Christmas is here! Yeah, I know it's July, but you get my point :P The songs I used are Silent Night, Carol Of The Bells, All I Want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey, Ding Dong Merrily On High, Baby It's Cold Outside by the Glee Cast and What's This? From The Nightmare Before Christmas. Enjoy!
Alma heard a soft voice on her way to the choir room. Slowly, she looked inside. The teacher smiled. Elizabeth was singing while everyone decorated the Christmas tree.
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Sam sang next, putting the Christmas decorations in the tree with a smile.
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Everyone sang together, smiling broadly. Alma entered the room and helped them with the decorations.
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
James sang the next lines.
Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Kevin sang while he and David put garlands all over the choir room.
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah!
Once again, everyone sang together, including Alma.
Christ, the Savior is born
Christ, the Savior is born
While everyone put the presents under the tree, Lucy sang.
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Spencer sang the next lines, as everyone put the final decorations.
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Then, they sang together, looking at the newly decorated room, smiling.
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Alma looked at her students.
"It looks like Christmas has arrived!" she said. Everybody smiled "Sit down, guys"
The kids sat in the chairs and looked at Alma.
"As you know" she said "It's a Christmas tradition of the Glee Club to help out homeless children by caroling around school to raise money"
"And we also know that it doesn't end up well for us" Steven said.
"Yeah, getting slushied in Christmas is kinda depressing…" Lucy said, and everyone nodded.
"Come on, guys!" Alma exclaimed, sitting with them "It's Christmas! Those kids need our help!"
"We never said we wouldn't do it" Steven said.
Alma smiled at her kids, and they smiled back. She stood up.
"Okay, guys, get ready!"
Alma nodded at them, and the kids started to sing.
Hark how the bells,
sweet silver bells,
all seem to say,
throw cares away
Christmas is here,
bringing good cheer,
to young and old,
meek and the bold.
The students looked at them from their desks, bored. Some of them even yawned.
Ding dong ding dong
that is their song
with joyful ring
all caroling.
The kids kept singing, and Alma smiled at them.
One seems to hear
words of good cheer
from everywhere
filling the air.
Oh how they pound,
raising the sound,
o'er hill and dale,
telling their tale.
William stepped inside the classroom to hear them sing, smiling.
Gaily they ring
while people sing
songs of good cheer,
Christmas is here.
Despite the students' disinterest, the Glee Club kids kept singing, with smiles on their faces.
Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas,
Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas.
"Okay, thank you so much!" the teacher said, interrupting them.
The kids of the Glee Club looked at Alma and William, and they shrugged.
"Thank you, Mr. Barks" Alma said, and she and her students left the classroom, followed by William.
The kids looked sad and disappointed. Alma looked at her father.
"Hey, cheer up, kids!" William said.
"We knew it was going to end up like this anyway" Barbra said.
"Well, at least they didn't throw you a shoe, like the first time the Glee Club went caroling around the school" the principal said.
"But we didn't raise any money!" Elizabeth said "We visited almost every classroom, and no one gave us anything!"
William and Alma exchanged looks, and they both searched for something in their pockets. They took out their wallets.
"Now you have something" William said, putting a couple bills inside the hat Lucy was holding, and Alma did the same.
The kids smiled, and thanked them. William winked at them.
"And you still have to visit the teacher's lounge" he said.
"What are you talking about? You can't hate Christmas!" Anna exclaimed.
"Yeah, it's the most wonderful day of the year!" Hannah exclaimed.
"I just don't like it" Sam said, shrugging.
"Then why are you here?" Lucy asked.
"I have to buy Lizzie's present" Sam said, smiling at Elizabeth.
"I already told you, you don't need to buy me anything!" Elizabeth said, holding her hand.
"But I want to!"
The girls were in the mall, buying the Christmas presents. They entered a store, talking and laughing. Sam walked among the shelves, looking at diverse articles. Elizabeth hugged her from behind.
"You can't be next to me while I buy your present!" Sam exclaimed "It has to be a surprise!"
Elizabeth smiled. She took Sam's hand, looking at her in the eyes. Without a word, she started to sing.
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
From the other side of the shelf, Lucy sang the next lines, smiling.
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
Barbra sang next, walking towards them.
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
The twins appeared next to them, singing.
