The Student and The Mechanic

Jackson and Aaron were sat watching TV, feet up on the coffee table mugs of steaming drinks in their hands as one of the Christmas appeal adverts came on it reminded Jackson of his shopping trip he'd thought then about how some families would be struggling to make ends meet buying food and essentials without the added pressures of buying presents knowing for some children peer pressure would mean not getting the right labels would leave them open to ridicule, he had more than enough money what was it for if not to spread a little festive cheer after all "tis the season for a reason "

Aaron too had been watching the advert, he had everything he could possibly want and he was sat beside him, if someone was to say to him that all he could have for Christmas was Jackson then he'd settle for that happily, he knew he'd be getting presents on Christmas morning but what about others?, he looked at his boyfriend who'd been studying him closely

"Jackson"

"I know, C'mon grab your coat, lets go and get some presents for the kids"

"How'd you know that's what I was thinking" Aaron asked as he brought both their coats into the Lounge

"Because I'm brilliant, and besides I saw you're eyes fill with tears as you watched that advert, we have the money, so we'll go and spend some and drop the stuff off at the Children's ward at the hospital and at the charity drop off points, is that okay?"

Aaron zipped up Jackson's coat, leant in a kissed him

"It's more than okay"

At the toy shop both men were amazed at all the different toys, but what to buy, Aaron took Jackson to one side

"How much do you think you can afford to spend?" the mechanic looked at his boyfriend

"It's not My money It's our money, our gift to the kids, so don't worry about the cost just pick what you want and we'll sort it at the tills" the builder couldn't keep the smile off his face as he saw the sparkle in his boyfriends eye just looking at all the rows of toys to choose from

There was a young sales assistant watching them, two men dressed in jeans one of them with holes in could hardly warrant being over polite to, she was tired and looking forward to going home, that was until she heard the older of the two men explaining that cost wasn't an issue and that the other man should just pick what he wanted and that the bill would be sorted then she perked up hoping that she'd be able to get the sale it would secure her job in the new year when things went quiet, she walked towards them

"Can I help you with anything?" she asked putting on her best fake smile

"You're okay thanks" Aaron's voice didn't hide the fact that he didn't like the girl and Jackson gave him a look "You're Colleague can though" the mechanic continued and indicated to a shy looking girl hovering around looking uncertain

Who Her?"

Aaron nodded

"Suit yourself" she sniffed and walked off speaking to the other girl before disappearing upstairs

"Hello, Can I, Can I help you?" the other girl had come towards the pair

Jackson smiled, looked at her name badge

"Yes Julie you certainly can" Jackson smiled and took hold of Aaron's hand "You see Aaron here?"

The shop girl nodded

"Well he's the love of My life and He wants to make a few dreams come true so we are here to buy some toys for the kids who's parents cannot afford them, and you see he's made all My dreams come true just by being in My life, do you think you can help Me make this dream come true for Aaron?"

She looked unsure, that was until Jackson took out a roll of money, her eyes popped out of her head

"Yes Sir, I'm sure I can help" she smiled as she went to get a pad and pen to write down the amounts of toys to be bought

Aaron looked at Jackson, god he is beautiful and with a heart so big and generous, the mechanic could hardly believe that someone as wonderful as Jackson would want to be with him the look in the builders eye told Aaron he did though

"You are soft, you know that?" Aaron was smiling as he said it

"I am and you love Me" the builder confirmed

"I certainly do" Aaron kissed his boyfriend tenderly trying to convey just what he was feeling

There was a small noise, it was Julie trying to catch their attention

"Are you ready to start?"

The two men looked at each other and nodded

Several hours later and the three of them were chatting away like they'd known each other for years, Julie had lost her shyness and was now wandering around the shelves suggesting suitable toys and the age ranges that they covered, she was proving very knowledgeable

At the tills the toys were getting bagged up ready to be delivered to the various charities and to the hospital the amount was climbing Julie was getting nervous but she stood looking at the two young men standing watching the total they didn't seem nervous at all, perhaps there was a Santa Claus and in every day life he looked like either a young builder or mechanic, Christmas really did bring out the best in most people

Sitting in Jackson's van Aaron was studying the receipt he really couldn't believe that they had spent that amount of money on toys, Jackson climbed in beside his boyfriend rested a hand on the mechanics knee and gave it a little squeeze

"Everything okay?"

"Are you sure about this?" Aaron turned to look at his partner

"Yeah and any way it's too late now, we can't disappoint the children can we?" the builder squeezed the younger mans knee again

"But Jackson I think we may have overdone it I mean £25,000.00 on toys and gifts"

"Nah, if you'd have wanted to spend double that amount it would have be okay, everything you do is okay by Me" He kissed his boyfriend before putting the van in gear and heading for The Salvation Army charity drop off point

They dropped the gifts off at each site refusing to leave their names, just wished everyone a Merry Christmas before heading to the next destination, spreading the Christmas cheer as they went.

A/N - Cheesy I know but I for one am starting to get into the swing of things getting ready for Christmas only 10 weeks to go, or for those of us who are Monthly paid - only 2 more pay days (Scary or what!)