A/N: We're into December so hope you all have a merry christmas! x

Chapter Twenty Four

Christmases Start Somewhere

Laying in bed Luke spooned his boyfriend from behind, face in the mess of waves and feeling the younger man as he breathed in his sleep while the ex-ranger slowly became more awake. Shifting slightly to tighten the cuddle and nuzzle into the pale neck, placing a chaste kiss behind his ear and smiling, enjoying how warm they were in Spencer's bed like this. Given Roxy's fondness for the good doctor she had enough of her things at Reid's apartment that she could stay over, said doggy lay curled up by the room door unaware of the significant day.

The bedroom was festive as was the rest of the apartment, while Spencer's favourite holiday was still Halloween he had happily decorated the place for Christmas especially as he and Luke he were sharing it with a partner for the first time ever. The red and festive throw over the sheets added to the want to just stay in bed all day but as great as that sounded both had a childlike giddiness, wanting the other to open their presents and indulge in the day of celebration.

Eventually Spencer started to stir, Luke just continued to hold him and press the occasional gentle kiss to his neck or hair affectionately as the genius just snuggled in even closer to the muscular body loving the feel of arms surrounding him securely. "Hmm…good morning amorcito" Luke said quietly, his voice a little raspy in the morning as he kissed his boyfriend's temple "merry christmas."

"Merry christmas, Luke…" Spencer got out just above a whisper before sleepily turning to face his lover and smiling into a sweet kiss before snuggling against his chest contentedly. A happy buzz in both as they finally had someone to share the holiday with and to make it truly special. Life had taken such a turn so quickly, in only a short while they'd gone from great friends facing the world separately though able to lend a hand and wish the best for them…to being the very thing they wished for the other. It sounded cheesy, of course it did, to say you already have all you want for christmas because of the partner you're with - but sometimes it was not only the truth, but something powerful.

"I'm so tempted to just stay like this all day" Luke admitted and a hand rubbed down the lithe man's back fondly.

Spencer chuckled, "me too, but then all the decorating and food might go to waste" he teased and himself made no effort to move "besides…the lady will need w.a.l.k.e.d too" he spelled out rather than say the word in case the dog became excitable "and good luck getting a dog w.a.l.k-er on such short notice on Christmas day" he reasoned and Luke had to nod, bested at his attempts to just laze about and cuddle all day. The pair dozed a bit in the morning, it was strange given that they were usually early risers, whether they'd had decent sleep or not, and of all days to be jumping out of bed surely it was on the festive one - but for their first ever Christmas together they'd decided to just savour the moments given.

Eventually their furry friend awoke and padded about the room, Luke knowing all too well he would have to leave the warmth of the bed soon enough and as though pleading for Spencer to somehow not make it happen he squeezed his lover in arms tighter. Spencer had dozed to a point that he only barely noticed she was up until he realised too late his foot was uncovered by the bottom of the bed as she gave his toes curious lick. Making a cute noise of surprise Spencer flinched his foot away back under the thick covers and throw, as Luke gazed at him wondering what the noise was at Spencer admitted "Roxy just licked my toes…" earning an entertained chuckle.

"That's just her way of saying 'happy holidays'" he joked and Spencer decided they had best get the day started, looking forward to all sorts of festive things to do and just spend the day with Luke.

"How secular of her" Spencer replied and both chuckled. As Roxy left the room they both knew she was heading straight for her leash so she could ask to be walked so Spencer said "how about you accompany her furry majesty for a stroll around the kingdom and I will get breakfast going" the moment he said the words he could feel Luke smiling.

"Well when you put it like that" Luke chuckled before leaning down to claim those pretty lips in a kiss, it lingered yet remained wholly innocent, a slight shiver down both men's spines, tingling at just how they enjoyed the others company and to be held in that moment.

When Luke walked with Roxy he felt the nip of the wintery air, wrapped up warm but never quite enough as Roxy walked unfazed by the chill, looking particularly festive wearing a red and white candy cane striped bow on her collar which was gifted via Penelope Garcia. Although Luke wasn't into dressing her up like some sort of show dog he could appreciate that the holiday look was very cute. He saw some of Spencer's neighbours on his way, apparently Spencer only knew a few but it only took a short time to start meeting people when you had a dog to walk. He said a few hellos and merry christmases and before long he was in a thoroughly festive mood and obscenely cheerful.

