Makoto looked at his phone for the millionth time that day, he hadn't heard from Haru since last week when he said he was unwell. Sighing he put his phone back in his pocket and tried to focus on his work. He hoped sending him a photo hadn't been too weird, he had done it in the heat of the moment. He was probably just busy with work right, it probably had nothing to do with him. His phone buzzed in his pocket, maybe it was Haru, he thought. When he saw it was from Nagisa he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

To: Makoto
From: Nagisa

Mako-chan! Can you come meet us for lunch at the café?

Makoto didn't particulary feel like going out to lunch, but there was a chance Haru was working, and he really wanted to see him.

To: Nagisa
From: Makoto

Sure, my lunch break is at 1pm

To: Makoto
From: Nagisa

Yay! See you then!

Makoto smiled, Nagisa was always so full of energy, he could never understand where it all came from. He briefly wondered why he wanted to meet up, but all Makoto cared about right now was that he might see Haru. Then he could make sure everything was ok between them.


Haru stared down at the chocolate cake he had just made, it was for a customer who was planning a proposal. Haru began to carefully wrote the words Will You Marry Me in icing. He briefly wondered if Makoto would enjoy something like this, he did love chocolate cakes. Haru smiled to himself, Makoto loved chocolate in general. Finishing up the cake he placed it in a box ready to go, the door of the shop opened he did this. Nagisa, Rei and Makoto walked in all wrapped up warmly in scarfs.

Haru's heart skipped a beat seeing Makoto smiling and laughing with Nagisa and Rei. He hadn't contacted Makoto since he had told him he was unwell, countless times he had started writing a message to him but had never sent it. He was unsure on how to act around Makoto now, scared that one wrong move would send Makoto running.

"Haru-chan!" Nagisa yelled waving "Come have lunch with us!"

Haru sighed, he was due to take his lunch break but his was nervous being around Makoto

"You can take your break now if you want Nanase-kun" Haru nodded and hung his apron up.


Makoto fidgeted nervously in his seat, he wasn't sure why he was nervous. He had known Haru since they were little, being near him had become second nature. But after everything that had happened things seemed different between them. Makoto knew things could never go back to how they were before, but he was going to make sure to never loose Haru again.

"Mako-chan! Are you listening?" Nagisa asked

Makoto smiled apologetically "Sorry was lost in my thoughts"

Nagisa nudged Rei under the table "were thinking about someone special"

Makotos face went red "N-not particularly" Just then Haru walked out carrying drinks

"Haru-chan! Are you joining us for lunch?" Nagisa asked excitedly

Haru nodded placing there drinks down in front of them then sitting down next to Makoto. Nagisa started talking excitedly about something that had happened at work. Makoto was hyper aware of how close Haru was, even more aware that Haru hadn't said one word to him. Although it wasn't unlike Haru to not talk much, maybe he was overthinking things. Makoto looked down at his Hot chocolate and his breath caught in his throat. There was a heart drawn in the froth, a quick look around told him no one else had one. But hadn't Haru made their drinks?

"Mako-chan! Come back to us" Nagisa yelled waving a hand in front of his face

Makoto smiled apologetically "Sorry getting lost in my thoughts again"

Nagisa smiled mischievously "Must be a very special person to distract you this much"

Haru looked at Makoto quizzically "Someone special?"

"Yes! Like me and Rei-chan!" Nagisa said grabbing Rei's arm and pulling him close

Makoto looked at them confused "Wait, are you guys together?"

Rei blushed "Yes we are, we have been for some time now"

Makoto looked shock "How did I never know? Haru did you know?"

Haru jumped at Makoto saying his name it was the first he had acknowledged his presence at the table "I found out about a week ago"

"Uh well congratulations"

Nagisa smiled a big cheesy grin "Ok now for the reason I wanted us all together, Its Christmas soon and I have booked us all a holiday to a ski resort!"

Makoto stared at Nagisa "uh ok but when were you planning this?"

"We leave on the 23rd and come back on the 2nd, so we will be spending Christmas and new year's together!"

"But the 23rd is next week, I haven't put in for time off work" Makoto said

Haru nodded in agreement "same here"

Rei pushed his glasses up his nose "We have already taken care of both of your work"

Nagisa nodded excitedly "Rin and Sosuke are coming to! It's going to be the best!"

Makoto was speechless, he was happy to spend time with them all but was it really ok for him to take so much time off work. They said their goodbyes and Makoto headed back to work, this would be his first Christmas with Haru in a long time. A smile spread across his face, he could help but feel a little excited about it all. He would have to start shopping for presents for everyone, and book Ruka into a pet motel. Makoto paused outside the fire station and smiled to himself. He was sure this would be the best Christmas he would have in a long time.


A/N

I know this chapter is a bit short i promise the otheres will be longer

i have some big things planned for their christmas trip :D

please enjoy :D