It was Christmas Eve. Jesse and Grace sat together on the couch in front of the fire, snuggled together and enjoying being close. It had been a while since they were able to just sit together like this and they wanted to savor every moment of it. The room was pleasantly warm from the fire that crackled in the fireplace; snow fell softly outside the window blanketing the world. The only light in the room came from the fire place and a few candles scattered about and of course the Christmas in the corner. They had decided to go with a real tree this year and its earthy pine scent filled the room along with the smell of ginger bread that Grace had baked a little while ago.
Jesse had her arms wrapped around her lover, loving how Grace seemed to fit perfectly against her. "I have something for you." She whispered softly into her lover's ear.
"What is it?" Grace asked as a small smile touched her lips.
"Close your eyes." Jesse said and waited for Grace to do so before getting off the couch and taking a small box out of the Christmas tree branches. She sat back down beside Grace and placed it in her hands.
Feeling the velvet covered box in her slender fingers Grace opened her eyes. "Jesse!" She grinned. "We said we weren't giving gifts on Christmas Eve."
"I know." Jesse was smiling from ear to ear. "But I couldn't wait."
Excitement made Grace's green eyes sparkle as she carefully opened up the small box. She kept telling herself it wasn't what she thought it was. It couldn't be. It had to be a pair of earrings. But as soon as the lid snapped open with a soft creak she gasped and her hand flew to cover her mouth. "Jesse!"
Inside the box, nestled in pearly white satin was a beautiful 18k yellow gold engagement ring with a 2.5 caret pear shaped diamond with two smaller round diamonds on either side of it. It was gorgeous and must've cost a fortune. Tears stung Grace's eyes as she looked at it. "Jesse?"