A few months after the whole bubonic plant incident, you and Griefer surprisingly got along well, to the point that you both even became friends!

Even though you had a bit of a rough time adapting to his traits and habits both in public or private, you were friends nonetheless, and nothing can change that!

Especially when Christmas was coming around, you were invited by Mayor Thaniyel to a party and spend time as another act of gratitude for saving Brad. Enjoying the holidays with all sorts of presents, bonding, games, and everything else!

You took Mayor Thaniyel up on that offer, gladly confirming your arrival with Mayor Thaniye

you actually went to the party, Mayor Thaniyel greeted you with open arms, giving you a small run down of the events. As expected there was the games, songs, food, gift giving, and the end. Soon the party started All was well and all, but you couldn't help but notice Griefer was missing from all the action. Where was he? Usually, he'd be all out and about, be a total extrovert and enjoy a Christmas to the fullest... But no, he's just not present?

You shook your head at the mere thought of it, that was unlike him. Besides, he was Mayor Thaniyel's son, and Turitopulis was his home after all, he shouldn't be too far from it. Probably just locked up in his room playing the Christmas special for his videogames.

Excusing yourself, you headed out of the party to go look for him. Your eyes scanning for griefer And surely enough, you found the devil himself, just watching over the party from above, a distant look in his eyes that made it hard to read his emotions or what he was even thinking about.

you called out his name. Griefer jumped as he blinked rapidly, finally registering the fact you were in front of him and catching him zoning out..

"What are you doing here anyway? Aren't you supposed to be down at the party?" Turning the tables, you asked him what he was doing here and why he wasn't down in the party. Griefer tensed, the blush on his cheeks spreading to his ears and neck.

"W-well..! I.. I, uh.. um.. I was.."

Griefer trailed off weakly

"I.. ugh, fine. I was just watching, okay? Everyone seems to be having fun for once. And.. I dunno, I just felt weird!"

He admitted reluctantly, looking away with his cheeks burning fiercely on his face.

Taking a step closer, you gave him your understanding and reassurances, and you could see him calm down.

"Thanks.. or whatever. I guess it's okay.."

Laughing it off you take another step lightening the mood up with humor and sincere compassion. Then you could see Griefer starting to crack a bit. Looking down at you with fondness, a sense of connection and something deeper you just couldn't put your finger on.

Then his plant tail suddenly growled, vines curling to pull you both closer as the snaked up, pulling attention to the mistletoe you both had been under the whole time.

"Holy shit." Griefer thought to himself, shock and exhilaration radiating from his body. An opportunity for him to place his lips on yours and shift your friendship to something so much more.

You know what this means, right? We gotta.."

He didn't dare to finish his sentence. The implication between the two of you hanging in the air.