Chapter 8: My Only Wish


Last night I took a walk in the snow.

Couples holding hands, places to go

Seems like everyone but me is in love.


Four woke up early the morning of December 8th 2014. He watched the news, and sure enough he wouldn't have to go to work due to the blizzard. He was tech support for the New York Police Department because police men, although they might be big and scary, are not always the best with computers. Fortunately Four was both scary and good with technology.

He was just barely dressed when he heard a knock at his door. When he opened it two blonde girls were on the other side.

"Hey, Tris. Hey, Samantha. What are you two doing here?" he greeted.

"Samantha wanted to go play in the park and we wanted to know if you would like to join us," Tris explained. Four smiled.

"I'd love to."


Santa can you hear me

I signed my letter that I sealed with a kiss

I sent it off

It just said this

I know exactly what I want this year.

Santa can you hear me.

I want my baby (baby, yeah)

I want someone to love me someone to hold me.

Maybe (maybe, maybe maybe.) he'll be all my own in a big red bow


Santa can you hear me?

I have been so good this year and all I want is one thing

Tell me my true love is near

He's all I want, just for me underneath my christmas tree

I'll be waiting here.

Santa thats my only wish this year.

oohhh ohh yeah

Christmas Eve I just can't sleep

Would I be wrong for taking a peek?

Cause I heard that your coming to town


The second they arrived Samantha sprinted off in another direction, shouting for the two adults to follow. Four laughed slightly at the child's antics, slightly wishing he had a childhood like hers. He shook the bitter thoughts from his head and turned to Tris.

"So, it's just you and your sister?" he asked, unsure why. Tris stiffened slightly.

"Yeah. It's been just us for a while," she responded. She sped up, probably so that they would run into Samantha who would interrupt the conversation. Four wanted to press more but he couldn't bring himself to. After all, he should know a thing or two about tricky back-stories.

"What about you?" Tris asked, finally disturbing the blanket of silence that had fallen over the two. Four was both relieved and bothered by her asking. It got rid of the awkward silence, but it brought unpleasant memories back to his mind.

"It's just me. I've also been on my own for quite a while," he said flatly. Tris nodded along his words. Suddenly, Four had a question.

"Do you ever wish that maybe you weren't on your own with Samantha? Do you ever wish for a family? Or a romance?" he pondered. Four knew that he felt that way. Sometimes he wondered just how different his life would have been if he had a family that loved him and supported him.

Tris widened her eyes just the tiniest bit at stared at him. Both stopped, though neither realized. She quickly regained her composure and her eyes returned to normal. She shrugged.

"Maybe. You?"

"Maybe."

Abruptly Tris was knocked over due to a weight slamming into her side. When she looked up Samantha's face was grinning down at her. Four offered a hand to both but neither took it.

"You stopped walking! I told you to follow me!" Samantha pouted. Four laughed at the ridiculously adorable expression.

"We were, Four just had to pick up something," Tris lied. Samantha nodded and ran off again. The two adults exchanged quick grins before pursuing her.


Santa can you hear me? (yea yeah)

Really hope that your on your way

With something special for me in your sleigh

Ohh please make my wish come true

Santa can you hear me

I want my baby (baby)

I want someone to love me someone to hold me

Maybe (maybe maybe) we'll be all the love under the mistletoe


Santa can you hear me

I have been so good this year

And all I want is one thing

Tell me my true love is near

He's all I want just for me

Underneath my christmas tree

I'll be waiting here santa thats my only wish this year

I hope my letter reaches you in time

Bring me love can call all mine

(yeah yeah) cause I have been so good this year.


After about three hours Samantha was exhausted. So the trio decided to hear home. Four ended up carrying the little one because she fell asleep almost immediately.

"So, earlier you were talking about being alone," Tris commented. Four nodded, remembering what they spoke about. She took a deep breath in.

"Well, I just thought that maybe, you know, we could less alone... together..."


Can't be alone under the mistletoe

He's all want and a big red bow

Santa can you hear me (hear me?)

I have been so good this year

And all i want is one thing

Tell me my true love is near

He's all I want. just for me

Underneath my christmas tree

I'll be waiting here (ohh yeah) santa thats my only wish this year

Oh santa can you hear me? oh santa

Well he's all I want just for me underneath my Christmas tree

Oh I'll be waiting here

Santa thats my only wish this year.