Chapter 11: Everyone
Christmas Eve
"I hate Christmas." Alexa muttered as Bayley stuffed a Santa Clause hat on her head.
"I love Christmas!" Bayley squealed as she wrapped Alexa in an excited hug.
AJ was finishing up decorating the Christmas tree with Eva, while Finn and Paige were snuggled together on the couch watching Christmas movies.
"I thought we were going to stop making a big deal about Christmas this year." Alexa said to Bayley.
"We are; We're not inviting anyone over, no parties, and we're not even hanging up any mistletoe."
Alexa frowned. "I was actually looking forward to that part."
"Good," Bayley pointed towards the mistletoe hanging above their heads. "Cause I already hung it."
Alexa giggled as she wrapped her arms around Bayley's waist and gave her a sweet kiss.
"Surprised to see you celebrate this year." AJ said to Alexa with a chuckle.
"Yeah, but you know Christmas has never been my thing." Alexa said.
"Come on, Lexi," Eva said with a smile. "what's not to love about Christmas?"
Alexa shrugged her shoulders and shuffled into the kitchen.
Eva furrowed her brow. "How come she hates Christmas so much?" She asked Bayley.
Bayley shrugged her shoulders. "Dunno, she never tells me," Bayley glanced over her shoulder at Alexa. "Alexa Jean-Louise Bliss, what did I say about the eggnog?"
Bayley marched over to Alexa and took the carton of eggnog away from Alexa.
"Oh come on, just one glass." Alexa whined.
Bayley shook her head. "No, there is alcohol in this and you are not allowed to have any."
Alexa rolled her eyes and groaned. "God, just let me cheat this one day."
"No." Bayley gave Alexa a serious look.
Alexa groaned again and slugged into the living room and sat next to Finn on the couch.
"Do you want some Pepsi?" Bayley suggested.
"No," Alexa said. "what's the point of buying it if I can't have any?"
Finn patted Alexa on the top of her head. "It's ok Lex, eggnog isn't that good anyway," Finn turned towards the kitchen. "Hey Bayley, can you get me a big glass of eggnog?"
Alexa scoffed and elbowed Finn. "Jackass." Alexa mumbled.
"Sure Finn," Bayley said, pouring a glass. "do you want some Paige?"
Paige chuckled. "I can't."
Bayley's eyes went wide. "Oh my God, your baby, I totally forgot."
"It's alright, I'll take some Pepsi though."
"Does anyone know where the angel topper is?" AJ asked, sorting through the Christmas tote.
"Check the Halloween box," Eva said. "I put it in there last year."
Bayley hurried over to Finn and Paige with there drinks. Bayley then plopped next to Alexa and curled under her arm.
"Merry Christmas, Alexa." Bayley said.
"Moo." Alexa muttered, making everyone laugh.
"Why don't you like Christmas?" Paige asked Alexa.
"It's not important." Alexa sighed.
Paige looked at Finn. "Do you know, babe?"
Finn shook his head. "I have no idea, I don't think Bayley even knows."
Bayley shook her head. "She never told me."
"Can we please just stop talking about it?!" Alexa said, slightly raising her voice.
The room suddenly got uncomfortably quiet.
"It's not something we need to kill each other over," AJ said. "let's just forget about it and enjoy the rest of the night."
Alexa dropped her head into her hands and began to cry. Bayley wrapped an arm around Alexa and hugged her gently.
"Lexi, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you cry." Paige said.
Alexa shook her head. "It's not your fault. If it's anyone's fault, it's my dad's."
Bayley gave a worried look to Finn and Paige. AJ slowly stood up from the Christmas tote and glanced curiously at Alexa. Eva looked from AJ over to Alexa, who still had her head in her hands.
Alexa picked her head up and noticed her friends staring at her. "Guess I gotta spill it now, huh?" She asked with a slight chuckle.
The group reassured her with a collection of "nos" "of course nots" and "not reallys."
Alexa shrugged her shoulders. "It'll make everything make sense."
"Everything?" Bayley asked.
Alexa nodded her head.
"Even trigonometry?"
Alexa and the rest of the friends laughed at Bayley's comment, making Bayley's face burn a dark shade of red.
"Probably not that, Bayley." Alexa said with a smile.
Finn patted Alexa on her back.
"Only if you want to, Lexi." AJ said.
