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lizardho · 2 months ago

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I was like 11-12 years old when I figured out at a boring-ass church activity that you could put rocks into little plastic spoons and then pelt people who annoyed me with them. I did this for the rest of the activity, and at Sunday dinner the next night was bragging about my victory (cornering the mean kid who picked on my youngest brother and pelting him with rocks). One of my cousins was like “no way, that sounds SO fun! Let’s do that RIGHT NOW!” So we grabbed spoons and went and got pebbles from the back yard and launched them at each other.

The problem was my grandma sold her soul for the world’s most resilient plastic spoons so we could launch those fuckers HARD. I gave out welts like candy on Halloween, and I got them back in kind.

So we resorted to taking cover and giggling until we got whacked, then yelping, then returning fire.

My cousin hid in my grandpa’s little fishing boat. It was a good boat, but simple and honestly underused. We didn’t know the little windows on it, meant to keep the wind out of my grandpa’s face while he drove, were cracking. However, they were definitely cracking. Eventually it became obvious and we realized we had been being dumb.

This was NOT the first time in my life I’d been dumb roughhousing and broken something, and I had developed a reputation in my family as being “suicidally honest” so I was the one to deliver the bad news. My grandpa let out a pretty good chuckle and said it was OK, tousled my hair, and asked my grandma to bring me cake. I am not kidding. I learned later he hated his boat and only bought it for his kids’ sakes, since he thought everyone needed to know how to fish. At the time though I was just bewildered and pleased at my good fortune. FINALLY, at long last, being honest and telling the truth about breaking something expensive was getting me cake. I knew if I kept trying it would eventually serve me, and now so had CAKE. I was pleased as could be.

My dad, on the other hand, was livid. He LOVED that boat. He spent several weeks each summer recovering from breaking ribs in that boat every year for about 7 years prior to this incident. He had great memories and memories that boat. So he told my Grandma NO cake for me AND that I’d be coming by this weekend to fix stuff around the house and pay for the broken window with my babysitting/lawn mowing money.

Obviously I was devastated, but that felt more in-line with the way things normally went when I broke something expensive so I just figured it was OK. My grandpa gave my grandma a look and sadly said “Ok, have her here on Saturday to help me with some yard work.”

That Saturday my dad woke me up at 6:00 sharp and drove me, sleepy and bewildered, to my grandpa’s house. He was mumbling under his breath the whole time but he thought he was teaching me consequences for my actions so he was ultimately OK with it.

We get to my grandpa’s house at 6:15. My grandpa is outside with a ladder hanging Christmas lights. The lawn is freshly mowed, the trees and garden are weeded and well-tended to, the carnations in the front yard look immaculate, and my grandpa has this giddy mischievous look on his face. He tells me he was so excited that I was coming over that he couldn’t sleep, so he did all the yard work himself. He asked me to help him put up Christmas lights and decorate the Christmas tree, which I did, then said that because I was such a good helper I could have some pancakes for breakfast. I was sent home with the slice of cake I had been denied the week before, wrapped to keep it as fresh as possible.

The whole way home my dad looked a little miffed, but told me that he was glad I had been honest and was proud of me for helping grandpa. I know he wanted me to Learn a Lesson™️the cowboy way, like he had as a kid, but didn’t have much room to complain since I’d still been Put To Work.

I think that was a lesson for both of us, although I’m not totally sure what it was supposed to show me. I think it was my grandpa’s way of showing my dad that discipline without tenderness doesn’t count as much. He died last year and I miss him terribly, as does my dad. I hope that my story of victory, drama, punishment, and ultimately a secret second victory is meaningful to someone else out there, but if not it still means a lot to me ❤️

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ornamentalclassics · 1 year ago

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Deck the Lawn: Festive Christmas Decorations for Your Outdoor Space

The holiday season is a magical time of year when homes and gardens sparkle with festive decor. While much of the focus is often on decorating indoors, your outdoor space also presents ample opportunities to spread some seasonal cheer. With a little creativity, you can transform your lawn, garden, and outdoor areas into a winter wonderland.

From lighting displays to Christmas-themed ornamentation, let's explore some fun and unique ways to deck your outdoor halls this Christmas.

Light Up the Lawn

One of the most popular and impactful ways to decorate your yard for Christmas is with lights. Twinkling white lights instantly create a magical ambiance, whether wrapped around trees, shrubs, railings, or wound through planting beds. For an extra festive flair, opt for strands with colored bulbs.

