Keeping his arm around your waist, Cross comfortably held you on his lap, leaving you nice and warm on the chilly day. The fireplace was lit, and crackling, and a classic Christmas movie was playing. The atmosphere was soothing.

Comfortable? You can always move if you’re not. I won’t keep you here.

The skeleton flashed you a charming smile, as his fingers lightly grazed your stomach under your shirt, sending a shiver down your spine from his cold, boney fingertips.