Chapter 11: Christmas part 1.

The cast had finished filming the last episode scheduled for before Christmas and now they were on holiday until the middle of January. Peter and Kelly were so excited about their first Christmas together and they intended it to be perfect. They had been really organised and had already been and done all their shopping. They had also taken Craig and Katie shopping with them and they all bought each others gifts along with all the ones for family and friends. Kelly and Katie had then sneaked off and bonded doing some extra shopping for the boys. They had finished decorating the house a few weeks before Christmas and had hung lights outside and a big pine tree stood tall in the corner of their living room. Peter had now been officially divorced for at least a month and his ex-wife was now also living happily with a new partner. They were now counting down the days until Christmas.

"Morning Baby." Peter said as he walked into the kitchen.

"Hey, where did you go this morning? I woke up looking for a cuddle and you were gone." Kelly smiled at him.

"Oh, I'm sorry, i just went for a walk but i just didn't want to wake you. But if you still want that cuddle I'm available now" he said as he wrapped his arms around her body and allowed her head to sink into his chest. "Everything ok?"

"Hmm? Oh yeah, it's fine i just wanted a cuddle from you." she answered.

"Okay well anytime you get that urge just you let me know" he said lightly.

"So are we seeing the kids on Christmas day?" Kelly asked him after he sat on the chair and she placed herself on his knee.

"I think they will be with their mother in the morning and then we'll get them for a late lunch and they'll stay over. Is that okay?"

"Of course!" Kelly said wondering why he felt the need to ask her that. "Sounds perfect."

"It will be. Just think this will be the first of many Christmases when i will wake up next to you and you are the first person i see and wish merry Christmas to," Peter loved the thought of this, infact he could think of nothing better.

Kelly leaned down to kiss him. She prolonged the kiss for as long as possible before pulling away again.

"Come on, We are going shopping and you are gonna help me pick out something to wear on the night out tomorrow." She said.

"Anything for you" He said kissing her again before they headed out of the kitchen.

-

It was almost time for them to leave the next night. All the cast were going out for their Christmas drinks together. Kelly was putting on the finishing touches of her make-up as Peter was getting dressed. Finishing her lipstick applying she rose up off her seat and went over to Peter to sort his tie. Peter, of course, could actually tie a tie but he much preferred it when she did it. He had no idea why though. Her long fingers fumbled his tie until they formed a perfect knot under his collar. She smiled in admiration of her own handy work.

"Thanks baby" He said running is hand through her hair.

"Hmmm, ready to go now?" she asked as he slipped on his jacket.

"Yeah i suppose so, although I'd much rather stay in and have a party of our own"

She giggled as his hands wrapped around her waist and he kissed her neck forcing her breathing to become harsher.

"No, Peter, we can't. We'll be late" she said as he made the kisses harder to resist. "Okay stop!" She shouted,

Sensing her tone he stopped.

Kelly thought for a moment before rolling her eyes in surrender "Okay go, go" She said leading his head back to her.

He regained the position his lips had on her neck as he enjoyed the sweet taste and smell of her skin.

An hour or so later Kelly was re-doing his tie in the cab as they made their way to the bar. They immediately found everyone as they entered.

"There you are!" Rachel said as they reached the table.

"Sorry guys, we uh got held up" Kelly said looking guilty.

"Awww everything ok?"

"Yea fine thanks" Peter said as he took a seat next to Rachel.

"Looks to me like things are more than just fine" Melinda mocked as she spotted the love bit that Peter had left on Kelly's neck.

Peter looked at it. He hadn't done it intentionally and he felt a little guilty but Kelly didn't really seem to mind.

"I'll go get a round of drinks" he announced changing the subject.

As he got up and went to the bar Kelly stole his seat as she engaged in conversation with Rachel and Melinda. They were discussing what they had bought various people for Christmas as the guys and Mischa told jokes. When Peter returned with the drinks he squeezed onto the couch next to Kelly announcing a toast "merry Christmas" to them all. Kelly took his hand in hers and played with his fingers as the conversations continued.

"I know!" Adam said "Lets play truth or dare."

"Hell yeah!" Rachel shouted "best game ever!"

Soon random people were getting kissed and everybody was getting embarrassed but at least they were having fun.

"Okay" Melinda said announcing her shot "Peter, Truth or dare?"

Peter thought for a moment. He knew that if he picked dare he would most likely have to kiss someone that wasn't Kelly and he really didn't want that.

"Truth" He announced upon his decision.

"Oh that's brave" Melinda cried. "Okay, okay, with who, when and where is the weirdest most passionate sex you've ever had?"

As everybody cheered in delight of Melinda's question Peter now regretted his decision. Everybody was poised and waiting for his answer.

"Are you kidding?" Peter asked quite shocked.

"Nope, I'm sorry but if you are gonna pick truth when I'm giving the question you need to be prepared to answer anything." Melinda was being dead serious.

"Fine" He said giving Kelly's hand a quick squeeze before continuing, "With Kelly, just after Italy and on her kitchen floor."

"You remember that?" Kelly asked shocked, and forgetting everyone was listening intently.

"Well yeah, granted it's mainly because you decided to take a swim naked afterwards!" He said fondly remembering it.

"Everybody was in stitches of laughter now and Kelly was quite embarrassed as her cheeks turned read, but she was laughing.

"I am so gonna get you back for that" she whispered seductively in his ear before kissing his cheek.

Peter raised his eyebrows looking intrigued.

A couple of hours later the game had ended and everybody had been embarrassed at some point. Peter was wanting to go home now however Kelly was hyper and too busy dancing away with the other girls to "I will survive" which was playing on the jukebox in the corner. When the song finished she returned to the table and sat down on his knee. She kissed him passionately not caring that people were watching them and he stroked her hair as the kisses got deeper.

"Let's go home." Peter suggested as he pulled away.

"You read my mind" she said as she grabbed his hand and they snuck out of the bar going straight home to bed, where they then enjoyed a night of slightly drunken passion.

-

The next couple of days passed quickly and before thye knew it it was Christmas morning. Kelly woke up to find a note on Peter's pillow which read "come down stairs to the living room." Kelly swung her legs off the side of the bed and then threw on her dressing gown and headed for the stairs. She was met by Peter at the bottom of them where he stood holding two glasses of bucks fizz.

"Morning beautiful." he said as he handed her one glass.

"Merry Christmas baby." she whispered back.

"OH Marry Christmas to you too sweetheart." He said as she kissed him lovingly on the lips "come with me, i have a very important present for you."

"OHHH, i love presents" she said taking his hand and allowing him to lead her to the living room, "especially when they are for me."

He took her to the corner of the room where he stopped by their Christmas tree. He picked up small present which lay on top of one of the middle branches. Kelly had never noticed that present before and wondered if it had been a new addition to the tree that morning.

"I wanna do this before the kids come round." He said nervously. He then opened the box to reveal a platinum ring with a diamond centred on the band. It took her breath away as her eyes began to fill with tears. Peter got down on one knee and took her left hand on his right before looking up into her sapphire blue eyes.

"Kelly Rowan, Will you do me the honour of becoming my wife?"

To be continued...