Icicle lights offer a frosty and sparkling effect when draped over eaves and fences. Light up pathways and driveways by lining them with mini-lights or luminaries. You can also use spotlights or floodlights to illuminate focal points and landscaping features.

For next-level holiday light displays, many homeowners turn to LED projection systems. These lights can cast shapes, images, and animations onto the surfaces of your home. Kids and adults alike will love the dazzling shows.

Natural Decorations

Bring the natural beauty of winter into your outdoor Christmas decor. One simple idea is to incorporate seasonal plants and greenery like holly, pine, evergreen boughs, and poinsettias. Display them in pots on your patio, steps, or walkways. Hang wreaths made of fresh greens on doors and entryways.

Pine cones are another great natural decorative element. Gather them up and pile them in bowls or baskets, or use them to create simple garlands and swags. For some shimmer, spray paint them in metallic hues like gold, silver, or copper.

Berries and botanicals like winterberries, hydrangeas, curly willow branches, and bare birch logs also make gorgeous wintry decorations. Display them in vases, planters, and baskets, or incorporate them into centerpieces and wreaths.

Fun & Festive Ornaments

When it comes to decking the halls outdoors, let your imagination run wild with fun and playful Christmas ornaments and decorations.

Giant ornament decorations make a bold statement. Place giant clear glass ball replicas in your yard or flowerbeds. Hang supersized metallic ornaments from tree branches. Adorn your entryway with oversized wreaths, bows, candy canes, and presents.

For a touch of whimsy, accent with character decorations like glowing snowmen, Santa and reindeer figures, oversized candy decorations, and Christmas mythical creatures like gnomes and elves. Use stakes to display them on your lawn or flowerbeds.

Other creative Christmas ornament ideas include decorative buoys, lighted wireframes in fun shapes like trees, stars, and gift boxes, and items that move like pinwheels, spinners, or whirlygigs. Just be sure whichever ornaments you choose can withstand the elements.

Winter planters and pots are another area to have some fun. Fill them with faux snow and glittery pine cones, birch logs, or mini-lighted trees. For a unique display, mount wire baskets on exterior walls and fill them with colorful glass ornaments.

Themed Decorations

Transport guests to iconic Christmas scenes and movies with some themed decorations. For a North Pole effect, use wireframes to make candy cane arches over walkways and line the yard with snow-dusted faux pine trees.

Recreate the Griswold house from “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation” with strands of quirky twinkling lights. Build a decorative neighborhood model like the hilarious scenes from “Christmas Vacation” and “Elf.”

Make your own larger-than-life Christmas gnomes and Santas like the “Elf” movie. Construct giant storybook scenes of the Grinch and Whoville or Santa’s workshop at the North Pole. With a dose of creativity, the possibilities are endless!

Interactive Outdoor Fun

Incorporate opportunities for guests to interact and enjoy activities outdoors. Set up stations for making s'mores by open fire pits or chimineas. Build a snowman-making area with props like decorative top hats, scarves, and carrot noses.

Host an outdoor holiday movie night in the yard or project it against the house. For parties, decorate with festive backyard games like cornhole, giant Jenga, and Yahtzee, or set up a hot cocoa bar cart.

Let kids enjoy a winter wonderland with a Santa’s Workshop playhouse or snow-covered playground area filled with sleds, bouncy houses, and faux snowball targets. Line the space with festoon lighting to make it extra special. The more opportunities for holiday engagement, the merrier!

Festive Accents & Touches

Tie your entire outdoor Christmas decor scheme together with some well-placed festive accents and finishing touches. Wrap trees, railings, columns, and light posts with tinsel garland or ribbon. Scatter glittery pinecones to add some sparkle. Display vintage-style blow molds, like Santa riding a snowmobile.

Place decorative mats at entrances, top balconies, and railings with frosted garland and bows, and adorn planter boxes with sprigs of holly and berry stems. Christmas flags and oversize stockings hung on exterior walls also help spread the holiday cheer all around your home.

With a dose of creativity and merrymaking spirit, you can deck even the smallest yard, balcony, or patio with Christmas magic. Just be sure to use durable materials made to withstand the elements. Then get ready to embrace the joys of the season as you take your celebrations outdoors!

