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Hey, sorry it took so long. I know this isn't my best but I tried. It's Christmas time in here so yay!
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Chapter Eight
Lexis kept telling herself that Holden was just being nice when he walked with her from Poetry Club or called her beautiful two more times. Aspen found her denial hilarious. That denial got harder when he started sitting with her and Aspen, seeming determined to keep her attention. Lexis could tell her friend found this whole situation fun to watch. Lexis wrote to her aunt about it and the woman wrote back that she should wait and see if he makes a move before doing anything. Lexis took that to heart.
With the way the professors taught, Lexis was the top of her class. It seemed much simpler for her without a bunch of essays for homework and not doing a confusing mix of notes and practical work. Plus, being without a Hermione type person helps her not hold back. Sure, she missed all her friends but she was actually enjoying Salem. She was excited for the beach trips but Aspen explained that they don't go until after Christmas, when it was warmer. Then it was every weekend.
Aspen was getting impatient with Holden and Lexis. They liked each other and though Holden showed it, he had yet to make a move. Aspen knew Lexis was too shy to do anything so it was up to the brown haired girl to do something. Her plan was made by the start of December. As Christmas neared, Aspen knew it was time so when Holden and Lexis were in the student lounge, Aspen sneakily hid behind a bookcase and waved her wand. Lexis was the one to look up and made a squeaking noise. Above her and Holden was a sprig of floating mistletoe. Holden looked up too before looking at Lexis who was blushing. He looked her in the eyes before capturing her lips in a soft kiss. It only needed to be a quick one, but the two continued until Lexis eventually pulled back with a shy smile. That had been her first kiss and it was amazing.
Holden brushed the back of his hand along her cheek before speaking.
"You can come out now Aspen, I know you conjured it." The girl walked out, looking both ashamed and happy.
"Well you two needed a push." She muttered and Holden sighed but grinned. Lexis rolled her eyes.
"I should go back on my offer."
"What offer?" Aspen asked and Lexis handed her a letter. "I can go to your place for Christmas break?"
"Yeah, you said your parents were going on a trip so I asked my Aunt and Uncle and they said sure."
"Thank you!" She grinned and Lexis shrugged before blushing when Holden kissed her cheek.
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Allison watched from where she was standing to see a young boy giving her niece a kiss. That must be Holden Mayfield. Lexis blushed but grinned before Holden left to his father. Lexis and Aspen walked over to where the older woman was.
"Aunt Allison, this is my friend Aspen Taylor."
"It's nice to meet you Aspen."
"You too." They started walking to the car.
"Oh, Lexis. I talked to Molly and she said they will come over for Christmas."
"Really? They're celebrating Christmas here? Is Hermione coming too?"
"Yes, she is."
"Is that your friend from Hogwarts?" Aspen asked as they climbed into the car.
"Yeah. She and the Weasleys are coming over!" Lexis grinned. "You get to meet them."
"Awesome."
When they arrived at the house, Aspen was introduced to Uncle Max and Jason before they went up to Lexis's room. Aspen loved it. Uncle Max eventually came up to talk to Lexis about Holden, much to her embarrassment and Aspen's amusement. Lexis had realized over the summer that she got there that Uncle Max was going to try his best to give her a father figure and she was very happy about that. She could understand why he was talking to her about Holden. Fathers were protective.
"I hear you have a boyfriend."
"I-I wouldn't go that far. I mean, we're together but we, um, haven't said that word." Lexis blushed a deep red.
"I want to meet him this summer."
"Oh, Uncle Max." She sighed. "Fine, I'll talk to him."
Aspen burst out laughing once her friends uncle was out of the room causing Lexis to hit her with a pillow. After dinner, they all set up the Christmas tree, Lexis lifting Jason so he could put ornaments high up before everyone went to bed. As her bed was really big, Aspen was sleeping in it too so she wouldn't have to sleep on the couch or floor.
The next couple days were spent getting ready for Christmas and hanging out. Lexis introduced Aspen to computer games which Aspen loved. Soon, it was Christmas Eve and the two girls helped Jason make Christmas cookies for Santa. The Weasleys and Hermione were coming around six in the morning so they all went to bed early. Lexis dreamt of her and Holden causing her to blush in her sleep. The next morning, Aspen could figure why the girl was red.
Aspen laughed as Lexis bounced around the study waiting for Hermione and the Weasleys. Soon the fire flared and Mr. Weasley appeared. Then Mrs. Weasley, Ginny, Percy, Fred, George, Ron, and Hermione. Lexis made a noise that was close to a squeal and hugged them all. They looked at Aspen.
