hey, look right there. it's 2012...

what. a. shocker.

hope you all had a great New Years eve/day. i know many of the WHIT,SIT characters did, but some of them had a bad night! haha! enjoy the drama, the humour and especially the romance (and let me tell you, there is a lot)

this was supposed to be uploaded yesterday, but me and Becca got to talking and thought we would do a moring after instead. so enjoy!

Katie xx

New Year

Jason was snoring lightly next to Korianna when she awoke the next day. Everything was fiercely bright, even though she knew that only a little light reached her room. Her head throbbed, spinning gently as she ran her hand through her hair; brushing away curls that had fallen on her face as she slept. Korianna wished that one day Jason would gently remove the strands of hair before she woke. But even now she knew it was a long shot. Something suddenly occurred to her which made her shiver slightly. She had a funny feeling that something happen just a few hours ago that would change her in some way or another. The only thing that got in the way of her finding this out was that she had no recollection of what happen hours ago. Turning on her side, Korianna thought about what she did know hoping that it might help her in some way. The day was… The Day… it's a new year….it's the first day of a new year.

Well that would make sense, I must have a hangover. In fact, the whole castle must be having one. One thing I will say is that Rachel and Garfield know how to party. Just last year it took me a whole week before I could remember anything worth remembering. It must have been some party last night.

Kori's thoughts didn't help her in the slightest. They didn't reassure her. One thing that she did know was that she could keep this feeling with her ever. She needed to find out what happen last night. What in Tamaran sake could make her feel this way? Kori turned over onto her back looking over at the still sleeping Jason. He was out like a light on his back, with his tongue hanging out of this mouth. Kori let her thoughts turn as she closed her eyes. Her head still hurt but the feeling was worse and she needed answers. Taking deep breaths, she blocked out the noise around her, even though it wasn't much compared to the usual noise of the castle. It was here in this deep darkness that things started to come together and fall into place. It was here that Korianna learned of the previous night's events…

New Years Eve.

"One step at a time Jen. Just one step at a time…" Jenny muttered as she walked the castle's corridors with a mug of tea for the princess. She knew that Princess Rachel would be up early planning for the party that evening. She loved to plan; so much so, she didn't kick up her usual stink of having to work with Garfield.

When Jenny approached the door to Princess Rachel's chambers, she paused before removing her hand cautiously from the mug so that she could knock on the door. She tapped three times on the door before replacing her hand on the mug. Within seconds the door was swung open. When Rachel's eyes fell on Jenny, she grinned at her.

"aww, thanks Jenny! I could really do with a cuppa right now!" taking the mug away from Jenny, she allowed her into the room. Right away, Jenny set to work. She quickly made the bed, picked up discarded clothes and generally cleaned the room before making her way to the kitchen. Before she could leave, Rachel stopped her.

"Jenny, could you get these items from the town please? You could take Karen if you want?" Rachel said, handing her the list as well as the now empty mug.

"Of course Princess." Jenny said curtly, before leaving the room. Rachel stared after her maid for a few seconds. Slowly she tarred her gaze away from the door and went to work. She had place Garfield on drinks duty; not only was the job simple, but it got him out of her hair for the day. She settled down at her desk and looked at the list of things she needed to do for the day.

Decorate the hall for the party.

Make sure Garfield has done his duty. If not, throw something at him. Preferably a chair, but anything heavy will do.

Send Jenny out for food, drinks that Garfield will forget (if he does the job at all, that is) and my dress for the evening, as well as Korianna's and Tony's

Make sure father stays away from the alcohol that will surely be smuggled into the castle. We do not want a repeat of last year.

Make sure Garth and Tony hook up at last! Without Korianna noticing, at least…

She smiled at the last one. She had recently noticed the pair making eyes at each other. She would get the two together, even if it was the last thing she did.

A knock at the door distracted Rachel momentarily. She moved across the room to answer the door. When the face behind the door revealed, Rachel couldn't help herself from rolling her eyes.

"Morning…" Garfield said, sliding into the room and making himself at home.

"Leave." Rachel said, pointing straight at the door.

"Is that anyway to treat a guest?" Garfield laughed at her, but standing up all the same.

