It's that time of year
Christmas is here
Everybody's back together again

The house was beautifully decorated for the Christmas season, everything in its place awaiting the arrival of all their friends and family. The day was slowly slipping away turning towards night, the sky growing dark the air growing colder. A fresh snow had fallen that afternoon with more due late that night, just in time for the arrival of Santa and his reindeer. The Christmas lights lit up the porch and twinkled on the tree stood proudly in front of the large picture window. Presents sat wrapped in all kinds of colors beneath the tree spilling out around it as well. The fire burned brightly warming the house casting a warmth throughout, awaiting the arrival of the wind chilled guests.

Standing before the mirror of the dresser checked her appearance once more. She ran her hands along the silky satin red dress, smoothing out the imaginary lines, wanting to look perfect for the evening. Glancing back at the mirror she adjusted her hair, tossing a few curls over her shoulder, pulling a few back into a small red clip, pinning them to the side. Taking the lip gloss from the dresser she applied a bit to her lips, giving them the shine and irresistibility they needed. Hearing a small cough behind her she turned to face the handsome man before her, dressed in a black suit, a white shirt beneath with the top two buttons undone, off g her just a peek of the soft skin beneath.

Standing in the doorway of the room watched her make the final touches to her appearance. He admired her beauty watching every move she made. She was a beautiful woman who he loved dearly and this Christmas was sure to top the last, in fact it already had. Coughing slightly he watched her turn, being greeted by her beautiful, warming smile.

“How do I look?” she asked twirling around for him, the bottom of her dress flowing out slightly as she did.
“Breath taking.” He whispered slipping his hands to her waist. “More beautiful than our wedding day even.” He smiled pecking her irresistible lips. “Mmm…sweet.” He noted licking the candy flavored lip gloss from his lips.
“Do you think anyone will notice?” she asked concerned about her appearance.
“No.” he assured giving her a smile that told her he was telling the truth. “It’s our secret for one more day.” nodded giving him a big smile.
“Our guests will be arriving soon.” She stated running her hands along his chest. She carefully buttoned the remaining buttons before expertly adjusting and tying his tie.
“There you go handsome.”
“Thank you.” He smiled kissing her. “I suggest we head downstairs to await our guests then.” He said taking her hand in his he led her out of the room and down the hall.

Spreading the joy,
Spreading good cheer,
Toasting to another year's end

So thankful for
All of our friends

An hour later the house was filled with the laughter and talk of their closest friends and families. Everyone sipped on glasses of the finest champagne and wine, all except for one. The laughter filtered through the living room into the dinning room and farther into the kitchen where the hostess was placing the final touches on their dinner. Hearing the laughter and talk of their friends and family made feel all warm and tingly inside, she loved the holidays especially when everyone was gathered together. She was thankful for the friends they had, the support and friendship meaning the most to her. His band mates were like a second family to the two of them, an extension of their own families.

Excusing himself from this conversation disappeared to the kitchen checking on his wife. “Is everything ok in here?” he asked standing opposite her at the kitchen counter.
“It smells delicious.”
“Everything is perfect.” smiled looking up at him, seeing the most gorgeous eyes shinning back at her, eyes that caught her off guard every time.
“Shall I call our guests to dinner then?” he asked. nodded picking the tray up from the counter.
“Let me.” Offered taking the tray from her hands. gave him a thankful smile, wiping her hands on the towel she tossed it on the counter.

Following him to the dinning room she admired the table she had set and decorated that afternoon, the table covered in a burgundy cloth, adorned with their wedding china and silverware, graced by silver candle holders with slim white and red candles accompanied by a large arrangement of red roses complete with greens and baby’s breath.

“You did a fantastic job.” Whispered placing a kiss on her cheek. smiled slipping her hand into his, returning to the living room to call their guests to dinner. Taking a champagne glass from the table tapped it lightly with a knife, gaining the attention of everyone in the room. “Dinner is ready to be served, if everyone would like to join us.”

The guests joyfully followed their hosts to the next room, taking seats around the table, and each sitting at the heads of the table as their guests filled in around them. “I would just like to take a moment before we begin to commend my wife on the amazing job she did putting this together for all of us. Babe it’s perfect.” He smiled looking across the table at her.
“Thank you.” She blushed “But it was our pleasure to host the Christmas dinner this year.” She looked around the table at everyone giving them a smile. “Enjoy.”

