#wrapping gifts

[intheticklecloset]

That's a Wrap (Big Windup!)

Summary: Mihashi struggles with wrapping gifts, but thankfully Tajima is there to keep him from getting too down about it.

A/N: Christmas fic #2 of 4! I was surprised in proofreading this that I didn't have to edit anything. One of those exceedingly rare "got it the first time" fics! I miss my Big Windup boys. 💖 Enjoy!

Word Count: 941

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Mihashi was awful at wrapping gifts.

He knew this, of course; he hadn’t lived sixteen years on this planet without figuring that much out about himself. But he didn’t know why he was so bad at it. Something about rationing out the right amount of paper and then actually wrapping the gift in a way that made sense eluded him. Oh, and if said gift wasn’t a perfect shape and had all kinds of weird angles to work with? Forget it.

Still, he was trying his best, sitting in Tajima’s living room with his friend, candy canes sticking out of their mouths as they worked. The team had decided to do a White Elephant exchange of sorts, and somehow the two of them had been tasked with wrapping each of the gifts that had been brought over. Mihashi didn’t know why everyone didn’t just wrap their own things, but he certainly wasn’t going to argue about it. It was an excuse to hang out with Tajima, and he’d missed the comfortable feeling that came with being around his polar opposite.

After his fourth attempt to wrap a perfectly square box without any excess paper or tape, however, even Tajima was beginning to realize he’d made a mistake having Mihashi be the one to help him with this project.

“Dude, seriously, how are you so bad at wrapping presents?” the cleanup hitter exclaimed, examining the pitcher’s latest failure. One half of the box had barely enough paper while the other half had far, far too much. It looked awful. They’d have to do it again…again.

Mihashi pulled his candy cane out of his mouth to reply. “I’m sorry, I don’t know why – I’ve always had trouble with this. Maybe it’s the geometry? I’m no good at math.”

“I suck at math, too, but you don’t see my presents looking like this.” Tajima reached for the last one he’d done – a perfectly executed wrapping job, and it was even a gift that had a bajillion angles. “See? A perfect present.”

The pitcher fidgeted, setting his roll of wrapping paper aside. “Maybe I should just…let you do this?”

Tajima nodded his agreement, making grabby hands for the discarded roll. “Yeah, I think it’s for the best.” He took the extra paper, then frowned when he saw how sad his friend looked. “Hey, cheer up. This just isn’t your thing. Are you good at making cocoa and handing out candy canes?”

Mihashi nodded. “I t-think so.”

“Then that’s what we’ll have you do. Problem solved.” Tajima gently prodded the ace in the ribs with the tip of his scissors. “Don’t turn into a Grinch on me, now. That’s Abe’s thing. He’d be mad if you took it from him.”

Despite himself, Mihashi did smile a little. Abe was unofficially the team’s resident “Grinch,” but it wasn’t like he’d fought tooth and nail for the title. He also probably wouldn’t be upset to have it taken from him, but the pitcher definitely didn’t want it. Abe could keep it.

“Smile, Mihashi,” Tajima urged, poking him again.

The pitcher bit his lip to keep from giggling but did in fact smile openly at the ticklish feeling shooting through his body. He squirmed in place, darting a fleeting glance at the energetic boy beside him, and that was all it took.

Soon Mihashi was a fit of squealing giggles and weak attempts to push Tajima’s hands away as they found purchase on his sides. Thank goodness he’d taken his candy cane out of his mouth or he would have been choking on it by now. Then again, it probably had carpet strands all over it at this point, which meant he’d have to get a new one.

He didn’t care.

Tajima beamed at him. “There you go, doesn’t that feel better? Just let it out. Come on, I want to hear you.”

“Ehehehehehehe! Tahahahahajima!”

“Good deal. No moping when we’re wrapping Christmas presents, got it?”

“Okahahahahahahay!”

“Speaking of cocoa, though, I think I could use a mug. We have the mix in the pantry – think you could make us some?”

Mihashi had no idea how Tajima held up an entire conversation just on his own while tickling him to pieces, but he didn’t mind it at all. If anything it helped him relax even more. “Yehehehehehes!”

“Cool. I like mine with tons of marshmallows. Ooh, and whipped cream! Though I’m not sure if we have any…”

“Tahahahahahahajima!”

“Hmm? Oh, sorry – am I getting close to a good spot?” the cleanup hitter teased easily, knowing the answer just as well as his poor friend did. He smirked, gradually worming his way up into Mihashi’s underarm with one hand while still squeezing along his sides and ribs with the other. “Let’s hear it, Mihashi. I like my cocoa with…?”

