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Klaus didn't exactly understand what happened over the few years but he wasn't too concerned with the results. Not too long ago he was spending Christmas alone, spending the years alone, and spending the rest of his life alone. After his Lydia passed he promised himself that he would never love anyone again, at least not like his wife. But there he was, sitting next to another person, a man no less. Their fingers intertwined as they watched the fire crack in the night.
Klaus was a bit worried with himself, letting his own feelings go in between him and Lydia. Sure, she's been gone for years, but he still loved her. He will never stop loving her, but maybe it was his time to feel love. It was a silly thought but, what could go wrong with him loving again. He knew Jesper cared about him, and Klaus cared about the other. Klaus sight lightly turning his head and looked down at Jesper, the other leaned his head against Klaus's broad shoulder. His eyes closed as he just listened to their soft breathing. This was nice, comforting really.
Klaus leaned down and kissed the top of jespers head, smiling softly as the other male looked up "I think it's time for bed, dear" his voice was soft, just enough for jesper to hear. The blond male nodded "I think you're right, honey" he then got up and held his hand out to help Klaus up.
Klaus smiled and appreciated the help, he wasn't too old but with the passing years he's noticed how his body changed. It never bothered him, but jesper started to notice. Of course with their age difference, Jesper knew Klaus wouldn't live long, so he made sure to help Klaus any time he needed to. Even if Klaus was fine. Klaus enjoyed this, even if he complained about it, deep down he appreciated jesper so much.
"So, do you have any plans for tomorrow , old man? " Jesper snickered and held Klaus's hand as they walked through the halls to the bedroom. Klaus smiled and looked down at their hands then soon at jesper "just spending another Christmas with my love" he smiled watching jespers face turn red as a tomato.
"Ugh.. Sometimes I can't deal with you. ``Jesper covered his face with his free hand. Klaus understood his joke and just kissed his face "I love you too, Jes" he smiled and ruffled jespers hair. The two soon got into their large bed, letting the covers smother the both of them. During Christmas time it tends to get so much colder than what they are used to. The good news is their body heat tends to keep them from freezing to death.
"Good night jesper.. Sleep well" Klaus gently kissed the other's nose, smiling softly as they faced each other "g'night Klaus.. " he muttered tiredly, both of them slowly slipping into sleep.
Later in the night Klaus slowly awoke, he looked over and noticed how exhausted jesper was, and how asleep his lover was. He smiled and slowly moved out of the bed, soon covering the other back up and kissing him on the forehead. A soft smile resting on jespers face. Klaus slowly turned and quietly made his way to the room, closing the door softly.
He walked back to the living room and walked over to his workshop area, soon removing a pile of wood just to uncover a nicely wrapped gift, just for his jesper. Klaus smiled and sat it under their decorated tree. Within the morning he'll be able to surprise his love with a gift, a good enough gift to hopefully make his jesper feel more comfortable. Klaus moved over to the fire and stared at their stocking, jespers name softly stitched into the fabric of the sock. Klaus smiled remembering the first time he taught jesper how to stitch. His hands were covered in bandages, so many problems.
Even with the issues, Jesper was so proud of himself for stitching his name, even if it was crooked. Klaus chuckled softly, before turning to the stairs, there stood jesper covered in their thick blanket. Klaus just couldn't get away from the other, the male always wanted attention and to be around Klaus, and he wasn't complaining in the slightest.
"You alright, dear? " Klaus walked over and smiled up at jesper, the other nodded and laid his head onto Klaus's chest "yeah i am, but are you? You left me.. " jesper closed his eyes and listened to the other heart beat.
"Of course I'm alright, I just had to do something real quick.. Don't worry. " Klaus cupped jespers cheek "let's go back to bed.. It's late" he smiled and picked up jesper. Jesper grummbed then looked at Klaus "okay.. But you can't leave me. You need to stay in bed. " he huffed
"Alright alright your Highness" he chuckled, opening their door.
In the morning he'll be able to surprise jesper, he'll be able to make his love happy even just a bit.
When morning came, Klaus and jesper sat near the fire and looked at the gifts, there were only 2 but that was enough for them. A small box and a larger box, Klaus knew what was in the larger box, but the smaller box he had no clue. Klaus himself was just as excited as the other. Jesper sat up on his knees and grabbed the gifts "could I open my gift first " he smiled, his grin big and full of joy.
Klaus nodded softly "of course you can, and I hope you like what I got.. I wanted to get you something nice.. Something that would make you more comfortable" he watched jesper open the box, the males eyes widened "is this what I think it is" jespers voice a bit higher than it normally is.
"Yup, I thought this gift would make sleeping a lot more easier and comfortable for you" jesper pulled out the silk sheets and rubbed them on his cheek "oh my gosh… this is the good silk… how.. How did you get this.. This is worth so much" jesper looked at Klaus
"Well.." Klaus paused for a moment " I wanted to get the best for you so I reached out to your father.. Had him get me the best sheets for you, it wasn't to big of an issue, he was a lot nicer about it and didn't charge me for it" Klaus smiled "I'm glad you like the gift"
Jesper sat the sheets down "I don't like them, I love them! " be pounced on Klaus and kissed him softly, wrapping his arms around the others neck. Klaus soon followed, setting jesper on his lap "Okay okay your turn " jesper almost looked giddy, waiting for Klaus to open his gift.
The male chuckled and shook his head, this is the reason why he fell for jesper, the male was always so happy about so many small things. It really did make Klaus appreciate all the little things in their relationship. Klaus opened the small box and looked at jesper, the other hardly being able to control his excitement. He then looked down and saw 2 rings, one that was normal sized and one largely different from the other. Klaus then looked over at jesper "okay listen I know you don't wanna get married again, and I understand that, but what's the next best thing? Well promise rings" jesper smiled
"Promise rings? " Klaus was slightly confused, he didn't really understand what jesper was getting at. Klaus watched as jesper picked up each ring "yeah! Promise rings, basically what we could do is make a promise to each other, whatever that may be, and this ring could be a symbol of what we protect" jesper grinned
This was such a sweet gesture and Klaus didn't understand how he deserved someone like jesper. The other took his hand and slowly put the ring on Klaus finger, he then spoke "I, jesper johansson, promise to love you and keep you comfortable till the day we part and the day we meet up again in another life." Jesper smiled and gently rubbed his finger over the ring, kissing it softly as to seal the promise.
Klaus looked at Jesper and smiled his heart full, he then took jespers ring and slowly put it on his finger "well.. I, Klaus, promise to keep you safe and happy till our parting days and beyond." Klaus kissed his lovers and before looking up at the other. They were both happy and nothing was going to change that. They both cared for each other and no one was gonna keep them apart.