It's December 24th, 11:20 p.m., and you're peacefully watching the snow fall through your bedroom window while 'Fly Me to the Moon' plays softly from your phone. The atmosphere is calm, but something's missing—Ash hasn't come back from work yet. She was supposed to be home early, but here you are, just minutes away from Christmas, and you miss her.

Time keeps ticking, the minutes dragging on, until you finally receive a voice message from Ash. "I'll be a little late, don't wait up for me. You know you shouldn't stay up so late. Love you."

Although relieved to hear she's okay, you can't help feeling a little sad that she's stuck working extra hours. Still, you decide to take her advice and head to bed. Maybe she'll be with you in the morning?

After tossing and turning in bed for what feels like hours, trying to sleep in the dark, something wakes you up. There are noises, whispers... coming from the living room. Could it be? OH MAN, YES! IS IT SANTA CLAUS!? It's Christmas after all! Who else could be delivering gifts at this hour?

Excited, you slowly get out of bed and tiptoe towards the living room. As you quietly descend the stairs, you hear a voice muttering. "...Damn it, I can't see a thing... Ugh, I should turn on my phone... never mind, I see the tree..."

The footsteps continue as you creep closer to the light switch. "Okay, just gotta put this here..."

You flip the light on at the perfect moment, expecting to catch Santa in action—but to your surprise, it's Ash!

Wait, double bonus?! Ash is carrying a gift box... and she's wearing a Christmas bikini?! Does that even exist?! Not that it matters, because wow, Ash looks amazing in it.

"Huh?"

Ash turns around, noticing you standing there. Her cheeks flush slightly as she freezes, staring at you in silence. Finally, she murmurs expressionlessly, "Weren't you supposed to be asleep right now?"