I am going to be honest- I wrote this in November, before Thanksgiving. I wanted to upload this on December 1st though bc it seems more appropriate
Please don't kill me
EDIT: it is the beginning of summer in 2020. According to hallmark it is Christmas time so I am okay with posting this now and there's a lot of typos so fuck it
(she/her)
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"Have yourself, a merry little Christmas,"
Schlatt couldn't remember what he was talking about with Carson the moment he heard that sweet voice start singing. A familiar voice, but he couldn't put his finger on who it was.
"Schlatt?" The blond in front of him said, noticing how he paused mid-sentence. "You okay?"
"Let your heart be light,"
"Who's singing this? I've never heard them before," Schlatt questioned, looking around for speakers. He saw that everyone also noticed the singing, all of them facing to something (or someone) behind him.
"Dude, do you not recognize who this is?" Carson raised a brow, before grabbing Schlatt's shoulders and forcefully turned him around.
That's when Schlatt finally saw her.
"Next year all our troubles will be out of sight,"
He saw Y/n, standing on that small stage, a warm yellow light shining on her face. All attention was on her. He was with her minutes before, until Travis had pulled her away from him to do something. This must've been that something.
But he never realized how beautifully she sang.
"Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Make the yultide gay,
Next year all our troubles would be miles away,"
Sure, he knew she sang. Y/n always invited him to her performances, but every single thing he always had he already had plans. He's heard her hum songs so many songs, but this was his first genuine time hearing her sing.
And god fucking dammit, he was falling in love with her voice.
"Once again as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Will be near to us, once more,"
Y/n had the dreamiest look on her face, and as she sang her pink lips held the most light-hearted smile. Schlatt couldn't help but let his own heart flutter at the sight of her. He'd never think that he'd look at her and admit that he was in love with her, but seeing her like this, he could never deny it.
"Have you never heard her sing before?" Carson asked quietly, noticing how intently Schlatt was watching her. Carson had to admit- he had never seen Schlatt look at anyone like that before. It was kind of endearing.
"No I haven't, shut up," Schlatt murmured, trying to swat Carson away and pay attention to Y/n. Carson let out a light chuckle, and continued to watch.
And that's when Y/n's eyes met his. Her smile slightly wavered, and quickly adverted her eyes somewhere else.
"Someday soon we all will be together
If the fates allow
Until then we'll have to muddle through somehow
So have yourself a merry little Christmas..."
The gold decorations on her ugly Christmas sweater glittered underneath the light. All eyes were on her as everyone's eyes were all on her, conversations cut off as they all watched. Schlatt was holding in his breath, afraid that he would make too much noise.
"Now."
The music drifted off as she held the last note a little longer, before her eyes shot back to Schlatt. The entire crowd burst into cheer, clapping at her performance; Schlatt couldn't help but just stand in awe. Y/n's face went a light pink as she looked to the side- where Travis stood- and smiled.
"Thank you so much," Y/n grinned, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear before waving goodbye to the audience and walked off stage. Then everything went back to normal and everyone went back to their conversations with each other.
"Schlatt I have never seen you so speech-"
"Carson, I have to find Y/n really quick," Schlatt interrupted, finally breaking his stare at the stage and looking at him. "Sorry to cut the conversation short."
Schlatt cut through the crowd of people, apologizing everytime he pushed someone too harshly out of the way. Soon enough he heard the joyous laughter of Travis and Cooper.
"Y/n, honest to God, I have never heard something more angelic in my life," Cooper and Travis's backs then came into view.
"Oh, you're being dramatic Cooper," Y/n's voice spoke, causing Schlatt to perk up slightly. "Good? Yeah, I guess. Angelic? Not really."
"Stop denying it Y/n/n, you know I wouldn't have shoved you up there if you weren't a good singer," Travis clapped his hands happily, pulling Y/n in to a quick hug.
"Oh you guys," Y/n's smile beamed as she squeezed Travis in return. As she hugged him she looked a bit over his shoulder, making eye contact with Schlatt. Her smile slightly wavered as she pulled away. Travis felt Y/n's body tense a little before turning around to see what she was looking at, Cooper following last.
"They're not wrong. You have a really pretty voice," Schlatt cracked a smile, trying not to show how awestruck he got over her performance. Y/n let her eyes drift away from him for a bit, chewing the inside of her cheek.
"Thanks, J. That really means a lot to me." She says sheepishly, her eyes darting away. "Hey, I'm gonna go get some hot cocoa. I'll talk to you guys later." And just like that, she was gone in the crowd. Schlatt's gaze lingered on her body, watching her until she couldn't be seen.
"So when are you going to tell her?" Cooper's voice broke whatever trance Schlatt was in, causing his head to snap back to them.
"Y/n? What do I have to tell her?" Schlatt furrowed his eyebrows, shoving his hands in his jean's pockets.
"Your feelings, duh," Travis laughed a bit, seeing how Schlatt didn't see his feelings for the singer.
