A/N This is a Christmas story. I want to post all stories so I know Christmas is far over lol but I feel like this is cute.
It was a few days before Christmas and there was just so much that Sylvie wanted–no needed to do. They were having a Christmas party at the firehouse tonight, and then tomorrow it was the 21st district Christmas party.
Actually, the party wasn't at the firehouse, it was at a hall and Sylvie was freaking out on what to wear. She was glad though that Antonio was able to come with her. He was working today though, it wasn't a long shift so she decided to go dress shopping with Gabby.
She just threw on a pair of jeans and a sweater and then she slipped on her coat. She grabbed her purse and keys and she headed out of her apartment. Usually Gabby would picked them up, but since they were shopping, she didn't want to bring Louie, in case he acted up. So, Matt was watching him and Sylvie suggested it would be easier to pick her up.
She locked the door as she turned around and headed out of her apartment building. She walked over to her car when her phone went off, signaling a text message. She took out phone out of her pocket and smiled when she saw that it was Antonio. It had been a while since she was with someone on Christmas, and deep down inside, she was happy about it. Christmas was her favorite holiday after all.
Hey baby. Just checking in to make sure you're having a good day. See you in a few hours. Love you.
Sylvie smiled as she opened her car and stepped inside. He was really the sweetest man. To everyone else, this text wasn't really anything, but knowing that he took the time out of his busy day to text her meant everything to her.
Before she started her car, she text him back.
Just missing you. I'll see you in a few hours. I love you, please be careful.
After she hit sent, she put her phone down next to her and she started her car, placing on her seat belt. A few seconds later she pulled away from the curb, driving to Gabby and Matt's apartment.
Once she was there, she honked her horn. She didn't mean to be rude, but they were on a tight schedule and the party was in 5 hours. She hoped she could find something to wear that would make her look cute for tonight.
Gabby walked out, closing the door behind her. She walked over to Sylvie's car and she opened the door. "Hey you." She said as she got inside and buckled her seat belt.
"Hey." Sylvie said with a smile. "Ready to shop?" She asked and once Gabby was ready, she pulled away.
"Oh hell yes." Gabby smiled. "Hey, do you know what you're getting Antonio for Christmas yet?" She asked.
Sylvie looked over at her. "Gabby, Christmas is in a few days." She pointed out.
"I know. I already brought Matt's gift. I was just asking if you knew what you were getting Antonio." Gabby said.
"I actually got him a few things. I know it's cheesy, I know." Sylvie said as she turned her attention back to the road. "But since the guy pretty has everything, I just made him a photo album of us together, and a lot of it is also with the kids. I then brought him a new jacket and a watch." She said, biting down on her bottom lip to hear Gabby's reaction.
"I think the photo album is a cute idea." Gabby said truthfully.
"Thank you. I just didn't know what else to do. I also added in important dates and messages of our relationship so far. Of course since it's still new, I have to add a lot more." Sylvie said, smiling. "Guys are just so hard shopping for."
Gabby laughed and she nodded her head. "Yes they are. But truthfully Sylvie, you gave Antonio all that he wanted. Not only do you love him, but you accept his kids."
Sylvie nodded her head as she parked in the parking lot. "But I just wanted to show him how much I do love him." She said as she unbuckled her seat belt and took her keys out of her ignition. "What are you getting Matt?" Sometimes it still felt weird to call him by his first name, but they all gotten really close over the last few months.
They both got out of the car and they headed inside the store. "Just more tools. And I got him a shirt that says world's best dad. I know that is going to mean more to him than anything else." She confessed.
Sylvie smiled and she nodded her head. "Yes, it will."
"To be honest, we could just dress in little outfits and it would make them happy." Gabby laughed.
Sylvie smiled and she nodded her head. "Of course they would be. We have two amazing boyfriends." She headed over to where the dresses were and started browsing through them.
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A few hours later, Sylvie dropped off Gabby back at her apartment, telling her that she would see her soon.
It took them a while to find something they both liked, but Sylvie decided on a dark red short dress, it was classy but for sure going to drive Antonio crazy the whole night. What was the point of having a boyfriend if she couldn't tease him?
Gabby decided on a tan dress that Sylvie knew she would look flawless in. They then went and brought some earrings and new high heels.
