#1 A/N: Merry Christmas!

#2 A/N: So if I have retain any of my old readers (I highly doubt it) you're probably wonder why the hell I took so two years to update. It was a combination of a dislike of TDA/TWDT, TV Tropes, and pure laziness.

The only thing better for Lindsey than shopping was shopping during the holidays. What better way to say "I love you' than the perfect gift. She love giving as much as she loved receiving. Gift giving was an art. It took skill to understand match material possessions to personality traits. For some people this came easy, Beth for instance was going to adore the digital photo frame she got her, now she's have a place to display her pictures of Big Bertha. But others this task with a little more difficult. Especially when it came to someone as special as Sadie.

On paper it should have been a breeze to find a gift for her. The two had been friends for 3 years, dated for a 2 years and lived together for 1 year. From the countless shopping trips and people watching Lindsey knew her Sadie's style and favorite shops (they were very similar to her own). But nothing seemed good enough for her sweet Sadie. After four hours of battling the Christmas Eve rush Lindsey decided to take a break at the coffee shop. Neither Prada nor Tiffany's could help he spell out just what this woman meant to her.

She smiled remembering day she and Sadie were forced to don those horrible wigs. With courage and grace (as much grace one could have in that situation) Sadie made it though the whole day. And when they were finally allowed removed the wigs Lindsey took notice of Sadie's face: girlish pigtails, adorable full cheeks and delightful pink glossy lips. Sadie Lee Mandia was the pure essence of cuteness. That moment was enough make Lindsey want to actually explore her sexuality instead of repressing those recurring feelings.

And her looks were just the tip of the iceberg when it came to her wonderfulness. Sadie was extremely sweet. She op't to spend the remainder of her youth studying to become primary school teacher instead of living off of her girlfriend's lucrative trust fund. The prospect of helping children had always been a dream of hers and thanks to Lindsey she could achieve it pro bono.

Or how every time the went downtown to shop or hit the club scene she Sadie always found the time to give to a homeless person. And on the rare nights when she forgot her wallet she'd give the gift of listening, even going as far to learn the names of a few 'regulars.' At first this ritual repelled Lindsey, who up until that point had never spoken to a homeless person but after a few weeks she grew to see them for what they were people. Sweet Sadie. Her kindness was boundless. And it inspired her to be a better person each and everyday.

"Excuse me miss?" a firm but gentle voice drew her away from her thoughts.

"Yes." Lindsey replied a smile upon her face.

"The mall and my cafe is closed. Take ya ditzy self on home. It's Christmas Eve child. I know you have family, friends and a pretty little boyfriend waiting on you." the voice demanded. The woman behind the voice was in her mid forties, sturdy built with long dreadlocks neatly pulled back into a bun that rested on the back of her neck. Her beautiful face gave way to a soothing smile.

"Oh no! The mall can't be closed I still haven't found the perfect gift for my girlfriend yet! Oh my god it's like our first Christmas together and I ruined it." the blonde exclaimed slamming against the table.

"Well why did you start your shopping so late child? You kids now-a-days take procrastination to a new level!" The woman said throwing up her arms in disbelief.

"I didn't I've been shopping for months and I couldn't find anything good enough for her." Lindsey replied a look of despair on her face.

"Look child, when I was growing up Christmas wasn't about what you got or what you gave. It was about being there for your loved ones and spending time with them. Now-a-days everyone so caught up in this damn holiday rush I don't know what to do. But it's sure is good for business."the cafe owner said with a slight laugh at the last remark.

Lindsey looked and smiled softly. She appreciated the cafe owners effort but she couldn't shake the guilt she felt not get her love a present.

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"Merry Christmas Lindsey!" Sadie said presenting Lindsey with a beautifully wrapped gift.

"Thank you sweetie!" Lindsey replied giving her lover a tender kiss. She looked at the box she held in her hands. It to marvelously decorated to open. Sadie had undoubtedly gone all out with this gift. That made her feel bad about not having anything in return.

"Sadie I have to tell you something." Lindsey said frowning

"What's wrong Lindseykins." Sadie said her smile faded.

"I spent months trying to find you the perfect gift but nothing could say what I wanted to say. I mean you mean so much to me and I just wanted everything to be great this year." Lindsey look at her with tears forming in her blue eyes.

"Oh my god Lindsey that's the nicest thing anyone's ever done for me." Sadie said wrapping her arms around her.

"Really?" She asked

"Yes," Sadie said wiping away her tears. "I mean you went though entire malls and nothing was good enough. You're so wonderful Lindsey."

"I love you Sadie"

"I love you too. Merry Christmas."

Thanks for reading. Happy Birthday Donna of Cleveland Ohio (my mommy). Merry Christmas everyone else and don't forget to review please and thank you.