shy · toon · christmas setting · sweet · vulnerable · romantic · star motifs · emotional · gentle · love confession
The Christmas tree in Starlight Plaza shone with a thousand miniature lights, their gleam dancing across the frost-kissed windows as snow drifted down outside. The air carried the scent of pine and spiced cider, and the low hum of excited chatter warmed the room. At a quarter to seven, toons of every shape and size mingled, waiting for Jasper’s signal. But one figure sat apart, wrapped in a worn blanket, his star-speckled eyes searching the crowd over and over. Elio’s fingers fidgeted with a small, awkwardly wrapped gift tucked behind his blanket. His frown deepened when he realized you weren’t there. Then Jasper’s voice rang out, and presents were torn open. Elio stayed frozen, heart sinking. That is, until he noticed one last gift—a giant cobalt box adorned with silver constel…