Kiss Me, It's Beginning to Snow

Lex reluctantly left with Coco. "Time difference probably means they just got up." said Coco. "Seemed like they...oh no!" She got a good look at Lex. "Oh this won't do at all! I told Staghart to be gentle with you!" She started rifling through some drawers in the desk where Amp got the matches.

"Um...er...he was." Lex said, blushing. While he was still a bit sore from his recent defloration, he couldn't imagine what Coco was talking about and was a little embarrassed that she knew what he had just been doing. He caught a glimpse of his reflection in the mirror. There was a swollen red mark on his neck. It only hurt when he touched it. Amp may have looked like a deer, but he was all gargoyle. That meant he had fangs like any other. /And he can make those sexy growling noises!/ Lex thought with a smile. Coco could be heard muttering "Where is it?"

"What are you looking for?" asked Lex.

"Staghart went as the Fourth Doctor last Halloween." she said. "I'm sure he left the scarf somewhere in...here it is!" She took out an absurdly long orange and yellow scarf. Coco wrapped the scarf around Lex's neck. "Look like you've been attacked by a ruddy vampire! There, that'll cover it. Come along, then." Lex followed her. She gave him a sly look. "Trying to distract you, was he?"

"Er...ah...." Lex blushed.

"Well, a little love bite beats singing out 'Pop Goes the Weasle' like my first shag did!" she laughed.

They had to pass by the ballroom where the party was taking place. Lex got a glimpse of the strangest thing he ever saw. Hudson was dancing with Ayala to the Spice Girl's "Wannabe". /When did Hudson learn how to dance?/ Lex wondered.

"Computer lab's right this way, love." Coco ushered him into the computer lab and showed him to the computer with the web cam attachment. "Found him!" she said to the monitor.

Lex took a seat and saw Broadway and Angela smiling and waving. "Jingle Bell Rock" was playing in the background. "Merry Christmas!" they both called out.

"Hey, Merry Christmas, guys." said Lex. "Angela, did you do something with your hair?"

"You like it?" She fluffed it with one hand. It was a bit shorter than usual but still well past her shoulders and with plenty of volume.

"It's nice. What made you decide to change it?"

"Oh...I just thought that big double ponytail was impractical." she said. "So, I donated ten inches to Locks of Love and told Pavel to just follow his muse."

"Wow. So, somewhere, a kid with leukemia is getting a genuine gargoyle hair wig for Christmas."

"Looks like. Hey, that's a cute scarf! It makes you look like Mark."

"Who's Mark?"

"He's a character in this new show called /Rent/. I'm trying to talk Broadway into seeing it with me." Angela ran a teasing finger over the knobs of horn on her boyfriend's head.

"Hey, just cuz my name's Broadway doesn't mean I like all that singing and dancing stuff!" Broadway turned to the monitor. "So, how's Christmas in England?"

"Oh, you know, the usual stuff." said Lexington. "There's food and music and decorations." /And sexy, white-furred gargoyles who are so good at seduction./ "They have these things called crackers."

"Uh, so do we." said Broadway. "They're good in soups and salads."

"No, a cracker is something different over here. It's a little present filled with candy, a party hat, a toy and a really bad joke."

"Cool." said Broadway. "So, how's Hudson?"

"Uh...same as usual." /Macking on my boyfriend's mom, but otherwise OK. Huh, I have a boyfriend now? That'll take getting used to./

"Last time we talked to him," said Broadway. "He said he'd have a surprise for us when you got back. What is it?"

"Well, if I told you, it wouldn't be a surprise!"

"Ooh, let's guess!" said Angela. "Is it...something alive?"

"Um...yeah. Kinda." /I guess a cyborg and an android with a gargoyle's soul counts as alive./

"Is it a plant?" asked Broadway.

"No." Lex replied.

"Oh, I'll get Brooklyn!" said Angela. "I bet he'd like to play too!" she left.

"Is it something you can eat?" asked Broadway.

"No!" Lex laughed.

"Is it bigger than a breadbox?"

"Yes." Coldstone and Coldfire were both definitely bigger than a breadbox.

Broadway was thinking. "Hmm...what color is it?"

"Yes or no questions only!" Lex replied.

Angela returned with Brooklyn, who didn't look thrilled to be there. "OK," said Angela. "So far, we know the surprise is kind of alive...."

"Kind of?" said Brooklyn.

"Lex didn't seem sure." said Angela. "It's not a plant."

"And it's not edible and it's bigger than a breadbox." said Broadway. "Lex is only answering yes or no questions."

"Alright," sighed Brooklyn. "Is it something electrical?"

"Yes...." Lex said cautiously.

"Does it have any knobs?" asked Broadway.