After Roxy had enjoyed her morning stroll, sniffing many things including a few fellow furry friends on their travels they returned to the warm apartment, Roxy was quickly inside and padding to the kitchen seeking out her favourite genius while Luke hung up his coat and took off his shoes. The apartment was filled with the mouth watering scent of french toast using delicious herbs and he was sure must be a sweet compote to accompany it. Stepping into the kitchen Luke stalled quietly by the door just watching his boyfriend, Spencer had a diligent Roxy by his feet receiving a scratch behind the ear in greeting, her breakfast already waiting in her bowl. Spencer had gotten dressed into black pants that hugged his long legs and a white christmas sweater with silvery blue snowflakes and brown eyes could just make out the mismatched christmas socks, one was stripy and the other he could only see snow and navy but regardless it made him happy.

Spencer focusing on the cooking he did look over his shoulder to flash a smile at Luke who closed the distance between them, wrapping his arms around the sweater clad waist and pressing against the genius' back. "This smells so good…" Luke said before resting his chin by Spencer's shoulder.

"How was your walk?" he asked, the smile somehow evident in his voice.

Nuzzling against his lover's neck Luke placed a sweet kiss there and answered "good, I've wished half your neighbours merry christmas" he informed "and Roxy's bow easily made her the most fashionable dog I've seen this morning" and Spencer chuckled at that, she did look awfully cute and and it was nice to hear his boyfriend so up and festive from a simple stroll.

"Well breakfast will be ready in a minute, and I know you don't own any but I have a suspicion that Penelope's present looks and feels very sweater-ish?" he suggested.

"Oh is that so?" Luke said, knowing they had some gifts from coworkers already opened, the types you unwrap in front of the person but Penelope and JJ had decided to give out some wrapped lovingly to be opened on christmas day which was sweet of them. "How about we each open one from Pen with breakfast?"

"To the tree…" Spencer said with a grin and turned to kiss his boyfriend over his shoulder, their embrace undeniably adorable.

Luke gave his lover a slight squeeze around his middle before heading to the tree in the living room and spotting said 'sweater-ish' gift, something about the puffiness and feel of what lay inside a dead giveaway while he also picked up a smaller but still very soft feeling gift for Reid from the same bubbly blonde coworker and made his way to the breakfast table with them while food was being served. Sitting down to eat Spencer turned to the little radio he had, something so cute and old fashioned but handy to play the occasional tune in the kitchen and he quickly found a station with some not too cheesy christmas songs playing and both men couldn't stop smiling. They got started on the food making appreciative noises of the delicious breakfast, Luke quick to say "you're such a good cook, cariño."

Spencer just shook his head but was not going to argue he was but a simple home cook, especially as he had been making an effort lately to look more interesting recipes and tried out several for which Luke was very grateful. Their furry friend had moved to her bowl and chowing down in the background, accompanied by the christmas music from the radio and everything just felt so content and lively despite it just being the two men and a pet. After tucking into the yummy breakfast Luke handed Spencer the small gift before grabbing his own, "let's hope whatever she picked isn't too…what's the word?" Luke tried to summarise.

"'Much'?" Spencer offered and it was the closest they could get as both chuckled "'intense'?" he tried again, "just open it" Spencer chimed lightly as both opened their fashionable gifts from Garcia. Tearing off the gold and white starry paper Luke's revealed a surprisingly tame but still festive sweater, it was a dark navy with white patterns over the cuffs and neck of various festive things.

"I'm impressed," Luke smiled and looked to the good doctor's, he'd gotten a blue scarf and gloves set and at first it looked patterned and christmassy but upon closer inspection it was in fact Dr Who themed complete with a Tardis repeat pattern on part of it. "Aw, they'll be so cute on you" Luke said sincerely and Spencer smiled too, enjoying the compliment and the gift. "There's another one each from Penelope, I think she just loves shopping" Luke informed before taking another bite from his breakfast again, "one each from JJ and one to you from Henry and Michael."

"I hope the boys like what I got them this year" Spencer mused.

"What did you get them?" he asked.

"Will's been reading the boys Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, and they're letting Henry watch it but he covers his eyes at some parts which is sweet...so I got him a set of figures of the fellowship" Spencer explained.

"He'll love that…he watching theatrical or extended edition?" Luke asked, both knowing it mattered.

Spencer laughed and answered "it was going to be theatrical…but I love my godsons so I explained to Will thoroughly why the extended was needed, leant him my copies and generally refused to allow a sub par watching experience of a fantasy treasure."

Luke couldn't stop the chuckle and nodded in agreement "but of course, you did what any self respecting godfather would."

