It was snowing so heavily outside that one could barely see more than five feet in from of them. Most people were inside their warm homes, watching the snow fall, shrouding everything in a thick white blanket. However, two figures could be faintly seen walking in this awful, yet beautiful, weather.
"I thought you said it wasn't supposed to snow? "
"I lied."
Hisoka kept walking, looking straight ahead, and frowning a little at the response from Illumi. They had been out in this weather for about an hour now. They were returning from a job that, frankly, could have been done without Hisoka's help. He was a little irritated that he had to spend all that time out in this weather. If it was up to him he'd be indoors for the whole of winter.
However, if Illumi asks, Hisoka can't help but respond. He looked over at Illumi, who was looking ahead, navigating the pair to the hotel where he was staying. Even if it was cold and wet outside, being able to glance over at Illumi and see the soft puffs of air leave his warm mouth, to see his cheeks getting red from the cold, and his hair becoming a little damp from the snow, despite wearing a hat, made it all seem worth it in the end. Hisoka liked spending time with him.
"We're almost there." Illumi said suddenly, pulling Hisoka out of his thoughts.
"Mmm, that's a good thing, I'm freezing " he said, rubbing his icy hands together, trying to get the blood flowing.
"You should have brought gloves…and a hat…and a scarf." Illumi lectured, as he side-glanced Hisoka's body.
Hisoka pouted and let out a little groan "I know~ but I didn't think we'd be out here for so long. " He got closer to Illumi and locked their arms together.
"You'll keep me warm, right Illumi " Hisoka said, bringing Illumi closer to his body to share his warmth.
"I wouldn't have to keep you warm if you would have been prepared." He said, he looked a little irritated, but he didn't move away. They kept walking, the crunch of snow underneath their feet being the only sounds on the empty street. The snow had begun to ease up, though, and visibility was greater. The building were more defined, and one could better see the Christmas lights lining the buildings and fences.
This however, did not ease the dull ache in Hisoka's nearly frozen hands. The pain of it was an oddly pleasant and yet uncomfortable experience for him. He tried holding Illumi's hand, but he refused by keeping it in his pocket. Hisoka opted to bring one of his hands under Illumi's coat and shirt, putting it against Illumi's hot skin.
Illumi glared at Hisoka, his body not reacting to the feeling of icy fingers on his lower back. "Please remove your hands, Hisoka before you no longer have hands to use."
Hisoka had put his other hand underneath as well, and was walking behind Illumi, slowly moving his still cold hands towards Illumi's belly.
"But I know you don't mind. And my hands are really cold. Just a little longer. " He sighed at the pleasure of his hands heating up, and he could feel Illumi's abs against his fingers as he awkwardly walked behind him.
"Just because I can tolerate the discomfort, doesn't mean I enjoy it. Remove your hands from my abdomen." He said, a little more threatening this time.
"Okay " Hisoka said, sliding his hands downward to remove them, but stopping just at Illumi's hips to hold onto them, resting his chin on Illumi's shoulder and stopping them in their walk for a moment. Illumi was uncertain as to Hisoka's motives, but was put on guard as soon as he felt the magician's breath on his ear.
"How much longer until we get there? " Hisoka asked.
Illumi stood there for a few seconds, the feeling of Hisoka immediately behind him made the hairs on his neck stand on end. He couldn't tell if it was distrust or excitement, but he stayed on guard anyway. "If we keep walking we should be there in five minutes. It's just down the street… Why?" Illumi said.
Hisoka stood away from Illumi and removed his hands. "Oh, good. " He said vaguely and started walking again. Illumi didn't know what to think of what just happened but they could discuss it when they got back. He caught up to Hisoka and walked beside him. In no time they had arrived, just as Illumi had promised.
Hisoka let out a loud sigh when he felt the warm air of Illumi's room hit his face. Illumi had already taken off his coat and went to the kitchen to put on a pot of water by the time Hisoka had finished enjoying the temperature change. Hisoka also removed his coat and threw it on a chair that was off the side, sitting beside the doorway to the bedroom. It was a very nice hotel room, almost like an apartment, with a small living room, a kitchen, and bedroom with an attached bathroom. Hisoka went into the living room and turned on the television. He sat down on the couch and went to stretch out, but when he looked over at the TV he noticed a gift-wrapped box with a bow on top sitting on the TV stand.
