"Santa baby, slip a sable under the tree for me. I've been an awful good girl. Santa baby and hurry down the chimney tonight."
-Joan Javits, Santa Baby
Disclaimer: I don't own House of Anubis
Dedication: Skinny from Step Up because I just watched that movie and felt bad for him :(
"Who's Joy?"
Fabian's face went from confusion to complete sadness in less than a second at the mention of her name.
"Fabian?" I mumbled, "Isn't that the girl who came up to you and hugged you that day at the dock?"
"Yeah. That's her." Fabian muttered. "Why do you ask Eddie?"
"She called asking for a date. I told her you have a girlfriend." Eddie looked between the two of us, and walked out.
"Fabian?" I say again, "When you saw her that day… I thought you seemed bored. Or was it something different?"
"I lied."
"What?"
"When I told you that the reason I don't wanna fall in love was because of my parent's divorce." He muttered, "I lied. She's the reason."
"What did that evil bitch do?"
"She was my first girlfriend. She was my first kiss. She was my… first." Fabian muttered, "And she's the reason I swore I'd never fall in love."
"What. Did. She. Do." I asked, slowly this time.
"She told me she loved me! That's what she did!" Fabian yelled, throwing his chair back. I backed up, slightly scared. I'd never seen Fabian so angry. He was always to gentle, but when you got him angry… he had the fury and power of the Incredible Hulk.
"Sorry." Fabian sighed, picking up the chair. "Did I scare you?"
I nodded, just the slightest bit. I was afraid at the moment that if I got him angry I would be his target.
"Nina." Fabian's voice changed. It was soft and gentle again. The voice I trusted. "Come here."
I obeyed. Not out of fear. But because I wanted him. I wanted his arms around me. "I will never," he began, "Hurt you. I promise."
"I believe you." I mutter into his shoulder.
"I saw her at a café, kissing someone else." He admitted. "She took it as a break-up, but she asked me out again a million times after that."
"How old were you?"
"Seventeen."
"And you…?"
"Yes. Peer pressure. A bunch of guys at my school said she wanted to so… I got a hotel and we did it." Fabian muttered, his hold around me tightening.
"Fabian?"
"Yes?"
"Can I promise you something?"
"What?"
I sat up on the kitchen counter, putting my hands on both his cheeks. His eyes averted from mine so I was forced to take drastic measures. "Fabian look at me. Not at my foot, in the eyes."
His bright turquoise eyes flicked to my blue ones. "I will never," I began, "Ever hurt you like that."
That was all it took for Fabian to completely melt into me. He fiercely grabbed my head, pushing my lips to his. The impact was almost too strong. Almost. I managed to recover quickly enough and tried to gain as much control as I could. I wrapped my legs around his waist, giving me a firm hold on him as the kiss remained steady. But no, Fabian had complete control. His hands traveled up and down my spine and hips, making his way even to my shoulders, pushing me toward him. He kissed my neck in a long, slow path making his way to my ear and doing the same thing on the other side. All the while, the only thing I could to was use him for support. His kisses were making me weak.
"Eh, hem!" someone loudly cleared their throat and both of us jumped, looking at Patricia and Eddie smirking at us.
"You know, we make food on that counter." Patricia commented.
"Can't we be alone for once?" Fabian mumbled.
"No, because you live in a house with three other people." Eddie added with a smirk.
"Whatever."
"Merry Christmas Eve!" Amber shouted as she threw her arms around me and walked into the house later than evening.
"Thanks Amber!" I smiled as she began to lug a bag full of presents in her hand.
"Amber…" I muttered, "You look like Santa."
And it wasn't exactly a lie… Amber had a red dress that fell to her thighs with a thick black belt in the center. The dress was trimmed with white fluff, the V-neck revealed a gold chain with a small present charm hanging from it. To top it off, Amber had a thick red headband with a Santa hat tilted to the left on the left side.
"I know, isn't it totally fabulous?" Amber gloated with a smile, "I made everything myself right down to the necklace. I painted the charm."
"Wow Amber, that's serious talent." I compliment as I wave to Alfie, Jerome, and Mara who Patricia had just let in.
"Thanks!" Amber smiled, "I want a dress shop when I get older. Daddy says that I don't need to work because he has enough money to support me, but I want to you know? I may seem like a spoiled little rich girl but, I really want to earn what I get."
"Wow Amber." I say, "I don't know anyone who has that kind of money."
"What about Fabian?" Amber asked, her face puzzled. "Our mums and dads are friends. They have about the same amount of money. I know for a fact that Fabian's mum said the same thing to him about him not having to work. But, he wanted to earn his money too. You know, being a marketing director and stuff."
"Wow." I mutter again, "I didn't know that." I glance at Fabian over my shoulder. He notices my eye and gives me a bright smile. But I can't help but think…
Does he really deserve a nobody like me?"
"I'll distribute!" Alfie announces, "First one is from Eddie to Fabian."
Presents began an hour later. I had been avoiding Fabian's looks. I still couldn't get the thought off my mind. My eyes kept glancing to the book on the shelf. The First Experience. I had been renewing it, but I never actually opened it. Something tells me I had to hold on to it.
Fabian takes out .all the tissue paper and pulls out a pair of socks. "Socks?"
"That's the distracter, look at the bottom." Eddie instructs.
Fabian looks at the bottom of the bag.
"DUDE!"
"What?" Jerome shouted, grabbing the bag and laughing with Eddie when he sees.
"Give me that!" Amber yells grabbing the bag, looking inside and rolling her eyes. "He drew a picture of boobs."
"It was a great picture!" Eddie defended laughing, "They were supposed to be Nina's…"
"You've never seen my boobs and you never will." I shouted.
"Whatever," Eddie muttered, "Alfonso, grab the blue bag. It's Fabian's real gift."
"Here." Alfie said, giving Fabian the gift.
"Please tell me it's not a drawing of a penis." Fabian muttered.
"It's not, it's a legitimate present!" Eddie laughed.
The gifts went by rather fast. There were gift cards and clothes handed out. I gave Fabian a guitar pick necklace with Fabian and Nina on one side and Forever & Always engraved on the other.
"Now it's my turn." Fabian smiled, pulling a velvet box out of his pocket. He opened it in front of me and smiled. On the inside was a gold band with one small ruby on the center. I was breathless.
"F-Fabian." I breathe.
He just smiled and grabbed my hand, sliding the ring on my left ring finger.
"Merry Christmas Nina." He whispers in my ear.
Okay, kinda short! But I have an explanation for my unexpected break from updating. Sorry! I have work from 8 am - 4:30 pm on weekdays! I'm a camp counselor. So updates may be slower this month and a half. And to the guest reviewer who decided it's cool to call me out for not updating, please don't do it again. I'm trying my hardest!
Anyway, I'd like to take a minute to thank my protégé who is all kinds of awesome. She's the best and I love her to death!