Your POV
All I want for Christmas is a darling cute boyfriend. A shining star from the heavens above who can give me a sign when I get really sad about my life. Had handsome features, hot body that made me sweat or anything I want to impress him for the first time.
Maybe he'll give me a sweater or a soft scarf with a cursive 'I love you' in the stitches, a 24-karat diamond ring for a present or treat me some Christmas sugar cookies. How about he'll notice me on a kissing booth at the park or probably winked at me?
In other words, I wonder if that cute little blonde-haired boy rushed to my side and give me a bouquet of flowers when he confesses me on Christmas Eve this year and kisses my lips under the mistletoe. How sweet... 😍😍 💞💞
I was thinking....what kind of a gift which is perfect for my boyfriend? A cool jersey jacket? Nope, that's too boring. An anime cosplay? Fancy, but it's not a convention yet. A teddy bear? Nah, I'm kind of too childish for him. There's got to be something.
I know! How about a heart container? Now that's a perfect Christmas gift for my precious boyfriend! I'll just have to make one of my own. Add a touch of mistletoes, glitter, decorations and those little keychain charms. It looked exactly like a jewelry box or a treasure chest. A gift of love. 💝💝💝
When he opens it, what's inside is full of goodies there. Kawaii plush toys, a love potion perfume, box of chocolates and small pastel heart pillows with short texts ('I 💖 you', 'kiss me xoxo', 'cutie pie'...etc.). A snowglobe, a Cupid necklace and love cards.
Still, he didn't know that I was good at making handicraft arts. I want to make my Christmas to be perfect. If I don't, I'll be crushed to pieces if he doesn't like me back or if not. I just want to tell him how I ever felt on a holiday this year. I think I'm starting to get worried...
One more thing. I just said to him, 'I trust you with my heart, please don't break it'. Of course, it resembles as the love of my life when I gave him my precious Christmas gift I have ever received it and also, I want to make a good impression. You know, play it cool.
I wish I can make it last forever. How I waited for so long....I prayed for this very moment and I hope my wish will come true. What if he doesn't like me? Those unsure thoughts lingering in my subconsciousness.
I don't think I can do this...but I have to try. I looked around and I saw all the colorful lights from outside. The sound of children playing on the snow, some are listening to Christmas carols by the fireplace or invite a holiday feast to their families. How spectacular...
I was almost done making my heart container and finish putting on cutesy decorations while I drank my glass of milk and eat a plate of gingerbread cookies for a snack. Nice, warm and cozy inside...but I seemed to like the cold even better.
Time passes quickly by the hour at last...after I'm done with my crafts, I finished eating my cookies and drank my milk before I went towards the kitchen and wash my plate and glass. Then, I put my heart container inside another box so that it doesn't break. A box wrapped in a silky red ribbon.
I was wondering...if I wished to see my boyfriend, I imagined him as an angel in disguise with pure white wings like the snow. He will come down and take me away from this place which is quite invisible to the eye or cannot be seen.
'What time is it? 5:30 PM?', I thought in my head.
Oh, right...I should probably make some dinner then off to bed. I don't care if it's too early, I was getting a wee bit tired. It sure is quiet around here but it's okay for now. After I'm done eating my food, I brush my teeth and took a nice warm bath to relax my nerves and add some floral-scented body wash or shampoo.
Then, I combed my hair and changed myself in a soft nightgown with long sleeves and a scarf to keep me warm from the bitter cold. I also read a book for a short bedtime story as I placed down my present on the bed beside me. It lets my imagination runs wild and free like birds in the sky. 🐦🐦🐦
I glanced at the window one last time as stars filled up in the dark night sky. If Christmas is like an emotional journey rather than a movie, I looked up and saw a shining star as bright as day to guide my way. Follow the star to find me a peaceful place called home or a paradise to welcome me.
There I can finally get to meet the boy of my dreams. I closed my book as I placed it on the shelves and prayed. Only heaven knows will send me a miracle. Then, I yawned in exhaustion before huddling under the covers and flipped myself sidewards, just facing the window with my present beside me.