Getting back to the gifts conversation Spencer then said "The fellowship set comes complete with an additional Smeagol figure, the one ring and a figure of Peter Jackson as a Hobbit" getting an impressed expression from his partner before continuing "Michael's still little but he is really into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles so he now has them and Master Splinter in plushy form."

"You sir," Luke said pointing his fork playfully at the genius "are contributing masterfully to what makes awesome childhoods" getting a chuckle "who's Michael's favourite turtle?"

"It changes between Leonardo because he's the leader, Donatello because he's the inventor and Michelangelo for, you know, being a cool dude" Spencer explained, very much entertained by the developments of the two precious boys "he keeps 'boo'ing at the TV whenever Raphael gets all moody and doesn't want to work as a team."

"Fair…I'm gonna guess Henry's favourite is Donatello?" Luke guessed with a smirk and it only grew when Spencer asked a confused "how did you know?" only for Luke to say "because he's the smart inventor type…like his favourite Uncle Spencer."

After breakfast Luke was wearing his new sweater, the pattern around the neck only emphasising his muscular shoulders even more and Spencer was quick to surprise the man with a sprig of mistletoe with a cheeky smile, Luke happily claiming the younger man in a kiss, and in keeping to the older tradition Spencer had told him of after the kiss he plucked a berry from the plant. Spencer couldn't contain the sweet smile when Alvez did such a simple thing, but it showed that he really did listen no matter how much he rambled.

Quickly enough both men were sat by the tree, each with a hot chocolate in hand and like children on christmas day started to excitedly open their gifts. Penelope had left another present for Roxy in the form of organic treats, and had got Luke a throw and other things for his apartment, most of his 'personal touches' were from the bubbly blonde and the odd thing of Spencer's in Alvez' mostly functional home. Spencer's was adorable, it was a large set of purposefully odd socks and they mixed in theme, everything from movie references to classical artwork. JJ had sent a couple of small boxes and to their surprise they were tickets, given to each in case they wanted to use them with friends rather than together as they were individualised.

Luke was very surprised to be holding baseball tickets, growing up baseball and basketball were his top two favourite sporty things before his love of boxing took over and while he didn't talk about it often Jennifer must have remembered or asked around which was super sweet of her. Spencer's included two tickets to attend the a production of Shakespeare's Othello and another two for The Comedy of Errors, the genius smiling brightly at the gift. "When is Jennifer's birthday?" Luke asked shocked by such a great gift.

"July 22nd" Spencer answered "she wont be expecting anything back for it" he offered.

"Wow…even so what a sweet gift" he said "I think since she found out about us she's been doting on me more" he replied with a smile. "It's up to you if you wanna come with for these," referring to the baseball game "you ever been?"

Spencer smiles "never been to a baseball game" he said specifically "but I think Phil might get more out of it than me unless you actively want me to go" and Luke understood completely, knowing it would be good for Phil to just hang out and have some fun.

"Yeah, Phil loves it…have you ever been to any sports event?" he then asked curiously have expecting the answer to be 'no'.

To his surprise Spencer answered "yeah actually…I went to a Redskins football game with JJ and Garcia, and I played in the bureau's softball team for one game" both of these facts had Luke's jaw drop.

"Wh….you played softball? How did that go?" finding the idea both fun and unusual given Spencer's aversion to all things sweaty…well…most thing sweaty, his pervy mind reminded him more accurately.

"Uh, Derek made me" he admitted with a chuckle "but…I did score the winning home run."

Completely dumbstruck by the revelation Spencer was smirking at what was no doubt disbelief and the man's imagination running wild. "You are never short on surprises, Spence" Luke got out though still in awe.

Spencer's mind also went to the redskins game, interestingly that one probably the most unbelievable incident and yet the one overlooked "this could be awkward, but do you want to know why I was at the Redskins game?" Spencer offered, knowing by now that day was long in the past and with any hope Luke would find it rightly fascinating. Luke was curious what was possibly awkward but worth hearing as he nodded. "Well I went to the football game because Gideon got me the tickets…to ask JJ on a date."

Luke was speechless, Spencer and Jennifer? His brain couldn't even process that and given Spencer said that Penelope was also there he had to imagine it didn't go anywhere beyond their incredible friendship but the idea alone was incredible. "Are you serious?" Luke got out with an entertained grin, Spencer relieved that he took the story with curiosity and not anything negative. "Wha…how? What? Tell me everything, I've went into the twilight zone" he rambles through laughing and the genius explained.

