229 Christmas Special 2: The Gift

"I never thought that Dasher was going to betray Santa at the end."

"Yeah after Santa defeated Jack and Rudolph, I thought that he was going to keep all the Christmas Faith for himself, but that was really unexpected."

We were silently watching the movie again since we didn't pay any attention to it the first time. Hayley was laying with her head on my lap, and I was caressing her hair.

It felt like if Hayley's aura changed. I don't know if something really changed on her or it was my way of looking at her that changed because of what we did, but she had something that made her more enticing and beautiful.

"How are you feeling?"

For me it was amazing, but I knew that for girls the first time sometimes isn't that great, I tried to be as careful and gentle as I could. This memory was something that she will treasure, or at least I hope she does, and I tried for it to be the best possible.

She moved and sat next to me, turning her head to me, smiling with her loving eyes … she went for my lips and gave me a deep kiss that lasted for a few minutes and almost made me forget my worries… just almost.

She put her head on my shoulder after our lips finally went apart.

"I know what you are worried about, but you don't have to… I feel amazing."

To be honest, I wanted to stay in bed with her cuddling, but knowing that her parents will come back soon, it wasn't a good idea.

The front door opened as we were browsing for the next movie.

Mr. Ryan looked at us cuddling under a blanket, he didn't have any reaction this wasn't the first time that he saw us like this and got used to it… and I don't think he noticed the changes on Hayley, but I could see her mother smiling… she knows.

"Hey, kids. Did you have fun?"

I got nervous at her mother teasing and didn't know what to do.

Hayley, who was more used to her mother's teasing, answered.

"We had a great time… how was the party?"

"It's always fun to see you dad's dance moves."

"Yeah laugh now, but remember that you fell for me because of them."

As nervous as I was the conversation helped me get more comfortable, it was going to be about time for me to leave. actually, a should have left a while ago...

Hayley knew it too, but none of us wanted it.

"Can Spencer stay tonight? Please, please, please? I'm not going to see him in a lot of time!! if you want you can even make it my Christmas gift."

I could see in Mr. Ryan face that he was going to reject it right away, but her mom was faster.

"Sure, sweetie."

"Wait but where is he going to sleep?"

"Hayley's bed is big enough for both of them to sleep there. We are leaving tomorrow, and they are not going to see each other in almost two weeks, let them spend the most amount of time possible together, it's not like they are going the misbehave right kids?"

"Of course not mom."

Hayley's mom was the biggest ally that we could have after she said that her father just reluctantly comply with a couple of subtle threats and even "joked" about tying my hands.

Since Hayley's parents were tired, they left to their bedroom not before telling us to not stay up late.

Hayley and I decided to see another movie, none of us wanted to sleep yet, and if we go there, we might… misbehave. As she chooses the next movie I went to get cookies and more hot chocolate.

As we were in the middle of the movie my intercom vibrated, it was weird that someone tried to call me at this time… I picked the air bud as soon as I saw who was trying to communicate with me.

"SPENCER CHRISTIAN DAVIES! Where are you?"

I might have forgotten to tell someone the plan… sorry, mom.

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Next morning I was saying goodbye to Hayley.

"Have a great time with your grandparents, and you have to call everyday ok?"

"Every day."

She hugged me for them… I lost the count, but we have been here saying goodbye for a while, you should see her father's face.

"Thank you for everything. Love you!"

"I love you too!"

I opened the door for her and gave her a last kiss on her cheek before closing.

She was all smiles, but I noticed a little tear about to fall, I'm going to miss her so much. The car began to move almost as soon as I closed the door I think Mr. Ryan was scared of her leaving the car to say goodbye again.

I looked at the little box that she gave me before parting with a not open till Christmas sign on it.

I smiled remembering last night and got on my bike to go home.

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"Come on rose you have to get over him, he is with Hayley now."

"It's not that!! I just want to find a good gift for him… He is like a brother to me!"

"Really? We have been looking for a gift for days! I'm tired… I'm his sister and don't put that much thought into it."

"You can go back if you want, I will stay here until I find what I'm looking for…"

Hope sighed at her friend's stubbornness.

"Ok, ok… just out of curiosity… what did you get for Gerhard?"

"Weights…"

"Your father?"

"… A shirt and a tie?"

"Your mother?"

"A cute bracelet…"

"For me?"

"I'm not falling for that again."

"Tch… anyway, I got him a pajama, I don't get why you put so much effort on his gift… he will be happy with anything you give him, just go pick a rock and tell him that is from the moon or something."

"That's it!!!! thank you."

Rose hugged Hope and turned around to go in a different direction.

"Wait!! You really are going to give him a rock?? Where are you going?"

Hope had no choice but to follow her friend as she entered what seemed to be a museum.

…

'Was this always here?'

Hope thought as she didn't remember seeing this museum before.

It was filled with old astronomic devices, satellites, telescopes, and rocks that were supposed to come from the moon or meteors that fell on the earth. Rose went directly for the gift shop it was clear the this wasn't her first time here, and she knew that the items from the gift shop changed from time to time and she might find something for Spencer.

With her eyes sparkling she went and took an item on her hands. Hope just walked there to see the price tag…

"How many weights did you get for Gerhard? Because if you get this for him, it might look unfair to your other brother."

Hope said teasing her.

Rose didn't answer and saw the price tag, she was clearly dispirited after finding out the price. She moved her eyes to Hope.

"No! I'm not buying it with you, I already have a gift for Spence and don't have money to pay even a third of that!"

"B-b-but it's perfect!"

She looked down for a while thinking of something. She suddenly made a gesture towards her hair and used her intercom, a red hairpin.

"Who are you calling?"

"My dad, I want his authorization to pay for it in installments."

"Wait… what?!"…

"Hi sweetie, what do you need?"

"Hi dad, can't I call you just because I miss you?"

"You can, but since we see each other at home you almost never do that… so what it is?"

"Can you authorize the alternative paying methods on my credit account??"

At certain age most, people get a credits account, after a great fight between the yuan, Dollar, and Euro the world bank decided to create a new currency called Credit it was a virtual currency meant to be used in the whole world. Some countries rejected it for a while but ended joining. Right now there are just a few countries that refuse this system and still uses physical money.

Underage people need one of their parent's approval to be able to get more payment options. If they don't have enough money to pay, the payment is deducted from the parent that gave the authorization.

"Did you talk with your mother?"

"No, I just called you, please?"

"But why with the installments? If you want, I can give you an advance for your next month allowance. It's the same money in the end."

"No next month I'll start tutoring some kids. Spencer has to prepare for his exams, so he recommended me to take his place, I'll be making my own money."

…

"*sigh… Ok, but be responsible, if I see a single charge on my account you are grounded."

"Thanks, dad I love you!!"

"Bye, sweetie."

A moment later her hairpin notified that she was authorized by her parent to use other payment options.

After paying, Rose put the gift on her bag and left the museum happily while Hope was still shaking her head.

"I hope you at least got your dad a good tie."

"I might have to get him a better gift now… where did you got those pajamas?"

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