All of a sudden, a loud bang was heard from the roof….could it be?
"Santa!"
"Eli, Clare, did you hear that?" Adam shouted, getting up from the bed.
Alli followed suit and walked to the door next to him, grasping his arm like a small child.
"Are you scared, Alli?" He asked her, putting a hand over hers for assurance.
"Well, I don't know if that's Santa or a thief!"
Adam smiled and replied, "If it's a thief, I'll protect you with my life."
"Aww…" She gave him a peck on the cheek and turned around to grab any object large enough to hit with, though she ended up choosing the remote instead.
"A remote control? Yeah, that'll get them." He said, sarcastically, sounding like Eli.
Alli rolled her eyes and started to open the door. She peeked her head out, looking across the dark hallway. "Clare, Eli? Sav?"
"Alli!" Clare's loud shout ran through her ears, making her more alert for her best friend.
"I'm coming!" She replied, opening the door completely and running down the hall, Adam trying to catch up to her. "Don't worry! We're on our way!"
Once they reached downstairs, Alli got in combat position and was ready to strike until Clare turned on the lights. Eli ended up being the guy she was so close to hitting.
"Oh, ha, sorry Eli."
"Uhm, no prob. Let's just get this out of your hands before you really do hit someone." He grabbed the remote out of her grasp and threw it on top of the couch.
Alli turned around and was met by the sight of a large Christmas tree with small and large boxes underneath. Tears started welling in her eyes as she stared at the missing milk and empty plate on the fireplace.
"He came. He's real…"
Adam came up behind her and hugged her from behind. He gave her a kiss on her cheek and whispered,
"Merry Christmas, Alli."
Yeah, short, i know. i'm sorry guys but I had to cut it off here cause I ran out on what to write on but i'm gonna go visit the literature museum in Washington DC and lets see if i get inspired! Chapter 14 should be up by tomorrow evening.
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