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When; Christmas Eve
Rating; PG
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Summary; Kirk and Shalimar exchange gifts.
Log; Kirk wondered just how awkward this was going to be. Kirk at least had a little experience giving gifts for Christmas, but the undefined state of their relationship threatened to put uncomfortable pressure on the gift selection process.

Still, he was of the firm belief that if they didn't make things awkward they didn't have to be that way. If they had as little expectations as possible then things wouldn't feel pressured and they'd be alright.

That's why Kirk had picked a rather low key present with just a bit of sentimental meaning. His only worry was that Shalimar would think it was too personal and get uncomfortable with it. Still, he was looking forward to spending the time with her.

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Growing up Shalimar's family hadn't exactly been too into the Christmas spirit. Having a daughter you were ashamed of tended to ruin any hopes of Christmas gatherings. She couldn't even remember the last time she'd done anything at all for Christmas. It wasn't a huge thing with Adam or Mutant X either, it's not like they actually had time for things like that. Which meant she had very little experience with giving gifts, getting gifts, or anything Christmas related.

So she really had no idea what to expect from Kirk or from the entire situation in general. If she could have she would have taken the option of just leaving packages at his door and running.

But since she was already at his place, that option seemed long gone. So instead she just stood there in his living room hoping that he'd make the first move.

Kirk decided that he would have to make the first move here. He didn't have a Christmas tree, so there were no wrapped presents under it for Shalimar to open. Her gift wasn't so big as it warranted a box and wrapping anyways.

Moving over to her, Kirk wrapped his arms around her and gave her a kiss before pulling away a bit to smile at her. This should be interesting.

"I want you to know that I thought a long time about this gift," he told her. "Just so you don't think I rushed into it or anything. So..."

Kirk stepped back on got done on one knee, reaching into his pocket and pulling out a small box from his pocket.

"Shalimar Fox," he said, looking up into her eyes. "I've never met anyone like you before, I've never been in a relationship like this with anyone before either. While we've been together I've come to realize something... Shalimar Fox, would you..."

Shalimar smiled when he kissed her and for a moment felt just a bit more relaxed about things. Until he started speaking. Which made her wonder why exactly men insisted on speaking to begin with. It just made things worse. As he bent down she took a step away from him and gave him a look of utter confusion.

Before he could finish that sentence she threw a punch at him, aiming right for his jaw. She didn't even stop to think about the fact that she didn't have her strength, it was just the first reaction she had.

The punch hurt, even if she didn't have her enhanced strength. There was a lot of force behind it, probably both from shock or anger. Kirk counted himself lucky she didn't have her abilities.

Still, he couldn't help but laugh as she knocked him down to the floor and onto his back. He could already feel his jaw starting to ache, but he thought the expression on her face was worth it.

"Oh god," he said, laughing. "The look on your face..."

She continued to glare at him and considered hitting him again. It was a serious thought, especially considering the fact that he was laughing. But really she couldn't stay pissed for very long, it was kind of funny that she'd taken that seriously.

"I think I'll give you Brennan's gift and leave," she said, smiling a little. "You're such a jerk. I should punch you again. I'm considering it. Maybe I'll wait for two weeks and when I get my strength back I'm punching you."

"Come on, you have to admit that was pretty good," he said, rubbing his jaw as he sat back up, grinning up at her like some kind of idiot.

"I was going to say, 'Will you wear this for me'," he added, opening the box and pulling out some very small leopard print lingerie. "But seriously, I have a real gift for you too, if you're not too pissed."

"I can't believe I fell for it," she said, shaking her head. "I'm going to hit you again if you don't get that grin off your face."

She grinned when he pulled out the lingerie. "Leopard print. I like it. Maybe someday I'll wear them for you. Maybe not. Depends on if I like your real gift. And I do have somethings for you. And a gift from Brennan."

"You fell for it hard," he said, making half an effort to stop smiling. Still, it was hard, especially when she grinned at the leopard print. He he was half expecting her to hit him again.

"And here's your real gift," he said, standing up again and handing her another small box.

"You should be careful, you have no idea how long I can hold grudges for," she said, shaking her head. For a minute she considered hitting him again, but keeping in the holiday spirit she decided not to.

She took the box and smiled a bit awkwardly. "And here," she handed him the two boxes she'd sat down. "The badly wrapped one is from Brennan. I don't know why so don't ask."

