I pulled him
Of course he didn't want to come down here..it had been about a year since he was told he was going to be helping reform Christmas..and there was a bustle of elves constantly going down to the stables. No one really told me why, but I had almost forgotten that Christmas was a month away..silly me, I've been so wrapped up thinking of what Steven said about changing Christmas..that I was more focused on making sure he did whip out some random plan that would change the face of Christmas just like that.. Of course, part of me being greedy kinda didn't like this constant attention being drawn to my little slice of heaven that I could escape to when ever I had the chance. Yet, I accepted it...I kept my eyes open when it came to this place. Even if Steve hadn't touched anything quite yet, so I thought..maybe just maybe he'd change his mind if I showed him the reindeer and let him get up close and personal with them.
Surprisingly he didn't protest, because it had been months of asking him to come down here. He was just so busy, so when he had the time he promised he'd come down here. Even if it wasn't for too long...eventually we made it to the stables. There was a handful of elves working on the sled, eve, to make sure it was in tune. Some of the elves were crafting new reins and replacing old bells that might've been beaten up from a rough landing or just age.
No one seemed to notice us, too busy with what they were doing to notice..they were probably used to seeing me slip by to sit with the reindeer..until the strong scent of manure over took me and I have to go get some air. Okay so I love the deer, but have you smelt their droppings? Gives me a head ache.."Tiffany, Do we really have to be down here? I know I promised you, but it's so..dirty and ugh." He groaned, his other hand reaching up to grab his nose. Must be the smell..told you! "Steve it's just for an hour I promise..I just want you too meet these guys."
" I have metthese..deer." He grumbled as I let go of his arm. We have reached the small herd of deer, all of which perked up and went to give us a sniff. I happily rubbed the animals behind the ears, and turned to see what Steve was up to..only to watch one of the beast press into his stomach and cause him to tumble over. I bit my lip as I tried my best to hold back my laughter, the deer was sniffing him over. Steve was yelling for help, so I eventually went to his aid. He looked at me as he dusted himself off and straightened his posture, " That's it, I've had it. I'm going back up stairs, now." He swiftly turned to leave but I grabbed him by the shoulder "Come on he was just saying hello... Come here.."
Without any protest, thank goodness, I took his hand again and lead him to one of the deer Blitz. No not Blitzen..just Blitz, there's no way the original would still be around. Anyway, I led him to this deer because he was pretty gentle..when we got to his side I gingerly took his hand and tried to place it on the deers neck..Steve flinched " Shh it's okay..I got you you big baby.."
"I am not a big baby!" He whispered flustered, I just snorted and placed his hand finally down on the big animal. I could feel the tension in his arm as I let go of him. He was..into it. His blue eyes softened and he pet the darn thing.. " wow they're..not as bad as I thought..
"Of course they aren't" I muttered as I walked around the deer and rubbed behind the ear. That's when I got an idea..if I showed him how these bad boys flew, maybe he'd not get rid of them..
I turned, leaving him be and soon returned with an old mat and belt that was laying around the the piles of junk left around..surprisingly the stables had fallen quiet..allowing me to take what I needed..I quickly went over to them again and threw the mat over the deer. Startling Steven, and causing him to give me a questioning look " What in the world are you doing..?"
" We're going for a ride."
"Wait what?" Before he could say more I hopped on the big mammal and looked at Steve. "Come on..Lets go."
"no, no, no. This is wrong, I don't-"
I said nothing and just held out my hand..cutting him short and smiling. He huffed, closing his eyes tightly..holding his breath, he grabbed my hand... And I pulled him up. The large animal shifted his body as more weight landed on its back side; feet stumbling to get its stance again. I felt Steve's hands wrap around my waist tightly as if he was holding on for his life. We weren't even off the ground yet, it made me giggle a bit. I eventually grabbed the reins and with a swift kick to its sides and a cry " On Blitzen, Let's go!" He raced on, leaving the stable and rushing through the doors at its end..Steve's grip grew tighter as we finally lifted off the ground..and we we off..
( This is kinda why Steve starts to dislike Eve even more in a sense..you'll see why ;D)
