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Author's Note: I've never written erotica before, so I welcome any and all constructive criticism, as I am certain I have room for improvement. Thanks, and Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!
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Clara dropped her bag on the side table as she stepped inside her apartment. Three whole days off for the holidays, she was thrilled. Managing the shoe department of Nordstrom was no small feat, and a break was welcome. She planned to do nothing but lounge around, luxuriating in the time to herself. It was time for no pants, no bra, and no worries.
Ding dong
, her doorbell rang out. She wasn't expecting anyone, but sometimes a neighbor's kids liked to go caroling in the halls, which was usually pretty cute, well worth the five minutes they'd take to warble out 'Jingle Bells'.
Clara checked the peephole, surprised to see the hot security guard at her door.
That
security guard. The one who dropped by Clara's department maybe a little more often than was strictly necessary. The one who was well-built, darkly handsome, and had just recently asked for her number. She'd happily given it to him, but his coming to her apartment was a surprise.
What on Earth was he doing here?
Clara pondered.
Curious, but cautious, Clara unlocked and opened the door to her apartment. "Hello? Can I help you?" she asked.
"Hello," he said. "Santa sent me. Can I come in?"
"Wait, Santa? The
mall
Santa? How does he know where I live?" Clara asked, leaning against the doorway and grinning in amusement. She hadn't realized he was this interested, maybe this would be a merry holiday season after all.
"He knows where everyone lives. Remember, 'sees you when you're sleeping, knows when you're awake'?" he quoted, watching her intently, but waiting for her to agree before advancing into her personal space.
"Santa sounds like a real creep. But really, did the girls from work put you up to this? I bet it was Marie," Clara wondered.
The gals she managed at work had dragged her to get pictures taken with the mall Santa on a break just yesterday. The one the mall had hired that year was just perfect; friendly, jolly, and thank heavens not handsy.
He'd asked Clara what she wanted for Christmas. Since none of her answers would've been socially acceptable, she said, "Surprise me!" Santa had laughed, and said he'd make sure she got everything she deserved this Christmas.
"Marie did drop a hint or two, something about how you thought I was hot? 'Surface of the sun' hot, was it? But she didn't tell me where you live. Like I said, Santa sent me. I'm here to give you what you deserve for Christmas," he shifted his weight, moving the rucksack from one shoulder to the other.
Clara didn't miss the play of muscles in his arms and across his chest under his shirt, as he moved. She could smell his cologne, he had just enough on for her to sense it. It was subtle, spicy, sexy.
"The hell with it, want to come in, maybe have some eggnog?" Clara said, throwing caution to the wind. She'd talked to him enough at work for the past six months, flirting with him every time they saw each other, for his surprise arrival at her door to be more interesting than scary. She was certain either Marie or maybe Jane had slipped him her address.
"Sure," he said, grinning. He walked in, not setting his rucksack down at the door. He gestured for her to lead the way, and she walked him to the living room. She didn't mind taking the lead, why not let him get a good eyeful before the fun began?
"Do you like brandy with your eggnog, or rum?" Clara asked as she turned to face him.
"As I said, I'm here to give you what you deserve for Christmas," he replied, ignoring her question. He seemed to be growing taller as he walked toward her, taking up more space in the small apartment. His footsteps were getting louder too. She hadn't yet noticed the claws sprouting from his fingers.
"And what, exactly, do you think I deserve for Christmas?" Clara smirked, hands on her hips, eyeing his face. She knew that next would be a torrid kiss, perhaps some oral, maybe even a fuck on the floor. A little Christmas fun, why not? It had been too long, and he looked like a good time...
"On your knees," he growled. Clara finally noticed, his hairline was changing, it looked like his long brown hair had...horns in it?
"Hey, wait..." Clara stammered, eyes widening.
"On. Your. KNEES," he repeated, snarling as he swung his huge arm up. He threaded his clawed fingers into the hair on the back of her head, holding it firmly in his fist.
He forced her head toward the ground, causing her legs to buckle. She let out a yelp as she was shoved onto her hands and knees by her hair. He pushed her further, so her face was held to the floor, her cheek on the cold hardwood.