Lex bit his lips to keep from saying anything rude. "Uh...no."

"Switches?" asked Angela.

"I don't think so." He hadn't seen any.

"Will this be something Goliath would like?" asked Brooklyn.

"Oh yes. He'll like it." Lex knew that much.

"Is it one of those lamps that lights up when you touch it?" Angela guessed.

"No." Lex laughed.

"Is it from outer space?" asked Broadway. Lex laughed and shook his head.

"Is it magical?" asked Brooklyn.

Lex paused to think. Coldstone and Coldfire were the result of science and sorcery, but not magical in of themselves. "I'd have to say no."

"This is tough." said Broadway.

While Lex was playing Twenty Questions with his friends in New York, Staghart had gotten dressed and returned to the party. "Look, Staghart!" Lunette showed him her new toy. "Father Christmas gave me Polly Pocket like I asked for!"

"That's lovely, dear." he said with a smile. "Have you seen Una?"

"She went off somewhere with Leo, oops, I mean, Father Christmas." She smiled and giggled. Staghart ruffled her mane. Suddenly, the music stopped as some crackling noises came from the DJ booth.

"You spilled my beer, you barmy wanker!" one of the twins yelled.

"I told you not to bring it to the DJ booth to begin with, you stupid wally!" the other replied. Staghart decided to intervien.

"What is it now, Merry and Pippin?" he asked.

"Castor spilled me beer all over the turntable!" said Pollux.

"Ya shouldn't have brought it here in the first place!" Castor yelled back.

"Right." said Staghart. "Time for me to show you why they call me Amp." He knelt down and inspected the interior.

"No one calls you Amp." said Pollux.

"'Cept that green septic that's been hangin' about you." said Castor.

"But only when he's awake." said Pollux.

"He's not a septic, he's Scottish." said Staghart, examining the wiry interior. "Right, I'll need a copper penny, a piece of chewing gum and a blow dryer." Staghart addressed the party. "Talk amongst yourselves, everyone!" he said. "Here's a topic /The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy/ was neither a guide to the galaxy nor was it specifically for hitchhikers. Discuss!" Pollux gave him a piece of gum, which he popped in his mouth.

"Here's a blow dryer." Coco offered him one. "Lex is borrowing your scarf. Hope that's OK."

"Yeah, it's fine." Staghart said, hoping the twins couldn't see him blush. He got to work drying out the turntable.

"Staghart would know all about blowing." remarked Castor.

"Say, that reminds me," said Pollux. "Where'd you and that little bloke run off to?"

"He little all over?" snickered Castor.

"Didn't break him on the first try, did you?" chortled Pollux

"You want this done or not?" asked Staghart.

"Is that we he said?" they both said in unison. They pointed at each other, said "Jinx!" and laughed.

"C'mon, Pollux." Castor put an arm around his brother's shoulders. "I owe ya a Coke!"

"Bugger a Coke! I want a beer!" Pollux replied.

Staghart sighed and shook his head. Those guys. The gum was getting sticky enough and the circuits were dried out. "Sure you know what you're doing?" asked Coco.

"The old gum and penny trick is jerry rigging to be sure." said Staghart, putting everything in place. "But, it'll work for now." The music started up again.

"Wasn't talking about the turntable." said Coco.

Staghart stood and put his hands on her shoulders. "Coco, you're my best mate and I love you like a sister." he said. "Trust me on this one. It feels right."

"It's just, I remember what you were going through with Ulrich and that slag Hazel...."

"Coco, I am so over that." said Staghart. "Lex is nothing like that. I know he'd never hurt me."

"Not deliberately." Coco added. "Don't get me wrong, luv, I like Lex. He's a good sort. Just...try to face the reality of the situation is all I'm saying. I know you're going to miss him."

"Can't miss him if we're not apart." said Staghart. "You've seen Una anywhere?"

"Staghart, tell me you're not thinking what I think you're thinking!"

Lexington went back to the ballroom in search of Hudson. Goliath wanted to speak to him. He found him drinking from a champagne flute and chatting with Ayala. "Hey, Hudson?" said Lex. "Goliath's on vid chat. He wants to talk to you."

"We'll continue this discussion later, Ayala." Hudson said as he laid aside his champagne flute. "Lad, why're ye wearin' that scarf?"

"Um...I was cold." Lex muttered lamely before scurrying off. He bumped right into Staghart. His breath caught and his face flushed as he remembered what it felt like to have that warm, firm body pressed all against him.

"Fancy meeting you here." Amp said with a smile. "You look awfully cute in my scarf, you know."

Lex lowered his eyes, feeling his face heat up. Amp was running his fingers over his scalp again, sending a buzzing tingle through him again. "So," Lex chuckled. "Couldn't keep away from me?"

