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Holiday Happenings

Chapter Four

After the excitement calmed down a bit Meygan, Maribel and Brogan decided to head back to all their homework and chit chat harmlessly about the last day. "So Brogan, where were you at lunch?"

He lightly groaned with the thought and the girls chuckled, "Oh no, did Drama club get hold of you again?" Maribel questioned, remembering very well how he was assigned to paint a tree last time. It took him two days at least to get it right to the way he wanted it, plus time after school.

"I wish, no no… Dylan invited me to sit with the guys today at lunch and they were pretty vulgar, I mean the only time it toned down was when one of them said something about sitting on their lap, asking what they wanted for Christmas. But there were all sorts of, rude terms. They used much heavier terms than… bitch even. Going on about 'dirty...sluts' and stuff. I'm not like, prude or anything really I'm not, I'm just… I don't know, a bit uncomfortable with such… forward terms. And to be so rude too, I mean if a girl wants to sleep around or whatever, that should be her prerogative." He admitted to them as he worked through a math problem with much efficiency.

Maribel shrugged, "I hear you, some of those terms get pretty offensive – but don't forget girls get vulgar too though, especially this one." She told him, gesturing to Meygan who grinned.

"Oh fuck yeah," She took her pencil and poked Brogan's forehead with the eraser end. "no boyfriend of mine, or potential there of… is going to tip toe around my vulgar, badass potty mouth." She smirked. "I mean of course there's a time and place for everything, but it kinda makes the world go round and you're gonna hear a lot of it, especially at school – so it's best to y'know, get used to it. Y'know what I mean?"

Brogan nodded, "Yeah, you're right." He knew there wasn't really an excuse for him not to be used to it, but not being completely comfortable with it wasn't really a bad thing – just a personal preference was all. But it's not like he wasn't willing to change that though, gradually as he could.

She just said boyfriend! Maybe get a little more vulgar and you'll win her heart pretty boy, lmao.

Brogan glanced at his phone and chuckled, but it was actually a thought. "How would I even start to begin to get comfortable with vulgarity?"

Meygan grinned, "Well, maybe I could ask Santa to pick me up some ass-less chaps, some holiday lingerie while I swear up a storm wearing it?"

Maribel laughed, "That'd be some Christmas!"

Thinking about the innocent question Brogan asked, she began to ponder some ideas of her own. "Y'know, remember how you said that the only way to study math was to do the questions?" He nodded hesitantly, not quite sure where Meygan was going to go about this, but too curious not to let her continue. "Well, maybe it's the same with getting used to vulgarity. So, watch as Maribel and I demonstrate."

"Demonstrate?" Maribel echoed, seeming just as surprised as Brogan.

"Demonstrate; get the hell up my bitch! Whoops – vulgar outburst #1 right there." Maribel shook her head as she let out a soft sigh, her math would just have to wait a little while longer while got to her feet trying to decipher what Meygan would do, before she got her butt smacked suddenly, "You dirty little… sex kitten you!"

Maribel laughed out loud as she playfully smacked Meygan's face, "You… dirty slut!"

"I'll spank you all day you… whore bag!"

"You're a dirty, filthy hoe, hoe, hoe!" Maribel and Meygan both bursted into a fit of giggles.

Even Brogan smirked and chuckled, "Hoe, hoe, hoe – huh?"

Maribel shrugged and gave a nonchalant smile, "It worked and fit in with the holidays, why not?"

Caleb opened his mouth to say something, when both the girls got after him in unison. "Shut up Caleb." He closed his mouth again, going back his quick match hockey game, trying to see if he was in the mood to continue the season he'd started.

Meygan and Maribel sat down, on either side of Brogan. "Thing is sweet pea," Maribel began, taking the hair elastic on her wrist and tying up her long, luscious locks of hair up and off her neck in a high up, messy bun. "there's going to be shit like that no matter where you go, who you do, what you see, what you say – and it just has to be dealt with. But I know what your real issue was."

Brogan raised an eyebrow, already knowing it himself but waited to hear what his best gal pals would say. "Oh my gosh, you missed us didn't you?" Meygan and Maribel hugged him in that best friend squeeze.

"Of course I did, I always miss you guys. I'm not really used to hanging around with guys." He'd think for a moment, "But Dylan seemed like the nicest for sure."

Maribel enthusiastically nodded, "Yeah, he's awesome – he'd be a nice fit for a guy friend, just like you fit with us."

They had enough time to chit chat about the reasons they enjoyed Christmas, complete all their math homework and Caleb finished his game before they were called up to open presents and have dinner all together as one big family.

It was no wonder that Maribel told her two besties that they didn't need any clothing. From both sets of grandparents alone Brogan and Meygan received two full outfits and brand new shoes. From Maribel's aunts, Meygan got this real sweet holiday make up kit, her uncles got her a hair brush set, with hair elastics and clips and lots of holiday chocolate for all of them.

