Hey! This is my Christmas story and I went through two other ideas that sucked before I came up with this so I'm sorry if it's crap. This is a two-shot with the Christmas Eve part today and the Christmas part tomorrow, and I promise I will upload it.

Disclaimer: I don't own the characters! I wish I did though, that would be an awesome Christmas gift ;)

Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanza, and Happy Hanukah!

Christmas was no laughing matter. There were always mountains of gifts to get, stockings to stuff, and turkey dinners to make. Having two children, an immature husband, and a stressful job weren't exactly making things any easier for Roxas. Not to mention the fact that his younger twin was suddenly getting married as well.

"No way, I can't believe that Terra really got you this. It had to cost a fortune." Roxas remarked as he examined the wedding band on Ven, who showed it off proudly.

Ven grinned. "I know, he's so amazing. And proposing on Christmas Eve is the best gift ever!"

Roxas dropped his twin's hand. "Well, you have my blessing at least. Maybe Cloud and Sephiroth will give Terra theirs."

Ven chuckled and rolled his eyes as he and Roxas continued through the mall to finish up their shopping. The mall was completely packed with last minute shoppers.

"You know, Cloud and Seph may not like Axel, but they love having grandchildren." Ven reminded his brother.

"Axel is, unfortunately, a part of the package and they have to learn to deal with that fact." Roxas said. His parents completely despised Axel, ever since he and Roxas had become friends in high school and started dating. Sephiroth had pulled out his long sword that was supposed to be a decoration on the poor redhead once when he caught the couple making out.

"I'm just waiting for them to come up with another way to kill Axel at Christmas dinner." Ven said.

"Or, if we're really lucky, their attention will be on you and Terra with your announcement." Roxas could only hope. He really didn't need yet another family dinner gone awry. Axel still had the wounds from the previous Thanksgiving dinner. Cloud had really let him have it that time: a couple blows to the head with his frying pan. Roxas shuddered at the memory. His family was completely dysfunctional and crazy.

"Dad, Roxel is crying again." Axas informed Roxas as he passed by him, playing what was more than likely Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep on his PSP. The eight year old's attention never wavered from his game.

Roxas groaned and put down the knife he was holding. He had been in the middle of preparing dinner for them tonight. "Axel! Could you check on Rox!" He yelled.

"I'm busy! Can't you!" Axel yelled back from somewhere in the house.

Roxas grumbled something along the lines of 'lazy asshole' as he wiped his hands and trekked into the living room, picking his crying four year old up and holding him in his arms. "Hey, what's wrong?" Roxas asked softly.

"Axas is being a jerk again!" Roxel accused.

"Was not!" Roxas' oldest son retorted.

Roxas sighed. "What's even going on?"

"He told me he would let me play his game but now he won't let me take my turn!" Roxel complained, right in Roxas' ear, making the blond wince.

"I never said that!" Axas claimed.

"Axas, please let your brother take a small turn at least. It's the holidays, a time to be giving. Besides, I'm making dinner and I don't have time for this."

"That's not fair!" Axas argued.

"Why is everyone yelling?" Axel grumbled as he walked into the living room, rubbing his temples.

"What's wrong with you?" Roxas asked his husband.

"I have to go back to work in an hour." Axel explained.

Roxas' heart dropped into the pit of his stomach. "But… It's Christmas Eve."

That news seemed to have stopped the kids from fighting.

"I know, but my boss said it's really important." Axel said.

Roxas sighed, placing Roxel back on the ground. "Right, I'll finish dinner then and you can go." He didn't mean to sound so upset about it, but that was the way it had come out. He went back into the kitchen and picked up where he left off.

Dinner was silent and quick, and immediately after, Axel left. The house was quiet and Roxas used the time to prepare for his family to come over for dinner tomorrow evening. He cleaned the house as Axas and Roxel watched Christmas specials on TV.

Roxas was in the middle of sweeping the kitchen floor when the phone rang. He answered it, cradling it with his shoulder as he continued to sweep. "Hello."

"Hey Rox, it's me." Axel's voice came over the line.

"Hey, are you coming home soon?" Roxas asked as he stopped his chore and rested the broom against the counter, leaning against it himself.

Axel chuckled lightly. "Actually, I'm going to be later than I thought."

"Axel, it's after eight already and Santa has to come soon. I'm putting the kids to bed at nine."

"I know, I know. I can't get off until around midnight though."

Roxas sighed and ran his hand through his hair. "Guess I'll handle it then. See you tomorrow morning. I'll probably be in bed when you get home."

"Right. See you then." Axel said before he hung up.

Roxas dropped his arm to his side and placed the phone on the counter, rubbing his eyes. Both Axel and him had been so stressed and busy lately that this was a natural occurrence, but they had thought they could have Christmas Eve and morning without any interruptions. So much for that thought. "He doesn't even say 'I love you' anymore." Roxas mumbled to himself.

The kids were in bed, the presents were under the tree, and Santa had visited. Roxas took one last look at the lit up Christmas tree that shone through the darkness of the house. He yawned and stretched, too tired to wait up for Axel. He tip-toed to their shared bedroom and climbed into the large double bed. The space that he had felt suffocating, unreal, especially on Christmas Eve of all nights. Roxas missed the times when they were always in bed together, going to sleep in each other's arms.

He sighed and rolled onto his side, burying deeper under the blanket. Tomorrow everything would be fine, he hoped. Tomorrow, they would spend the day as a family again.

"Rox? Roxas? Babe, wake up."

Roxas groaned and buried his head further into his pillow, trying to get back to the peaceful sleep he had been in. Then he realized that Axel was talking to him and rolled onto his back, only to find the aforementioned redhead leaning over him on all fours, dressed in a Santa suit, hat, beard, red jacket, and all, excluding the belly. Roxas quirked an eyebrow. "What are you doing at…" He paused to glance at the clock. "One in the morning?"

Axel smirked his trademark smirk. "Spending some quality time with my husband that's been long overdue. Santa couldn't just drop by this house without paying a visit to his favourite naughty boy." Axel traced a finger down Roxas' jaw seductively.

Roxas shuddered in pleasure and found himself grinning. "What does Santa do to bad boys?" He asked, reaching up to cup Axel's face and propping himself up on his elbow to close the distance between them enough that he could feel the redhead's breath on his face. He quickly removed the fake beard Axel had on. He looked pretty goofy with that on and his lips were hidden behind it.

Axel chuckled. "Let's just say that Santa is pretty naughty himself." He closed the distance between them and their lips met in a passionate kiss.

Roxas immediately melted into the embrace, wrapping his arms around Axel's neck and pulling them closer together.

When they were nearly out of breath, Axel was the first to pull away, a playful grin on his lips. "Merry Christmas Roxas. I love you." He said.

Roxas' heart fluttered. "I love you too Axel. Merry Christmas."

They brought their lips together again and soon enough, they were both naked and thinking how genius it was of them to make their bedroom soundproof.

So, leave me some Christmas feedback! I think that last bit was one of the most sexual things I've ever written o_o I'm too innocent. Anyways, Merry Christmas Eve! Part two will be posted at some point tomorrow.