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Who thinks you are crazy?

I was worried you did after how bold I was the other night.

You definitely are not crazy.

[Relieved smile.] Good, because I'd really like to see you again.

Also, I bought you a Christmas present.

I'd like to see you again too.

You didn't have to do that.

I know, but I wanted to. It's a bit heavy though so let me know when you want it.

Are you free tonight? My brother's out of town and so I could show you how obscenely huge my apartment is.

As it so happens, I am free tonight. It's my off shift.

Why don't you come over and I'll make dinner? I kinda miss you.

When do you want me?

Whenever you're free. I was just finishing my shopping-- [Nodding toward the bags balanced on her shoulder.] --and then going home. Everyone else has left for the holidays, so I'm the attorney on call.

I'm free now. [He smiled and walked over lightening her load of bags.]

Oh thank you. But be careful, it's a little heavy.

[Like the giant cube-shaped box that she bought for him. She leans over and presses a thank you kiss to the corner of his mouth.]

I guess I just got a little nervous. I don't normally make a move on guys the first time I go out with them. But I felt something different with you.

I got it.

[He smiled gently at that kiss. He usually wasn't like that either but he couldn't deny the attraction. Maybe it was the fact he got to know her and spent time talking to her. Sure he stopped just short of taking her to bed, even though god he had wanted to. Kissing had done very well for him, and the touching.]

I know exactly what you mean.

Okay so it's not just me.

[She had been trying so hard to respect him and stick to her promise that she would be different. So it was probably good that they had waited though she had been just as willing.]

Why don't you come over and I'll give you your present now? Though I have to say there's nothing on me to unwrap today.

[Trying to be funny now.]

No it's not just you.

[He smiled gently as he walked with her.]

Did you drive? Hey unwrapping you is just as fine no matter the wrapping.

I did. I needed to get a few last things and I wanted to go out rather than spend all day hanging out with myself.

And I'm glad you feel that way. Because I mean...that would be nice. If you ever wanted to.

If I wasn't such a gentleman, you'd of been unwrapped already.

But I like that you're a gentleman. That's part of what makes me like you. Though I want that with you too, believe me I do.

[Walking him to her SUV and unlocking the truck so they can load up her car. When they're done she looks over at him.]

You're the one I want, Jeff. If you'll have me.

[He loads her bags in and smiles listening to her. His arm slipped around her waist drawing her close. He kisses her softly, letting the kiss linger for a few savored moments.]

I'll definitely have you.

[She kisses him back and her smile is instant as she cuddles close to him for a moment. It's also cold and he's warm.]

I think I just got an early Christmas present.

[He smiled and hugged her close.]

So did I.

[Giving him another quick kiss.]

Come on. Let's go home, I think some hot cocoa is in order and I do want you to see what I actually got you. It's awesome.

[He returned the kiss and smiled, before he opened her car door for her.]

I can't wait to see.

[Once they got to her building she shouldered open the door and helped him carry everything in, stashing it under a modest Christmas tree in the corner.]

Make yourself comfortable. I'll put the drinks on. Do you want marshmallows?

[Yes she's going all Martha Stewart on this holiday.]

I'd love some marshmallows. Do you have peppermint sticks too?

[He took something out of his pocket and placed it under her tree too when she wasn't looking.]