This is my first attempt at an AoS fic, but I just had to do a cute, fluffy, family Christmas one. This chapter just basically sets the scene, the next two should be better! In my mind, this is mainly FitzSimmons getting established and SkyeWard growing closer, but I guess you could read MayWard or Skimmons into this.

"Simmons!" The young scientist woke to the sound of her name being hissed through the door of her pod. "Simmons!" It came again, this time with more insistence. Jemma groaned. As far as she knew, Skye was not an early bird – much like herself – but it seemed urgent, so she forced herself out of bed.

Simmons barely had the door open before Skye yanked her out into the living area.

"What the-"

"I need your help," Skye cut her off.

Jemma stifled a yawn, "It's barely 5am," she protested weakly, looking much like a child as she rubbed her eyes.

"I know but you know what day it is today right? …It's Christmas Eve!" Skye prompted when no response came.

"Is it?" Simmons exclaimed, perking up immediately.

"Yeah, and you have to help me decorate the bus! We're not gunna leave this place for the next few days, and since we have some down time, I thought maybe we could make it more festive?" Skye phrased her words like a question, but it didn't seem like Simmons had much choice, since the young hacktivist was already shoving boxes of decorations towards her.

"That's a great idea!" Simmons enthused, smiling at Skye. "I love Christmas, but since I usually spend it with my family, I hadn't really thought about it this year," they continued their conversation in hushed whispers as the two women – both still in their pyjamas – began to transform the place.

It was an hour later when the others began to arrive, each stopping in turn to stare in disbelief. Well, all except May, who just rolled her eyes and moved on, although with a slight smile on her face. Ward quickly followed her after a quiet groan of "Oh my god." Honestly, you'd think happiness caused him physical pain. Coulson, however, seemed genuinely happy.

"What's all this?" he asked, intrigued.

"Well it's our first Christmas all together, and Skye thought it would be nice to make this place a little more festive, you know… since we're away from our families this year," Simmons trailed off, beginning to look a little sad.

"Yeah!" Skye encouraged, hoping to keep spirits up, "and you said we're off duty 'til the 27th, so I figured why not?" she grinned at him, "Is that cool with you, AC?"

"Sure, but don't go too over the top," he advised, trying to hide his smile, "And no crazy modifications from Fitz," he added.

"What's that Coulson?" Fitz asked, stepping out of his pod. His eyes widened as he took in the scene before him. "Oh Jeez," he muttered under his breath, "What's going on out here?"

"Christmas Fitz!" Simmons squeaked.

"I gathered. Was this your idea Jemma?" he asked sceptically.

"Nope, it's mine and it's awesome!" Skye shot at him, "Right Coulson?"

"Yeah, I suppose it'll be fun," he conceded, exchanging a look with Fitz.

"Oh come on guys," Skye whined, "show some enthusiasm! I didn't expect much from Warm and Fuzzy but you should be excited at least."

"Yes! It really feels like a proper Christmas now," Simmons chimed in, fixing her pleading eyes on Fitz, "It would be really great if everyone joined in," she mused.

"Go on then," he finally gave in. He did rather like the whole Christmas thing, but never really got involved. However he knew how much Simmons loved it all (and apparently Skye too), and it didn't take much to tell him that Simmons was definitely missing her family.

Simmons beamed, wrapping some tinsel around Fitz's neck.

"What do you want me to do?" he asked, blushing slightly.

"Wreaths?" Simmons suggested, turning back to Skye.

"Great!" Skye encouraged, flinging Santa hats at both Fitz and Coulson – who looked like he was regretting this decision already.

"Just don't make too much mess guys," he warned over his shoulder, pocketing the hat, "I don't want Director Fury on my back again."

The next two chapters should be up soon, and they're sooo much better than this, which is little more than a set up. Please please pleeeeeeease review?!