Title: Cause and Effect

Author: csimiamifreako

Pairings: Eric and Calliegh (hiphuggers)

Rating: T

Disclaimer: Sadly, these characters are not mine! Well, except Emma Caydan

Summary: For every cause, there is an effect

Dedication: To all who read and review this first chapter, this is for you!

A/N: Yes, I know it isn't Christmas time! Its only that time of year, this isn't a Christmas fic!

A/N 2: I know this chapter is short, but i sware, all my stories i write in a notebook, this chapter alone took five whole pages in my notebook. No wonder I have three packed notebooks!

So finally, here is my story!

"Mommy, mommy, wake up!" Calliegh opened her eyes to see her four year old daughter, Emma Caydan, smiling widely. "Mommy, get up, it's Christmas, and Santa came!"

"Mmm-hmm, go wake Daddy up first." Calliegh mumbled as she rolled over on her side, hoping Emma would get the hint and leave her alone. "I already did" Emma persisted. "Mommy, mommy, wake up, it's Christmas!" Calliegh opened her eyes, again, this time revealing Eric, who had a huge grin on his face as a result of mimicking Emma.

"How are you feeling today? Still nauseous?" Eric asked after placing a kiss on top of her head. "Mmm, I'm feeling a lot better, thanks to you." Calliegh said giving him a kiss on the lips. "Yuck!" Emma exclaimed, causing Eric and Calliegh to laugh. "How did Daddy make you feel better?" Emma asked a moment later, her dark brown eyes starring right at Calliegh.

She was the splitting image of Calliegh, with the exception of having Eric's eyes, and of course only being three feet tall. Calliegh went from looking at Emma, to Eric, then back to Emma. "Well, he, uh, he helped me take my medicine." Calliegh finally replied. "And made sure she got plenty of fluids." Eric added.

Calliegh threw him a look before turning back to Emma, who was looking more and more like a mexican jumping bean by the second. "C'mon, Santa came, Santa came" Emma cried as she ran out of the room. Calliegh, seeing she had no other obvious option, dragged herself from the bed and warm blankets, and began slipping her arms into her robe. "I hate Christmas mornings." She grumbled. "Mm, maybe so, but you love Christmas Eve, cause thats when Santa decides if you've been naughty or nice." Eric teased. "Ho ho ho" Calliegh replied sarcastically, as she stalked out. Eric chuckled as he followed her downstairs.

"She's finally asleep." Calliegh sighed as she plopped down on the couch next to Eric.

"Good, how long do you think she'll stay that way?" Eric asked as he wrapped his arms around Calliegh's waist. "I don't know, an hour maybe." "Mm, that gives us plenty of time." Eric replied in between kissing Calliegh's neck. "Yes it does." Calliegh said as she tugged on his t-shirt. Eric pulled her closer and they kissed as long as their lungs would allow before pulling apart. They caught their breath and picked up where they left off, this time breaking it when Eric suddenly pulled back, jumped off the couch, and ran out of the room. And all before Calliegh could figure out what happened, so she sat back and tried to figure out what was going on.

A few seconds later, he returned and took his spot next to her on the couch. He pulled her back into his arms and began kissing the top of her head and moving down her neck. He started kissing behind her ear when she suddenly pulled out of his arms. "Whats wrong?" Eric asked. "Whats wrong is that we were sitting here, having a quiet, enjoyable, relaxing moment alone, and you just up and left. Then you come back and just expect to pick up right where you left off, without giving me any sort of explanation." Calliegh said. "I'm sorry, I had to go." Eric lied. "Eric." Calliegh said in a warning tone. "We both know that you are a terrible lier. Besides, if that were true, why didn't I hear you flush the toilet?" She challenged. "I forgot?" He offered.

Calliegh gave him a look that he knew all to well. A look that said 'fine, if thats the way your gonna be'. And then she would do something to say 'then two can play that game.' Yep, he was right, she turned and headed out of the room.

"Okay, okay. Wait." Eric said as he jumped off the couch and grabbed her before she fully exited the living room. He spun her around so she was fully facing him. "You wanna know why I left?" She nodded so he guided her back to the couch. 'Works every time.' Calliegh thought as a smile spread over her face. She tried to hide it from Eric, but he saw it clear as day.

"You did that purposly?" He asked in disbelief. Calliegh just shrugged. "Maybe." "Every time?" Eric asked, thinking back to all the times he had been 'conned.' "Well it was just so easy." Calliegh said. "You gave in every time and I always ended up getting what I needed out of you."

"But thats no fair." Eric proclaimed. "I shouldn't have to tell you things just because you tricked me." "Your right." Calliegh agreed as she adjusted herself on the couch. "But you already said you'd tell me about this one, so spill."

Eric pretended to give her the evil eye before continuing. "I left to go upstairs to get something. I thought now would be the perfect time to give you this." Eric said as he reached into his pocket and pulled out a dark blue velvet jewelry box. "Merry Christmas." He said handing her the box.

She took it and opened it slowly. Inside she found a sterling silver necklace that held three simple green emeralds. "Oh, Eric, it's beautiful." Calliegh breathed out as she removed the necklace from the box. "I hope you like it." Eric said. He took the necklace from her hands and fastened it around her neck. "I love it." She kissed him lightly on the lips, then settled herself in his lap so they were face-to-face. She began planting small kisses at the bottom of his collar bone and worked her way up to his ear. She leaned in closely and whispered "But you, you have to wait until later for your present."

Eric smiled. "Later tonight?" He whispered back while pulling on the ties to Callieghs robe. He kissed her on the lips before she replied. "Make that for both of your presents." He pulled her face closer to his, leaving her chin cupped in his hands. He kissed her on the lightly on the lips before he gave her a much deeper, longer kiss. She kissed him back until they both broke apart for air. "Until then, I get kitchen, you get in here." she said, giving him another kiss on the cheek. "What?" Eric asked.

Calliegh pulled herself off of Eric's lap and was now standing in front of him. "We have company coming for dinner. I have to go get the turkey in the oven, you get to clean up in here." She turned and headed for the door. "You lead me on." Eric called to her. Calliegh smiled. "You started in." She called over her shoulder as she turned into the kitchen.