unknownballad | ❝ Winter Wonderland ❞

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❝ Winter Wonderland ❞

{ i wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? }

That's it, that's the post. It's here for all your cozy, hygge, wintry RP dreams. Here are some ideas:

snow: first snow of the season/ever, making snowpeople, forts, or snow angels, snowball fights, snowed in
warm: hot drinks, warm blankets, crackling fires, busting out the winter coats and socks, baking in a cozy kitchen
holidays: decorating, picking out a tree, preparing the big holiday meal, exchanging gifts
activities: shopping, cooking, sledding, ice skating, cuddling with someone special
new year: par-tay!, toast, countdown, midnight kiss

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He gave a shy little smile before accepting the robe. It was so soft and fluffy and... Oh they were changing now! Bae quickly set it to the side and rushed to get this clothes off so he could get ready to run to the hot water. At least he wasn't shy about being naked around his lover anymore!

Getting the robe on but not belted yet, he ran his hands over it. "It's so soft."

He kind of wanted a robe like this at home too but wasn't sure if he should ask for something like that. Yohan already gave him so much.

In truth, Bae could ask for almost anything and Yohan could give it to him. Anything but his freedom, in fact. No, he had to stay with Yohan and that was that. Anything else, he could have. Anything else, Yohan will give him happily. Bae never asked for much.

Yohan slipped into his robe, tying the belt to keep the robe closed tight against the cold outside. Closing the space between them, he reached out to lay his hand against the side of Bae's neck, thumb rubbing lightly against that warm skin. "It's yours now, my darling."

As if Yohan would let him use it just for this little adventure of theirs. No, it was yet another gift for Bae. Typically, Yohan liked to get him useful things like clothes. But if he ever expresses desire for something else, it's a safe bet Yohan will give it to him.

His hand fell away to pull Bae's robe closed tightly and tie the belt around his waist. He leaned in for a quick kiss, then took the young man's hands in his. "Ready?"

His. Yohan was being so generous again. It made him smile as those lips met his and he allowed his lover to belt the robe. "Thank you. I love it."

Then Bae nodded because he was ready. More than ready! It would be so cold but there was warmth waiting at the end of it.

"Please. I want to go in the water now."

This was a side of himself that literally no one else ever saw. It was reserved only for Bae, whom he trusted. Why shouldn’t he when he basically trained him for the role? It took time, but in the end it was worth it. Bae needed someone to look after him and Yohan needed someone he could open up to.

“Let’s go.”

Leading Bae through the cabin, he brought them to the backdoor where he paused only briefly to mentally prepare. The rush of cold when he opened the door was bitter and pulled a quiet ‘wooo’ from Yohan. And then? He ran!

Even though the path to the hot tub was clear, if was chilling beneath their bare feet. Next time, he decided, they would get slippers, too! Yohan was quick to unlatch the cover and throw it wide. Steam spilled forth, heat radiating from the water. He waved for Bae to get in while he turned on the jets (and followed quickly behind).

Laughing, he ran after Yohan. The cold was biting but he barely noticed as he shed his robe and slid into the water. A gasp as the heat but then he happily settled into it, fascinated by the snow falling as he was in the warm water.

As soon as Yohan was in too, he climbed onto his lap. Nuzzling, he gave him an affectionate little kiss.

"This is so beautiful. It's like a dream."

Ah, how he loved to hear Bae laugh like that. It was so natural how it bubbled up from him. So genuine and not forced. It did wonders to help Yohan feel more at ease, as well. It let him forget his worries, if even for a few seconds. To think they had an entire week together!

Yohan got into the hot tub with a splash, sinking neck-deep into the warm water that made his skin go pink. He welcomed Bae closer, leaning into that sweet little kiss and then bumping their noses together.

"Don't you know it, yet? I will make all of your dreams come true, Bae. Each and every one of them."

"I don't even know what my dreams are but you make them come true." Who would have thought such a thing could happen with someone like Yohan. Yet it did every single day. He smiled at him and wrapped his arms around his neck.

"Thank you for this. I can't believe we have the whole week. Are there more surprises still?" He was practically vibrating just thinking about it!

"They wouldn't be surprises if I told you," he quipped. Of course there were more. Fancy dinners, gifts, movie nights with popcorn and hot cocoa. Maybe even a little romance. Given that there was no one here to see them, to quietly criticize Yohan privately. Oh, how he hated that any of his subordinates thought it their places to do that. A week without that will be so pleasant.

Yohan wrapped his arms loosely around Bae's waist, trailing his fingers in meaningless patterns over his lower back. "We will find your dreams together," he sighed happily. "And make them all come true together."

"What are your dreams? Can I help make them come true?" Using his wet hands, Bae pushed his fingers through that dark hair. So pretty. It always was. And he loved that he got to touch it like this. Anytime he wanted really.

