"Is everything in place dear?" Y/n asked.

"Yes mommy!" her nine-year-old daughter Anya chirped.

"Alright then. Go get the twins and your older sister and we can all surprise daddy together!"

Anya grinned the widest grin and skipped away to get her siblings. Y/n was so glad for her four precious little helpers aiding in setting up the surprise Christmas decorations for their father. She wanted to do something special for him since he was the most special person in her life, aside from the children. So, she and the children all schemed together and came up with the idea of setting up a surprise first Christmas for Michael. Her eldest child, Aria, was especially happy to take part in this. To be completely honest, Y/n didn't expect Anya and her four-year-old twins, Jasmine and Kalen, to keep this surprise a secret and was genuinely impressed with them. Now, it was Christmas morning and they were all about to wake Michael up.

"Okay guys, let's go in quie-"

Y/n hadn't even finished her sentence when Jasmine and Kalen burst open the door and ran into the room to jump on top of the bed.

Michael woke up startled out of his mind to the twins chanting, "Wake up daddy!"

He chuckled and groaned, "Okay okay, I'm up!", nestling back in the comforter reluctant to leave its warmth.

"Come on daddy, look at the surprise we made!"

"Yeah, come on!"

Y/n giggled at the sight before deciding to step in. "Kids, why don't you go set up the table for our breakfast?" The twins finally left the bed and ran off with their older sisters. Y/n sat down on the space next to Michael as he adjusted himself in a sitting position. "Merry Christmas morning Michael!"

"Merry Christmas morning to you too dear!" He gave her a short, sweet peck on the lips and finally mustered enough strength to get out of bed as Y/n wandered back to the kitchen.

"Don't forget to shower and change into a fresh set of PJs Mikey! We're all already in ours!" Y/n shouted.

"Alright then sweetie."

"And don't take too long!"

He rolled his eyes and chuckled. "Whatever you say!"

By the time Michael finished his morning routine and made it to the kitchen, the table was all set up with the most delicious pancakes, omelets, and fruit ever. The sight of his four beautiful children and his perfect wife, his family, gathered around the table laughing and joking together warmed his heart. He could not hold back the smile that decorated his face as he took in the picturesque scene for as long as he could before sitting down.

"Merry Christmas dad!" Aria and Anya said.

"Daddy daddy! Did you see the lights!" Kalen shouted. He was particularly excited about the garlands hanging above the bedroom door as he "put them up all by himself".

"Yes, I did see them! Did you put them up all by yourself?"

Kalen nodded proudly causing Michael and Y/n to chuckle and his sisters to roll their eyes at him.

"Well, what are we waiting for! Let's dig in!"

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The floor was littered with wrapping paper from opened presents, the air filled with their children's laughter as they played with their cool new toys. Throughout it all, Michael looked like a little kid walking into Disneyland for the first time, the look of wonder and amazement never once leaving his face as he beheld every garland and ornamented tree that adorned the walls while his wife accompanied him on a small tour around the house. His laughter joined in with his children's as he unwrapped his own gifts to see a bunch of super soakers. Y/n took in the sight in front of her and chuckled to herself. It warmed her heart to see Michael so carefree and happy, enjoying himself with the kids. Scooting over next to Michael, she leaned in and whispered in his ear,

"I have one more present upstairs for you tonight."

She pulled away, caressing his thigh and turning her attention back to the kids to round them all up for lunch. Flustered, Michael got up and joined them at the table suddenly wishing for it to be nighttime already.

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The children nodded off to sleep one by one as The Polar Express came to an end. Their mugs once full of steaming hot chocolate now empty as Y/n and Michael put them in the sink, giggling to themselves as they remembered all the fun they had just a few hours ago: Michael joining the kids in a game of tag running around the house, Y/n throwing a pillow at him to gain his attention for something but only initiating an all–family pillow fight, a miniature food fight in the kitchen as they tried to prepare the holiday beverages for the movie, and the kids constantly making jokes throughout the movie itself.

"So, what'd you think of your first Christmas Michael?"

"It was the most wonderful day ever Y/n! I had so much fun with you and the kids!"

Y/n smiled at his words and turned to face him.

"Even when I completely annihilated you in that pillow fight?"

Michael did his best pouty face.

"Awww, is someone still upset from losing that pillow fight?"

Michael only deepened his pout and crossed his arms, huffing.

"In that case, why don't you come upstairs with me? I may have something to make you feel better." Y/n smiled and winked before sauntering up the stairs with an intrigued and excited Michael close behind. Once they were both inside their bedroom, Y/n closed and locked the door, leading Michael to sit on the bed.

He smirked and leaned in for a kiss until he felt Y/n's finger on his lips.

"Not right now Mikey. I want you to open your gift."

Michael frowned but took the box anyways and ripped open the wrapping paper. When he looked inside the box, his jaw practically dropped to the floor.

"I-Is this...are you-"

"Yes Michael. I'm pregnant!"

His hand covered his mouth as he let his tears loose and hugged Y/n tightly.

"How many weeks?"

"Three. I made an appointment the other day to confirm."

"Oh baby! Oh my–oh my–"

"It won't be coming for a few months, but that was all I could get you this Christmas."

Michael framed her face in his hands letting his thumbs caress her cheeks. "Baby, all I'll ever want for Christmas is you."

Y/n giggled. "Come on honey. Let's go to sleep."

The rest of the night, Michael snuggled up close to Y/n, not once wanting to let go of her or their soon–to–come new member of the family.

Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy New Year! I hope y'all have a wonderful Christmas day opening presents and eating delicious food! 🎄✨🎄✨🎄✨🎄✨🎄✨🎄