Hello everyone. I decided to try and write a Christmas one-shot. I have an idea in my head and I'm going to try and write it doubt so that it's decent enough. Please review. Chloe and Tori are 19 and Derek and Simon are 20. This is Chloe's pov.

Disclaimer: I do not own The Darkest Powers

Also, Merry Christmas!

Oh, how I hate this, let me count the ways. Standing in the middle of the mall, I looked around. There were people everywhere. It was a surprise I could even move. Every space was covered with Christmas decorations: from wreaths to trees to mistletoe. I was making sure to steer clear of the mistletoe. Under them were couples making out. Though I'm not sure if I would call it making out. there are certain things that should stay in the bedroom.

Anyway, it is December 20th and I have yet to get Derek anything for Christmas. It's not like I was procrastinating or anything. I just have no idea what to get him. he is the definition of hard to buy for. I tried giving little hints for him to tell me what he wants, but he doesn't seem to get them. I had spent the last hour walking aimlessly around the mall going from store to store. Sighing, I started toward the exit. I'll try one last time to ask Derek what he wants then I'll come back tomorrow. Maybe I'll have a clue of what to get him then.

Walking into the parking lot, I was instantly hit with a blast of cold air. Wrapping my coat tighter around me, I proceeded to my car. When I got in, my phone went off. Looking at the caller id, I read Kit's name and smiled. maybe he might know what I can get Derek. I flipped the phone open.

"Hi, Kit," I said.

"Hello," he said, "I'm just making sure that you two are coming to dinner on the 24th."

"Yes we are. I even made Derek take the day off a month in advance," I said, smiling.

"Good, Simon is flying in on the 23rd and Tori is coming the next morning," he said.

"before you go, can I a question?" I asked.

"You want to know what to get Derek for Christmas?" he asked. I could hear the smile in his voice.

"How did you guess?" I asked.

"Call it a father's intuition," he said.

"Any ideas?" I asked.

"A book?" he suggested.

"He's got an entire room full of books," I said.

"But he doesn't have every book," he said, hinting.

"What do you mean?" I asked, confused.

"When he was 15, he was looking through a book of mine which made reference to other novels, many of them supernatural in origin. There was a certain book that he wanted, but couldn't find anywhere. It was a book containing myths and legends of supernaturals," he explained.

After jotting down the title of the book and thanking him, I closed the phone and started the car. Next stop supernatural section of the bookstore. Yes, there is a section in the bookstore devoted to supernatural. There is in most bookstores, but there is a glamour spell over it and you have to be a supernatural to access it.

When I got there, I went in and said hello to the owner, a sixty year old witch. Walking back the "food" section, I crossed through the glamour and was surrounded by supernatural books. Looking for half an hour, I finally gave up looking. This just wasn't my day. Walking the door, I was almost out when the owner said, "Did you want to order something?"

Stopping in my tracks, I smiled. "Yes. Yes I would."

Turning around, I walked to the counter and waited for her to pull up a page on her computer. Once it was loaded, she asked me what the name was and she typed it into search. After waiting a minutes she said, "We have one copy left, but I'm not sure if I can get it. I can try, but I can't promise anything."

"If you could just try, I would be eternally grateful."

"Alright, if I can get it, I will call you."

"thank you," I said, turning and walking out to my car. Great, now I need a back up plan.

Starting the car, I drove home and went inside. Throwing my purse onto the counter, I walked to bedroom and grabbed a change of clothes. Going into the bathroom, I turned on the faucet of the tub and waited for the water to heat up. When it had done so, I put in the stopper and added the bubble bath. When the tub was full, I shut off the water and stripped. Getting into the tub, I sighed and leaned back into the water. This was just what I needed. A nice bath to get me relaxed and forget about Christmas for a little while. Just as I was almost fully relaxed, my phone went off. Groaning, I stood up and wrapped a towel around me. walking into the bedroom, I grabbed the phone and said, "Hello?"

"You would not believe what I have to go through!" a female voice yelled. Tori.

"And what's that?" I asked.

"I got tickets for 8 o' clock in the morning on the 24th. I just got a call from the airport. They overbooked, those bastards. Now the only available flight is at 4 o' clock in the effing morning! Can you believe that?"

