him. "But Val, I couldn't find anything to suit you. I'm really sorry." Her tone was sullen as she lowered her chin in a sorrowful bow. Valerian lifted her chin with an index finger and forced her to look at him. "You're so silly," he chuckled softly, catching her by surprise. "Listen. You've already given me a pretty special gift. It's precious and priceless, unique and different, cute and meaningful. Know what it is yet?"

Lily shook her head gingerly.

"You." Valerian stated, poking her heart. "I only ask that you stay with me. It's the only thing I want."

"Awwwww." Lily whined. She tossed her arms around his neck and kissed him sweetly. He returned the gesture.

"You're such a cutie." Valerian laughed after the two had pulled away, pulling her against himmin a tender cuddle. "I love you a lot."

"Not nearly as much as I love you … Valerian."

Oooooo! I just love cute things like this!

Lily Evans belongs to the beloved Silverswirls. Thank you so much for lending her to me. I don't know as much about Lily as I do Emily, so I do hope I didn't disappoint.:) Thanks again. Also, consider this your first little Christmas present from me. You are too kind to me and I thank you for it. Valerian is all mine.

Hope you all enjoyed.

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