Alexa nodded her head. "When I was nine, I was watching "A Charlie Brown Christmas" with my mom," Alexa paused when her voice started to break. "My dad came stumbling in, drunk off his ass and swearing like an angry sailor. This was before I met Bayley, so I had no idea where he was or why he was acting so weird," Alexa took a deep breath. "Anyway, he and my mom started arguing and she told him to fuck off and she was leaving his sorry ass. She demanded I leave with her, but I refused because Charlie Brown was on," A steady stream of tears started to flow down Alexa's face. "so took off. Then on Christmas morning, my dad got a call about a car accident a few miles from my house."
"Oh my God." Bayley whispered.
Alexa shook her head. "It was my mom; a drunk driver crossed the center line and hit her head on," Alexa closed her eyes and wrapped herself around Bayley. "she died before the ambulance got to her."
The room was silent; the only sound was Alexa's quiet weeps and Bayley trying to calm her down.
AJ turned towards Eva and hugged her tight. "I'm sorry I ever hurt you," He whispered through gentle tears. "I love you so much."
Eva hugged him back. "I love you too, baby." She whispered.
Finn pulled Paige closer to him. "I love you." He whispered.
"I love you too." Paige whispered back.
Bayley held on tight to Alexa. "I'm sorry I make you celebrate Christmas." She whispered.
Alexa nodded her head. "I know, love, I know."
Everyone took a moment to hold on to their loved ones. They hadn't really thought about the possibility of losing one another, but with Alexa's story they all realized how quickly everything could be taken away.
"I, uh, I'll take down the decorations if you want," AJ said to Alexa. "I just might need some help getting the tree back outside."
Alexa sat up. "No, don't do that," Alexa wiped her eyes with her shirt sleeve. "I want them to stay."
AJ gave Alexa a worried look. "You sure?"
"Yeah, Christmas was my mom's favorite holiday so it's sort of bitter-sweet for me seeing all the lights and stuff."
Bayley's face suddenly lit up. "Hey, I have an idea. How about I give you one of your presents right now, hopefully make you feel better."
Alexa nodded her head as she followed Bayley to their bedroom.
"They're totally gonna fuck." Paige said, making everyone laugh.
"Nah, Bayley's probably gonna try to act sexy and end up killing the mood." Eva joked.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang.
"Don't answer it," Finn exclaimed. "it's carolers."
Eva peeked through the peephole. "Uh, no it's just some black haired girl."
AJ raised an eyebrow. "Well, I guess open it and figure out who it is."
Eva opened the door and in stepped AJ Lee with a bag full of presents. "Hey, everyone! Merry Christmas!"
"AJ Lee?" AJ and Finn said in unison.
"Finn! Other AJ!" AJ Lee said, running over and hugging AJ and Finn.
"Two AJs," Eva said. "that won't get confusing at all."
"What are you doing here?" AJ asked.
"Didn't you hear," AJ Lee said. "Alexa invited me over; I guess we're friends again."
AJ nodded his head. "Eva, you remember AJ Lee?"
Eva smiled and nodded her head. "How can I forget? She was my desk partner in Biology." Eva hurried over and hugged AJ Lee. "I can't believe I didn't recognize you."
AJ Lee laughed. "No hard feelings, little red." She turned her attention to Finn and smirked at him. "Hey, Finn." She said with a giggle.
Finn smiled sheepishly. "H-hey AJ." He said.
"You must be Finn's new girlfriend," AJ Lee said to Paige. "I've heard so much about you."
"Oh yeah? Then you already know about the baby." Paige said.
"Yeah I do," AJ Lee smiled. "and for the record you definitely got yourself a great catch."
"What do you mean?"
"Oh, Finn and I used to date. I was his first too."
Paige laughed and looked at Finn. "Is that so?"
Finn just nodded his head.
"And I hope I'm not overstepping my boundaries," AJ Lee said with a smile. "but is his... "Little Friend" still.. ya know?"
"Oh, he's hung like a horse, sister." Paige said, making Finn cover his face in embarrassment.
"Huh, you learn something new everyday." AJ said.
"I'd get up and leave but sadly I can't." Finn said with a nervous chuckle.
AJ Lee sat on the couch. "Foot fall asleep?" She asked Finn.
Finn laughed. "No, more like my spine fell asleep."
AJ Lee furrowed her brow in question.
