Looseleaf
CLXVIII. Russia
Mello didn't hate Christmas. It was one of his most favorite holidays, in fact-second to his birthday, that is. The only part he really hated about the festive holiday was the part where all the decorations had to be cleaned up. The day after Christmas, he'd manage to pry Matt away from his games long enough to help the blond put away the Christmas tree.
It took a lot of work. Mello was glad to have that done with.
But unfortunately, on a regular morning of January 7th, the mafia boss woke up to the sight of the Christmas decorations back in place.
"Matt?" he called, stepping carefully around the creepy Ded Moroz doll that had been placed in the middle of the hallway. Said redhead was hanging another ornament on the tree. "What the hell are you doing?" Mello demanded. "It's," he glanced at the clock, "eight in the morning and you're putting up Christmas decorations?"
Matt turned around sheepishly. "Oh," he said softly upon seeing his lover. "Merry Christmas," he said cheerfully.
"That was about a week and a half ago!" Mello roared.
"It's Christmas in Russia," Matt insisted.
Mello went stiff. "Matt," he said slowly, "are you even Russian?"
Matt faltered. "Well, no, but-"
"Then we don't have a reason to put all this shit up again!" Mello said exasperatedly. "Come on, help me clean up."
"No." Matt attacked him with a sudden hug. "Pleasepleaseplease Mello, let's keep them up for today!"
"We're not Russians!" came the protest as Mello beat on his head in an attempt to get the redhead off.
"No, but we can pretend to be and drink vodka!" Matt offered. His face was still buried in Mello's nightshirt and he held him tightly, refusing to let go.
Mello paused. "Vodka?"
Matt nodded. Still, he didn't look up. "I got some last night."
Mello stared pensively at the Christmas tree. When Matt was drunk, he... Mello took a sudden change of expression. "I suppose it can't hurt," he said finally.
"Yay!" Matt gave him a kiss on the cheek before bounding to the kitchen. "I'll get the vodka!"
Mello only chuckled evilly.
I think I like writing rapist!Mello a tad bit too much...