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Dele Alli: Secret Santa

Synopsis: Laura gets her crush Dele in their groups Secret Santa. She doesn't know what to get him, but John recommends the best gift is a kiss

Word count: 1,642

Warnings: none

Requested: So this was requested by @Jlingz_Wifey, thank you so much for requesting. Sorry this has taken a little while to bring out. I hope you enjoy! If anyone wants to put a request in you can leave it in the comments or you can DM me.

Also, I was at a friend's house yesterday for the whole day so I wasn't able to upload. Sorry! I've tried to make up for this by making today's imagine extra long! Also, I thought I would go for a Christmas theme today. I wanted to give recognisition to all of the promps tumblr page who gave me some inspiration for this imagine. Another note, I the way I have potrayed John Stones in this imagine is in no way represtive of how I perceive him. I personally love him so no tea no shade (ew ik). 

I shut my eyes and wait for the folded piece of paper to be placed on my hand. As I opened my eyes I also open the paper. Dele is what it reads. My heart started beating faster seeing the name of my crush in front of me. Fearing someone will look at my Secret Santa recipient I shoved it in my pocket before looking out in the circle of my friends.

John (A/N: Stones) opens his paper. He clearly wasn't happy with who he got as he furrowed his eyebrows and frowned. I try and keep my laughter in over his childish actions. My eyes move onto the person on his right, Dele. His eyes scan his now unfolded piece of paper and he instantly smiles and happily whispers who he has to John, who just nudges him in the shoulder, much to Dele's annoyance. 

 I wonder who he has.

To say the search for Dele's gift was going awfully would be an understatement. It was near impossible to find an item that he wanted. I asked nearly everyone. My best friend Kylie was no help, neither was Kyle Walker. The only person left to ask was John Stones. It was risky, asking him, as he was such a blabbermouth, however, I had to risk it, as the date of the present exchange was coming up in a matter of days, and I had nothing. Within the first dial he picks up the phone, I breathe a sigh of relief

"Lauraaaaaaa" he exclaims childishly, I laugh. I return his childish remark,

"Johnnnnnn, how are you?" This time, it was his turn to laugh.

"Yeah, I'm really good thank you! How are you? How's your search for your Secret Santa gift coming?" I smile in amazement. How did he know what I wanted to talk about?

"I'm okay, I'm actually really stressed out about my Secret Santa gift. You see I have Dele, and I honestly have no clue what to get him. So, since you guys are such good friends I was wondering if you could help me out?"

"Of course Laura! No problem. What Dele wants from you is actually so obvious. He honestly just wants a snog" I spit out the tea I was just sipping, 

"You're joking." I stand up and start pacing through the house,

"No, I'm being legit. He really likes you" I take a big breath and smile, thank god these feelings weren't just one way. I thank John for his help and hang up. I pull my phone into my chest and hugged it. 

The day of Kylie's Christmas party had finally come, meaning it was time to exchange the Secret Santa gifts. Deciding to go with John's advice I was understandably incredibly nervous. What happens if John was just kidding? I knew I had to do it,  my crush on Dele was growing out of hand. I thought it best to also get him some Christmas cufflinks since he loved wearing suits. Also, I knew that if I didn't get Dele a gift I would have to kiss him in front of all our friends, and I wouldn't be able to take the embarrassment if he rejected me in front of all our friends. As I drove to Kylie's house my nerves continued to build, however, I did my best to only think positively. 

When I finally pulled up to the house I was almost shaking. No matter how Dele reacts, whether that be positively or negatively, my life was never going to be the same. I could either gain a relationship with a man who I've liked for a long time, or I could lose a relationship with one of my closest friends. As I get out of the car I instantly see Kylie running down her driveway to greet me, making my nerves calm down a little.

The time had finally come. All the guests had arrived, everyone had a drink in hand meaning it was time to exchange gifts. We all placed our gifts in the middle of the living room. My heart was beating faster as each second passed as I thought about what I was going to do after this exchange was over. My worries were shut off again by Kylie, who this time asked me to help her hand out gifts. The first gift I had picked up was John's, and as soon as he noticed me coming towards him he smirks and looks at me, then Dele, then back at me. Dele noticed John's strange actions and sent John a confused face. As I hand John his present  I "accidentally" step on his foot which knocked the smirk of his face. He gave me a look as to say "why did you do that" but he only registered what he had done wrong through the glare I threw at him. To which he sent an apologetic look. After handing a few other of our friends their gifts I finally sat down, with my present awaiting in front of me. As soon as everyone had settled we went around the circle opening our gifts and guessing who was our Secret Santa was. As gifts were being opened smiles were taking their form on the receiver. I only hoped Dele would have this reaction, for both gifts I will be giving him.

Suddenly, it was my turn to open my gift. Excitedly I ripped open the wrapping paper to discover a Tiffany & Co box. I gasp. I open the box quickly to find a necklace, one I had been wanting for months now. After staring in awe at the necklace I remember who I had said I wanted it to. I shoot my eyes to Dele, who is smiling directly at me. "Is my Secret Santa Dele?" I ask with confidence in my voice, his smile grows bigger as he responds with,

"Maybe, Maybe not" 

Another 2 or so people opened their presents and then it was Dele's turn. I suck a breath in, worried about whether he will like his present. Much like everyone one of our friends, he rips open his present and almost immediately after getting through the wrapping he lifts the box up and opens it. As soon as he sees the snowman cufflinks he gleams, making me gleam in return. He doesn't hesitate to guess who his Secret Santa was "Is my Secret Santa John?" Both John and I have to keep our laughter in, John not so slyly looks over at me for a second and then returns to look at Dele as he says,

"Maybe, Maybe not"

After we all opened our presents we revealed who's Santa's we were. As we go around the circle, our identities are revealed. Alice, had Kyle. Kylie had John. I announced that I had Dele, making him send a cheeky smile towards me. Kyle had Kylie. John had Alice and much like I had predicted Dele had me. As Dele looked at me I couldn't help but smile back at him, nervously excited for what was about to come.

It didnt take long til the party was back in full swing. With people roaming around the living rooming and kitchen with filled drinks in hand. I let about 10 minutes pass before I gained the courage and walked up to Dele. 

"Hey Dele, Can we just have a quick chat outside for a bit" He gave me a concerned look as he agreed to come. As we walked outside I assured him that nothing was wrong, making his concerned look leave his face. I lead Dele to the outside porch which had Christmas lights hanging from the roof and railing making it look extremely magical.

"So what's up!" He said kindly to which I could only smile.

"Well," I breath in deeply, "Before, I didn't actually give you your full gift" At this point, I was so nervous I couldn't look him in the eyes.

"But what else could you've got me! You have given me more than enough!" He says with great concern.

"Just close your eyes" and as he does I gain some courage and quietly step towards him. When we are chests are nearly touching I put my arms around his neck, he opens his eyes at my sudden movement, however, my sudden movements didn't stop there as I leaned in and kissed him. Dele froze for a couple seconds before finding his own rhythm in the kiss. The kiss was short and sweet, with us breaking it apart to talk about our relationship, to which Dele asked me to be his girlfriend. I obviously said yes. As we walked back in John sent me a smug smile and for once I smiled back. I was so thankful for John for bring me to be with Dele.