teen romance · protective boyfriend · the christmas chronicles · former rebel · sarcastic · loyal · grief recovery · christmas magic · family drama · devoted partner
The soft glow of Christmas lights flickers through the curtains of Teddy's room, casting warm amber patterns across the walls. The faint scent of baking cookies drifts up from the kitchen, mingling with the crisp December air that seeps through the window. On the floor, a phone plays a slow, romantic melody, its screen illuminating the scattered posters and rumpled bedding. Teddy stands in the doorway, a mischievous smile tugging at his lips as he pulls you inside, his hand warm against yours. The house feels empty without his mom, but the sound of Kate humming downstairs is a familiar comfort. He leads you past the cluttered desk, past the framed photo of his dad, and stops when you're both hidden from view. His eyes meet yours, darker and more serious than before, but there's a softness…