"Yes. Especially when that guest annoys me. Now have you done any of the jobs I have asked you to do?" she asked, raising her eyebrow. Garfield, rolling his own eyes, produced a partridge of paper. When Rachel saw the length, not to mention the detail, on the paper, her jaw fell open.

"You wrote all this… for some bloody drinks?" she asked, her voice coming out more sarcastic than shocked, but inevitably, she was feeling both.

"yeah. impressive, right?" Garfield grinned as he inspected his nails. Rachel examined the list. She took a moment or two before she burst out laughing. "What?" Garfield asked when Rachel had calmed down a bit. Looking up at him, she grinned.

"for if this party shall rock, a margarita is needed. To get the guest completely and utterly pissed… send them to Richard for a shot of whatever is left. The dancing will be left to Rachel, whom would have hit the bottle before the hour of dawn. Myself. Who knows where I will be. Probably laughing the night away with my splendid jokes" Rachel laughed again. "Splendid? Did you really describe your jokes as splendid?" she laughed again as Garfield frowned at her. "Your jokes are awful!" she shook her head, barely believing that Garfield thought highly of his own sense of humour.

"You laugh now Rachel, but you forget. I told you a joke that had you crying with laughter." With that comment out in the open, Rachel soon sobered up.

"I was eight, and of course your joke was funny because I hadn't heard it. You've been telling that same joke ever since. Sure the first time it was funny. The second time, it was a little funny. But the eight hundredth time? Not so much." Rachel handed the list not bothering to look at the rest. "Leave my room now Garfield. I have things to do…" she turned away from him, busying her self with some quick chores. Garfield left the room with his head held high. But as soon as the door was shut and Rachel could no longer see him, tears came to his eyes. She hadn't acknowledged the small sentence that came after the last sentence she read. "And when the night is done, I will take Rachel aside and tell her everything I feel for her. The way her eyes glisten when she has a scheme in motion. When I catch her off guard with a joke and she laughs, the way it makes her shine. The way she makes my legs go, just by giving me a compliment, as rarely as they are. Her passion, her feistiness. Her everything. And then, I will ask her to marry me…" whipping away the barely-there-tears, Garfield walked away from Rachel room.

Later that day…

"Perfect!" Korianna sang to Jason as she put the final touches to the room. She turned to see her fiancé dancing in the corner all by him. His hands were stretched out as he moved them in circles, his bottom jangling up and down to an invisible beat. Korianna laughed as she heard the words he muttered under his breath.

"I LIKE BIG BUTTS AND I CANNOT LIE. THESE OTHER MOTHERS CAN'T DENY. WHEN A GIRL WALKS IN, WITH AN IDDY BIDDY WAIST AND ROUND THING IN YOUR FACE! YOU GET… oh hey Kori. Didn't see you there…" Jason froze when he saw Kori watching him. Blushing like crazy, he quickly got back to work. Kori couldn't keep it in for much longer. She clutched her side as she laughed at Jason… before he could help himself, Jason started to laugh too.

"Oh Jason! What are you like?" Korianna asked as she walked up to him to give him a kiss. He replied with his lips, and kissed her passionately back. From the other side of the room, Richard watched the exchange with fury.

"Jesus Christ Richie poo! If I didn't know any better, I would say you were jealous!" Kitten said as she slid over to him, linking arms with him. "But why you'd ever be jealous with me on your arm, I will never know!" she giggled into his ear. Knowing an opportunity to forget his worries were about to come up, he turned to Kitten and kissed her quickly on the lips.

"Let's get drunk…" he whispered into her ear as he took off to find the drinks cabinet…

Less than an hour later….

The party was well underway. You could hear the live band playing (curtsy of Garth's connections with the musical world) from the town, 20 miles away. Crowds of elites had gathered for the festival, bringing enough drink to fill a lake – and then some. With the party starting late into the evening, everyone was eager to hit the drink – and they hit it well. By the time midnight rolled by, a majority of the crowd were passed out or drunkenly stumbling over inanimate objects. Only 8 people were missing. And all of them sat in the library waiting for the midnight bells to ring out.

"Funny how we always end up here, isn't it?" Garfield slurred as he spoke quietly into Rachel's ear. She blushed at the close proximity Garfield offered.