Outdoor Christmas Decoration Ideas

When decking your outdoor space for the holidays, the possibilities are endless. Here are some additional ideas to spark your creativity:

Lighted trees, deer, Santas, candy canes, and arches in the yard

Projection lights displaying images on the home exterior

Inflatable Christmas decorations like Santa, snowmen, nativity scene

Outdoor holiday village displays and mini Christmas trees

Lighted wire or metal silhouettes of trees, stars, reindeer, Christmas characters

Evergreen garlands, wreaths, Christmas trees on porch, balcony, patio

Outdoor holiday floral decor like poinsettias, amaryllis, cyclamen, Christmas cactus

Mason jar luminaries lining the driveway, sidewalks, steps

Faux snow-dusted branches, pinecones, and berries

Outdoor holiday banners, bows, garlands on mailboxes, fencing, planters

Window candle luminaries

Lit shapes on exterior walls like stars, trees, wreaths

Candy cane stakes

Holiday bows tied around trees in the yard

Christmas lights outlining roofline, windows, door frames, sidewalks, etc.

Decorated yard signs with holiday greetings, giant candy canes

Outdoor holiday rug at entryways

Front door decorated with evergreen wreath, bells, bows, pine cone garland

Decorated planter boxes and pots - snowy pine cones, branches, mini trees

Wrap tree trunks or columns in ribbon, lights

Lamp posts decorated with garlands, bows, lights

Lit wire ornament shapes hung in trees - stars, snowflakes, icicles, etc.

Outdoor holiday scenes & characters - Santa sleigh, reindeer, nativity scene

Supersized holiday decorations - ornaments, candy canes, stockings, bows, bells, lights

Wrap railings, banisters, deck posts in garlands, string lights

Lit wire deer, snowmen, and candy canes along the roofline

Christmas trees, evergreen shapes (stars, trees), wreaths in windows

Outdoor holiday centerpieces with winter botanicals, pine cones, evergreen, berries

Display vintage blow molds outdoors - Santa, snowmen, nutcrackers, etc.

Outdoor holiday games - giant Yahtzee, oversized Connect Four, cornhole

Garden Decorations for Christmas

The garden presents plenty of opportunities to add Christmas magic. Here are ideas for decorating your garden and landscaped areas:

Evergreen wreaths, mini trees, or shrub Christmas trees

Wrap trees or posts with string lights

Use stakes & fasteners to display ornament decor in flowerbeds

Hang oversized ornaments, and wireframes from tree branches

Drape lighting on bushes, over arbors/pergolas

Adorn pots/planters with pine sprigs, ornaments, berry branches

Incorporate winter plants - holly, pines, poinsettias

Accent with red winterberries, cut curly willow stems

Display glass ball replicas, mirror balls in beds, containers

Scatter-glittered pinecones as accents in flowerbeds

Use solar-powered spotlights to illuminate trees, ornaments, lighting

Wrap tree trunks in ribbon, string lights

Place lighted wire trees, stars, and deer among the garden beds

Create holiday displays - Santa sleigh, reindeer, snowmen

Use stakes to display candy canes along garden pathways

Drape net lights over bushes

Set up lighted arches over pathways lined with white lights

Hang giant glass ball ornaments from tree branches

Accent with sprigs of holly, evergreen, pops of red bows/berries

Display yard art - lighted wire snowflakes, stars, trees

Wrap columns, railings, and fence posts in ribbon & lights

Have fun dressing up your garden for a magical Christmas! The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.

Best Materials for Outdoor Christmas Decorations

When selecting decorations to place outdoors, be sure to choose materials made to withstand the winter elements:

Waterproof Christmas lights - LED lights last longest. Choose lights rated for outdoor use.

Weather-resistant garland, ribbon, and wreaths made of plastic, silk, or rust-proof metals that won’t deteriorate or fade.

Ornaments and decor items specified for outdoor use are made from durable plastics, resin, metals, or shatterproof materials. Avoid glass.

Plants and greenery suitable for winter like pines, holly, boxwood, cedar, etc. Display poinsettias outdoors only temporarily, not overnight.

Weatherproof decorative objects like resin or plastic Santas, reindeer, nutcrackers, snowmen, etc.

Inflatable decorations with waterproof, UV-protected surfaces designed for outdoor use

Polyresin, PVC, reinforced concrete, or fiberglass yard art pieces that won’t crack or warp

Lighted wire frame decorations made with waterproof, UV-protected plastic coverings

Solar-powered lights, spotlights, luminaries that won’t risk shorts in rain or snow

Outdoor-rated extension cords, timers, and hanging/mounting hardware

Choose decor specifically made for the outdoors. Read tags and descriptions carefully to ensure durability. With proper materials, you can enjoy your festive display all season long without weathering.