"It was early days, JJ was new and I, like any sane person, thought she was sweet and pretty and Gideon decided I should ask her to to the game with me" and brown eyes could only stare as their history became only all the more adorable "it turned into something wholly just about friendship and as things were meant to be, but now you know" Spencer said chuckling at the end showing how any awkwardness was long forgotten and their time at the game seen only as a good thing, maybe even a catalyst for the incredible friendship they had.

"This is unreal" Luke said "what other secrets lay with the BAU before I got here, huh?" he asked with a grin.

"I'm sure there are plenty," Spencer answered "but we can figure them all out as we go" and with that the pair shared a gentle kiss both smiling into it. Slightly dazed from the rollercoaster of information Luke's eyes returned to the presents and asked about the tickets Spencer received, the genius replying "I love plays, theatre, opera, all that and I've read a lot but what I've gotten round to seeing in person is a different story, so JJ likes to give me tickets to things I haven't seen yet, I usually end up going with her, Penelope or sometimes Emily. You ever been?"

Luke nodded "some in school, like A Midsummer Night's Dream and Macbeth, but mostly read it since pops loves the stuff."

"You wanna go with me?" Spencer asked and reading hazel eyes Luke saw how much he would like it and he too was interested in seeing them so nodded "I'd love to, I liked reading Othello and never got around to The Comedy of Errors."

"The Comedy of Errors is one of the more farcical plays, lots of puns and mistaken identities, should be fun" the genius beamed and Luke was looking forward to it more and more, both now knowing what days they'd be putting in for vacation just be ensure they were free, plenty of time to put the requests in given the dates on the tickets and JJ likely having done so on purpose.

Luke reached under the tree to where there was a slightly oddly wrapped present and handed it to his boyfriend, the gift addressed to 'Uncle Spence' and signed individually 'from Henry' followed by a more scribbly and misspelt 'anD miKeL', the very idea of the boys choosing something for their favourite uncle really heartwarming and Henry likely insisting on wrapping it himself. From the shape it was probably a frame and as the paper was removed it was indeed. Inside it held a photograph of the last time he'd had a day out with the boys and all very smily and adorable, the frame handmade and decorated. "That is too cute" Luke cooed especially when he saw the fond expression on his boyfriend's features.

"Aw, they're such good boys" Spencer said before pulling the foot of the frame out and quickly placing it on the coffee table that was in reach, seeing it stand proudly.

"Okay," Luke said, ready to move onto the main gift giving event between the couple, he handed a small present in a neatly wrapped box with a bow on it to Spencer and said "this is a little thing to get started, I just figured christmases start somewhere and in my family there's a tradition" Luke said and Spencer was intrigued, whatever family tradition it was the man as sharing with him and that alone made him feel all happy inside. "So, when my parents' had their first christmas tree they had tinsel and lights but no ornaments, so rather than buy a big pack they decided to get one special ornament every year…"

Hazel eyes brightened at the realisation before moving to open the box to indeed reveal a unique ornament to mark their first Christmas together as a couple, it was wooden in a framing pattern of branches and berries along with two birds, the subtlest blush of paint over each bird's breast unmistakably showing they were robins. It was stunning and delicate and then Spencer realised it was a similar wood to his bookmark. "Luke, did you make this?"

Almost bashfully the man nodded and Spencer couldn't contain his surprise and awe for the thoughtful gift, moving forward he wrapped his arms around Luke's shoulders and pulled him into a kiss, careful of the precious crafted item in his hand. It was wonderful, not only had Luke hand carved a lovely ornament but it was to signify their first christmas together and set up the same tradition his parents had done in their relationship, passing it on to theirs. Not to mention to choose two robins, particularly two red breasted robins, implied both birds were male "I love this…it's beautiful" Spencer complimented before pulling back and tracing the craftsmanship of the item clearly taken with it.

"You know…" Spencer said, clearly about to use his vast knowledge to bring up something lovely "robins are associated with the end of an old phase and the entering of a new one." Brown eyes watched as hazel ones moved from the ornament to match his with warmth in them, "to see a robin means you renew and find something to bring you joy and happiness." Looking to the tree both were naturally looking for a spot to hang the ornament, true enough the baubles were your standard set, a nice one but nothing especially significant and it would be nice if they reached a point where there might be so many unique ones there would simply be no room for the regular ones. Both stood and eventually decided on a spot to place it, proudly displayed on the tree illuminated by nearby twinkling lights.

