The Right Choice

Christmas Eve was a simple affair that went about the same way as it had the year before. The only real difference was that it was held at the Hales' home and that Keeley and Aaron were married. They still caroled, watched movies, and drank eggnog. Robert spent the night in one of their guest rooms after they thoroughly cleaned it to be sure all cat fur was gone.

Keeley sleepily prepared stockings for both her father and Aaron before heading to bed. Everything else had been wrapped and left under the tree days ago.

When she woke up Christmas morning, Aaron was stuck to her like a starfish on the side of a fish tank. She couldn't help but smile. He was so cute when he clung to her like this in his sleep.

She kissed his cheek before trying to free herself. "Aaron. Wake up."

"Mm?"

"You need to let go of me so I can go make cinnamon rolls for breakfast."

"Don't wanna," he mumbled sleepily and tightened his hold.