They say love makes you do the craziest things. Well, Sevika couldn't agree more as she stares at her reflection in the mirror. Her expression is a mix of disbelief and exasperation. She's wearing nothing but a red bow wrapped enticingly around her body, the small fabric leaving almost nothing to the imagination.

Was it Sevika's idea to do this? Absolutely not. She'd originally planned a candlelit dinner, but then she'd overheard her girlfriend talking to their best friend - mentioning all they wanted for Christmas was to have Sevika tied up under their tree as a present.

Sevika had almost choked on her coffee when she heard it. Part of her wanted to scold them for discussing such things at the office, but the smallest, most traitorous part of her brain actually agreed. So here she is, on Christmas Eve, having called her girlfriend to come over and celebrate.

Glancing at the clock, Sevika wraps her arms loosely together with the ribbon and ties a knot, tightening it with her teeth before making her way to the living room. The apartment air feels cold against her bare skin as she perches nervously on the couch, silently scolding herself for not wrapping the ribbon over her stomach.

Her thoughts are interrupted by the sound of the apartment door opening. In walks her girlfriend, who immediately freezes at the sight of her. Sevika takes a deep breath, placing her palms down between her thighs as their eyes lock. Her cheeks heat up under the intense gaze, suddenly feeling even more exposed despite the ribbon.

Sevika grumbles and looks away, feigning irritation to mask her embarrassment. "Well, don't just stand there. Do something, damn it.