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Merry Christmas, @ineffablybookish!

“The Alcove”

Winter Solstice gift for @mdzs-rabbithole!

It’s early on Christmas morning. There’s a fresh flurry of snow outside. Magnus and Alec are playing footsies on the couch in the new socks *somebody* brought them overnight for Christmas...

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Merry Christmas, @killiarious!

Today’s the day Derek thinks as he blinks into a clear winter’s night. His finger playing with something small in his jacket pocket. Today’s the day Derek breathes as Stiles approaches him, smiling widely.

Neither of them speak as they drive through the dark woods. There’s something in the air between them that words would ruin. At a small clearing they park the car and climb out. Derek rolls a blanket out, over the forest floor for them to lay on and they gaze up at the stars that peak and wink at them though the trees.

Stiles sighs happily and reaches for Derek.

Today’s the day, Derek reminds himself. And without a word, Derek places a smooth cold object into Stiles’s warm palm.

Stiles is still for a moment, then he asks, “Today’s the day?”  Derek looks shyly into Stiles’s questioning face and confirms, “Today’s the day.”

“Finally!” Stiles shouts with glee, making Derek laugh with joy and relief. Derek slips the glittering engagement ring on Stiles’s ring finger and admires it.

Today’s the day, Derek smiles, and it’s perfect.

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Merry Christmas, @fyeahsterek72!

I really had a blast making your gift. I too enjoy many of the same tropes as you do so I was happy to get your assignment.

Merry Christmas, @theydraggedmein!

Merry Christmas, @andykzsstuff!

Ho ho ho, this is a Secret🎅🏻Santa gift for @fairydustedtheory​. You asked for: Fluff and romance. I hope you enjoy it my dear ❤️. 

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Pajama Party

It’s cold outside. Stiles loves the holidays, but it’s cold outside. Don’t get him wrong, it’s a beautiful night, the snow is falling, the world is quite, and Stiles is currently laying next to the love of his life, his new fiancé Derek Hale. But…it’s cold outside, which means it’s cold inside too. As Derek rolls over in his sleep, Stiles slips out of bed and sneaks around his childhood bedroom until he finds what he’s looking for. A large box, filled with Christmas themed pajamas that Stiles received from “Santa” every year as far as he can remember. Stiles is pulling the box from his closet when a voice from behind him nearly startles him to death. But it’s only Derek asking what Stiles is doing. Stiles explains that he is currently freezing to death and his plan to wear festive pajamas in order to save his life. Pajamas Stiles is so graciously willing to share with Derek of course. At that, Derek rolls his tired eyes, but there’s a chuckle in his voice when he reminds Stiles that he is sharing a bed with an actual werewolf now, and if Stiles lets him, Derek can keep him warm all night. Pajamas not required.

Stiles smiles to himself, feeling his cheeks grow pink. But the opportunity so see Derek in comfy Christmas pajamas is too much to pass up. So they compromise.

It’s cold outside, but Stiles could care less. The love of his life is dressed in an ugly winter animal theme thermal shirt while Stiles dawns his favorite button up holly pajama set. Derek pulls Stiles in closer, and as Derek presses his heated palm into Stiles’s skin, Stiles grins and thinks to himself, that he will never be cold again.