"This is my friend, Aspen Taylor." Lexis said with a grin. "Aspen, this is Mr. Weasley, Mrs. Weasley, Percy, Fred, George, Ron, Ginny, and Hermione."
"Nice to meet you. Lexis has been excited since her aunt told us you were coming."
"Oh shut up." Lexis muttered.
"Make me."
"I'll rip up that other picture, I swear."
"No you wouldn't. Felicity would get mad like she did last time." Aspen grinned when Lexis paled. When their roommate got mad, it was scary.
"Anyway, come on. Jason has been wanting to open his presents from Santa but is waiting."
The group all went to the living room where Mrs. Weasley took out all the gifts they had and unshrunk them so they were normal size. Aunt Allison and Uncle Max smiled as they all sat around the tree. The second they sat, Jason grabbed his first present from where he was on his mommy's lap. Aspen was surprised when she even got presents from the Weasley elders and Ron and Hermione. Once most were opened, Aspen grinned.
"Oh look, here's one from Holden." Lexis blushed but took it to see a ceramic doll that resembled her. She smiled and read the note.
I hope you're having an amazing Christmas. I saw this and knew it was for you
Love,
Holden
"Aw, he's so sweet." Aspen said with a grin.
"Who's Holden?" Ron asked.
"Her boyfriend." They all looked surprised as Lexis blushed. "Yeah, they kissed two weeks ago."
"Yeah, because you hid behind a bookshelf and conjured mistletoe." Lexis said.
"Holden knew the whole time."
"He did not."
"Did too. Told me that he was to chicken to do anything besides call you beautiful and was happy I gave the nudge."
"Liar."
"I don't lie." Aspen grinned and Lexis snorted.
"Just last week you told Maria that her socks looked great with her outfit before telling me they weren't."
"Anyway." Aspen said after sticking her tongue out. "They met at Poetry Club two days after school started."
"Speaking of that, how are you doing in school?" Hermione asked, wondering how she was doing with homework without her.
Lexis looked embarrassed so Aspen once again spoke. "She's top of her class. Especially in potions which is her favorite subject."
"What?!" Ron exclaimed as Hermione looked shocked by the fact she was at the top of her class.
"Yeah, Professor Marks adores her. Now that I think about it, they all do."
"How are you top of your class?" Percy asked and Lexis shrugged.
"How the classes are really. One day we read and take notes and the next is only focused on spells. Plus, our homework isn't essays, those are for major stuff. We either have to read from the book and give a summery or take a little quiz." Lexis noticed Ron's look and remembered his shock on what her favorite subject was." Professor Marks is the total opposite of Snape too. Potions is actually fun."
"So, it's easier than Hogwarts?"
"No, just different." Lexis said when there was suddenly a tap on the window.
"Isnt that Holden's owl?" Aspen asked with a smirk and Lexis blushed but practically sprinted to the window to get the letter. Fred and George snorted at her excitement as Aspen grinned. The owl flew off and Lexis opened the letter which turned out to be a poem.
Just talking to you makes my day.
Just seeing you at the end sets my day.
And just being around you makes my heart pound
and it sounds like fireworks.
And being even closer to you makes the pound
sound closer like the police knocking on my door.
You make me so happy
you got my feelings jumping around.
I don't know if I'm
happy or sad
mad or glad
either way seeing you makes me feel special.
Like I'm heaven sent with both of us sharing a halo.
With both of us feeling each other's halo.
And nothing can separate us because
we belong together.
At the very bottom was a quick note.
I've been working on this since I first saw you. I hope you like it.
-Holden
Tears entered Lexis's eyes as she looked through the poem again, completely forgetting the people watching her. Ginny finally spoke up.
"So?"
"It's just a letter."
"Then why are you about to cry?" Aspen asked and Lexis blushed but didn't say anything, just handed it to her aunt who read through it and smiled.
"He really likes you." She said as Uncle Max read over her shoulder.
"Whats it say?" Hermione asked and Lexis sighed before handing the girl the poem. Ginny looked at it too and gave a happy sigh as Hermione grinned. Before the boys could look, Aspen took it, read, and grinned before handing it back to Lexis.
"Why cant we read it?" Fred complained.
"Because you'll make fun of her." Ginny said to her brothers. Lexis didn't even hear their denial. She was too busy ready the poem from Holden.
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Holden and Lexis are together, yippee! Aspen is so sneaky. Okay, read and review!