Make my wish come true
Elizabeth smiled at her friends, and she looked at Sam, singing.
All I want for Christmas is you
The girls left the store, singing together. Everybody turned to look at them.
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
Don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
They jumped around the mall, smiling broadly while they sang. The rest of the costumers looked at them, smiling and clapping.
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
They jumped on the escalators, singing.
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...
Anna sang next, as they entered another store.
Oh, I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
Sam took Elizabeth's hand and took her under the mistletoe, singing.
I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
Sam kissed Elizabeth on the cheek, and she giggled. Barbra walked past them, singing.
I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
Hannah paid the cashier and left the store, carrying a bag and singing with a smile.
I won't even stay awake
To hear those magic reindeer click
Lucy left the store the last, and joined her friends while she sang.
'Cuz I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
They sang together again, attracting tons of glances.
What more can I do, oh, baby
all I want for Christmas is you
Anna put a scarf around Hannah's neck, singing.
All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
Hannah smiled at her and sang the next line.
And the sound of children's laughter fills the air
Barbra sat next to Lucy in a bench, singing her part.
And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Lucy sang next, smiling at Barbra.
Santa won't you bring me
The one I really need?
Sam and Elizabeth ran in front of them, holding hands and singing together.
Won't you please bring my baby to me?
All the girls stood together to sing together again.
I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just wanna see my baby
Standing right outside my door
People were gathered around them to hear them sing.
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
They sang the last lines, smiling broadly.
All I want for Christmas is you, baby
All I want for Christmas is you, baby
All I want for Christmas is you, baby
All I want for Christmas is you, baby
When they finished, people started to clap. The girls laughed and bowed.
Sam and Elizabeth were returning from the mall. Elizabeth was driving, and Sam was looking out of the window.
"Why do you hate Christmas?" Elizabeth asked.
"You know why" Sam said. "I told you when we were kids"
"No, you didn't. You always avoided the topic, remember?"
Sam sighed and looked at her girlfriend, but she didn't say anything.
"Come on, Sam, tell me!" Elizabeth said.
"Okay." Sam sighed again "When I met you, my mom and I started to spend Christmas with you family, remember?"
"Of course"
"Well, before I met you, I spent it alone with my mom. We never had a lot of money, so it wasn't very glamorous. But my mom did her best"
Sam went silent for a little while, and Elizabeth waited until she continued to talk.
"When I was four years old, I wrote a letter to Santa. I said that I didn't want any presents, the only thing I wanted was my dad to come back home" Sam looked at her knees and kept talking "I showed the letter to my mom, and when she read it, she started crying"
Elizabeth stopped the car in front of Sam's house, but she didn't say anything. She kept listening to her story.
"She sat in front of me, took my hands and told me that what I asked Santa was impossible. Then I understood" Sam looked at Elizabeth "My father wouldn't come back. And he never will."
Elizabeth took Sam's hand, and she smiled weakly.
"Since that day, I hate Christmas. It reminds me that my family is broken. When we started to spend Christmas together, I didn't hate it that much. I even started to like it." Sam squeezed Elizabeth's hand "But when I moved away from you, I started to hate it again. Because in addition to reminding me that my father wouldn't come back, it reminded me that you weren't by my side anymore"
The girls didn't say anything. Sam kept looking at her knees, and Elizabeth was biting her lip, processing the information she had just received. Finally, she leaned forward to kiss Sam.
"Well, I'm here now" she said "And we're spending Christmas together again, so maybe you won't hate it that much"
Sam smiled and kissed her again.
"Maybe"
Tina opened the door. David was standing there, smiling.
"David, hi!" Tina said "Come inside"
The boy stepped inside the house, and Tina closed the door. A little boy ran towards David and hugged him. David laughed and kneeled in front of him.
"Hey, Lucas!" he said, ruffling his hair.
"David, David, Christmas's here!" the little boy said, smiling.
"I know!" David exclaimed "How cool is that?"
"Lucy, David's here!" Tina shouted.
Immediately, Lucy ran down the stairs. David stood up when he saw her, smiling. They hugged.
"David! What are you doing here?" Lucy said.
"I came to give you my presents" the boy said.
"You didn't have to give me any presents!"
