Filler: Christmas in the Ruiz household

Lauren's P.O.V.:

I couldn't help but not sleep last night since it was Christmas Eve to be quite honest but I was enjoying the Electric Company annual Christmas party with Keith, Jess, Hector and Lisa. And I can admit finally Hector got Lisa under the mistletoe so Jess you now own me both a manicure and a pedicure. Okay I do mean it though but he hasn't admitted yet he likes her. Jess and I had been pressuring him to do so. Hopefully he will. Bright sunlight shone through my room as I woke up. I rubbed my eyes and looked out the window to see snow covering the outside. That could only mean one thing, it's Christmas. "Hector, Jess wake up its Christmas," I yelled across the house getting my bathrobe and slippers on. "It's Christmas," Jess moaned. "Wake up sleepyhead," Hector teased coming down. "Very funny Hector," Jess told him with a smirk. "Merry Christmas family," I said hugging them.

"It sure is Lauren. Now who wants to see what presents they got," Hector asked. "I do, I do. Me," Jess and I both said to him. We get excited when Christmas rolls around. Mom soon came down as I held my camcorder recording the holiday fun near the tree. "Okay gang, its Christmas Day and we are about to open our presents," I said to the camera recording it when a knock was heard at the door. "Hmm who could that be," I thought out loud. "If I had to guess it's Sean," Hector told me. "And guess is right," Sean said coming into the apartment.

"Hey buddy," I said to him with a smile. "Hey merry Christmas guys. I guess I came right on time for presents," he asked. "You bet," I told him. "Okay so who goes first," Sean asked. Alright I need to point out that normally Hector would go first bragging self, but I knew young siblings go first. "Lauren does," Jess and Hector pointed. "Okay then. Jess you mind recording," I asked my sister giving her the camera. I soon saw my first present right near the tree.

I picked it up and it said to Lauren from Hector. I began to open my present and soon saw some shirts that I asked for. "Hey these are the shirts I asked for," I said pulling one up. It was one of those graphic tees I wanted with a Disney theme print and I couldn't be happier. There were a few other shirts that were so me in a mint color with necklaces but as well different patterns. I soon saw another one from Hector and I opened it to find a Big Time Rush poster wrapped in the present. "Hector stop right now, are you nuts," I asked.

"Nope. I know how much you like the band, so I figured on getting you the poster, so you could place it next to your Narnia one in your room," he told me. "Thanks. I love it," I said hugging my brother. "My pleasure sis. Oh, before I forget there is one more for you from me," he said. I looked around the tree and soon found it. I unwrapped the wrapping paper and found a small box in it. I gently opened the box to reveal a lion necklace placed inside the box. "Hector," I breathed. Sean looked over my shoulder and saw the necklace. "Dude, you just took this up a notch," Sean admitted.

"Yeah, I wanted to find something that meant Lauren because she's destined for greatness as you know, and I couldn't find a necklace for Lucy's crown anywhere," he said referring to my favorite piece of Narnia jewelry. Besides the dresses. "Hector, I love it thank you," I said going over and hugging my brother. "You're welcome sis. Okay, I guess Jess is next," Hector asked. "Yep. Camera switch," I called to my sister as we switched positions and my camera of course. Jess was soon near the tree and picked up the first present. "Hmm it says to Jess from Lauren," she said reading the tag. Jess soon began to tear apart the wrapping paper and a box was inside. "Got a box," she said to us and I just laughed. We always make jokes around Christmas.

Jess's P.O.V.:

I opened the box thanks to Hector and saw a 70s theme style shirt in bright colors. "Lauren," I gasped holding the shirt up for everyone to see. "Wow, sis that's awesome," Hector admitted. "Remember that shirt you were talking about that you wanted for the Electric Company music video were shooting soon," Lauren asked. "Yes. I thought it wasn't going on sale until weeks before," I answered. "Well it was on sale for Cyber Monday and I was able to get it for you, so you can have it for the music video," Lauren told me. "Lauren this is amazing, thank you," I said hugging my sister.

