Shuffle had woken up earlier than usual today. With Christmas being less than twenty-four hours away, he wasn't going to let this last day go to waste. As he rolled out of bed, he shivered, finally feeling how cold it truly was. Shuffle contemplated just crawling back into bed until later on during the day. After one look back to a sprawled out Trixie, her cute little snorts coming out as it looked like she was having a really good dream, Shuffle smiled as his resolve steeled. He got some warm clothes and went to get a quick shower before heading out.
Trixie woke up two hours later, turning over to notice Shuffle wasn't in the bed with her. Her first instinct was to get mad; it seemed that for the last two weeks he was already up and gone before she was even awake. She knew he was planning something for his mother on the twenty-sixth, so she wasn't completely mad at him, save for not letting her help.
Trixie rolled off the bed only for a moment before diving back onto it again.
Holy crap, it's so freaking cold!
Trixie cocooned herself back into the blankets, instantly absorbing the warmness of them.
Welp, I'm not going anywhere for a bit.
Trixie sighed as she dared to reach out for her phone and the remote to Shuffle’s TV, turning it on just for some noise and using her phone to message Shuffle.
You hurry home, its cold and I am NOT getting out of bed.
Trixie relaxed back into the bed as she focused on the TV but something else had her attention after a few minutes her phone buzzed as she got a message back from Shuffle.
On swiftest wings, my Sapphire just had to grab something from the store.
Trixie smiled. She loved the nickname that he gave her: Sapphire Star. Trixie always wondered where it was from, but it was still a nice name. It gave her a warm fuzzy feeling, and she enjoyed it.
Trixie flipped through the channels on the TV, trying to find something interesting to watch, but after three full loops, nothing of significance stood out to her. Finally, she decided to get up and grab the P-station remote that was docked on its charging kit and try something new. Once it was powered on, Trixie signed into her account and looked around on the home screen. Shuffle rarely got on it anymore, but when he did, Trixie would watch him play some of his games. After a few minutes of searching, she settled on a particular application she hadn't seen before.
“TeamWatch”… what's this? Trixie wondered as she started the application.
Snow… it had to snow while I was busy… really nature?!
Shuffle grumbled as he re-entered the house, bags in hand as he shook off the snow that was on his body. He made his way to the kitchen so he could put everything he bought away.
After finishing, Shuffle turned to see if anyone else was home when he heard something faint. It sounded kinda like a cheer, almost. Shuffle followed the voice upstairs and into his own room. As he reached for the handle, a familiar voice line sounded out.
FIRE IN THE HOLE!
“No fucking way…” Shuffle silently opened the door, revealing Trixie with his headset on, eyes glued to the screen. To his surprise, she had indeed been playing his games.
Shuffle chuckled silently as he watched, not wanting to ruin the moment. Trixie let out a loud holler of joy as she got a full team kills with her hero's Destro-Tire.
“Nice, you’re already a better Demotrap than I am,” Shuffle said to her ear, making her jump forward.
“OH MY GOD SHUFFLE DON'T DO THAT!” Trixie yelped out, making the boy collapse on his bed laughing.
“So, I see you found TeamWatch.”
“Yes, and it's SO MUCH FUN!” She yelled excitedly.
Shuffle sat up and watched Trixie continue her rampage as Demotrap. By the time her match was over, she got Play Of The Game which made her pull Shuffle into a bone-crushing hug, much to the boy’s pain and joy. He continued to watch her play, giving a few tips against particular hero matchups and alternate routes through the map. Finally, after a few hours of playing, he took over for a few matches on her account. While Trixie was a madman with Demotrap’s snares and bombs, Shuffle was her complete opposite, playing as the iconic assassin Arachne, who was one of the more hated characters because she could “One shot” a hero if one was skilled enough, he explained, and skill was shown, as Trixie listened to the hate he was getting for playing Arachne. Not only did he keep up a consistent kill rate, but he was also able to snipe turrets that the opposing team was trying to set up, and he kept the healers from being able to perform their duties in the game. Trixie did notice that Shuffle would have a tendency to mumble something as he played each match. When she asked what it was, he explains it was a song specifically made for Arachne players because of how disciplined you have to be to make the shots, and it helped him focus. All in all, it was a fun night for the duo.
