They had just moved into this new town a few days ago and were invited to the Christmas party from their new neighbors and were going tonight. After all it was Christmas eve.
They arrived at the house, rang the door and a woman opened the door and greeted them. John noticed that the woman looked familiar, he swore that he had seen this woman in a picture frame over the mantle at the house when he first met Alba.
"Welcome I am Claire" the woman said as she shook my hand. Claire was Alba's mother's name or maybe it's just a coincidence he thought. "Hi Claire I'm Jill and this is my son John" his mother said as she shook Claire's hand . "Nice to meet you" Claire replied smiling as John gave a shy smile.
As we went inside the house we saw a large beautiful decorated christmas tree and huge fire place with a roaring fire. He noticed there were alot of people already there. "This is a nice house" John said. "Thank you" Claire said as she ruffled his hair and responded "I have a daughter around your age.""Is her name Alba" He asked? Before Claire could answer John heard a voice behind her. "John?" A girl said with a quiet voice. "Alba oh my God it's you!" he responded as they ran up and gave each other a great big hug.
"Is this your friendJohn?" Claire asked. "Yes" Alba replied. "Can we go to my room and talk ?" "Sure" her mother told her.
They went into Alba's room. You like my paintings ? She asked. Yeah John said. You are a amazing artist. I can't believe that we finally me in person and with our clothes on. Yeah John said blushing.
Meanwhile Jill and Claire were having a chat downstairs. So that was the boy who Alba couldn't stop talking about. Yeah Jill said. If you don't mind me asking where is John's father. Jill looked down sadly. He died in a car crash John was a year old jill said sadly.
I'm so sorry Claire said. It's okay Jill said . You know I had John when I was seventeen. Really ? Claire said suprised. Yeah we were really close after prom I was pregnant and unlike most teen fathers. John wanted to be their for our son and we got married.
Was your husband a time traveler ? Claire's asked.
No Jill responded. Well Alba's was that is how we met. What was your husband's name ? Henry Claire said. He died last year . Claire was depressed but once she met John she has never been happier.
Funny John was always quiet but once he met Alba he was more talkative guess they helped each other.
Yeah Claire said.
Back in Alba's room John and Alba were talking.
She told him about her dad being a time traveler and how he died. John gave her a hug. John told her about his dad dying and how his mom found out.
You look really pretty in that dress . John told her.
Thanks Alba said. My mom gave it to me for the party. It was a green and red dress with long sleeves and reached her knees. It had a Christmas tree on the front and a Christmas lights design on the skirt.
I have missed you Alba John said. Me too she said putting her head on his shoulder. I couldn't stop thinking about you ever since we met.
I don't know how to tell you this Alba he said as she looked at him. But I think I am in love with you. I know were only eight but fell in love with you ever since we first met.
Alba suddenly gave him a kiss on the cheek.
I love you too Alba said. Look she pointed up at the ceiling and John noticed something green and red. We are under the mistletoe she told him smiling giving him a big kiss on the lips.
Suddenly John felt a familiar feeling next thing he knew he was in the middle of a park naked. There were lots of trees everywhere and beautiful flowers . He felt his feet getting hot and realized he was standing on hit ash fault. He quickly ran into a Bush as a few older girls on bikes saw him naked and giggled as they rode by.
Back at home Claire and Jill went to check on Alba and John but only noticed John's button shirt and Jeans along with Alba's dress on the floor. Wonder where they traveled ? Claire asked.
Who knows Jill replied.
Back at the park John was still hiding in the bushes naked. He wished Alba was here it would be less embarrassing if she was here too. Suddenly he felt a towel go over his head. It's okay a voice said. I'm not going to hurt you. He removed the towel and gave it to John.
John quickly wrapped it around his waist.
He noticed that the guy who gave him the towel was older like a teenager wearing a swimsuit and he looked alot like him.
Wait a minute are you me ? John asked . Yes I am the older John said smiling I am 14 years old come on let me introduce to the others he said dragging younger John towards some picnic tables where a birthday party was a sign said happy birthday Alba. He noticed a older looking Alba's running in a sprinkler tubes for kids . She was wearing a blue one piece swimsuit. A older man came over to young John .
Hey John the man said I'm Henry. Henry but Alba said you died John said suprised.
Well that hasn't happened to me yet he told John.
We are pretty close Older John said. He is like a father to us. Well you have been like a son too me. Henry told him. You have been good to Alba.
Yeah older Alba said as she walked over. She gave older John a kiss.
We are dating ? Younger John asked .
Yeah since you were 8 suprisingly. Henry told him Promise me that you will take care of her and love her Henry told young John.
I promise John said. Good but I am gonna need that towel Older Alba said and she yanked the towel from John causing him to fall.
The next thing he knew he was looking at the ceiling. Your back he heard Alba say. He turned around and saw Alba slipping a large t shirt on over her nude body.
How long have I been gone ? he asked "
A few hours she said.
We missed the party yeah but don't worry Alba said . Mom left us some Christmas cookies.
Claire them came in the room. Your back she said.
Where is Mom " John asked . She went home I told her that when you came back that you could spend the night and have Christmas with us tomorrow
Really John ? asked happily. Of course after all since you have known Alba awhile and that you care for her . You are basically family . Claire told him. John was about to hug her but realized he was still naked.
Here she said handing him a large tee shirt. John grabbed the t shirt and his underwear and put it on. The shirt reached down to his knees.
Alba's shirt covered her waist and a little bit of her thighs. I met henry he said. You did ? Claire said with a smile on her face. I also meet older me and older Alba. He then looked at Alba you were Even more pretty he said.
Thank you she said blushing and gave him a kiss on the lips again. You can stay with me if you like. Sure John said and climbed into bed with her. After Claire Brushed Alba's hair. They both lied in bed. Where did you go after you traveled? He asked Alba I appeared at a haunted house at a event she said . I hid under a table. I then noticed you and tried to follow. I grabbed ghost sheet to cover myself and followed you. Before I could reach you . I saw you disappear .
That's when my mom found out he said.
I didn't realize you were there to.
Well now you know she said. Merry Christmas Alba , Merry Christmas John they both said and they kissed . They then fell asleep in each other's arms.