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It was a hectic couple of weeks. Larry and Rebecca were still arguing. She would stay over with October and Ahkmenrah for a few days then when she went back home she made Larry sleep on the couch. October was just hoping that they could put aside their differences for Christmas.
October had been busy studying for her final. She was stressing out and Ahkmenrah could tell. While she studied he would often massage her neck, but some times she got distracted.
Right now October was trying to study, but Rebecca kept calling her every ten minutes ranting about what Larry did now. October wouldn't take it any more so she decided to go somewhere else to study. She took out Taylor's number and dialed. After a few minutes of talking they decided on a place to meet and study.
They decided to meet up in a coffee shop. By the time October got there Taylor was already waiting for her.
"Hey, I hope you weren't waiting long." October said as she sat down.
"No I just got here a few minutes ago. Are you ok? You look a littler irritated."
"My sister and her boyfriend are having problems. I love my sister and I don't like that they are fighting, but I'm getting tired of her ranting to me about everything he does that annoys her."
"Yeah that would annoy me too. So, shall we start studying?"
"Yeah."
For the next hour and a half the two girls studied for their final. Both of them knew the material very well and knew they would pass the test. When they were done studying they went to the bookstore that was across the street. Taylor wanted to by a new book about the ancient Greeks.
While Taylor was looking at he Greek books, October was looking at the books about ancient Egypt. She scanned the many selections until one certain book caught her eye. She picked it up and flipped through it. She thought Ahkmenrah would be interested in it so she decided to get it.
After twenty more minutes of browsing the books Taylor finally found the book she wanted. The two girls paid for their books then left.
"So what book did you get?" Taylor asked as they walked outside.
"A book about the pharaoh Ahkmenrah."
"Ahkmenrah? Why does that name sound familiar?"
"Well, they do have him at the museum."
"Oh yeah I remember. You and I should go there some time."
"I work there so I'm sure I can get us a good deal."
"That would be so cool."
The two of them talked for a little bit longer then when their separate ways. It was four o'clock by the time October got home. She was glad to get out of the house for awhile.
"Hey, how did your study go?"
"It went goo. I think I'll pass the test."
"That's good." Ahkmenrah kissed her. Then he noticed the bag in her hand. "What's that?"
"Oh I got a book. I thought it would be an interesting read."
October took out the book and handed it to him. It took Ahkmenrah a few minutes to figure out what it was. He had a little help from October who told him what letter was what since he forgot.
"It's a book about me?"
"Yep. I'm sure you'll get a laugh at some of the theories they have."
"You'll have to read it to me some time."
"Or you could read it yourself."
"Yes, but then it would take me the rest o my life just to finish one sentence. It's hard remembering your letters."
"I know it takes awhile, but you have a good teacher." October smiled.
"Oh by the way Rebecca called for you."
October groaned. "Why can't she leave me alone for awhile? I don't care what annoys her about Larry."
"She wanted to know if she could stay the night here. I told her I would ask when you got home."
"I love my sister dearly, but she needs to work this out. She stayed here for the last week and she kept barging into our room whenever she thought about something new that annoyed her about Larry."
"Yes, that was a little disappointing. I couldn't have any fun with you."
"Well, I think it should be just you and I tonight. Rebecca can come over tomorrow."
"Sounds like a plan." He smiled at her.
For the next few days October continued to study and finally it was the day of her test. She was a little nervous even though she knew the material. Finals always made her nervous since this would determine if you got to move on to the next course.
October was doing well until she came to a question about Julius Caesar. The question asked when he died.
She thought about it. She remembered reading about. That was the night she was stressed out and Ahkmenrah was massaging her neck. That felt good. He had such a gentle touch and his kisses were so soft.
October hit her head. Focus. This is no time to daydream.
October thought about it a little more then remembered he died on March 15th 44 B.C. The rest of the test was easy, but she still had trouble on a few questions.
"I'm so glad that's over." Taylor said as she and October left the class.
"Yeah me too. I think my hand is cramped up." October said as she shook her hand.
"And now we are on winter break. I'm going to DC to see my parents so I'll see you after the break."
"All right. Have fun."
"You too."
October couldn't believe that the first semester of school was over and in a few short days it would be Christmas. This was going to be Ahkmenrah's first one so she was going to make it a day he would never forget.
It was finally Christmas Eve and October was so excited. She woke up early so she could start cooking for dinner. She was making the turkey, macaroni salad, deviled eggs, and putting a vegetable plate together. Rebecca was doing some cooking as well at her own house.