"Nope," I said, smiling as I listened to her continue her ranting. After a while of her complaining, I looked at the clock.

"Tori? Could you hold on a sec? I have to get dressed," I said.

"Go ahead," she said.

Setting the phone down, I walked into the bathroom and quickly put my clothes on. As I finished zipping my jeans, I heard the front door shut. Derek's home. Walking into the bedroom, I said goodbye to Tori and went downstairs to meet Derek. When I got down there, I walked into the kitchen and started preparing dinner. Taking out a pizza from the freezer, I preheated the oven and turned the box around to read the directions. From behind me, Derek snaked his arms around my waist and I jumped. Turning around, I hit him in the arm and said, "If you don't stop sneaking up on me, I'm going to get you a collar with a little bell on it."

Smiling, he lifted my chin and kissed me gently on the lips. Returning the smile, I softly pushed him away and said, "Just let me put the pizza in the oven."

Nodding, he backed up and gave me room. Opening the box, I took out the pizza and put in the oven. Shutting the door, I turned back to Derek and nodded towards the living room. When we got into the room, he sat down on the couch and opened his arms. Smiling I went over and cuddled into his arms. Sighing, I turned my head up and kissed him on the cheek and snuggled farther into him. kissing the top of my head he asked, "What do you want for Christmas?"

Thinking for a second, I said, "Just put a bow on your head, and I'm good."

"I'll see what I can do," he said.

On the 24th, we ate dinner at Kit's. Just as we were leaving, my phone when off. It was the witch from the bookstore. She had the book. I almost cheered out loud, but caught myself at the last second. When we got into the car, I asked Derek if we could make a quick stop. He didn't ask why, just where to. When we got there, I quickly ran in and purchased the book. When I got back to the car, he didn't ask questions, just started the car and drove home.

The next morning, I woke up and looked at Derek. Seeing him still sleeping, I smiled. Planting a small kiss on his lips, I turned to get out of bed. Just as I got the covers off, strong arms wrapped around me and pulled me to them. Smiling, I said, "Good morning."

"Morning," he murmured, his face buried in my hair.

"You awake yet?" I asked.

"That depends," he said.

"On what?" I asked.

"What am I awake for?" he asked.

Laughing, I said, "Christmas."

"Oh," he said, and jumped out of bed, grabbing a pair of jeans and a T-shirt.

"Wait for me!" I said, laughing at his eagerness.

I quickly dressed and walked into the hallway, where Derek grabbed me and lifted me in his arms, carrying me downstairs. When we got downstairs, he put me down. Pushing him down on the couch, I grabbed the two things I had got him. Giving him the smaller of the two first, he opened it. Taking one look at what lay in the box, he burst out laughing. Reaching inside, he brought out a little collar with a bell where the tag should be.

"I told you I would get it," I said, smiling.

Shaking his head, he said, "I don't have to wear it, do i?"

"No, but just keep in mind if you don't stop sneaking up on me, I will make you wear it," I threatened, handing him his other gift.

Unwrapping it, his face lit up like a Christmas tree. Lifting up the book, he flipped through the pages. "How did you know?"

"Call it a father's intuition," I said.

Looking up, he smiled and said, "remind me to thank him."

"Me next," I said.

Setting the book down he looked at me and said, "Do you remember what you told me when I asked you what you wanted for Christmas?"

"I told you that all you needed to do was tie and bow to your head," I said, smiling at the memory.

Reaching behind him, he pulled out a small box and I swear my heart stopped beating. "Think this will do?"

Opening the box, he revealed a small ring with three small stones. The stone on the left was an emerald and the stone on the right was a sapphire. In the middle, where they joined, what a diamond. Looking down at the ring, I looked back up at Derek and asked softly, "Can I have it?"

His smile growing, he nodded. Reaching forward, I grabbed the delicate ring and slipped it on my finger. It fit perfectly. A tear escaped my eye and I threw my arms around his neck. Laughing, he wrapped his arms around me and kissed me. pulling back, he looked at me a said, "Merry Christmas."

Kissing him once more, I smiled and said," Merry Christmas, Derek."

So what do you think? Reviews are a great Christmas present, really.