Stranger For Christmas

The short ride back to the house was strangely quiet. I wanted to speak, but I didn't know what to say. When we pull into the driveway, I quickly get out of the car and go into the house. When I get in, I go to the kitchen and look out the window above my sink, my hands resting on my granite counter tops. As I'm looking out the window, I start losing my self in the nature outside. How the snow on the tress carefully clings to the branches, or the way the snow is slowly starting to turn to frost on my window.

As I'm mostly paying attention to the outside world, I feel Morgan slowly wind his arms around my waist, and rest his chin on the top of my head.

''Evertything ok sweetheart? You haven't said a word since we left the bar.'' Morgan asks me. Mustering up my voice, I manage to respond.

''Yeah, everything's good.'' Turning around so I'm looking at him, he takes his arms from around my waist, and returns them to his sides

''You sure?''

''I'm positive.'' I kiss him quickly before walking into the living room. As my eyes quickly glance at the coffee table, I notice I have 1 message on my answering machine. Curious, I walk over to the machine and play the message.

''Derek Morgan is it? This is the mechanic at Jones' Car repair, and you called a couple of days ago about your car. I'm happy to say that we will be able to pick up your car tomorrow morning. Thank you for your patience.''

Well that's just fucking wonderful! I got involved with a man who will be leaving! This is what I get for falling in love, nothing.

I step away from the machine and walk towards the bedroom with tears in my eyes, I think Morgan heard the message because you can hear him mutter 'Son of a bitch.', before footsteps come up from behind me.

Before I even make it to the bedroom door, Morgan catches up with me. He grabs my srm and turns me around so I'm facing him. He looks into my eyes before pulling me into a hug. My walls finally breaking down, I start crying on his shoulder.

''I don't care what that message said, I'm not going anywhere. Sure, I'll have to go back to work and home tomorrow, but if anything I'll be here more often because I won't see you for periods of time. Baby girl, I care about you and I'm not walking away from you.'' He pulls away to wipe the tears from my eyes. He then fully let's go of me.

''Remember, I'm not going anywhere.'' He smiles slightly before kissing my cheek, and walking into his room and closing the door behind him. God, he just made it slightly more difficult! Can't do much about it though can I?

Walking into the living room, I go and sit down on the couch. Even though it's only 2:00, my eyes start drooping. Pretty soon, there shut tightly.

When my eyes open again, I realise I'm in my bed. Uhh I don't realise I fell asleep in bed. When I glance at the clock on the beside table, I see it's 4:25, but that's not all I see. I also see Morgan fast asleep beside me, with his arm laying across my stomach. Why is he sleeping next to me, with his arm across my stomach? How did I even end up in my bed?

I carefully move his arm from me so I don't wake him up, and get out of bed. I walk to my office, where I sit down on my computer. Seeing that I have some emails from Grayson my agent, Concerning my book. I answer them as quickly and efficiently as I can. Just as I finish the last email, Morgan comes to my office doorway and leans against it. I stand up from my chair and look at him.

''What's up Morgan?'' I ask, As I just manage to get by him so I can get into the hallway.

''I'm checking to see what my girl is doing, have something against it?''

''And I'd have a problem with it because?''

''Just checking.'' He catches up to me, where I'm now in the kitchen about to get a glass of water. He stands in front of me with a smirk on his face.

''And what are you smirking at Morgan?''

''Ohh just enjoying the view, a real nice view that's for sure.'' Rolling my eyes, I step away from him and walk back towards my office.

''Your a total guy, you know that Morgan?'' I call behind me, I hear no answer, just a laugh.

So, Morgan's leaving Garcia's house tomorrow and she's upset (I would be too if I had someone like him staying in my house lol). But the stores far from over folks, in fact it's just beginning :)