As dusk gave way into the night, Trixie didn't notice when she was playing that Shuffle had fallen asleep. Trixie put the controller back on the dock and powered down the system again. After that, she went downstairs to get a drink.
I can't believe Shuffle and I have been dating for two months. Where did the time go? Trixie held the glass in her hands as she stared out into the calming darkness. Trixie finished her drink and was about to head upstairs when the door opened, revealing Tesla coming inside, looking completely disheveled.
“OH MY GOSH! Ms. Suite are you okay?” Trixie exclaimed as she rushed towards Tesla.
“Yeah, just tired. Apparently, the staff like hiring this girl named Pinkie Pie for their annual Christmas party, and… this girl just breaks the laws of reality.”
Trixie giggled, remembering all of the parties CHS has had under the proverbial banner of Pinkie Pie.
“Yeah, you get used to it after a while. As long as you don't try to logic Pinkie, you'll be fine.”
Tesla sighed, plopping down on the couch.
“Wish I knew that four hours ago…”
The two shared a silent laugh.
“So how are you doing tonight Trixie? With it being Christmas Eve, I thought you’d be asleep by now.”
“Trixie was in bed, but she got thirsty.”
“And Shuffle?”
“Out like a light. We kinda just relaxed in his room, playing this neat game called TeamWatch, and he dozed off sometime during.”
“He really does think the world of you. If he's wanting to share his interests with you, wouldn't surprise me if he didn't teach you how to play Yu-Gi-Oh as his dad showed him.”
“He did try once, but Trixie finds it too complicated, in her opinion, but he was having fun, so Trixie grit her teeth and went with it.”
“Did he give you a necklace yet?”
Tesla tensed up instantly.
“No…He got me a necklace?!”
“Um….No?”
Trixie started bouncing up and down in excitement.
“Ooooh I need to find it now, I need to see what's on it!” Trixie was about to rush off and see her (now ruined) surprise that Shuffle had stashed away, but Tesla caught her before she was able to get away.
“No! I mean, let him give it to you. He was probably saving it for a special time, just please don't go snooping for it. I wasn't supposed to say anything, and Shuffle would get mad at both of us,” Tesla gasped.
IDEA!
“But if you do want to see a gift early, I've got one for you.”
Trixie turned back towards Tesla.
“You have Trixie's attention…”
The Next Morning
Shuffle woke up, laying on the chest of a currently unconscious Trixie. Sometime during the night, he had shifted in his sleep to pull her close to him, and it ended up with him face to face with two soft spots encompassing his face.
When did I get more pillows? Shuffle wondered before turning his head and noticing he was looking directly up at Trixie’s face.
Oh….
Shuffle slowly tried to move off of Trixie, but was caught midway and pulled back onto her chest by her. He noticed she had locked her arms around his neck and pulled him directly back into her cleavage.
Shuffle tried to move away again, but even with his positioning and how big the bed was, he would somehow end up back where he started. In a last ditch effort, he put his hands on her and tried to pull himself away.
Success!
Shuffle moved away slowly. A few seconds later, he noticed that Trixie had been silent panting in her sleep. Once Shuffle was able to get away from Trixie, he also noticed two prominent protrusions on Trixie's chest.
Oh dear lord, please don't tell me I did that…
Shuffle bit his bottom lip. This wasn't the first time he thought of Trixie in a provocative manner, but this was one of the few times he and she had been this close and in this state. It took every ounce of Shuffle's will to stop the blood flow to his… head, as he slowly re-lifted the blanket to stay warm. All of a sudden, a strange scent he never noticed before wafted along the warmth; it had a particular tang to it that was unusual, but somehow… it made his heart race.
As he inhaled the scent, his mind slowly hazed over, and a new curiosity instilled itself into the teen’s mind. Without a thought towards self-control, he descended upon the sleeping magician’s jugular, leaving soft kisses and a few nibbles on it, making her moan silently.
After a few minutes, he wrapped his arm around her, pulling her closer, one hand already rubbing her leg as he continued his ministrations up top. His lower half subconsciously started grinding against her sleeping form, and hers replied in kind.