He stood up to look at it, smiling because he recognized it, but Illumi stopped him when he called him for tea. When he entered the kitchen he decided to ask Illumi about it.
"That gift in the sitting room wouldn't be for me, now, would it? " he said, smirking a little.
Illumi looked over at him, setting down the boxes of tea in front of him and setting up the tea cups. "Of course. I thought that's why we were meeting today. It is Christmas after all. I hope you didn't forget about it." he said, not concerned that Hisoka had seen the package.
Hisoka raise his eyebrows a little at the straightforward answer, and lightly chuckled, responding "Don't worry, I didn't forget "
"If you say so…" illumi said, preparing the tea and tentatively taking a sip, not really believing Hisoka.
Hisoka sat back in his chair, bringing the hot tea to his lips. He made a face as soon as he took a taste.
"Where's the sugar? " He asked Illumi, setting down the tea and looking around.
Illumi looked up at him "I don't have any, I'm sorry."
Hisoka frowned. He stood up and walked over to Illumi, bending down a little to become eye-level with him. "I suppose I'll have to use a sweet substitute" Hisoka said, ending the phrase by kissing Illumi on the lips, very softy and delicately.
When he pulled away Illumi frowned a little at him. "If that was flirting, it was terrible."
Hisoka stood up and began walking away, not bothering with his tea any longer. "You wound me. I was trying to be cute "
Illumi smiles a little, watching Hisoka's hips sway as he walked away from him. He could tell Hisoka was exaggerating the movement of his hips on purpose, but he still appreciated the view. He looked away, and hid the smile before Hisoka could notice while he pulled out his phone to check his messages.
"I'm going to take a shower. " Hisoka said, stopping at the doorway to the bedroom and looking back at Illumi.
Illumi didn't look up from his phone, "That's fine."
"Would you care to join me~" Hisoka said, licking his lips a little, and staring intently at Illumi.
"No thank you." Illumi responded, still not looking back up at Hisoka.
Hisoka turned away and went to take his lonely shower, disappointed by the response but not surprised.
Illumi on the other hand waited until he heard the water being turned on to begin setting up his surprise He had planned out the whole evening and was waiting for Hisoka to take his usual shower so that by the time Hisoka emerged, the place would look different. He would have about20-30 minutes until he finished, the perfect amount of time for someone with Illumi's speed.
Illumi hurried around the hotel room, pulling out secret decorations, setting up a little tree with lights and ornaments and tinsel. He put out a plate of baked goods and some mulled cider, he set up the kitchen table with a few more gifts that he had purchased for Hisoka, along with the one that was still sitting on the TV stand, and he quickly changed into the ugliest Christmas sweater he had.
The place was unrecognizable. With the soft lights sparkling around the room, and the few candles that he had set up, it made everything a lot cozier. Illumi sat down, feigning interest in the show playing on the television, but he was actually focused on listening to Hisoka's movements. He could hear Hisoka turn off the water and push back the shower curtain. Illumi was, admittedly, excited because it was the first surprise that he'd given to someone since his brothers were young. He looked over everything, ensuring that it was perfect, knowing Hisoka would be out very soon. And as soon as he finished that thought he heard the bathroom door open, Hisoka emerged, with nothing around his body and a towel wrapped around his head.
"Illumi do you have a pair of-" But Hisoka was cut short because as soon as he reached the doorway and saw the decorations he was speechless. To anyone else it would seem that both of them had a severe lack of response. Hisoka looked at Illumi, his mouth slightly agape, and looked back around the room. He smiled in appreciation. Illumi had only glanced back at Hisoka and smiled a little, but those small gestures had essentially translated into Illumi jumping with excitement at Hisoka's response. Illumi, for the first time in a while, felt proud of himself for making someone else feel good.
"I have a pair of boxers in the top drawer of the dresser. That's what you were going to ask, isn't it?" Illumi said, hiding his excited emotions well.
"Ah~ yes, I was, thank you… " Hisoka went into the bedroom and returned a little more dressed this time around.
"So, what is all this? " He asked, knowing why, but he decided let Illumi experience the pleasure of saying so.
"It's for you. Merry Christmas." Illumi said, standing up, and handing Hisoka a glass of cider, sweetened to his tastes.
Hisoka smiled, taking the glass, and running his fingers through his damp hair "Merry Christmas ," he said lifting the glass in a toast.