Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the great replies. It really does motivate me to get chapters up sooner. This is my Christmas chapter I hope you all enjoy it and have a good holiday season! Please be gentle with the steamy stuff I'm not great but I try.

ALEX POV

It had been such a long day, the bar packed with college kids back home for Christmas break in addition to the regular crowd. I worked until the happy hour rush and then trusted John and Taystee to close down the bar. The bar was actually going to be closed for the next two days, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as our families and friends descended upon the city.

"You ready for our very Vauseman Christmas?"

"After happy hour tonight, I am ready for a vacation," I mumble my eyes already closed as I relaxed in bed.

I was expecting some sort of response but silence filled the apartment. Not really wanting to I reluctantly flutter my eyes open to figure out what was going on.

"Holy shit," I mumble quickly sitting up.

Piper was standing in the bathroom doorway leaning against the frame in nothing but black bra and panties with lights. She walked over to the bedside table and turned the lamp off causing her light up bra and panties to really stand out.

"Ready for our very Vauseman Christmas," she asked again.

"Fuck yes," I say pulling her to stand between my legs.

I lean forward and kiss her bare stomach just above her belly button causing her to giggle ever so slightly.

"Our first Christmas together…I know with our families coming into town we probably won't get much time alone…so I thought I would say Merry Christmas now," she smiled down at me.

"Merry Christmas," I start kissing up her to her breasts when she stops me.

"Tonight, is about you baby," she said pushing me back on the bed as she climbs my body.

If I was a guy I would have an instant boner. I am pretty sure I just creamed my panties, dominant Piper is one of my favorite versions of Piper. She comes out on special occasions and never disappoints. The image of me looking up at my girlfriend straddling me will never get old.

My hands are barely up to rub up her thighs before she forces my hands up to remove my shirt.

"Mine," she whispers after kissing the top of my left breast leaving a distinct lipstick mark there.

"Branding me," I chuckle.

"You're mine," she said her voice so deep I almost didn't recognize it.

My back involuntarily arches off the bed when she attacks every sensitive spot I have at the same time. Her lips attached to my neck while her hand massaged my right breast and her knee pressed against my core.

"You like that baby," she whispered tugging on my earlobe?

"Fuck yaaasssss," I cry out.

She pulls back smiling like the Cheshire cat.

"I am going to worship your body."

I couldn't respond as her lips are on mine before I could blink. Her hand wraps around the back of my neck and slides up into my hair helping to support me as she deepens the kiss. I swear I am about to black out and I'm not sure if its from lack of oxygen or the searing lip lock…my vote is the latter.

When she finally pulls away she does so tugging my bottom lip causing a slight pop. I gasp, my lungs burning for air, but she is already moving on. Her hand slides up my back popping my bra open and with her teeth she tugs it off. If there was ever a kodak moment it was right now as my girlfriend in only in a bra and panties having my bra dangling between her teeth. She snaps her head to the side sending the garment tumbling to the floor.

"Fuck Pipes," I moan as her lips attach to my nipple.

A quick release and a puff of cool air later and my nipple was rock solid. She returned the favor on the other side, but returned to flicking it with her tongue with her other hand pinched and worked my other side. God I couldn't get enough as she paid equal attention to both sides I almost came just from how turned on I was.

"Touch yourself," she demanded against my breast.

I must have been in a sex induced haze, I couldn't have heard her right.

"What?"

"Touch yourself…slide your fingers between those pulsing folds…I know you need to cum right now and when I get down there I want to taste you."

I don't recognize the moan that escapes my throat as I had never been this turned on before.

"Tell me," she said devouring my left breast biting hard enough to leave another mark.

"So wet," I said feeling my juices dripping.

Piper grabs my wrist and I look at her confused for a moment. Didn't she want me to get myself off?

"Jesus fuck," I cry out as Piper takes my two fingers into her mouth giving them a gentle suck.

"Hmm so good."

She lets my hand go and I am almost at a loss of what to do as I am so turned on. Honestly, I want to just turn her over and fuck her senseless but this is her night…that I am reaping all the benefits from.

"That's it baby," she encourages me knowing I am getting myself close.

I have two fingers inside me and Piper doesn't appear to be stopping me this time. With every thrust my thumb brushes against my clit and I'm ready to explode.

"I want you to cum," Piper bites my neck while pinching my nipples.

"FUCK," I cry out feeling my walls pulsing around my fingers.

I barely see the smirk on her face before she disappears down the bed. She tugs my hips closer to the edge of the bed and tosses my legs over her shoulders.

"FUCK," I cry out again feeling Pipers lips attach to my tender core.

My body in writhing in pleasure overload. Piper was skilled from the very first time she went down on me, but she has picked up some amazing talents since and the student has almost surpassed the teacher…ALMOST.

