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5.3 Christmas Time

Connor:

"You're scared that I won't make it through the storm, You should be here with me, safe and warm" -Justin Bieber ft. The Band Perry (Home This Christmas)

"Do you think everything's fine?" I mumbled looking out at the heavy snow hitting the ground outside. Sighing as I rubbed my temple I heard footsteps behind me.

"He'll be fine sweetie.." My mothers voice called, as I looked out at the snow which seemed to be fallen faster by the second. I knew I shouldn't be worried about Connor not making it for Christmas. "How about you come and help with the dessert? Get your mind off this?" She asked looking at me with a small smile.

Smiling at my younger siblings who were dancing around the kitchen while they waited for the sugar cookies to be done. Leaning my elbows on the counter, I wanted as my mom and dad shared a sweet kiss making my heartache at the thought of that couldn't have been Connor and I.

Biting my lip as I walking into my room giving up all hope of Connor get here. "He'll show up dear..." My father stated smiling softly before I closed the door and got ready for bed.

"Y/N?" I heard a soft voice say as things were settled down on the hardware floor. Quickly turning the light on and taken hold of the bat I kept under my bed I squealed as Connor stood before me with sun in his hair.

"Surprise baby..."

Riley:

'See I really love him,and it's been kinda tough cause he's only in town for the holidays' -Ariana Grande (Snow In California)

Smiling up at Riley, I couldn't help but feel the warm fuzzy feeling fill my body as he hugged me tighter listen to my family chatter about the stupidest of things.

Looking at the lit fire place, I sighed softly resting my head on his shoulder as him and my dad where in a heated conversation. Tomorrow was the ending of this paradise. As much as I wished Riley would stay longer and be able to spend Christmas officially with me, I knew he had to go.

I wanted nothing more for him to stay here. I wanted to spend our first Christmas together and not apart. I'm not sure I'll be able to deal with the pain of not being next to him for this special holiday.

"Everything alright babe?" He asked. His breath tickling my ear causing a smile and no doubt a blush to appear on my face. Humming softly, I nodded my head cuddling closer to him.

"'mmmm Imma miss you..." I said softly as I heard him sigh. I knew this wasn't just effecting me and I felt selfish. I couldn't pull him away from his family for my pleasures.

"I guess now is a good time as ever..." He said softly turning me to look him in the eyes. "I was saving this for later tonight but I guess now is the perfect time.." He said softly with a wide smile on his face.

"Would you like to spend Christmas with me and my family in Florida?"

Toby:

'They're singing "Deck The Halls".But it's not like Christmas at all

I remember when you were here,and all the fun we had last yea' -Michael Buble (Christmas)

Sighing, I tugged at the roots of my hair hearing his favorite Christmas song come on. This was always by far my favorite time of year with him. The times where he would just randomly surprise me and find away of making Christmas snow angels and snowman's in Florida.

"You know he's thinking of you right?" my best friend stated as I looked at her with tears in my eyes.

"I know, but that doesn't mean Im not in pain..." I sighed as the Christmas decorations where up and everyone around us was in the best of mood.

"You don't know Y/N he might show up.." She said as we were leaving the parking lot. I sighed as we walked towards my car.

"Its fine if he doesn't really, he's busy Allie. I mean, I'm so proud of him and his brothers..." I mumbled as I placed the bags in the bag of the car.

"Hey, do you hear that?" Allie mumbled as she looked around at everyone in the parking lot smiling and running in the direction the music and singing was coming from. "Lets go!" she giggled as she ran.

"(Christmas)

The snow's coming down

(Christmas)

I'm watching it fall

(Christmas)

Lots of people around

(Christmas)

Baby please come home"

Walking towards the massive crowd, I couldn't help but smile and hold my tears in as I saw what was in front of me.

Just like he promised, Toby didn't let me down.