Disclaimer: I don't own any of the people......or the show.......or anything. :( But, hey....the FFC does......and they can yah know, give them to me! Merry Christmas, Bee....we are giving you Higher Ground.....and Hayden....now THAT would make me verrrrrrryyyyyyyy happy! The song Christmas Time is owned by Hanson................................................ok,..................wellllllllllllllllllllllll...............here it is:
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Christmas @ Horizon
Part 4
"Maybe Christmas," he thought "Doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas...perhaps....means a little bit more!"
-The Grinch in Dr. Seuss' animated feature, "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"-
Here's the last paragraph....in case u forgot...(yeah right)
CHRISTMAS EVE
The presents were all wrapped and under the tree. Peter said everyone could exchange one gift tonight. Shelby grabbed Scott's present and walked over to him. He was sitting alone by the fire. She handed it to him.
"What's this?" he asked.
"Well...It's wrapped up..it has a bow on it......I'm no genius...but I'd say it's a present." She said sarcastically. He chuckled.
"I know what it is....but why now?"
"Because I feel like it. Got a problem with that?"
"No." he said and started to open it.................................................................................
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He got all the wrapping paper off the small box and looked at Shelby before he lifted the top off the box. He peered down inside the box, and out jumped an elephant, no bigger than his thumb. It hit the floor and grew 2000 times in size till it towered over all of them. Shelby cackled as Scott screamed and ran as the elephant chased him all over the lodge, knocking over the Christmas tree. Soon everyone was running, except a laughing Shelby. They weren't fast enough. The elephant trampled them, then shrunk to it's original size again and walked over to Shelby. She kissed it's head and put it back in the box, thinking about her next victim............................................................................................
KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry, I couldn't resist. People were like "I hope it's not something stupid....." and stuff like that. I dunno. LOL. Did I scare you? I have been needing to get the silliness out of my system all day. LOL. Sorry. AHEM...so....here's the real story.....I SWEAR IT IS!!! I'm being serious now!:
He got all the wrapping paper off of the small box and looked at Shelby before he lifted the top off. He peered down inside, and finally lifted a bracelet out. It was an assortment of a single strand of yellow, green, blue, red, and white beads on a brown leather string. He just looked at it puzzled.
"It's.......real nice, Shel....." he said looking at it strangely.
"Now just wait a minute before you think I'm crazy....I gave that to you for a reason...."
"Did you buy it?" he asked. "When we were in town?"
"No...I, uh...made it. When I was little. Like 8 or something."
"So....why'd you keep it all these years?"
Everything is different
But nothing has changed
Are we going in circles?
It's Christmas again
"Well.......that's the thing......." she said starting to fidget. "See.....I made it.....and I promised myself I would give it......." she faded out
"Yeah........" he urged her to continue.
"I promised myself I would give it to the first guy I ever loved." She said VERY quickly and shut her eyes tight, afraid of his reaction. When he didn't say anything she opened one eye and looked at him. He had a slight smile on his face. She opened her other eye and shrugged.
"Oh.....Shelby..." he said and tucked blonde hair behind her ear. She rolled her eyes characteristically.
"Oh, Scott." She mocked sarcastically.
"Oh God........" Daisy chorused back and rolled her eyes. "All the....niceness...it's killing me!" She had been eavesdropping with Ezra from across the room. He smirked at her.
Can't you hear the sleigh bells tonight
All our voices unite
And look up in the heavens
See the stars shining bright
"I mean......you don't have to wear it or anything......" she said looking down at it. It was still resting in his hand. "I know it's.....probably the ugliest thing you've ever looked at in your life."
"No! No, Shelby, don't say that. I love it. Just because of what it symbolizes.....and.....I love you too." He said. She smiled and watched him as he slid it onto his wrist.
"Thank you." Was all that she could say. She looked down at it on his wrist and smiled. Then she said quietly "I have to show you something." He nodded his head. She put her leg over his on the couch and lifted up the leg of her jeans to her knee and rolled her sock down. On her ankle was the matching bracelet. "I have the other one." She said simply. He smiled and kissed her. "Merry Christmas, Scott."
"Merry Christmas, Shel." And he kissed her again.
Everybody needs a little lovin
Around Christmas time
Somehow you gotta know you're gonna be alright
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"Just sit down." Auggie commanded Juliet across the room from Scott and Shelby. She did it. "Look, Jules.....I had no idea what to get you for Christmas.....so......can I ask you something?" She nodded and smiled. "Have you ever had your portrait painted?"