Dinner was filled with more laughter and drinks. Every now and then and would share a moment as their guests enjoyed the food. Both remembered back to Christmas a year ago, how amazing, wonderful and perfect it had been, but this one had topped the last, both shared a secret that none of their family or friends knew, at least they hoped they weren’t aware yet or had picked up on anything. One more day it was their secret before they shared the news with all their loved ones.

After dinner everyone returned to the living room gath g around the couches and chairs watching everyone open presents. More laughter filled the room from stories told.
More drinks shared along with dessert. sat next to joining in on the conversation, looking around the room at all their happy guests she took a moment to take it all in; the night had been exactly what she envisioned.

When the party is over,
The night's just begun,
I promise the best part is,
Yet to come.

With the hour growing late, guests began to leave leaving the host and hostess alone at last. saw his parents out making final plans for the next day. Closing the door behind them he locked it before returning to his wife in the living room.

stood before the Christmas tree, the beautiful colored lights shinning brightly into the room. She remembered back to last Christmas to the moment had proposed to her making one of her greatest dreams come true. Six months later they had married in a beautiful church wedding right there in and now six months later it was Christmas again, the moment where it had all begun. It had been a whirlwind year but one of the best to date and now a whole new chapter was beginning in their lives which both scared and excited her.

Seeing her stood before the Christmas tree lost in her thoughts he stood behind her, slipping his arms around her waist, resting his hands gently on her stomach. “What are you thinking about?” he asked placing a kiss on her shoulder.
“Last Christmas.” She smiled leaning back against his chest.
“T’was a good one wasn’t it?” he smiled resting his chin upon the top of her head.
“It feels like just yesterday you asked me to marry you.”
“Feels like just yesterday that we married.” He chuckled turning her to face him. “Dance with me.”

Slow dance together,
Two become one,
That's what we've waited all day for.

Taking one hand in his placed his arm around her waist, dancing as they did on their wedding day. Slipping her free arm around his neck rested her head on his shoulder as they swayed slowly to the soft Christmas music coming from the radio. had been looking forward to this part of the night with her, Christmas Eve would always hold a special place in their hearts and he was determined to make it a tradition that they spend it together.

No one else but me and you,
Nothin’ I would rather do,
Than hold you all through the night under my tree.
Bring along the mistle toe,
Keep the music nice and low,
I'll show how good it could be.
I wish that Santa could be here to see,
It's beautiful under my tree.

The fire's aglow.
We've got Nat King Cole.
Singing us a song from his heart.

Sleigh bells and snow,
Makes us feel close,
To the stars.

’s placed her hand around his waist, allowing his own to run down her arms, slipping around her waist he held her close as they continued to dance to the soft music. Lifting her head she looked into his dazzling eyes seeing the same love reflected in them that she had seen the first time they had danced together. smiled as she looked into his eyes her beautiful eyes shone brightly in the lights of the tree and the glow of the fire, he could see that same love reflected in her eyes that he held for her.

Spinning her around he couldn’t stop the feeling of love that rushed through his body as she giggled in delight. It was a warm and cozy atmosphere in their own little world that they had created where nothing and no one could tear them away. Looking towards the window he noticed it was snowing again causing him to smile in delight as warm feelings ran through his body. “Look babe, it’s snowing.” He said pulling her into his arms. looked towards the window seeing the thick snow flakes falling from the sky, blanketing the old snow with a soft blanket, she sighed contentedly. “It’s beautiful.” She whispered.

In the background the music stopped as the DJ cut in “Well it’s just past the midnight hour folks, it’s officially Christmas day, a new snow is falling and there’s been reports of Santa and his reindeer flying through the sky, Merry Christmas…”

Taking her hand led her to the couch pulling her down beside him he wrapped his arm around her. Kicking his shoes off he rested his feet upon the coffee table as he tugged at his tie, loosing it from around his neck, he let it hang freely, before opening the first few buttons of his shirt. pulled her feet up under her, resting her head on his shoulder she stared at the fire that was slowly dying. Taking the blanket from the back of the couch lay it across her. “How you feeling?” he asked brushing her hair from her face, gently running his hand along her arm.
“Fine, just tired.” She replied sleepily. “It was a great night though.”
“I agree.” Nodded looking down at her, their eyes sharing a loving gaze. Leaning towards her he placed a gentle kiss upon her lips, kissing her slowly their lips caressing the others until they pulled apart to catch their breath.

