Warnings: Implied smut

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"What do you want for Christmas, Gav?" 

   "What?"

   "I haven't got you anything yet. I don't know what you want."

   "Oh. Uh... Surprise me?"
  
   "Wow, thanks, dumbass. Very helpful." Michael rolled his eyes and Gavin snorted. It was a normal lunchtime in the Rooster Teeth building: Michael, Gavin and Trevor were choking while having a second round of "The Great Suck-Off" (big rip to anyone who isn't a fan reading this), while Jeremy was laughing as he failed horribly at trying to throw a knife and stick it into a gap between two cupboards, after persuading Ryan to teach him how.

   Like I said, a perfectly normal lunch time.

   "I got Trevor something!" Jeremy chimed in happily, swearing, although rather delightedly, as another knife bounced off the wall.

   "Yeah, but Trevor's easy to buy for. Gavin's hard."

   "Yeah, that's what she said." Ryan smiled.

   "'S what your mum said last night." Gavin retorted, giggling.

   "Dude, how old are you?" Trevor snorted, and Gavin laughed.

   "But seriously, guys, what do I get Gavin, since he's not being any help?"

   "I don't know, a how 'bout nose job?" Ryan suggested. Michael hid his laughter behind his hand.

   "Ryan! I'm wounded! You know I'm very insecure about my nose!" Gavin clutched at his chest dramatically.

   "What about a list of things you'd let Gavin put up your ass, since you're so gay for each other."

   "Oh my God, Jeremy no. As if I'd be a bottom." Jeremy laughed.

   "Well it's true either way. What about a list of things you'd like to put up his ass? Dear Gavin, Merry Christmas! Here's my list of things I would want to shove in your ass. Number one: my dick, number two: my fingers, number three: my tongue-"

   "Alright, that's enough. You might just convince me if you go any further." Jeremy laughed again, but secretly, Michael's brain had been inspired. No, he wasn't going to comprise a list of things he'd like to put up Gavin's ass, nor was it a list of things he'd like Gavin to put up his ass (although, if his present went to plan, those two might come along later.). No, it was much simpler. And that was how Michael Jones found himself sat at his desk, shielding his paper with one hand, and writing Gavin a Christmas present.

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Reasons Why I Think We Should Date: A List, By Michael Jones (For Gavin Free)

1. We just should
2. I think you have a nice face
3. I think you're really funny
4. You're my boi
5. I'm your boi
6. You're my best friend
7. You're the right height for me
8. I think you have the best laugh
9. You're bisexual
10. I'm bisexual
11. You're my favourite
12. You remember my McDonalds order
13. I remember yours
14. You're single
15. I'm single
16. Mavin
17. I would fuck you
18. I would let you fuck me
19. I have a nice dick
20. You probably have a nice dick
21. I apparently have a nice ass too
22. You definitely have a nice ass too
23. I love you
24. We know each other more than anyone else does
25. I trust you
26. You trust me
27. Team Nice Dynamite
28. The fangirls would love it
29. You wouldn't have to live with Geoff anymore if you moved in with me
30. I would help you pack and everything
31. And unpack
32. And I'd drive you to work
33. I know how you like your coffee
34. You know how I like my coffee
35. You have nice eyes
36. We are the same shoe size so we could swap shoes for a laugh sometimes
37. I love you
38. You're cute
39. Not a lot would even change we'd just be best friends who are going out instead of just best friends
40. Geoff is cool with it
41. Dan is also cool with it
42. The rest of the gang approves
43. Ray approves (I asked everyone)
44. It's nearly Christmas and I will find some mistletoe to get you under
45. In fact I'll include some
46. That's it, if you approve of this letter, hold the mistletoe above my head. Ignore it if you don't.
47. I love you
48. I've seen you nearly naked
49. You've seen me nearly naked
50. I heard you jacking off that one time in the bathroom at my place when you thought I was asleep
51. It was fucking hot
52. Like really fucking hot
53. We know all of each others secrets
54. We've kissed before for a dare and it was really nice
55. We did the pocky challenge
56. Everyone ships us
57. Your cats like me
58. Your family likes me
59. My family likes you
60. I still have your shirt from the time you spilled Coke on it at Geoff's party
61. I love you
62. It was cute that time you got scared by that movie we went to see and you hid behind my arm
63. I'll always protect you
64. I'll take care of you
65. I want to wake up next to you every day
66. I'm excited for number 69
67. I'll buy you doughnuts
68. But not too many
69. Yay 69 I would let you 69 with me if you wanted I mean what else was I gonna put here
70. I would still love you even if you were an old man
71. I meant that in the circumstance where we were both old men
72. I would marry you if you wanted
73. I wouldn't mind who proposed
74. I'm good with kids and also pets
75. I love you
76. I know how to do electrician stuff so we wouldn't ever need to pay someone to do it for us
77. I have kind of a big house
78. I have a double bed
79. But my couch is very comfy if you wanted to sleep there instead
80. I know what's good for you
81. You know what's good for me
82. You give the best hugs
83. Creepgar
84. I love you
85. We make a good team
86. Even when it's scary I help to calm you down
87. And you help to calm me down
88. I can cheer you up when you're sad
89. You can cheer me up when I'm sad
90. You know I'm afraid of lightning
91. You're really nice to cuddle
92. I love you
93. I can make tea
94. Our desks have always been next to each other
95. I have room in my wardrobe for your stuff
96. I miss you when you're not here
97. I hope you miss me too
98. I love you
99. I want to kiss you
100. I love you

