Christmas in the loop

After reset the weather changes you had made were gone but you decided to already make it wintery again, because why wait? Alma as always smiled at your peculiarity and then went to tug everyone in. You as always helped tugging them in.

"Hey Claire" you say entering the room not seeing Miss Peregrine already there to tug the girl in.

"Oh- Miss peregrine! I'm sorry i'll go-" you were cut of by Claire reaching an arm out for you.

"Can't you both?" She asked and You and Alma exchanged a surprised look.

"Well if Miss Peregrine is alright with-" you were cut of again;

"Of course!" Alma said. She realised that she had spoken to quickly and was glad that the room was only lit up by a candle, making it easier to hide her blush. You sat down at the head of the bed gently brushing through the girls hair. Alma was sat at the end but moved up on Claires request. You felt your cheeks heating up as she sat pressed up against you. You gave Claire a kiss on the head and she closed her eyes. You glanced at Alma to see her smile at the girl, only happiness displayed in her eyes. Soon enough she was fast asleep and you and Alma made your way out, making sure to be quiet.

"Will you make your way to getting ready?" The woman asked as she had closed the door. You gave her a nod and a smile before turning to your room. You felt her eyes at you but didn't trust yourself to look back...

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Once you'd gotten ready you of course went to bed. The problem was you couldn't sleep! After turning, sighing, and groaning in frustration, you decided to tiptoe down. You quietly closed your door not wanting to wake any of the children. Not to mention your headmistress! Once down you walked into the parlour only to jump out of fright and accidentally let out a scream.

"What the hell!" You shouted holding a hand on your racing heart. It was Alma.

"Watch the profanities. And I certainly did not mean to scare you. Though i would like to know what you're doing up?" She said. You took a moment to process but then spoke up.

"Sorry. I know... and i-" you cut yourself of hearing how childish the sentence sounded. You sigh and look down rubbing your arm with the other.

"I can't sleep" you said though it was barely a whisper. You knew her birdlike hearing would have no problem hearing it though, making you realise the whispering had been stupid too.

"Theres no shame in that" she says simply, almost like she read your mind.

"I- sorry" you just say taking a seat on the chair opposite of hers.

"And there is certainly no need to apologise" she says with a smile.

"I'm so-" you say but cut yourself of when catching her playful glare. Both of you laugh a little before she gets up.

"Why don't you have some warm milk." She wasn't asking but you shook your head.

"No it's okay. You've been taking care of people all day." You say clearly catching her by surprise. Though she continues her way to the kitchen. You follow and grab the mug from her hand.

"At least let me" you say looking her in the eyes to empathise your point. She nods slowly and steps away.

"Do you want anything?" You ask and she shakes her head. You're hesitant but accept her answer and continue warming the milk. Both of you go to sit again but this time she gestures for you to sit beside her. Your nerves shoot through the roof but you couldn't say no! You took a seat a fair bit away from her but she pulled you into a hug. You shot her a confused glance once you'd straightened out from the hug but she just smiled.

"Now drink." She said avoiding your un-spoken question. You chuckle but take a sip of the warm milk. But only-

"Ow! Hot, hot, hot!- no not you- well no, you are hot- no- i-" you cut yourself off and run to the kitchen and hold your tongue under cold water. Whyy!!! Damn it! Damn it, damn it!! You sigh quietly before returning. To your surprise the woman was quite amused with the scene.

"You were saying" she teased making your cheeks heat up.

"Oh shut up" you say rolling your eyes with a smile, making both of you laugh.