[ ✔ ] ᴄᴀʀᴏᴜsᴇʟ - ʟᴊ

A Christmas Special

"Jack, did you get the christmas tree?" I asked, as I adjusted the ribbon of each gift.

"Ehh.. I forgot." Jack rubbed the back of his neck, awkwardly.

I sighed. "Oh, Jack. What am I going to do with you?" 

Jack chuckled slightly.

"Don't worry, I'll make it up to you. I have a little surprise up my sleeve.." He replied mysteriously, before leaving through the door.

"Wait! Where are you going?" I shouted after him.

"Getting a goddamn tree!" A voice shouted back. 

Rolling my eyes, I listened as the footsteps slowly faded away.

Grinning, I quickly headed towards the cabinets where I had stashed Jack's secret present.

Yes, Jack and I were now living together in my shed.

I sighed in relief.

Nobody had touched it or seen it.

It had to be a surprise.

The gift was a little 'Jack in the box classic.' 

It always played that little "Pop! Goes the Weasel." Song.

I wasn't sure if Jack had liked it, but I was hopeful.

I placed the present carefully back in the cabinet and closing it slightly.

As I did, I heard a soft rustling.

I turned around to see Jack pulling an enormous pine tree into the doorway.

"Uh.. Jack? What's this?" I asked, trying not to burst out laughing.

"Heh.. I never knew it was this big.." Jack grunted, pulling the tree harder.

"Here, let me help." I offered as I went by his side.

As I came closer, the tree became larger.

I grabbed hold of the tree and pulled with all my might.

Jack pulled too.

We both grunted and pulled as hard as we could.

Finally, the tree popped inside, sending the leaves in our faces.

"Eek!" Jack shrieked as he tried to get the leaves out of his face.

I giggled as the leaves surrounded us.

"C'mon. You big douche. Let's get this started before night comes." I said, giggling.

(Le Time Skip)

I stared proudly as the christmas tree glimmered with different decorations.

Suddenly, I felt a pair of arms around my waist, pulling my body closer to something.

I turned around to see Jack smiling like a goof.

Rolling my eyes, I smacked him in the head.

Jack winced as he rubbed his head.

"Oww! What was that for!?" He shouted.

"For being my boyfriend, dummy." I teased.

Jack stopped rubbing his head, and stared at me.

He started smiling wider.

He then pulled something out of his pocket.

It was a little gift box, decorated in black and white stripes.

He extended the little box towards me.

"For you," He said simply.

I stared in awe, then back at him.

I raced towards him, hugging him tightly.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!!" I yelled, grabbing the gift box.

"Oof." Jack winced, as I struck him.

I quickly tore the wrapped and lifted the lid of the box.

Inside, placed a little keychain doll.

The doll, was black in white, and looked like Jack.

The doll was holding a little heart, with a message.

I read the message.

"My little doll" 

I hugged it softly against my chest.

"Jack.. it's wonderful.." I whispered.

Jack came towards me and hugged me.

"I thought you would like it." He said.

I pulled away from the hug.

"Oh! I forgot." I said, remembering the surprise gift for Jack.

Jack looked confused for a second. 

I quickly headed towards the cabinet, opening it and lifting the gift box carefully.

I headed towards him and handed the box to him.

"Hehe.." I giggled.

Jack ruffled my hair as he tore the wrapper, and opened the lid to the gift box.

I could see his eyes widen as he saw the little Jack in the Box.

"You like it?" I asked nervously.

Jack lifted his gaze towards my eyes.

"I love it.." He whispered softly.

I smiled widely.

"Oh! I also have a second gift for you." Jack said, burrowing his hands into his pockets.

I tilted my head to get a peek at the gift.

"What is it?" I asked, curiously.

"You'll see. Now, close your eyes. It's a surprise!" He said.

I closed my eyes, smiling.

'Fumble, Fumble.'

"Okay, now you can open them!"

I opened my eyes to see Jack holding a mistletoe, grinning like a doofus.

I pretended to frown, but deep inside, I was giggling really hard.

"You big doofus.." I sighed.

"Hey, at least I'm your big doofus." He replied.

"Yeah, I'll admit it." I smiled.

He held the mistletoe above us.

Before I could do or say anything, Jack leaned closer, and a pair of soft warm lips smacked mines.

As his lips slowly made their way towards mines, 

I could hear some soft faint music in the background.

I recognised it immediately. It was a little song that would remain in my heart forever..

"All around the mulberry bush,

the monkey chased the weasel.

Monkey thought t'was all in fun,

Pop! Goes the weasel."