I began to feel drowsy and my eyes are now getting heavy. I slowly drifted to sleep and everything suddenly went black. I was out like a fading light and I lost conscience.
*~Later that night~*
Still fast asleep, I felt a bright light that showered in front of the window on my face and I heard the sound of a train coming from outside the street. I woke up, rubbing my eyes and something ceased to amazed me. It was such a mysterious sight I've ever seen in my whole life.
What I saw is a train and I was in shock and surprised. I picked up my present and ran towards outside before closing the door behind me. And yes....it is a short train, which reminds me from the one in 'Polar Express', but not very long like at the station or not the same as any other trains like this one.
I scanned my surroundings, including the neighborhood were all completely in silence. Probably just heavy sleeping or can't seem to hear such a thing. But others can't see the train very clearly either....was it just in my head or some kind of a spirit guide?
My heart beats rapidly while I gripped my present against my chest, slowly walked towards the train. There are no passengers inside nor the person who gets tickets or takes control of the train. All of it was empty....so, am I the only one who sees it in my own eyes? I think so obviously, I can't put a finger on it.
I sat in the front seat as the train starts slowly taking off and flies towards the night sky. I looked back, saying goodbye to my home which it made me sad. I watched the snowfall, I feel like I was riding on Santa's sleigh. I sighed deeply at the thought.
I hugged my present in my arms, my body turned pale and as cold as ice. This is going to be a winter adventure ahead of me...I've got to find my perfect boyfriend out there. I'm still getting sleepy so I leaned my head right next to a window, using my scarf as a pillow.
This train is going to take for a while to land someplace safe. I can't believe I'm riding on a 'Polar Express' train and I never felt so happy before, soulful and filled my heart with melancholy as a miracle medicine. I can't wait to see it for myself. For a short second, I slowly fell asleep again.
*~Timeskip~*
I was having a peaceful dream until I was abruptly awake by the loud noise of the train. You know, that 'choo-choo' or 'toot-toot' sound. I groggily rub my eyes as I stretched my arms out. I put on my scarf around my neck before I grab my present in my hands and went outside, feel the cold snow underneath my bare feet.
I was standing in front of a beautiful winter wonderland. I can see a castle and a town from the far distance. A forest of pine trees which it leads to a big lake. There are lots of Christmas stuff as well too. The lights, figures, statues, ornaments...etc.
When I was about to walk further, I heard the train is now beginning to leave, as if searching for a station, I guess? Curiously, I would have think of that so I thanked the train for the ride and bid farewell to it. Then, I walked to a path, hopefully taking a shortcut.
I walked for quite a while now....I reached my destination and found myself in some kind of a park. It was silent, only I can hear birds chirping and cold winds howl, which making my hair blew. Everything is so incredibly big, wide and open like a city.
Candy cane sticks for streetlights along with candles. Wreaths, lanterns and snowmen here and there. All the trees decorated with balls, lights, mistletoes, stockings...etc. I can feel the smell of peppermint fills the cold winter air, as sweet as vanilla. Reindeer sculptures, sleigh bells that jingle hanging on top of the tree branches.
The willow trees had all its curtains of frozen raindrops as the winds sways gently, making it chime like a crystal chandelier. In the center of the forest is a huge Christmas tree is the tallest one that can reach to the sky. Up there is a big star that shines ever so brightly.
That's the star from my dream. I want to know where I am right now and I was looking for someone to ask for directions. Follow the star....but where am I supposed to go?
"Excuse me, miss?", a voice interrupted my thoughts.
I froze for a moment. I slowly turned my head around while I gripped my gift tightly in my arms and I saw a pair of blue eyes connected to mine. It was a blonde male with pure white wings. He was wearing a silverish white tunic, a pointed hat and a long cape that flowed gently by the breeze.
He was so stunning too, as handsome as a prince. His cape had its snowflake designs and a winged triangle symbol in the middle on it (unlike Elsa's from Disney's 'Frozen'). Leather brown gloves and boots, he also wears a gold Elvish crown with emeralds on top of his head and silver hoop earrings.