Outdoor Christmas Decoration Safety Tips

When decorating outdoors, keep these safety precautions in mind:

Use a GFCI outlet when plugging in electrical decorations outside to prevent shocks.

Check for exposed, frayed, or loose wires and damaged cords. Discard any defects.

Do not overload outlets. Use appropriate gauge extension cords.

Use timers certified for outdoor use to automatically turn lights on and off.

Only hang lights and decorations using clips, fasteners, or hooks suitable for outdoors.

Do not staple or nail into power cords or lighting strings.

Position all cords and lights away from water sources and walkways.

Turn off all lights when away from home or when asleep.

For roof and gutter decor, use proper ladders and safety precautions.

Stake and secure yard decorations properly to keep them upright in wind and rain.

Use plastic hooks, zip ties, or insulated staples instead of metal when decorating outdoors.

Check that all decorations are high enough over pathways to avoid tripping hazards.

Make sure decor does not interfere with lighting or block visibility for traffic or pedestrians.

Avoid using real candles outdoors. Opt for battery-operated candle lights instead.

Check that yard/lawn ornaments do not pose choking hazards or other dangers for pets or children.

With careful setup and common sense precautions, you can safely spread the holiday spirit outside. Follow guidelines to prevent hazards or accidents.

Christmas Lawn Decorating Ideas

The lawn offers prime real estate for spirited Christmas displays. Here are creative ideas for decorating your yard:

Blanket lawn in white with faux snow dust for a winter wonderland effect. Use temporary spray snow.

Use stakes to display pathway lining candy canes, arches, trees, and holiday characters.

Create a mini North Pole with inflatable igloos, snowmen, polar bears, penguins, and Santa’s workshop.

Build snowman-making stations with props - top hats, scarves, corncob pipes, nose accessories.

Use spotlights or projections to cast holiday shapes and scenes onto exterior walls or garage doors.

Line the driveway or sidewalk with luminaries or votive candle lanterns.

Decorate yard art - wire deer, trees, snowmen, stars, and arches with lights.

Use decorative ground stakes or yard greeters - Merry Christmas signs, giant candy canes.

Wrap tree trunks with string lights. Drape net lighting on bushes. Outline rooflines.

Set up family fun zones - holiday movie screening, caroling stage, snowball target practice.

Create a mini holiday village with small lighted houses and Christmas trees.

Display larger-than-life Santa, a sleigh with reindeer, nutcrackers, nativity scene.

Project patterns like stars, snowflakes, and holiday characters onto exterior walls.

Have fun transforming your yard into a magical Christmas extravaganza this season!

Outdoor Christmas Decor on a Budget

You can deck your halls with festive cheer without breaking the bank using these budget outdoor decor ideas:

Make your own greenery garlands and wreaths by clipping your yard or fresh-cut greens. Accent with ribbon, pinecones, and berries from nature.

Use what you already have - balls, vases, garden statues - and give items a holiday makeover by spraypainting them red, green, gold, or silver. Add ribbons.

Invest in a strand or two of sturdy, good-quality lights each year. Build up your lighting display over time.

Shop discounts and dollar stores for inexpensive themed mini trees, candy canes, Gnomes, and yard art. Repurpose your finds each year.

DIY ornaments from painted pinecones, wood slices, acorns, popsicle sticks, and glass ball knockoffs using ping pong balls.

Make glittery, snowy pinecones and decorative gift bows using inexpensive craft supplies from your local hobby shop.

Search Craigslist and Facebook for used or free holiday decorations, PVC candy canes, wire deer, etc.

Use items from nature like evergreen branches, bare birch logs, and winterberries. Collect pinecones on walks to use for DIY decor.

Make outdoor luminaries from mason jars. Use tea lights or battery-operated candles instead of real candles.

Use your creativity instead of your wallet! You can make memorable decorations without spending a great deal.

