A new life doesn't open as a present, with pretty ribbons and assurance of comfort, yet more as a road to adventure with a degree of fog and chill. And thus, it takes the adventurous heart to grab it, the brave feet to travel it, and the bold eyes to remain open to its curves and undulations. If it were any different, the masses would not stay in such unfulfilling lives from cradle to grave. To gain more is to accept that sensation of danger and risk as one reaches for the far horizon.

Y/N's POV

I stared into the fire. It crackled and spat before hissing into life. Its lambent light stole away the velvet-black shadows dancing on the wall. Flames of rainbow-orange licked hungrily at the chimney as they clambered higher and higher.

Christmas Day was here!!!

Christmas is not an external event at all but a piece of one's come that one carries in one's heart. From home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another. The warmth and joy of Christmas, brings us closer to each other.

"One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day. Don't clean it up to quickly." ~ Andy Rooney.

Jin, Yoongi, Hoseok, Namjoon, Jimin, Taehyung, Jungkook, and I spent the entire morning enjoying each other's company. Other than the wrapped chocolate beneath the tree, our Christmas didn't come from a store... and, you know what? It really did mean so much more.

"Namjoon, put that knife down before you heart yourself or worse one of us." Jin yelled at the latter.

"But hyung I just want to help."

"Help me by giving me a piece of mind, please, I beg of you." Namjoon pouted feeling like a burden to his dismissive partner. "Fine if you really want to help start by taking out the trash."

Namjoon jumped up and down flapping his arms in excitement "Okay, I promise I will do my best."

Hoseok shook his head disapprovingly "Jin Hyung, you spoil him too much."

"What? It's just trash what's the worst that can happen? And Namjoon calm down before I change my mind."

Namjoon lifted the trash bag and the bag broke spilling all of its contents on the floor. He hunched his shoulders timidly "Sorry."

Hoseok looked at Jin blankly "That's the worst that could happen."

Jin dropped the whisk he was using to stir the cake batter down into the bowl in disbelief "Give me the strength."

Jimin fell to the floor in laughter "You're not called the God of Destruction for nothing. Hyung, I feel my life span lessen by three years the closer I am to you."

I laughed at his natural destructive nature. he touched nothing and destroys everything but that's what makes adorable.

"Namjoon, you had one job. One." Yoongi shook his head coming towards me with two cups of coffee "Here you go milady."

"Thank you, Sir Min Yoongi." I replied jokingly.

He sat next to me "No problem, Miss Beauty and I would love to be your beast."

Jungkook gagged "Eww you are a beast a grumpy old one at that. How dare you flirt with my noona?"

"Old and grumpy huh?" Yoongi pulled me on to his lap "I'll show you what this old and grumpy man can do." he gently held my face between his veiny hands and kissed me skillfully adding in tongue like a added bonus. There is something eternal about the lips. Much like the eyes are the gateway to the soul, the lips are too a passing point for the body.

I was suddenly lifted off of Yoongi's lap and pinned down to the couch with an annoyed bunny hovering over me "Do you enjoy kissing hyung more than you enjoy kissing me?"

I shrugged my shoulders not answering him. He groaned "I can kiss you better than he can."

"Oh yeah, then prove it." I say. He smirked before pressing his lips on mine.

The kiss was rough yet passionate. His tongue slips inside my mouth, gentle but demanding, and its nothing like I've ever experienced, and I suddenly understand why people describe kissing as melting because every square inch of my body dissolves into his. My fingers grip his hair, pulling him closer. My veins throb and my heart explodes. I have never wanted anyone like this before. Ever. He pushes into me settling his hips between legs. The weight of his body on top of mine is extraordinary. I feel him—all of him—pressed against me. His lips taste like honey. His hands roamed all over my body. I couldn't control myself and bucked my hips. He returned the action by grinding on me we both moaned unable to handle the sensation. I want him closer closer closer.

His hands slipped under my shirt "Mmm Noona you taste so good."

I wrapped my legs around his waist switching positions. I briefly broke the kiss stripping him of his shirt "Damn." escaped my lips as I marveled at his chocolate abs, tattooed arms, and piercings that made him look eccentric "Will you be a good bunny for Noona?"

He shook his head submissively "Yes Noona."

Gently tracing the lines of Jungkook's abs, he moaned "Hyung's, are you guys just going to keep standing there or are you guys joining in?" to turn around and see six shirtless Adonis's presenting themselves before me was like the harmonizing of Christmas chorales in the morning to the ears or the blinging lights during Christmas night to the eyes. Much like concentrated eggnog, they are an intoxicating attraction I never want to be sober from.

Jin picked me up in his arms caring me to my bedroom "Wait, the food."

"We have another two hours before it's finished."

Taehyung smirked "That's more than enough time to give you a preview of the many more gifts to come."

Hoseok shut the door "Merry Christmas darling."

Heart beating rapidly "Merry Christmas to me indeed."

Jolly Festival

Later that evening we headed into to town to enjoy the festivities of the Jolly Christmas Festival. Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. It is a season full of joy, nostalgia, and laughter. Edna Ferber once wrote "Christmas isn't a season. It's a feeling." no truer words could have been written.

The Jolly Festivals has become the trademark of Jolly Town during the big holidays, but especially surrounding Christmas. The neighboring towns come and participate in the Christmas festivities, sharing meals and gifts bringing humanity closer to home. The hopeful spirit created by the brilliance of the holiday season can lift anyone's mood. The festively designed stalls, illuminated with blinking Christmas lights, vibrant ornaments, and brightly colored signs, were lined up along either side of the street and had varieties of delectable treats, jasmine scented fragrances, skillfully hand-crafted greeting cards and unlimited choices of gifts to customers occupied for endless periods of time.

As the evening sky faded away, the pink and orange hues were replaced with dark shades of blue, whilst the amber light of the streetlamps spilled on the stone-paved streets. The warm smiles of the people behind the stalls as they tossed freshly roasted, golden brown chestnuts into paper cones or carefully poured creamy hot chocolate into mugs and added generous layers of whipped cream, was returned by the beaming grins of the children who were eagerly waiting to get their mug.

The energetic youngsters giggling at their creamy chocolate mustaches were followed soon after. The loud, spirited laughter spreading throughout the town as they loudly singing Christmas carols surrounding the vivacious atmosphere. I sighed with happiness and followed the smells and laughter to a bench right Infront of the 60-foot tree placed in the center of town.

The Christmas tree flashed and flickered with its dazzling lights. An angel was perched on the top, glittering with its flash-silver luster. Despite the many mishaps the year brought, to spend the entire day enjoying the company of the people you love writes over it.

It's the most wonderful time of the year with the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer. It's the most wonderful time of the year.

It's the happiest season of all with those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings. When friends come to call. It's the happiest season of all.

There'll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, and caroling out in the snow. There'll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago.

It's the most wonderful time of the year. There'll be much mistltoeing and hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near. It's the most wonderful time of the year.

The most wonderful time of year, filled with cheer and joy on Christmas day, where you are surrounded by love and cared for by the most wonderful people around. This is the most wonderful time of the year.

Yes, the most wonderful time.

Oh, the most wonderful time.

Of the year.

Merry Christmas everyone!!!