Christmas Special

No one's POV:

The first Christmas together with someone you love is special. It puts a certain pressure to make sure that you get that person a meaningful gift and make the day perfect. But it doesn't matter what happens as long as you do it together.

Both Fenris and Annabelle had decorated the entire apartment to the point that everything had either a snowflake on it or Christmas tree. But, with both of them being high school students and neither having a job they only had the money Annabelle was given before she left her parents and what Fenris' parents gave her.

This didn't put a damper on the holiday though, they just had to be on a budget. So instead of a real Christmas tree they had bought a reusable one, which they decided would also be better for years to come. They also said they wouldn't spend more than $50 on presents. The hard part was trying to hide the presents from each other in the small apartment.

Waking up on Christmas morning always has a special feel, there's just something magical about it that can be felt in the air. There's still the smell of Christmas cookies baked the day before in the air and waking up next to someone you love is the most amazing thing.

Fenris loved waking up like this, especially because Annabelle was in her arms curled up to her with her head on Fenris' chest. Since Fenris had waited until the day before Christmas Eve to retract her wings she was able to lay on her back comfortably without hurting the muscle at the base of her wing. When Annabelle saw her without her wings she had pouted because she loved them, but knew it was Fenris' decision.

Scooting out from under Annabelle, being careful not to wake her, Fenris got off the bed and stretched, then walked to the kitchen. Last night while Annabelle was trying to find the one Christmas movie they hadn't watched, Fenris got everything prepped for a surprise breakfast. She got a dozen cinnamon rolls, fruit parfaits, tons of that precooked bacon that's terrible for you, and of course hot chocolate.

Putting the cinnamon rolls on a pan and in the oven Fenris ran to the bathroom and quickly did her business, since they only took about twelve minutes to cook. Rushing back she saw that she still had seven minutes before the rolls were done, so Fenris grabbed the bacon and placed them on a plate and nuked them in the microwave.

She put the last plate in the microwave when she saw that the time was up for the cinnamon rolls and grabbed them taking them out and icing them so they got all gooey. Turning on the faucet to hot, Fenris grabbed everything and put them on plates, then with the chocolate mix already in the mugs added water and stirred. Finally Christmas breakfast was ready and now Fenris and to do a balancing act to not spill or drop anything on the way back to the bedroom, thankfully she left the door open.

Walking in Fenris saw Annabelle was just starting to wake up and quickly, but carefully, put everything down. Sitting on the bed Fenris pulled Annabelle to her, "Wake up baby girl, it's Christmas." she whispered.

Smiling, with her eyes still shut, Annabelle sat up completely then hugged Fenris. "Morning." she whispered back.

"Merry Christmas Annabelle." Fenris said, kissing Annabelle.

"Merry Christmas." Annabelle said into the kiss.

Pulling back Fenris smiled and grabbed the breakfast plates. "I made us breakfast and since I knew you wouldn't want to get out of bed I figured we can just eat it in here. After we can get up and open presents." Fenris said, handing the plate with slightly less food to Annabelle.

"Sounds like a plan." Annabelle said, already grabbing a piece of bacon and shoving it in her mouth.

They ate the entire meal in comfortable silence, pressed against each others side. When they were done Fenris grabbed the plates, "I'll wash these while you go to the bathroom." she said, walking out of the bedroom.

After washing the dishes Fenris grabbed her phone and went to sit on the couch to wait for Annabelle, only to be tackled down onto the couch. The force that knocked her down was on top of her giggling up a storm. "Thank you for breakfast." Annabelle said, kissing Fenris on the cheek and snuggling into her neck.

"Do you want to open your presents?" Fenris asked, and could feel Annabelle nod her head against Fenris' neck.

Getting out of Annabelle's grasp Fenris got off the couch and grabbed the two presents she got Annabelle that were under the tree. One a giant bag and the other a small envelope. Nervously Fenris walked over to the couch and sat down, putting the two gifts in front of Annabelle.

