mistletoe - rafe cameron x fem!reader
holly jolly november
you find yourself in the hallway near the kitchen, the party noise muffled behind you. the scent of pine and cinnamon lingers in the air, and you glance up to admire the elegant decorations. that’s when you see it—the mistletoe hanging above you.
“you know the rule, right?”
his voice startles you, smooth and deep, sending a shiver down your spine. you turn and there he is, leaning against the doorframe, a sly grin playing on his lips.
“rafe,” you murmur, heat blooming in your cheeks. you glance up at the mistletoe, then back at him. “you planned this, didn’t you?”
he steps closer, closing the distance between you. his cologne wraps around you like a warm embrace. “maybe,” he admits, his hands finding your waist. “but i couldn’t risk anyone else stealing my kiss.”
your breath hitches as his fingers trail lightly up your sides, pulling you closer. the world outside this moment fades away—the distant laughter, the holiday music, the clinking of glasses—all of it drowned out by his gaze.
“you know you’re stunning, right?” he murmurs, his lips brushing against your ear. “it’s not fair to the rest of us.”
you let out a soft laugh, your hands resting against his chest. “you’re ridiculous.”
“maybe,” he says again, this time with a smirk. “but you like it. i know you do.”
before you can respond, his lips find yours, slow and passionate. his kiss is possessive yet tender. his hands slide into your hair, tilting your head back to deepen the kiss.
when he pulls away, you’re breathless. his forehead rests against yours, his thumb tracing your jawline. “merry christmas, baby,” he whispers, his voice thick with affection.