Young Love (Gabentine Fics)

A Christmas Wish

(AU)
Clementine's POV

"Mama, let's go sit on Santa's lap and tell him what we want this year!"

It was a sight to see as I let myself be dragged around by my 5 year old to stand in line for Santa. The mall was packed with Christmas shoppers and they frantically scurried around, trying to locate gifts for others in each store. I had already done my shopping for the year and decided to take AJ to see Santa.

The line moved slowly as each kid told Santa what they wanted this year. Santa sounded a little odd at first but, I couldn't see him because of the line. AJ didn't seem to notice as he was thinking about what to ask for. I smiled at him and he returned it before asking me once again what I wanted.

"I have everything I've ever wanted right here. That's you, AJ."

I gave his stomach a little tickle and he laughed at me and swatted my hand away. We both returned our attention to the line and found that we were almost up. I looked around at the other families and felt my heart break at the scene. Fathers had their children on their shoulders and helping them move through the crowds. AJ didn't seem to notice them and for that I was grateful. AJ's father split the moment he found out I was pregnant and hasn't been back. So, I was 20 years old and raising a child on my own. It was extremely difficult to take on a task like that alone but, it became easier with time. That doesn't mean that I don't want someone to hold me at night or tell me everything is going to be okay. I still want to find my other half.

"Next!"

I jumped at the shout and looked to see that it was our turn. I walked closer to Santa and motioned AJ to go sit on his lap. He climbed up with Santa's help and was positioned on one of his knees. AJ looked back at me and tapped Santa's other free knee for me to sit. I shook my head at him and Santa just laughed and motioned me over. I walked closer and felt myself be tugged down on his lap. Up close this Santa wasn't like any Santa I've ever seen, this one was hot. His skin was a mocha color and his voice was smooth like honey. His eyes twinkled as he asked AJ what he wanted for Christmas. AJ pulled him down and whispered in his ear. The hot Santa nodded his head and then set his eyes on me.

"And what do you want for Christmas, little lady?"

"For AJ's wishes to come true."

The Santa smiled at me and gave me a wink before reaching over and pulling out two candy canes. I took one and gave the other to AJ before leaving the hot Santa behind. AJ skipped along while eating his candy and we walked throughout the mall, looking at decorations and stopping for some hot chocolate.

We were in the mall for nearly two more hours and stopped at the food court to eat dinner. I ordered us a regular sized pepperoni pizza and sat at a small table before digging in. I was halfway into my third slice when a voice came from behind me.

"Is this seat taken?"

I whipped around to see a gorgeous man around my age wearing a white shirt and red velvet pants.

Holy shit! It's hot Santa!

"Nope. It's all yours."

He gave me a smile and sit down next to me before greeting AJ. He had a small bag from Subway and pulled out a foot long sandwich. I glanced at him once more before asking him for his name.

"Well on weekends I go into disguise but, other times I go by Gabriel Garcia."

"Clementine Marsh and this is AJ Marsh."

He shook my hand and then AJ's little hand. We ate together and exchanged stories about each other. Time flew by and when I glanced at my phone, I found it to be almost 8:30.

"Oh my god, it's nearly 9 and the mall closes at 9."

Gabriel looked disappointed that it was time to go but, quickly covered it up.

"Well it's been nice to meet you guys, I hope to see you again."

"Me too. Goodbye, Gabriel."

He waved goodbye and we started making our way to the exit. As soon as we were outside, I heard someone holler at us.

"Hey! Hold up!"

Gabriel came up to us in a hurry and handed me a small piece of paper. I looked confused at him and he gave me a small smile before giving me a peck on the cheek.

"Merry Christmas, Clementine."

I blushed and he just winked before turning back to the mall. I looked down at the paper and blushed even harder.

We should get coffee sometime. I hope I can make AJ's wish come true. Call me ;)
(607) xxx-xxxx

AJ just waved goodbye once more to Gabriel and smiled at me.

"Hey, AJ?"

"Yeah?"

"What did you wish from Santa?"

"A new dad."