Day Fourteen - Santa Baby
Characters: KaoHaru
Genre: Fluff
Triggers: None
"Oh wow," Ranka exclaimed as he pulled out a cashmere sweater from a flimsy cardboard box. White tissue paper fell into his lap as he unfolded the blue fabric for everyone in the room to see. "This is absolutely fabulous, thank you Kaoru."
The praise brought a toothy grin across Kaoru's face. If anyone in the Fujioka family could enjoy fine fashion it would be Ranka. He made sure to set aside his personal favorites for Haruhi to hopefully wear in the new year for him but as for her father, he was adorned with true Hitachiin taste.
Kaoru and Haruhi watched with amusement as Ranka quickly shed his robe to try on the sweater. He carefully pulled it over his head and slipped his arms through, standing up to give a proper model.
Haruhi clapped her hands and chuckled, "Very nice Dad. It looks great."
Ranka twirled on his heel, "Blue suits me so well, don't you agree?"
Kaoru nodded and slung his arm over shoulder Haruhi's shoulder, pulling her closer, "Why did you think I chose ocean breeze instead of olive green?"
Haruhi allowed herself to sink into Kaoru, not minding his strong cologne or the itchy fur bordering his vest. He had come over before the sun rise, insisting on spending Christmas morning with his girlfriend and her father. Of course, he didn't arrive empty handed. For that, Ranka was able to forgive him for waking him up so early - on a holiday no less.
Haruhi quickly prepared coffee and a sweet breakfast for them to enjoy together before finally opening presents. Kaoru insisted his gifts be opened last.
"Haruhi, are you going to open Kaoru's gift?" Ranka asked excitedly, reaching for his cold coffee.
That seemed to perk Haruhi from Kaoru's warmth to reach for the small box placed under their fake tree.
It was light.
A little too light.
"Open it!" Ranka exclaimed again, leaning forward over his crossed legs.
Kaoru bit his bottom lip.
Haruhi didn't care to take her time unwrapping the box. Normally she'd want to save the paper for next year but it was so small there'd be no use for it. She allowed herself to tear it open.
The room went silent once the wrapping fell to the floor in shreds.
Everyone held their breath, even the whistling wind outside seemed to stand still in honor of such a moment.
In Haruhi's palm rested a clear glass box with a diamond ring nestled inside.
Kaoru cleared his throat, "Haurhi, I know we've only been dating for two years but -"
"Yes." She interrupted, her bright eyes filled with love and happiness that seemed to glisten inside her chocolate irises. "Yes, I will."