"I had an accident a few weeks ago; I'm paralyzed from the waist down."
AJ Lee gasped. "Oh my God, I had no idea."
"It's not all bad," Paige said. "his "thing" still works fine."
AJ Lee and Paige laughed while Finn buried his head in a throw pillow.
"Anyway, where's Bayley and Alexa?" AJ Lee asked. "I brought presents for everyone."
"Back in Alexa's room," AJ said. "but I's give them a minute if you catch my drift."
AJ Lee nodded her head. "Yeah, gotcha."
"Can I please look now?" Alexa asked. Bayley had tied a blindfold around Alexa's eyes while Bayley got her present ready.
"Just one more second." Bayley said. "And no peeking."
Bayley then moved towards Alexa and untied her blindfold. "Ok, open your eyes."
Alexa pulled off the blinfold; once her eyes readjusted, her jaw nearly hit the ground. Bayley was wearing some Santa inspired lingerie: red color with white fluffy collar and waistline.
"Wow." Was also Alexa could say.
"You like your present?" Bayley asked.
Alexa rapidly nodded her head.
Bayley smiled and slowly walked towards Alexa. Alexa's heart raced like it was her first time seeing a girl half naked.
"Want do you want for Christmas?" Bayley whispered as she leaned in closer to Alexa.
"Y-you." Alexa whispered.
Just before they kissed, the bedroom door swung open.
"Hey, guys." AJ Lee exclaimed.
"Crazy AJ?" Alexa and Bayley said in unison.
AJ Lee rushed over and hugged Alexa. "Lexi, always good to see you." AJ Lee turned towards Bayley. "Wow." She said, making Bayley blush.
"Wha-what are you doing here?" Alexa asked.
"You invited me remember?" AJ Lee said.
"You did?" Bayley asked Alexa.
"I did." Alexa said, nodding her head.
"Oh, that's ok as long as you brought presents." Bayley told AJ Lee.
"Good thing, cause I did." AJ Lee said.
Bayley squealed in excitement as she ran into the living room.
"What the fuck?" Finn exclaimed.
Bayley quickly ran back into the bedroom and closed the door. "I forgot I was wearing Alexa's present." She said with redness in her cheeks.
AJ Lee and Alexa laughed.
Bayley began stripping down, making AJ Lee laugh harder but Alexa gasp in surprise.
"So friendly." AJ Lee said.
"Bayley, what are you doing?" Alexa asked.
Bayley slid on a t-shirt. "Getting dressed, why?"
"AJ Lee is here?"
"It's not like she has anything I haven't seen." AJ Lee said.
Bayley nodded. "Plus, we're sorta even now. I've seen your naked pictures and now you've seen me naked."
AJ Lee laughed. "I guess."
Alexa rolled her eyes.
AJ Lee gazed at Bayley's pubic area. "Clean shaven huh?" She asked.
"Yeah, that's the way Lexi likes it." Bayley said.
"Can we please not have this conversation?" Alexa asked.
"Fine, as you wish." AJ Lee said.
Bayley slid on a pair of sweat pants and hurried back into the living room.
Alexa jumped to her feet. "Don't talk to Bayley that way." She said to AJ Lee.
AJ Lee chuckled. "Why not? She seemed to think it was funny."
Alexa grabbed AJ Lee by the shoulders and threw her on the bed. Alexa crawled on top of AJ Lee and pinned her to the bed. "You are mine," Alexa growled. "all mine."
AJ Lee smiled. "Little jealous are we?"
Alexa leaned down and aggressively kissed AJ Lee. "If no one else was home I'd be tearing off your clothes right about now." Alexa whispered.
"Damn." AJ Lee giggled.
"Hey, Bayley's back," Finn announced. "And wearing clothes."
Bayley blushed. "Sorry, I got excited about AJ's presents."
AJ looked up from his phone. "I got presents?" He asked.
"No, the other AJ." Bayley said.
AJ shook his head. "This is so damn confusing."
Alexa and AJ Lee entered the room behind Bayley and sat on the couch. Bayley scurried over to Alexa and cuddled up next to her.
AJ re-read the texts he was getting from Brock; Apparently, someone had broken in his office at Suplex City again and stole some documents.
AJ: What was stolen?
Eva snaked her arms around AJ's neck and kissed him on the cheek. AJ placed his phone face down and kissed Eva's hand.
