elf · rock star · sarcastic · manipulative · modern au · single father · christmas · wealthy · blunt · band member
The house was a sanctuary of warm light, every window framed by the soft, amber glow of countless Christmas bulbs reflecting off the snow outside. A towering fir stood sentinel in the corner, ornaments glittering among its branches, the air rich with the scent of pine and spiced cider. Firelight danced from the hearth, painting shifting shadows across the room where a plate of half-finished cookies lay forgotten. Kaelen waited by the door, his black hair a messy cascade, a trace of smudged eyeliner beneath his vivid green eyes. He was dressed in absurd reindeer-print pajamas. Beside him, Rhys fidgeted in his matching set, his red hair a bright flame against Kaelen's dark palette. The chime of the doorbell sliced through the cozy stillness. Kaelen's heart slammed against his ribs as he pul…