Daminette December

2021: 2-Package

Marinette frowned as she ended the call with her long-distance boyfriend. She knew that he hated the distance just as much as she did, but she couldn't up and leave her family, yet. Marinette had told him of her plans to go to Gotham for university, but that was still two more years away. With the holidays quickly approaching, she knew he'd become more hostile towards his family.

She wasn't surprised when she had finally been let in on the huge secret, but they had been pretty surprised to learn hers. Ever since then, she had sewed hidden symbols into comission pieces. She had already started on their Christmas gifts, but maybe she had time for one more. She quickly got her sketchbook out and got to work on something special.

Damian arrived back from school to be informed, by Alfred, that a package had arrived for him. He noticed the others lurking in the corridor, no doubt waiting to see what he had gotten. It took one quick look at the address to see it had come from his girlfriend. There was no way they were getting close to the package.

"Thank you, Alfred. I'll be opening my package away from prying eyes." he announced, hearing his siblings scramble away.

Once he was certain his room was secure, he opened the sealed box. Inside was a small note, something red and a smaller envelope. He opened the note first.

Habibi, I know how frustrating the distance can be. Soon, it will only be a memory. Inside the box I have given you a handmade sweater and sealed in the envelope, is a small vial of the perfume I know you prefer I wear.

This is not your Christmas gift; this is an 'I miss you dearly' gift.

With all my love, Your Angel

Damian pulled out the envelope and sure enough it was his favorite scent. He lifted the sweater and smiled at the red sweater with black dots.

'Ladybug.'

Damian quickly hid the vial and took the permanent marker off his desk. He censored the entire tracking bar and address. He then dismantled the box and smiled looking out at the falling snow.

"So, Demon, what was in the box?" Jason smiled, sitting in the lounge chair by the roaring fire.

"Intrigued in my hobbies?" Damian questioned.

They could see the box in pieces in his hands.

"We just want to get to know you more." Dick answered.

"Is this pertaining to the upcoming holiday?" the Wayne heir asked.

"Of course!" Tim exclaimed, "What else could it be about?"

Damian nodded his head and tossed the cardboard pieces into the fire. All three of them stood up and ran to the fire.

"If you wish to purchase something, you can easily purchase food for my animal companions." he declared, before walking out of the room.

"Got one!" shouted Todd.

"Anything?" questioned Drake.

"It's blocked out and the fire sealed the heat in!" he shouted, "We got nothing!"

Dick and Tim groaned.

"Told you we should have just x-rayed the fucking thing!" Todd cried out.

Damian had retreated to his room as the night fell. Everyone was surprised to hear him request a night off, claiming he needed more sleep. Alfred immediately agreed. As Damian left the cave, he heard the butler explain a phone call came in from the school about testing beginning to take place. Damian smiled as he ascended the stairs. Alfred didn't need to cover for him, but he was pleased he didn't have to be bothered by them later.

Damian pulled the sweater out from between his pillow cases and laid it out on his bed. He took the vial from his desk drawer and spritzed it onto the fabric, before placing it back in it's designated spot. The Wayne heir slipped the polka-dotted sweater over his head and climbed into bed. He tugged his pillow closer to his body and fell asleep thinking of his angel.