Thump. Thump. The sound of quickened footsteps reverberated along the silent corridors of the majestic school hostel, the League Academy. The long hallways, as easily foretold could be, lived up to its school name as one of the most iconic features the university had consisted of. Golden plated walls with numerous old portraits of the school neatly hung in a line, ceiling lights with slight traces of its Victorian origins, scintillated the room with beauty and august. Rounding up the exalted appearance, long roll of exquisite scarlet carpets seemed to stretch itself to boundless length. All of these to allow the respected and renowned champions study in a conducive and enjoyable environment, while repaying them for their dedicated service to the league. However on that certain late night, a student ran across the entire corridor from one end to another with a single breath, not in time to slow down and relishing the moment of the old portraits that depicted the proud early days of the academy.

Each step she skipped, the Lady of Luminosity felt her lungs stung with exhaustion. The heat and warmth her muscles generated, the fatigue built up by that annoying lactic acid and the devastated chilling wind blew her face made Luxanna Crownguard wanting to stop and catch up with her breath.

But as she faltered once, her mind played through fantasies of her and her lover enjoying their embraces as they watched the alluring sunset together. They could shop in the local mall, maybe settling down for a three course meal and feasting on delicious ice-creams, and perhaps, going back to the hostel and watch the series of fireworks as the locals celebrate Christmas' Day in high spirits. All of these exciting thoughts conjured a new surge of adrenaline into Lux's body and once again, she deeply drew in her breath and finished the remaining distance between her and her lover's room.

The blonde almost made a careless thump as she abruptly halted in time to the door decorated with red roses. She could already feel the familiar sensation she had in the past, the days when they just became classmates to buddies, to lovers as their love buds started to grow between the two women. Nobody knew the mild and diplomatic Lux had dated with the most ferocious and hot-headed girl in the academy, the infamous master of daggers Katarina Du Couteau. Imagine what would the others react if the blonde decides to spill the beans? Lux giggled as she could not picture that well in mind.

Lux leaned against the door quietly so that the resident on the other side of the door could not sense any suspicious strangers lurking outside of her room. With a beautifully coloured rectangular box in her hand, the lady of light hesitated for a moment as her heart began to race furiously. Christmas is just around the corner, so does their first month of anniversary. Luxanna had always wanted to give Kata something that she would fancy, something that would make her girlfriend beamed with joy and perhaps give her a returning kiss? Lux finally found the ideal present she was looking for- a silver necklace with a miniature sword carved onto it.

Thousands of thoughts bombarding her mind in one full swept. Would her girlfriend be thrilled, or would she be reactionless? Would she even remember that 25th December is Christmas' Day and the day where they have poured their hearts out and revealed their feelings with one another? Luxanna remembered that in two weeks' time, the academy will held an annual swordfight competition for the selected contestants. Katarina was one of those chosen, and the dagger girl had diligently spent several weeks building up her core and techniques to prepare for the competition. There were many days when their dates clashed with her trainings, but Katarina still managed to squeeze out some time and made a leeway for herself to enjoy and relaxed - something that Lux always have liked about her girlfriend's effort.

Now, on the horns of dilemma, Lux was unsure whether she should enter Kata's room and gave her the present, or leaving her alone so that she could focus on her trainings. Faint sounds of groaning and hitting of the punching bag from the other side of the door seemed to diminish the blonde's thoughts of celebrating the happy occasion with her.

"No, I shouldn't walk away just yet." Lux lifted up her head in sheer perseverance. She recalled on many of their dates, Katarina would always arrive in a beaten-up fashion, new freshly cuts on her forearms and legs. The brute tends to shrug her shoulders and forgets about her injuries, something that clearly made Lux concerned and worried about her lover. Their dates would always ended up with the blonde tending to her care, cleaning the oozing wounds and swollen parts with love and care. Katarina would always smile and gave her a quick kiss on her cheeks, something that made Lux tingled with excitement. Maybe she should enter the room and see if the absentminded girl still has abrasions she didn't take care of. Besides, she had already made all the way to Kata's room, there's absolutely no way she would walk between her tails and trailed off. Kata could be waiting anxiously for her lover's visit!

