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In the first month of dating, it was almost comical how quickly Alex and Maggie fell into a routine of domestic bliss following the start of their relationship. It could have just been the holiday season egging them on with romantic declarations of Christmas love on TV. It really didn’t matter to Maggie though as she was sure she’d be falling hard for Alex without warm fires meant for cuddling and sipping hot chocolate.
Neither of them were really sure who suggested a Christmas party first but the idea took hold and they were knee deep in holiday cheer planning.
“What about pin the beard on Santa?” Maggie asked with an excited smile, holding up a decorative Santa for Alex to see.
Setting her wine glass down, Alex let out a chuckle. “I’m not sure about the people you invited but something tells me that my friends would definitely try and cheat and then cause a huge scene when accused of cheating.
“Too whimsical?”
“Yes, but a very cute idea.”
The planning and playful banter continued right on up to the party. Alex had invited the usual crowd of Kara, Winn, Jimmy, Mon-El, J’onn, her mother and a smattering of other DEO agents while Maggie invited some of her fellow detectives. The egg nog, which Alex had generously spiked, was a hit, but not quite as much of a hit as Pin The Beard on Santa turned out to be.
“You know if the whole badass thing doesn’t work out for Alex and Maggie, they could totally be party planners.” Winn said as he finished off his fourth cup of egg nog, “Like it’d be cool opening a catering company with your best friend.”
“Yeah they could call it Gal Pals Catering.” Jimmy chimed in with a laugh, catching Kara’s eye and winking at her.
“Badass Gal Pals!” Winn exclaimed rather excitedly. “That’s such a good name.”
“It was a joke Winn.” Jimmy said, getting a blank star in return, “ You know cause they are ‘gal pals’ and all.” Still, Winn sat confused, brow knitted tight as he tried to figure out what Jimmy meant.
“Alex and Maggie are together.” Kara explained quickly, laughing as she did.
“They’re lesbians!” Winn shouted a little too louder, catching the attention of the entire room. Alex raised an eyebrow, silently questioning Kara as to what the hell Winn was talking about. Shrugging apologetically back at her sister, Kara just chuckled while Jimmy gave Winn a whack on behalf of Alex.
The fun and drinking continued well into the night until finally Kara had to lift a drunken Winn into her arms to get him home. Finally alone, Maggie let out a sigh as she glanced around the place, sizing up the mess they had left to clean up.
“I vote we just leave it.” Alex said as she flung herself down on the couch.
Laughing lightly, Maggie took a seat next to her, tucking her feet under herself and draped on arm across the back of the couch. “There are plenty of other things to do.”
Maggie’s fingers danced across Alex’s shoulder. The other woman visibly shivered as a smile broke across her face. The two women had been together just over a month and while they had agreed to go slow, Alex was really over the slow. For almost a week, she had been telling Maggie she was ready.
“Other things?” Alex questioned, grinning as her own hand began to move up Maggie’s thigh.
“Mmhm.” Maggie whispered, leaning her head in closer to Alex. “Things like opening your present.”
Before Alex could protest, Maggie was off the couch and heading to Alex’s bedroom, “Stay right there!” Maggie called back as she disappeared from view.
“You are such a tease Sawyer!” Alex yelled back with disappointment flooding her voice.
“Just give me a minute!”
“This is literally taking forever!”
“It’s worth it!”
“What did you get me a pony?”
Alex laughed as her own joke as she picked up the television remote and turned it on. As much as she wanted to make out on the couch, Alex was actually excited to get a Christmas gift earlier. She had picked out an elegant bracelet for Maggie with Kara’s help. Something simple but beautiful and not too over the top considered they’d only been together a short time.
“Not quite.”
Maggie stood in the doorway of the bedroom with nothing but a pair of red lacy panties on and a giant red ribbon covering her breasts.
Alex had lost all ability to function. Her jaw slacked instantly as her eyes ran over every inch of Maggie’s frame. She was beautiful fully dressed but with only a bow on, Maggie really was a gift.
“Wow.”
That was literally the best Alex could do. Maggie might have actually broken her. The week worth of hints clearly paid off in her favor.
“You gonna come unwrap me Danvers?”