I sat up and my stomach suddenly grumbled, reminding me that my fake-boyfriend had yet to feed me.
Where’s my food ? I complained as I finally stood up.
Right here, love. He rolled his eyes.
Good. I smiled as I sat down at the table just as he placed a steaming bowl of Kraft Dinner in front of me.
My eyes widened and I breathed in the delicious scent, biting back a groan.
Man, this was one of my biggest weaknesses, next to strawberry smoothies of course.
How’d you know I liked this ? I asked him in wonder, staring up at his smug look.
Everybody loves KD. He shrugged.
I gave him a wide grin before turning back and picking up my fork before digging in.
I closed my eyes and chewed in delight. Although it was simple, it was much appreciated.
A soft thud in front of me made my eyes snap open.
My jaw dropped at what Nathan had just placed next to the bowl of KD.
Oh my god, I- thank you. I said to him without taking my eyes off of that tall glass of heaven.
I know, I’m amazing. Now hurry up and eat so we can bake some cookies. Dustin won’t sleep until they’re made. He said, before turning back around and heading towards the tree that Max was currently trying to stand up.
Thank you. I said before he got too far.
You already said that. He turned back and looked at me slightly amused.
I know, but really, you don’t know how much this means to me. I said with admiration.
God, calm down. It’s just a smoothie. He rolled his eyes now.
I scoffed. It’s a strawberry smoothie. I corrected.
Yeah okay, whatever. Just don’t throw it in my face this time. He grimaced, turning back around.
I burst out laughing at the memory but quickly stopped when he spun back around to shoot me a deadly glare.
I quickly finished my amazingly delicious dinner and after washing my dishes, I made my way to the living room.
I suddenly stopped in my tracks as I took in what was before me.
Wow. I gasped as I stared at the beautiful large tree standing in the corner of the room.
It was taking up a lot of space with its bushy leaves, but it looked amazing. The boys had put decorations and shiny things all around it. At the very top, stood a large, shiny golden star to complete it.
Amazing right ? Max smirked at me.
I nodded truthfully. It was beautiful.
Well now that the tree’s done, let’s bake those cookies and get to bed before Santa comes. Nathan said, looking at Dustin at the end.
Actually I’m gonna go to bed, you guys can bake them. Max said, ending the sentence with a yawn.
Nathan nodded and we all bid him goodnight.
Let’s get started. He grinned and looked to Dustin who was busy gawking at the beautiful Christmas tree.
Bless that kid’s soul, may nothing ever try to harm it.
You know, I’m pretty tired so I think I’ll just- I couldn’t finish my sentence since Nathan was in front of me in a flash.
No no no. He shook his finger in front of me, making me feel like a five year old. You’re staying up with us to bake these cookies.
I groaned. Why ? You can make them without me. I reasoned. Plus, I suck at baking.
Come on, what kind of girlfriend let’s her boyfriend bake cookies by himself ? He asked with a raised brow.
This one. I said and put my finger over my head to point at myself.
Well then I guess I’ll just have to persuade you. He said in a low voice before taking small steps closer to me.
My heart was drumming as he stood a mere two inches away and leaned in.
Just when I thought he would give me another kiss on my cheek, he pulled back and started tickling me. Again. For the third time.
DON’T ! I yelled as I tried to leap back but he just kept tickling me mercilessly.
PLEASE ! I cried, my stomach burning from all the laughter.
He paused for a second to smirk at me. Will you help bake cookies with us ? He asked.
I took a small step back. No ! I yelled and turned to book it, but he grabbed me around the waist and pulled me back into him, his hands tickling me again.
FINE FINE FINE ! I cried, gasping for breath. I’LL DO IT JUST STOP ! I screamed, my cheeks were hurting from smiling and laughing.
His hands finally stopped and he took a step back, giving me a victorious smirk.
Jerk…
Good. He smiled and I relaxed, knowing he wouldn’t tickle me again.
Oh boy was I wrong.
I screamed as he pulled me back and started tickling me.
This boy was truly a demon…
WHAT THE HELL ! I SAID I’D DO IT ! I yelled, trying to squirm myself out of his grip.
I know. He paused to shoot me an evil grin.
I gave him a death glare which he ignored and was just about to tickle the pee out of me, when Dustin let out a yell from across the room.
We both snapped our heads to the side to see him coming full speed at us and before we could move out of the way, he barreled into Nathan’s legs, catching him off guard.
I screamed as he fell forward and brought me down with him.
I groaned in pain from underneath him. I think I broke my- I suddenly stopped as I realized how close we were.
His face was mere centimeters from mine.
I felt his breath fan my lips teasingly, and glanced up at his eyes to see his gaze drop to my lips.
I lay there frozen as I watched him lean in closer, no voice in my head trying to stop me this time.
I realized at this moment how badly I wanted to kiss him. To feel his lips against mine. To see what he tasted like. I wanted him to hold me and kiss the living day-lights out of me and never let go.