After making sure there was enough coffee to last a little bit Ali had asked for permission to go outside for a little while, she had always loved the snow but now it made her forget how ruined the world was. Outside on the steps she overlooked the children rolling and throwing snow balls at each other, they didnt go farther than 10 feet from the steps but they were having a wonderful time. Completely off guard she stumbled back when a snow ball hit her squarely in the side of the head, she looked around and found Creedy standing there with another ball ready to be thrown, with a grin on his face.
"You! I'm going to get you!" She jumped off the steps and raced towards him, greatly slowed by the deep snow, she made her own snowball and threw it at Creedy, he easily dodged it but was hit by another one she had made thrown. It exploded in a poof of white on his chest.
"Ha! I got you!"He looked at her and then at the snowball in his hand, he threw it down at his feet.
"Alright then I proclaim war upon you!" He roared and waded through the snow, trying to run towards her. She tried to dodge him and escape but he closed the distance between them. Growling, he grabbed her shrieking and laughing and brought her down to the ground. He was quickly taken off balance when a large clump of snow was shoved directly into his face, blinding him for a moment, so he didn't see the triumphant smile on her face. Ali squirmed away but helunged at her and tried to pin her down but she somehow managed to squirm away from his numb hands. When they finally stopped the dou laid side by side completely out of breath from their laughing and snow wrestling. Creedy rolled to his side,looking down at her his greenish blue eyes,he touched her cheek with an extremely cold finger, but Ali didn't notice. He leaned down and kissed her lips(The kiddies are watching). Ali became suddenly became aware of the freezing cold snow seeping through her clothing after the kiss ended. Mentally groaning at the thought of going back to the kitchens, but she had to help the Queen of the Kitchen, aka Isa, and it would be better to appear on her own than have Isa come looking.
"As enjoyable as this has been I should get into some dry clothes before I go back to the kitchens." "Maybe I won't let you go?" "Maybe you can explain that to Isa when she comes looking." He pulled her up and they made their way inside the castle.
December 25th rolled around, the snow barely clinging to the ground in a mass of ashy sludge. Everyone was gathered in the kitchens and full enough to be satisfied for the most part when a resounding 'Ho Ho!' came from the doorway. Adults and little ones all ceased their babbling and looked towards the entry way. Quinn stepped in beside a potbellied man in red and a long white beard. Ali watched amused as Santa was swamped by a ton of little ones. He waded through them to sit on a chair and two quickly climbed into his lap. Hepassed out sweet treats to all the good little boys and girls, which were quickly devoured. Most were now content to play with their friends and became oblivious to the ongoings of the adults. Until one piped up.
"Where's Creedy?" This single statement caught the attention of everyone in the room, Santa looked at Quinn who cleared his throat, trying to by some time to think up something believable. 'Oh no, he cracks under innocent eyes.' Ali thought. It was funny Quinn could stand up to the meanest and not back down, but get a child to ask a question with those innocent eyes and he would crack and spill the beans.
"Creedy was tired and decided to skip dinner and get to sleep, just like you all should be." Ali said, she caught the grateful smile from Quinn and a wink from Santa.Isa ushered the little ones out a few minutes later, and most of the adults dispersed as well. Ali smiled and walked by Santa.
"Creedy was tired eh?" "Yea, I think I'll go tuck him in." Santa popped up out of his chair.
"I think I'll come with you, just to check up on him and make sure he's been a good boy." They reached the bedroom door and Santa opened it up and walked in, Ali shut it behind her. She watched the hat be tossed off onto the desk, a mass of dark curls tumbling around, the hat was followed by the white beard. He fumbled with the belt and then pulled out two pillows from under his clothes and tossed them back onto his bed.
"So I've been a good boy"
"Yes you have been, here's your present." She kissed him, still in the red santa outfit.
"Stay tonight? I like having you beside me"
"You just want my body"
"I'm not like that, I'm a good boy remember"
"No girl in her right mind want the good boy." She joked and sat down on his bed.
"Then why do you stay?" She grinned up at him.
"I want your body." He finished removing his santa outfit and stowed it away for next year and jumped into bed.
"Thanks for saving Quinn arse back there. We both thought if I did it it wouldn't be as noticeable, Quinn's always at functions like that"
"No problem, I knew he would crack with those innocent eyes, but you underestimate them, all the little ones love you, of course they would miss you"
"Yea, he would have. We'll have to find a replacement next year then." They were quiet for a few minutes, each getting closer to sleep.
"Merry Christmas, Ali." No response, she was already asleep. He kissed her head and closed his eyes.
Creedy in a Santa suit, I so would be on the naughty list to see that! Nothing really important except no more updates for at least2 weeks. Reviews would be appreciated but please, be nice and I promise it will get better.