December 22: Monday
Theme: Substitute. Scarf
"Tadashi!"
Hiro dashed down the sidewalk, trying to catch up with the taller man.
Tadashi turned, hand raised in greeting. "Hey Hiro," he said with a smile. Like usual, Tadashi's cheeks were a rosy red from the cold.
Hiro shoved a green wrapped box into Tadashi's arms. "Merry Christmas," Hiro said.
Tadashi looked touched. "Thanks Hiro. You didn't have to."
Hiro refused to blush. Refused! "You might want to open it now," Hiro said teasingly. "You look like you could use it."
"You better stop by Lucky Cat for your gift," Tadashi said. "I left it there thinking I would see you there." He gently opened the box. "Oh!"
Inside the box was a soft red scarf.
"I keep telling you to wear a scarf or your cheeks are going to be permanently red," Hiro said.
Tadashi smiled softly. "Thank you Hiro," he said, wrapping the scarf around his neck.
Hiro blushed, feeling very warm despite the biting cold weather. As he redirected his gaze downward to the ground, he recalled something his mother had once told him.
'Love warms the soul, Hiro. One day you'll fall in love with someone that makes you feel so warm inside no matter how cold the weather is.'
Hiro was so far gone for Tadashi, it wasn't even funny.