Chapter 6: All I Want For Christmas
A/N: Sorry about the wait; there's a longer authors note at the bottom! I hope you all enjoy this chapter :).
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I don't want a lot for Christmas
There's just one thing I need
I don't care about presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
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About two months had passed since the Disney Party at Selena's house; the boys went on tour to finish the two-year contract they signed with said company, which left Vanessa all alone. While they had been gone, she'd decided to unpack her things and decorate. Her computer, as crappy as it was, laid in the back corner of her room opposite of her brand new bed. She'd painted her walls a bright green with white molding; the wall her bed laid against decorated with a corkboard and a white board, which was now filled with pictures and memories from home and California. On her desk, next to her computer, were two pictures; one of her and Joe from the party and one that he must have taken of her and Kevin when he had kissed her forehead.
Christmas was only a couple of days away and she was currently freaking out to Dani, online, about how to go about giving one particular Jonas his present.
danibobani: just jump on him, I bet he's used to that by now.
embraceforcold: and that's exactly why I can't do that, plus it would be creepy.
danibobani: well do you even know when the next time you'll see him is?
embraceforcold: he said he's got a concert in Irvine tonight and he'll be home until New Years Eve day.
danibobani: okay well then why don't you go to the concert?
embraceforcold: one, tickets are probably sold out by now, and two, it's Christmas Eve. My parents, especially my mom, would kill me.
danibobani: one, so? just say you're his guilty pleasure and two, who cares? I bewt Selena or David would cover for you.
embraceforcold: haha funny you mention Selena. she's the one who told bucktooth about Joseph.
danibobani: ouch, that's a stab to the back eh? well hey, I gotta go, Jazz and I still need to go Christmas shopping.
danibobani is offline
Vanessa rolled her eyes, it was no surprise that neither of them had gotten any shopping done. Just as she was about to sign off, another IM window popped up.
scottydoesntno: I miss you
scottydoesntno: when are you coming home?
Her eyes went wide; why the hell was this creep IMing her? She took in a deep breath and typed up a reply and signed off.
embraceforcold: I'm not coming home Scott, this is my home.
embraceforcold is offlineVanessa got up from her desk and sorted through her clothes, trying to find something decent to wear to Christmas Eve mass, when her computer made a noise, signaling that she was invited to a video chat. Making her way back over to her desk, she read the invitation and clicked accept.
"Gutentag Ness!"
On the other end of the camera, as chipper as ever, was Joe. He was wearing his glasses and what looked like to be a pair of old and too small sweatpants; no shirt.
"Joseph why are you not wearing a shirt?"
"Why does my body tempt you? Or we're you hoping it was Kevin?"
"No and yes, speaking of, where is he?"
"Out with Nick, Frank, and Dad." He answered simply, "Distance makes the heart grow fonder."
"Well distance can go plague someone else." Vanessa huffed on the other end. It had seemed like forever since she had actually seen Kevin when in reality it had only been two months. Joe hadn't told anyone that they were talking, since he thought the minute Kevin and Vanessa got together, if they did, that Vanessa would spend all of her time with Kevin and leave him behind; so Joe took advantage of their web cams and her non existent life.
"Go check your mail." He ordered; Vanessa spotted a mysterious glint in his eye, and she wasn't exactly sure if she liked it or not.
"Fine, it better not be a prank." She got up from her seat and left her room, Joe's laughter filling her now unoccupied room with the memory. When she got down the stairs, she saw her entire family, minus her, sitting at the kitchen table eating breakfast. She quickly darted towards the mail that was conveniently placed on the kitchen table, when her mother spoke.
"When you're done with whatever up there, please make sure you come down and join your family, we have something we want to tell all you kids at the same time."
Vanessa rolled her eyes and in a few swift motions, found what Joe had sent her, or as the enveloper said, DJ Danja. She snorted and made her way back up the stairs and to her place in front of the computer grinning.
"I think Kevin would have found shoes faster than your little adventure." Joe stated, smirking.
She looked up at him and laughed, "Sorry, mom decided to intervene." Vanessa could almost see Joe's wince as she ripped open the envelope. She pulled out the contents, her grin becoming wider, if that was even possible. In the envelope were a ticket and a backstage pass to tonight's show in Irvine.
"Joe this is so amazing I could kiss you right now!"
He laughed, "Let's not go down that road again shall we? Save it all for Kevin." Joe winked, which caused her to giggle. She looked back at him, his brown eyes soft and smoldering, "Merry Christmas Ness, don't forget about the boy." And with that, he was gone.
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I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas
Is you
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"Joe this isn't funny anymore, let me in!" Vanessa whined from the other side of the stage, one of the many security guards giving her a funny look.
"Just say it and you're in."