Sylvie parked outside her apartment and she turned off her car. She took the key out of the ignition and got out of the car. She walked up to her apartment and then she unlocked her door.
The only thing she was stuck on was on how to do her hair. But she figured she would worry about that when it was time to do her hair.
Two hours later, she slipped her dress on. She looked at herself in the mirror and she smiled at herself. Oh yeah, she looked hot. If she wasn't with Antonio, she knew she would have to stay close to Gabby and Stella tonight in fear of someone hitting on her. She smirked, knowing that would make Antonio jealous though. Hopefully she could see a jealous Antonio Dawson tonight.
She placed on her earrings and then she looked at herself in the mirror. She wanted to do something different with her hair. Something that she never done before, or at least not in a long time. She started thinking about her time back in Indiana and then an idea came to her.
She thought of a side bun that most celebrities wore. She used to do this style all the time, especially when her and Harrison were having problems, because she always felt cute with it in her hair. She opened her cabinet in her bathroom and she took out bobby pins.
30 minutes later, she looked at her finishing touch in her hair, making sure that it was perfect. She added in extra bobby pins for it to feel more secure. Feeling satisfied, she started applying makeup on her face. Not much, but enough to look great.
As she walked in the living room and started putting on her heels, she heard a knock at the door. She smiled, knowing it was Antonio. As she strapped up the last shoe, she walked over to the door and opened it.
Her breath caught in her throat as she saw Antonio standing there, looking hot as ever. He was wearing a suit, and damn, she wished they didn't have to leave right away.
Antonio felt the same way she was feeling and he couldn't remember seeing anyone as beautiful as she looked. Of course, he always thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world. "Wow." He said, and without wasting another moment, he closed the distance between them and pulled her in his arms. He leaned forward, pressing his lips against hers in an urgent kiss.
After a few seconds, she pushed him away slightly, knowing this could get heated. "Later." She promised. "But right now, we have to go." She walked over and she grabbed her purse and then she walked back over to him.
Antonio groaned but he nodded his head. "Fine." He gave her a smile to let her know he was only teasing.
They both walked out of her apartment and she locked her door. He took her hand, leading her over to his truck. "I missed you today." She confessed.
"I missed you too baby." He smiled as he opened the passenger door for her. "Promise me one thing."
"Anything." She said as she climbed into his truck.
"Stay close to me." He said.
She smiled and she nodded her head. "I will. I promise."
He gave her a smile and he shut the door once she was safety in. Every time he smiled at her, she felt her insides exploding with joy. Antonio didn't smile much, but around her, he was always smiling. And to her, it was an amazing feeling.
45 minutes later, they walked in the hall where the Christmas party was at. It was packed already, she tightly squeeze his hand.
"Hey, it's going to be a good night." He said to her and in response she nodded her head.
"Thank you for coming." She said to him as they walked further into the party.
"Wouldn't want to be anywhere else tonight." He said. He noticed Gabby and Matt and he led Sylvie over to them. "Hey sis." He said, grabbing her attention. She turned and smiled at them, giving them each a hug. Matt shook his hand and gave Sylvie a hug.
"I love your hair." Gabby gushed. "I knew we would look hot tonight!"
Sylvie laughed and out of the corner of her eye, she saw Stella walking by them. She grabbed her arm, pulling her into their conversation.
"Someone could have joined our girls day out but didn't want to!" Sylvie said, acting hurt.
Stella laughed. "Hey, this place wouldn't look this nice if it wasn't for me." She looked at her two best friends seeing what they chose to wear. "Okay, I see you girls." She nodded her head in approval.
Matt and Antonio were busy discussing other things to pay attention to their girl talk.
"You look hot too!" Gabby said. She leaned in and whispered. "Someone is trying to get lucky tonight, huh?"
Sylvie and Stella laughed, shaking their heads. Gabby was crazy, but they both loved her. "You both shouldn't be the only ones that should get lucky tonight, you know?"
At that comment, Sylvie turned her attention to Antonio and she smiled at him. Gabby leaned over and hit Stella. "Look at what you did, we lost her!" She said, jokingly.