Brogan received a lovely fitted shirt, new comfortable hoodie and brand new converse with love, from all the grandparents collectively. Then he received this wonderful, lovely cologne and as he requested – socks from the aunts and uncles. He needed them badly; he was currently wearing mismatched ones. From Maribel's parents, Maribel, Meygan and Brogan all received pajamas and their own new pillows and pillow cases to keep.

Many thanks and much expression of gratitude were passed around the room as the adults finished up opening their gifts from the children and dinner was soon to be placed on the table, a great night already and realistically it was only beginning of it.

Mouthwatering scents of food spread all around the home as the table was set and being filled. Everyone took spots, but ironically two seats were left unoccupied, right next to each other as Meygan and Brogan were the last two to be seated.

Conversations all around the table were to be had, while Meygan and Maribel chatted as well. "I'm so nervous for tomorrow night at your place, will Sutton be there?" Maribel asked as she scooped up some mashed potatoes nervously.

"I think so, yeah - I can't remember his plans specifically. But Maribel, my brother or not – don't let some guy get you all frazzled. You are a gorgeous being all over, your confidence shouldn't depend on if my brother – or if any guy likes you or not. You're so awesome Mari, you don't need anyone. And look at it this way," she said, further slicing some ham on her plate, "guys are like taking the bus – you miss one, it's not too long before another comes along." She winked, making Maribel giggle.

"Y'mean that Megs? That, I'm pretty and stuff?" She felt blush rise in her cheeks, it was nice for her best friend to say it and mean it, but she just wanted to be sure. It wasn't that she didn't trust or love her best friend with all her heart; it was her own second guessing self she supposed.

Meygan nodded, not being shy in giving her best friend a big tight hug, "Of course I mean it! You're beautiful inside and out, Mari and you'd better believe it."

A soft, sincere smile made its way upon Maribel's delicate facial features. "Thanks bestie."

"Anytime."

Uncle Baxter had Brogan enticed in conversation about something guy-ish. The girls didn't really eavesdrop or overly understand it, but it was kinda funny and cute at the same time. He always gave them privacy to talk about the girl things they may need to chat about, he didn't mind at all. He had thoughts of Meygan and him being an item on his mind, but he wasn't really sure if it was what he wanted.

That was an understatement, of course he wanted it. He'd been longing for Meygan for at least a few months now – but he didn't want to break up their great trio either. He cared too much about both girls, to lose them. What's a boy with a crush to do?

On one hand he felt that he should just get on with it, on the other hand – he wanted to take as many precautions as he could to ensure that things would be okay, but some things were just out of his control. The three of them finished up their meals and decided to help clean up everyone's dinner plates and put food away for later since the adults all helped to make it.

In the kitchen with arms full of dishes, utensils and glasses, they started being put into the dish washer for a run while some soaked in one of two sinks. Tons of dishes went into making great family feasts.

Maribel picked a small piece of the ham to eat before sealing it up, it was so good, she couldn't put it away without having a savoring 'goodbye' piece. "I'm good and stuffed now." She announced to her friends as she was in charge of drying dishes and putting them away, while Brogan washed.

"Oh me too," he agreed right away. "it's always so delicious and then a nap is in order."

Meygan shook her head, "No way, not with Nana Audrey and Gramma DonDon getting out the board games we're not napping anytime soon. But I'm totally down with that, aren't you guys?"

The brunette beauty thought about it, was she in the mood to play board games? Yeah sure, maybe she was. She could be, anyway. "What games did they grab, can you take a peek?" She put away the last of the pots and pans before turning around to double check Meygan's observations.

"There's… Clue and Monopoly. Ah yeah, that'll keep us busy for awhile, especially Monopoly." She waved and called out to the living room, "I want the dog piece!"

Grandma Donica agreed to that, "Oh alright, I'll be the thimble, I've come across a lot of pricks in my day!" The room was always warmed with hearty laughter from someone always saying something funny here or there.

"Forget Monopoly, Nana will tell you all where it's at." She successfully intrigued everyone, except for the younger ones who were lying on the floor, a spread of blankets and pillows for them all on the floor with pencil crayons, crayons, pencils and plenty coloring / activity books to choose from as they worked on their coloring on the blanketed floor. Even then, when Nana or Grandma or any adult spoke, they knew to listen. "It's always the butler and Miss Scarlet after a night of hot heavy sex with a little Mustard, she finds out he's Peacocked around until he was Plum and Green with Ms. White – the help, and she gets bitter and it's assumed she kills the guy who's place their staying at, but as Gramma DonDon and I have always said, it's the butler! Case closed!" Nana Audrey told them positively, as if she knew all of what she said was the cold hard truth.

Brogan laughed and glanced to the girls, "This will be one hell of a family game night."

Maribel grinned, "Indeed but honestly, you expect any less from my family?"

