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A/N: Felinda because I think they are perfect together

This was her favorite time of the year. She loved decorating and baking. She loved singing Christmas carols and wrapping gifts, she loved it all.

It was eleven forty-five on Christmas Eve; her heart filled with holiday cheer as she watched the snow fall outside her window. She was ready for her man to come home and fall into her warm, loving arms. Pouring herself some more eggnog, Melinda Warner resumed her position on the couch as she watched the fire crackle and burn. She could feel the heat radiating from the fire, warming her petite frame to the core. Sitting her eggnog down, Melinda got up and stirred the fire making it come alive again. She knew her boyfriend would be frozen and she wanted to keep the fire burning for him.

Slowly the knob turned and Melinda's face lit up. Finally, her man was home. She walked swiftly to the door with a cup in hand as she greeted him with a kiss.

"Well hello there handsome," Melinda replied as she shut the door.

Fin smiled at his beautiful woman, taking the cup from her hand, and kissing her once more. He sipped graciously on his eggnog as he shrugged off his jacket and hung it on the hook. The house was warm and delightful and smelt of cinnamon Christmas cookies.

"Melinda, are you seriously baking again? How many times is it this week?" Fin asked curiously.

He knew his girlfriend loved baking and cooking, but during the holidays she could go a little overboard.

Melinda smirked as she walked across the kitchen. She cut off the timer and opened the oven door to let her cookies cool. She quickly pulled out the beautifully baked cookies and smiled. She had outdone herself once more and was quite pleased.

"Fin, I'm baking these because our neighbors asked me to make them some."

Fin laughed taking a seat on the couch, "How many batches did they asked for?"

Melinda chuckled herself. Fin was always picking at her but deep down; she knew he loved her baking. After she sent him cookies for lunch, he had come home with a two page demand for cookies from people at work.

Melinda raked the cookies into a basket, covering them with a beautiful cloth, and set them by the door. Melinda grabbed her coat and scarf and began suiting up for the snow.

"Where are you headed Miss thang?"

"I'm going to deliver these cookies to the neighbors and I'll be right back."

Fin frowned, "Babe, come relax and do that tomorrow."

Melinda shook her head at him. He was such a baby but she wasn't giving in that easily. She had learned over the past two and a half years that Fin could be very childish at times when things didn't go his way.

Blowing a kiss Fin's way, Melinda opened the front door and headed across the street.

While Melinda was gone, Fin ran upstairs to change. He put on a baby blue cotton sweater with his suede brown pants and ran back downstairs. He lit a few candles and dimmed the lights. He quickly dug in his pocket and looked at the beautiful princess cut diamond with a silver band. It was stunning and he knew that it was just like his girl. Hearing the door open, Fin quickly hid the ring and walked into the kitchen. He watched Melinda shrug off her jacket and headed into the living room.

"Fin," Melinda called stirring the fire once more. She noticed that the lights had been cut off; several candles surrounded the living room and kitchen, giving her house a soft, romantic glow.

"Yes my love," Fin answered from the kitchen.

Melinda entered the kitchen and found Fin nibbling on a Christmas cookie that she had baked the day before. It amazed her how much smack he talked about her baking, but devoured whatever she cooked.

Melinda wrapped her arms around Fin's neck and kissed him lightly. "The neighbors said you have the best girlfriend in the world."

Fin pulled back and looked at Melinda, "Yes I do and I hope you'll continue to be my girlfriend for as long as I live."

Melinda kissed him then grabbed his hand and pulled him to the couch. She let him sit down first before she joined him, snuggling into his side to keep warm. They sat in silence for a while enjoying each other's company.

"Fin…can I ask you something," Melinda asked sheepishly.

"Shoot babe, I'm all ears," Fin responded.

Melinda gulped as she prepared herself for the question. "Are you happy?"

Fin pulled back and Melinda turned slightly to look at him. She regretted even bringing it up, but she and Casey had read in a magazine about people who after years of dating, never got married because they weren't completely happy.

"Mel where is this coming from?" Fin asked pulling her back into his side.

"Casey and I read-" Fin threw up his hand to stop her.

"First off, you and Casey need to stay away from each other and two you can't believe everything you read."

Melinda mulled over his statement, not totally agreeing with the first comment but you couldn't always believe what was written. "You are right, sorry I even brought it up."

Fin knew he had to just ask her. He had to get it over with especially after hearing her previous question. He had been with this woman over two and a half years and now he couldn't think of a better time to make her his wife. Lifting Melinda from his side, he walked into the kitchen and wiped his hands on a drying cloth. He had to calm his nerves before he did this. He wanted the moment to be perfect and reassuring her that he had no intentions on keeping her as just his girlfriend. Walking back into the living room, Fin noticed Melinda was up, stirring the fire again. Sneaking up behind her, Fin pulled the ring out of his pocket, and got down on one knee before she turned around.

Melinda was pleased with how well she had kept the fire going. Something inside told her that Fin was up to something. As she turned around, her mouth plummeted towards the floor at the sight before her. The love of her life was down on one knee with a spectacular rock in his hand. She began to shake and her heart began doing flips.

"What in the world," Melinda questioned with tears in her eyes.

"Baby, you know I'm in love with you and have been for over two and a half years. I think it's time for us to take our relationship to the next level especially after you asking me if I'm happy. Baby I'm more than happy with being with you and if you'll have me, I'm ready to be your knight and shining armor. Baby I love you with all my heart and soul; will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?" Fin asked, laying his heart out on the line.

Melinda couldn't stop the over pouring of tears that fell from her eyes. She didn't know what to say but she knew that deep down she loved the man kneeling in front of her. Melinda nodded her head quickly as she tried to choke back the oncoming tears. That magazine had no bearing on her thoughts anymore. She had the proof that he was hers and that she would be his. She felt Fin place the ring on her finger before standing and pulling her in for a jaw dropping kiss. As they deepened the kiss, the clock struck midnight, ringing in their very Merry Christmas.

Fin pulled back and smiled at the gorgeous woman in his embrace. He couldn't believe that he had such a beautiful and magnificent woman in his life. Nothing could make him happier than being this woman's husband.

"Fin, you are one hell of a Christmas present," Melinda said as she gave him another peck on the lips.

Fin scooped Melinda up into his arms, "Well let's head upstairs so you can start unwrapping me."

They continued to kiss as he carried her up the staircase and into her bedroom. Love had found its' way into their hearts and they were truly going to have one spectacular Christmas.

Love me some Felinda and I hope you guys enjoyed the story!