•{JADA}•

I have to be one of the worst fiancée's out there. Forgive me but I don't have Elijah's present. I've looked everywhere but nothing. I would give him sex but that's not as sentimental as I want it to be. Plus we've been on each other since yesterday, I think I need to give my body a break. I still feel discomfort in my legs.

As a result of my gift search, I told the others to distract him. It was hard because his love language is touching and attention. So, Danny had scheduled skiing for all the boys. Kadence and Nora were going with me to find the final items for our Christmas party.

I pulled on my beige puff jacket as I opened the door. Just as I turn to the door, Elijah is standing right in front of me.

"I've missed you so much." He tilted his head towards me, yearning for one of my kisses. I placed my hand against his face and pulled away. "Don't you have to go skiing?"

He removed my hand. "And didn't you just see me this morning?" I asked, tilting my head and placing my hands on my hips. He bites his lips and pulls me closer. "I wanted to see you before we leave." He quickly pecked my lips and gripped my bottom. I lightly pushed him off and giggled.

"Alright, I got places to be." He kissed up my hand and arm. I turned to pull away but his grip was tight. "Please, baby." I pouted my lips which had increased his desires even more. He kissed my lips, adding tongue to the mix. I moaned and accepted the kiss. I was so busy getting seduced by Elijah, I didn't even realize I was lying on the bed. He groaned as I pulled away from his body and stood on my own two feet. "I gotta go." I pecked his lips one more time.

"I'll give you all the love you want when I get back." He pouts his lips and gives me puppy dog eyes. I roll my eyes and suck my teeth. "Elijah." He chuckled to himself and pecked my lips before walking into the bathroom. "I love you."

He peeked around the corner. "I love you too, baby." He gave me a wide grin and blew raspberries at me. I shook my head at him as I walked out.

We had arrived at the local department store. Kadence and Nora had walked off to the clothing center. I know I shouldn't walk off but I was really hungry and in the mood for some samples at the bakery. I was thrilled to find a plate of brownies, cookies, and mochi. I bought each of everything and moved on to the food department. I had brought some Chicken tenders to munch on while shopping.

As I walked through the store, I couldn't think of anything to buy.

That was until I checked the jewelry section. I know exactly what I'm doing.

★

We all arrived at home with some groceries for tomorrow. Though Danny had mentioned there would be chiefs to make some food, the girls and I wanted to make some of our food. We all thought of bringing some of our own cultures to the table.

We all threw on some aprons and began cooking. Soon or later Ricky joined our throw down. He grabbed an apron and began making some food as well.

"How was Skiing?" Nora asked, making some tres leches cake.

Ricky sighs. "To be honest, I had left the others. They wanted to stay a little while longer. I was so tired but then I saw you all working your asses off in this kitchen. I had to help." I smile and peck his cheek.

"Thank you, my love."

I had pulled the chicken and beef patties out of the oven. Then I checked on the brown rice on the stove.

Girl, all I can say is that the kitchen smells so fucking good right now.

Kadence added some plantains into the oil and stepped back as it splattered everywhere.

As I was about to check for the sweet potato pie, my attention swung to the door. It was pushed open and Elijah held onto his arm while walking towards the couch. Danny closed the door behind him and followed Elijah. I threw my apron and ran towards him.

"What happened?"

"You two have been gone for hours and now my husband is clutching to his arm," I shouted. Danny placed a pillow behind Elijah's back which caused him to accidentally move his arm. "Ooowww." He yelled.

"Tell me what happened!" I commanded.

Danny fixed himself next to Elijah. "W-Well, Elijah was walking heading of me. We were coming back towards the house through this slim trail. There is no railing to hold while you walk, so you gotta be extra careful. He was walking and probably walked too fast."

"I wasn't walking fast. I tripped over something," he argued.

I kissed his head, lightly. "I'll drive you to the hospital. You all go to the kitchen to finish what we started. It doesn't matter whatever you cook or bake. Just make it." I pulled Elijah up and let him grip onto my shoulder for support.

I was rushing to find a hospital but this search was hard as hell. "Baby, slow down," Elijah says, hitting the door as I swerved. I sighed, rubbing my head.

"I'm ok. I'm fine." Elijah tries to calm me down by rubbing my back. Why would he do such a thing when he's the one that's hurt?

My eyes widened when I found a hospital. I pulled into the parking lot and rushed over his side. I helped him out and made sure to carefully walk him inside.

★

We both walked out of the hospital, laughing. Elijah just pulled a muscle. They said it would quickly disappear if he keeps stretching. He kept making jokes about him crying. "I can't stand breaking bones. It's an awkward feeling and it's something I don't wanna feel again."

I tilted my head. "Again?"

"Yeah, I had broken my arm after I rode my bike down a hill." I pout my lips as my eyes wanted to water a bit. I couldn't stand to see him hurt. He looked over at me. "Uh uh, no waterworks. I was like 10."

I shook my head and opened the door for him. I grabbed his crutches and placed them in the back.

★

We arrived home the house smelt of delicious food. I looked at the time and saw that it was only 25 minutes till Christmas morning.

I helped move Elijah to the couch and walked towards the kitchen, but I was stopped when he grasped my hand. "What?"

"What's wrong?"

He just pulled me down and stared at me. I pecked his lips which he had deepened. I moaned and slightly pulled on the hair on the nape of his neck. He pulled away first. "I love you. Thank you for taking care of me." I pecked his lips one last time. "That's what a fiancée does. I love you too."

I pulled away from him and walked into the kitchen. Everyone had been munching on some cookies I brought yesterday. I planted my hands on my hip. "Hey! Those were for Santa." They all burst into laughter. "Sorry, but we need this," Ricky says, breaking a piece of cookie. I examined the room to find everything, packed and wrapped up for tomorrow morning.

I grabbed myself a cookie. "Where's Elijah?" Kadence questioned. "On the couch."

We all sat on the couch, chilling. Soon or later, everyone started heading upstairs to change into their PJs for the morning.

I had slipped into the bed after my hygiene routine. Elijah pulled me into his arms, rubbing my side. "Today was eventful as hell." I giggled lightly, feeling myself become heavy. I yawned and closed my eyes. I could slightly hear Elijah say, 'Goodnight Angel.'

Goodnight.

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𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝗺𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞. 𝐈 𝐥𝗼𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭. 𝐂𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝗼𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝗺𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝗼 𝐜𝗼𝗺𝐞 𝐮𝐩.

𝐅𝐚𝐯𝗼𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝗺𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝗼𝐧𝐠𝐬 ➷

❏ Oh Santa by Mariah Carey

❏ Merry Christmas, happy holidays by *NSYNC

❏ Believe by Josh Groban

❏ This Christmas song by Nat King Cole

❏ Sugar Plum song

❏ Baby, please come home by Darlene Love

❏ True love by Ariana Grande

❏ Little Drummer Boy (Pentatonix version)

❏ That's Christmas to Me by Pentatonix

❏ Underneath the Tree by Kelly Clarkson

❏ Home for the Holidays by The Carpenters

❏ Christmas Wrapping by The Waitress

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The boy next door book is out now.

Hazel lived right next to Xavier. Her parents made sure to always interact with his family by planning dinner dates. During those times, there wasn't much interaction between Xavier and Hazel. He was too busy trying to hide behind his comic books. Hazel's parents had taken this as a sign of a crush. Hazel denied it instantly.

Years and years go by and the two remain together. High school was ending and the two had been separated. Well, that was until now. Hazel comes back from California to her childhood state, Minnesota. When she comes back, she sees that not only has the architecture changed but the boy next door as well. He was no longer that shy nerdy boy. What will happen when the two relink?

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