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reidrum · 23 days ago

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under the mistletoe

note: happy first day of reidrumas! a nice little munch!spencer to keep you warm <3

summary: in which penelope uses a plant to get her friends together, or the time you find yourself under the mistletoe with spencer

cw: smut 18+ minors dni, munch!spencer, fingering, oral (f receiving), heavy kissing, idiots in love, friends to lovers, fem!reader, reader wears a dress and heels

wc: 2.8k

12 days of reidrumas

The annual BAU Christmas Party became an accord Penelope headed all on her own, and was a job she took very seriously. The amount of times the team had been called away on a case near or on a major holiday is too sad a number to count, so whenever there was certainty that there would be no case or bureau event, Penelope went all in.

That is, on David Rossi’s credit card, of course.

Light up sleighs and reindeers adorned the front lawn of Rossi’s mansion, of which was decorated with red ribbons and twinkle lights galore. The silhouette of the biggest Christmas tree you think you’d ever seen was illuminated in the window as you approached the front, rubbing clammy hands down the sides of your dress.

You don’t even know why you’re so nervous, just that you are. While it had been some time since you had joined the team and you have definitely had some fun nights out with them, the nerves never get easier to deal with when you know a certain genius will be in your presence.

It seemed everyone knew of your crush on Spencer except the man himself. The way your face heats up when you’re near him, the words tripping over each other as you try to speak, somehow are not dead giveaways to him. If he notices your nerves, he doesn’t mention it, and you don’t know if that’s a good or bad thing.

A call of your name from the bottom of the stairs grabs your attention, and you see none other than Spencer coming up the stairs to meet you. He straightens out his sweater and looks at all of you, “You look nice.”

Suddenly you forget what words are, “Um…I.. thanks! I just got this, and I thought the antlers would be cute too.” you gesture to the light up headband.

“They’re really cute.” he smiles and gestures you to walk in, and you’re both ambushed by Penelope immediately.

“You’re here! Oh, you look so cute with your little reindeer antlers,” she gushes, “And Spencer! Looking so dapper!” You both walk down the hallway with her, seemingly leading you to the kitchen when she abruptly stops halfway.

“You’re too cheery. What did you do?” you squint.

“Don’t hate me.”

Your eyebrows raise, “What did you do?”

“Why would we hate you?” Spencer says at the same time.

Penelope pauses, and with a hint of mischief in her voice, “Look up.”

Your eyes trail upwards to the arch of the door you’re both stood in, and there hanging with its leaves and red and white berries tied in ribbon, is of course, mistletoe.

“Penny.” you mumble under your breath. If she heard you she paid no mind, only beaming at you both with her Cheshire cat grin. You look over at poor Spencer, who’s sheepish smile and red cheeks are breaking through his stoic demeanor.

“Did you know mistletoe in nature is actually poisonous? It’s a parasitic plant that has to grow on other trees in order to survive. But it’s holiday tradition comes from Norse mythology when the son of Odin is killed and his mother is so upset her tears turn into the berries on the plant, as a symbol of her love for him.” Spencer rambles out of nervousness.

“That sounds nice Spence,” Penelope grabs both of your hands and positions you in front of each other in the doorway, “Okay great, I’m sure you know the rules of mistletoe. Now kiss.”

“Penelope.” you lightly chide. Her persistence is a match for no one, there’s no way of getting out.

“You have to, that’s the rule! If you don’t, Christmas will be ruined!” she sighs dramatically.

You blink at her a few times hoping she understands that she’s out of her mind and that it’s a little cruel to put you and Spencer in this situation. This is probably his worst nightmare. He has that thing with germs you remember and you both are merely friends so there’s no way he’d see you like that, yet alone want to kiss you because a plant said you had to.

Spencer clears his throat in front of you, and says with a soft voice, “Well, if it’s going to ruin Christmas…”

Huh. Maybe not as cruel as you think.

You turn your head to meet his eyes, “You’re okay with this?”

He nods sheepishly, “I—I mean I love holidays, and even though I’d never done this part of Christmas, I’d hate to break tradition….”

You look at him with disbelief, but Penelope’s smile could not be wider and she squeals, “Amazing! Okay, I’m ready.”

You both look at her knowingly, and she immediately puts her hands up. “Alright, fine! I can take a hint. But, I want details later, both of you.” she busies herself off in the kitchen.

Spencer turns his body to face you, hands tentatively reaching out to ghost the curve of your hips. His eyes look to you for permission, and with a slight nod he takes purchase, bringing you closer while resting his hands on your sides. You gingerly place your flat palms on his shoulders, and it’s then you realize just how close you both are. His breath fans softly against your face, and even in heels you find yourself rising a bit further to meet his lips.

