[FIC] Sketches (5/?) Princess and the Frog
Title: Sketches: Holiday
Author: kohee
Pairing: Naveen x Tiana
Summary: Naveen and Tiana, holiday season.
Genre: Romance
Rating: PG
Tiana woke up on Christmas Eve morning to the winter sun streaking through the windows, crisp white snow blanketing the grounds, and a husband who tried to stop her from getting out of bed by draping an arm across her thighs.
“Good morning, and Merry Christmas Eve to my most wondrous wife.” Naveen murmured, his voice still heavy with sleep.
Smiling, she leaned down and brushed her lips across his; feather light but brimmed with affection. “Merry Christmas Eve to you too, sweet talker.”
“Why are you getting up? It is early yet, and besides, we can stay in bed all day today, no?” There was a suggestive tone in his voice that signaled he was very fond of that idea.
Smacking him lightly, Tiana pulled on her dressing gown and swung her legs over the edge of the bed. “You can stay in bed, but I have got to get to the restaurant.”
Naveen's forehead creased as he sat up. “But it is Christmas Eve. It is a holiday today, surely it is a day for rest.”
“I'll let you in on a little secret,” she said, tapping his nose. “The holiday season is always a restaurant's busiest time.”
“So industrious.” He said, catching her hand and pressing a kiss against her knuckles. “I supposed I will have to help my industrious wife, as a befitting husband should.”
“I supposed you'll have to.” Tiana laughed.
-
It was indeed a busy day, as friends, families and New Orleans gathered around to celebrate. It seemed that all of New Orleans was crammed into Tiana's Place, with abundant shouting, greetings, joy and festivities.
It was late when Tiana hugged her last customer goodbye, and as the doors tinkled closed, she leaned against it, exhausted but happy, to have created so much Christmas joy and good food to go with it.
Naveen sidled up to her and dug his fingers into the planes of her shoulders, and Tiana sighed with satisfaction. “There is still two hours to Christmas; shall we commence our own celebration?” He murmured as he gave her a thorough massage.
“Celebration?” She echoed, as Naveen laughed, his breath warm against her neck.
“I have arranged for something,” he said, with a touch of pride as he led her out to balcony, where a table for two was set up, with champagne, candles, and a covered platter - a scene that was not unfamiliar to her. It was a replica of the night on the paddle boat, but with the variance of snow falling softly all around them.
“This is wonderful,” she said, and she meant it, but as the cold wind blew over her skin, she had to wonder, dinner on the balcony during winter?
Naveen draped her coat over her, and then he wrapped his arms around her. “I will keep you warm.”
Tiana knew he would.
-
The snowfall intensified after a while, and they soon had to retreat back into the warmth of the building, carrying the platter of minced fruits.
“I like my original idea.” Naveen declared, taking off his scarf.
“Hmmm?” Tiana dusted the specks and bits of snow off her husband's dark hair.
“Of staying in bed all day as a way of celebration.”
She laughed, pulling at his curly bangs and straightening them. “We can stay in bed all night tonight, if you like.”
Naveen pulled her close, a mischievous gleam in his eye. “And maybe all day tomorrow?”
Tiana pondered. “Well...maybe.”
With that, she stood up on her tiptoes, and kissed him.
-----
end, 757 words
I should mention that I did some "research" (aka Google) and it did happen to snow in New Orleans, most notably last December. Of course, I'm not sure whether that happened in the 1920's as a reader pointed out to me the recent snowing in New Orleans might be due to the climate change and so on.
I like and prefer consistency with facts, to be honest, but I guess for this one, and the fact that Disney makes the impossible possible anyway, so flow with it?
i.e. I am too lazy to edit/rewrite
Author: kohee
Pairing: Naveen x Tiana
Summary: Naveen and Tiana, holiday season.
Genre: Romance
Rating: PG
Tiana woke up on Christmas Eve morning to the winter sun streaking through the windows, crisp white snow blanketing the grounds, and a husband who tried to stop her from getting out of bed by draping an arm across her thighs.
“Good morning, and Merry Christmas Eve to my most wondrous wife.” Naveen murmured, his voice still heavy with sleep.
Smiling, she leaned down and brushed her lips across his; feather light but brimmed with affection. “Merry Christmas Eve to you too, sweet talker.”
“Why are you getting up? It is early yet, and besides, we can stay in bed all day today, no?” There was a suggestive tone in his voice that signaled he was very fond of that idea.
Smacking him lightly, Tiana pulled on her dressing gown and swung her legs over the edge of the bed. “You can stay in bed, but I have got to get to the restaurant.”
Naveen's forehead creased as he sat up. “But it is Christmas Eve. It is a holiday today, surely it is a day for rest.”
“I'll let you in on a little secret,” she said, tapping his nose. “The holiday season is always a restaurant's busiest time.”
“So industrious.” He said, catching her hand and pressing a kiss against her knuckles. “I supposed I will have to help my industrious wife, as a befitting husband should.”
“I supposed you'll have to.” Tiana laughed.
-
It was indeed a busy day, as friends, families and New Orleans gathered around to celebrate. It seemed that all of New Orleans was crammed into Tiana's Place, with abundant shouting, greetings, joy and festivities.
It was late when Tiana hugged her last customer goodbye, and as the doors tinkled closed, she leaned against it, exhausted but happy, to have created so much Christmas joy and good food to go with it.
Naveen sidled up to her and dug his fingers into the planes of her shoulders, and Tiana sighed with satisfaction. “There is still two hours to Christmas; shall we commence our own celebration?” He murmured as he gave her a thorough massage.
“Celebration?” She echoed, as Naveen laughed, his breath warm against her neck.
“I have arranged for something,” he said, with a touch of pride as he led her out to balcony, where a table for two was set up, with champagne, candles, and a covered platter - a scene that was not unfamiliar to her. It was a replica of the night on the paddle boat, but with the variance of snow falling softly all around them.
“This is wonderful,” she said, and she meant it, but as the cold wind blew over her skin, she had to wonder, dinner on the balcony during winter?
Naveen draped her coat over her, and then he wrapped his arms around her. “I will keep you warm.”
Tiana knew he would.
-
The snowfall intensified after a while, and they soon had to retreat back into the warmth of the building, carrying the platter of minced fruits.
“I like my original idea.” Naveen declared, taking off his scarf.
“Hmmm?” Tiana dusted the specks and bits of snow off her husband's dark hair.
“Of staying in bed all day as a way of celebration.”
She laughed, pulling at his curly bangs and straightening them. “We can stay in bed all night tonight, if you like.”
Naveen pulled her close, a mischievous gleam in his eye. “And maybe all day tomorrow?”
Tiana pondered. “Well...maybe.”
With that, she stood up on her tiptoes, and kissed him.
-----
end, 757 words
I should mention that I did some "research" (aka Google) and it did happen to snow in New Orleans, most notably last December. Of course, I'm not sure whether that happened in the 1920's as a reader pointed out to me the recent snowing in New Orleans might be due to the climate change and so on.
I like and prefer consistency with facts, to be honest, but I guess for this one, and the fact that Disney makes the impossible possible anyway, so flow with it?
i.e. I am too lazy to edit/rewrite