Chapter 1

Annie and Abed sat on the top bunk and watched Troy walk back and forth around the blanket fort looking for the things to put in his bag. When Troy found something he would hold it out to them and they would both either shake their heads or nod their approval. When Troy found a dress shirt they both liked he folded it up and then shoved it into his bag. Annie rolled her eyes but decided it wasn't worth saying anything.

Once Troy was finished packing he zipped up the bag and threw it on the bottom bunk. He looked up at his friends watching him. "I can't believe I have to go to my parents house for Christmas," Troy said dejectedly. "They don't even celebrate Christmas. It's just going to be a bunch of people sitting around in dress shirts and dresses, avoiding why we're all together for two days." Troy finished his rant with a sigh.

"I wish I could stay here with you guys. You're going to have so much fun. You get to play in the Dreamatorium, watch movies, eat junk food." Troy said with a smile on his face that hadn't quite met his eyes.

"It's not like we're planning anything amazing Troy." Annie noted.

"Actually come to think of it, none of us celebrate the holidays," Abed interjected. "But let's watch all three Kick-Puncher's when you get back."

"I can't wait." Troy said happily. "I'm already counting down the minutes."

As soon as he said this his phone rang. He couldn't seem to find it until Abed mentioned he saw it slip under the bed. Troy reached under the bed and then stood up and placed the phone over his ear.

"Yeah, I'm ready dad." he said slightly annoyed. "Yeah I'll be down in two minutes." he hung up and grabbed his bag from the bed.

Annie jumped down from the top bunk and hugged Troy and then put her left arm out for Abed after he jumped down and joined in.

"Merry Christmas Troy." Annie said, muffled by the chests of the two boys she was squished between.

"Merry Christmas Annie," he said and smiled. "Have a good day tomorrow."

They let go and then Abed followed Troy to the door where they did their signature handshake and Troy left.

Abed turned to Annie and they were silent. He tilted his head and counted down the seconds till one of them spoke. Annie opened her mouth to say something but then her phone started ringing.

Annie took out her phone from her pocket and when she saw who was calling she started smiling. "Oh hey Jeff." She said. "Yeah, we're not doing anything tonight."

Annie looked over at Abed and covering her phone she whispered "Jeff and Britta are going to Red Door tonight. You wanna go?"

Abed stared at her, blinked, and then nodded his approval.

Annie uncovered the phone then said see you soon and hung up. She then bounced over to Abed and told him the rest of the details. He looked at her with her bright blue eyes and big smile that hadn't left her face since she got the call and decided they should do something fun.

"You should dress up." he said suddenly.

Annie paused and asked "Will you dress up too?" Abed immediately replied. "Of course."

Annie then asked, because this is Abed and you can never assume. "What kind of dress up?"

Abed grinned and Annie wasn't sure what she was in for.