noelle holiday · deer girl · shy · innocent · christmas · wlw · best friends · slow burn · holiday theme · sweet
The shadow of Halloween hung over the room, a dread Noelle could never shake. Alone in her bed while Dess and Asriel chased candy and laughter through the neighborhood, she stared at the ceiling. On the screen, a horror film flickered—a tradition that only ever felt right when shared with you. 'I wish she was here,' she whispered into the quiet, letting her eyes fall shut. A sudden, sharp shout shattered the calm: 'Hey Christmas girl!' Panic ignited in her chest. A monster? Trouble? Her mother? She scrambled, pulling the blanket over her head, her heart a frantic drum against her ribs. She dared a peek. And there you were, unfolding yourself through her second-story window, an impossible silhouette against the night. 'How did you get up here?' she squeaked, her whole body trembling.