[Brennan's gift is this (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IGED9A/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000HJUXMO&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=10YNMESKTRVJ58SFJ8ME)http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IGED9A/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000HJUXMO&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=10YNMESKTRVJ58SFJ8ME) The box from Shalimar has 3 items in it: book (http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae126/peachlolilove/kirkgift.jpg), keychain (http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae126/peachlolilove/FC784.jpg) with James T. Kirk on the dog tag, and small model of the Enterprise.]

"Good thing for me you're so fond of me, huh?" he said, smiling as he began to open the presents. He had already resolved not to make a bit deal out of them to avoid making either of them too awkward about it.

"I really like them," he said, smiling at her once they were open. "Thank you. I can't even imagine how you found a model of the Enterprise."

"Fond?" she asked, raising an eyebrow. "Wouldn't say that. Maybe I'd go with it's a good thing I find you attractive," Shalimar replied. She was extremely glad that he didn't make a big deal out of anything, she wouldn't have had any idea what to say to that.

"Good, I'm glad. I've never ...you know really done this before..." she said, trailing off. "You'd be surprised at what I can find or have done."

"I think you're doing fine," he reassured her before nodding to the box she held. "Come on, open up yours."

"I'm thrilled you approve," Shalimar said smirking. She opened the box and pulled the necklace out. This was slightly awkward, the only gift that would fit in the jewelery category she'd ever gotten was her comlink. "This is...nice."

Kirk couldn't help but chuckle at her response, even if he did think it was a little sad that she hadn't gotten enough presents to know how to react.

"It's an amulet," he explained. "I got it at one of the magic shops. I keeps nightmares away."

Shalimar frowned at him when he chuckled and thought about hitting him again.

"I feel like I should say something like wow you do listen to me when I talk," she said, smiling slightly. "Is it supposed to really work?"

"The shop I bought it from said it should," he said with a bit of a shrug. "They said they can't make any guarantees with so many people from different worlds here, but they said if it doesn't you can take it back and try another."

"This is really nice..." she said trailing off. "I didn't think you really cared about my nightmares. It's not like it's a big deal. So I appreciate this."

"Of course I care," he said, stepping a bit closer. "I care about anything that bothers you. I just hope that it works."

"I should probably know that by now," she said, giving him a small smile. "So I don't have to sleep with Brennan anymore?"

"Yes, you should know that by now," he said, leaning forward and pressing his forehead against hers. "And if sleeping with Brennan makes you happy then you don't have to stop that."

"I'm slow," she said, wrapping her arms around his neck. "We're going to do renovating. To have our own rooms and add on some other things."

"But you eventually get there," he replied, leaning into her. "And you can keep the same bedroom if you want, it's not a big deal to me."

"Eventually is better than never," she said, pulling him all the way in to her and kissing him. "He misses his room back home. I think he misses the model cars the most."

Kirk grinned, kissing her back heatedly before eventually pulling away. "He should just get more."

She purred a bit after he'd pulled away and smiled. "I'm sure he will, he's now got Mercy and Anthony to talk cars with. We both really miss the dojo and the workout room though. We'll see what we can do. We maintained Sanctuary."

Kirk liked that purring sound, no one else made that sound quite like that.

"I'm sure you'll do great," he said, kissing her again. "How about we not talk about our friends though until after the shower? I haven't seen you for days."

"I think I always do great," she said, pressing harder against him as he kissed her. "You have the most amazing plans."

"I am a bit of a genius," he said, pulling her backwards and closer to the bathroom. "Or I just like being alone with you. Maybe both."

"Only a bit?" she said, grinning widely. She enjoyed the times they had when things weren't so tense. "I think I'd go with both. For the sake of my ego."

"I'm also very modest," he said, chuckling just a bit.

"And it's definitely both."

"Riiiight, modesty is not in your vocabulary. If it was I wouldn't like you so much." she said, shaking her head and laughing. She leaned in close to him and purred. "I'd hope it's both, I'd be disappointed if it was only that you were a genius and not that you just like being alone with me."

And there was the purring again, that drove him crazy. He pulled her in for another deep kiss.

"Maybe I'm such a genius and realize that I like being alone with you?" he suggested.

She wrapped her arms tightly around him. I don't think there's a way for you to prove that, is there?" she asked, grinning mischievously.

"Nope," he said, sneaking yet another kiss. "There's not. It will just have to remain a mystery."

"Mmm that's a real shame," she replied, purring more. He really had a talent for making her purr like that. "Mysterious men are always more attractive," she said running her hands down his back and tugging at his shirt. "I hear they're more fun too, wanna show me?"

"I would love to show you," he said, smiling at her as he lifted his arms while she pulled his shirt off. "I would like nothing better to do than to show you all the benefits of mysterious men."

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