He walked towards me and stops, giving me a tender smile on his face. I blushed slightly as he took my hand gently in his grasp and placed a small kiss on my skin. I stared at him, I got lost in his eyes gazing dreamily.
"What is a young maiden doing out here in the cold?", he said with a smile.
"I see we haven't met before. I am Link, I am the hero of my kingdom. What is your name, miss?"
I snapped out of my daydream before taking a deep breath and introduce myself to him.
"Well, umm...my name is (Y/N). Are you a prince?", I said shyly and he chuckled. He nodded as well.
"Yes, I am. I was just wandering around to see this beautiful land all scattered with colorful lights, the bells ringing in the air and....I finally get to meet you at last. Now that you are here, how about you and I can have some alone time or a little chat together at the castle? Of course, I don't let a lady to be so alone here in a cold weather like this. And also, you need new clothes or you will freeze to death."
He spoked in a royal manner. I have nowhere to stay and I have nothing to say the least, I guess I've got no choice so I accept his offer and we walked our way to the castle. When we got there, it sure is a busy town. The shops, bakery, weaponry and all kinds.
He also gave me a tour to his castle. It was incredible and so amazing. There are maids, butlers, waiters....and also, some new clothes. I was now wearing a hot pink dress with red rose ribbons. It exposed my bare shoulders but I don't mind, I feel comfy the better.
Also, a pair of glitter red shoes with white laces and mistletoe bows as well too. My hair is smooth like beach waves that flows to my back. My new look....I am beautiful now. As for Link, he leads me to the living room where we can have a little talk for a while.
He also treated me if I want to get some snacks. Cup of hot cocoa, slices of bread and chocolate chip cookies. It was good, which it reminds me of my loved ones who made this kind of cookies back at home on every holidays. Still, I miss them. Something came to his mind all of a sudden sort of way.
"So, (Y/N)? If you don't mind me asking, where did you come from and why do you have a gift box with you? As a hero who you met, I want to know you."
He said, a curious spark in his eyes. My present is right in front of the table so I was about to tell him a long story back home. I told him how I suddenly got here in the first place that last time. I rode on a 'Polar Express' train in the middle of the night which that carries me to a certain magical place.
And now, I appeared here. Everything felt almost so surreal. Well, unlike in a fictional movie. It sure is a strange land I've ever seen. I also told him about my present to who I received this year; the boyfriend of my dreams and a perfect one for Christmas.
"...Yeah, and that's what happened. I wished for a boyfriend so I got you this gift as a present from me. It represents as the love of my life too. Please don't break it, Link."
I responded in a weak tone, trying to hold back tears so he started to open it. Is it Christmas Eve already? I think so probably. I heard him gasp and saw a heart container was inside the box. There's a lock and he unlocked it as well. When he opened it, he couldn't believe his own eyes.
All the good stuff are already in there. I bought those things for the cute boy I like to make my Christmas day special. He loves chocolates and read I love cards to him. For the first time I made him blush, smile and laugh, it was the best part of my life.
"Please accept my gift, Link. I made it for you and I want to tell you how I feel this year. That blonde-haired boy I ever dreamed is...you. And I love you."
I said weakly in tears. He stared at me with a worried expression and he gave me a warm hug for comfort, kisses all over my face. He smiles in delight as he wipes my tears away and whispering sweet words to my ears.
"Thank you so much, (Y/N). It was very thoughtful of you...I like it. And yes, I'd love to be your boyfriend from now on. I do, (Y/N). I love you too."
Link thanked me as he softly kissed my lips, causing me to blush really hard like tomatoes. He giggled at the kiss and I did exactly the same. I rested my head against his shoulder while he wrapped his arms around my waist, rubbing my back soothingly.
I found a new boyfriend. An angel in disguise and a hero. He accepts my gift, his voice is music to my ears and my heart flutters when he says 'yes, I do'. That's all I ever wanted. For once in my life, it was the best Christmas yet.
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Quotes:
"Love came down at Christmas. Love all lovely, love all divine, love was born at Christmas. Star and angels gave the sign." - Christina Rossetti
"It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air." - W.T. Ellis