The last chapter of the Fanfic I'm afraid, I wanted to focus it more on the arrivals of the characters coming back from their Christmas Holidays abroad, I know in the film Love Actually I wasn't quite sure when they arrived back but in this chapter I've done as them arriving back on Boxing Day. It might lead to a few little mistakes in this chapter, but hope it doesn't spoil it.
Love at Christmas
Chapter 9 - Love is all around Part 1
As Boxing Day drew to a joyful close across the world, events focused on Heathrow Airport and as holidaymakers returned home to their loved ones, boyfriends, girlfriends, sisters, mothers, fathers and children ; Alex was excitedly anticipating Gene's return from Dublin, after a family gathering at Robert's luxury apartment , she couldn't hardly believe exactly how much she honestly missed him over the last four days despite the fact that he wasn't distsntly far away from her. This Christmas she believed it made her dream come true, becoming the PM's girlfriend, the last few days did feel somewhat a little frustrating as Gene had been away and hidden away from the numerous journalists, constantly she had to dodge them as they continued to hassle her about her blossoming relationship with the PM. Alex pretty much knew she wasn't comfortable with her private life becoming invaded by fabricated stories, she surprised everyone by suggesting she ought to give them an eligible earful if they wouldn't go away but luckily Evan advised against this.
Chris anxiously waited for Ray's return from Belgium, unsurprisingly to him Ray stretched his planned holiday by an extra three days as he'd told Chris via Skype that he sought after spending more considerable time with Amber before he left, Typical Ray prefers to end an holiday romance on a high note , furtively he'd felt let down not to have not spent Christmas Day with his best friend, however all wasn't particularly lost as Shaz spotted her boyfriend's disappointed gesture and then believed she ought to cheer him up, as it was Christmas nevertheless, she thoughtfully offered a Christmas Day dinner at her parents semi-detached house in Highbury. Mrs Granger was very privileged to meet him as her daughter introduced him with the panoramic kitchen. As they walked hand in hand together past every downstairs room within the Granger's family household, Chris was amazed to see that Shaz's father was a huge football fan, his Arsenal 1980's Replics Home Red and White Shirt was framed on the living room wall and as he looked around he also spotted an 80 page book full of players past and present autographs.
Shaz eagerly wrapped her arms around him from behind and snuggled against him, she smiled happily as she saw Chris reading through the autograph book. "Dad's a huge Arsenal fan, been to every game since he was 12, he never misses a match on the television either, everytime I come home for Christmas he's always watching Soccer Am or Classic matches on ESPN."
"Oh, I bet not tell him that I'm a Manchester City supporter then" Chris blushed, worrying and assuming that there would certainly be an FIFA 11 Manchester City v Arsenal match on the cards after dinner.
"Bet not tell me what then young man" Mr Granger asked, walking in, towering in height over him. Chris jumped nervously, looking quite hesitant on answering, "No need to worry lad, I was just joking around with you" He gave an encouraging smile before walking towards the dining room " Manchester City my bloody arse" he contentedly chuckled , as he embarked on setting the oval shaped table up for the Christmas Dinner, with after dinner food treats and party crackers.
Today, Chris felt happy that he'd gotten on superbly with Shaz's parents.
"Christopher Skelton what do you look like" Ray laughed as arranged, approaching his younger friend after exiting the arrivals gates.
"A young Tom Cruise" Chris wasn't certain.
"Don't be daft and don't be taking the fucking piss, a Christmas present from Shaz I presume, you look a fashion disaster waiting to happen mate" Ray in his own sometimes respectful yet poor regular words, suggested. "Christmas dinner go well for you with Shaz and her family?,partying and watching Doctor Who and Eastenders"
"Oh Yeah, went swimmingly well Ray than I expected, her father's a dedicated Gunners fan, he has all the Arsenal merchandise everywhere within his house, autographs, signed Home and Away Replica shirts and signed footballs" Chris filled his friend in on what he missed out on.
"Blimey you never got the piss taken out of you for supporting City, I know Londoners always prefer United as the better squad and also that they believe United have better players, Rooney, Berbatov and Ferdinand" Ray looked fascinated on finding more out, he persuaded him to continue talking as he done so, Ray keenly glanced over his right shoulder, keeping a watchful eye on the next few people coming through the arrivals gate.
"A few times actually, mentioned him and his friends down at the local pub have comical football chants for the Manchester City players" Chris said, he soon noticed Ray hadn't been paying attention. Both friends looked closer and saw Amber waving to them as she appeared, she was dressed in blue jeans, black boots and wrapped up warmly within a duffel coat.
"Chris this is Amber" Ray re-introduced them again.
"Nice to finally meet you in person, Ray tells me you spent Christmas at your girlfriend's parents house" Amber smiles affectionately at him, she can tell instantly that he's still pretty much very shy when chatting to women.