“M-Mahahahahaharshmallows!” Mihashi squealed, growing more frantic by the second. He spasmed when Tajima finally dug into his armpit, tossing his head back and laughing freely. “AHAHAHAHAHA PLEHEHEHEHEHEHEASE!!”

“Marshmallows aaaaaaand…?” Tajima insisted playfully.

“WH-WHIHIHIHIHIPPED CREHEHEHEHEHEAM!! I – I CAN MAHAHAHAHAKE IT!! PLEHEHEHEHEHEASE, TAJIMA!!”

Deciding his friend had had enough for now, Tajima let up and ruffled his hair, helping him back up into a sitting position. “Help yourself to whatever toppings you like. We’ve got plenty, thanks to my giant family.”

The pitcher giggled and nodded his acknowledgement, shakily getting to his feet and moving toward the kitchen.

Tajima called, “You can help me with the tape when you get back! Can’t screw up rationing out tape, right?”

Mihashi wasn’t sure, but he was eager to continue helping in any way he could. But first, cocoa. With lots of marshmallows and whipped cream.

[teddybearbandaid]

wrapping gifts

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[lynn-or-something]

if there's one thing I'm seriously good at, it's wrapping gifts.

like hello? it's a tea bag!!! :D

[antvnger]

Scott watches for a moment, taking it all in, before he asks slowly, “Ummmmmm whatcha doin’, buddy?” @haroldtsaxon

[nowyourcookingwithboolie]

Merry Christmas, everyone!

A Big thanks to @kibasniper for hosting the big event of #psychonautssecretsanta2022, once again! 

Here is my gift to you @catdevice. I really hope you like it! You gave me a lot to work with, but in the end, I decided to go with doing something with Loboto and Sheegor. There are wearing ugly Christmas sweaters and Sheegor has one with Mr. Pokeylope (I could not leave him out lol) and Loboto’s has a brain. They are wrapping a present. What could be in that little gift box? Who knows? It is like a photo because I thought I would look cooler! Enjoy and Merry Christmas :)

Sincerely,

nowyourcokingwithboolie ❤️

[loftwingsuarus]

I DID IT

[gramarobin]

[dailyrandomwriter]

Day 492

As the days count down towards Christmas, I spent my after work hours wrapping gifts. There weren’t a lot of gifts to wrap, since it was close family and friends only I tend to buy for. Yet, wrapping gifts while having a cold and being on cold medicine was an experience. Especially because I had let my last dose run its course only to discover that I had developed a cough on top of everything else.

I ran out of normal Christmas wrapping paper and then attempted to wrap a leather travel bag for 20 minutes using kraft wrapping paper. It was not pretty, it ended up being dumped into a gift bag.

I stared at it for another few minutes wondering if I should be asking my mother for tissue paper as well.

Honestly my sister’s gift wasn’t that well wrapped and that one at least was wrapped with Christmas wrapping paper. Still, it was done for better or for worse.

[froggiethelesbian]

I found a guide for a no tape, easy to unwrap wrapping tutorial to make Christmas a little more accessible, wish I just found it sooner

[babajeza]

Adäquat verpackt – Whistle Blowers

Gerne verschenke ich Naturalien, und da die Hühner den Frühling spüren und fleissig Eier legen, ist es naheliegend ein paar davon als Mitbringsel einzupacken. Die Kartonverpackung verrät auch ohne Verzierung, was im Paket drin ist, aber mit Huhn ist sie schöner. Für die Einladung heute Nachmittag bin ich nun gerüstet. Eggs fresh from “the farm” are just what I love to bring when I am invited. As…

[artchloeellis]

Thought I better post this before Christmas – here’s a sped up look at the packaging & wrapping process of my contribution for the Creatives Collective Market’s giveaway (on the 19th November).

I hope the lucky winner enjoys these festive handmade polymer clay earrings! 😁🎄

I put a lot of time and effort (and late nights) into creating a whole batch of these earrings so I’ll maybe share clips of the process soon 😊✨

[monkeymeghan]

I am ready for Christmas. I just finished wrapping all of the gifts. Phew!

[corrinnecreates]

10 Days Till Christmas and here’s my gift to you! 10 Christmas Presents! Looks like Raphael isn’t having fun wrapping presents 🎁😂

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRVbsfjd/

[antvnger]

Best get cracking, Sir Anon! You only have a couple days left before Christmas is here.

I totally understand though. I gotta finish all of mine too. That’s the goal for today.

[beebox-illustrations]

Nearly forgot Sam‘s birthday! :0

Also, the return of the doggo shirt!!!

Just got this done in a rush, so if you find typos, tell me :)

Have a happy week!✨🌻🐝

[thief-of-eggs]

Every good couple needs one person who wraps gifts like the one on the right, and their counterpart who wraps like the one on the left.