She rolled her eyes; she faked sick for this? He would, "Joe is the hottest Jonas, and he will someday take over the world." The door opened as soon as the last syllable escaped her lips to reveal the man behind it, already ready to go onstage. His hair had gotten longer, almost like the mullet he'd said he wanted.
"Wow Joe, a little stuck in the past?" She pointed to his hair with a raised eyebrow.
"Shut up and come here." Joe had his arms open wide, ready for a hug. She laughed at his bottom lip, protruding out against the rest, and quickly filled the gap between his arms, grinning like a maniac. Vanessa inhaled deeply, the scent of axe stinging her nose slightly, but not enough to make her pull away just yet. He kissed the top of her head and spoke lowly, "Missed you Nessie."
She smiled and mumbled against his chest, "I missed you too Joe, but where's Kevin?"
Joe pulled away, pretending to be hurt, "Oh I see how it is, using me to get to him. That cuts, cuts real deep."
Vanessa rolled her eyes, "Cut the dramatics Joseph, where is he?"
"What did you get him for Christmas?" Answer that and I'll tell you."
"You're such a pain in the ass sometimes." She took in a deep breath before answering his question, "I'm giving him my heart."
Joe's eyes widened, shocked. Partly about the present, but mostly because Vanessa had finally worked up the courage to actually make a move. He reacted quickly, jetting towards her like Clark Kent and enveloping Vanessa in a suffocating hug, "Well it's about time Miss. Vanessa."
She giggled, glad that he was satisfied, when his mother's voice rang out, "Joseph Adam, you put her down right now before she gets hurt!"
Joe shot his mother a sheepish smile before setting Vanessa down gently. Denise looked from her second eldest to their new family friend, a small smile she couldn't help. She enveloped Vanessa in a small hug and led her towards the part of the backstage where you were able to see the performance while pushing Joe towards the other side of the backstage, so he was ready to go. He hugged Vanessa and kissed his mother quickly before leaving.
"Break a leg Joe." She smirked, referring to his infamous AMA's fall.
He looked over his shoulder and made a face, "Hilarious."
Once he had left, Vanessa could hear the countdown that all the fans in the stadium were counting from the screams. It had gotten to ten when Denise had turned to face her; Vanessa was picking her fingers and fidgeting in place.
"Let me guess, nervous?"
Vanessa laughed and looked up at her; my god did Kevin look extremely like his mother, "It's not even my show."
She smiled, "It's only natural."
The countdown had ended and Vanessa's breath had caught in her throat; the boys had entered their respective ways. Nick's curls had grown longer from the last time she had seen him, but not by much, while his shoulders had broadened and his arms had inflated twenty times more than was thought to be natural; he had continued sprouting. And then there was Kevin; his natural curly hair had been cut and straightened, shorter then when he and Vanessa had first met, his smile still contagious. Vanessa felt someone grab her leg, and when she looked down she found out whom.
"Frank! Long time no see my man." She bent down o his level and kissed his cheek, both of them grinning.
"Hi Nesquick! How's Catie?"
"She's good; she can't wait to see you though."
Frankie's almost toothless grin seemed to communicate his excitement.
"She would have come, but your crazy brother Joe only told me I was coming this afternoon."
He rolled his eyes, still smiling, "Only Joe would do something like that."
"Imagine that." Vanessa joked before reaching into her monstrous purse and grabbing something, "but on the way here, I remembered that a certain Jonas likes Webkinz, am I right?"
Frankie nodded his head vigorously while Vanessa pulled a reindeer Webkinz from behind her back. He snatched the stuffed animal out of her hands and held it close to his cheek, "Thanks Nesquick, you're the best!"
She laughed, "Anything for you bud."
He raised his eyebrow, questioning her statement, "Anything?"
Vanessa nodded; he had the same mysterious glint in his eye as Joe had earlier, before leaning towards her and whispering in her ear, "Kiss Kevin for his Christmas present?"
She couldn't help but laugh; little did Frankie know how ironic his statement was. Vanessa nodded at him before rising up to her normal height, "I'll try my best."
Frankie grinned up at her before turning his attention back to the concert, Vanessa following suit, looking on with admiration. The final chords of Goodnight and Goodbye had seized; the boys grabbing their respective guitars, while Joe made his way to the edge of the stage and sat down; Nick and Kevin ten steps behind. He looked over at his brothers and nodded, and they started playing a tune Vanessa and the crowd knew very well.
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I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
(And I) don't care about presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
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Something felt different tonight for twenty one year old Kevin Jonas. The entire time he had been on stage, he had racked his brain for what exactly could possibly be different. It wasn't the lighting, the guitars, his clothes, and heck it wasn't even his underwear; like how Joe had a lucky brand. As Kevin continued the chorus, he looked up towards where his parents and Frankie were, and found the difference; it was Vanessa. He could feel his face light up with joy; something he couldn't help around her and that could possibly start some rumors. Her grin matched Kevin's; he winked at Vanessa and played the final notes of the song while Joe finished the words and decrescendo-ed out.