Trixie’s eyes slowly came open as her arousal grew. Finally, after a moment of clarity, she noticed Shuffle was kissing her neck and his hand slowly inching closer and closer to the aromatic spot between her thighs. She moaned out and took his hand, guiding him towards his destination. She turned her head back and lunged at Shuffle’s mouth, snaring him in a deep lip lock.
Shuffle’s mind had gone completely blank, and the only thing pushing him forward was that pungent perfume as his finger slid along the smooth damp fabric, but before anything else happened, the door was flung open.
“Good morning you two! When are you coming down… to…?” Lavender started to speak but noticed she had caught the two in a very compromising position.
“Shuffle'smomwantedmetogetyoutwocomedownwhenyou’redone!” the door slammed shut and the sounds of quickly retreating footsteps could be heard.
Both Trixie and Shuffle looked at each other, then quickly away as they separated.
“Well, that happened,” Shuffle commented awkwardly.
Trixie smiled as she rolled out of the bed, making sure Shuffle got a good view of her rear end.
“Oh, don't think just because we got interrupted I'm done with you. Besides, it’s about time you took initiative.”
I…ah…she…but… Shuffle's mind shattered.
Trixie laughed as she bent back over towards the boy, leaned in, and grabbed a spare set of clothes beside his bed, leaving the room without another word.
This woman is going to be the death of me.
Shuffle rolled out of bed himself and grabbed some of his clothes, heading towards the opposite bathroom and towards a nice, ice cold shower.
Shuffle walked down the steps after he was re-dressed in warm clothing. He had forgotten that it was Christmas day. Well, almost forgot; he didn't forget, per se, but with what happened this morning, other things were on the teenager’s mind.
As Shuffle entered the living room, he was greeted with the familiar faces of Lavender and Fuchsia. The former still had a visible blush on her face as her eyes darted between Shuffle and Trixie. He made a mental note to apologize for what she saw, considering it was just as startling for them as it was for her.
“About time you two joined us!” Fuchsia remarked coyly.
“Being honest, I forgot today was Christmas. Now that we're here, shall we open presents?” Shuffled retorted while sitting down next to Trixie, who already had on one of those awful Christmas sweaters.
Tesla sat beside the tree and grabbed the first box.
“Shuffle seems like you get to start us off,” She said passing the gift to him.
It was rectangular in shape, the length of his arm and the paper in pristine condition until he tore into it. A few tense seconds pass until the box was revealed to be a Neightendo Snap. Not only that, it was one of those limited time skinned ones that had a recently released game with it.
Shuffle let out a shout of joy as he turned the Snap over and opened the box, causing a single card fell out.
Merry Christmas Shuffle, thanks for being the most greatest and powerfulest Boyfriend a girl could ask for.
Love,
Trixie
Shuffle leaned over towards the magician who was already proud of her accomplishment and nuzzled her side, repeating the phrase “Thank you” over and over.
Tesla reached for the next box before yelping for a second; a familiar spider crawled up her arm, also in a small eight-legged sweater.
“Oh, there's Greg. Can you pass him over to us, mom?” Shuffle asked. Tesla compiled, as the next box was Trixie's anyways. Greg, meanwhile, idly climbed onto Trixie's shoulder and did the equivalent of sitting there, just watching.
Trixie tore open her present, revealing it to be another cloak and hat. Instead of it being her traditional pale purple, it was a dark royal blue with luminescent Stars and Moons on it, but along the inside was not only her iconic logo, but the stars inside of the wave of the wand were replaced by the four suites from a deck of cards.
In the center was another card.
To the greatest magician at CHS, use it well.
Shuffle
“I didn't know you made stuff like this, Shuffle. It’s so well done, too.”
“Well, I mean, it wasn't just me that did it, but Rarity did help steer me in the right direction. Plus, there's an accessory to it, too, but I'll show you that later,” Shuffle winked as he finished his sentence.
Tesla reached for the next box, revealing it to be incredibly small, not much bigger than one's palm.