"My pleasure Jess. There is something else coming for you in the mail. I wrote it on a card," Lauren told me. I found the card and a headband was on its way for me. "Laur, where are you finding great presents," Hector asked her.

Lauren's P.O.V.:

"Etsy. Mom's been helping me," I admitted. "Wow. I am impressed Lauren," Sean told me. "Thanks," I smiled. Jess soon opened the rest of her presents to find a, spa making kit which was perfume from Hector. Jess and I are very crafty as well bet you didn't know that. Hector was next and for him from me I got him something he wanted. He is a fantasy nerd like Sean and I but also loves video games, so I got him the Kingdom Hearts video game that Disney came out with for the Wii and a few other Wii games like Mario Kart. "Lauren, I can't believe this! This is awesome," he told me. "Thanks. By the way there is something else in there," I told him. He went into the box and found a copy of The Lord of the Rings in there.

"You did not," he told me. "There was a book sale going on at the library last week and I picked it up for you," I told him. "Laur, thank you. Now I have a new book to read. I really want to find out how this differs from the movies," he admitted. Hector has a preference like me to see the movies before reading the books, so I can understand where he gets at. I soon hugged my brother as he opened Jess's presents which included some shirts, new shoes and some supplies. I think he needed them for sure. A box was hidden near the tree and the three of us saw it. Including Sean. "Hey guys, did you leave that present here," I asked Hector and Jess. "No," they answered.

"That's from your father and Jayden. They told me to give you these gifts on Christmas," mom told us. "They gave you this," I asked mom. "Yes. Go and open," she told us. We opened the present to see a few gifts from dad like shirts from New Zealand and other places. But I looked to see Jayden's present for me wrapped in a tiny box. I opened it to reveal a leaf ring inside. I could not believe my brother would send me this. "Oh my gosh," I said out loud. Hector looked over and saw the ring. "Wow Lauren, that is beautiful," he told me. "Yeah. I guess this means Jayden is okay," I told my sister. "I think it is. But this is the best Christmas we could have asked for," Jess told us.

"Yeah. Hey there's something else over there. I think that's from Matt," Sean noticed. "When does Christmas become more surprising almost today," Hector asked me. I shrugged. A huge box was next to the one by where dad and Jayden's was. I crawled underneath and read the tag. "It says from Matt to all of us," I told them. Hector soon helped me with the gift getting it from the tree and bringing it over to us. I saw a little envelope placed on the present. "Looks like Matt left us a note," I told them. Hector soon took off the envelope and read the note. "He says hi Lauren, Jess and Hector. I know I'm forgetting Sean. What's up," Hector started to read and I just giggled. "I miss you guys so much here in Toronto, Ontario. Wish I could be with you guys over in Brooklyn for the holidays but not this year. I got some things here that I am sending to you guys for Christmas. After all you guys are my best friends. I just hope we can all see one another soon. It would be great to catch up again. I miss you guys and enjoy the holidays. From, your best friend Matt," Hector read to us.

"Aww, that was nice of Matt," Mom told us with a smile. "Yeah it would have been nice for him to come up and visit though but who knows maybe next year we get to see him," I thought. "Your right Lauren. Who knows," Hector agreed and so did Jess. I couldn't believe this Christmas was going awesome, and who knows it might be better next year.

(at the Palm Woods)

Logan's P.O.V.:

The guys and I received our gifts which I must admit were amazing especially the shield pendants from Narnia that Mrs. Knight gave us. She told us it was part of our destiny ready to receive these. I'm not sure what she meant by that. I looked out the window in my bedroom and smiled seeing all our friends including my own having fun. "Well Logan, I think Christmas went great," Kendall said coming into my bedroom. "Yes indeed Kendall, and I think the pendants add that nice touch," I replied. "They sure do," he smiled. "Do you think this is all part of our destiny. I feel like I know someone but haven't met her yet," I said to him.

"Yeah. I feel the same way but who knows maybe next year you'll finally meet her," he told me before walking out. "Who knows," I thought and soon walked out of my room knowing this Christmas was amazing.

There you have it! Christmas Day is done. This was so much fun. Hope to see you guys soon for the next chapter!