AN-Welcome back to the Christmas Party!
Let's see what happens next, shall we?
Charlie stood there, debating whether or not to after Katie. Suddenly, there was an arm tugging on his sleeve, and he looked to discover it was Maddie.
''Hey Maddie, uh I kinda need to-''
''No you don't. Come with me please.'' she said.
He really didn't have much choice, Maddie would have dragged him if he refused. With one final look in the direction Katie went, he let Maddie lead him away.
Katie stood in her hiding place and watched Maddie take Charlie away. She followed, curious as to what Maddie was doing. Maddie led him into Phillip's study. She closed the door, but not all the way. Katie stood by the open crack, listening.
''Charlie, Katie is my best friend. I love her like a sister, in fact she is my sister.'' Maddie began, and Katie felt touched by her words.
''Ok, so what does that have to do with me?' Charlie asked, clearly confused.
''I want to know how you feel about her. Do you like her, or are you leading her on? Are you just being nice because she's Adam sister? I want details Charlie.'' Maddie demanded.
Charlie sighed, and, even though she couldn't see him, Katie knew that he had to be running a hand through his hair right now.
''Fine, you want the truth? She's...incredible. It's so hard to describe, I mean I like her. How can I not like her, she's beautiful, so beautiful. She doesn't see it, but she is. She's smart, and witty, and she always keeps me on my toes. She's so much fun to be around, and ever since we kissed not a second has gone by that I haven't wished to kiss her again. I may not be in love with her right now, but I'm pretty damn close.''
Silent tears streamed down Katie's face as Charlie spoke. She was so extremely touched. He thought she was beautiful, smart, witty. Katie closed her eyes as the memory of their kiss washed over her.
''Wow. I knew you felt something but...wow.'' Maddie said.
''Uh, yea.''
Katie heard Charlie's embarrassed reply and grinned. He was so cute.
''Don't tell Katie, please?'' he asked suddenly, and Katie felt her heart drop. He didn't want her to know how he felt, why? Did he not want to be with her?
''Why, don't you wanna be with her?'' Maddie demanded.
''Yes. I just want to be the one to tell her all those things.'' Charlie said, quietly.
Katie smiled as she heard this. She couldn't be happier.
''Fine, I won't tell Katie. I will go look for her however, and make sure she's ok.'' Maddie said.
Katie quickly sprinted away from the door so they couldn't find her.
Maddie found her sitting down in the garden outside.
''Kinda cold, don'tcha think?'' she asked, sitting down next to her.
''I love the cold.'' Katie replied. ''So, New Years is coming up pretty soon. You guys headed to New York, again?''
''Always. Mom and Dad love it there. I swear, once I graduate high school, they're gonna move there.'' Maddie said.
''Well, since you'll be gone, why not do it now?'' Katie asked.
When the girls were five years old, Katie had started the tradition that they make each other's New Years Resolutions.
''Ok, so what's mine, Kat?'' Maddie asked.
''You have to tell Dean Portman how you really feel about him.'' Katie replied.
Maddie gasped. ''Are you crazy?!'' she demanded.
Katie shook her head. ''I'm tired of you complaining all the time that he'll never notice you. Make him notice you Mads, you're not exactly shy.''
Maddie grinned. ''Ok, maybe you're right, maybe I should. Ok, My turn.''
''Tell me, Mads, what shall mine be this year?'' Katie asked.
''You have to stop being so scared to take chances. Including, admitting your feelings for Charlie.'' Maddie said.
''Fine, I'll work on mine, and you can work on yours tonight. Go inside and talk to Portman.'' Katie said.
Maddie glared, but considered her options. ''As long as you talk to Charlie tonight.''
Katie nodded. "I will.''
While the girls talked outside, Guy took Connie aside from the rest of the Ducks.
''What's up Guy?'' Connie asked.
''I wanted to give you your present now.'' Guy said. He held out a black, velvet box.
Connie gasped and took it from him. She opened it to revel a beautiful necklace, with a golden 'C' pendent.
''Oh Guy, it's amazing. Thank you so much.''
She kissed him, passionatly on the lips.
''I love you.'' she whispered as they broke apart.
''I love you too.'' Guy said.
''Can you put it on me?'' she asked.
He nodded and she handed him the necklace. He fastened it quickly and she turned to look at him.
''I have your present too, Guy.'' she said. "Wait here.''
She hurried up to Katie's room, where she had hidden the semi-large box earlier that day, She hurried back downstairs to her boyfriend.
''Merry Christmas.'' she said, holding it out to him.
He opened the box to revel a brand new helmet, with his name engraved on the side.
''Flip it over.'' Connie instructed. He did, and he found on the inside of the helmet, there was a small engraving.