When the carols are sung,
And the fire has died,
The amber stills burns with the love in our eyes,
Cherish the moment,
Savor the night,
That's what we've waited all day for...

Cuddling into his arms she pulled the blanket around them as they relaxed in the quiet room, the fire now out the only light coming from those of the tree. The snow continued to fall softly outside greeting the new day.

No one but me,
No one but you,
Sweet rendezvous,
Under my tree

“Can you imagine what this time next year will be like?” she asked breaking the silence in the room. smiled to himself. “I can imagine it clearly my dear.” He said placing his hand on her tummy, protectively caressing the small bump that had formed. “Our beautiful baby boy or girl joining us, lying in your arms as you lie in mine. The fire burning brightly as the three of us share our first Christmas Eve together.”
“Sounds wonderful.” Smiled , she couldn’t wait to meet their miracle, to hold them and teach them about life.
“It will be our third best Christmas in a row.” Noted . “First was you agreeing to be my wife, second is you being pregnant at this time and third, having our first child joining us, it can only get better babe.”
“What do you want ?” she asked resting her hands upon his. “A boy or a girl?”
“I’ll be happy either way.” Assured . “Besides after the first we can always try for another.”
“Oi! Naughty!” laughed .
“I do know this though.” He paused looking at her. “If we have a little girl she’ll be as beautiful as her mam.” blushed.
“Hope so.” She whispered.
“Know so.” Corrected . “Have I told you lately that you’re the most beautiful girl in the world?”
“Might want to save that line for when I’m eight months gone Mister , I’ll surely need it then.”
< “I’ll tell you every day.” Smiled . “Because it’s true.” Pulling her closer he snuggled down into the cushions with her, nuzzling softly at her neck, breathing in the scent of her skin.

No one else but me and you,
Nothin’ I would rather do,
Than make all your dreams come true,
Under my tree.
Such a cozy rendezvous
Just relax, enjoy the view
I'll show you how good it could be,
I wish that Santa could be here to see,
It's beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Under my tree.

“One thing’s for sure.” Said . “This little one will be spoiled and loved.”
“More than you could ever imagine.” Grinned .
“Have you noticed that you’ve made all my dreams come true at Christmas time?” asked looking at her husband, his hair messy from running her fingers through it. He was looking dead sexy with his shirt and tie undone, but then again she thought he was the most handsome man on earth; she only had eyes for him.
“Just as well.” He smiled. “Because you made mine come true too. And how I got so lucky I still haven’t a clue, but I’m glad someone was looking out for me.”
“Awwww you’re such a softie” giggled . “Do you think anyone noticed anything tonight?” she asked concerned.
“No I don’t.” said shaking his head. “If they noticed anything it would be that you weren’t drinking.”
“What about this little bump? Think they saw that?”
“Nope, you’d have to know it was there to see it.” He smiled touching her tummy.
“Besides if they did, they didn’t say anything, they’re waiting for us to share our news.” “Which we’ll do tomorrow.” Grinned .
“Yep you’ll be exactly three months tom…today.” Corrected realizing that it was almost one in the morning. “What do you say we head to bed?” suggested . “We’ve got a big day today and it’s only hours away.”

Standing from the couch he took her hand in his pulling her up. Hand in hand they climbed the stairs to their bedroom, changing into their pajama’s the pair crawled into bed. With the snow still falling outside the pair snuggled together face to face. The small baby bump nestled between them as wrapped his arm around her keeping them both safe and warm.
“Merry Christmas Sweetheart” whispered kissing her.
“Merry Christmas .” She smiled returning his kiss. “I love you.”
“I love you too babe, thanks for making my dreams come true.”
Closing her eyes she snuggled as close to her love as she could dreaming of their next Christmas. watched her sleep for a bit before finally closing his eyes, drifting off into his own dreams of the very next Christmas…

It's that time of year
Christmas is here

Song: Under My Tree by ‘N SYNC


THE END



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