Thanks for the prompt jadehen14 ! The prompt was "have them separately go out shopping for Christmas presents, and taking a while trying to find the perfect gifts?" which is exactly what I'm going to do.
Also thanks to everyone else who left prompts. They haven't been forgotten! I'll get to them once the holiday season is over. c:

The Blind Date AU pt. 8

Christmas was coming closer and closer, yet neither Shelby or Audrey had bought the gift they wanted to get the other. That morning, a week or so before Christmas, they both agreed on one day apart to find a gift. Audrey had come up with the idea, and although Shelby was reluctant to leave Audrey's side, she figured this would be the best opportunity to find Audrey the perfect gift.

Shelby was overwhelmed by the stores and the people. So much and so many of anything and everything. It was difficult for her to process. She went into one of the stores. Clothes. That wasn't nearly enough for her Audrey. She wanted to give her something big, expensive, and meaningful. Shelby knew Audrey deserved the best, but she had no clue how to give it to her. She continued to wander around the stores, hoping something would catch her eye.

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Audrey already knew exactly what to get Shelby. The taller blonde had been talking about it nonstop all year. A yogurt maker. Shelby had wanted to make her own yogurt but she didn't have a yogurt maker. Audrey looked through the store, finally coming to the kitchenware section. She saw waffle irons, ice cream makers, popcorn machines, but no yogurt maker. She turned to see one on display, yet the shelf was empty. Audrey went to the front counter.

"Hi, would you happen to have any yogurt makers in stock?" Audrey asked the lady at the counter. She knew the response she would get.

"Oh! Aren't you that Shelby girl from the scary TV show?" the older lady asked, adjusting her glasses.

Audrey loved the recognition, but she was in a bit of the rush. "Yes, I am." Audrey said with a smile. "Now...the yogurt maker?" she asked.

The older lady nodded. "Yes, yes, I had almost forgotten!" she said with a laugh, keying in the product information one key at a time. A low beep came from the computer. "Oh, sorry dear. We're fresh out." she said sadly, clearly disappointed that she couldn't help a celebrity.

"How about the one on display?" Audrey asked.

"Sorry, deary. That's for display purposes only. It doesn't operate." she said.

Audrey sighed, disappointed. "That's fine." she said, giving the lady a winning smile. "Have a Merry Christmas!" she said, quickly escaping from the store.

Audrey felt eyes on her. She knew people recognised her, she just prayed no one would approach. Once one person did, a whole crowd would have her surrounded before she knew it.

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Shelby was having problems of her own. Although people recognised her, no one had gotten a chance to stop her since she was so indecisive about which store she wanted to go into. She was going in and out of stores, nothing catching her eye. What was she going to do if she couldn't find Audrey a present? Audrey already knew exactly what to get her, but Shelby had no idea. Did she really not know her that well? Was she a bad girlfriend for not knowing what to get her? Naturally, Shelby started to panic, searching stores more and more frantically as closing time came nearer.

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Audrey had been to several kitchenware stores but to no avail. She wondered if yogurt machines were really so sensational that everyone had to buy one. As stores started to close she felt more deflated by the second. How was she supposed to find the stupid yogurt machine? She sighed to herself, taking a seat to think. She rubbed her temples, slightly frustrated. She had no idea what to do. Audrey took out her phone. She would text Shelby to meet up. Closing time was in fifteen minutes. As Audrey texted Shelby, someone came and sat beside her.

"Uh, um... Ms. Tindall?" the voice from beside Audrey asked.

Audrey sighed softly but maintained her composure, turning to look at the boy. He was young by Audrey's standards. He would have been about Rory's age if not younger. Audrey glanced down at the box he was holding and her eyes widened.

"You've... you were looking for one of these, weren't you?" he asked, looking at the brand new box. It was a yogurt maker.

"I... where did you find that? I searched every store here." she said, not hiding her disbelief.

"I was returning it." he said, rubbing the back of his head. "But I saw you asking around for a yogurt maker so I went looking for you." he said with a smile, passing Audrey the box. "Merry Christmas." he said, his smile growing. "I'm guessing it's for Shelby."

A smile crept up Audrey's lips, growing into a wide grin. "Yes, it is. You have no idea what this means to me. Please, let me pay you." Audrey said, rummaging in her bag for her purse.

"No, no. It's a present. I've given a gift to two of my favourite celebrities." he said with a laugh. "But, if you do want to give me something... you could follow me on twitter."

Audrey couldn't stop herself from smiling. She entered his username and followed him. "I really can't thank you enough." she said, hiding the machine in the opaque shopping bag she had brought with her.

"I should be thanking you!" the boy said with a smile. "but, I better get going. I can't believe I met the Audrey Tindall!" he said with a grin. "And that you're going to give my yogurt machine to the Shelby Miller." the boy couldn't believe what had just happened, but he was clearly wrapped.

Audrey gave him her photo-shoot smile before standing. She gave him a quick hug before parting ways. Audrey couldn't believe her luck. She headed to the spot she was supposed to meet Shelby when they were done shopping. Audrey shot her a quick message, telling Shelby she was waiting. While she waited she wrote a quick tweet reading: ' roaNOPE_nitemare saved Christmas. A true hero.' along with several Christmas emojis.

Audrey felt arms around her waist and familiar lips against her shoulder, gasping softly before she realised it was Shelby. She smiled, putting her phone away and turning in the other woman's arms. "Hi." Audrey hummed, leaning in and pecking Shelby's lips. "Judging by that smile I'd say you found something for me."

Shelby nodded happily, still smiling. She had bought the perfect gift. She just hoped Audrey would like it. "I missed you. Can we go back to the hotel now?" Shelby asked, whining softly. She held Audrey's hands, swinging them slightly.

"Yes, we can go home." Audrey hummed, dropping one of Shelby's hands and tugging her along. Shelby stayed close to Audrey, watching her as they walked. "What did you get me?" Audrey asked, squeezing Shelby's hand.

Shelby shook her head with a grin. "It's a surprise." she said, pecking Audrey's cheek. She really did miss her.

"I hate surprises." Audrey said, huddling a little closer to Shelby. It was cold.

"Not this one." Shelby said with a smile. She took her arm out of one side of the jacket and draped it around Audrey. Audrey tucked it around herself, relaxing at the warmth of Shelby as they walked to their hotel.

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Up next should be the Christmas special (but I'll let Christmas come a little closer before uploading it I think). Meanwhile I'll be working on a new fic, so don't forget to check it out when it's up! Also remember to follow and review!