It was already Christmas. Kutichay wandered through the heavenly park, where the grass seemed to glow with a luminous green reflecting the golden sunlight. Little angels ran and laughed, leaving a trail of tiny sparks of light dancing in the air. The distant chime of bells blended softly with the murmur of crystal-clear fountains and the singing of birds with iridescent feathers. For a moment, amidst so much beauty, Kutichay felt… lonely.
He sat on a white marble bench, carved with delicate motifs of stars and clouds. He tried to calm himself as a few tears began to slide down his cheeks, shining like tiny gems under the celestial light.
—Kutichay… —whispered Emily, approaching with a pair of ice creams that gleamed in blue and pink hues, as if they contained the essence of the sky—. Are you okay?
—Ah! Emily… I didn't see you —he said, trying to smile while his voice trembled—. I'm… fine, it's just that… you know.
—I'm not fooled —Emily replied, sitting beside him on the bench, with the softness of a silent hug—. I saw you crying.
She handed him an ice cream, and Kutichay began savoring it slowly, enjoying the cold, sweet contrast as his emotions began to soften.
—It's just… I miss my human father —he murmured, head bowed—. Even though he's on Earth… I miss him a lot.
Emily placed her hand on his shoulder, and a sense of warmth spread like a small glow around them.
—I understand… but you're not alone —she said tenderly—. And one day you'll see him again, I promise.
Kutichay sighed, letting his tears fade slowly as they walked along paths covered with luminous petals and trees sparkling with soft golden lights. The tranquility was only interrupted by Abel's mischievous laughter, who appeared behind them like a flash of energy.
—What are you whispering about here? —he asked, his eyes shining with mischief.
—Abel, we weren't doing anything —Kutichay replied, a little nervous.
Abel pointed upward, where a mistletoe floated gently between two branches lit by shooting stars. Both looked at it, blushing immediately.
—Eh… that's only for humans! —said Emily, trying to cover her nervousness, while the wind gently moved her hair.
—The celestial tradition says that if there's a mistletoe above two angels… they must kiss —explained Abel, adjusting his glasses with a mischievous, scientist-like air.
Just as Kutichay and Emily were beginning to lean in, Sera appeared like lightning, breaking the magic of the moment.
—What's going on here? —she asked, frowning as her cloak of light fluttered softly.
They both quickly separated, completely blushing.
—Nothing, Sera… we were just talking —Kutichay said, trying to compose himself.
Sera sighed and, with a barely perceptible smile, invited them to the Christmas party, making sure everything was in order and that no more mischief occurred.
Upon arriving, the main hall shone with decorations that seemed to float in the air: garlands of floating light, stars blinking to the rhythm of carols, and a heavenly aroma of chocolate and cinnamon filling every corner. Lute wore a Christmas dress that glittered with golden reflections, and Kutichay couldn't help but smile.
—You look very pretty —he said, approaching slightly as a chorus of lights danced around them.
—Don't exaggerate… —Lute replied, her blush softly lighting her face.
The hot chocolate began, and the games and laughter followed naturally, resonating in a warm echo that seemed to embrace the whole hall. Abel and Lute ended up under a mistletoe that shone with its own light, and although Lute crossed her arms and protested, Abel didn't miss the chance to give her a playful kiss, receiving a punch in the stomach.
—Challenge completed —laughed Kutichay, amused, as the lights danced over his hair.
—Well… it was worth it —Abel replied, recovering with his usual confident smile.
It was time for the gift exchange. The pairings were clear and simple, and the giving of each present flowed warmly: laughter, hugs, and small gestures of excitement filled the air like particles of light.
Kutichay gave Emily a giant teddy bear, which she hugged with affection as her heart seemed to glow. Sera gave Kutichay a celestial sword, and he received it with surprise and excitement, as if the metal itself radiated light. Abel and Lute exchanged gifts amid laughter and jokes, while Pedro gave Abel a football that seemed to levitate slightly by the magic of the place. Finally, Emily gave Kutichay a photo of herself, and he blushed and was moved, as warmth spread through his chest.
Christmas continued with laughter, games, and conversations. The light of candles and stars seemed to embrace them, reminding them that the true gift wasn't in objects, but in sharing these moments together, creating memories that would shine forever in their hearts.