I'm sooooo sorry for the long wait. Thank you to everyone who has reviewed and kept checking and reading.

School's finally over and my writers block is starting to fade. I will hopefully be updating once a week. I changed the way I formatted the story for easier reading.

Hope you guys like this, and give me input and suggestions. Thank you! =]

I was in charge of getting the boys out of the apartment with everything and bringing them to the airport. However we had our own mini Christmas before they left. I got to the apartment early to give the guys my gifts.

When I arrived to the apartment it was quiet, like really quiet so I figured they were all still asleep. I let myself in with the spare key that Cam got me because I was cleaning for them while they did press and rehearsals. I walked in on the boys watching TV, it was the view. I quietly laughed to myself.

"Look who's here" Mikey yelled out

"Hey Kerri" they all almost said it unison

"Sorry for just coming in. I thought you were all asleep"

"Yeah, well we were but we had to get up so we could get out last minute things together" Nathan said pointing to the bags on the ground.

This really killed me that they were leaving. I knew it was inevitable, but still they were like my brothers now, and I was really going to miss them. "Well I hope there's enough room for these" I said as I held out the bags I was holding.

They all seemed surprised that I got them stuff, but they were like brothers to me now, and I had to, that's just how I am. I was just hoping they would like it. Zach's present was the first gift I had next to me. I gave it to him and was a little worried because he is kinda tough to buy for. He opened up the bag and took out his gift; it was one of my favorite books, and one I knew he didn't read yet, Tuesday's with Morrie and a chipotle gift card.

"I love it, thank you!"

"Anytime, I think you'll like it".

Mikey was next, ok so picking him out a gift that wasn't rude or sarcastic was tough, I mean that was what our friendship was pretty much about right? He was tough to buy for also, he was the more girl crazy one, so I decided to have some fun with this. I got him a shirt that said "Babe magnet", a book on how to get girls and a Wiz Khalifa Shirt. I was worried how he would react, Cam told me he would like it but still.

He took the book out first and laughed, then took out the Babe magnet shirt and the Wiz shirt. "Thanks Kerr"

I was relieved, "You were the toughest to buy for you know that?" he smiled.

Last was Nathan, because Cam and his family were spending Christmas with me, which petrified me by the way since they were coming tomorrow, but getting back to right now. I got Nathan a shirt too; some flaming hot Cheetos and Cheetos chap stick. He liked them all, especially the chap stick.

"Kerri, you got us all gifts that are amazing, thanks"

"No prob Nate"

They all took turns hugging me and then went to get their stuff. They all came out with their suitcases and gift bags. I was a little confused until Zach said, "You weren't the only one that bought stuff"

I smiled, "Guys, you didn't have too"

"We know, but you're like a sister to us now Ker, heck you deal with me all the time" Mikey said laughing.

Zach handed me his gift first, I opened it and was shocked. It was my favorite movie and book it was based on. 10 things I hate about you and the taming of the shrew.

"Zach, Thank you!" he smiled at me,

"I'm really glad you like it, I remember you complaining how people always over analyze Shakespeare because you get it so quick so I got that version"

"This is perfect".

Nathan was next and handed me the bag. It was filled with my favorite things that I don't have often, like caramel popcorn, a giant bag of cotton candy and my favorite cotton candy body spray. "Thank you"

"Lizzie helped me pick out the body spray because you girls talk about it and Cam has talked about it once?" I laughed and Cameron blushed.

"Tell Lizzie I sent her a gift in the mail, so it should be coming". I sent her an edible arrangement because she said she always wanted to get one covered in chocolate and I got her this melon body spray because she loved it.

Mikey handed me his bag and I braced myself because the bag was huge. I looked in and I swore my face could not have smiled any bigger; it was a nerf gun that was bigger than Cams.

"You're going to need to defend yourself against him" I laughed.

"This is perfect"

I then felt something else in the bag, it was a shirt. I had a feeling Cam or one of the guys helped him because of course he got me a shirt and I got him one. I opened it up and laughed. It said, "Swaggggggggg" with a picture of grillz.

"Thank you". He smiled.

I looked up at the clock and we had to go to the airport so they could make their flight. I was so sad for them to leave and they looked just as bummed to be leaving. The drive to the airport was quiet, and really short.

"You ok Ker?" I turned to look at Zach, I nodded.

I wasn't going to tell them that I was going most likely going to cry when they left. We arrived at McArthur and we dropped them off. I got out helping them unload their stuff from the back of my car and we hugged good bye. They all told me that they would keep in touch and to have a Merry Christmas with Cam, but part of me wished that they would stay here to.

I hugged them all goodbye, and they went into the airport so they wouldn't be late. Cam jumped into my car and he looked as if he was just as upset.

"Ker, you ok?"

