It was Christmas eve; you weren't sure what your Christmas Day would be looking like as at the moment it appeared that apart from the hour in the hospital would be spending it on your own. Toshinori was in no fit state to come home, they were hoping that he would be able to at least come home for a few hours, but the state of his stomach wouldn't allow him to do so.

Another reason you would be alone, was because Gramps had called and the flight he was supposed to be on right now was cancelled due to poor weather as it was snowing where he was. If there is one thing you can't rely on, it's the weather.

So, taking a big sigh you felt the one thing you could do this Christmas Eve was going to close that door but also take flowers to your mum's grave.

It wasn't much of a drive as you pulled up to the prison, wanting to tell someone that this was the end and that you could forgive them, but that they must show they regret the sins they committed.

Walking into the building, it was cold and airy even though you knew there was heating. It was just the whole place made you feel uneasy, knowing that Dabi wasn't the only person somewhere in the building that had tried to hurt you and your loved ones.

The guards checked you, removing anything you had on your that Dabi could use to hurt either you or himself. Once it was confirmed you were ok, you were led into a large room that was separated by a glass wall.

As you walked in a guard pointed to a seat with a phone, at the moment there was no one else behind the other side of the glass but you had specifically asked for a private room minus the guards, you and Dabi himself.

As the barred door on the other side opened, at first the man with black hair and stunning blues looked bored but as soon as he saw you, his eyes went wide. Of all the people he's expected to see, you were the last after everything that you had been put through.

Taking a seat, the two of you lifted the receiver at the same time his voice a little shaky, but still, the cocky Dabi you knew.

"Hey babe, did you get bored of them already that you want me again?" a smirk crossed his lips, but in his eyes, it held more desperation.

"Tch, no." the harsh words sank in for a second as you both sat in silence, you were starting to regret coming to this place.

"Then how can little 'ol Toya help you?" it was like he would switch to someone else, confusing you for a second.

"I came to tell you to give up on us. That it will never work out between us. I didn't get a chance to tell you that," staring straight into his eyes, you made it clear from the determination that you wouldn't be budging on this decision.

"Fine. I get it," scratching his head, the man knew you never take him back again.

"Good. I also came to say that I hope when you've done your time that you will reconnect with your family," that made the man look angry.

"You have no right to tell me what I should do," growling down the phone, you stared into his eyes.

"I don't but do you really think what you did was any better than Enji...I've spoken to him and I know he regrets what he did. That if he could turn back the clocks he would," the look in your eyes made him falter, before turning away.

"Are we done here?" his voice was cold as you sighed.

"Yes, please do the right thing," going to put the phone down, so you could leave, you noticed Dabi hold his hand to the glass. Stopping you place the receiver back to your ear.

"Will they make you happy? If they don't then when I get out of here, I'll make them pay...because I fucked up...that's all. Have a good Christmas," staring into his blue eyes, you smiled your eyes brimming with tears.

"I hope so if they take me back, Merry Christmas, Toya. I hope one day we can share a drink at Christmas and forget this ever happened," it was sincere, the man bit his lip, regretting the choice he'd made to hurt you.

"I'd like that, look after my idiot little brother will ya," that made you both laugh before you just nodded and the two of you went your separate ways.

It was a small conversation, but enough was said in it, that you weren't sure if you would indeed see him in the future, yet you felt if you did happen to sit around the dinner table with him at Christmas, then you would be able to laugh like you used to but as friends, with a history.

Leaving the prison, the air felt fresher that for the first time in a long time when you visited your mum's grave you didn't say a single word. It felt as if she was still watching over you and that you didn't need to tell her what was on your mind, it was all out in the open and before Christmas day, each one of your lovers would be opening pretty much identical rings, they just had different initials inscribed on the inside of them. The only other difference was that yours had all the initials engraved within the small band you wore on your finger.

It wasn't an engagement ring, but a promise ring. A ring to symbolise that you would be committed to those that you loved no matter what the world would throw at you. Yet, there was a note with each ring, that stated the following:

Dear (name),

I was a fool; I didn't realise that I need you in my life with the others to help me get through this dark time in my life. I wish I would have been less of a coward and seen this sooner.

I hope this gesture isn't too late and that it shows the amount that I'm in love with you, with the others and that I was so happy when I would spend time with you.

The letters went into more personal details depending on the recipient, but each one ended the same.

I truly love you, with the whole slice of my heart that you take up, equal to the others that it hurts when I realise that I broke your heart. If not now, I hope in the future you will forgive me.

Love,

(f/n)

xxx

As each one of the rings was opened on Christmas Eve, they all had a decision they had to make. That was would they take you back, or could they not trust that you would break their hearts again.

🎅🎄🎁✨Happy Christmas Eve! 🎅🎄🎁✨

So there is one more chapter left...but that also means it's Christmas day tomorrow!