Ahkmenrah was helping as much as he could, but he always got confused on what to put in what and how much. October appreciated him trying to help, but she said she could handle it. He kept practicing his letters. He was getting better, though he still had trouble identifying a few and he would mix some up with others.
He was grateful with October because every time he asked for help she would stop what she was doing to help him. He apologized for being a burden, but October just smiled and said he was never a burden.
It was five o'clock by the time the turkey was done and October and Ahkmenrah headed over to Larry and Rebecca's. All the way there October was praying that her sister and Larry would not argue. She wanted this dinner to be perfect.
October and Ahkmenrah arrived at Larry and Rebecca's house. Being the klutz that she is, October slipped on some ice and she was worried that the turkey would fall to the ground and it wouldn't be good any more. Lucky for her Ahkmenrah caught her before she or the turkey fell. She thanked him as she thought that was a bad omen that something was going to go wrong tonight.
As the two of them made their way to the door October heard some yelling and she could have sworn she heard Rebecca telling Larry not to mess anything up. When October walked up to the door Rebecca opened the door with a smile.
"Hey you guys."
"Hey, is everything all right?"
"Of course."
Dinner had been better then what October thought it would be. There were no arguments and even when Larry was drumming his fingers on the table Rebecca didn't get mad.
After dinner Rebecca served everyone her pumpkin pie that she had made. It was October's favorite pie so she ate hers within a minute. Ahkmenrah stared at her.
"What?"
"I've never seen you eat that fast."
"I tend to eat pumpkin pie fast so I can go back for seconds."
October put another pie on her plate and piled whipped cream on top; Ahkmenrah just shook his head.
When everyone was done eating desert Rebecca and October were cleaning the dished while the guys were talking about who knows what in the living room.
"So…how soon after tomorrow are you going to leave?" October asked as she dried a plate.
"I'll be leaving in a week."
"That soon?"
"I'm sorry, but the sooner the better."
Nick was listening in on their conversation and he saw the sadness on October's face. He smiled as he thought up a plan to get her to cheer up.
"Hey October."
October turned around and was greeted with whipped cream in her face. Rebecca looked at her and started laughing.
"What are you laughing at?" October grabbed a tub of whipped cream and put in on Rebecca's head.
"That's it. You're so dead."
Rebecca picked up one of the cans and aimed it at October. October ran over to Nick and ducked behind him just as the whipped cream hit Nick.
"Hey, don't use me as a shield." Nick said.
"You started this so it's only fair you save me."
"Did you forget I still have whip cream in my hand?"
"Oh shoot."
October ran into the living room and over to Ahkmenrah who stared at her with wide eyes.
"Ahk, save me."
"October, what happened?"
"Nick threw whipped cream at me."
October saw Nick run in the room and hid behind Ahkmenrah. Nick threw the whipped cream, but instead of hitting October Nick threw it at his dad. After that it was an all out war. Everyone was scrambling to get some whipped cream and throwing it at whoever they saw first. It only lasted about fifteen minutes until all the whipped cream was gone.
"That was fun." Nick said.
"Don't get use to it." Larry told him.
"Well, we had a great night, but we should head home now." October said.
"You come and make a mess then you leave?" Rebecca said.
October smiled. "Yep."
"October, we should help them clean up since we helped make the mess." Ahkmenrah said.
"All right if we have to."
The five of them cleaned up the mess they had made during their war. The whipped cream was everywhere. On the floor, the walls, some even got on the TV. It took them half and hour to clean up mostly because the whipped cream was smashed into the carpet.
After everything was cleaned up October and Ahkmenrah went home to took a shower. They got a few looks on the bus ride home.
Once they got home and took a shower to clean up they went to bed. It had been a long day and it would be another long day tomorrow.
October woke up first the next morning. Usually she isn't a morning person, but for some reason she was wide awake on Christmas. She started jumping on the bed.
"Ahkmenrah, wake up its Christmas."
Ahkmenrah groaned. "What time is it?"
October glanced at the clock. "Five."
"In the morning?"
"Yes."
"Can't I sleep for another hour?"
"No. Get up, get up, get up."
"I suppose I have to since you won't stop jumping on the bed."
Ahkmenrah got out of bed and October jumped off the bed and landed on her feet surprising her. She thought she was going to fall.
"How long have you been up?"
"Five minutes."
"Five minutes and you're already cheerful?"
"Yep. That's how I am on Christmas. Don't ask me why."