I nodded "fine"

I started to drive away and I felt the tears coming. I did however try my best to hold them back and Cameron could tell. We got to my house with no talking but the radio. It wasn't an awkward silence, as much as the silence of us not knowing what to say to the other, and being too upset to talk.

We arrived at my house, and as much as I was upset I knew Cam was equally bummed. I walked over and hugged him.

"Babe, are you ok?" he shook his head,

"Not really". I looked up at him and he could see the tears forming.

"I'm sorry, I know it's hard" he smiled and stared at me,

"At least you didn't leave"

"Of course not". I kissed him and he held me there for a minute.

He smiled, "my family's coming tomorrow"

I sighed and walked away, he just killed the happy feeling I had. "Thanks babe"

He smirked, "welcome".

I prepared myself for his family come, but I was still nervous to meet his dad and sister. He told me that there was nothing to worry about, and they were excited to meet me, but that wasn't really the point, ya know?

Christmas was 4 days away, and with Cam's family coming tomorrow there were a lot of preparations that needed to be made. They were however staying at a hotel in the city because they have always wanted to spend Christmas time in NYC. I asked Cameron about himself, but he replied, "I have spent more time in the city in the last four months, I'm more than happy staying here with you"

My heart legitimately melted at that sentence. The rest of the afternoon consisted of trying not to get caught kissing by my mother.

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I was now being awakened by someone trying to squish into bed with me. I looked at my clock and it was 11:25. "Oh, crap"

"Oh crap is right" I heard him laughing

"Are they here? Oh my god I overslept"

He was still laughing as he shook his head, "their flight got delayed, they come in at 2 and we are meeting them at the hotel in the city"

"Ok thank goodness, I'm lying down for a half hour"

"I figured, so scoot over, and before you say your mom is gonna freak. She is already up and I asked her if I could because then it would be easier to wake you up. She agreed and that is why the door is opened."

I turned around and he laid next to me, our faces barely touching. "Go back to sleep, I'll wake you up" he whispered to me as he kissed my nose.

"Ok" and next thing I knew it was 12:30 and Cameron was carrying me out of bed.

I stopped protesting as Cameron carried me downstairs. "Ker, we are going to get them". My head automatically reacted.

"Put me down. I'm going to change" He put me down and I bolted up stairs and hopped into the shower. He knew I was going to take a shower and if their flight came in at 2 we had enough time to get there. I swear I have never taken a faster shower. I through on a sweater dress with some leggings and sneakers. I know sneakers don't go, but I just don't wear boots.

"You look beautiful" he smiled as he saw me come down the stairs. He was talking to my mom.

"You do look pretty sweetie. They'll love you, go and have fun" My mom was smiling

Cameron had rented a car for the short amount of time he was here because he felt bad for making me drive him everywhere, which I would have been more than happy to do. We arrived at JFK and I was shaking. "Babe, you'll be fine. I love you, they'll love you." He grabbed my hand and I started to relax a little.

"They are just getting their luggage now" he read from his phone. Oh god I was going to be sick.

All of a sudden I saw Cameron's entire face light up. I saw where he was looking, and it was his dad and sister walking out of the terminal. He grabbed my hand as we went to meet them.

"Cam we missed you" his sister said as she hugged him. He then hugged his dad.

"I've missed you both two. This is Kerri" I felt myself shaking, but I was hoping it was just my imagination.

"Nice to meet you, we've heard about you" I smiled

"Nice to meet you too" I said as I shook his dad's hand.

"I'm Anna nice to meet you, and I'm a hugger" she pulled me in for a hug.

Ok so this wasn't terribly bad just yet. Cameron helped grab their stuff and we jumped into the rental car. They were staying at the W in Times Square, so we had to take them to check in. We parked in the parking garage and helped them in. It was nice here; I wouldn't mind spending a night here let me tell you. We let them unpack and Cam and I went walking around Times Square. Both of us have spent time here so we kinda knew what we were doing.

Cameron decided he wanted to go to M & M world. We walked in and I was stunned. This place was absolutely huge, and anything you can imagine M & M was here. Cameron got an M & M's in a bag and I bought a package of M & M socks. They were cute! As we were leaving Cam's dad called him and told him that they were settled in and to meet them at Friday's down the street.

Cam and I walked hand in hand down the city street. It was nice, and his dad and sister seemed really really nice, so it put me more at ease. "You guys went to M&M's world?" Anna asked. "Yeah, we wanted to give you guys some time, and I wanted some chocolate" "are you sure you're not a girl little bro?" Anna said as she messed with his hair. I couldn't not laugh.

"Ignore them Kerri, they do this all the time" his dad bent down and whispered to me.

I laughed, "I don't mind".

We sat down and ordered our meals. The conversation was nice, and it became natural, I worked myself up for nothing. I know Cameron told me not to freak out but it's easier said than done. We finally finished and we all walked around the city for a little bit. I looked at my phone and it was getting late, it was already 8, and we still had to drive home. I poked Cam in the side and showed him my phone, he knew what that meant.