Just mere milliseconds before your lips meet he whispers with the softest pitch you’ve ever heard, “You sure this is okay?”

You think you give him a nod and a word of approval, but it’s lost as soon as you press your lips onto his with no hesitancy. His hands pull you closer to him, leaning deeper into the kiss. The endorphins run loose before being corralled immediately as the kiss ends as quickly as it began.

He pulls back and he stares at your puffy lips, lips that are puffy because of him and it’s enough to drive him insane. He needs to find a way to have you like that again, to feel your lips against his again fearless of a watchful eye, to show you that he really doesn’t give a damn for tradition, but would do rituals and ceremonies on end if it meant getting to kiss you like that again.

You’re about to say something when your name is called from the living room, the other girls now noticing your arrival and waving you over to grab a drink. You look between them and Spencer, “I should go,” you say reluctantly, “Find me later?”.

He smiles softly, “I’ll find you later.”

You hesitate before moving, wondering if it’s even a good idea. But you realize you’re already this far deep, so what difference would it make? Your eyes dart between the girls and Spencer once more making sure they’re not looking, and rise to your toes again to kiss his cheek, “See you later, Spence.”

A blush rises to his cheek as he touches the spot with his fingers, watching you walk into the living room. You might be the death of him, he thinks.

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The party’s gone on, games of white elephant are played and countless wine bottles are scattered around the place. He finds himself in an aimless conversation with Matt and Luke, he thinks they’re talking about some sport, but all Spencer can think about is you and your damn lips.

You’re addictive, he’s come to find. He’s had a taste of the forbidden fruit and now fully empathizes with Eve, thinking if something was as nectarious as you, he’d also have to go to great lengths to get it again.

He excuses himself from the conversation, not caring if they said anything, and goes off to find you. You’re sat on the loveseat with JJ that’s entirely too small for the two of you, but you certainly look comfy wedged into the seat. He circles around the back, resting a hand on your shoulder to let you know of his presence and bending down to whisper in your ear, “Is this a good time to find you?”

You startle a little at the voice, calming once you recognize it to be Spencer. You’re surprised he actually came and found you like he said he would, and by the look of his face it seemed like a determined mission.

“I’d say it is,” you smile up at him, his body looming over you behind the couch. He holds a hand out for you, “I’ll be back, J.” you tell her as you stand up. She looks between you and Spencer and a smug look rises to her face.

“Okay…be safe.” she winks. You groan.

Spencer leads you away from the bustle of the living room and further into the depths of Rossi’s mansion. You both walk side by side, talking aimlessly about anything and everything, grateful to have moments just walking with each other. You push open on a fancy door, revealing a vastly large room but with the same crown modeling as the rest of the place. A three piece couch set rests in the middle, and bookshelves filled with antiques line the walls.

You’re intrigued by the telescope pointed out the window, bending down to look through it. Spencer looks up from the book he’s holding on the other side of the room and watches you. You’re ethereal, the moonlight casting a soft glow on your figure making you look like an angel from above. You gaze through the lens to look at the stars, and he can’t help but wonder how lucky he is to have you in front of him and not in the sky with the rest of them.

“Can I confess something?”

You straighten your back and turn around, eyes widening, “Um, sure.”

“Nothing scary, I promise,” he reassures.

“That’s not concerning.”

He takes a deep breath, “I had an ulterior motive, when I came to find you.”

Your brows furrow nervously, “What do you mean?”

“No no, I meant it, it’s nothing bad,” he confesses, “I just… really wanted to kiss you again.”

Oh. “Me?”

“Yes, you. Who else?” he chuckles.

You stammer, “W—Well, I just wasn’t sure…”

He nods and slowly walks to you, “Would that be okay?”

You look up at him and see that he’s so close again. The waft of his cologne invades your senses. His hair is long again, you told him once he looked good with long hair and he hasn’t so much as looked at some scissors since then. The ends of his curls tickle your forehead when his head dips, lips mere nanometers away.

“Yeah.” you barely muster an audible whisper.

The corners of his lips twitch, “Yeah?” he says in the same pitch, leaning even closer.

“Please.”

His lips press to yours again for the second time this night, and he kisses you with a fervor you couldn’t comprehend. He brings one hand up to cradle the back of your head, padding the impact as he uses the other to back you against the wall. Your hands come up to tangle in his hair, lightly tugging on the roots that makes him fold even more into you.

