"'s probably because you're stomach is huge," Niall managed to throw out between his laughs. Zayn's heart melted at the glorious sound, wanting to hear it every day for the rest of his life. "Here, let me help you," Niall suggested after he had gotten all his giggles out. Zayn released the buckle and let Niall's nimble fingers do the work.
The blonde yanked harshly at it, finally being able to get the end through the buckle. He pulled it tightly, getting a groan from his boyfriend. "That's r-really tight," Zayn grunted, patting his large stomach. Niall only laughed and grabbed Zayn's matching red jacket.
"I know, but the kids will love it." Zayn only nodded in agreement, allowing Niall to help him slip his arms into the sleeves. The white puffy cuff scratched and irritated his wrists, but he tried his best to ignore it. "You look so cute," Niall complimented, pecking Zayn's lips before grabbing Zayn's Santa hat and beard. Zayn placed the hat on and hooked the beard over his face, hoping that he wasn't recognizable.
He waddled over to their mirror to peer at himself, smiling when he saw Niall staring at him from behind him. "I love you so much, you know," Zayn informed the blue eyed boy as he turned around and staggered back to the one he loved.
"I know, Zayn," Niall smiled, looking into the elder's eyes. He wanted to kiss him, but the thought of having the white hair of the beard in his mouth did no appeal to him. "Now hurry up and grab your sack of toys, the children need to get to bed soon." Zayn nodded and picked up his sack, which was rather light because it only had two presents in it.
"Oh no," he mumbled, reaching down and picking up the boots from the floor. "We forgot to put my boots on first."
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"Nichole! Michael!" Niall called from the bottom of the stairs. The two kids came dashing from where they were playing a game of Sorry!. "Guess who just came to our house!" The two looked at each other before looking back at their uncle.
"Santa!" They shouted in unison, running towards Niall. He laughed and grabbed both of their arms.
"That's right, but you have to wait down here for him. Remember, only good children get presents!" The two sat patiently on the ground, their eyes glued to the stairs where they hoped Santa would appear. And he did a moment later, his sack flung over his back, the boots they had worked together to put on were on his feet.
"Santa!" They shouted together again, leaping to their feet.
"Ho, ho, ho," Zayn laughed cheerfully as Niall got a chair for his boyfriend to sit on. "Are you two the kids that I need to make a special delivery to?" They nodded eagerly as Zayn sat down on the chair, setting his bag on the ground beside them. "Well? Are you going to sit on my lap and tell me what you want?"
They both jumped onto Zayn's lap, staring happily up at who they thought was Santa. "Oh, Santa," Michael grinned, "I really, really want a new Barbie doll." Zayn laughed merrily, warming the atmosphere.
"Me too! Me too!" Nichole bounced excitedly, her green eyes bright.
"Well let's see what I brought in my sack," Zayn responded, reaching behind Michael's back to grab the bag. The two children bounced excitedly in Zayn's lap as he dug to the bottom of the sack, picking out one of the toys. "Ah! A new Barbie doll for the precious little girl." Nichole squealed as she snatched the doll, eyeing it with fascination.
"What about me?" Michael pouted, jutting out his lower lip.
"Patience," Zayn chuckled, reaching into his bag again and grabbing the remaining toy. Michael squawked and allowed Zayn to place the doll into his hands. He and Nichole let out a quick thank you to Zayn as they dropped to the floor, tearing at the plastic packaging.
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