"Of course I did"
David took out a little box from his pocket and gave it to Lucy. She took it carefully with both hands, like it was a treasure. Then, David handed a small bag to Lucas who took it, excited. Finally, he handed another little box to Tina.
"This one is from both my parents and I" he said "It's for you and Uncle Mike"
"Oh, thank you!" Tina said, hugging the boy "I have your presents too, wait here"
Tina disappeared upstairs. David saw Lucas trying to open the bag, and snatched it from his hands.
"Hey!" he exclaimed "You can't open it until midnight!"
"Oh, come on!" Lucas said.
"Nope. I'm giving it to Lucy so you won't open it" David said.
Lucy laughed and took Lucas' present. The little boy pouted and David ruffled his hair again, laughing.
The kids started to sing, smiling broadly. Everyone inside the teacher's lounge had their eyes fixed on them.
Ding Dong, merrily on high
The Christmas bells are ringing
Ding Dong joyously reply
The Angels all are singing
Gloria, Gloria
Hosanna in excelsis
Alma smiled at her kids.
Ding Dong carol all the bells
Ring out the Christmas story
Ding Dong sound the good noells
God's Son has come in glory
Gloria, Gloria
Hosanna in excelsis
William looked at Sue, who was sitting next to him.
"I'm surprised you didn't try to steal Christmas this year" he said.
"I have more interesting things to do" Sue said "But you better take care on Valentine's Day"
William rolled his eyes, and kept listening to the kids.
Ding Dong, merrily on high
The Christmas bells are ringing
Ding Dong joyously reply
The Angels all are singing
Gloria, Gloria
Hosanna in excelsis
The kids finished with a smile. Everyone clapped, and they bowed, smiling.
Elizabeth stepped into the kitchen. Kurt and Blaine were there, cooking dinner. When she was about to speak, Kurt started to sing, looking at Blaine.
I really can't stay
Blaine sang too, smiling at his husband.
But baby it's cold outside
Kurt winked at him and sang.
I've got to go away
Blaine walked towards him, singing.
But baby it's cold outside
Elizabeth rolled her eyes, as Kurt sang the next line.
This evening has been
They kept ignoring her, and Blaine sang his part.
Been hoping that you'd drop in
Kurt shot a flirty look at Blaine as he sang.
So very nice
Blaine took his hands, singing.
I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
Before Kurt could sing the next line, Elizabeth interrupted them.
"Are you going to sing that song every freaking Christmas?" she asked, laughing.
"They have been singing it all day" Finn said, entering the kitchen and opening the fridge.
"It's a tradition" Blaine said, and Kurt nodded.
"Finn, get out of the fridge and help me with the salad" Kurt ordered.
Before Finn could answer, the bell rang. Elizabeth went to open the door.
"Oh, hi" she said.
Rachel and Adam stepped inside, carrying a lot of bags. Adam's nose was red from the cold.
"I'm freezing!" he said, putting the bags on top of the table.
"Baby, it's cold outside" Kurt and Blaine sang from the kitchen, and everyone laughed.
"What did you buy?" Elizabeth asked, helping Rachel with her bags.
"Food, mostly" Adam said.
Finn took the bags to the kitchen, and Rachel took off her coat.
"I'll help you with dinner!" she said while she entered the kitchen.
Adam took off his gloves and sat in front of the fireplace to warm his hands. Elizabeth sat next to him and did the same.
"Is Sam coming?" Adam asked.
"Yes. She and her mom should arrive soon, actually" Elizabeth said, looking at her watch.
Barbra sat next to Elizabeth and put her hands in front of the fire like her cousins. They sat there in silence, enjoying the warmness given off by the fire.
"Gosh, your lips are delicious" Blaine's voice reached them from the kitchen.
"Man, stop singing that song!" Finn exclaimed.
Adam, Elizabeth and Barbra burst out laughing, as their parents left the kitchen and entered the living room to sit with them.
"There's a song Adam and Lizzie sing every Christmas" Blaine said, winking at his kids.
"Yeah, you haven't sung it yet" Kurt observed.
Elizabeth and Adam looked at each other and they stood up. Adam placed the CD in the CD player. He selected the song, and the music filled the room. Everyone smiled in anticipation, and Adam started to sing.
What's this? What's this?
There's color everywhere
What's this?