My breaths were coming fast and furious, I thought I was going to faint. When her tongue circled deep inside me at the same time her mouth sucked hard on my clit I lost it. My body was hit with a powerful orgasm, but she didn't stop. I tried yelling out but there was no sound as a second orgasm wrecked my body leaving me convulsing slightly in bed.

"Delicious," she smiled brushing her lips against mine.

I couldn't speak, I couldn't move she had rendered me motionless.

"You ok baby," she asked slightly concerned?

I just nod my brain not ready to force words out of my mouth yet.

"Merry Christmas."

"Merry Christmas," I finally whisper back.

I had every intention of returning the favor, but that would have to wait for another day as I am totally spent.

PIPERS POV

"That was mom and dad they made it to the hotel," I said watching Alex cooking in the bars kitchen.

We were having my parents, her mom and Vince, Nicky, Red, Taystee and a few other friends to the bar for dinner. Everyone local was bringing something and Alex was making a few extra things since it was her home turf. Tomorrow everyone would be back for a Christmas dinner but that was being catered so we wouldn't have to worry about cooking.

"Good, my mom is already checked in."

"Yeah, I know dad said they bumped into each other and they are going to get a drink at the hotel bar before heading over here."

Alex looked at me confused.

"What," I asked?

"They know I own a bar right…I mean it might be closed to the public but I still have alcohol here," she said stirring a pot.

"Maybe they just want to get to know each other without us around."
"And nothing about that statement concerns you," she asked with a raised eyebrow?

I thought about it for a second and realized so many red flags should be going off right now but it didn't bother me.

"Meh whatever will be, will be."

"Well, aren't you in the holiday spirit."

"My mom has been pretty good with us, I'm sure she will say something stupid but your mom is pretty good at handling things. I am sure it will be fine…if not we will just stick them at opposite ends of the table."

"Good point plenty of buffers tonight. Oh John and Daya will be joining us tonight."

"Yeah?"

"Yeah, John's parents got stuck in Chicago and can't get in until the storm breaks."

"That sucks but the more the merrier."

While Alex was finishing up in the kitchen I worked on setting the super long table out in the bar area. With so many people coming we had to line up most of the free-standing tables and use all the chairs…one perk of having dinner at the bar.

"Wow babe it looks great out here," Alex said wrapping her arms around me from behind.

"Thanks," I said turning to give her a kiss.

"Everything is ready food wise it is all just being kept warm."

"Great everyone should be showing up soon."

"Whatever will we do in the meantime," she smirked leaning in to kiss me.

"Oh come on don't you two have an off button," Nicky winced walking into the bar.

"Bite me loud mouth," Alex shot back still keeping me close.

"Merry Christmas to you too," she said giving us both a hug and handing me a dish of food.

"Thanks Nicky…want to mix up some holiday drinks for us," I suggest.

"And light on the pours please," Alex reminded.

"No problem boss."

"I hate when you call me that."

"I know boss," she laughed heading behind the bar.

"That girl will be the death of me…how do I put up with her," Alex ask rhetorically but I answered anyway.

"Because you have known her since you were in diapers damn near and she might be a pain the in the ass but she has your back no matter what and I kind of like that about her."

"Yeah, she is still a big old pain in the ass though."

I couldn't help but laugh at Alex, I knew she loved Nicky but they certainly had an interesting friendship. Alex and I started bringing out the food and by the time we moved everything to the dinning area most of the people had arrived.

Nicky manned the bar for a little while getting everyone settled with at least their first drinks before she started mingling with the everyone. Alex and I figured buffet style would be best since so many people were coming all we had to do was tell them to come and get it.

"If I could have everyone's attention for a minute," I called out as everyone started to quiet down, "First I want to thank everyone for being here tonight but especially our parent who both came in from out of town. It really means a lot that we are all together this holiday season. We are thrilled we could all come together and share in good times and delicious food. So not wanting to get too long winded lets all grab a plate and dig in."

Everyone gave a little cheer and people started grabbing their plates and getting food. By the time we sat down Alex was on my left followed by her mom and Vince and my parents were on my right.

"My goodness all this food is so amazing but these potatoes are to die for," my mom said practically moaning in delight.

"Well, everyone brought something so it is a true group effort but Alex made those potatoes."

I know Alex isn't a fan of attention but anytime I could show her off, especially to my mom, I took it.

"My compliments to the chef," my mom said tipping her glass to Alex.

"Thank you, but really you should thank my mom…it is her original recipe."

"Oh pish posh sweetie, you took my basic recipe and put it on steroids…these really are amazing…just melts in your mouth."

"Thank you," she replied taking a big gulp of wine.

"I am so glad we could be here, but I am not going to lie I am really looking forward to attending midnight mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral," mom admitted.

Alex tried to appear calm and collected but gave me a look asking me what the hell my mom was talking about. Yeah, I might have wanted to mention this to her before this moment.