Luxanna mustered her courage and inhaled deeply, softly knocking on the door several times. The sudden halt of the punching bag sound and a faint response was soon followed from the other side of the door.

"It's me, Lux!" Lux exclaimed before covering her mouth quickly to contain her excitement, and trying not to disturb any students in their nearby rooms.

The fumbling of the keys and the haste footsteps were all the sounds Lux has detected, and the following seconds after the door was opened stood a slim girl with long scarlet hair, wearing nothing but a sports bra and short pants.

"Hey, Luxanna." Katarina immediately beamed at the sight of her girlfriend, who was dressing rather exquisitely to her eyes. Long white silky dress covered by a small blue jacket, the cleavage had the red head's eyes glued into, and her mouth drooling.

"Why are you staring at me like that? Did I dress horrendously?" Lux blushed, twirling her lockets of hair as she tried to cover her embarrassment and nervousness.

"No…You are beautiful." Katarina snapped back and hastily wiped away her saliva, cheekily gave her shorter girlfriend a kiss on the left cheek. "What brings you here?"

"I…" Lux stuttered as she tightly grabbed the box hidden in her pocket. Flushes soon formed all over the blonde's face.

"Never mind that," Katarina turned around and walked back to her room. "Come in and make yourself comfortable."

Lux quietly followed Katarina in, seeing her lover's back completely covered in a sheen of perspiration. The drops of sweat slid down the red head' body profusely, allowing Lux to feast the accentuated hips her girlfriend possessed, firm and round butt poking out occasionally through the tight shorts.

As Lux went deeper into the bedroom, she could clearly see what kind of trainings her lover has taken. Two short wooden poles clattered on the floor, an old punching bag hanging on a suspension that makes creaking sounds, and tons of dirty underwear lying across the mats.

"Sorry about the mess, didn't expect you would arrive at my doors tonight." Katarina skipped a step before jumping onto the couch and patted a spot right beside her. "Come and sit here."

Lux gave a brief smile and politely seated on the edge of the couch, but the brute forcefully brought the blonde towards her so that Lux would land on the embracing chest of the assassin. Both girls left a round of giggles over their little tosses and flings.

"That's not what I mean when I told you to come and sit, hmm…" Katarina grinned mischievously, enjoying when her petite girlfriend submissively meowed at her.

"Gee Kat, you have messed up my clothing." Lux scrunched her eyebrows, but still blissfully laying on the sweaty chest. She could already hear Kata's heart thumping madly.

"Sorry, my lady." Katarina apologised meekly. "I haven't seen you like in ages. So excited to see you in front of my door. Well what's up?"

"Here, Merry Christmas."

"Oh! I have forgotten tomorrow's a public holiday. I am sorry I have not prepare anything for you in return."

"It's okay…" Lux shrugged her shoulders as she stealthily eyed her lover in a quick glance. She playfully fiddled with her girlfriend's well-toned abs, at the same time leaving a small hint to the seemingly clueless assassin. "Not just Christmas, tomorrow is also a double occasion for us."

"It is? Hmm…" Katarina closed her eyes with frowning eyebrows and thought hard, not looking at the slight disappointment the blonde's face was showing. A while later, the red head's eyes beamed as an imaginative lightbulb appeared to pop on top of her head. "Ah, tomorrow's our first month anniversary, right?"

"Yes." Lux pouted her face cutely and scoffed. "Did you have anything for me?"

Katarina smacked her forehead hard, so hard that the part became red and swollen. "Damn! I can't believe I have forgotten everything. Even you have made the effort to visit me, and I still looked like an absentminded fool. What a terrible girlfriend I am…"

Lux grabbed the mercenary's hand away to prevent from anymore silly beatings. "It's okay, stop hitting yourself. If not I have to tend to your new wounds again." The blonde smiled as she caressed her lover's sore forehead.

Katarina softly bit her lower lips as she admired at how much radiance her seraphic girlfriend was emitting. With a guilty pang in her heart, she ought to think of a good restaurant to eat, good films to watch and some activities to enjoy tomorrow.

It would have seemed that Lux has figured her lover's inner thoughts. "I understand, you have to prepare for the upcoming competition in two weeks' time right?"

