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[lance_bass]

I called and left a message on JC's cell today, but I haven't heard back from him yet. Made it back to Orlando, and I'm here at home. It's obvious he's here, too, but I haven't seen him yet.

::sits down in tv room with the DVD remote.::

Hrm. What to watch?

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[jc_chasez]

No. It's not an ultimatum.

I just wanna know if you think we can work this out.

And if the answer's no, we're going to have to face the fact we're probably not going to be together.

You can say you don't know.

I'll wait. I'll wait as long as you need to give me an answer. I just. .

Is it useless to wait?

[lance_bass]

::angry::

Well, I guess that depends on you, JC. You going to call me home with all the hope I've got in my heart, then leave me again?

[jc_chasez]

*reels slightly*

No.

No.

If you come home to me, that's it for me. We're together for good unless you leave me. I'll do everything in my power to help me stay with you.

I know I made a colossal mistake. I cannot apologize enough.

*looks at him, tears in his eyes*

I'm trying.

[lance_bass]

::can't handle the tears::

Okay. Fine. Yes, there's something worth waiting for here.

But not yet. Not right now. Three weeks of counseling doesn't magically heal this.

[jc_chasez]

I know.

I don't expect you to just come running back into my arms just because I said I'm sorry. I know I have to work. Earn you back.

*rubs at his eyes*

I just am. . you know. So sorry.

[lance_bass]

I know.

But sorry doesn't make it hurt less. I need time to heal, too.

[jc_chasez]

I know. You can have all the time you need.

I'll just. . you know. Still be here when you're ready.

[lance_bass]

Okay.

Okay.

I think I... I think I'm going to go to bed.

::points to the stockings on the mantle::

Santa came for you.

...goodnight.

[jc_chasez]

*gets up*

No, wait a minute.

*pulls a thin box out from under the almost-dead tree*

*hands it to Lance*

Um. He came for you too. There's more stuff for you, but um, he thought you'd like this.

[lance_bass]

::takes the package slowly::

::nods toward mantle:: go get yours.

::waits until JC does::

::opens package, revealing a Taurus necklace that matches JC's Leo::

oh... oh wow.

Thank you.

[jc_chasez]

I saw it, a few weeks ago, when I was in Venice. I just had to get it for you.

*tugs a box out of his stocking*

*opens it*

Oh.

*pulls out a silver pocketwatch*

This is gorgeous.

*reads the inscription*

It's about time, 12-12-02

Lance. This is . . *smiles* This is perfect.

Thank you.

[lance_bass]

Well, it's not every day your first solo video premieres.

I'm really proud of you, JC.

[jc_chasez]

*eyes shining*

I know.

I - I love this.

*hesitantly hugs Lance*

Thank you. For this . . for believing in me.

[lance_bass]

::fastens my hands behind JC's back, around his waist, relishing the feel of him next to me::

You're very welcome. And thank you for my gift.

::stands, arms wrapped around each other, looking into JC's eyes::

Merry Christmas

::leans forward and very softly and cautiously kisses JC quickly::

[jc_chasez]

*looks at Lance in surprise*

Merry Christmas to you too.

*gently traces Lance's jawline with the pad of his thumb, across his cheek, touches his lips*

I'm just memorizing . .

Till I earn the right to kiss you back.

I love you.

[lance_bass]

::can't resist::

::kisses him again, softly, gently::

::whispers::

Earn quickly.

Love you too.

Goodnight.

::leaves the room and goes upstairs to bed.::