Random AU's for the Ineffable Husbands that either come out of my mind or got inspired by other AU's in the community (if that is the case, I'll specify from where and who the original AU came from). Chapter lengths may vary from very short to very...
Context: Crowley gets Aziraphale a present. The angel recalls all the other presents he's given him over the millennia and feels the need to give him one in return. He quickly realizes that finding a gift Crowley will like is proving harder than he would've liked.
Word Count: 2,000
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Crowley sauntered into the bookshop with his usual swagger, bell announcing his arrival. He was immediately greeted by his favorite being in the entire universe.
"I didn't expect you here so early, dearest. If you like, I can close up so we can- what's in the box?"
Crowley was holding a fairly large black box, about as tall as his torso, with a red ribbon bow which kept it sealed. The fingers on his right hand were anxiously drumming at the side of the box as he pursed his lips and shrugged. "Was just perusing online the other day, went down a bit of a rabbit hole and found something I thought you might like."
"Oh, darling. You shouldn't have."
"You haven't even seen what it is." Countered the demon.
"Even so. You're always spoiling me."
Crowley shrugged. "Because I like to."
That was enough for Aziraphale. If he insisted so much in showering him with gifts, who was he to deny him? "Alright then. May I open it?"
Crowley gave him a nod and stepped closer so the blond could reach the ribbon. He kept holding the box while the angel's deft fingers undid the crimson bow. As the silk fell to the sides of the box and Aziraphale lifted the lid, he found himself slack-jawed. His eyes glanced up to meet Crowley's and the demon's smirk was a proud one for sure.
Inside the box was a teddy bear. A very plush thing wearing a white cotton nightshirt with three big yellow buttons, a nightcap to match the shirt, which only covered one of its ears, and black slippers. It even had a tin candlestick holder in its right hand. The angel gently took it out of the box to examine it further and that's when he realized who the bear was supposed to be, after remembering another bear known for his lack of trousers.
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He couldn't help but smile. "You bought me a Winnie the Pooh plushie?" He asked, still surprised.
"Reminded me of you. I'm fairly sure I saw you wearing a nightshirt like that a few decades ago. Plus, this style suits you more than the really yellow version with the red shirt you see everywhere these days..." Explained Crowley.
"I love it, dear. Thank you." Said the angel, holding the bear just a bit tighter against his chest.
The demon looked very pleased with himself before putting the box on the floor. "You're welcome, angel."
Aziraphale was looking at Crowley with so much love and he was about to reach for the demon when he noticed something else, upon moving the plush toy closer to his face.
