Hey all! I'm sorry I haven't updated for a long time. Life has been kind of intense lately. So please excuse me for that. Anyway, please R&R! Major major fluffy-ness. Enloy while it lasts!

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Christine's P.O.V

"Come on Erik, please?" I pleaded. "Nadir said it was alright." The Persian glanced up from his chess board, slight smile creasing his lips.

" I don't know why he would do such a thing, he's Muslim." Erik glared over the chess pieces at his friend.

"True, but I have always respected the Christians and their morals. What would it hurt, Erik?"

The masked man sighed dejectedly. "Fine. But only some tinsel, and only for Christmas. I don't want those bloody trivialities up long."

I ignored his grumpy tone and gently leaned over, kissing the handsome cheek softly. He blushed deep and blue eyes grew large. I jumped up and bounced to the kitchen to fetch tea before he could respond, smiling at his reaction.

Sipping my tea, I looked out the small window at the green hill, rain pitter-pattering the window sill. We had lived on this house a month, Erik and I, and to my surprise, it was the most peace I had had since I was a small child. Sure I missed Raoul, but day by day I could feel the void being filled with Erik's love. I knew now I loved him… all of him. His face no longer disgusted me, in fact it didn't bother me at all. It was like I had told that little boy. Look with your heart and not with your eyes.

"Check-mate. Again." I heard Erik state boredly from the other room, followed by Nadir's frustrated sigh. He had been coming to our quarters often of late, forever challenging Erik to a game of chess which he could never seem to win.

"I must go I'm afraid, Nadir." I walked in to find both men putting their coats on.

"Where are you going, Erik? It's Christmas Eve." my brows knitted in concern.

"Just some preparations, Mon Ange." Erik cupped my cheek with his gloved hand. "I'll be back before night-fall." and with that, he disappeared , leaving me with the perfect opportunity to finish my surprise.

"Monsieur Khan, if it wouldn't be too much trouble, could you help me with a few things?"

"Of course, Mademoiselle." I donned my warmest shawl and walked out to the snow with Nadir, pointing to some small evergreens.

"That one, if you please." I pointed to the nearest, fullest one and he cut it down, dragging it back to the house. On the way I saw some light green leaves with little clear berries. I picked some with delight and rushed to the house to hang it. It was amazing to me that mistletoe was so deadly if eaten, but so sweet symbolically. I skipped around the house, hanging tinsel and humming carols. When I was finished, the tree and almost everything else in the house was shimmering. Tying a red bow to the mistletoe, I hung it over the archway between the kitchen and parlor. "Everything is perfect!" I squealed, finishing setting the table for the Christmas feast I had made.

Now all I needed was Erik.

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That chapter was inexcusably short guys…. I'm really sorry. Running out of time. I promise to UD soon, but for that I need reviews. Come on guys… Please please please review. Erik will love you! Ehh…. I can't promise that . I'll love you! Eh.. Not the same. Lol. I'm rambling. I'll shut up now. Ok. Review. Au Revoir!