Author's Notes : I'd like to take this opportunity to thank anyone that has taken the time to email me personally, comment on my stories or simply read them! It's greatly appreciated and is one of the main reasons I keep attempting to write something I hope you'll enjoy.
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Louise's sparking light hazel eyes failed to hide her excitement. She'd been sat at home on her sofa for over 10 minutes now, her Mickey Mouse PJs keeping her snug and warm whilst she stared at the tree. Its twinkling lights almost hypnotic in their pattern. The bright blue, green and red baubles reflecting the lights, adding to the dazzle and sparkle. She'd been home since midday, had slipped into her PJs the moment she stepped in through the door, making sure to grab the tartan blanket for extra cosiness. Her glowing mood and warm soft feeling adding to her Christmassy feeling.
They liked to keep their first floor flat simple every Christmas, putting all their time and effort into buying the best tree they could, and then lavishing it with all their attention. Their love for Christmas focussed tightly on this one thing. It had certainly paid off. Anyone entering the room had their eyes immediately drawn towards the 7 foot high tree in the corner, adorned with as much Christmas cheer as its branches could hold.
Louise was still staring at the tree when she heard a key in the front door, heard it turning before the door was pushed open.
"Hi Honey, I'm home!" came the laughing lilt of Becky's voice, Louise's girlfriend.
Becky poked her head into the front room, catching Louise pause briefly before turning her head quickly to face her. A little embarrassed as Becky had told her on a number of occasions that obsessing about Christmas wasn't healthy.
"Hi", said Louise, a mild look of guilt spreading across her face.
Becky walked over and gave her a peck on the cheek.
"Now what have I said about staring?" she chided, wagging her finger in an almost comical fashion whilst her bright blue eyes locked onto Louise's sparkly hazel eyes.
Louise stared back. She'd run out of excuses, had tried every single one at least once. All she could manage was a submissive nod, in the hope this would appease Becky.
Becky knew fully well that Louise was mainly interested in the presents beneath the tree. Every Christmas she always asked for one present on Christmas Eve, one small gift, a token if you will. Every year Becky stood her ground. Tradition for her dictated that the unwrapping began on Christmas Day, and not a moment sooner. This inevitably resulted in Louise pouting and complaining, before the second glass of wine had kicked in allowing her to relax and put things into perspective a little better. Becky was confident this year would be no different. This year however, Becky had made some plans.
"So," said Louise, looking Becky in the eye with a quizzical look. "When can I open a present?"
"Are we really going to go through this every year?" asked Becky, glaring back while the corners of her mouth lifted into a slight smile.
"Well....I reckon you're going to have to give in at some point," grinned Louise.
"I am after all worth it."
She quickly jumped back, trying to avoid the reaching arm of Becky as she swiped a hand.
"Be careful what you wish for young lady, that's all I've got say on the matter," said Becky.
She allowed herself time to pour a quick G&T. She wanted to relax now work was over, and was sure that she needed a quick drink before the evening's entertainment started to pick up pace.
"Ooh," cooed Louise. "Is that a threat?" When no answer came she queried
"You haven't bought me anything have you?" the pout of her bottom lip starting.
There's only one way to find out she figured, as she got up from the sofa and headed for the tree, keen to check the labels on every parcel. There must be something there for her.
Before Becky could react, Louise had picked up the closest box and was frantically checking. The red bow wrapped around a box no larger than an old fashioned leather bound book. The bright almost gaudy wrapping paper was easily the stand out present under the tree. Almost as if was intended to be eye catching.
"This has got my name on it!" She shrieked in excitement. "Can I open this one? Can I... please." The last word transformed into a lengthy pleading tone, her voice intoning the hope for the one year in which she could open a gift early.
"Be careful," warned Becky. "Some gifts may have consequences. Are you ready for those?"
Louise furrowed her brow. Consequences? How could a Christmas gift have consequences?
Her desire to be able to open a present on Christmas Eve easily outweighing any concerns she may have had about so called consequences. 'Heck' to consequences she figured, I want to open this one! By now she was rattling the box gently from side to side, looking for any clues that might reveal its contents.
"You do seem to be taken with that box though," sniggered Becky. "One last chance to put the present back down and join me for a nice G&T on the sofa."
Becky patted the empty seat next to her whilst taking a long slow gulp of her drink, emphasising the relaxation to be had with this offer.
Louise felt she was so close this year to getting her first 'early gift', that she was almost brazenly confident that nothing Becky offered as alternatives would make her return this box to nestle in amongst the other gifts under the brightly lit tree.
"We can do that after I've opened this though," beamed Louise. Still rattling the box against her left ear, none the wiser as to its contents.
"I'm not going to be able to dissuade you am I?" asked Becky, her blue eyes twinkling with mischief, mischief that Louise was currently oblivious to.
"Nah uh," smiled Louise, rocking slightly from side to side in a child like manner, hugging the present against the Mickey Mouse motif of her PJ top.
"Oh alright then, just that one," grinned Becky. Her whole face now lit with wicked delight, in anticipation of the evening ahead.
The pause between Becky acquiescing and Louise tearing off the bow couldn't be measured in seconds. Akin to a sprinter that false starts, Louise was off and away already, the bow fluttering and flapping to the floor whilst she tore at the gaudy wrapping, in a rush to get to the contents of her first 'early gift'. A couple of swift tears later and Louise was opening the top of the brown box in her hands. Once open she paused to take in its contents.
There were 3 items in the box. Her eyes focussing first on the bright shiny chrome bullet. About an inch wide and 2 inches long, tapering at both ends to create the sleek bullet shape. She was familiar with sex toys, Becky had broadened her horizons in many ways during the 5 years of their relationship, but this wasn't anything she'd seen before.
The second item to catch her eye was the pair of electric blue and white polka dot knickers. Very nice she thought, smiling to herself.
The third item was however confusing. It looked like an envelope, 'perhaps it's got a gift voucher in it'? she puzzled.
Becky was watching intently whilst Louise was looking at the gifts. Checking for any indication or sign that Louise knew what she was holding in her hands.
Louise took out the envelope and placed the box and its other contents on the table. Gently lifting the gummed flap, she pulled out the piece of light blue paper.
"You'll need to read that aloud," stated Becky still grinning, breaking Louise's train of thought.
With the piece of paper open in front of her, Louise read out aloud.
"I Louise, having constantly badgered Becky over the last 5 years to open a present early, even though fully aware that Becky was very unhappy with this request..."
Louise paused to look at Becky, trying to gauge her real mood behind the wicked grin she currently had.
"...promise to abide by the rules laid out by Becky this Christmas Eve night. Failure to comply will result in the withdrawal of all presents for this Christmas."
Louise paled slightly. Becky could have threatened anything. A spanking was the usual recourse when Louise strayed from the course guided by Becky, although she did normally enjoy this too much, the two of them typically ending up in a sweaty sticky 69, both eager for their lapping tongues to bring the other one off first.
However, no presents was easily the greater punishment. Becky having known fully well Louise's weakness when she had written the letter.
"So," enquired Becky, taking another gulp of her drink, savouring the warm relaxing glow that the alcohol was spreading through her body.
"Do you wish to proceed?"