"F-Feelings? What feelings? I have no recollection of any feelings." Schlatt stammered slightly, his heart pounding in his chest. Was it that obvious that he had a crush? "I have no idea what you're talking about."
"You came all the way to tell Y/n she did a good job. We all saw the way you looked at her dude. Today is probably the perfect chance!" Cooper exclaimed, making Travis nod in agreement. Don't get him wrong, Schlatt thought about it. It was a home-y building, warm-colored Christmas lights hanging from the wall, the Christmas tree in the corner, and a balcony with a perfect view of the star sky. But he assumed by the way how quickly Y/n left that there was no hope.
"You saw how she left, guys. She probably doesn't feel like that towards me," Schlatt sighs, glancing one more time in the crowd to see if he could spot you.
"Trust me Schlatt, she definitely does. Just do it now to get it over with," Travis suggests. "It'll make you feel a lot better."
Schlatt thought about what Travis said. If he thinks Y/n like him, there's a 90% you actually do. Travis is your best friend- besides himself- that you spill everything with. Travis probably knows more dirty secrets about you than he does.
"You know what, Travis? I'll do it. I'll be right back." Schlatt turned in the direction of the hot cocoa table that Y/n was talking about. He pushed through the crowd of people, finally seeing the top of Y/n's head. He got closer, but then paused in his tracks, rethinking what he was about to do as he watched her plop marshmallows into her cup of cocoa.
"C'mon Schlatt.... just do it." He murmured to himself, trying to prepare himself for anything. Just as he was going to walk over to you, you ended up taking yourself outside to the balcony, hugging your dark colored cardigan closer to your body. Schlatt took a deep breath as he made a beeline to the balcony.
He pushed the door open and was greeted by very low temperatures. There were chairs and a couch and a couple of fake plants on the huge balcony, Christmas lights strung on the very end with a wreath on the wall, tinsel everywhere. Over the balcony was a grand view of the city, accompanied by the twinkling night sky and a couple of clouds above them.
Y/n heard the door open behind her and turned around to greet whoever was there, before pausing when she noticed who it was.
"Hey, it's a little cold out here, don't you think?" Schlatt cracked a smile. You nodded, gripping your cup of cocoa a little tighter.
"There's a chance of snow, actually. Pretty soon I think." You say, taking a sip of your cocoa, careful not to burn yourself. "What are you doing out here?"
"I could be asking you that question Y/n. You're outside with only a thin sweater on. You're going to freeze." You shrug, shivering a bit.
"I guess you have a point. I just wanted to get some fresh air. It felt so crowded in there," you hum. Schlatt pursed his lips, spotting a folded blanket on a table behind where you stood. He walked closer to you and picked up the folded blanket.
Your eyes flickered between the blanket and Schlatt, realizing what he was about to do. "J, you don't have to..." He didn't listen as he unfolded the blanket and stood closely in front of you and draped the blanket over your shoulders. His hands stayed on your shoulders, your eyes peering up at him.
You both stood there ever-so close to each other. He could feel your breath up against his neck, staying there in silence.
"J, what are you trying to do here?" You mumble softly, breaking eye contact. Schlatt gulped, the only thing from pressing closer to you was the cup of cocoa you held in your hands.
"I really like you Y/n." He finally spits out, watching as you look at him again, eyes wide.
"Wh-what?" You sputter, face all red and hot.
"I really like you. Gosh I sound like such a moron, but I just can't keep that in anymore." Schlatt took a step back, giving them more space now. "The singing really did it for me and..." he stops his rambling before he says something too creepy.
You place the cup of cocoa down on the empty table. You wanted to say something, but no words came out. The more time you took to say something, the worse Schlatt felt. You gather up all the courage you had as you step closer to Schlatt and cupped his face in your hands, bringing your lips to his.
His eyes widen, confused at how fast this was all coming at him. But hey, he wasn't complaining. Schlatt placed his hands gently on your hips, kissing you
You both pull away from the kiss for a bit, you having a small smile on your face. "Well, I guess it's a good thing that I like you too."
Schlatt felt his own face getting pink. A smile grows on his face. "No kidding. You really laid one on me there." He chuckles, making you laugh.
"Hell yeah she did! I can't believe it took you guys that long!" A voice being you guys spoke, making the two jump. They turn to be greeted with Cooper and Travis.
"You guys were too busy getting cooties that you didn't notice we were here the whoooole time! Ha!" Travis grinned, making both you and Schlatt beet red.
"Ohhhh I am going to kill you two imbeciles." Schlatt scolded, making Cooper and Travis laugh as they ran back inside.
Schlatt's eyes narrow. "I'm going to get back to you after I kill those guys. Stay warm, okay?" He says as he pecks your lips and rushes back inside.
You let out a deep breath you didn't realize you were holding in once Schlatt had left. Your heart was beating so fast. You turn around to look out the balcony and picked up your cup of hot cocoa, replaying that moment with Schlatt in your mind over and over as snow started falling from the night sky.
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I do be kinda proud doe
I literally didn't know how to end it so hardy har har