"Yes…but…"

Lux shook her head with a smile and placed the box on her girlfriend's hand gently, to which Katarina opened it up. The assassin lowered her head in awe at the gift she was given, the silver necklace with a tiny sparkling dagger that was almost like the identical icon of hers.

"Oh, I loved it Luxanna! Thanks!" The delighted Katarina hugged the blonde tightly, followed by a round of smooches that made Lux beamed with scintillated light once again.

"I am glad you liked it."

"I really am. But it makes me awful that my amazing girlfriend gave me such a wonderful gift, while the terrible me forgets anything that is significant." Katarina lowered her face in unhappiness, self-blaming herself with mutters the blonde couldn't hear.

Luxanna gave a reassuring smile to which the mercenary didn't notice. Her absentminded girlfriend of hers, diligent and independent. Even though she could forget lots of things once she settled a side for a goal, she would always try her best to compensate and made sure everything was keep in balance. Just like their earlier dates, Kata often arrived late, but she would never called them off after she made a promise. The sight of her strengths and flaws clearly attracted the blonde to her, and Lux couldn't keep a straight face as she recalled many romantic things that the scarlet head had done for her. As long as she remembered and gave her slight concerns, that should be enough.

"It's alright, you silly girl." Lux chuckled as she remained straddling on her lover's waist, leaning in for a quick and encouraging kiss to the lips. "What makes me happy that you are still pretty concerned of our relationship. I shall forgive you."

"Luxanna…" Katarina dreamily trailed her words off, clearly enjoying the Demarcian lady riding her hips like a cowgirl. "How on earth have I done to deserve such a wonderful girlfriend?"

"Maybe you are just lucky..?" Lux laughed before yelping as the brute pulled her close for another helping of kisses.

"Tell me, what do you want for your present tomorrow? I can make one for you right away!"

"Right away? Are you sure?" Lux arched her eyebrows wide, genuinely surprised at what her kitty had install for her.

"Absolutely. If you are talking about cars and apartments, forget about it. I am still a broke college student." Katarina chortled out loud, retaining her sense of humour that the blonde had always liked about.

"Obviously not those type of things…" The Crownguard giggled, placing a finger on her lips as she tried to think of something she would fancy. "Perhaps your body…"

"Oohhh!" Katarina lit up her eyes like a Christmas tree, shrieking in sheer excitement like a football fan seeing his favourite team scored a goal against their opponents. "My girlfriend is so horny tonight!"

The alarmed yet elated blonde hastily covered the big mouth of her lover's, flushes of embarrassment appeared all over her face as Lux was worried that someone next door could have heard them.

"Just kidding! Don't scream that out loud!" Lux whispered in Kata's ears, apparently afraid that someone might walked in on them at any moment.

"My girl is blushing…" Katarina cheekily pointed that out, clearly mused at how her girlfriend can be easily teased upon.

"Grrr… I can't stand you." Lux seated straight up and pouted her face, feigning anger."

The grinning assassin initially beamed at her Lux's reply, but her lopsided smile grew even wider as she finally thought of something that would blow her lover's mind instantly.

"Your wish is now my command." Katarina also seated up and wrapped her arms around the blonde.

"What?"

"I will grant you your wish. My body is yours."

"What? That's silly Kat. I am just kidding."

"It's fine, I have a good idea." The red head's eyes gleamed with anticipation. She immediately stood up and walked towards her bathroom while leaving the bemused blonde behind. "You are in for a treat, Luxanna."

So many thoughts arose Lux's mind as she tried her best to think what the cheeky woman is going to do later. Whatever it is, is going to be intriguing.

The sound of the toilet door opened and the Demarcian lady immediately drawn into her girlfriend who was coming up, surprised to see the Noxian woman wrapped in bathroom robes.

"What are you doing, Kat?"

Katarina strut her footsteps steadily as she inched their distances closer. "Let me reveal your Christmas present."

Nothing was heard except the sound of the clothing falling on the floor, and the surprise yelps elicited as Lux's orbs opened wide when Katarina slipped off her robes completely, showing her birthday suit with red ribbon strips all over her body.