Bunny was in the ballroom of the Santoff Claussen helping Sandy and Tooth get things ready for the party. North was off delivering presents, and Jack had gone with him to spread a white Christmas to the countries that had the climate for it. It was the one thing Jack did with North no matter what when he was able. It was their thing just as he would help Tooth collect teeth or spread winter with Sandy while he spread dreams. Bunny and Jack's seemed to just find different ways to spend time with each other doing all sorts of things.

Things in the ballroom were just about ready and with North and Jack due back within the hour it was not a moment too soon. Once they returned they would exchange gifts before North and Jack would go and rest for awhile before the party.

"That should do it," Tooth said as she and Sandy hung the last streamer. They flew down to where Bunny stood on the ground.

"Yeah that should," Bunny agreed as Sandy nodded giving two thumbs up.

"Why don't we go to the stables to wait for North and Jack to return," Tooth suggested. To which Bunny perked up at the mention of Jack.

"Sounds great," Bunny said as he bounded of towards the stables. Tooth and Sandy couldn't help but laugh at their friends actions. Though it still amused them to see Bunny get so excited about seeing Jack, they couldn't help but be happy for him. They had never seen him so happy. The part of himself that he had always kept guard from the world had opened up.

North and Jack arrived ten or so minutes later. North announcing that it had been another successful Christmas as they were greeted by the others. Bunny hugged Jack glad to see that his boyfriend had returned safely.

"Did ya have fun," Bunny asked Jack as they hugged.

"Always," Jack answered stifling a yawn.

"How many did ya get to this year," Bunny asked as they followed the others from the stables as the yeties tended to the sleigh and reindeer. Jack counted off on his fingers as they walked to the living room where presents and breakfast was awaiting them.

"I lost track after Denmark but I know I got to thirty at the very least," Jack said giving up on counting. Bunny chuckled softly.

The group arrived to the living room where the presents awaited them. Sandy and Tooth sat on one of the couches, North sat in his arm chair. While Bunny and Jack took up the love seat. Bunny sitting with his back to the flames shielding Jack from their heat so that he could sit comfortably in his lap.

"So who wants to go first," Jack asked knowing North would be the first to volunteer. Sure enough North was the first to raise his hand as he moved to the tree to retrieve the gifts he was giving. The others just watched with a fond smile to see him get so excited over exchanging gifts. He handed out boxes of varying sizes to each. Tooth received a box of sugar-free cookies and candies that shealways adored. Sandy got a first edition of Treasure Island. Bunny a box fill with exotic dyes. To Jack he gave a snow globe that when shook played out a scene of him sending snow flurries while he delivered presents.

Sandy was next giving each a small bag of dream sand that was tuned to each of them. Each bag held dreams that had been created especially for each recipient.

Tooth followed giving each gift sets fill with toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and mouth wash. Everyone was struggling to keep their laughs suppressed while still maintaining a surprised look. They all knew what she would give them seeing it was the same every year.

Next it was Jack who gave each a sphere made of ice that he had enchanted to never melt. Inside was a scene that represented them. The one he gave to Bunny however was different. It was in the shape of and egg and the scene inside was of the first time they had kissed. The gifted had earned him a kiss and a hug.

Finally it was Bunny's turn. He got up from his spot behind Jack as he walked over to the trees to retrieve the gifts he was to give. All save one were the same size. These he gave to North, Sand, and Tooth. The last and smallest one he waited until he had claimed his seat behind Jack to present him with the small box. The others received elaborately painted eggs.

Jack eyed the small box knowing that he had been given something different. He open the box to find a carved jade pendant. It was in laided with silver and gold, and hung from a gold chain. As Jack studied it he noticed it looked similar to the charm he had been give the spring he helped Bunny in the Warren that allowed him access to the tunnels. He remembered Bunny had to infuse more magic into it so often for the fact the charm was only temporary. Jack look up at Bunny questioningly wondering why he would give him something he already had. Bunny gave an amused chuckle.

"Unlike the last one I gave ya this one is permanent. Ya don't need me ta recharge it fer ya givin ya unlimited access ta the Warren," Bunny explained. As he did so he was enveloped into a hug.

Tooth and Sandy watched the scene fondly. While North sent a warning glare at the pooka. Though Bunny and Jack were oblivious to it all.

After they finished with the presents they had breakfast talking a little about what the rest of the day would be like. It was at some point during this that Jack fell asleep against Bunny's chest.

"I'm gonna take Jack ta 'is room," Bunny said when he notice that North to was starting to feel the weariness of the night's activity set in. The party was still at least twelve hours away but they had.

North being too tired to really give any thought to what Bunny had said waved him off. As he to rose to his feet to make his way to his own room.

Bunny carried Jack bridal style to his room. As he entered he closed the door quietly behind him. He crossed the room easily. When he reached the bed he pulled the covers back while balancing him in one arm. Gently as possible he laid the winter spirit in the bed and covered him up. Just as he was about to leave a slim hand grabbed hold of his arm. He looked down to see Jack looking up at him through half lids.

"Stay with me Aster," Jack said sleepily.

"I don't think that a good idea mate," Bunny replied with a gentle smile "I think North would have ma hide if I did,"

"Please," Jack asked as his eye began to close once more. Bunny found the in that moment that he couldn't deny his request.

"Alright then," Bunny said relenting. He stood up and removed his boomerangs and a laid them on the bedside table before walking to the other side and crawling under the cover and cuddling up to him. As slight shiver ran through him when he made contact the Jack small form. Without the warmth of a fire he found the cold given off by the winter spirit uncomfortable.

Jack must have sensed his boyfriends discomfort. Because he reached a hand up to the arm band that he still wore. With nothing more than a simple touch the magic within it flared to life making Bunny once again immune to the cold.

Sigh in relief Bunny nuzzled him slightly "ya amaze me," Bunny whispered as he settle next to his Snowflake. It wasn't long before they were both sleeping peacefully.

Author's Note:

Well this is the second chapter Bunny and Jack have ended up falling asleep together. I just see their relationship as one where they start sharing a bed long before the start sleeping together. Anyways next chapter will be the Christmas party. I wanted to get it up tonight, but I got carried away with the presents scene. That and I have to be up early tomorrow morning so I want to be in bed before midnight for a change. Can anyone guess what first Bunny and Jack will have at the party? Please review and tell me what you think. Until next time...