"Merry Christmas, I hope you like your presents." Fenris said, wringing her hands together in nerves.

"I know that no matter what you got me I'll love it." Annabelle exclaimed smiling and grabbing the big bag first. She pulled out the tissue paper on top and reached in, pulling out a large plushie Kirara from Inuyasha. "Oh my Goddess! It's Kirara!" Annabelle squealed hugging it tight. "It's so soft. How did you know I love Inuyasha."

"You told me about it when we first met." Fenris simply said.

"That was like three months ago, and you remembered that little detail?"

""Yeah, I try to remember everything you tell me that you like and don't like."

Annabelle teared up and jumped on Fenris, hugging her around the neck. Fenris hugged her back smiling, thankful that Annabelle loved the gift. "There's still another gift." Fenris said, kissing Annabelle on the cheek.

Annabelle pulled back, her cheeks a bit pink, and wiped her eyes. Grabbing the envelope she carefully tore it open and saw a pamphlet inside. Pulling it out she saw that it was a brochure for a fair. Fenris anxiously watched Annabelle open and read through it with a confused look on her face. "I realized that we never went on a date, and I thought a good first date would be a local fair. So, Annabelle, would you go on a date with me?" Fenris asked.

Annabelle lunged for Fenris and shoved her lips against her own kissing Fenris fiercely. Annabelle grabbed Fenris' face with both her hands preventing Fenris from being able to pull away and break the kiss. It was the most intense kiss they have shared, and although shocked at first Fenris responded with eagerness.

The kiss eventually lost it's ferocity but never lost the passion. Annabelle pulled away from the kiss, face red and lips swollen, her hands resting on Fenris' neck her fingers playing with the baby hairs on the back of her neck. Fenris' lips were equally swollen and her hands were on Annabelle's hips. "Yes." Annabelle said.

"What?" Fenris asked, her eyes blinking in confusion.

Annabelle chuckled, "I'll go out with you." Fenris didn't think her smile had ever been as big as it was right then. "My turn to give presents!" Annabelle yelled excitedly, getting up and skipping over to the tree and grabbing the two small bags, leaving Fenris in a happy daze. "Don't be mad when you open this, but I learned something about you and got it as a present." she said handing the slightly bigger one to Fenris.

Fenris narrowed her eyes and took the bag looking at it suspiciously. Carefully taking out the tissue paper Fenris saw a lot of items at the bottom and pulled one out. It was a pack of Pokémon cards, pulling out another Fenris realized they were all Pokémon packs, there had to be at least eight or ten. "You found out I collect Pokémon cards." Fenris said, looking through all the different packs.

"I did. I know you told me not to go in that drawer, but your reaction made it seem like you had some dark sinister secret, and so I opened it. Now I don't know a whole lot about Pokémon but Ray also gave me some advice and told me some of the packs you wanted to get. Do you like it?" Annabelle asked.

"I love it!" Fenris said, pulling Annabelle into a hug. "I hid this because I know some people think that Pokémon is silly and childish and so I just kept it to myself. It's something I love, and I didn't want people being jerks to take that joy from me, so thank you." Fenris said smiling, pulling back she grabbed a pack and opened it looking at the cards inside.

"Hold on." Annabelle laughed, taking the cards out of Fenris' hands. "Before you open all of these, you still need to open your other present." she said, holding out the little bag to Fenris.

Taking it, Fenris pulled out the tissue paper on top, only to find that the present was also wrapped in tissue paper. Pulling the bundle out Fenris ripped the tissue paper, seeing as it was taped. Inside the paper was a pair of sports sunglasses that had a unique reddish-yellow tint.

"I love your eyes, but I know sometimes it's easier to hide them, which is why you always have a pair of sunglasses on you. I saw these and they reminded me of your eyes, and I thought you could wear these and hide your eyes without hiding them completely." Annabelle explained, waiting for Fenris' reaction.

Fenris just stared down at the glasses in her hands, seeing her reflection in the lens. Her silence unnerved Annabelle and she worried that she hurt Fenris' feelings or something.

