....okay so I'm going to do the holidays apparently...enjoy bbys...
Warning: this is rather long, I apologize for the words XD
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The cold brooding stare that was aimed directly at your back didn't faze you in the slightest, a smirk plastered to your face.

"Crocodile, don't look at me like that."

The grown man huffed, a growl escaping his lips as his eyes scanned down your back. Another growl settling in his throat.

You bent over, checking on the wani that scurried across the floor.

"Oh you poor baby..."

You picked it up, settling it close to your exposed chest, the wani shifting into the warmth.

You were currently getting on your boyfriends nerves..the same nerves that gave you the little baby wani cuddled up in your arms.

Boyfriend. Eck.

It didn't sound right when you thought of Crocodile, he didn't look like a boyfriend, let alone a boy.

He was more like husband material in the words of yours.

But, back to the wani snuggled into your chest. It seemed to smile as it looked up at you with soothingly big eyes.

Thirty minutes before Crocodile had let you open one of the presents under the large tree in the living room, you just so happened to go for the one that had the biggest bow, causing the wani in your arms to finally come out into the light.

The outfit you were slipped into this morning made it even harder for him to keep his eyes off of you.

The short red velvet dress with white trimming came just under the lace trapped underneath the sheer black leggings.

Oh yes, quite the sight to see; the low cut collar settling into his sights as the wani buried into you.

"Such a cute baby.."

A small grunt made your eyes glance behind you, a sneer leaking onto his face.

"Why don't you go put it back with their friends?"

He gestured to the wani's littered across the living room, asleep.

You shake your head.

"No..they're so wittle and they're so big..they could get hurt.."

"They're not going to hurt them, just set them down on the ground and let them play."
You shake your head again, sitting at the table beside him and petting the small animal in your lap.

Crocodile groaned and rolled his eyes.

"Y/n please...not at the table..."

You frown up at him.

"Like you care, you're just jealous of the poor little thing..poor baby was locked in that box for god knows how long.."

You coo down at the baby gator, a soft smile on your lips.

Crocodile grits his teeth, a forced smile pulling at his lips.

"Darling please.."

"Don't 'darling' me!"

You pout, holding the wani closer to your chest, furrowing your brows.

He stood quickly, swiftly taking the baby gator from your grip and gently placing it on the couch.

"There, now they won't hurt themselves. Happy?"

"No, I want them.."

He growls and twitches, his gaze fiery to your cold complexion.

An arm wrapped around your waist and lifted you out of the chair you sat in and placed you on the kitchen counter.

"Why do you insist on being so stubborn with me today of all days!?"

Your frown deepens.

"Why can't you be happy for once?! That's all I want for you to do, and the only way for me to talk to you is to get on your nerves first!"

He stands up straight, his shoulders squared and eyes looking deep into yours.

"What's are you talking about?"

Your eyes water.

"You know exactly what I mean! You never talk to me anymore! All you do is write away all day in that fucking office and pay no attention to me, you don't even sleep in the same bed as me croc!"

He backed away slightly, his eyes dulling, but the same stern stare settled on your features.

Tears streamed down your face, you never intended to cry in front of him, he considered it weak. You didn't want to be viewed as weak...

"I...Y/n.."

"What.."

Your voice was stern and sharp, causing him to flinch slightly, resting his hand on your shaking side.

"I do all this work for you, so I don't have to regret doing it later than it was originally was supposed to be done."

You wiped your eyes and looked up at him, your eyes clouded.

"Wh-what do you mean?"

"I mean that if I don't do what I'm doing now, I can't keep you..you know that I am running from the government and if I don't get these papers signed and accepted, I'm going to be put away again and you'll be left with nothing. I don't want that."

You blinked a few times and stared up at him.

Was this really happening? Was he confessing to wanting to keep you? What was this leading up to? You didn't know, and didn't intend on knowing.

You knew he wouldn't tell you outright.

You kept your eyes trained to the floor, sniffling.

His hook raised your eyes to his, a soft look glazing over his usually hard eyes.

"I know I rarely ever say such things....but I do love you Y/n, even if it doesn't seem like it some days...or most perhaps..."

You chuckle softly, your e/c eyes strained and red from your outburst turned back to their normal tinge of hue, a smile present on your soft lips.

"I love you too...Crocodile."

He smiles and picks you back up, leading you back to the couch.

The baby wani scurried into your lap and settled down.

Croc looked down, amused.

"What's the name you picked out for them?"

You thought for a minute, looking down at the scaly animal.

"Cinnabun."

"Cinnabun..?"

You could hint at a chuckle in his voice, a smile appearing on his lips behind you.

"I'm not one to complain.."

"You better not! Its cute.."

"Never said it wasn't sweetheart."

