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Three months past quickly, and before Matt and Taylor knew it, it was only a few days before Christmas. The WWE was shut down for the holidays, and Taylor was especially excited to have Matt home. As Jeff and Matt walked around a jewelery store in downtown Cameron, Jeff could tell Matt was in his own little world.
"Hello! Earth to Matt!" Jeff exclaimed.
Matt's thoughts were then broken, and quickly realized he was still in the store. "What?" he asked, pretending to know what was still going on.
"You've been awful quiet since we walked into the store. Are you having second thoughts about buying the promise ring?" Jeff asked.
Matt immediately shook his head. "Absolutely not. I've never been so sure of anything in my life. I guess I'm just excited-and a little nervous she won't like it."
"Are you kidding me? I think she's going to love it."
As Matt and Jeff continued to look for the perfect ring, a certain woman walked out of a store across the street. She saw the Hardy brothers inside the jewelery store, and could see Matt paying for something at the counter. He can't move on that fast! she thought. I have to do something!
When Matt walked through the front door of the house about an hour later, he noticed Taylor was getting some food ready for the annual Matt Hardy Big Ass Christmas Bash that was to be held later on that night. When Taylor glanced up and noticed Matt was staring at her, she gave him a curious look.
"What?" she asked. "Do I have lipstick on my teeth?"
Matt only shook his head as he walked closer to his girlfriend. "Nope. Have I told you lately how much I love you?" he asked as he picked her up and set her on the counter.
"Well, you told me this morning before you left with Jeff, but it's always nice to hear you say it. I won't complain," she giggled.
Matt returned her smile. He couldn't help but gaze into her eyes as he tucked a piece of hair behind her ear. "I love you."
"I love you too Matt," she whispered as they pressed their lips together. "I'm guessing you had a successful shopping trip?" she asked with a raised eyebrow.
"You could say that," Matt replied as he helped Taylor off the counter.
"I see. So...what did you get me?"
Matt laughed out loud as he opened up a can of Diet Pepsi. "Nice try babe. You don't get to find out for another 3 days."
Taylor only giggled more as she continued to get the food ready. The afternoon flew by fast, and before they knew it, people were filing into their home one by one.
"What do you think of your first Matt Hardy big ass Christmas bash?" Beth asked as she and Taylor grabbed some drinks.
"I'm having a lot of fun! I never imagined this many people would come. I don't even know if I know half of these people."
Beth nodded as she took a drink. "Well, you know a lot of the Hardy Show performers that are over there by the back door. You of course know Shane, Talia, Shannon and Julie. Everyone else that is here is really like friends from high school."
Taylor nodded as she looked around the packed house, and instantly noticed Matt and Jeff both with their friend Kimo in the kitchen. From the look of it, a drinking game was about to get started.
"What game are you guys playing?" Taylor casually asked.
"Hey babe," Matt exclaimed. "We're not really playing any kind of game-just whoever drinks their beer the fastest has to tell a dare to the other 2 people."
"I see," Taylor said as she went to the refrigerator and grabbed a beer. "Can I play?"
The guys exchanged looks and ultimately agreed. With Taylor being a girl, they didn't think she could hold down her alcohol very well. They then grabbed Beth as the official.
"Ok, you guys...Go!" she exclaimed.
Taylor immediately pressed the beer can to her lips and started chugging. Before any of the guys realized it, she slammed her beer can on the island. "Done!" she exclaimed.
The guys were in shock as Beth pronounced Taylor the winner. "She really drank that whole can that fast?" Kimo complained. "That can't be possible."
Matt took the empty can and lightly shook and was impressed that it was indeed empty. "Wow, it is empty. That's my girl!"
As Taylor laughed and flashed her smile to the small group, Matt was beyond impressed. She knew how to be a girly girl, but at the same time, she could be one of the guys. That was the type of girl that Matt was looking for, and was now even more certain than he was before that Taylor was it. "Ok Tay...what do you want us to do?" Matt finally asked.
Taylor thought for a moment before whispering something into Beth's ear. Beth giggled, and nodded her head in agreement-making all 3 men anxious. "What do we have to do?" Jeff asked again.
"I want you guys to strip and run around the house!" Taylor chuckled.
Again, the 3 guys looked at each other in shock. "Are you sure?" Kimo asked.
"Hey, it's Matt's game! March outside-now!" Taylor giggled.
The group walked outside into the garage, and slowly stripped down to their underwear. "It's fucking cold!" Jeff exclaimed.
"This isn't fair!" Matt whined.
"Matt, like I said it's your game," Taylor said again as the guys' friend Zombie came outside with a video camera. Taylor then walked closer to Matt, and ran her finger down his chest. "Besides, if you follow through with this...you just might get rewarded later," she said seductively.
"Ok, let's get this over with!" Matt exclaimed as he got in line with Jeff and Kimo.
Taylor and Beth were laughing so hard that Beth could hardly count. "1...2...3! Go!"
All three guys took off instantly with Zombie following close behind. Taylor and Beth giggled harder as Kimo was the first to make a full lap around the house.
"Damn, it's cold!" he exclaimed as he got his clothes from Beth. Matt and Jeff then came around at the same time and they also got their clothes.
"I swear, this is going to be a great Hardy Show episode!" Zombie exclaimed as he also went back inside the house.
Another hour later, Matt looked around the room, and found Taylor hanging out with some of her friends on the couch. When she noticed him walk closer, she instantly smiled. "Hey babe! Have you warmed up?" she asked sarcastically.
"Haha, your so funny," he said jokingly. "Can I borrow you for a second?"
"Sure," Taylor said as she took Matt's extended hand. They then walked down the hall, into their own bedroom and Taylor grew curious as Matt locked the door. Before she could ask any questions, he pressed his body against hers and passionately kissed her.
"Wow!" Taylor exclaimed.
Matt smiled as he kissed her again, this time only a little softer. "I wanted some alone time with you for awhile. No friends or family around-I just wanted it to be us."
"Hmmm...I like that idea," Taylor agreed.
Matt then picked her up into his arms, and did a small belly flop on their bed. Then, something small fell out of Matt's shirt pocket and landed straight on Taylor.
"What's this?" she asked curiously.
Taylor could tell Matt was growing more nervous. "That's another reason why I wanted some alone time. I thought about giving you your Christmas present early."
"Baby, you don't have to do that."
Matt shrugged. "I know, but I want to. Go ahead and open it."
Taylor did as she was asked, and was floored by the contents inside the box. Inside was a 1/2 carat diamond ring on a white gold band with a May and September birthstone on each side. "Matty, its beautiful!"
"Tay, I love you, and these past 8 months have been the best. I love spending time with you, and you are so important to me. This promise ring is a symbol of my love for you, and a promise that one of these days soon that I will buy the engagement ring you deserve. Baby, will you wear it?"
Having tears in her eyes, Taylor couldn't form any words to speak. So, she simply nodded her head yes. "I love it. It's beautiful. I love you."
"I love you too Taylor," Matt said as they began to kiss.