"We should get up."

Cameron laid in bed, his arm wrapped around Anna, his fingers resting on her shoulder as he leaned over planting a kiss on her head which was snuggled into his shoulder, her arm resting on his chest, the bed covers pulled up over them, the covers trapping the heat underneath which along with their body warmth and previous exertions was keeping them warm.

"Mmm... we really should." Anna hugged Cam tighter, loving the feel of him next to her, torn between knowing that they should get up and wanting to stay in bed a little longer with Cam.

Wrapping his other arm around her, he returned her hug, knowing exactly what she was thinking and agreeing with her. It would be nice to stay in bed, cuddling Anna, talking, making love. Considering that he had this very same thought every morning since he had met Anna, he laughed quietly to himself. He was acting like a randy 16 year old, instead of a... randy 38 year old. He had the feeling that even at 90 he would still feel the same way about the woman who was lying in his arms.

"So Mrs Mitchell, do you realize it's Christmas Eve?"

"Is it? So that explains that big tree in the lounge with presents underneath," said Anna, trying to keep a straight-face as she heard the excitement in his voice.

"Cheeky, what I mean is that it's our first Christmas together."

"I kinda of thought that's what you meant. It is nice. Really nice."

"Yeah, it is and exciting."

"Definitely exciting. But you're right, we should get up."

"We should." Cameron began to idling stroke Anna up and down her back. "So..."

"So?"

"So... what did you get me?"

"Get you?"

"My Christmas present?"

"Oh... that. I thought I was your Christmas present."

"And the best present you are. But I happen to know there's a box under the tree with my name on it. A rather big box."

"Ahhh... THAT present. Sorry you have to wait. No presents until Christmas day."

"Not even a hint...?"

Trying not to laugh at the pleading tone in his voice, Anna gave a shake of her head. "Sorry, not even a hint."

"Mmm... what about bribery?"

"Bribery?"

"Yep, bribery."

"What kind of bribery?"

Putting his hand underneath Anna's chin, Cameron brushed his lips lightly against hers, a soft teasing kiss which deepened as Anna returned the kiss.

"Oh, that kind of bribery. Mmm... I think that might work," said Anna.

"Vixen." Cameron gave her his sexy smile, before he carried on kissing her, the kiss growing more passionate before he flipped her over onto her back, laying on top her, not breaking the kiss.

*S***S*

Anna snuggled under the covers feeling totally relaxed and happy, debating about what to do next. Slowly edging her arm out from under the covers she shivered slightly as she felt the cold air hit her skin "Brr" and quickly put it back under, tucking the covers under her chin.

Hearing running water she looked over to where the en-suite was to see masses of steam wafting out, slowly traveling across the room. Mm a hot shower, she thought, now that sounded good. Suddenly over the sound of the water she heard Cam singing, singing very loudly in fact.

Merry Christmas, baby, you surely treat me nice
Merry Christmas, baby, you surely treat me nice
I feel just like I'm living in paradise

Smiling broadly, Anna thought a hot shower with Cam sounded even better and definitely worth getting out of bed for. Sliding her body over to the edge of the bed she eased one leg out. Okay, she thought, it's not so bad, kinda cold but bearable. Deciding that it was best just to get it over with, Anna tossed back the covers, letting the cold air hit her naked body. Shivering slightly she jumped out of bed and went over to the window, rubbing at the mist on it that the steam from the bathroom had caused. Peering out she saw that it was snowing.

Laughing she rushed over to the en-suite where she was able to make to out Cam's figure in the shower through the dense steam that filled the room. Briefly she considered whether to interrupt him, enjoying the floor show he was giving her, liking the sound of the happiness in his voice, but her excitement about the snow was overwhelming, she just couldn't contain herself.

"Cam, it's SNOWING!"

Excited Anna turned back around, smiling all the time. Rushing around she quickly grabbed her red silk briefs, pulling them on. Unable to find her bra, she picked up Cam's air force sweatshirt which was thrown over the back of the chair and dragged it down over her head and onto her body, before she got down on her knees pulling her black Doc Martens out from under the bed. Running out of the room, she paused on the top of the steps, tugging on the boots, before she dashed downstairs and out through the back door.

Laughing Anna began leaping around, dancing and spinning around in the snow, which is where Cameron found her a few minutes later.

"Doc, it's freezing out here."

Turning around with a big smile on her face, Anna saw Cam coming towards her. He was dressed up warmly in jeans, t-shirt, shirt, jumper and leather jacket, boots on his feet.

"Isn't it wonderful. It's snowing!" she said, running up to him and giving a little hop up and down, partly in excitement, partly in trying to keep herself warm.

"So I can see." Cameron gave a chuckle as he took in the joy that was on Anna's face.

"It's so beautiful."

"Yes it is and so are you. Doc, honey, come back inside, you'll freeze to death out here." Shrugging out of his jacket, Cameron slipped her arms into it. "There, much better." He pulled her close to him, wrapping his arms around her trying to pass his warmth onto her. Wrapping her arms around him in return, Anna looked up at him, giving him a quick kiss.

"Can we stay out here, just a little bit longer?"

Laughing Cameron leaned down to return the kiss. "Okay, Doc. Whatever you say."

"This is going to be the best Christmas," Anna said, the happiness on her face saying it all.

*S***S*