Kisses travel down the side of your neck to the nape, and he spends time littering the area with lovebites. The soft gasps that leave your mouth only spur him on, but it’s not nearly enough for him.

“Sweetheart,” he pants between kisses, “Need to—fuck—need to taste you, please. Can I?

Your blown out eyes meet his, and it wasn’t even an option to say no when he was begging you so desperately, “Yeah, yes, please.”

His hand snakes through the slit on your dress, tracing the edges of your panties and grinning when he hears your breath hitch. He toys with the edge some more before dipping a finger below the band, never touching you where you really need him but getting awfully close.

“Spence..” you whine.

He groans, “Fuck, you sound so pretty saying my name and I haven’t even touched you yet.” He puts you out of your misery when he finally drags the pad of his index to the bundle of nerves at your center, tracing light circles that draw the prettiest moans he’s ever heard.

You grip his forearms for more stability, feeling your legs turn to jelly. Spencer sees your struggle and wraps an arm around your waist, “I got you, pretty girl it’s okay.” A few more minutes of teasing you and marking you relentlessly and he decides you’re okay enough for him to stand on your own, so he can sink to his knees in front of you.

He doesn’t break eye contact as he crouches down, making sure you’re okay every step of the way. His finger is still tracing a line from your clit to your entrance, the wet line seeping through your panties. He bunches up your dress and silently gestures to you to hold it, and steadies his hands on either side of your hips. He presses chaste kisses up your thighs, your breath getting heavier with each one closer to your center. The delirium hits an all time high when he presses a firm kiss to your core.

Skilled fingers hook your panties to the side, revealing you in all your glistening glory, “Look at you,” he marvels hoarsely, “that all for me?”

You nod fast, “Yes, yes Spence please.” you whine out, you’d sound like you were in pain if it were anyone else.

“Hey, hey it’s okay, don’t do that. I’m gonna take care of you, promise.” he coos, calming your pleas, “Come on, leg on my shoulder.”

The new angle opens you up beautifully for him and he can’t help himself when he leans in and swipes a tentative tongue through your folds, satisfied when he hears the sound of a guttural moan leave you.

You immediately slam your hand over mouth as he taunts, “Careful sweetheart, can’t be too loud or someone’s gonna walk in.”

You try to keep your moans and whimpers to a minimum as he continues eating you out like a man depraved, like all he was meant for on this earth was to be between your legs. He prods a finger around your entrance and slowly slips it in, you whimper and clamp your fingers into his hair tugging tightly.

Spencer groans into you at the feeling, and adds another finger swiftly moving them in and out. You’re getting close, he can feel it from the way you clench around his fingers, unable to stop himself from thinking about how you’d feel clenching around him.

“Ah—I’m….I’m close.” you whimper.

He speeds up ever so slightly, “Yeah? Okay angel, you can let go, it’s okay.”

Soon your climax washes over you, with you gripping his hair tightly and his fingers never faltering as he rides you through it. He slows down his pace as you come down before gently taking them out and giving you one last lick through your folds before standing up.

You yelp but it’s quickly muffled by him kissing you again. He feels you smile into the kiss and matches you before you both start giggling and pull away.

He can hear the smile in your voice when you rest your forehead on his shoulder, “That was…”

An arm wraps around you again to hold stable, “Good, I hope?”

You press a soft kiss at the base of his neck, “Really good. I guess we have to thank Penny now.”

“Actually…”

“What?”

“I may have been the one to tell her to put some mistletoe up.” He confesses sheepishly.

“You told her? S—So you could…like…” you ramble.

“So I would have a chance to kiss you, yes.”

You get real shy in front of him as if he wasn’t on his knees for you five minutes ago, “That’s really sweet…you could’ve told me.”

“I wanted to! But I thought you might not feel the same way because I notice how you are around me and I didn’t want to overwhelm you, but then Penelope told me you felt the same and I just figured one of us had to pull the bandaid off.”

You smile shyly, “I get nervous around you, because I really really like you.” you quietly admit.

He pulls you close into his chest, kissing your forehead softly, “Well that’s good then, because I really really like you too.”

Penelope is obviously over the moon when she finds out, giddy as can be knowing her two best friends are now together. What she doesn’t tell you, is how she sends the mistletoe to a preservation company to be pressed and framed. She’s just preparing to have the best gift ever to bring to your wedding.

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