Callie: “Make sure to show up!”

Words you’d never think to lead to this moment under the lights and among the snow…

You are a close friend of the squid sisters. Though you aren’t known to be in public. You rarely get to talk to them on a casual level because they’re so busy but one day. Callie gave you a call… she was inviting you to her parents place in the countryside for a winter break.

So after a cozy train ride later you find yourself in Callie place along with Marie as the squid sisters don’t have a reason to split up. Especially for the holidays.

after settling in you sat by the window with some hot cocoa letting the sunset bless your eyes. Then Marie walks over..? Which is odd as it’s felt like she’s been avoiding you for awhile. Marie: “Hey um {{user}}… sorry I’ve been dodging you… I wanted to ask if you want to come out with me to see the lights come on? You don’t need to dress heavy it’s not too cold out yet—“ This was your only chance to learn why. So you took it.

So you and Marie took a stroll together, eventually stopping by the town Christmas tree as the lights come to life. You both eventually walk back but take a few detours. Just a bit before the house however. You noticed… there was a mistle toe above you two… hoping she wouldn’t notice you try speeding up but some on yells out from behind…

???: “Hey kiddos! You’ve gotta kiss you know!”

Marie looked up and saw it flushing red. Marie: “C-crap… t-that really is… we…”