Chapter Twenty Nine

A couple of days later...

Alicia woke up to the smell of pine trees and cinnamon gingerbread men cookies. She smiled to herself in delight, and opened her eyes, wrapping her blanket around her. It was Christmas Eve, and she couldn't wait for tomorrow when she could finally open her gifts, and go to the Winter Ball. She would be able to spend time with her best friends, and enjoy the day. But her heart sank, when she realized that she hadn't gotten one thing yet. Actually, not a thing. A person. Specifically, Terrence.

"Leesh! Wake up!" Ginny whispered, shaking Alicia's arm.

Alicia sat up on her bed, and smiled at Ginny. "Good morning, Ginny and Happy Christmas Eve."

"Happy Christmas Eve, Alicia," Ginny said, hugging Alicia. "Now let's go! Because you overslept, now none of us can't open one of our presents!"

Alicia made a face, but nonetheless hurried and washed her face.

"Finally!" Blaise said, dramatically, as Alicia walked into the den.

Alicia shoved Blaise's head playfully, whilst greeting everyone with a "Happy Christmas Eve."

The room was decorated beautifully. The large pine tree had ornaments- red, green, silver, gold, you name it-, and an angelic star on top of it. Their were gold Christmas lights wrapped around the Christmas tree. A mistletoe was hanging under the corner of the room. There were Christmas lights strung around windows, and around the ceilings.

Terrence stared at Alicia, sighing with a hint of disappointment. Today, she was wearing a candy cane striped shirt and jeans. Her hair was in a messy bun, and her skin was flawless, without any makeup. Oh, how he wished she was his now. He felt like an outcast compared to his mates, who were cuddling with their girlfriends.

"Who's present should I open first?" Angelina asked, looking around. Her eyes landed on a certain boy.

"Open mine tomorrow," Adrian whispered in her ear, gently kissing her cheek.

Angelina shivered in delight, and nodded.

"Sorry guys, but I'm going to pick... Mione!" Angelina said.

Hermione grinned and handed her a golden box. Angelina curiously opened the box, and gasped. Inside were moving pictures of the girls and boys having good times during their vacation.

"Thank you, Mione! I love it!" Angelina said, hugging Hermione tightly.

"You're welcome," Hermione said.

Everyone opened one present that day, delighted with their presents.

"'ll make hot chocolate," Hermione said, standing up. "Does anyone want to help?"

"I do," Draco said, smirking.

"No, you'll only disturb me," Hermione pointed out, with a victorious smile.

Draco pouted, but reluctantly agreed.

"Katie, can you help me please?" Hermione asked.

"Sure, Mione," Katie said, tugging her arm away from Marcus. "I'll be back before you know it," she whispered to Marcus before kissing him on the lips.

Marcus sighed, and said, "Fine, but I'll be waiting."


"Gin, how are we going to get Leesh and Terr together? You know how stubborn they are," Angelina said, once the two girls were safely inside.

"You know that mistletoe we put under the corner of the den? Maybe we could 'accidentally' push both of them to the corner," Ginny said, biting her lower lip.

"Maybe... do you want to try it?" Angelina asked, her a swirl of mischief was in her eyes.

"I'm in for it. But we have to do it quickly, because I can't stand a minute without Blaise," Ginny said, twirling her straight flaming red hair.

Angelina raised an eyebrow, a smile tugging on the corner of her lips.

"What? I can't help it. You know Blaise. He is too adorable!" Ginny said. "Oh wait, that sounded like I was talking about a five year old..."

"Just forget it Gin. Come on, we have to get Alicia and Terrence together," Angelina said, pulling Ginny out of their room.

"Hey Terr. So... who are you?" Ginny asked, fidgeting with her hands.

"Uh... great. What's up with you Gin? What are you up to?" Terrence asked, raising an eyebrow, indicating that he knew something was going on.

"I-I'm great! And for your information, I am not up to anything," Ginny said, keeping a straight face. "Hey could I show you something?" Before, Terrence could answer, Ginny dragged Terrence to the corner of the room, carefully not going under the mistletoe. The last thing she wanted to do was kiss Terrence. I mean, he was practically a brother to her! "Isn't that mistletoe so beautiful?"

"Yeah..." Terrence trailed off, confusion written all over his face.

"Anyway, I best get going. Good day!" Ginny said, running before Terrence could say anything.

Uh... that was strange. Ginny never acts like that, Terrence thought, scratching the back of his neck.

"Hey Leesh, I've got to show you something!" Angelina said getting to the point. Without an answer from Alicia, Angelina quickly dragged Alicia to the corner of the room, next to Terrence and before she left said, "Good day!"

"That was strange, wasn't it?" Alicia asked, Terrence unaware of the mistletoe under her and Terrence. "She wanted to show me something, but I don't see anything."

Terrence nodded, taking in Alicia's appearance. Her wavy brown hair was pulled up into a messy bun. Her dark brown eyes twinkled with joy. Her skin was flawless, and her red lips were slightly parted open in confusion. Her eyelashes were long and beautiful. And her scent... was the smell of her usual strawberries and lavender. He wanted so badly to just hold her, and smell her soothing scent.

"Have you noticed that there is a mistletoe, right under us?" Alicia asked, a blush evident in her cheeks.

Terrence looked up, and he silently thanked Ginny and Angelina, knowing that they were up to this. He would have to thank them later. "No of course not."

Alicia smiled, shyly, but nonetheless leaned forward and captured Terrence's lips into her. Terrence tensed slightly, but relaxed and snaked his arms around Alicia's waist. Alicia smiled into their kiss and rested her hands on his chest, loving the feeling of his strong muscles that were hidden by his shirt.

After they parted away, Terrence whispered, "You don't know how long I've been waiting for this." He stared into Alicia's eyes waiting for a reaction.

"Actually, you don't know how much I have been waiting for you to kiss me," Alicia said, once again locking her lips on Terrence's again.

"Do this somewhere else!" Adrian called, as he layed his head on Angelina's thigh, and played with her hands.

"Shut up, Adriana!" Alicia teased, making Adrian's name sound feminine.

Adrian shot out of Angelina's thing and muttered, "I'll be back Angel," before he started chasing Alicia all over Midnight Alps.

"Oh and Angel! Gin! Thank you!" Terrence said, smirking.

"No problem," Angelina and Ginny said, smirking right back.


Author's Note: This is the second chapter before I finish this story! Please review guys! It would make my day if you review. How about 5 reviews? Please guys! Thanks and love you guys! :)