Christmas pup
Fangirl448 asked for a oneshot of Charming surprising Emma with a puppy for Christmas. (Not to sound cliché, but remember folks, pets are for life and not just for Christmas!)
My first official Christmas prompt of the year, yay! If you have a Christmas themed request, please get it in ASAP as I won't write it after the big day itself. Christmas is a very busy time of year for lots of us, and there isn't long left to go at all, so the quicker you get your Christmas themed request in, the more chance of it being written!
Charming was practically jumping up and down with excitement that Christmas morning. You would think he was expecting a present from Santa under the tree in the living room. No, Charming wasn't excited about a give he would be getting, instead, about one he was giving. One he knew the recipient had wanted for a very long time.
Charming could hardly wait until Emma came round at about ten after Henry had finished opening all his gifts at her house. When he saw her pulling into the driveway, a massive grin spread across his face. He quickly welcomed her and Henry into the home, allowing them to take their coats off and greet Snow and Neal before quickly suggesting they get to gift giving.
Charming was then very restrained, and left this special gift for Emma until last.
"Looks like we're all wrapped up here, no pun intended." Emma said, when there were no more presents to be opened under the tree. "Need any help in the kitchen, mom?" Emma asked.
"Actually, Emma, there's one more gift to open. Close your eyes when I go into the kitchen. I'll tell you when to open them" Charming told her. Emma watched with curiosity as he got up and went through to the kitchen, quickly opening the door then closing it behind him. Emma was perplexed, but did as she was asked. She heard the kitchen door open again, and an audible gasp from Henry, quickly followed by shushing from both her parents. Emma resisted the urge to peek.
"Merry Christmas, Emma." Emma felt something small and warm be placed in her lap. She opened her eyes and immediately understood Henry's gasp.
"You got me a puppy?!" She asked. Charming grinned, wrapping an arm around Snow.
"He was brought into the pound, and I knew he was perfect for you. I trust you'll look after him well."
"Of course I will. Hey little guy!" Emma said in an adorable voice, her eyes welling up as she lifted the pup up and received a shower of kisses from him. Charming watched with sheer joy at his daughter's happiness. After three decades, he was finally able to give her the Christmas present she had always wanted.