October went into the kitchen and made a pot of coffee. Ahkmenrah sat at the table still half asleep.
As October was waiting for the coffee to be done she picked up the phone and dialed Rebecca's number. After four rings Rebecca picked up.
"Merry Christmas, Becky."
"Merry Christmas."
"You sound like you have been up for awhile."
"After all these years I've learned to get up at five or you'll wake me up."
"So true. when are you guys coming over?"
"As soon as everyone wakes up. Let me rephrase that. As soon as Larry wakes up. Nick and I are awake."
"Then go jump on the bed. That's what I did to get Ahkmenrah up."
"You can be so immature some times."
"I know but you still love me."
"Who told you that lie?"
"You did."
"Then I'm very good at lying. We'll probably be there in an hour or two."
"Ok see you then." October hung up then made herself a cup of coffee.
An hour and a half later Rebecca, Larry and Nick arrived at October's house. They had brought over some presents.
October started making breakfast and Nick was helping. They had scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon and waffles. While they were eating October's phone rang. It was her dad. He called to wish her a Merry Christmas and so did her mom. October told them Merry Christmas then passed the phone to Rebecca. They talked for awhile then she hung up.
After they finished eating they sat in the living room to start opening presents. October sat by the tree and handed the presents to the right person.
When she was done handing out presents Larry had two, Rebecca had three, Nick had four, Ahkmenrah had three and October had three.
Nick was the first to open his presents. The first present he opened was from Larry. He got a new hockey mask. The next one he opened was from Rebecca. It was a book on dinosaurs. October had given him a remote control car and Ahkmenrah got him a book about Egypt. Nick thanked everyone.
Rebecca got a diamond necklace from Larry, a book about Sacagawea from October and Ahkmenrah gave her a wind chime.
Larry got a book about different cultures from October and a heavy duty flashlight from Rebecca.
Ahkmenrah got an alphabet book from Nick so he could learn his letters easier. Rebecca gave him a new pair of jeans and a shirt. October gave him the best gift out of all of them. She gave him a picture that depicted a beautiful throne room in an Egyptian palace and sitting on the throne was himself. He turned his head so no one would see his eyes water.
"Do you like it?" October asked.
Ahkmenrah looked back at her and smiled. "I love it. Thank you." Then he kissed her.
Now it was October's turn to open her presents. She received a dream catcher from Rebecca, a candle holder that was shaped as Anubis from Larry and Nick. Ahkmenrah gave her a heart shaped necklace with a single diamond at the tip.
"I made sure it wasn't cursed." Ahkmenrah said.
"That's good to know."
Ahkmenrah helped put the necklace on her. "I love it. Thank you."
As they were cleaning up the wrapping paper Nick looked outside and a smiled came to his face.
"It's snowing." Then he ran outside.
Once the other were done cleaning they followed him outside. October was about to head out the door when she pushed Larry in front of her.
"What was that for?" He asked as he went outside.
"Because I didn't want to be hit with a…" Out of nowhere a snowball came flying and hit Larry in the face. "Snowball." October finished.
"That's it. You're going to get it now, Nicky." Then Larry scooped up some snow and ran after Nick.
They spent the next hour throwing snowballs at each other, making snow angels and snowmen. This was all new to Ahkmenrah, but he enjoyed it very much. When they were done playing they went inside and October made them all hot chocolate.
After awhile Larry and Rebecca gathered up all their presents and decided to go home for a nap.
"Hey guys." October said as she pointed up.
Larry and Rebecca followed where she was pointing and saw they were standing under the mistletoe. They looked back at each other.
"You guys have to kiss since you're standing under it." Nick said.
Larry leaned in and kissed Rebecca.
"Why do they have to kiss?" Ahkmenrah asked October.
"Because they're standing under the mistletoe."
"I still don't understand. How does that make them kiss?"
"It's just a tradition. If two people are under the mistletoe then they have to kiss."
"Who came up with that?"
October shrugged.
After that Larry, Rebecca and Nick left. October looked at the clock and saw it was three o'clock.
"Well, I'm ready for a nap." October said as she yawned. "How about you?"
"Sounds good since my girlfriend woke me up early this morning."
"Now why would she do that?"
"Maybe because she was excited about Christmas."
"That might be it. Did you have a good Christmas?"
"Yes, I enjoyed it very much." Ahkmenrah pulled October to him and kissed her. "Thank you."
"I'm glad you had fun."
Then the two of them went into their room and fell asleep.
