A/N: Sap attack! ;)

"Hey, Angelcake?" Collins turned his head to look at his lover. "Are you asleep?"

Angel's eyes remained closed, but he stirred a little. Finally, he rolled over to face Collins, opening his eyes in the process. He was having slight trouble focusing on Collins' features in the dark.

"Well, I was trying to…" Angel giggled lightly. "What is it, baby?"

"What do you want for Christmas?"

Angel blinked, surprised by the question.

"Gee…I don't know, honey. I never gave it much thought…"

"It's just…I really wanna get you something special. You deserve it." Collins explained.

"Awww! That's so sweet, Thomas!" Angel giggled, pretending to think about it. "Um…get me a thong!"

"Really?!" Collins was grinning in excitement.

"No! I was kidding!" Angel laughed, rolling his eyes. "I've already got what I want…you!"

"But, Angeeel…." Collins pouted.

"Thomas, it's okay. Really. You don't have to get me anything. I don't want to trouble you." The Latino soothed. Collins remained silent for a moment, then opened his mouth to argue…but Angel cut him off.

"I never really got any presents when I was growing up, so I'm used to it. We were a poor family with nine kids! We couldn't afford luxuries like that…" Angel trailed off, grinning a little at the memories.

"I had eight older siblings and Rosa, who was only two years older than I, was the one I bonded with the most. She and I used to go dumpster diving for food, clothes and presents on Christmas Eve….either that or we'd beg. Anyway, when I was seven…she taught me how to make my very first skirt out of an old, discarded curtain. She knew I was a little flamer…"

Collins laughed, overwhelmed by the cuteness of it all.

"Ang?"

"Yes, Collins?"

"I love you."

Angel eyed him lovingly, if not with a hint of curiosity. He giggled quietly. "Thanks…but where did that come from??"

"I don't think I tell you this enough….and you deserve to know how wonderful you truly are so…I love you." Collins leaned in, kissing Angel on the forehead.

Angel was momentarily stunned. He didn't know what to say.

"I love you too, honey. I don't know what I'd do without you…" He snuggled up against Collins, closing his eyes. The lovers lay there for a good minute, cuddling and enjoying each other's company.

"So, about that thong…" Collins smirked mischievously, breaking the silence.

THE END