“Hold still for me,” Law ordered. He searched for the end of the garland strand, so he didn’t have to cut it. There was so much more fun they could have with that later. Finding the end tucked under Nicky’s armpit, he yanked, making Nicky laugh.
Law stopped and frowned.
“Tickles,” Nicky told him.
Law smirked. “Hold still.”
Nicky kept wiggling around. “Trying.”
No, he wasn’t. As Law attempted to unwind the garland, Nicky was all over the chair, filling the kitchen with his giggles. Taking the end of the garland, Law rubbed it under Nicky’s chin. Nicky squirmed, nearly falling out of the chair.
Law dropped the end of the garland before picking Nicky up. He set Nicky on the counter.
Nicky’s face was red as he attempted to rein in his giggles. It was a sight that not only was Law proud of being the cause of, but made his entire body feel lighter. Picking up the garland end again, he slowly began to unwrap it from around Nicky.
“You can just cut it off,” Nicky suggested.
“Oh no, baby,” Law said as he finally got the first strand free. Only three more to go. “We will be playing with this later.”
Nicky audibly swallowed. “We will?”
Law found the end for the second strand. “As long as you consent. I think we can have some holiday fun with this.”
“Would you wear your Santa hat?” Nicky asked.
“Is that what my boy wants? To play Santa and his hostage?” And Law had kept that damn hat on all damn day since Nicky had grinned every time he’d seen Law wearing it.
“Present,” Nicky answered quickly. “A special present for Santa.”
Hmm, Law didn’t see a problem with that. In fact, he might be able to make that game even more fun for the boy. “Then I need to be very careful not to rip this.”
Nicky straightened, holding himself very still. “Okay, Santa Daddy.”
Fuck! Law almost dropped the garland. That was hot as hell.
Nicky’s cheeks turned red as he peered up at Law from under his lashes.
“Santa Daddy brings good boys the best gifts.” Law grabbed Nicky’s chin between his thumb and finger with his free hand. “And you are my very good boy.”
“The best boy,” Nicky agreed.
Law unwound the second strand. Then the third. One more to go. Of course he could tease the boy just a little more. He set the red and green garland to the side. Now Nicky was wrapped in the silver shimmering garland only. “I like this color on you.” He stepped back to look up and down Nicky’s torso.
Nicky glanced down. “Cuz it’s pretty?”
“Pretty just like you.” He cupped Nicky’s face, lowering his once again.
“You think I’m pretty?” Nicky asked with wonder.
“I think you’re beautiful,” Law told him. “And would look amazing with nothing but this garland wrapped around you.”
“Clothes are stupid,” Nicky said with a nod. “I vote we never wear clothes again.”
Law kissed the tip of Nicky’s nose. “Do you really want me to go to work naked? You know that we protect celebrities and rich people. There’s always someone around with a camera.”
Nicky scowled. “No! No one sees but me!”
“I have the same rule,” Law told him. “Which means I think clothes are in order.”
