[He'd missed last year as well. The thought had crossed his mind a year ago, but he didn't want to crash whatever traditions his friends had then either. So he'd kept it to himself in the meantime.
But this year was different. Beat had found someone that he liked and cared about and wanted to spend time with, whether it was Christmas or not. Just thinking about it made his ears go red.]
We gotta tell 'em. 'Cause you an' me's gonna be doin' this again next year.
[Looking back up at Futaba, he smiles somewhat shyly at her, moving closer and reaching out to take her hand in his once again.]
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Date: 2024-01-23 09:53 am (UTC)But this year was different. Beat had found someone that he liked and cared about and wanted to spend time with, whether it was Christmas or not. Just thinking about it made his ears go red.]
We gotta tell 'em. 'Cause you an' me's gonna be doin' this again next year.
[Looking back up at Futaba, he smiles somewhat shyly at her, moving closer and reaching out to take her hand in his once again.]