A/N: I'm so sorry this chapter's so short - I just plan for the next chapter to be extra longer so I don't leave you all with something stupidly short and unsatisfying. Anyway, the songs in this chapter are:
1. Colbie Caillat's "Bubbly", sung by Mary (you know, the whole I'm-singing-but-not-really glee sequence we often see and the title's also from this song)
2. Celtic Thunder's "Our First Christmas Together" sung by Rory.
There are also mentioned "Baby It's Cold Outside" and Eagles' "Please Come Home For Christmas". I own nothing but Marlo.
You Make Me Smile Even Just For A While
Mary opened her eyes and yawned, before sting up and arching her back with her arms above her head. She was sticky with sweat, her hair plastered to her neck and cheeks, but even that couldn't possibly ruin this moment for her. The air was still thick, smelling of sex and she had to admit, she forgot how long it took to get rid of the smell after everything. She got up and opened her window, letting in some fresh air. She was happy to note that there was no car in the driveway. They were alone.
I've been awake for a while now
You got me feeling like a child now
Cause every time I see your bubbly face
I get tingles in a silly place
She turned towards the bed once more, watching Rory. She was an early raiser and she never really stayed around after sex, even with Sam, so she never saw any of the guys while they were sleeping. She never really cared.
Start in my toes
And I crinkle my nose
Wherever it goes
I always know
You make me smile
Please stay for a while now
Just take your time
Wherever you go
Rory's kiss swollen lips were parted, his hair a mess, some of it stuck to his forehead. One of his hands was hidden under his pillow, another stretched towards her side of the bed. Seems like he was a cuddler. She smiled at the thought, the butterflies in her stomach making flips.
The air in the room got chilly. She shut the window, happy to note that the air was cleaned. God forbid any of the Hudmel men finding out she slept with Rory.
She went back to watching him. She never really noted the fact that Rory didn't look like a boy – somehow, against everything, he was build more like a man now. His shoulders were broader, muscles shifting under the skin of his back. She shook her head. She had to stop, she was acting creepy.
What am I gonna say
When you make me feel this way
I just
Start in my toes
Make me crinkle my nose
Wherever it goes
I always know
You make me smile
Please stay for a while now
Just take your time
Wherever you go
She took Rory's shirt and her shorts before making her way towards the bathroom. After she was done showering she made her way to the kitchen. She was happy to note that the fridge wasn't empty. That was something new since Carole was flying around the country with her dad.
She was just starting to heat the pan when Rory came down the stairs, in his pajamas. She was thankful he put his bag in her room the night before. Kurt and Finn could come in anytime now and the last thing she wanted was her brothers seeing her boyfriend naked.
"What's for breakfast?" He rubbed his eyes, still sleepy.
"I hope you like eggs, cause that's all we have for now" She smiled, shrugging. "Kurt's supposed to bring some food."
"Hmm, eggs are perfect" He came up behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist and kissing her neck.
Start in my soul
And I lose all control
When you kiss my nose
The feeling shows
You make me smile
Babe just take your time now
Holding me tight
"Stop, it tickles" She giggled, elbowing him in the ribs.
"Can't help it" He chuckled, resting his head on her shoulder and closing his eyes. "God, I'm exhausted."
"Go take a shower" She kissed his cheek, keeping an eye on the eggs. "It'll help."
"Mm, okay" He let go of her, walking out of the kitchen.
Wherever, wherever, wherever you go
Wherever, wherever, wherever you go
Wherever you go I always know
She heard the engine of Finn's truck. Mary sighed.
Cause you make me smile even just for a while
"What's up sis?" Finn burst into the kitchen, the smell of scrambled eggs clearly working like a bait. "Food."
"I sincerely feel bad for Berry" She rolled her eyes. "Knowing that there's something that will always come before you sucks. Now be useful and take out five plates. Knowing Klaine they'll come here any minute now. And try not to break anything."
"Where's Rory?"
"In the shower. Now what did I tell you abut those plates? Get them out, unless you want to eat burned eggs."
"So mum and Burt are gonna be here in about an hour" Finn sat down on the couch, looking around. "How's the diner?"
"Almost done" Kurt walked out of the kitchen, Blaine right behind him. "Just the cake left, and it's already in the oven."
"Okay, the table?"
"Everything's in place" Marlo sat down on the armrest of Rory's chair. "The tree?"
"Colorful and done" Finn pointed at the Christmas tree behind him, colorful lights glowing. "What now?"
"Well, there's TV and movies but we all know how that ends-"
"I won't watch any of those chick flicks!"
"Do you think I enjoy any of your films?"
"Down, boys" Mary rolled her eyes. "So, what about singing? You know, we all like it, after all."
"Yes!" Blaine jumped out of his seat, his fist punching the air. Then he noticed the weird stares they were giving him. "I mean, I want to sing something!"
He and Kurt started to (once again) sing 'Baby It's Cold Outside'. Marlo (once again) rolled her eyes. When they finally ended the song with a kiss, Finn and Mary started to mock them, singing Eagles' 'Please Come Home For Christmas'. Then Rory forced Marlo to sit in his lap, wrapping his arms around her and softly singing 'Our First Christmas Together'.
With those jingle bells ringing
As I'm holding you near
I'll be making a toast
May tonight be the most
Unforgettable night of the year
The year
Cuddled up and cozy
The future's looking rosy
And I can see us spending every Christmas
Together
Just you and me
Just you and me
Just you and me
Just you and me
Marlo's face lit up with a smile while she leaned in and kissed him slowly.
"Guys, you do know there's not just the two of you here, right?"
The girl groaned, throwing her pillow at Finn.
"Shut the heck up before I'll do something to you, okay? I'm tired of you interrupting."
"Wait, I interrupted something this morning? What were you going to do, dear sister?"
"None of your business."
"Ew, stop talking about this!" Kurt covered his face with his hands, whining. "I don't want to think about this, change of subject!"
"Oh come on, you and Blaine get to have sex all the time and I have to hear it but when we imply me sleeping with Rory it's constantly 'Ew stop'? No way brother dear, I'll stand on the roof and freaking shout out to the world that I had se-"
"I think that's enough, Mary Burt Hummel" Only one person was permitted to use her awful second name she got thanks to her parents' bet on who's gonna come out first. Her mother was either a genius or cruel troll, seeing as she was convinced that Marlo would be the older one and still agreed to dad's term on giving the first twin the freaking father's name as the second name.
"If you'd like to elaborate on this matter later, you can find me on the couch. I think we need to have a little talk anyway."
"Yes dad."
The dinner was the most awkward moment of Mary Hummel's life. The Talk included.
Her father was glaring at Rory and Blaine the whole time, while Carole tried to talk to Kurt about anything – and that means they even started a small talk about the weather. Nice going, she had to say.
Sighing, she stabbed her salad with her fork. It was gonna be a long, long Christmas dinner.