This time it was Luke to close the gap between them, kissing those sweet lips tenderly, the pair framed by festive lights and enjoying the warmth and feel of each other in the small moment. The meaningful gift making hearts beat faster and the genius felt all the safer with his first gift to give. "You ready for yours?" Spencer said, smiling to his lover overloaded on all the fuzzy feelings they inspired in each other. Luke nodded and felt the happy flutter at just how well received the sentimental gift was received.

Spencer found a certain present under the tree and both seated themselves on the sofa this time before he handed the surprisingly heavy box to Like, it was wrapped in a lovely snowflake pattern not dissimilar to the genius' sweater. Picking up his hot chocolate again Spencer took a sip before saying "I suppose this one's a bit like the ornament, like you said 'christmases start somewhere' …I suppose couples start somewhere too." Luke grew very curious about the contents of the box and with excitement in his fingertips he started to remove the pretty paper to reveal a plain box, removing the lid he realised it was a photo album, a fine leather and high quality.

Pulling the heavy book out from the box his heart swelled in anticipation, especially when Spencer said "I've never sorted through a lot of my photographs and I finally did it…I've left some pages blank for you to add those of yours I didn't have a copy of...and then it's us…it's entwined." Even with Luke's sentimental gift, implying to start a hopefully life long romantic tradition as partners, he still felt exposed like this but from Luke's expression the nerves weren't needed - he loved it.

Opening the budding photo album it was a perfect mix of the two of them. There were some of Luke's he had shared with the younger man over their friendship and romance, from a few of Roxy as a puppy, some old military days and family photos and some of Luke with his best friend Phil. There were the shared moments from their time together like Luke joining the team and nights out, a photo Mariana had taken during their visit and a lovely one from Rossi's get together of Luke kissing Spencer's cheek sweetly. The photographs were accompanied by pressed flowers from the first bouquet Luke had given him, movie stubs and other tickets, receipts and so on, all saved and kept safe between the pages of the album.

And then there were Spencer's photographs, ones too late in life to belong to his mother's album and a reflection of his own journey. For a 'newbie' as Garcia often liked to call him Luke certainly did feel like it looking through so much of Spencer's life with the BAU especially, but it was nice to see photographs of him earning his PhDs and joining the academy. Then he saw one of Spencer holding a baby wrapped in blue, and when he studied it he saw a very tired looking JJ and a close by Penelope in frame. "Is that Henry?" he asked, more from how young everyone looked it seemed impossible it could have been as recent as Michael.

Spencer smiled and said "yeah he was eight hours and 33 minutes old in that picture."

"You look so young" Luke emphasised, gently tracing over the slim genius captured on the page, in truth he didn't look too much different except for the hair and he looked even thinner, but the whole thing was so darling he couldn't tear his eyes away.

They looked through them, Spencer able to point out the few photos they had with Jason Gideon, when Henry dressed as Spencer for Halloween to help him feel brave enough to face the monsters of the spooky holiday, little Hank Spencer Morgan, there was a group photograph where Spencer had a crutch due to his shot knee, a photograph of himself and Diana, Luke caught glimpses of the team from Elle, Jordan, Seaver, Kate and Alex, also of others like Hayley and Jack, Kevin and more. He eventually found himself giggling when he saw Morgan picking up Spencer in a joyful moment at the softball game, wide smiles and cheering crowds around them.

Turning back to the pressed flowers he traced the iris flower and protea, lovingly preserved and brightly coloured he felt deeply moved by it and the instant need to fill the book with more moments and memories. "Spence, it's amazing," he said softly and gave his lover a kiss on the cheek, they talked over the pictures and told fun stories, eventually coming to a point where Luke couldn't contain the the question "you wanna take one to add today?"

Spencer paused for a moment and smiled, they hadn't even got through all the presents yet or anywhere near dinner and they were both exceedingly happy. "Yeah" he agreed and they called Roxy over by the tree and got cuddling in front of it, Luke holding out his phone to get the best picture possible and before he took it he said a quiet "I love you, cariño" so sincerely it caught the young genius' attention before he captured the image. Spencer often felt so awkward in pictures but when Luke showed him the image they'd just taken there was something about their smiles and expressions that screamed it was a sweet moment and the genius felt his heart swell.

"I love you too."

The rest of the day was filled with more presents, from fresh goodies for the fluffy companion to professional boxing lessons for Luke that he'd talked about getting but never got around to, the sweeter part of the gift being that he had to go on a treasure hunt of clues around the apartment to find the present. Spencer was gifted quite the collectors item, an original signed letter penned by Arthur Conan Doyle on the topic of Sherlock Holmes' inspiration regarding Joseph Bell. For the wonderful present Spencer had cut off Luke's explanation of the gift with one hell of a kiss, no mistletoe required.

