Stretching Ethan hummed happily, rolling over to find the bed empty he hugged Spud's pillow, breathing in the other man's scent before reluctantly crawling out of bed. Pulling on his new pajama pants he ventured out in search of Spud, pausing by their Christmas tree he gently touched a bright red ornament. Strong arms slid around his waist and sighing in contentment he leaned back in Spud's embrace, shivering as warm kisses were scattered across his skin, "hmm, good morning tiger."
"Merry Christmas, Sir," stepping back as Ethan broke his grip Spud smiled through the other man's kiss, squirming as warm fingers dipped under his waistband his voice was breathless as he teased, "careful Ethan, or we'll end up spending the whole day in bed."
"I can't think of a better way to spend Christmas," smirking as Spud rolled his eyes and went back to the kitchen he gratefully accepted a mug of coffee.
"I somehow think your family might like you to at least put in an appearance," holding his breath as Ethan immediately frowned Spud sighed, "your niece and nephew at least would be disappointed, and I know you don't want that."
Groaning Ethan gave into Spud's pleading look, "fine tiger, I'll visit, at least Aunt D won't want to argue in front of the kids." Finishing his coffee he slid off his chair and stretched, eyes bright when he caught Spud staring he flexed just a little extra.
Huffing Spud gave into temptation, stepping close he smoothed his hands down Ethan's chest, fingers tracing over muscles he was still awed he was allowed to touch. Looking up through his eyelashes he smirked as Ethan groaned, restless hands dropping to his waist, "perhaps it would be okay if you waited a few hours."
"Did you have something else in mind?" Grinning when Spud narrowed his eyes Ethan laughed at the light pinch to his side, holding his hands up in surrender, "you know since the contract for your services ended last night I think it's time I was at your beck and call."
Shivering at the hint of a growl in Ethan's voice Spud slid his arms around the other man's neck, letting every ounce of his adoration show, "hmm, having a Carter at my beck and call, I do like the sound of that Sir."
Sighing as Spud rose on tiptoes to kiss him Ethan tugged the smaller man even closer, "I'll gladly be at your beck and call for this Christmas and every Christmas after this." Spud's eyes were so warm that he easily hoisted the smaller man up, voice a low growl, "now, order me to take you to bed."
Laughing even as his heart pounded in his ears Spud wrapped his legs around Ethan's waist, breathing in the bigger man's groan, "take me to bed Sir." Tangling his fingers in the other man's dark hair he feathered kisses along the smooth curve of his jaw, nipping lightly just to feel Ethan stumble. Smirking at the pinch to his thigh he silently gave thanks to Dixie and her idea of holding an auction, she certainly hadn't intended to give him the best Christmas of his life … quite the opposite in fact but he would be forever grateful for her vindictiveness.