I'm almost positive there's pockets too. Because my baby deserves pockets.

[I growled low and nipped at your neck] I know that, but I always keep one in the back pocket, just in case.

[Once I finished up, I walked over with a chuckle] Looks like you need more help than they do, baby. [I sat behind you, wrapping you up in my arms] I think it's just an excuse to get close. And I'll take it.

be losing any babies on my watch. It's early for planting, but I like putting them in the ground before Christmas. That way the rest of them won't be lonely. [I winked and started to dig small holes, back filling with a handful of fertilizer, adding a layer of newspaper for extra protection]

[I saw your face change when you spotted the cut trees and shook my head. I bent to kiss your forehead with a smile] This is why we plant more. [I shrugged, giving a sly grin] They will be fine when there isn't snow. But when it does, the gardener will wrap them and put heaters if need be. We won't-

[I dropped the bag once we reached the end of the row, pulling out a half dozen saplings and a small shovel. Next was a blanket and I quickly darted between the aisles of trees, gathering branches for kindling. I started a small fire for you and smirked back at you when I tossed you my sweater]

[I narrowed my gaze and shook my head, squeezing your fingers in mine] You may feel that way but... [I pointed off a few rows where only bases were left after the trees were cut] The family doesn't. So, we plant. [I stopped midstep and pointed again] That looks like a good spot. -

the pick of the litter. I started it a hundred or so years ago now, and it just kept growing. So now... we have almost an acre of trees. [I walked down the rows with you, smiling when you ooh and ahh, asking about breeds]

Time to pay back the land for that beautiful fresh tree in the living room. [Once we were in the clearing, the small farm came into view] If we take a tree, we leave a tree. [I held open the burlap bag so you could see the saplings inside] I plant more every year so I can maintain them, and get -

It has my seal of approval [nods and kisses the tip of your nose]

I do like when that happens. [I tilted into your touch, teeth dragging inside of your wrist]

[I closed my eyes, cherishing each one] You get to keep all of your fingers too]

Yes please. No spelling witchy spells at me. [I laughed and stole another kiss]

[I moved against you once more, tipping my head to meet that sweet kiss] Mmm, much better. Stay of execution.

Why don't you give me a reason not to? [In a flash I closed the distance, holding you in a steel embrace] Sugar?

[I shook my head and crooked a finger] I would like to cash that one in right now please.

[I jumped in place, clapping my hands] Oh goody! One of the many reasons I love you.