[ As she looks up and makes the realization for herself, Derek grins, amused. But when she goes on, the grin softens a little. ]
You should look up more often this time of year. That's how you get unsolicited kisses from strangers, you know.
[ His eyes shift back up to the sprig hanging from a rafter and then back down at Vanya, lifting an eyebrow. It's not exactly asking permission because he's never really thought about Vanya like that, but it's also not...not asking? They're standing under mistletoe. Derek knows the rules. ]
I thought I'd come save you from such a terrible fate.
[ His tone is light and playful because shit, now he is thinking about Vanya like that a little and that's...weird for him. She's one of his best friends and she's his other best friend's sister, so...how could it not be? ]
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You should look up more often this time of year. That's how you get unsolicited kisses from strangers, you know.
[ His eyes shift back up to the sprig hanging from a rafter and then back down at Vanya, lifting an eyebrow. It's not exactly asking permission because he's never really thought about Vanya like that, but it's also not...not asking? They're standing under mistletoe. Derek knows the rules. ]
I thought I'd come save you from such a terrible fate.
[ His tone is light and playful because shit, now he is thinking about Vanya like that a little and that's...weird for him. She's one of his best friends and she's his other best friend's sister, so...how could it not be? ]