"You reading "The Night Before Christmas" again this year." Eva asked.
AJ chuckled. "Of course I am."
Eva giggled. "I just can't wait for Christmas with out own family, ya know? Our kids sitting in a circle listening to you, waiting for Santa to come, baking cookies."
AJ smiled. "You want a family?" He asked.
"Yeah, of course." Eva said.
"With who?"
Eva scoffed. "Really? You of course."
AJ shook his head. "You don't wanna marry me, Eva, trust me."
Eva groaned. "Of course I do AJ, I've been crazy in love with you since Chemistry."
AJ chuckled. "And I ignored you and slept around with a bunch of other girls. I'm a piece of shit, Eva."
"I mean you kinda are," Eva said, making AJ laugh. "but you're still mine."
"Thanks babe."
"Hey, AJ," Finn said. "it's quarter to ten, wanna read the story now?"
AJ nodded his head. "Yeah, I'll be right there." AJ glanced at Eva. "Go wait for me, ok?"
Eva kissed AJ on the cheek and hurried over to the couch.
AJ glanced down at his phone.
Brock: Some employee papers, nothing with your name though
AJ sighed in relief. AJ picked up the book and walked over to the living room.
"Everyone ready?" He asked, sitting beside Eva and Paige. "'Twas the night before Christmas..."
AJ stood in the living room staring out the window at the darkened New York skyline. Even though Brock said he was in the clear, AJ still felt uneasy.
"AJ?" Eva called from the loft.
"I'll be up in a second babe." AJ said.
AJ thought he saw someone standing in the middle of the street, but the figure suddenly disappeared.
The front door suddenly opened, making AJ jump out of his skin.
"Hey, it's just me." AJ Lee said, locking the door and shaking herself off.
"What's up?" AJ asked.
"My car wouldn't start," AJ Lee explained. "Is it ok if I crash on the couch and call Triple A in the morning?"
AJ nodded his head. "Yeah, blankets and pillows are in the closet next to the bathroom, feel free to help yourself."
AJ Lee nodded her head. "Thanks."
AJ took one last look outside the window, and ascended the staircase to his bedroom. "Night." He whispered to AJ Lee.
Bayley was snoring loudly but Alexa was wide awake. For some odd reason, she couldn't sleep; She felt as though something was missing, but she didn't know what. Alexa didn't notice her bedroom door slowly open, or AJ Lee quietly approach her side of the bed.
"Hi." AJ Lee whispered, making Alexa nearly jump in the air.
"What are you doing?" Alexa whispered.
"Shh." AJ Lee leaned over Alexa and kissed her gently. "I couldn't say goodbye without a kiss."
Alexa nervously looked at Bayley.
"She's sleeping, babe, don't worry." AJ Lee whispered, giving Alexa another kiss.
Alexa sat up slightly and wrapped her arms around AJ Lee's neck. AJ Lee slid her hand inside Alexa's pajama pants and started rubbing her clit.
"Fuck," Alexa whispered.
"Shh, just keep kissing me." AJ Lee whispered.
Alexa did as told, but nearly cried out when AJ Lee stuck two fingers inside her. AJ Lee stuck her tongues into Alexa's mouth, making the blonde girl moan again.
"Mmhmpf!" Alexa exclaimed into AJ Lee's lips as she came.
"Lex?" Bayley asked, rolling over to face Alexa.
AJ Lee silently dropped to the floor seconds before getting spotted.
"Hi." Alexa whispered to Bayley.
"Why are you still up?" Bayley asked.
"I'm waiting for Santa."
Bayley groaned. "Santa isn't real, even I know that."
"Sorry, babe."
Bayley rolled back over and instantly fell asleep.
AJ Lee slowly stood up. "That was close." She whispered.
Alexa nodded her head.
AJ Lee dropped her pants and underwear. "I'll be on the couch tonight if you need me." She whispered as she walked out of the bedroom.
Alexa sat up. "Be right back, gotta use the bathroom." She said to Bayley.
"Mmm hmm." Bayley replied.
Alexa quickly entered the living room, where she found a fully nude AJ Lee waiting for her.
"Merry Christmas," AJ Lee said. "Sorry I didn't have time to wrap your present." She said as she slowly spread her legs.
Alexa chuckled. "I forgive you." She said as she ducked her head between AJ's legs.