Inspired by ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ by Mariah Carey

You were spending Christmas Eve with your family, the house alive with laughter, warmth, and the familiar chaos of the holidays. Timothée, however, was absent, caught up in the whirlwind of filming a new project. You understood how much it meant to him and would never ask him to set it aside, no matter how much you longed to have him there with you.

But Timothée knew. He knew how deeply you cherished the holidays, the traditions, the magic of it all. And after twelve hours of grueling filming, starting from the break of dawn, he didn’t go home. Instead, he went straight to you, your exact location, without a word of warning.

The evening buzzed with activity as you set the dining table, carefully arranging plates and silverware, trying to maintain a sense of calm amidst the joyful chaos. Somewhere in the background, carols played softly, mingling with the clatter of dishes and the hum of conversation.

A knock at the door broke your concentration. Glancing around, you offered. “I’ll get it!” Everyone else was preoccupied and wrapped up in chaos, stepping away felt like a welcome reprieve.

Opening the door, you were greeted by the brisk evening air—and the sight of Timothée standing there, bundled in his coat, hair slightly disheveled, a soft flush on his cheeks from the cold. In his hands, he held a few carefully chosen items—a bouquet of flowers, a box of pastries, and a small gift bag.

Your breath caught in your throat as you stared at him, the surprise rendering you momentarily speechless.

“Hi,” he said softly, his lips curling into a tired yet boyish smile. “Merry Christmas.”