"Yes, I have never been there for Christmas Eve mass before I hear it really is a sight to behold," my dad chimed in.

"Don't you have to get tickets for that like months in advance," Alex asked fishing for information.

"I did," I admitted not looking at my girlfriend. "I got 6 tickets just in case we would use them and if not, I know other people would want them."

"Anyone need a refill," Alex asked holding up her empty glass?

"Just some water sweetie," Diane requested.

"A white refill if you don't mind," my mom added.

"Bourbon neat," my dad also asked.

"A beer would be great," Vince finalized.

"No problem, Piper could you help me please."

Reluctantly I stand and join Alex at the bar.

"Piper Elizabeth Chapman…care to tell me what the hell is going on?"

"I guess I forgot to mention it…I got tickets for midnight mass."

"Church…really," she whined.

"My parents are so excited for it."

"Don't they think I am going to burn in hell or something. Why would they want to bring me to church…to save my soul?"

"No, just to be together. I am sorry I forgot to tell you. I put in for the tickets before I even what we were doing for the holidays…and then I just forgot about them. My parents asked if it was possible to go and I said it was but with everything going on this weekend I just forgot I am sorry…please I didn't mean to hide this from you."

I really didn't want to fight about this. I know church wasn't her thing and in fact this might be the last thing on the planet she would want to do.

"Please don't be mad," I said looking down.

"Hey, look at me," she requested.

I looked up and was thankful I didn't see anger in her eyes.

"I am not mad, I just wasn't planning on spending my night with 1,000 other people…kind of just wanted to spend it with 1 other person."

"I know baby but this will mean so much to my parents and you can invite your mom and Vince I have two extra tickets. Please."

"God the things I do because of those damn Bambi eyes…I really need to start working on a defense against them."

"Thank you," I said giving her a kiss. "There might be a little something extra under the tree for you now."

"Yeah that something better be super naked."

"Well Santa usually wears a suite but I am sure you can put in the request," I smirk.

"I think you have used all the cheek your allowed tonight."

"I know…thank you again," I said giving her a kiss before we headed back to the table with the drinks.

The rest of dinner was nothing short of the best time I have had with my parents being present. I cringed a couple times when Nicky was being full on Nicky but I guess my parents were just inebriated enough to laugh it off. They also found Red to be a highly entertaining individual with her quick wit and deep Russian accent.

Nicky was shocked to learn Alex was attending church and I think felt bad for her offering to clean up the bar a little as we headed off to church. The service didn't start until 11:30 and even though we had tickets I wanted to get their early since we had 6 people in our party. I didn't want to be separated. When we arrived, the church was half filled and we took the first available open pew just passed half way back.

Once we had our seats secured I told Alex to take her mom out front and show her another a little. One thing I knew, my girlfriend would become a cranky toddler if she was forced to sit for an extended period of time before the actual service started. Both moms ended up going and I stayed with my dad and Vince having a nice chat about the Church and its history.

Everyone returned shortly before the service started and we all settled in.

"Is the church going to go up in flames if I kiss you," Alex whispered in my ear.

"Love is love baby I don't think, especially on this day, anyone would denounce love. I think the church is safe."

Alex smiled, kissed my cheek and held my hand as the service started. I looked over at Alex followed by her parents and my parents…I had never been so filled with happiness.

ALEX POV

Piper and I agreed to exchange our own presents before our parents came over for breakfast. We were going to exchange more presents, have a late breakfast and then head over to see the tree. If they were up to it we would show them around the city a little and then let them rest before dinner tonight.

"Merry Christmas baby…for real this time since it is actually Christmas morning," I smile spooning Piper a little tighter to me.

"Hmmmm Merry Christmas," she purred out still trying to wake up.

"Want me to start the coffee," I asked as she was clearly struggling to wake up.

"Stay," she requested holding me tighter.

"Don't have to ask me twice."

My thumb rubs slow circles on her bare skin and within a few minutes I could tell she was back to sleep. I held her a little longer before slipping out of bed and starting the coffee. I flipped the lights on the tree on and fiddled around the kitchen getting things ready for later.

"Morning Tank," I lean down giving the sleepy puppy a couple scratches behind the ears.

I can't help but laugh as the dog stood for a moment before twirling around and settling down.

"Ha your about as alert as your mommy. Guess you don't have to go out yet huh."

As the pup was happy to sleep again I let her be.

"Morning once again," I greeted seeing Piper walk into the kitchen.

"Coffee, coffee, coffee," she requested.

"You're cute when your caffeine deprived," I said handing her a cup of steaming java.

"Hmm so good," she moaned after taking sip.

"Hey those moans should be reserved in to the bedroom. I don't want to be jealous of a cup of coffee."

"If push comes to shove I would pick you any day."

