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Candice and Y/N, both exhausted they had spent the last four months working nonstop, between Candice commitments and Y/N photoshoots they had been pulled in every direction.
Thankfully after the Victoria secret fashion show. Candice had some down time, just in time for the holidays.
As they lounged together on the couch in their penthouse in New York, Y/N and Candice were trying to figure out how to split their time between Los Angeles, Miami and New York.
"I can't believe we did it," Y/N said, grinning at Candice, who was flipping through photos on her phone. "You looked incredible out there."
Candice laughed, a warm, bright sound. "And you didn't look too shabby yourself! The models couldn't stop looking at you while they walked the runway" 
Y/N laughed  "It was because I was holding a camera and they had to look at me" 
As they settled into comfortable silence, the thought of Thanksgiving crept into Y/N's mind. For years, they had spent the holiday with Candice's family in Miami. It was a tradition they both cherished, filled with laughter, food, and warm memories. But this year, things felt different. Y/N hesitated, feeling the tug of her own family back in Los Angeles.
"Candice," she started slowly, unsure how to express her thoughts. "What do you think about changing things up this year?"
Candice looked up, intrigued. "What do you mean?"
"Instead of going to Miami for Thanksgiving, what if we went to Los Angeles? To see my family?" Y/N felt a flutter of anxiety as she spoke. She loved her family, but she also knew how complicated things could get, especially with Elizabeth family around.
Candice raised an eyebrow, considering the suggestion. "You mean your mom and Joseph? That could be fun. I'd love to see them."
Y/N bit her lip, weighing her words carefully. "Yeah, but you know how my mom and Elizabeth's mom are close. Jarnie usually spends Thanksgiving with the LeBlancs, and that could be... awkward."
Candice waved her hand dismissively. "Awkward how? We're adults. We can handle it. Besides, I think it would be nice to shake things up a little."
Y/N let out a nervous laugh. "I guess you're right. It would be a nice change, but we get to spend Christmas with your family."
Candice smiled, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "So it's settled then! We'll go to LA. I can't wait to see your family again, I miss your parents" 
"I am sure you do, all they do is tell you how pretty and perfect you are," Y/N joked. 
" yeah... are they wrong? I don't think so, I am pretty great" Candice replied confidently, her enthusiasm contagious.
Y/N's smile widened. "you are... but try being less cocky Miss Swanepoel" 
Candice looked at her ring and smiled " You know... you'll either become Y/N Swanepoel or I'll become Candice LeBlanc" 
Y/N hummed " You can get it hyphen, Candice Swanepoel-LeBlanc" 
" I like it but it's a bit of a mouthful" she commented and Y/N nodded " That's true... we will figure it out"
Candice laid down on the couch and let out a deep breath.
" I can't believe we have to wait two years before you can knock me up" 
I placed my hand on her lower stomach " Two years minimum, but I think it's a good thing... I mean it gives us time to to plan and enjoy our alone time, and then we can have as many kids as your are willed to push out" 
She laughed and got on top of me. " I mean... just because I can't get pregnant yet, doesn't mean we shouldn't start practicing now."