Brogan and Meygan both knew better than to expect Maribel's family would behave – but that's what made them so fun to be around and they'd been around for years. As the pre – excitement bustled about before the games, Meygan got out the veggie and fruit trays, along with a tray of sweets to bring out and put about the table as the games were split aside. One big side of the table was for those playing Monopoly, the other side was for those playing Clue.

Soon after a couple games (or four games of Clue or more in one Monopoly game) it was very late. Most of the younger ones fell asleep where they were on the cushioned floor and the loose ends in games were settled already. Gramma DonDon threatening to strip search Brogan for the extra Monopoly money she was sure he had hidden in his 'drawers'.

Maribel, her mom and dad, brother and two besties wished everyone off farewell as they all made their way home safely. "I think I'm ready for another snack," Bianca announced, patting her tummy. "anyone want to join me for a midnight snack?"

Actually, they were gaining some late night hunger. So out came some leftover food and another snack session was taking place. Meygan randomly smacked Brogan's face with a piece of ham, eating it shortly after. "Are you two dating yet? My goodness." Maribel's father asked, playfully rolling his eyes as he grabbed a piece of turkey for himself.

Meygan shrugged, "Eh, I'm testing the waters to see if he can even handle me."

Bianca laughed, "You can barely handle yourself dear."

Meygan thought for a moment before nodding and agreeing. "This is true."

Maribel and Caleb were surprised that being asked from their dad, to Meygan and Brogan didn't feel extremely uncomfortable or entirely awkward. Maybe this could work out after all? "Alright so… I blew up the queen sized air mattress for all three of you, have fun."

"Daaad, really? What if Brogan's feet stink? Or Meygan uses me for a crotch pillow, again?" Maribel laughed but narrowed her eyes at her friends, who both blushed.

"Hey, I just showered today so my feet are fine, but if you marinate in Meygan's juices I guess I'll put towels off to the side." Meygan wrapped her arms around Brogan, he seemed stunned with surprise.

"You're getting more vulgar – y, that's great!"

"Oh no, she's been tainting Brogan? Poor boy will be so screwed up," Anthony – Maribel and Caleb's father mused with the biggest smirk on his face. "but I'm sure if he was in the least, Meygan will finish that job right up."

"Oh go mark some tests." She chuckled, narrowing her eyes at Maribel's father. He adored bugging Meygan all the time and every moment he could successfully do so. He already smacked her face with mayonnaise and said he'd found Santa's biggest hoe and that she wasn't making it on the 'Nice' list.

"Alrighty guys, it's bedtime. Anthony, stop bothering Meygan. Meygan stop the corruption, Brogan go wash your feet if you need to and Mari," Bianca chuckled, "bring an umbrella to bed tonight. That might keep you dry from the tsunami that is Meygan Lacey Bradley."

Some more laughs were shared before the trio did head downstairs to bed, or well – to make the bed. Since Maribel's dad, 'doesn't even do that shit to his own bed'. Meygan and Maribel put the sheets on, Brogan handing them the pillows, blankets and what not. They each liked to sleep with many pillows and all had to have their own blankets. After Brogan changing in the bathroom, the girls went in together to spend a little gal pal time.

"I know this is gonna take you by surprise," Meygan began, taking her hair out of the on – purpose, messy up – do.

"You're wearing underwear today?" Maribel joked back, earning a swat from Meygan.

"Ha, ha." She giggled, brushing out her hair and throwing it up again but this time in a quick ponytail. She reached for her white snug fitting tank top and dark blue pajama pants with snowflakes all over them and put on both articles of clothing. "I'm actually really nervous. Would it be wrong if I kissed Brogan? Should I? What would he think? You're in bed with us; well we're in bed with you actually. Sleep in between us?"

Maribel chuckled as she slid on her own pink tank top with fuzzy purple snowmen pajama bottoms. "Oh Meygan, you just want any excuse to use me as a crotch pillow don't you?" She had to admit that she was surprised Meygan of all people was scared, but it wasn't impossible of course but knowing that even she could get scared and nervous sometimes, let out a whole new side and respect for her. "Hey, don't be scared, just be natural. If you feel like kissing him, kiss him. Your instincts can't be completely wrong, right?"

Meygan gave a nod, picking up her previously worn clothing, taking out accessories and wiping off her make up carefully. "You're right Mari, I should just be chill but the way my heart goes wacky and I can barely think straight kinda annoys me, but he makes it worth it, I don't know."

"Follow your animalistic instincts!" Maribel smacked Meygan's butt playfully, "Roar!"

The girls shared a quick laugh. Meygan took a deep breath as she and Maribel picked up their clothing, getting ready to head out to the main area of the basement where Brogan was snuggled up on the mattress already, fast asleep.

The girls climbed on the air mattress getting cozy as they wished one another goodnight, Meygan snuggling up behind Brogan, while Maribel snuggled in behind Meygan, after some giggling and shifting about, they were soon able to fall asleep with thoughts of the next few days in mind.


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