"Now that is true love," I said giving her a quick kiss. "Want to open some presents?"

"Let me just take Tank out…I know she has to pee by now."

Piper bundles up and takes her baby out for a quick walk so she would be good to go for the morning. Once she is back we moved to the living room and each grabbed the couple presents we got each other.

"Ok before you open this present I want full disclosure that this is in fact a regift," Piper admitted.

"On our first Christmas together, your re-gifting me a present," I poke fun at her.

"Trust me…just open it."

I give her a skeptical look but tear open the wrapping paper.

"Holy shit," I said taking a closer look at the box.

"See."

"Who in the fuck gave you this…Piper do you know what this is?"

"I knew you would apricated it much more than I would."

"Piper this is Pappy Van Winkles Family Reserve 20-year Bourbon…if there was a top shelf bourbon this would sit two shelves above it."

"So, you like it?"

"Baby I love it."

"I just wanted you to know it was a re-gift because as you are aware the price tag is a little high…but I wanted you to have it because you will truly appreciate it and this drink deserves that. Here is the gift I picked out," she said handing over another package.

I have no idea wat to expect as I tear into the second package.

"Oh my god Piper," I gasp seeing the collection in front of me.

"You like it?"

"Baby I love this almost more than I bourbon…its just I can consume one over the other," I chuckle.

Sitting in my lap is the first addition of all five F. Scott Fitzgerald books included in posthumously published The Last Tycoon and his well known and my favorite The Great Gatsby.

"I don't know what to say baby this is beyond anything I could have wanted…amazing really," I said giving her a kiss.

"I am glad you liked it, I have been tracking down the books for a couple months."

"I am getting a display case for these…and hell who am I kidding for the bourbon too," I laugh as how amazing my gifts are.

I give her another kiss before handing her, her first present. Tank was happy to roll around and paw at the crumpled-up paper.

"No warnings for you…just dive in," I wink.

Piper smiles and tearing into the colorful paper.

"Awful baby I love this," she said tearing up a little, "we don't have many pictures of Tank and definitely not of all of us."

I had gotten her a collage frame with pictures of Tank and the three of us together.

"How did you even get some of these pictures?"

"I had Nicky stalk us out a couple times when we went to the park and whenever she came over I ask her if she could try and snap some shots. I will give her credit she got some pretty good shots."

"Alex, I love this thank you," she said giving me a kiss.

"Yip, Yip."

"Yeah, you little fur ball we are talking about you," I laugh tossing another ball of paper at the pup.

Tank flips over trying to catch the ball causing us both to laugh.

"That little girl is growing on me," I admit.

"I knew she would."

"Here is gift number 2," I said handing over another box.

"Oh Alex, it is beautiful."

Sitting against a black backdrop the gold neckless pendant really popped. The word Fearlessness was scripted onto the rectangular piece.

"I know you don't wear much jewelry and you certain don't for the glitz and glam but I wanted to get you something. I came across this foundation, its actually for sexual assault survivors, and part of the proceeds go to helping survivors. Fearlessness kind of represents them and their recovery."

"Alex, I love it," help me put it on."

Piper turns around and secure the neckless on her giving her a kiss before allowing her to settle back into the couch.

"Ok last one."

"Really Al? Another one?"

"Currently it has no monetary value so just go with it."

Piper looked at me curiously before ripping into the small box.

"A key? What is this a key to your heart," she joked?

"No, I am not that corny," I shot back.

"A key to your apartment? Babe I already have one of those."

"Man, you are hard to please. It is a key to my apartment, but I was hoping it would be a key to our apartment."

"Our?"

"Yes, I want us to move in together…and it doesn't have to be here. I have been looking at places and found a couple that I like…one I really like even has a little dog park for Tank to run around."

"Are you serious?"

"I mean I haven't seen the dog park first had but they advertise it with pictures so I am taking them at their word."

"Huh…no I mean are you serious about us living together?"

"Yes baby. I want us to live together, I mean we practically do already we just bounce between your place and mine. We need to have our place."

Piper stares at the key in shock. I know I shouldn't be but her silence is making me a little nervous. And then without warning she dives into me knocking me backwards peppering my face with kisses. The sudden movement cause Tank to get animated and she tried her best to jump up and join in the fun.

"Is that a yes," I smile when Piper pulls back.

"Yes, yes I will move in with you."

"Great, I can schedule to see some apartments next week and maybe by the new year we will have a new home."

"I can't wait…best Christmas ever," Piper squealed before kissing me again.

We still had to get through present exchange with our parents and another dinner tonight, but Piper was right this was the best Christmas ever…at least in a very, very long time. I really hoped we could get settled in a new place soon because I had a ring burning a hole in my pocket and I didn't want to wait too long to ask. Until then though I was trying to forget the ring and just enjoy the holidays and having Piper to share them with was everything.