Author's Note: Happy holidays everyone! I know, I haven't updated since October, but my New Year's resolution is to update faster. So, anyways, I'm going to be posting holiday-themed stuff here for a bit. These chapters are NOT part of the main storyline. If you have any holiday-themed requests, let me know! I'd be glad to write lots of cute fluffy holiday-themed chapters! Please enjoy!

This was not how he planned to spend Christmas Eve.

He knew he should've left the team's headquarters when Nate left, but Parker was still working on stuff and as much as he hated to admit it, Eliot didn't feel right about letting her be all alone on Christmas Eve. He would just keep her company until she decided she wanted to go. He was just being nice, that's it. It was nothing more than that. In fact, he was even doing it for Sophie. She had been the one who had practically begged him to stay because she was worried about Parker working too hard. Yeah, he was doing this for Sophie.

"Snowed in?" Parker questioned. "What does that mean?" She looked up at him with such wide-eyed innocence that his anger lessened just a little bit.

"It means we're not leaving here anytime soon." Eliot replied as he shut the curtain that allowed the team to take a rare look outside. Sophie had been the one who has insisted on getting a huge window. She had claimed to Nate that their headquarters were "too dark" and finally her nagging had caused Nate to relent. The team now had one huge window that let them see outside and today, Eliot was grateful that Sophie had won the battle. If he or Parker had tried to open the door, the snow would've frozen them!

"We can't leave?" Parker asked, worried. "But who will watch my money? And rob the toy store? I always rob the toy store this time of year!"

"Parker," Eliot snapped and instantly he regretted it for fear flashed in the thief's eyes. Parker sniffed and Eliot realized with a start that she was crying. His eyes widened in shock. "Look, it'll be okay." He held his hand out to her comfortingly to her. "We've got plenty of food and it's not like there is nothing to do here. Besides, the snow should be melted by tomorrow morning. We'll be able to leave soon."

"Really?" Parker questioned as she wiped a tear away.

"Yeah, don't worry," Eliot assured her. "Hey, I'll even bake something. How does that sound?" He desperately wanted to see her smile again. For some reason, her happiness was the only thing that mattered at the moment. He briefly wondered why Parker had such an effect on him, but quickly dismissed it as Parker smiled and wiped her tears away.

"Cookies?"

"Even better," Eliot replied with a huge grin on his face. "Cup cakes."

"With frosting?" Parker exclaimed.

"Yes." Eliot answered.

"That's great!" She tugged on Eliot's arm and pulled him towards the kitchen. "Will you make them now? Please?"

Eliot just laughed and let himself be tugged along.

Sophie smiled as she watched the live feed that Hardison had set up in their headquarters. She really needed to make he got an extra-special gift this year. After all, without him, she would've never been able to see the sight that was before her.

Eliot was teaching Parker how to make cupcakes!

"What are you up to?" Nate questioned as he planted a kiss on Sophie's cheek.

"I'm spying on Eliot and Parker," Sophie replied honestly. "He's teaching her how to make cupcakes."

"He is?" Nate echoed, surprised.

"Yes!" Sophie exclaimed.

"You know, Sophie, if I didn't know better," Nate began. "I would've said you planned this all out."

"Me?" Sophie asked. "Play matchmaker? Never!"

Nate chuckled dryly.

Eliot smiled as he gently put the last of the dishes in the sink. He would clean them later tomorrow, but for now, he wouldn't dare make any noise for the world.

Parker was asleep after all. She looked like an angel for her face was so serene. Her hair fell in little wisps around her face as she slept on the counter.

Eliot glanced at the clock as he pulled Parker from her chair and the counter and into his arms in order to put her down on one of the spare beds that the team often kept.

12:00.

"Merry Christmas, Parker." Eliot mumbled.

And holding Parker securely in his arms, Eliot realized just how lucky he was.

Author's Note: As I said, feel free to request holiday themed chapters so long as they are NOT M-rated. Please review and request!