"Aren't you going to say anything or are you awe a bit starstruck, I forgotten to mention Amber's an actress, she's starred in numerous European films over the last decade" Ray prompted his friend to speak out distinctly , the more longer the silence grwthe more he couldn't help wondering whether Chris was a little jealous that he was dating an upcoming actress or perhaps he'd lost the will to speak quite accurately.
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Geoff tensely hung around to wait for Derek, whilst waiting Stephen Merchant approached him, before eventually standing alongside him "Hello mate I see you're waiting for your worshipped music artist"
"Yes I am, Hello Stephen by the way no Ricky with you this evening, can I ask why are you waiting here?" Geoff frowned glancing up at Stephen, Bloody Nora, he's absolutely massive, here's me thinking I was the tallest man in the UK bar Peter Crouch.
"Waiting for Karl, his return flight got cancelled in Buenos Aires, persuaded him that I'll meet him at Heathrow" Stephen answered. "Think he's a little pissed off that we out of the blue confirmed a second series of An Idiot Abroad."
"Oh I love that show, bought the DVD cos I missed it on Sky 1, Ricky's certainly right about him being a round headed bafoon" Geoff amusingly joked.
"Ah here's Karl, Karl over here" Stephen frantically gestured a hand to make sure he spotted pretty quickly.
"Steve what are you doing?" Karl frowned suspiciously as he stopped in front of them, putting his suitcase down, he glanced at his taller friend, who was trying to encourage him to shake Geoff's hand "so who's your new friend?, don't tell me he's Ricky's temporary replacement for when he's swanning off to Hollywood to make another film"
"No actually I'd like you to meet Geoff Bevan, Derek Litton's music manager, Derek has just scored the Christmas Number one in the UK with a cover version of Stay Another Day" Stephen corrected him. Karl stared baffingly towards him, he hadn't a clue who the man was as he hadn't actually heard of him before.
"Oh I can't stand that song, for some reason it makes me feel cheesed off listening to it, when my girlfriend Suzanne heard it being played in a nightclub at Christmas one year she ended up dragging me on the dancefloor and asked if we could slow dance to it, of course I couldn't say no so I said yes" Karl sighed, feeling noticeably chilly as he stood next to both men.
"Judging by your personality and characteristic I thought you might have been Steve's conjoined twin, morphed from the Iron Age" Karl speculated on what he really thought of the man he'd just been introduced to, Geoff glared at Stephen trying desperately not to laugh at his friend's theory. "Its like they've put you both in a science lab, taking DNA samples from you both and transported yours Geoff back in time, to the 1970s, hence the gay tash" Stephen burst out into laughter, as he couldn't hold it in anymore.
"Karl sees certain matters differently Geoff, me and Ricky always believe he was an descendant from monkeys, the obvious reason why he logically thinks, seeing everything in another way " Stephen smiled, a widened grin imprinted permanently across his lips. "Come on Karl, Suzanne's still wanting you to fix the washing machine for her" Stephen walked Karl towards the main entrance of the popular airport, as Geoff chuckled whilst watching them bickering and squabbling, a bronzed tanned Derek poked him in the shoulder from behind, Geoff turned around promptly.
"Derek" He opened his arms out to him.
"How's Christmas been for you?" Derek courteously asked, as he was accompanied by an attractive woman.
"A bit hit and miss really Derek, not much to inform you about" Geoff daringly shrugged his shoulders. "Are you going to introudce me to your girlfriend?"
"Ah, yes Geoff I would love you to meet the lovely and witty Rachael" Derek looked quite smitten with her as he saw her and his manager shaking hands, Geoff nodded considerately.
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Alex nervously crossed her fingers together, wordlessly praying Gene would walk through the arrivals gate any minute, the press scarcely joined her, preparing and geared up to snap the latest ongoing loved up pictures of the Prime Minister and his loving girlfriend at the airport.
"Here is he" One of the photographers shouted, pointing him out amongst a crowd a returned holidaymakers who were walking ahead of him. Watching on Alex simply couldn't wait anymore , her nerves getting the better of her as he ducked under the red barrage tape and jumped into his welcoming arms, kissing with what felt like hundreds of soft kisses. Picture snaps began glimmering and sparkling around them, in Gene's mind he honestly believed, they were going to be front headline news in the Daily Mirror and The Telegraph Newspapers.
"I missed you Gene, Christmas wasn't the same without you" She whispered by his ear.
"Thanks for the...erm...welcome Alex, I have a confession I'm thinking about admitting, its about how much I missed you too, want to make it up to you, dinner at Downing Street" Gene promised her a wonderful night she would never forget in a lifetime.
End of Chapter
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Next chapter is based entirely on Gene and Alex's evening together at Downing Street, it'll feature some smut.