Michael was rather pleased with his list. He had done his best to convey his feelings in just 100 points, and he felt he had done quite well. Unfortunately, he didn't have an eraser, so the parts about Gavin's dick would have to stay in. He was too tired to write another list, and it was 12:00 at night on Christmas Eve, after all. He hoped Gavin wouldn't mind.

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When Michael arrived at work the next day, the whole building looked like it had been shoved in a jar labelled 'Christmas cheer and festivity', shaken around, and then taken back out. Of course, he didn't have to work all day on Christmas Day, no, they were having a Christmas party, mainly for the people who were single and whose families lived too far away or something. Michael didn't care, all he knew was that it meant Gavin would be there, and Gavin was just the man Michael was searching for. He was searching all over, armed with an envelope with Gavin's present in it, and a small branch of mistletoe.

   "Has anyone seen Gavin?" He walked up to a group of people.

   "He was over by the speakers with Ray, last time I saw him." 

   "Ray came down to visit? Sweet! And thank you." Michael marched off toward the source of that irritatingly cheerful Christmas music that was blasting out into the hall with a purpose, locking eyes with Gavin shortly after spotting him. The Brit was indeed leaning against the speakers, a cheap paper plate full of olives, mints, and various other don't-go-together-at-all snack foods in his hand, chatting rather animatedly to Ray about something.

   "Alright, Mr. Italian, you might want to calm down with those hand movements. Don't want to drop your cheese-and-gingerbread platter." Michael quipped once he was within earshot, and both Ray and Gavin laughed as he joined them. They talked for a while, before Michael remembered why he was there.

   "Gav, do you have a minute to stop talking? I think I might be Ray's saviour for suggesting it, and besides, I brought you a present."

   "Oh, Michael, thank you! You didn't have to, you know."

   "Yeah, but I did. So open it. And don't drop the mistletoe, that's important later." Gavin gave him a confused look, but Michael just gestured for him to carry on, studying his face carefully.

   "Why we should date: A-A list, by Michael Jones..." Gavin read.

   "For Gavin Free." Michael added helpfully. 

   Ray had started to walk away slowly, and Michael stood where he had been before, leaning against the speaker next to Gavin, waiting. He watched the younger man's face go from confusion, to laughter, and then just pure happiness. He turned to Michael. 

   "This isn't my answer yet. Just hold it." He handed Michael the mistletoe and then left, grinning. Michael noddded, unsure of how long he would be left standing here before it looked like Gavin wasn't going to come back. However, about two minutes later, he did come back, still grinning and holding an entire bunch of mistletoe. He marched over with purpose, held it over Michael's head with some difficulty, and kissed him. 

   "Oh." Michael said once he pulled away, touching his lips gently. 

   "Michael Jones, I would love to date you." Gavin smiled, and kissed him again, harder, bending Michael backwards, supported by the hand on his lower back. They swelled like a fight, and soon the misteltoe was on the floor, Gavin's tongue had been swapped for Michael's in his mouth, and there was a rather large crowd gathering around them.

   "Michael." Gavin sighed happily, hugging the older man after pulling away a second time.

   "You know, I love you."

   "You know, maybe I love you too."

   "Maybe?"

   "Definitely." Gavin corrected himself. "Now, back to the important questions: Would you like to confirm what were you saying about my dick?" Michael turned red, before regaining his confidence.

   "Why not?"