There's white things in the air
What's this?
I can't believe my eyes
I must be dreaming
Wake up, Jack, this isn't fair
What's this?
Elizabeth sang next looking around.
What's this? What's this?
There's something very wrong
What's this?
There's people singing songs
What's this?
The streets are lined with
Little creatures laughing
Everybody seems so happy
Have I possibly gone daffy?
What is this?
What's this?
Adam looked at his sister while he sang the next lines
There are children throwing snowballs
instead of throwing heads
Elizabeth widened her eyes, singing.
They're busy building toys
And absolutely no one's dead
Adam sat between Kurt and Blaine and sang to them.
There's frost on every window
Oh, I can't believe my eyes
Elizabeth sat between Finn and Rachel, and sang while looking at them.
And in my bones I feel the warmth
That's coming from inside
Adam stood up and looked at the mistletoe that was hanging over his dads' heads.
Oh, look
What's this?
They're hanging mistletoe, they kiss
Kurt and Blaine laughed and kissed, while Adam kept singing.
Why that looks so unique, inspired
They're gathering around to hear a story
Roasting chestnuts on a fire
What's this?
Elizabeth stood up and looked at the Christmas tree.
What's this?
In here they've got a little tree, how queer
And who would ever think
And why?
They're covering it with tiny little things
They've got electric lights on strings
And there's a smile on everyone
So, now, correct me if I'm wrong
Both of them sang together, smiling.
This looks like fun
This looks like fun
Oh, could it be I got my wish?
What's this?
Adam looked at Barbra as he sang, and she laughed.
Oh my, what now?
The children are asleep
But look, there's nothing underneath
Elizabeth sat next to her, singing.
No ghouls, no witches here to scream and scare them
Or ensnare them, only little cozy things
Adam sat next to her too, and sang.
Secure inside their dreamland
What's this?
Elizabeth stood on top of the coffee table and sang.
The monsters are all missing
And the nightmares can't be found
And in their place there seems to be
Good feeling all around
Adam helped to get off while he sang.
Instead of screams, I swear
I can hear music in the air
The smell of cakes and pies
Are absolutely everywhere
Elizabeth looked out of the window and sang.
The sights, the sounds
They're everywhere and all around
I've never felt so good before
This empty place inside of me is filling up
I simply cannot get enough
Adam and Elizabeth sang together, looking at each other.
I want it, oh, I want it
Oh, I want it for my own
I've got to know
I've got to know
What is this place that I have found?
What is this?
Christmas Town, hmm...
Kurt, Blaine, Finn, Rachel and Barbra laughed and clapped. Elizabeth and Adam sat down again, smiling. The bell rang and Elizabeth stood up, smiling.
"Hi, Sam!" she exclaimed "Hi, Margaret! Come inside, we're in the living room"
Sam and her mother entered the room, and everyone greeted them. As soon as Sam saw the fireplace, she took out her gloves and sat in front of it to warm her hands.
"Hey, that's my spot!" Elizabeth said.
Sam spread her legs and patted the space between them. Elizabeth sat there, and Sam put her arms around her.
"Are you happy now?" Sam asked teasingly.
"Yes, very happy" Elizabeth said, smiling.
"You sure you don't want to come inside?" Alma asked.
"No, thanks" Brad said "I should be heading to my parents house, actually. I promised I would spend Christmas with them."
"I see" Alma said "Well, goodbye, then"
"Goodbye, Alma" Brad said, and he kissed her in the forehead. "Merry Christmas"
"Merry Christmas" Alma smiled.
She opened the door and entered the house.
"Mom, dad, I'm here!" she exclaimed.
"We're in the living room!" Emma shouted.
Alma went to the living room and sat in the couch next to her father.
"I'm glad you could spend Christmas with us" Emma said.
"I spend Christmas with you every year" Alma said, laughing.
"I'm going to check the turkey" William said, leaving the room.
As soon as he left, Emma sat next to her daughter.
"I heard Brad's voice outside" she said, smiling.
"Yeah, he drove me here. We went to have coffee together" Alma explained.
"So?" Emma asked "Are you two together?"
"Um, not yet" Alma said "You know, with this thing of his divorce, everything has gotten a little complicated"
Emma nodded.