"Well Dad and Anna, we have to go home, but you're coming to Kerri's in two days for Christmas right?" they both nodded, "Of course, Kerri thank your mom for inviting us." "Of course, " "Call me Geoff" I hated when adults told me to call them by their name; it was always weird for me. "Thank you Geoff". He smiled at me, "you guys can spend the night here if you would like, and then we'll have Christmas Eve morning breakfast" I smiled, but I wasn't completely sure how my mom would take it.

"Let me call my mom, if it's ok with Cam" his entire face was lit up, "I don't know if she'll let you" "I'll take a train home if not, it's fine" "I hate to cut in here but I will be in the same room" His dad suggested.

"That may help, excuse me for a second." I called my mom and I was pretty sure I knew how this was going to go. I think everyone knew how this would go.

"Hi mommy dearest"

"What do you want now?"

"Geoff, Cam's dad invited us to stay in the city for the night because they have room for us, and well he would be there so we wouldn't be alone and it's late for us to drive home."

That sounded good right? I mean I was hoping she would at least like the effort I put into that answer.

"Actually I'm glad he offered, it is late and the drive is long. Be safe and have fun. See all of you for dinner tomorrow!"

'Click' and the phone went silent. My mom just agreed to this? She's never even met the man yet. I know, I know I'm in college I should be able to do whatever, but my mom cam be rather protective. I walked out of the bathroom to everyone catching up in the kitchen part of the suite. Cam heard the door close and he looked up at me. "She said yes". Confusion quickly showed on his face, but then his entire face lit up into the smile I loved.

"Whoa, that's crazy. There's a couch bed we can pull out" I looked at him puzzled

His dad must've seen my look, "I trust you two. I raised my son right and I know nothing will happen" I smiled.

"Of course not sir. I'm going to run around the corner to the Disney store, I'll be right back" they all looked at me confused. "I have nothing to wear" I laughed as I said this because it was kind of embarrassing to admit.

"Kerri, don't be silly. You're like my size, I'm sure I have something you can wear, and Cameron may have something to" Anna winked at both of us and I followed her into her room in the suite. For some reason I felt like this was going to be extremely awkward.

"I'm not going to bite your head off. Cameron told me to be nice" I laughed awkwardly and but I liked how blunt she was. "My little brother really likes you. I can tell, I mean he's never really had a girlfriend, but I've seen him with other girls, and he never acted like this"

I smiled, "Well I really like your brother"

"Do you love him?" I was stunned by the question

"Yeah, I do" she smiled

"Good, he loves you too you know?" I nodded and smiled. "I like you two together, and I'm glad he found a nice girl like you"

"Thanks, I think it's the other way, I'm lucky I found him.", as she was talking to me as she was going through her luggage. She pulled out plaid pajama pants and threw them to me. "I don't need a shirt"

She stared at me, I was wearing a sweater dress, but it could work as a shirt and hell it would be warm enough. "Ok, but if you change your mind let me know!" "Will do!"

Anna and I walked out of her room and I saw Cam in his pajamas setting up the pull out couch bed. He must've heard the door open because he looked over and smiled at us. We both smiled back.

"I'm just setting up the bed for us" I smiled "Thanks Hun"

"Ahw, she used Hun. That's it you two are adorable" Cameron looked at his sister in confusion

"You approve now?" he sounded almost shocked

"Yes. I never didn't approve, but you're my baby brother, I gotta look out for you, you know?"

I laughed and he smiled, "I know, thanks sis" he walked over and hugged her.

"Well I'm gonna head to bed. Night Cam, night Kerri"

"The flight was long; I'm going to go to bed too. My room is right here so I don't want to hear anything you two" his dad said winking at us, which caused us both to laugh.

"Goodnight" we said in unison which caused all of us to laugh.

Anna and Geoff went into their room and it was just Cameron and I in the room. We were silent but it wasn't the awkward silent. We were just smiling at each other, it was nice. I got into the bed and Cam followed. "You know I'm going to miss this right?" he said as he put his arms out offering me to lie on his chest.

"I'm going to miss this too" I knew what he was talking about, and it was only now 9 days before he left.

"Well, I'm here until we leave. I get to spend New Year's Eve with you" I nodded, he continued "I'm bummed you can't come, but we'll back mid-February, I think before Valentine's Day"

I looked up at him and his eyes were sad, but hopeful, "You think we'll be together then?" he looked confused.

"I think we'll be together for many Valentine's days, and many more after that"

"Good. I want to too" he bent down and kissed me. "Let's go to sleep"

He nodded and with that I feel asleep with my heads on Cam's chest listening to his breathing slowly even out, which meant he was asleep. I was going to enjoy this time we had before he left, and maybe I'm being a little over emotional with the fact that he's leaving for a month ½ about, but I know that we're both strong enough for this, and its practice for when he goes on longer tours.