With You Again

~* Chapter 33*~

I nodded as I drank some water. "I saw you actually,"

"Oh really?" He chuckled.

"Yup,"

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Ryan's POV

I couldn't forget what I just saw back at the Aspen Mountain Lodge. I was the last to gear up and when I got out, everyone pretty much left to go to the ski area already. I shrugged it out and decided to get something to drink over at the cafe.

But then I stopped in my tracks.

Izzy was there with Michael and they looked like they were having a nice conversation. Izzy seemed to be laughing and I guess Michael was telling one of his bad jokes again. "What's going on between them?' I thought as I hid behind some plant.

A kid next to me saw what I was doing and asked, "Hey Mister, are you trying to hide your farts?"

I turned towards the kid and sighed, "No, I'm not trying to hide my farts,"

"It's okay I won't tell" He giggled.

"I'M REALLY NOT!" I exclaimed, making a few heads turn. Luckily, Michael and Izzy didn't notice, making me sigh in relief.

When I turned my attention back to them, I saw Michael carry Izzy bridal style as they left the lodge.

Inside, I felt like my heart torn into pieces. God, I sound like a drama queen.

And as she sat right beside me on the porch of Chris' log cabin, it makes me feel happy in a way. Even if we don't talk at all, being next to her makes me feel like the old days. I mean, it's her after all. My ex-girlfriend who I'm still in-love with even though she doesn't remember much. Someone I should learn to let go because I know she'll eventually fall in love with Michael.

I just have to.. give up.

~Time skip~

A/N: the moment you've all been waiting for, the actually christmas party omg yay

Narrator's POV

Everyone was in a joyous mood, with bright smiles on their faces. It was Christmas Eve after all, a night full of food, presents and excitement.

"MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!" Chris shouts as he enters the living room with his rooster, Jimmy. "HERE ARE SWEATERS FOR ALL OF YOU!!" He adds, as he gives out their sweaters.

As soon as Michael got his sweater, his expression changed as he eyed the design of the woolen masterpiece. "WHY DOES MINE HAVE A ROOSTER AND NIPPLES ON IT WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK?"

Everyone soon noticed and bust out laughing. "That was Adam's idea by the way." Bri adds.

"ADAM!"

After what seemed to be 15 minutes of Michael chasing Adam around the house, the gang finally sat together in the dining room to eat dinner. The table had an array of different Christmas foods, from Turkey to Christmas pudding. Pretty much heaven for Adam. And after everyone finished eating, it was time for gifts.

"OKAY OKAY, MY GIFTS FIRST" Bri said as she handed Theia her present. "Thanks, Gertrude." She smiled as she opened her present. It was a hoverboard, something Theia always wanted ever since she saw a TV ad about it.

Then Bri gave Izzy's present. "Thank you, mother farmer!" She said as she took off the wrappings of her present. "You're very welcome, Riceplant." Her face brightened up when she took out the pizza pillow and hugged it.

"OMG PIZZA" She exclaimed, hugging her new pillow.

It was Adam's turn next. He took out a box and gave it to Ryan. "What's this?" He asked as he opened it. It was a watch. "Oh cool, thanks dude," he said, patting Adam's shoulder. "Here's your gift Michael!" Adam handed Michael his box.

As soon as he opened it, he turned to Adam and said, "Where did you get this?"

"Online. One of the first buyers." Adam nonchalantly replied.

"THIS IS LIMITED EDITION THANKS DUDE!" Michael danced around, receiving laughs from everybody.

Theia was next to give gifts and she had to go into the basement to get them. After she was done handing her gifts to Adam, Ryan and Chris, she fetches Izzy's and Bri's.

"Close your eyes guys!" She exclaims before handing them their presents. "Bring out your hands" She adds, as they both follow.

"It's furry, is it another pillow?" Izzy asked.

"It's moving too! Oh my god, is this what I think it is?" Bri adds. "Wait, why does it have a tail-"

"OPEN YOUR EYES!"

Both of them opened their eyes to see two puppies. Izzy's was a Dachshund and Bri's was a shitzu.

"Oh my god," Bri couldn't believe it. Suddenly, both of them started crying while holding the dogs in their arms. "I've always wanted a puppy!" Izzy cried.

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After Izzy and the others opened their presents, I went back to the kitchen to get some more of those Christmas pudding we had earlier. It was delicious, no doubt. So I kept coming back for more. Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

'Who could that be? it's pretty late.' I thought as I made my way to the door.

When I opened it, there stood a rather tall guy. He had tousled blond hair and eyes that look like he had specks of silver in it. He wore square-framed glasses that sat just above his nose. Who is this guy and why is he so.. handsome? Why am I thinking so cringey about this?

"Hi, I'm Chris Lancaster's nephew Anthony. Is he here by any chance?" He said with a smile that made my heart skip a beat.

I realized I was staring too long and forgot to answer his question. "Uh, he's inside. Please do come in," I replied, placing a strand of hair behind my ear.

"Anthony! How's it going?" Chris appears with a glass of wine in his hands.

"I see you've met Anthony," he adds as he formally introduces us. "Anthony, this is Bridget. Bridget, this is Anthony Perez, my nephew."

"P-please to meet you," I held out my hand, feeling the heat against my cheeks as we shook hands.

"I'm pleased to meet you too, Bridget." He smiled once more, making me blush even more.

What is happening to me?

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A/N: I forgot to add mistletoe here. god damn, I want to see Michbella kiss. Oh well, maybe New Year?

On to the next!