"I want to help make your dreams come true too." Do this together. In every way. It meant the world to him.

"My dreams?" Yohan's eyes drifted closed as those fingers tangled in his hair. Did he really have anything beyond the ambition instilled in him? Family glory and all that. He sucked in a deep breath and exhaled it slowly before opening his eyes to peer at Bae once again.

"I dream of destroying everything that stands in my way with you by my side."

That should have scared him. It really should have. But this was Yohan who was his everything. He trusted him. Loved him. So instead he thought about that more and hummed a little before...

"Um I guess I'll help make that come true by being at your side. Will that work?" Bae tilted his head to the side as he pondered how to help with that. He wasn't good at destruction after all.

Such a thoughtful boy. So guileless. Everything that wasn't what Yohan was used to. Even his closest associates wanted something from their relationship: status, money, influence. What did Bae want? Only Yohan — the man, the monster that his life made him; not what he could provide. Yohan's sure if he was some middle class nobody, if he'd been able to get Bae a safe space, Bae would still want him.

However cut-throat and violent his life may be, he never wanted Bae to dirty his hands with it. But Yohan didn't hide any of that from him, either. As long as Bae was with him, he deserved honesty. Brutal honesty in some cases.

"That's all I want," he assured softly. One hand raised from the water to brush his fingertips over Bae's cheek. "I won't let anything take you from me."

"I don't ever want to leave you."

He'd given up on knowing his old life. It had abandoned him so he wanted to be with the one who taken him in. Things had started out...different. But they were good now. Everything was wonderful.

"I love you."

Indeed, things weren't always this... easy. They didn't start out this comfortable. Yohan's fully aware of his trespasses and the ones he'd committed against Bae were many. But that was in the beginning. And Yohan was nothing if not a 'the end justifies the means' sort.

"Say it again." No, that wasn't some romantic thing. It was a command.

Once upon a time the orders made him nervous. Not anymore. Not from Yohan. Bae gazed into his eyes, ran fingers through that dark hair again. Then he gave him a soft kiss before speaking.

"I love you."

And he loved saying it too.

"That's my boy," he sighed in contentment. His hands ran up Bae's back, fingers splaying between his shoulder blades. Pulling him closer, Yohan leaned in to press their lips together. This kiss was firm, more urgent than the little pecks they've shared since their arrival. But it doesn't linger very long. No, Yohan breaks away, then pressed their foreheads together.

"And I love you."

Melting into the kiss, he pressed himself against his lover. When it ended he felt tingly in the best way, smiling at him. Nuzzling his forehead with his own, he let out a happy sigh.

"The air is so cold but it feels good with the water. I like it."

"It's a wonderful contrast, isn't it?" The water kept them warm enough and if they got too cold, they could simply dip back under it.

"I'll bring you here in every season so you can enjoy them all and pick your favorite, okay?"

"Every season? Really?"

That sounded like fun and he wanted to see how everything changed. Would the colors be different? Bae smiled and leaned back to look at him.

"Yes please!"

"Every one," he repeated. "I think winter is my favorite now." Now that he's been able to bring Bae here and have this moment with him. Nevermind the solitude, the break from business, the breathtaking view, the romantic atmosphere. Sure, that's all great and things Yohan can mostly enjoy on his own. It's Bae's wonder that made this particular visit much more memorable.

"Really?" He looked around then and even held his hand up as if it was possible to catch snow with this heat. It still felt nice to try. To watch the snow fall to his hand.

"I want to wait and see which season is the one that feels...like you."

"Like me?" Yohan wasn't sure he understood, but he liked what he thought the sentiment was. What's not to like in the person who makes Yohan feel like a person wanting to enjoy something best because it reminds Bae of him? For a moment, he watched the snow drift into Bae's hand, melting before it can even touch him. Then he reached up to draw the boy's hand to him, pressing a warm kiss into his palm.

"You'll have many, many seasons to learn. There's no rush."

Looking down, he watched the kiss press to his skin. He smiled at the feel of those warm lips.

"Bright and powerful and safe. Like you. If it feels like that then that will be my favorite." Bae nodded and then traced his fingers over Yohan's cheek.

"That's what you are like."

Another warm, wet kiss to Bae's wrist and then Yohan releases his hold of it. One slides down the young man's spin to rest on one hip and the other traced the lines of his face. Quickly cooling fingers followed the curve of Bae's cheek, the slope of his jaw, eyes following with awe. So often when he looked at Bae, it was like seeing a human for the first time. Not a chess piece, not an asset, an actual person. And Bae is the only one he saw that way.

"You are my anchor, Bae. You allow me a space to be human."

"But I don't do anything..."

Yohan took care of him and made sure they had space together. He treated him like he was special. His treasure. All Bae could do was accept it.

And he did. Every step of the way. His love wasn't even pretend anymore.

"You do everything for me."

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