"A tuxedo with an elf hat," Ben mused, unable to keep a laugh from bubbling up. It was an adorable image. He was looking forward to Christmas now. This Thanksgiving had been perfect, and Christmas was shaping up to be fantastic too. However, Ben would be forced to spend at least a little time with his mother and sister. Could he take Daniel home with him? Ben wasn't sure if it was a good idea, but he had time still to think about it.
The simple glance at their hands, and then the way Daniel looked at Ben and commented on his smile, caused a swell of emotion inside of Ben. He couldn't have avoided smiling in that moment even if he tried. But why would he? Daniel missed it. "I've missed everything about you," he said softly.