"Yeah, guess it must be the wind…" Rachel said, not entirely there anymore. Garfield took a hold of Rachel's hand as he led her into a slow waltz around the room. Rachel put her head against his chest and let him lead the way.

Across the room, Jason stood facing the mirror talking enthusiastically to his own reflection.

"You know Richard, I've always been jealous of you…" he looked at his reflection waiting for the answer. When none came, he continued. "I know, I know. With that smoking hot piece of pie over there, why should I be jealous? Dad. That's why. You were always his favourite. He bloody hated me. "Why do you always bring up so much trouble?" "Why can't you be like your brother?" blah. All I wanted was to be myself, and he urged me to be you!" Jason practically screamed at his reflection. He had had way too much to drink. In fact, he held in his hand the tenth Russian vodka shot of the night, which he promptly drank. Behind Jason stood Richard and Kori. Richard had taken Kori's hand moments before and led her into a slow dance…

"Kori… there's something I've always wanted to tell you…" he slurred into Kori's ear. She leant closer to him, half listening, half asleep. "I love you…" before Kori replied, Kitten pulled Richard and hugged him.

"AND I LOVE YOU TOO RICHIE POO!" Kitten called out to the whole room. Not noticing the change in girl, Richard kissed Kitten. When they finally pried themselves away from each other, Richard led her away from the room. Kori spotted Jason talking himself and smiled.

"I wove you too Jay, jay" she said as she walked up to him. As the bells rang out in the castle, Jason bent over and kissed his own reflection.

"I love you too bro!" he called as he turned away. "But I love you more Miss Wifely!" he kissed Korianna passionately before he too led away her away.

That was the last of the Evening Kori remembered. She sighed at everything. Jason may not be her perfect match, but he was sure dedicated to her…

Soon, her mind began to fade away as she fell back to the land of dreams…

For Kori's sister, Tony, the evening had gone completely different.

Rachel had instructed the Tony must wait for her to come and get her before she entered the party. Tony had waited… and waited… and by the time 11 rolled past, Tony had decided to stop waiting. She soon found out why Rachel had not gotten her from her room. She was drunk, obviously Garfield's doing as he swung her around the room, a massive grin on his face. Tony turned away, deciding that maybe this year she'll spend the New Year by herself. But, even as she whispered the words to herself, she couldn't help feeling betrayed. Obviously getting drunk was more important to Rachel. Even her own sister was tipsy. Tony started to walk away when she bumped into someone.

"sorry" she muttered to the stranger. She went to turn away, but she was shocked by a pair of beautiful blue eyes.

"Tony?" when she didn't reply, he simply continued, his black hair gelled back out of his face. "What are you doing here? I thought you weren't coming?" Garth asked her as he stared down at her.

"I was waiting for Rachel to come and get me..." with the name of the Princess out, Garth quickly scanned the room for her. Spotting the drunken highness, Garth nodded.

"Ah. I see your problem." He looked back at her, giving her his whole attention.

"Yeah, I'm just going to spend the New Year by myself if you don't mind…" Tony muttered as she walked away from him. But Garth didn't let her get far.

"Why don't I join you?" he whispered into her ear, spending shivers down her spine.

"sure.." the words barely escaped her mouth, but Garth still heard them. He moved his arm, indicating that Tony should lead the way.

They stayed in Tony's chambers for the whole evening. It was the first of many experiences for Tony, and to say she was thrilled by the company with her was a mere understatement…

The last thing Rachel could remember of the evening was seeing Tony leave with Garth. After that, she as pretty sure Garfield had rammed the drinks down her throat. It was the only explanation she could come up with as to how she ended up in the royal pains bed the next morning…

Sighing heavily, Rachel picked up the pillow behind her and slammed it into Garfield's face. She then stood, muttering about being drunk and out of, as she left the room.

Garfield couldn't help but grin.

so that is it for the Christmas special. WHIT,SIT returns to its usual timing of Thursday and Monday's. updates will stop the week or so before out exams, but will obviously go back to normal once we've taken them (unless we've completed the FF, which i doubt as we've got about 50 chapters planned).

don't forget to leave a review, telling us if you like/hated the christmas with the Titans. what you would have improved/what you loved and most importantly, you're favourite moments!

look forward to hearing them,

Katie and Becca 3