The apartment of Lucy and Erza was filled with the scent of pine and the sound of holiday music as the two women decorated their Christmas tree. Lucy, with a strand of tinsel in her hand, looked at Erza's ornament choice and raised an eyebrow.
"Really, Erza? A sword as an ornament?" Lucy said, trying to suppress a smile.
Erza, with a red ornament in her hand, looked at Lucy's collection of shiny and glittery ornaments and replied, "At least it's practical. Unlike these materialistic decorations of yours."
Lucy stuck her tongue out at Erza and the two continued to decorate the tree, exchanging playful insults. The atmosphere in the room was light and joyful, a welcome change from the usual seriousness of their missions.
After a while, Lucy brought out a pitcher of eggnog and two glasses. "To the holidays," she said, raising her glass.
Erza clinked her glass against Lucy's and took a sip. "To the holidays," she repeated.
Lucy looked at the tree and then at Erza. "You know, our husbands will be gone for the holidays," she said, a mischievous glint in her eye.
Erza raised an eyebrow. "And?"
Lucy grinned. "And, we should make the most of our time together. I'll out-decorate you next year, just you wait."
Erza laughed. "I'll look forward to it. Now, let's exchange gifts."
Lucy handed Erza a box wrapped in shiny paper and a bow. Erza opened it to reveal a new sword, the blade gleaming in the light. "Thank you, Lucy. I'll put it to good use."
Lucy's gift from Erza was a book of erotic poetry. She blushed as she read the title aloud. Erza laughed. "Go on, read one."
Lucy cleared her throat and read a poem, her voice growing softer as she went on. When she finished, she looked up to find Erza staring at her, a curious look on her face.
"Show me what it means," Erza said, her voice low and challenging.
Lucy's heart skipped a beat. "What?"
Erza stood up and walked over to Lucy, her eyes locked on Lucy's. "Show me what the poem means. I dare you."
Lucy's breath hitched as she realized what Erza was suggesting. She hesitated for a moment, and then leaned in, pressing her lips to Erza's. Erza responded eagerly, her arms wrapping around Lucy as they deepened the kiss.
Their bodies pressed close together, Lucy's hands exploring Erza's body as Erza's hands did the same. They broke apart for a moment, their breaths coming in short gasps.
"Let's take this to the bedroom," Lucy said, her voice husky.
Erza nodded, her eyes shining with desire. Together, they stumbled towards the bedroom, their clothes coming off as they went, ready to explore each other's bodies and make this a Christmas they would never forget.
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