Antonio noticed her eyes on his and he smiled back at her. She turned her attention back to the girls and she laughed. "You didn't lose me!" Sylvie said, shaking her head. She looked around at how beautiful the hall was. "You did a wonderful job with this."
They all agreed with Sylvie and after a few minutes, Antonio came over to her, placing his hand on her back. "Come on. Let's go say hi to other people."
She looked over at him suspiciously and she nodded her head. They walked away from everyone as he leaned down and whispered in her ear. "I just wanted you to myself for at least 5 minutes." He said.
Sylvie looked over at him and she smiled softly at him. "Sweetest man alive." She looked over at the alcohol on the table and she walked over. "Come on, let's have a drink."
Antonio walked over with her and he picked up two beers. But she shook her head, reaching to make a martini. He laughed as he placed back a beer and then opened his own. He took a swig as he waited for her to be done making her drink.
After she was done, he walked over to the corner to stay out of view. Or that was what she thought he was doing.
He leaned over and he whispered in her ear. "Guess what?" He asked with a smile.
"What?" She asked, curiously.
"Look up." He instructed her and as soon as she lifted her head, she noticed they were under a mistletoe.
She laughed, shaking her head. "You know if you wanted a kiss, you could have asked."
He shrugged his shoulders. "Yeah, but that wouldn't have been romantic. And besides, it's not every day we will stand under the mistletoe." He pointed out. He leaned forward and he brushed his lips against hers in a soft kiss. But after a few seconds, the kiss deepened. He pulled away, needing air. "Come on, let's go socialize."
For the next few hours, they talked with everyone, and by everyone, it was literally everyone. For Antonio only being a detective, he knew a lot of people since some people also worked with arson cases.
Sylvie realized she was feeling…well drunk. And Antonio was looking way too good to stay here at this party. She also knew he was tired. She leaned into his ear and she whispered. "Take me home."
"Your apartment?" He asked her.
She shook her head. As much as she loved her apartment, she just loved his apartment a little more. Besides, her apartment was messy.
He nodded his head and he started saying goodbye to everyone. He was looking for Gabby but figured her and Matt must have left a while ago.
Antonio helped her over to his truck and helped her inside. He knew he should have cut her off with drinks, but thankfully she wasn't throwing up.
He closed the passenger door as he walked over to his side and he got inside.
"You know what I love most about Christmas?" She asked, slurring her words.
"Can't be the eggnog because you didn't have any." He said, laughing. He leaned over and buckled her seat belt and then he buckled his own. He started his truck and drove off.
"I just love the feeling of it. I love the feeling of the love of joy this season brings to everyone. I haven't had much joy over Christmas for a long time." She confessed.
As he was driving, he looked over at her. She must have saw the look on his face because she immediately shook her head.
"This is the first time in years that I'm really excited for Christmas and that's all because of you." She said with a smile. She leaned her head back against the head rest.
"Just like for the first time in years that I'm happy in general and it is all because of you." He said as he leaned over and placed his hand on her thigh.
She wasn't sure if it was because of her being intoxicated, but as soon as his hand rested on her thigh, she felt a wave of heat overcome her body. She bit down on her bottom lip. "Hurry, please."
He was confused at first but as he looked over at her and could see her biting down on her lip, he knew why she said that. He laughed, shaking his head. "Baby, I'm almost there."
A few minutes later, he parked his truck and he unbuckled his seat belt. "Don't move. I'll come around and help you." He ordered as he shut off his truck and took his key out of the ignition. He opened his car and stepped out. He walked over to her side and opened the door. He leaned down and he unbuckled her seat belt, helping her out.
"I'm okay, Antonio." She said, but she allowed him to wrap his arm around her.
A few minutes later, they walked inside his apartment. Before he could remove his jacket, she started kissing his neck. "I love you so much." She said against his neck.
"I love you too baby." He said, meaning that with his heart and soul. He noticed a few guys checking her out, but as long as they didn't approach her, he didn't care.
He pulled her away from his neck as he captured her lips with his own. Ever since he saw her in the dress, he just wanted her. He lifted her up as she wrapped her legs around his waist.
He walked in his bedroom and he kicked the door shut with his foot. He knew since Christmas was only a few days away, they were going to be busy so tonight he wanted to spend time with his girlfriend before this crazy holiday made it nearly impossible.
