Give A Little Respect
Christmas was fast approaching and everyone at Barden University was making their plans for the holiday break. Aubrey Posen looked out of the window of her dorm room at the grounds of the university and watched her fellow students scurrying about their business. They were all clad in thick coats, scarfs and gloves to protect themselves from the chilling winds that attacked bare skin like a pack of wolves. Aubrey's dorm buddy, Chloe Beale had finished packing her bags and was about to set off as she'd made plans to spend the Christmas break with her long-time girlfriend, Beca Mitchell.
"Aubrey?" came a voice from behind her. Aubrey turned and saw Chloe, standing by the door with her bags.
"Are you off now?" Aubrey asked. Chloe nodded in response.
"Yeah, I am. Do you want a hug before I go?" She asked, opening her arms wide, Aubrey walked towards her and fell into Chloe's arms, knocking the wind out of her slightly.
"Aubrey, you nearly killed me then!" Chloe cried with mock indignation. Aubrey groaned into Chloe's shoulder.
"Sorry. I'm just dreading this holiday. My parents are going away, so are you and Beca. I'll be alone at Christmas." Aubrey said, melancholy filling her voice, as she sagged in Chloe's arms.
"What about Stacie? Isn't she going to be staying with you this Christmas?" Chloe asked, lifting Aubrey up. The blonde had to blink very quickly in order to fight back the tears.
"She texted me saying that she had something very important to do." Aubrey sighed. Chloe frowned in confusion wondering what was so important that Stacie would not want to spend Christmas with Aubrey. A load blaring honking noise drifted in through the window. Chloe looked outside and saw Beca waiting by her surf van, tapping her foot impatiently.
"I'm really sorry Aubrey, but I can't keep Beca waiting much longer." Chloe said, her voice apologetic and her expression was one of sadness. Aubrey just shook her hand.
"It's ok, you can go. Merry Christmas Chloe." Aubrey said, just managing to smile unconvincingly at her. Chloe gave the miserable blonde a tight hug, wished her a very Merry Christmas and ran out of the room in order to meet Beca for their romantic winter break. Aubrey shut the door and sat down on her bed and looked around the empty room, wondering what she would do for the entirety of the Christmas holidays.
Aubrey had been so excited about the festive break a few days ago; because she knew that she would have an empty house and a wonderful girlfriend for the whole of the holidays. She couldn't think of anything she'd rather do than watch corny Christmas movies and unwrap presents with Stacie Conrad, her Stacie Conrad. Now, Aubrey felt thoroughly miserable and alone. She could not wait for the Christmas holidays to be over for another year.
Swoosh…
Aubrey was brought out of her dismal reverie by the swoosh and looked up to see what had caused the quiet noise. There was a folded piece of pink paper lying on the floor, the swoosh was the sound that a fast moving piece of paper makes as it glides across a furry carpet. Aubrey walked over to the piece of paper, picked it up and unfolded it, reading the message. It said:
To Aubrey
Merry Christmas!
Lots of love,
Stacie
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Aubrey's heart soared like an eagle when she read the hand written note from her wonderful girlfriend. She swung open the door and was greeted by a beaming Stacie, who was wrapped in red silk ribbon with a huge red bow tied around the middle.
"Stacie, it's so great to see you! I thought you were busy, you sent me that text about doing something important." Aubrey said, delighted at Stacie's arrival and yet also confused by it. Stacie entered the dorm room, shutting the door behind her gently and gestured to her outfit.
"This was what I was doing that was important! Do you have any idea how awkward it is to wrap yourself in red silk? I had to get Cynthia Rose to help, well I didn't have to ask, she volunteered. Here I am though!" explained Stacie, beaming at the confused blonde.
"I don't understand. Why are you wrapped in red silk?"
"Because I'm your Christmas present!"
"My Christmas present?" Aubrey asked, her confusion multiplying rapidly.
"You're making this so difficult. What do you do with a Christmas present?" Stacie prompted.
"Unwrap it?" Aubrey guessed, and at this Stacie jumped for joy and clapped her hands with excitement.
"Exactly! Now, why don't you grab the bow and give it a tug?" Stacie said, winking seductively. Aubrey grabbed hold of the bow and tugged it timidly. The bow unravelled and the red silk slowly unravelled and fell to the ground, coiling around Stacie's ankles like a shiny red serpent. Aubrey's eyes widened in surprise.
"Stacie… you're naked." Aubrey said, her voice barely above a whisper.
"I know! So, what do you think? Am I a good present?"
"The very best." Aubrey replied. She grabbed her girlfriend and crushed her lips against hers. Stacie returned the kiss and simultaneously undid the buttons on Aubrey's cardigan, removing it as quickly as possible. It fell to the ground and Stacie began to remove the rest of Aubrey's clothes.
Aubrey and Stacie lay in the dorm bed, entwined in each other's arms, smiles on their faces and love in their hearts. In Aubrey's opinion, one of the best things about being in a relationship with Stacie was that she appreciated the affectionate cuddle.
"That was amazing." Stacie breathed.
"You were amazing." Aubrey replied, smiling.
"Thank you." Stacie said with a little giggle that made Aubrey's heart flutter slightly. Her feelings of despondent misery had evaporated as soon as Stacie had appeared at her door, now those feelings of sadness felt like a very distant memory. Stacie had the wonderful ability to make Aubrey feel elated, no matter what was happening around her.
"Stacie Conrad, you are my Christmas miracle." Aubrey whispered tenderly into her girlfriend's ear. Stacie smiled and snuggled up closer to Aubrey. Both girls knew in their hearts that this was going to be the best Christmas break ever.