A blush rose on your cheeks and you looked behind you smiling.

"Well, we have presents under the tree for a reason sweetie, go on and get them."

Crocodile gently pushed you out of his lap as you crawled like a child to the presents, making sure to give him a good view.

You shuffled through the first few presents, setting them out. Beside you as the wanis surrounding you wrapped themselves around you protectively, snuffing at the wrapping.

You giggled and gently tapped their muzzles.

"Go on baby, open them. "

You chuckle at his eagerness and ripped through the first three, revealing a fee new outfits that looked rather exquisite and expensive.

As expected.

You smiled at him and thanked him.

"Aw thank you honey they look great."

He chuckles and smiles.

"Good, I tried to find what you'd look great in, per usual."

"Per usual."

You chuckle.

You knew he wasn't expecting to get anything, and that almost made you tear up at the thought.

But luckily you were about to break that long streak.

The large boxes hidden behind the tree were there without suspicion, to your priority.

The next ten or so boxes were filled with shoes of all labels, dresses tailored by the finest, and jewelry to match every outfit.

The last box, which was one of the larger of the many, had a coat identical to his much larger one, however a mink pelted coat instead of his dyed green.

You smiled and looked up at him.

"Croc...you didn't.."

"You're holding the proof, I obviously did."

You chuckle and slip it on, snuggling it around your frame.

Crocodile got up.

"I hope you liked your presents love, now come and let us eat.."

You shook your head.

"Mm?"

You got up from the shelter of the wani's, pushing the large boxes from behind the thick tree and into view.

"It wouldn't the Christmas without your presents."

He looked at you wide eyed, backing up a bit and shaking his head.

"Y/n...I.."

"I won't take no for an answer, now come here and open your presents you Grinch!"

You pulled him to the floor, settling yourself in his lap as he took hold of the first wrapped box, ripping it open and flipping the box open.

He reaches in, delicately taking out a bottle of his colgone, smiling.

"I was running out.."

"Hush hush! Keep on opening!"

He chuckles and compliantly pulls out a large bag, looking at it curiously.

"Open it!"

He opens the bag, pulling out his favorite cigars, and a new lighter and clip.

He smiles down at you.

"Essentials huh?"

You nod, chuckling.

"Only the finest for the best, yes?"

You could see the small tinge of pink that spread across his usually pale cheeks.

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After nearly an hour of opening his presents, he was finally done, a smile permanent on his features.

"Thank you..."

Paper littered around the room, wani's shuffling and making the mess bigger.

"Well Croc.."

You look out the window, the sun well down and the sky dark.

"Its dark out, think we should go to sleep and let the servants clean this up?"

He nods and keeps his arms wrapped securely around your waist.

"Crocodile...?"

"Mm?"

"You have to let me up to get to bed."

You chuckle softly and he nuzzles into your neck.

"Maybe I dont want to go to bed yet.."

You sigh.

"Croc you said you wouldn't do any work yet.."

He shakes his head in the crook of your neck.

"That's not what I meant sweetie..."

You feel him shift under you, you slide out of his lap, turning around to face him.

"Then what do you mean?"

He sighs.

"Just...hold on..."

He stands up, and walks from the room for a few moments before coming back in, another present in his hand.

However this one much smaller than the others, carried in his palm.

"Croc no, I don't want to open anymore you've bought enough for me already-"

"Y/n, please, this is the only one I need you to open..."

You heard desperation apparent in his quavering voice, looking up at him questioning.
You plucked the box from his hand, placing it delicately in your lap and undoing the bow tied on top.

You flip the top open, gaping at the large gem studded ring that sat in place.

"C-crocodile-"

"Y/n, hear me out."

The tall man drops to his knees in front of you, cupping your face.

"I know I am not the best man, I know I am not an honest man, I know that I can never be a man you can trust heartily...but I know I can be a man that can love you without showing an ounce of it an you still know it. I know I can be a man that can give you anything that you want, I know I can be a man that can make anything you wish come true, I know I can be a man that can do what I can for you, I know I can be a man that is worthy of your love. I know I can be the man that you want and need in your life, so please tell me that you'll let me, I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't have you as my own!"

Your eyes flooded with tears as you were pulled to his chest, himself burying his face into your hair.

"Yes croc! Yes, yes, yes, yes!"

His arms wrapped around you tightly as you cried, a smile spread across your face as he rubbed your back.

"Well honey, if you'd let me...I'd like to make it official.."

You sit back and look up at him, smiling.

He picked up the box, gently taking the ring from its slot, and wiping your eyes free of tears.

"Y/n M/n L/n, would you do me the honor of being Mrs. Crocodile?"

You nod, shaking as you bite your lip as he slid the ring onto your finger.

"I love you, Crocodile."

"I love you too, darling."