"If I couldn't see those eyes."
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Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
You baby
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Kevin came at her with full fore and open arms; and people thought Nick was the strongest. He swung her around the room, Vanessa's laugh ringing throughout, while his family watched on knowingly.
"Kevin sweetie, you've got to put her down sometime." His mother joked, but he still took her advice, much to both his and Vanessa's disappointment. Kevin set her down gently before kissing her forehead and giving her one of his infamous bear hugs.
"I missed you so much Ness." He breathed in her warm vanilla scent, one he had grown to yearn for over the past two months, while she breathed in the remnants of his intoxicating Old Spice cologne.
"I know, Kev, I missed you too."
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I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
I won't make a list and send it
To the north pole for Saint Nick
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It was midnight by the time the bus had reached the empty Jonas home. Each boy had brought in their respective bags, Vanessa helping despite the boys' protests. Once all of the bags were brought in, they all went their separate ways, Vanessa and Kevin heading to 'their spot' on the beach. By the time they had reached their destination, the wind had picked up slightly, causing Vanessa to shiver on her way with Kevin to the now cold sand. He signaled her to wait as he ran back to his car and pulled out an old sweatshirt and gave it to Vanessa to wear; she smiled in thanks as he wrapped his arm around her shoulders, leading her the rest of the way.
Kevin laid out one of the many blankets that stayed locked in the trunk of his car and sat down first, patting the space in between his legs for her to sit. She smiled and plopped down in said spot, snuggling up to him for warmth when she heard his faint ring tone. Kevin took out his phone and read the text message, grinning.
"It's midnight." He informed her, Vanessa's grin now matching his, "So you want your present?"
She nodded her head vigorously and quickly turned around in her place so that she was facing him, still grinning while he pulled a small, black box out of his back pocket, complete with a white bow around it.
"Kevin Jonas if this is what I think it is I'm going to kill you." But it wasn't; it was something much better. She took it out of the box, the grin on her face extending past the boundaries her face would permit. Hanging on a nice, silver chain was a guitar pick, more specifically, Kevin's guitar pick.
"It was the one I used the day I met you and I decided it was special, since you're here with me now."
Vanessa smiled softly at him, touched by his words and took a deep breath. Undoubtedly, this wasn't exactly the type of present he was imagining receiving, but it was now or never. She shook off Kevin's worried stare and instead focused on getting the words out correctly.
"So my present isn't a material item, its kind of something you can't really find anywhere else." Vanessa looked down quickly, finding a new fascination with her nails before looking up into Kevin's bright, still worried eyes. Her confidence grew the longer she eyes locked with him; it was all or nothing now, "Just promise me you'll hear me out and wont laugh."
"I promise." Kevin replied, his eyes still locked with hers, "Now what is it?"
Vanessa closed her eyes, "My heart." She felt Kevin shift slightly after she uttered those two words, that could either make or break them, and continued on, her eyes now open, "I know it sounds weird or corny or unusual but it's how I feel; I don't really know how to describe it seeing as I've never really felt this way before."
She had gotten up from her place in front of him and had started pacing back and forth, not necessarily paying attention to her surroundings, "Again, sorry that this sounds weird and creepy on so many levels and I'll understand if you don't feel the same way, actually I'll just make it easier for you and just leave now." She had barley made it five steps away from their spot in the sand when she felt his fingers lace with hers. Kevin pulled her towards him, brushing her dirty blonde bangs and loose strands out of her face before speaking.
"You told me not to interrupt you." He smiled at her, giving her a slight amount of hope, "It's not exactly the Christmas present I was suspecting."
Vanessa looked down, the spark of hope that he had lit about five seconds before, gone. Kevin then took both of her hands, intertwining them with his; he locked eyes with her big brown ones, "But it's so much better than what I could have ever wished for."
Vanessa's grin matched the one that was forming on his face, his eyes shining brighter than ever. He pulled her even closer to himself, leaned down and closed the gap between himself and Vanessa, planting a soft peck on her vanilla flavored lips, just what he'd always imagined them to taste like. Kevin was soon reeled in again, Vanessa's lips pressed firmly against his, showing no sign of wanting this moment to ever end.
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I won't even stay awake to
Hear those magic reindeer click
'cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
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A/N: So sorry about the long wait, but look what happened! Anyways, finals are coming up and I'm going to camp in a couple of weeks for a month with no internet access or anything, but I'll try my best to update before then! Love you all and if you love me then please leave me some reviews, they make me smile :).