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(A/N: Okay, so this is the first of many prompts for #hummelholidays on Tumblr. The prompt was "Lights" So anyways, this is a Tangled AU of Kurtbastian. Enjoy!)

Day: December 1st

Prompt: Lights

Ship (if any): Kurtbastian (Kurt Hummel/Sebastian Smythe)

"Having fun?" Sebastian asked, amused. Kurt only let a small smile slip onto his face as he plucked another flower out of his hair. He gently placed it into the water, watching as it drifted away to join its peers. Today had been the most eventful, also the best, day of his life. First he had met Sebastian, the thief, who had whisked Kurt away from his tower (requiring a little bit of persuasion). Afterwards, they had come across a couple of Sebastian's "friends" who had tried to kill them. After narrowly escaping that, they reached the town in order to see the lights that the king and queen released every year. And now here they were, in a boat on the river, about to see the phenomenon that Kurt had dreamt about seeing ever since he was a little boy. It was a bit surreal.

He grinned at Sebastian, blue eyes clear and sparkling. A smirk was Sebastian's response, but Kurt could see the fondness shining behind Sebastian's emerald eyes. Kurt's companion was tall, taller than Kurt, with dark brown hair and a well defined body. Kurt would grudgingly admit that Sebastian was decently good looking, but of course would never tell him so (the man had a big enough ego already.)

"Excited?" Sebastian's voice is smooth with just the right hint of sultry. Kurt tries not to be too obvious.

"Yes." Kurt answers, his voice breathy as hestares up at the castle, almost collapsing in suspense. Sebastian nods and then Kurt sees it. The first lantern rises from the dim outline of the castle. Kurt holds his breath as others follow, thousands upon thousands, lighting up the night sky. A great big feeling of hope is ignited in his stomach, and Kurt's breath is taken away as he stares at the lights swirling and turning in the sky.

Sebastian is reminded of an elf as Kurt's lithe form practically leaps onto the stempost of the is aware that he's probably starting like an idiot, but at that point he can't find it in himself to stop.

He tears his eyes away from Kurt to try and take in the beauty of the lanterns in the air, but his eyes continue straying to Kurt. He sees Kurt, gazing at the lanterns with a childlike glee, and the corners of his mouth soften into a smile. There's just something special about this boy Sebastian found singing on the top of a tower.

Kurt turns to look back at Sebastian and sees him holding up two lanterns. Kurt practically beams as he rushes over, sitting down in front of Sebastian and placing his hands on his own lap.

"I have something for you too." Kurt says, holding up the satchel which contained the tiara. (Also known as the original item which Sebastian had stolen.) "I should have given it to you earlier, but I was just scared. And the thing is," Kurt bites his lip and Sebastian almost swoons. "I'm not scared anymore. You know what I mean?"

Kurt's looking at Sebastian now, his expression eager but hesitant. Sebastian reaches out and pushes the satchel down. Kurt lets out a small gasp as Sebastian gives him a reassuring smile. A real one, too.

"I'm starting to." He whispers, voice raw with emotion. Kurt smiles back, and takes the lantern Sebastian hands to him. Their fingers brush and Kurt blushes, hoping Sebastian couldn't see it in the dark.

Together, they let go of them, watching as the two lanterns spiral away together in an intricate dance. Kurt's eyes are on the lanterns, watching them float away, but all Sebastian can see is Kurt. His excitement is intoxicating as Kurt points at a lantern making its way towards them. This one is different, cylindrical with a sun painted into the side. Kurt touches it, almost flinging it up into the sky to join its peers.

Sebastian's breath catches as he stares at Kurt. The boy's periwinkle eyes are alight with wonderment, and Sebastian's heart clenches. The lanterns lighting up the sky cast different shadows on his face, on his light brown hair which is woven with flowers of many sizes and colors. This must be love, Sebastian thinks to himself. His heart practically aches. I'm so fucked. Kurt's gaze is directed at him again, happy and carefree. Maybe that wasn't such a bad thing.

Sebastian takes ahold of one of Kurt's hands,which had been resting on the side of the boat. Kurt turns towards him fully.

Kurt holds both of Sebastian's hands in his own, they're warm and real. He stares into the depths of Sebastian's green eyes, never before realizing how beautiful they were, especially when they were shining.

Sebastian is feeling all tingly inside, a feeling that he has never truly felt before. Kurt looks happy, his face expressive and glowing. Up close, Sebastian can see the spray of freckles across Kurt's nose and he wishes he could lean in closer to count them.

Around them swirls the lanterns, in arcs and loops in the night sky. The lights reflect upon the water, reflect upon their pupils. But at the moment, the only thing either of them can focus on is each other.

Sebastian reaches a hand out, brushing a strand of Kurt's soft hair. His hand rests for a minute on Kurt's cheek, the roughness of it a stark contrast to porcelain skin. Kurt revels in Sebastian's touch, almost leaning into it. Taking a slight breath, Sebastian cups his palm around Kurt's face, slowly drawing the other man in.

Their lips touch.

(A/N: I hope that you enjoyed that! I honestly loved writing it, even though I had to watch that scene of Tangled like a million times. But I love Tangled, so it's all right. I will try and update this every day, but I might also be busy, so I will attempt to write one fic per day. Happy Holidays everyone!)