Mistletoe
A/N: Yeah, I know I'm late with these since Christmas already went but... oh well. I have 4 chapters of this, each describes a different Christmas with James and Teddy. And yes, mistletoe - such a cliché but... can't help it. D: I just had to write something about James and Teddy 8) And one more thing... here in Finland we open the presents in the evening, as in this story too. ^^ Without further ado, enjoy the first part.
Christmas 2017
James Sirius Potter was bored. So he had made up a plan. Every Christmas, there was a mistletoe by the fireplace. And every year everyone was there. And 'everyone' included James' parents and uncles and aunts… every year they had made Victoire and Teddy kiss under that mistletoe. It was gross! But this year… there would be no kissing. James had made sure of it. You see, James loved pranks. He was pretty good at them too. James' mum always said that – unfortunately – he had gotten that gift from his uncles, George and Fred. James had never met Fred since he had died during the war… but George was awesome, the best uncle there could be. And thanks to him, James' mischief would be accomplished.
And then the time came. It was boring for all kids, just sitting around, waiting for the evening to come so that they could open the gifts. But not that year, James grinned when he just thought about it. Teddy and Victoire were already standing under the mistletoe, smiling at each other. The grown-ups were watching them, smiling as well while all the kids were groaning in disgust. Every year, James would groan with them as well but this time he watched, waiting with excitement. They leaned in closer… and just when their lips were about to touch… the mistletoe exploded. James burst out laughing when he saw everyone's shocked expressions but he stopped laughing right away, when his mum glared at him. "James Sirius Potter, you are in big trouble," she exclaimed.
In the end, James wasn't allowed to open his presents. Mum had said that he needed to 'think about what he had done and what could've happened'. And when he would apologize to everyone, that's when he would get his presents. James sure did think about what could've happened. He could've died from being way too bored and disgusted! That could've been bad! Sure, James would get his gifts. Maybe he wouldn't even have to apologize. Dad sure could calm mum down, James was sure of it.
Meanwhile James was sent upstairs to his room for the rest of the night. But James didn't mind, seeing the looks on everyone's faces… it had been brilliant! Suddenly, there was a knock on the door and without waiting to hear James' answer, Teddy stepped in. "Oh, hi," James said and grinned. Teddy smiled and sat next to him on his bed. "Hi there, Jamie. That was one of a show back there." James nodded proudly. "It was, wasn't it?" Teddy glanced at him. "Listen, Jamie… I know I should be angry at you… but I'm not. I know how boring it must be for you guys to watch me and Victoire make out." James groaned. "It is! So why do you do it?"
Teddy sighed and lay down on James' bed. "Well, everyone is expecting it. I wouldn't want to disappoint them." James furrowed his eyebrows. "So what if you are? I don't mind about what anyone's expecting of me! Neither should you." Teddy smiled at James and got up, ruffling his hair like he always did. "We're just different like that… I really wish you could always be like that, Jamie. Not giving a rat's ass about what people expect from you." James glanced at Teddy. "You know… you could be like that too." Teddy shook his head. "I don't think so. But you'll do it for me too, alright?" James nodded though he just couldn't understand why Teddy couldn't be like him. In James' mind, it was easier notto do what he was told!
"And… I know you're not supposed to be getting any gifts but… here." James grinned when Teddy handed him a small present. "Thanks, Teds!" Teddy smiled. "Just… don't tell your mum, alright?" James laughed. "Are you mad? Of course I won't!" Then James glanced at Teddy and said: "Thanks, Teds." Teddy shrugged. "Just because you're a prankster, doesn't mean you shouldn't get any gifts on Christmas so… Merry Christmas, Jamie." James grinned. "Merry Christmas, Teds."
A/N: Though this part is pretty short, the other parts are a bit longer. So... did you like it? Want more? Lemme know. : D