The final gift came from Luke and it came in the form of a key attached to a ribbon, Luke's apartment key and while the pair had leant the other their keys enough they practically moved as they pleased, it was a statement of their relationship and Spencer felt beyond honoured by the gesture. Officially Spencer now had a key to Luke's apartment. "You don't have to give me yours, I just wanted you to-"

"I will, I would like to" Spencer suddenly felt so overcome by the exchanges that morning, the acts of commitment and plans for the future all firsts for him and for Luke as well, and both felt so secure sharing their christmas and wants to the other, every gesture not only taken well but appreciated and reciprocated in some manner. "I…I'll get copy made for you…" Spencer said beaming at his boyfriend before the pair kissed.

The pair had dinner, Spencer's cooking absolutely delicious and Luke learned a few things just from helping out and they talked about anything and everything, the day so full of memories and hopes, Luke even looked through his phone to find a few photographs he knew he wanted to add to the album and showed Spencer for the sake of sharing and storytelling. Not to mention Luke shyly admitted he too had ticket stubs and other keepsakes from their dates kept at his apartment which could be added too.

They also called friends and family, from JJ and the boys wising happy christmas via video chat and saying enthusiastic 'thank you's for the presents, both children holding their toys during the call, both men told JJ how grateful they were for the tickets and and Spencer mentioned how lovely his framed photo was including the handmade touches. Penelope called from visiting step family and was clearly very merry as she talked about how handsome 'newbie' looked wearing the sweater and mostly talking to Roxy whom couldn't understand a thing the bubbly blonde was cooing through the device.

There were festive texts and messages from the whole team and friends, Luke called Phil who was visiting family and the man wouldn't stop for a millisecond from eating everything in sight. When they video called Luke's mother she and family were waving on the other end of the phone and nieces and nephews saying thank you for gifts left for them to open when they'd visited. Lilliana was especially excited by the sight of her son in a christmas sweater for the first time since he was a boy and to see him having a good time with the boyfriend that had clearly changed her son's life for the better. They all spoke for a long time, Mariana checking up on if her brother had treated Spencer right this Christmas and upon revealing the key to the apartment she practically squealed.

After getting filled up on food and treats they watched a festive movie together, getting all close and snuggly on the sofa together and Roxy playing with a toy she'd received from the genius in the shape of a gingerbread man. Luke couldn't help but focus on the cliche warm fuzzy feeling in his chest, what little stock he put into the stereotypically tough guy persona made itself known as he had to liken it to the classic christmas spirit, the power of being around those you love and more. Prior to this Christmas had been fun, he would sometimes visit family but equally he had worked in the military and sometimes the Fugitive Task Force through the holiday without blinking an eye. Luckily in the BAU Christmas was the one certainty they were given, a unit chief might receive a call on the day or have to put some things in motion but otherwise it was a safe time for families and people to just pause and enjoy the special time of year.

He had to admit that he was turning so damn soft around Spencer and while it was scary sometimes it was easily the greatest he'd ever felt in his life and worth every bit of change to his usually aloof, ever moving life. At some point in the evening Spencer was making more hot chocolate in the kitchen with the old-fashioned radio playing christmas music and Luke decided his boyfriend looked far too wonderful not to ask to dance. He felt like such a corny romantic as he asked as one might to a high school function before he pulled the lithe man into an embrace. Deliriously happy the pair swayed and held the other moving to the rhythm as well as they could when all they wanted to do was look and feel the other, the music might as well not be there after a while.

Both were unshakable in their smiling and enjoyment of being in the other's presence and hold, so comforted and excited all at once. Luke grew playful near the end of a song and carefully dipped Spencer backwards in his arms, both chuckling at how silly it was. But Spencer looked so beautiful with his hair fallen back by the position, laughing and trusting the man holding him up without a moments hesitation. Then adorably hazel eyes looked up past the handsome man above him with a smirk, Luke's brown ones followed his eye line to see Spencer had been lowered just below the doorway and above was hung some decorative mistletoe and both just chuckled harder. Sometimes things were just too corny but neither resisted indulging the ridiculousness when they kissed, Spencer's hands clinging to broad shoulders while Luke's grip on his genius tightened, adoring the moment they made and found together.

Quote: "Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. "

― Norman Vincent Peale