Do you really remember how it used to be?
Sitting under the Christmas tree
In your heart you'll find the season
"No." she said and shook her head slightly.
"Juliet, can.....can I paint your picture?" he asked her. Her face lit up with a bright smile.
"I would be honored, Auggie." She said.
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Ezra handed Daisy a rectangle package wrapped in silver paper. She took it.
"What's this?" she asked.
"A present." He laughed.
"For me?" she asked him
"For you. So open it already." She rolled her eyes, and started to unwrap it.
We've been blessed by the children
Black yellow and white
They believe in the things
We try to deny
"This better not be any more of that smiley sunshine crap because if I get one more ounce of it I am going t- -" she stopped when she looked down at the gift she held in her hands. It was a china doll that looked like Dorothy from The Wizard Of Oz. Her breath caught in her throat. She just looked at it for a minute.
"A doll? For me?" she stammered.
"Looks that way." He said. "I mean....you did tell me once that The Wizard Of Oz was your favorite movie, didn't you? And Dorothy was your favorite......"
"Yeah...Yeah I said that...but.....Ez...you remembered?" he shrugged at what she had just said. She smiled and looked down at the doll. "I wanted to be just like her when I was young. Now look at me......I'm wicked witch instead." She laughed.
So throw down your weapons
But continue the fight
And let's love one another
On this holy night
"No you're not." Ezra said. "I think if you were Dorothy, Judy Garland would be proud and taking notes." Daisy laughed.
"Thank you, Ezra." She hugged him.
"Merry Christmas, Dais."
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After Shelby cuddled with Scott a little longer, she got her present for David who was sitting alone by the window watching the snow fall. She and David had never gotten along, but no one should be alone on Christmas. She sat down next to him and handed him the gift.
Everybody needs a little lovin
Around Christmas time
Somehow you gotta know you're gonna be alright
"Peace offering." She said. He looked at her. He tore it open.
"Oh, wow, a soccer ball. Thanks Shel." He said and smiled happily.
"You're welcome David. Just.....don't let this go to your head." She got up to go back to Scott. She started walking away, but changed her mind. She turned around. He was looking out the window again. "Hey David!" she called. He looked at her. "Why don't you come and hang out with Scott and me for a little while? Three's company....."
"I thought it was two's company...three's a crowd."
"There's always an exception to the rule." She smirked as he got up and followed her to the couch. Scott smiled when they sat down.
Do you really remember how it used to be?
Sitting under the Christmas tree
In your heart you'll find the season
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"Well, Soph...." Peter said standing close to the door, scanning the room. No one was alone....and everyone looked happy. That was definitely a first. He put an arm around her waist. "Looks like we did it. We brought Christmas to Horizon."
Oh, reach down inside your heart
And see all the love
Oh, in your heart you'll find the reason
"Well, Mountain man....what's next? Easter?" she asked
"Think we can pull it off?" he asked. She nodded. He smiled and kissed the top of her head. "Well, Christmas Eve isn't over yet...."
"What do you mean?" she asked and looked up at him
"Well, what's Christmas Eve without Santa Claus filling stockings and leaving toys...excuse me....stuff.....for these kids?"
"Oh, Peter...you know good and well we didn't buy anything for them......." she said.
"No....we didn't. But........I might have...done a little- -"
"Peter!" she said stepping back and looking at him
"Okay ALOT of shopping." He admitted.
Everybody needs a little lovin
Around Christmas time
Somehow you gotta know you're gonna be alright
"Well it is Christmas, after all."
"Good, so when they go to bed we can get the stuff and come in here- -"
"Excuse me, WE?"
"Okay....I can come in here and set it all up." He admitted.
Do you really remember how it used to be?
Sitting under the Christmas tree
In your heart you'll find the season
"That's better." She said "You really love these kids, don't you?"
"More than anything...."
"Hey!" she said and slapped him on the arm.
"But none of them could even come CLOSE to your...glowing radiance that- -"
"Ok, shut up, Peter." She laughed. "Merry Christmas you big idiot."
"Merry Christmas."
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Okay..........so.........THE END. Sorry about that prank I pulled at the beginning. It was soooo tempting. I'll post my short story if I get 10 reviews. Even if it's just making fun of my stupid elephant idea...which was....I admit......freakish. Happy Holidays!!!