Yay! New update! I just wanted to say thanks so much to all of you who reviewed! They meant so much to me and I feel so happy knowing that you guys enjoyed my work!

Disclaimer: Still waiting. I think my owl is having a hard time make it over the Atlantic Ocean.

Curly auburn hairs were scattered all over Travis and Connor Stoll's apartment. Why? Well, Travis had been undertaking an extremely difficult task. One that required perfect knowledge and decision. Just one mistake, and the entire operation could be ruined. Travis was creating the "Best Christmas CD in the world" for the "Best girlfriend in the world". Terrifying, I know.

It was actually quite an ingenious idea if you thought about it. The only problem was that Travis had no idea whatsoever which songs Katie Gardner (aka the best girlfriend in the world) liked. Ask yourself before you judge though, what 19-year-old boy would?

For example, Travis knew for a fact that no one sang Blue Christmas better than the King, but Katie was decidedly for Rory Flanagan's cover. Travis, of course, hated that stupid Irish leprechaun guy because all Katie did when they watched Glee was go on and on about how "dreamy" and "gorgeous" he was. Jerk.

Anyhow, Travis had spent the last 3 hours trying to figure out if Katie would prefer Last Christmas by Wham! (Whoever they were), Taylor Swift (she was OBSESSED with her), or Ashley Tisdale (wasn't she Maltese or Chow or something on High School Musical?)

"There are like 50 different versions of the same song!" Travis muttered to himself. "I mean, this would be so much easier if everyone could just agree on one person singing the song. And that's the only person who can sing it instead of having everyone and their dog make new versions whose only purpose is to confuse well-meaning boyfriends simply trying to make a Christmas CD for their girlfriends!"

Needless to say, Travis was a little fed up. He began repetitively hitting his head against the keyboard, destroying brain cells he probably would end up needing later. That is, until his Dobby-like punishment was interrupted by Connor and his latest fling storming in through the front door, their lips seemingly super-glued together.

"Connor! Really, Dude?" Travis moaned, barely looking up. (This was actually quite a common occurrence at the Stoll residence.) All he got in reply was something along the lines of, "Hmpph, mhphm, mrphm…", but he couldn't really be sure about that last part. It could've easily been "mphrm" or "hpmrm".

Travis heaved himself up to "escort" out (as in kick unceremoniously out of the apartment) the two lovebirds, but the girl's chocolaty brown hair stopped him in his tracks. It almost looked like…KATIE'S HAIR!

A million thought raced through Travis' head, the first one being "What in the Hades could Katie see in him? I mean, I'm obviously way better looking!" and a close second, tortures for Connor that would definitely be classified as cruel and unusual. Prometheus getting his liver eaten day after day would look like a picnic compared to what he had in mind for his no-good, girlfriend-stealing, heart-breaking, son of a biscuit brother.

At least, until his ADHD mind calmed down enough to where he could notice that the girl was at least 3 inches shorter than Katie and her hair only brushed the ends of her shoulders, whereas Katie's swept all the way down to the small of her back.

"Miranda?" Travis exclaimed in shock. Miranda Gardiner was another daughter of Demeter who was Katie's constant companion. She was a bit more laid back than Katie when it came to the Stoll Brothers, but if anyone insulted Harry Potter in front of her… well, let's just say they should really learn how to sleep with one eye open.

What really got Travis' goat was that she was making out with Connor! Connor! The one who had had a conniption when he figured out Travis was head-over-heels for Katie, and then here he was, sucking the lips off her sister and best friend! Such a filthy hypocrite.

"Travis?" Miranda replied in horror. She hit Connor's arm with such force Travis thought he would go flying. "I thought you said he wasn't home right now!" "Well…" Connor stammered. "You see, I said I figured he wouldn't be home. There's a distinct difference."

Miranda rolled her eyes in a very Katieish manner then stalked up towards Travis before drawing her dagger and holding it threateningly under Travis' chin.

"Tell anyone what you saw today and I will personally make sure that no woman will ever bear your children." She spat at him through clenched teeth.

"Knife!" Travis squealed as the celestial bronze poked into his skin. "Scout's honor!" he squeaked, pulling his head as far away from the deadly weapon as he could. Miranda sheathed the dagger violently before turning on Connor again.

"And YOU! YOU told me he wouldn't be home! YOU said no one would ever find out! YOU" "Now as much as I really like watching my brother getting chewed out, Miranda, I kind of need your help with something." Travis interrupted.

Miranda scoffed. "Travis Stoll? Asking for my help? As if. Why should I help you?" "Well, probably because I just saw you making out with my brother and with just one simple click of a button could alert everyone whose opinion even matters slightly to you, namely your father."

Miranda narrowed her eyes, but reluctantly agreed. "So what is it the great Travis Stoll needs my help with?" she drawled, having no idea what she was getting herself into. Over the next hour Travis and Miranda bantered back and forth over which songs Katie would like better.

"All I want for Christmas is You?" "Love Actually version." "Jingle Bells?" "She hates that song. Don't put it on there." "What? Who hates Jingle Bells?" "Katie Gardner apparently." "What is wrong with her? First she hates the King, and then she disses Jingle Bells?" "Just keep working, Travis. And Ashley Tisdale's Last Christmas? Really?" "Who doesn't like High School Musical? Wait don't answer that…"

Finally, around 11:00 at night, the CD was done. Travis couldn't help but get up and dance around the living room at the prospect of Katie's and his perfect Christmas being one step closer to being finished. Stage two of Operation Give Katie the Best First Christmas Together Ever was complete!

Okay, so I know it was kind of short, but today I had Christmas at my grandparents so things were kind of crazy. I'm hoping to write some in the car tomorrow and update again tomorrow night/the next morning then post the last chapter on Christmas. It would be my Christmas present to you guys!

Now all I'm asking for again is some reviews! Each time I get one I do a little happy dance and freak people out around me, but that's okay! Those few simple words never fail to put a smile on my face. :D! Do you really want to spoil a girl's hopes and dreams? I thought not, so review, my pretties, REVIEW!

Merry Christmas Eve's Eve!

Lots of love,

Gwen

P.S. I've made two movie references in the last two chapters! First three people to leave me a review telling me the correct movies they're from will get a shout-out in my next chapter!