"I understand" she said "Give it some time. I'm sure you'll end up together sooner or later"
Alma blushed a little and smiled.
Barbra was fooling around with the camera her parents gave her, taking pictures of everyone and everything.
"Stop taking pictures of me!" Adam said, covering his face with his hands.
"But you look cute with that hat!" the girl said, laughing.
Adam laughed and touched the hat his sister had woven for him. In his other hand, he had the keys of the car that Kurt and Blaine had bought for him, and was waiting for him in New York.
As Barbra and Adam took pictures together with the whole family, Sam and Elizabeth were sitting in front of the fireplace, talking.
"Here's your present" Elizabeth said, handing a box to Sam.
Sam opened it and smile. She took the beautiful scarf and smiled.
"Wow, it's so warm!" she exclaimed, putting it around her neck "Thank you!"
"I made it myself" Elizabeth said.
"You made it yourself? Now I love it even more!" Sam gave a box to Elizabeth "Here's your present"
Elizabeth carefully removed the wrapping paper. She opened the white box, and when she saw what was inside, she broke into a grin.
"I was going to buy you something nice, but I didn't have a lot of money so…" Sam said.
"I love it" Elizabeth said "Thank you"
It was a picture. Sam and Elizabeth, who must be seven years old at the time, were swinging, holding hands and laughing. The frame was made of wood, with a little porcelain butterfly in a corner. Elizabeth kissed Sam, and they both admired the picture.
"Merry Christmas, Sam"
"Merry Christmas, Lizzie"
Barbra stepped inside the kitchen, still wearing her pajamas. Adam was there, in his bed clothes too, drinking a glass of water.
"Good morning" Barbra said.
"Good morning"
Barbra opened the fridge to take out the orange juice and poured it into a glass. Adam was looking at her, like he wanted to say something.
"What?" Barbra asked.
"It's nothing" Adam looked down and frowned "Actually, it's not nothing"
Barbra stepped towards him, and he looked at her again and sighed.
"I know we've been acting like nothing ever happened" he said "But a lot of things happened, and it was very real for me"
"Adam…"
"Let me finish. It was real. My feelings for you were real, and I know yours were too" Adam made a little pause "But it's time we move on. Well, you moved on already, and it's great" the boy smiled "You found someone that makes you happy, and I think that's wonderful."
Barbra licked her lips and nodded.
"So I decided it's time I move on too" Adam sighed and smiled again "I want to find someone who makes me as happy as you would've made me."
Barbra hugged her cousin.
"I'm sure you'll find someone" she said "You're… " Barbra smiled "You're the most wonderful person I know"
"Thanks, Barbra" Adam smiled and left the kitchen. He returned and looked at her from the doorway "But you have to wear the necklace and the earrings I gave you"
Barbra laughed and showed him that she was wearing them. Adam smiled and walked away.
"Do you like it?"
"I love it!"
Jonathan looked at his present once again before he left it carefully on top of his desk. It was a CD with Rachel Berry's "greatest hits".
"Did your mom give it to you?" he asked.
"No, I bought it" Barbra said, sitting on Jonathan's bed "I wouldn't give you something that someone else gave me!"
"Yeah, you're right"
Jonathan stood up and opened the door to leave.
"Where are you going?" Barbra asked.
"To bring your present. I'll be right back."
Barbra waited for him for a couple minutes. When Jonathan entered his bedroom, with her present in his hands, Barbra smiled broadly and covered her mouth with her hands.
"Oh, my God!" she said.
When Barbra grabbed the puppy, it wagged her tail and licked her face. The girl laughed and hugged the little animal against her chest.
"She's a Golden Retriever" Jonathan said, petting the puppy.
"So cute!" Barbra exclaimed. "I'm going to name her Judy!"
"Like my mom" Jonathan said, smiling.
"Oh, that's right!" Barbra said "I was thinking of Judy Garland, but I'll change it if you want…"
"No, it's cool" Jonathan said "She looks like a Judy"
Barbra smiled and kissed him. Judy barked and kept wagging her tail.
"Thanks, Jonathan" Barbra said.
"Merry Christmas, Barbra"
"Merry Christmas"
It was weird writing this chapter in the middle of July, but it was fun :-) Thanks for reading, see you in the next chapter!