“That's Greg's. Trixie got something for her favorite spider assistant,” Trixie took the box, opening it to show a smaller box inside that said “live crickets” on it. Trixie handed Greg to Shuffle, getting up and left the room for a few minutes, but soon returned with Greg's tank. Shuffle put Greg into his little home and Trixie dropped a few crickets in for him to feast on.
The rest of the gift exchange went relatively smoothly, barring Lavender dropping the mug Tesla had gotten her by accident when Greg escaped and decided to attach himself on her mug. It was an enjoyable moment for the small group.
Shuffle was setting up the Snap on the TV when a chime sounded, altering Lavender that her phone had gone off.
“Shoot, I need to go. Snips want me to meet his family today. Thanks for having me over,” Lavender quickly departed. Shuffle quickly followed, catching her just outside the door.
“Hey Lav, before you leave, I just wanted to say sorry about this morning.”
Lavender blushed as she quickly turned away, remembering what she saw.
“Just lock the door next time. Lord forbid if your mother saw that.”
The two laughed awkwardly as Lavender got in her car and prepared to leave.
“Hey, don't forget about tomorrow!” Shuffle called.
“I wouldn't miss it for the world!” Lavender waved and left Shuffle's driveway.
Shuffle went back into his home, his conscious finally clear from the mishap of the day.
Hours pass between the remaining four as they played on Shuffle’s new Snap. Before long, Fuchsia had left as well, since the snow has gotten more abundant, and she wanted to get home before it got any worse. Tesla had gotten Lightning Arc to show up later on in, so he could enjoy a meal between the family and himself. He soon departed as well, Tesla walking him to the door. Shuffle and Trixie followed behind silently so they could watch the two say their goodbyes, and to their surprise Lightning had his hands around Tesla as they kissed passionately.
“Best we leave the two lovebirds alone, yes?” Shuffle whispered.
“Trixie seconds this.” She shivered as a gust of wind came from outside.
Shuffle hugged her from the side, sharing his warmth with her. She responded in kind, nuzzling into the crook of his neck.
“Come on, I still have something to give you,” Shuffle took Trixie's hand pulling her up the stairs and into their room.
Shuffle gave Trixie a peck on the cheek as he pulled something out of his back pocket and pressed a button on his TV remote that was set nearby him, as he played a special song.
“Turn around love, and close your eyes,” he said silently.
Trixie did so after a few moments of silence before a cool feeling enveloped her neck.
She reached up, grasping the coldness. Her hand was met by Shuffle’s as he brought his head around and into a soft kiss.
Shuffle wrapped his remaining hand around Trixie's stomach as the two separated. Trixie’s other hand pulled the object away from her neck, revealing a small locket. Engraved on it was a star, adorned in sapphire bits and a golden clasp on the right side of it, barely visible to anyone at first glance.
Shuffle took the locket in his hand and popped it open, revealing a small picture, the same one that Tesla had taken during the first few days they took Trixie in. It depicted them cuddled together on the couch, and from the looks on their faces, they had fallen asleep together.
Shuffle let go of Trixie as she just stared at the locket. A few tense moments pass before she broke down into tears. Everything the two had done, good and bad, all surfaced in her mind. Another moment passed before she pulled his shirt and lead him towards the bed, and promptly pushed him down onto it.
Using strength she didn't even know she had, Trixie slowly crawled upon Shuffle’s lap, making sure not to be even an inch away from the one person who meant the world to her. Shuffle responded by cupping her face and pulling her to him, exchanging a kiss, one that went much deeper than a simple gesture. Each slowly traced the other’s body with their hands, Shuffle’s resting on Trixie's hips, while Trixie’s where around his neck.
Trixie smiled as the two sat in silence, their eyes speaking every word. Trixie moved to speak but Shuffle stopped her.
“I think I know what you’re about to say, but not tonight. Tomorrow, I promise.”
“Trix- I don't wanna wait. Please, I need it.”
Shuffle kissed Trixie's head as he flipped them on the bed.
“Not the full thing, but there is one thing I wanna try,” Shuffle said as he slowly moved the covers over Trixie with him underneath.
“What are you talking abo- oooh~...” Trixie moaned out, already enjoying herself.