Loving River

Loving thirty-six | Christmas special

Love the giver more than the gift.

Semmy Carson

"Merry Christmas!" I squealed and started jumping on my boyfriend who was still asleep.

The lazy ass.

"Hmm.. Five more minutes mom" River whined and murmured sleepy, turning the other way around to sleep further.

"River Allen! You must wake up right now or no kisses for you mister!" I giggled loudly when his eyes immediately opened up.

Someone loves my kisses a lot.

My arms wrapped itself around his big and warm body as I snugged in his chest. Our eyes locked with each other and I swore for a second I could feel myself slipping into those gray orbs. He always knew how to stop my world from spinning.

If only I could watch him all day long, I would..

"Now, where is my kiss?" His low morning voice sounded as he was smirking at me.

Such a sneaky stupid sports jock!

"Come here my beautiful man.." I whispered and placed my lips on his full red ones.

The sparks ignited between us once our lips slowly moved against one another and my heart beat fastened whilst I got it warm inside. Those weird goozebumps rolled over my skin and tingles played at the top of my fingers. You could feel the passion and love between us on this early Christmas Morning. It was almost magical.

"I love you.." I smiled as I broke the kiss.

A soft gasp left my mouth when his smile widened and his gray eyes shone with something I've never seen before.

Did I do that to him? Because I loved seeing it.

"I love you Semmy, Merry Christmas my baby boy" He smiled and kisses my forehead, hugging me in his strong arms.

The smile on my face appeared too while I cuddled him close to me, loving how his warmth easily wrapped around me and how I could hear both of our heartbeats synchronize.

This boy belonged to me and he was finally mine.

I never want to let go of him.

"Awe look how cute, you're blushing!" He pointed out and laughed at me like he won the biggest price.

Instead, I was the one who won the biggest price, because I had him.

"Stop it!" I pouted soft. "Meanie.."

"Adorable.." He awed and kissed my nose, making me blush even more.

Always choosing the wrong moment.. Those stupid cheeks!

"How about we stay in all day, cuddling and watching movies? Oh and not to forget, giving our presents to each other of course" He offered.

"Sounds like a wonderful plan, everything is when you'll be there" I smiled and played with his messy brown hair, enjoying this small moment between us.

"You little flirt!" He grinned soft and kissed me again. "I have the same feeling about you Semmy.. Everything for my best friend, and boyfriend" He admitted, smiling ever so brightly.

I could never get used at hearing those words, but I definitely loved it. My heart was partying and dancing around the entire time.

"Stop being so perfeeeect!" I giggled and hugged him tight.

"Perfection doesn't exist" He grinned. "Oh wait, you're here so perfection does exist" He smirked and held me proudly.

"Awee.." I gasped and pushed him soft. "Now you really have to stop!"

"Complimenting my boy? Never ever" He promised me.

Another stupid blush crept up my cheeks whilst I grabbed River's hand and dragged him with me downstairs to the living room.

Both of us started with putting many huge blankets and pillows on the cough, preparing hot chocolate and pancakes and as last we picked a santa movie filled with humor.

"Okay! Everything is set baby" River kissed my lips and walked towards the tall christmas tree that we decorated with silver and gold colors.

It was at only this moment that I noticed all those presents under the tree. My curious side got the best of me as I watched with big eyes.

"Merry Christmas" He smiled and handed me two big presents.

"What is it? Why so big!" I gaped at the cool wrapping paper.

"Cause you've been so sweet all year and you've been through so much. I bet you're Santa's little favorite" He winked, making me blush.

"Oh hush!" I giggled and opened one of the presents.

My eyes widened as I watched in awe. He made me a board with many pictures of us two hanging on it. Some of them were from our childhood and before we dated, a couple are from when we became boyfriends and from our amazing dates.

I smiled at one in particular, the one that he kissed my cheek and my smile was as wide as ever on that picture.

"River! Oh I am so gonna hang this on my bedroom wall! This is the best!" I squealed and kissed his cheek happily. "Thank you!"

"Thank Santa, not me baby" He laughed soft, winking again. "Now open the other one"

I eagerly opened the other one and noticed it was a huge book, seeing a small drawing of River and I on the cover.

"The stupid sports jock book. How does it work? Ripp a piece of paper, write your biggest insults inside and give it to the stupid sport jock!" I giggled out loud, almost getting tears in my eyes.

Hell, I am so gonna use this.

"Great, now you can insult me whenever you want on a piece of paper" He grinned and shook his head.

"Yes! And now it's your turn!" I smiled and gave the best present to him.

"A football with my name on it? Wow.." He murmured when he opened it up.

"Cool!" I smiled and gave him another one.

He slowly opened it and smiled. "A football shirt with my name on the back! How cool?!" He grinned and kissed my lips a couple of times which let me blush again.

"Merry Christmas!" I squealed and jumped on his lap, throwing my arms around his neck.

"Let's watch the movie, eat and cuddle all day!" He yelled exciting as we stood up.

He threw the new football shirt on before he lifted me in my arms and took my to the cough.

"Ah! Stupid sports jock!" I giggled, holding on to him.

"The stupid sports jock is on vacation now, you can write him a letter with that book" He winked and layed us down, wrapping the blankets around us as he pulled me on top of his chest.

"Then I guess I have to watch the movie and cuddle the rest of the day with you!" I smiled.

"With you.. Sounds like a dream to me" He whispered and kissed my lips before starting the movie.

Merry Christmas my loves. Hope you get what you want, whether it's a present or not. I love you all! 🌲♥️

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