RK800//Connor x Reader

N I N E T E EN

You pulled on your large coat and beanie, dreading having to go shopping. You pulled on your boots and went to grab your wallet and the key to your apartment from the counter. You were certain this was gonna suck, you heard your phone ding and quickly looked at it. A text from Gavin,
Gavin: goodmorning, gorgeous. what are you up to?

You: mornin Gavin. I'm going shopping.
You put the phone in your pocket since he didn't open the message just yet, probably dealing with work. You left your apartment, locking the door behind you before heading outside. You huffed and watched the fog from your breath leave you before pulling your phone back out to call Connor. It didn't ring for long since he quickly picked up,
your"Y/n? Is something wrong?"

you smiled to yourself, "No no, I just...was wondering if you could come with me to go grocery shopping for Christmas and stuff...?"

"Yeah. I'd like that," you could hear a smile on his voice, "I'll borrow the car from Hank and come pick you up."

"Okay." You giggled a bit, considering he sounded like a teen who has to borrow the car from his parents. You hung up and waited outside your apartment. It wasn't long before Connor pulled up in front of your house, you hopped in and smiled at the heat that was blasting in the car. Relief from the cold was quite cold.
"Goodmorning, Y/n. " he smiled

"Mornin' Connor." You buckled your seatbelt

"So," he began to drive, "So where do you need to go?"

"The grocery store and then to the mall please. I still don't know what my plans for Christmas are." you looked at your phone to see Gavin's reply
Gavin: are you going to get a gift for me?

You: am I supposed to? are we spending Christmas together or something?

Connor made a sound like he was clearing his throat out of anxiousness before speaking, 
"Y/n...I was wondering if you'd like to spend Christmas with us? I mean if you'd like, I'm sure you usually spend it with your sister."

"I...uh I'm not completely sure.." you say afraid you'd be interfering and wondering if Gavin would want you to spend Christmas with him

"Oh.....it's just...nevermind. It was quite wrong of me to presume you'd want to spend Christmas with us. It is a big Holiday...you'd probably prefer spending time with someone you love." you can hear something painful in his voice 

You're surprised by him thinking you'd rather do anything but,
"What? Connor, that's--that's not it. I do love you guys....like you said before we're family. It's just--"

"It's just what? You'd rather spend time with Gavin?" he sounds disappointed and his LED spins into yellow and then red 

"Seriously? Connor, it's not like that I just--Connor where is this even coming from?!" you don't enjoy his tone

"Nothing. Just forget it, I'm sorry." he parks the car in the closest spot 

"Connor, I do want to spend time with you and I'm sorry if I've made you feel otherwise. I will spend Christmas with you guys if that's what you want."

"It's not that, it's about what you want." his LED returns to a yellow

"I want you to know that I do care. I want you to feel like I want to be with you so I am going to spend Christmas with you, and that's final." you smile and Connor returns the gesture. You watch as he calms himself more and you both leave the car. You grab a shopping cart and you and Connor decide on what you'll be preparing for the holiday before going down the aisles to grab ingredients. 

"Should we do ham or turkey?" you looked up at Connor, "What does Hank usually have?"

"Usually Hank likes to have Ham, we'll be cooking together, right?" he asks

"Yeah, of course. I'm not the best at cooking , though." you quietly laugh as you both head to the aisle to grab the frozen meat

"I'm sure you have amazing cooking, even if I can't exactly taste it." he comments with a smile which makes you quietly laugh. Once you guys finish your shopping you head to the mall next.
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 You enter the mall, you didn't think you'd have to go Christmas shopping this year so of course it'd be last minute. You enter one of the clothing shops and head to the festive clothing area, deciding you'll get Hank a ugly Christmas sweater. 

"I'm going to get Hank a sweater and a maybe a record, they have a record store in here right?"

"Yeah, they do. What do you want for Christmas , Y/n?" he looks at you, curiously 

"Oh, Connor you don't have to get me anything. Just getting to spend this year with someone is enough for me." you smile 

"What do you want?"

He looks a bit surprised by the question before seeming like he's thinking about it," I don't really want anything. I just want to get to spend time with you." he smiles slightly 

You feel heat against your cheeks for a moment before quickly turning your attention back to the rack of sweaters. You picked out something absolutely horrendous, decorated with Christmas ornaments and lights with bright green and red colors; you grinned at the idea of Connor and Hank twinning the ugly sweaters so you grabbed two that would certainly fit them and took them to the counter. Connor followed behind you as you made it to the cashier, having her ring up the abominations to fashion before taking them once they were bagged. Connor decided to take the bag for you before you both headed to the ancient record  and cd store that somehow wasn't closed.

"He likes jazz and heavy metal, if that helps." he mentions once you're inside. 

"Seriously? Heavy metal?"

"Yes. It took me a bit by surprise as well but Hank is a unique and surprising person in general."

"I suppose you're right." you laugh and began to look around the shop

Connor picked something in the heavy metal section, 
"He doesn't have this one, and I'm certain he likes this band." 

"Perfect! I'd get something for Gavin but I don't really know what I should get for him...I hope he doesn't mind." you slightly frown 

"I'll pay for the cd, it can be a gift from the both of us." 

"That's a great idea."

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Once Connor dropped you off you agreed you'd come over early in the morning to help him prepare the meal and that he'd wrap the gifts for you. You smiled and reached over to hug him in his seat.

"Goodnight, Connor." you smiled and opened your door but before you could step out he called out for you nervously

"Y/n...I...I love you." he says the 'love' in a confused but genuine tone

"I love you too." you replied, not realizing the way he meant that. You got out the car before you could see the frown appear on his face. You went up to your apartment and undressed before clamoring into bed. You immediately remembered to text Gavin. You almost panicked at the 5 missed calls and a couple of missed messages.
You: sorry if I worried u, im fine I was busy shopping. I hope u don't mind me spending Christmas with Hank and Connor; they're basically like family at this point.

Gavin: seriously? I just thought you'd want to spend time with your boyfriend?

You: Gavin don't be a baby about it, we've only just started dating and I've known them way longer and they've been there for me. if you want you can drop by I'm sure, but please don't start being so stupid and possessive. 

Gavin: sorry. ill stop by. I just love you,gn.

You let a sigh escape your lips before replying,
You: night. 
You plug up your phone to charge it while you sleep before getting under the covers and going to bed.