Merry Christmas, Guy
Looking forward to many more together
With love, Connie
''Cons, this is incredible. You're incredible.'' Guy whispered.
They kissed again, and once they broke apart, he embraced her tightly.
''We will have many more together, won't we Guy?'' she asked, softly.
Guy chuckled and whispered into her ear. ''For the rest of our lives sweetheart.''
Meanwhile, Adam and Julie found their own spot away from the team. In his room. The two teens lay kissing passionately on his bed.
''I love you so much Jules.'' Adam murmured, as he began to kiss her neck.
''I love you Adam.'' Julie whispered.
They kissed again, Adam running his tongue over her lips, begging for entrance, his hand creeping up her shirt.
''Adam, wait.'' Julie said.
''Sorry, sorry I know.'' Adam said, quickly getting off her.
The two of them had had the famous sex talk weeks prior, Julie told him she wasn't ready.
She sat up next to him, putting a hand on his shoulder.
''I'm sorry Adam.'' she whispered.
''Don't be. Julie, I don't want to pressure you.'' he said.
''Adam, I stopped you, because I wanted to make sure you had protection.'' she said.
Adam looked at her shocked. ''What?''
''I've been thinking about things, us, lately. I love you, with all my heart. I mean, when Scooter broke up with me, I was crushed. Then you came along and you made everything better.'' she paused, biting her lip softy. ''I want you to be my first.''
Adam grinned softly, and leaned his forehead against hers. ''Is this my Christmas present?'' he asked.
Julie giggled. ''I guess you've been a very good boy.''
Adam kissed her passionately and Julie moaned. She broke away and grinned at him.
''Adam. Go lock the door.''
Maddie searched everywhere for Dean. She passed by Connie and Guy in full make out mode. She rolled her eyes and went into the den. She found Dean, Fulton, Russ and Averman playing video games.
''Hey boys.'' she called.
Averman looked up from the screen long enough to throw a smile her way.
''Hey Mads, what brings you over here?'' Russ asked, as Maddie took a seat next to him on the couch.
She shrugged. ''Boredom.''
They watched as Fulton and Averman raced to the finish line.
''Maybe you should play a round? Then you won't be bored.'' Dean offered, as he took a spot on the couch right next to her!
Maddie felt her heart beating faster and she tried to calm down.
''Nah, video games aren't my thing.'' she said, trying desperately to get that goofy grin off her face.
''Trust me, Mads, you play once, and you're hooked for life.'' Fulton told her.
''Well, remind to avoid those controllers at all costs. I don't need another addiction.''
To her surprise, Dean laughed. She tried to stop the triumphant grin from spreading on her face.
Maybe it wouldn't be so hard after all.
Charlie popped his head inside the room. ''Hey Mads, have you seen Kat?'' he asked.
''Last time I checked she was out in the garden. Why?'' she asked.
Charlie shook his head. ''No reason.'' He popped back out and Maddie grinned.
Now it was Katie's turn.
Katie sighed as she watched the snow fall. It was a beautiful sight.
''Aren't you cold?'' his voice rang out.
Katie looked up, her cheeks flushed, her eyes sparkling, and Charlie was enamered with her beauty.
''No, I love the cold, actually.'' she said. "And I love the snow.''
Charlie nodded, taking the seat next to her.
''I'm shocked. You're not running away or running for cover. Have you gotten over your fear of me?'' he joked.
''You know at first, I wondered why you liked me. I mean, I'm not beautiful, I'm not sexy. I'm just plain old me, the tomboy. I thought avoiding you would be avoiding the heartbreak that was sure to happen.'' she said.
''Kat-''
She held up a hand, stopping him.
''Then I followed you and Maddie and heard every word you said about me. I was touched.'' she whispered.
Charlie looked down, embarrassed that she had caught him. She hooked her thumb under his chin and lifted his head.
''Charlie, I have no idea what the future holds for us. All I know is that right now, at this very moment, as the snow falls all around us, I want nothing more then to be kissing you.''
Charlie smiled. "Then kiss me, sweetheart.''
She leaned forward, capturing his lips in a passionate kiss. She cupped his cheeks and he undid her rubber band, threading a hand through her now lose and silky hair. When oxygen became necessary, they broke apart, breathing heavily.
''What does this mean, Kat?'' he asked, softly.
Katie stood up and walked a few feet. She turned to face him.
''It means that right now, and for however long a time after, I'm yours.'' she said,
Charlie smiled, standing up and walking over to her. He embraced her, kissing her forehead softly. Katie looked up, locking gazes with him.
''Merry Christmas, Kat.'' he said, bending his head down and kissing her again.
AN-Hmm, what will happen next? Well, you gotta stay tuned to find out.