Alexandra wiped her brow as she finished carrying the crates. Behind her there was the sound of Farkas dusting off his hands with a content sigh.
" We really do appreciate you're guy's help." A guard started as he took his helmet off. " A lot of guards have headed home for the holidays, not many have stayed here in Whiterun and if they have then they are with their families."

Alexandra smiled up at him. " It's not a problem. We are glad to help."

He gave a smile. One filled with warmth and appreciation. " If there is anything I can do to help please let me know. I've finished with what I was assigned."

She gave him a shocked look then turned her attention to the opened crate.

" Could you put these up for me? It would be a great help."

He didn't even hesitate.

" Of course."

Alexandra stood there, still slightly shocked. He was a slightly older man, his hair starting to go grey but he looks were still sharp. She was sure he could steal any woman's heart easily. But instead of standing there and staring she reached for the other side of the garland and helped him string it up. Around her the rest of the companions and townsfolk worked together to decide what went where. The air was cold, so cold that she could see her breath in front of her as she extended her arms up. She worked as quickly as her numb fingers allowed her to. But she was just a hair short so she glanced around until she found an unopened box to use as a step stool.

" So are you companions going to decorate as well?" The guard continued as he tied off the garland. Alexandra finished then glanced over at her home. Instantly her face scrunched up in disapproval. It was the only building that didn't have a single ounce of Christmas spirit on it.

" We will once we are done. I've decided for the others."

The guard chuckled and held his hand out. She took it and graciously stepped down.

" Please do remember that this is your break too my dragonborn, enjoy the holidays." He bowed and gave a small kiss onto her numb fingers.
" I will. You too."
He nodded with a smirk and turned, disappearing into the crowd. After watching him walking away she turned her attention back to the sad building. Break huh? She smiled at the thought of it. Maybe she'll actually have the chance to enjoy one this time.

Vilkas rubbed his hands together before blowing into his palms. This year had to be the coldest year Skryim had ever had.
He stifled a yawn as he continued walking. The others should have been finishing up with their help as well. Hopefully they would be home so they could eat dinner all together.
He walked up the steps to Jorrvaskr in a slight hurry to get inside. Finally, that time of year where jobs started to die down and they all could enjoy themselves. Then he heard a thunk.
" Owwww."

He furred his brows in confusion and began to make his way to the backside where the practice dummies where. There Alexandra was, rubbing her head. Her lips were slightly turned down into a frown from the pain. Then she shook her head and stood up again, grumbling something along the way.

" Why don't you wait until morning? Then you'll have light besides these stupid torches." He called out to her. Alexandra jumped in surprise, hitting her head yet again on the beam above her. She groaned as she grasped at her head, her fingers getting tangled in her hair. Villas couldn't stop himself from laughing.
" It's not funny. It actually hurt a lot." She grumbled as he walked up to her.

" Well maybe you should just wait and I could help you." He spoke as he plucked the decoration from her fingers and hung it up with ease, not even needing to use the makeshift stool she had made.

" Aw whatever. Showoff." She teased as she gently hit his shoulder.

" To think the great dragonborn get taken down by a wooden beam. Won't that be a story to tell the graybeards." He teased back. He reached around and swept her off her feet, letting her lay in his arms. She laughed as he gave a gracious spin, enjoying the feeling of being carried. Even Vilkas found himself wanting to smile along.

" Don't be mean to the dragonborn. She can slay you." She continued as he lowered her back onto her feet.

" Aw yes. All I'd have to do ask her to hang an ornament and she'll knock herself unconscious for me."
Alexandra rolled her eyes as she crossed her arms.

" Don't forget who won that spare when I first showed up." She reminded as she poked his chest.
" I had let you win." He aimed back as he snatched her finger up.

" Of course you did. Then I call a rematch."

" Don't cry when you loose."
" I think you should be telling yourself that."

They both finished their teasing then fell silent as they realized how close they were. Vilkas looked down at her then adverted his gaze, letting her finger go.
" Your nose is red from the cold." He stated softly as he brushed her cheek with his fingers. Alexandra tensed, tugging her scarf up over her face.

" I can't help if it's cold." She answered quickly, hoping that he couldn't spot the blush on her cheeks. Silence fell yet again, both of them shifting awkwardly. Neither knowing what to say or do. Then a voice broke through.
" Is anyone else here? Brother? I saw you walking home not to long ago!"
" We're back here Farkas!" He called back. Not too long later Farkas popped his head around the side then happily trotted up.

" The others are on their way. They are just cleaning up and then we can all eat." He rubbed his stomach at the thought of food. Alexandra tried to hide her laughter behind her scarf.

" Then I suggest we go inside and see what Tilma has cooked up for us." She urged. Both of the brothers nodded and allowed her to lead them inside, neither Vilkas or Alexandra mentioning the sweet moment that they shared not to long ago.

I know it's early to be writing a christmas story but hey why not! I plan to write one for Thrynn as well and if you guys want another christmas one for Brynjolf I will try to think of something. I also have a little story line hatching for an alduin love story! oooooooooooo

I'll try to write them as fast as I can. I've also got some anime stories i'm working on so I'll be hopping back and forth. Please let me know what you think! Love you!