"Thank you." Fenris whispered.

"If you don't like them I still have the receipt and I can take it back." Annabelle said, feeling bad.

"No, I like them." Fenris said, shaking her head.

"You don't seem like you like them, and that's fine. I don't want you to pretend that you like them. I'll take them back tomorrow." Annabelle said, reaching for the sunglasses.

Fenris grabbed her wrist before she touched them and looked Annabelle in the eyes. "I like them. I'm just surprised." she said.

"What are you surprised of?" Annabelle asked, gently pulling out of Fenris' grip.

Sighing Fenris looked back down at the glasses. "The first thing that people fear when they see me, is my eyes. People are scared of the fangs and wings, but they fear my eyes. I learned at a young age that it was easier to hide them if I wanted to make friends, but even after I made friends and I would show them my eyes many ran away screaming. I once asked Ray what he thought of when he first saw my eyes." Fenris looked at Annabelle with a tear running down her cheek. "My best friend said that he felt like he saw all the levels of hell at once. All the pain and torture of the world was in my eyes, and he would always be terrified to look me in the eye. I don't understand how you like my eyes."

"Oh Fenris." Annabelle said softly, wrapping her arms around Fenris and pulling her to her chest. "I never see any of that when I look in your eyes. The first time I saw your eyes I saw a beautiful mix of color that I could stare at forever." Annabelle said, kissing the Fenris on the head.

Fenris lifted her head and looked Annabelle in the eyes, trying to see if there was any sign of fear, but there wasn't.

"I love you."

Annabelle's eyes went wide, "What?!"

"I love you." Fenris repeated, "I love the fact that you're not only the prettiest girl I've ever seen, but also one of the kindest. I feel like you were made for me, both physically and spiritually. I love that your green eyes light up when you had an amazing day and all you want to do is tell me about it. I love when you cuddle into me and I feel your body fit perfectly against mine. There is not one thing about you that I don't love. I don't care if it's to early to say I love you, because I do. You don't even have to say it back, I just had to tell you."

Annabelle had her hand over her mouth, her eyes having misted over with tears. " I love you too. I have never felt as safe or as loved, as I do with you. I love how strong you are and how you want to protect me, but I love more how dorky and caring you are. You are the other half of my soul and I thank the Goddess for you everyday. It is really early to say it, but I know in my heart that I will never love someone more than I love you."

Fenris grabbed Annabelle and pulled her to her, and kissed her. The kiss was soft and gentle, it showed both of them how much they meant every word they had said. Fenris laid down and pulled Annabelle with her, never breaking the kiss. They laid there on the couch for who knows how long just lazily kissing and holding each other. Every now and then one would break away and kiss the other all over their face, or go down and leave a hickey on their neck.

Annabelle was the first to pull away when she heard her phone going off, lips swollen and about four new hickeys on her neck. Turning around so she could grab it off the table she felt Fenris wrap her arms around her from behind and cuddle into her back. Smiling, Annabelle opened it and saw that the buzzing was messages from Mary, Ray, Lily and Duke, all wishing them a Merry Christmas. "Look at these." Annabelle said, putting her phone over her shoulder for Fenris to read.

"That's nice of them. Why don't you message them back, and I'll get us some hot chocolate." Fenris said, climbing over Annabelle and kissing her on the head then walking to the kitchen.

"Okay. Oh! Last night I found another Christmas movie we hadn't seen, can we watch it?" Annabelle asked as she typed away.

She could hear Fenris groan from the kitchen but not say anything, so Annabelle knew she got her way and they were going to be watching the movie. Annabelle pulled up the movie just as Fenris came back with the hot chocolate.

Fenris looked at the screen, and back at Annabelle. "Really?" On the screen was Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale.

Wiggling around with a big smile on her Annabelle nodded her head vigorously.

"At least I like Tom and Jerry." Fenris said, plopping down and puling Annabelle to her as she pressed play and the movie started.

[Happy holidays everyone.]