"Vampires don't celebrate Christmas," Gavner told Darren. "It'll take a long time to persuade Larten and that lot to exchange gifts on Christmas."
"I know but it'll be fun. Don't you miss Christmas?" Darren replied. He had Harkat and Kurda on his side to celebrate Christmas and he was trying to break Gavner.
"Yes, but…" Gavner pulled a face. "You know what? It'll be fun!"
"So you'll help me ask Mr Crepsley?"
"Hell no!!! I want to live!" Gavner cried. "You're on your own. Sorry" Gavner walked off leaving Darren to think of a way to get Larten to come round to his way of thinking. Then it dawned on him- if he manages to get someone who can make Larten do anything he would join the Christmas festivities. One name sprung to mind- Arra!
"Arra can I ask you something?" Darren shouted up to her.
"Sure. What's up?" Arra asked in her usual not caring tone.
"What would you say if I asked you to join me Harkat, Kurda and Gavner for Christmas celebrations?" She never got the chance to answer because at that moment Larten walked over.
"Hello. What are you two talking about?" He asked, the question aimed more at Arra than to the two of them.
"Darren asked me if I would like to spend Christmas with him, Kurda, Gavner and Harkat. I was just about to say yes when you walked over." She shot Darren a smile and he smiled back. "What about you Larten would you care to join us?"
"I do not care for such festivities." He replied sternly although he would enjoy having one more Christmas with his friends.
"Aww, I was looking forward to seeing who I will get to kiss under the mistletoe." Arra said sending one of her looks that could wrap any vampire around her little finger. Larten blushed furiously.
"If it means that much to you" he said, and added quickly "and Darren, then I shall join you for Christmas."
They had decided that doing a secret Santa was better than everyone buying presents. So later they gathered together to see who they will be getting to buy presents for. Darren put everyone's names into a hat- including Mika who had also joined in with the Christmas fun. First person to pull out a name was Darren because it was his idea. He put his hand into the box and pulled out the first one that he felt he opened it up and revealed the name…
That's it folks for now. Hehe I thought I would do an Christmassy one because well 20 days!!!! Woo!