Staghart decided telling Lex his plan now might jinx it. He'd wait until he actually had a chance to clear things with Una. "I came back here and found the twits, er, I mean twins had managed to short out the turntable. I dried out the circuit board with a blow dryer and pieced it up with gum and a copper penny. It should...." He was cut off by Lex leaping into his arms and kissing him passionately.

"Amp, I am so hot for you right now." Lex gasped, running fingers through his fur. "I want you to take me! Now!"

"What, twice in one night?" Staghart had to admit the idea had appeal.

"Please?" Lex was finding the warm rush that was consuming him exciting.

"Right then." said Amp. "We better find some place. I don't much fancy the idea of shagging in front of everybody."

Amp showed him to a coat closet and took a quick look about to make sure no one saw them enter it together. "Oh, forgot." Amp said as they came in contact with a pair of winter coats. "The coat closet actually has coats in it this time! Well, we'll manage." He shut the door behind him and pressed Lex up against a corner.

In the dark, all Lex could do was feel and hear. That hot, hard body coated in soft fur was pressing him against the wall. Strong but gentle hands were fondling him, running up and down his body, lingering at his most sensitive areas. The scarf was gently pulled away from his neck. His face and neck were tickled by white fur as hot breath panted near his ear. A moist trail of warmth ran up Lex's cardioid artery and flicked his ear. Lex gasped at the erotic feeling, then reminded himself he needed to be giving as well as receiving. He let his hands explore Amp's back, shoulders and arms. He lightly caressed the fur in a circular pattern, enjoying Amp's breathy moans. He got bold and let his tail slither up and down Amp's legs. Amp pressed even closer to him, pumping his erection into Lex's hip. Lex caressed his lover's face until he found the ear again. Not only did he manage to make that sexy growl again, but he saw two eyes glow white in the dark. Hands were now stealing under his loincloth.

Lex could eagerly undress himself this time. Amp had just as eagerly shimmied out of his clothes. Those large hands took Lex's and guided them to encircle something long, hard and smooth. Lex suddenly felt nervous again. "I...I don't know how...."

"You've touched yourself, right?"

"Um...yeah." It wasn't something Lex liked to admit.

"Then, just do what you'd like." A strong hand caressed Lex's thigh, cupped his testicles a moment and finally squeezed his throbbing member. Lex gave a groan and returned the squeeze. He pulled down slowly, feeling the hand on his member do the same. They leaned onto each other, grunting in pleasure, thrusting into each others' squeezing hands. They were both so enraptured they almost didn't notice the door opening.

"Who do I have to boff to get some privacy around here?" Amp asked in annoyance as Lex grabbed for his loincloth.

"Terribly sorry to bother you." Macbeth said calmly. "The twins want me to go on a...what was the word? Ah, beer run. May I have my coat?" Amp handed him the long black duster. "Thank you. Carry on." He closed the door.

"Well," Lex reasoned. "Considering how old he is, we're probably not the first naked gargoyles he's seen."

"Now, where were we?" Amp ran his hands over Lex's torso.

"Amp? I-I gotta make sure he doesn't tell anyone what he just saw."

"Worried about your reputation?" Amp teased.

"Well...this is something I want Hudson to hear from me rather than someone else." /If I ever tell him./

"Macbeth strikes me as the discreet sort." Fur caressed Lex's cheek as fingers danced on his wing membranes. "Let's forget him for now. Let's try to forget anything but us."

For the next few, fleeting minutes, Lex forgot everything but the hands that caressed his body. His erection that had lagged with the surprise appearance of Macbeth was soon full and strong again. He grabbed onto Amp's member and pulled and squeezed. The world had been reduced to pumping hands, throaty groans, soft fur, erotic growls and red hot heat. Lex burrowed his face into Amp's neck to muffle his screams when orgasm washed over him. Amp groaned out Lex's name as hot dampness spilled into his hand.

The next morning, all the gargoyle were in stone sleep as usual. Some had managed to find spots outdoors to roost. Two male gargoyles in particular had gone to sleep gazing adoringly at each other. Some had continued merry making well into the wee hours and were caught unawares. The twins, for example had gone to sleep with beer cans in hand, Pollux laughing at a joke Castor just told and Macbeth passed out on the table between them.

"Macbeth!" Arthur shook him awake.

"Huh? Wha?" Macbeth grabbed his head. "Arthur, make the room stop spinning!"

"How much did you have to drink?" Arthur asked with a sigh.

"You don't have to yell!" Macbeth winced. "Remind me never to play 'The ABC Game' with those lads ever again."

"Macbeth," said Arthur. "Does my coat smell odd to you?"
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Next chapter is angst. Bring a hanky.