Minutes pasted, the fire kept burning and Keely remained in Phil's arms. She grew comfortable with the situation. It was no longer really awkward. Keely enjoyed the warmth from Phil's body. Then Phil broke the silence.

"Keely?" He said.

"Yeah?" Keely said. Her eyes were closed but she was still awake.

"You wouldn't object to an early Christmas present would you?" He asked her.

"Not at all Phil." She smiled.

"Well, for me to get it. You're gonna have to get up." He said.

"Mmkay. In a minute…I'm getting up, hold on." Even though she said that, she still stayed there.

She finally sat up. Phil got up and walked over to the tree. Keely watched him search through the presents.

"You didn't have to get me anything Phil."

"I wanted to Keels."

Finally, he picked up a small, gift wrapped box. He walked back over and sat down next to Keely.

He handed her the box.

"This is for you Keely Teslow."

She carefully unwrapped the little box. Under the wrapping was a dark blue velvet case.

She looked up at Phil then looked back down and opened the case.

Her eyes widened. Her face looked shocked.

"Phil. This must have cost a fortune." Keely's jaw dropped.

"You were worth it."

Inside the velvet box was a necklace. The main piece of the necklace…a pink diamond in the shape of a heart. And on either side of the heart was a yellow diamond in the shape of a star.

"I'll understand if you don't like it…" Phil started but Keely cut him off.

"Don't like it? Are you kidding? It's the most beautiful necklace I have ever seen. You didn't have to spend your money on me Phil. Just being friends with you is such a great gift nothing could top." Keely said

"I wanted to buy it for you. I wanted to give it to you. I wanted you to have it" Phil explained.

"Thank you. Phil. Thank you." Keely gave him a big hug.

It was still. Keely took out the necklace and gawked at it. She couldn't believe it was hers. She looked up at Phil and held up the necklace.

"Phil? Will you put it on me?" Keely felt a little weird asking him this. She has never asked a guy to put a necklace on her before.

"Sure I will."

Keely gave him the necklace and she turned around. She grasped her hair and pulled it all over one shoulder to reveal her neck. Phil slid closer to her.

He undid the clasp and reached over Keely's head. He pulled the two ends of the necklace to the back of her neck and connected the clasp.

Phil lifted Keely's hair out from under the necklace and let it fan out across her back. Keely turned back around. Phil slid his hand under the necklace and lifted it somewhat off her chest. He smiled at her.

"It looks so beautiful on you Keels." Phil said.

"A beautiful necklace for a gorgeous girl. Kind of an unfair match isn't it?" He added.

Keely smiled faintly. She looked as though she was about to cry. A tear rolled down her cheek.

"What's wrong?" Phil tilted his head as he asked her. He took his finger and wiped away the tear.

Keely just smiled at him.

"I don't know how I would survive without you." She said. She embraced him in a long hug. She took a deep breath and sighed over his shoulder. They both closed their eyes. Phil's hand glided down her spine. It gave Keely goosebumps. He slid his hand up under her shirt and massaged the smooth skin of her back. He loved to make her happy. After a minute or so he just kept his hand there. Keely was overcome with numb sensation. She was in such a daze.

When Phil felt Keely start to pull away, he slid his hand back out and let go of his grasp. He put his hands on her neck. She gazed intensively into his eyes. Her expression was blank.

Phil slid his hands up to her chin, instantly leaned forward and kissed Keely right on the lips. Keely was exceedingly shocked when she felt his lips touch hers. She was in such a daze she didn't notice anything else around her. Even so, she was surprised, she only deepened the kiss. She closed her eyes. It was the most breathtaking moment of her entire life and she loved every single minute of it. It was a deep, passionate kiss. After what seemed like forever, they parted.

Phil stared at her and Keely looked down. He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her in until their entirety of their bodies were touching. Keely took a big intake of air as he did so.

She looked up at him. Phil gave a small laugh and smiled.

"I love you Keely." He whispered. Keely stared at him and put a hand on his face.

"You have no idea how many times I have dreamt of you saying that." She replied.

"I love you Phil" She whispered. Her eyes were teary.

He pulled her closer in for another kiss.

They fell asleep on the floor of the family room. Right next to the fire.

Phil woke up first. He looked at the clock.

"7:34, everyone will be waking up soon." He said quietly to himself. Keely had made herself comfortable. Her legs were intertwined with his. Her head was on his chest and under his chin. Her arm was wrapped around his stomach.

"Keely, Keely I have to get up a sec." He whispered.

He stroked her hair to wake her up a bit.

"Hum? Okay." She mumbled. She still didn't move.

Phil untangled himself and stood up. Keely stayed asleep on the floor. Not noticing he wasn't there.

He went over and put out the fire. He came back and stood over Keely.

He picked her up and carried her upstairs. He went into the guest room and laid her down in the bed. He pulled the covers over her and kissed her one last time on the lips. He went into his room and got into his own bed. He fell asleep almost immediately.

The sun shined through the window of the guest room and right on Keely's face, waking her up. She sat up and yawned. She looked around the room for a second confused and then smiled. She got out of bed and went downstairs to find everyone at the kitchen table eating breakfast. She walked in and sat down next to Phil. She glanced in his direction and smirked. Phil smiled at her.

"Keely, would you like a pancake?" Mrs. Diffy asked.

"Please." She replied. Phil returned to his plate.

Keely lifted her plate and Mrs. Diffy slapped a fluffy pancake on it.

"Man, I can't believe we have school in two days. Think the snow will melt enough to get there?" Keely said.

"I hope not." Phil said.

But it did. Winter break was done for and it was back to school.

Phil and Keely were walking through the hallways when they saw Tia.

She stopped at the sight of their entangled arms that twisted down to their hands. Tia's face lit up.

"Oh my God! No way! Have you kissed him yet!" Tia directed her question to Keely.

"Tia!" Keely yelled.

"Finally!" Tia screamed, threw her hands in the air and ran down the hall.

Phil and Keely both laughed at the sight. Keely turned and kissed Phil on the cheek. He faced her and smiled and returned the kiss but on her lips.

Thee End

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