You Don't Have to be Alone
Chapter 7 - Christmas Day
Disclaimer: Hey guys! I do not own Summerland or anyone affiliated with them! I do, however, own all the fictional characters, the story line and the title. No stealing! I don't own NSYNC's song, You Don't Have to be Alone.
It had been two days since Genesis had talked to Bradin and it had been bugging her. It was Christmas Day, and like usual, her parents were no where in sight. She didn't even bother opening presents this year. She sighed as she waited by the window. It wasn't like her to worry over some guy. Bradin was just a guy. Why it bothered her so much was beyond her. She jumped when the phone rang. She walked over to it and answered it, curious. "Hello?"
"Genesis? This is Bradin," she heard his voice and a smile came to her lips. "Merry Christmas!"
"Y-You too," she smiled and played with a strand of hair. "I-I didn't think I was gonna hear from you. I mean, I know it's Christmas and you're probably with your family…" she continued to ramble. "But anyway…how did you get my phone number?" She frowned.
"Susannah had it in her office," Bradin chuckled lightly. "And why wouldn't you hear from me?" He laughed.
"I just thought…I thought you'd be busy and all," Genesis laughed nervously and sat down on her couch. She watched the blank TV screen and glanced around the empty room full of gifts.
"Well…I wanted to see what you were up to and if you had any plans…or anything," Bradin asked, already knowing the answer.
"Oh, you know me," Genesis giggled sarcastically. "Busy as a beaver! Cooking lots of food…opening great gifts…spending quality time with my…nanny," she sighed and looked around the living room.
"Oh, well, in that case…" Bradin started and laughed when he heard her jump back, to explain she was just kidding. "I wanted to invite you over." He cut her off so she couldn't say anything. "We're just about to start making Christmas dinner and I want you to be apart of it…we all do. And I promise Susannah won't say anything about fashion." Bradin laughed. Genesis smiled and bit her bottom lip.
"Are you sure?" She asked softly.
"Of course! My aunt thinks you're cute…I know my siblings and roommates will absolutely love you! Susannah already loves you. They all want to get to know you," Bradin smiled to himself.
"No one has ever invited me to Christmas dinner before," Genesis smiled slyly. She couldn't believe that Bradin's family wanted to have her with them.
"I want you to come. Plus, I have a little surprise for you," Bradin smiled to himself. He couldn't wait to show Genesis how much she meant to him.
"Bradin," Genesis sighed with a slight tone of happiness in her voice. "You didn't have to do anything." She smiled…even though it made her day when he told her that. Bradin could sense her happiness through the "frustration" and smiled.
"I wanted to. So…what time will you come over?" He asked her. She smiled and looked up at the clock. It was eleven in the morning.
"What time do you want me to come over?" She asked him.
"How about noon. That way, you can help make dinner and everything," Bradin said. He was so excited to be helping Genesis. He was so happy for her.
"That'd be great," she smiled.
"Okay, then I'll see you at noon?" Bradin asked her before hanging up.
"See ya then," Genesis said. She went to hang up, but then pulled the cordless phone back to her ear quickly. "Oh, and Bradin?"
"Yeah," Bradin asked, still holding his phone to his ear.
Genesis smiled a big smile. "Thanks."
A/N: Okay! So there's chapter 7!! I'll try and post Chapter 8 tomorrow sometime…this story is probably going to be shorter than my usual, but we'll wait and see! Thanks guys! Keep the feedback coming!