Rydel's POV

As we walked out, after bidding Ryleigh's parents a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, I started to ponder what Ry had said about El. Did he really think I was beautiful… Or, more importantly, did he love me? Only time will tell I guess. I sighed as we turned onto a main road that led us to Ellington's house.

"What's the matter?" El asked me.

"Oh… Nothing," I said, hoping he would let it go.

"Well, since it's almost Christmas, I'll let it slide," I laughed at this. "But, next time I won't let it go." We both laughed at his seriousness and continued chatting for the rest of the ride.

Once we got back to the house it was almost eight.

"So, what do you want to do now, Ellie?" I asked Ellington, using the nickname Ryleigh had given him.

"Really ,Rydes?" He said as he chuckled. I grinned over at him, while turning the radio on. I skimmed through a few channels before finally choosing one.

"Oh! I love this song!" I exclaimed as All I Want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carrey (*DON'T OWN*) came on.
"Isn't this song over rated?"

"Yes, but I love it…" I stated and started to sing along with the chorus.

"All I want for Christmas, is youuuu. Youuu baby…"

ELLINGTON'S POV

I listened to Rydel's beautiful voice float around the car as I turned into the driveway. Just as the song ended, I turned the car off.

"Wow…" I exclaimed, blushing a tad.

"What?.. Was I really that bad?" She asked worriedly.

"No, oh no no no Dells… You were fantastic!" It was her turn to blush, but she looked so cute…

"Thanks Ratliff…" She mumbled and we got out of the car. We walked into the house and sat down on the couch, turning on the Christmas tree lights.

"It's so pretty," Rydel said as she got up and looked around. I turned on some Christmas music and stood up as well. Baby It's Cold Outside was playing on the radio. A karaoke version at that.

"Care to dance?" I asked Rydel as I stuck out my hand, bowing slightly. She took my hand as she started to sing the first lines of the song.

"I really can't stay-" She sang.

"But baby, it's cold outside…" I cut in.

"I've got to go away,"

"Baby, it's cold outside."

"This evening has been-"

"Been hoping that you'd drop in."

"-so very nice."

"I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice…"

"My mother will start to worry."

"Beautiful, what's your hurry?"

"My father will be pacing the floor."

"Listen to the fireplace roar."

"So really I'd better scurry."

"Beautiful, please don't hurry?"

"Well, maybe just a half a drink more."

"Put some music on while I pour." We danced around, switching parts on/off for the rest of the song. At the end I spun her around and then pulled her close, both of us laughing as we did so.

"Well, I think that we should get to bed…" Rydel suggested after we finished watching A Charlie Brown Christmas. She was right, it was almost twenty to midnight.

"Ok, let's go." I followed her up the stairs and she went into her room, saying goodnight as she hugged me.

"Goodnight Delly," I said as I hugged her back. I watched her walk into her room, and then I turned around, proceeding into mine. I quickly slouched off my shirt and fell into my bed, fast asleep.

Around three or so, in the morning I heard quiet sobs. I quickly got up and tip-toed over to Rydel's room. She was tossing and turning making sudden noises and she kept saying no.

"No.. No… NO! I love him… please." I rushed over to her side as shook her awake, gently.

"Rydes. Rydes wake up. Please wake up. Shhh… It was just a dream." Tears were streaming down her face now, and I pulled her into my arms, against my bare chest. I started rocking her.

Her eyes finally shot open, when she saw me, she quickly buried her head in my chest.

"Shhh… it was all a dream. Rydes it was all a dream, nothing can hurt you… I'm here." She nodded, still crying.

I gently rocked her back and forth until she quieted down. She pulled back and sniffled. I smiled at her gently.

"Hey, it's alright. Do you want to talk about it?" She nodded her head.

"Y-you and Riker, Rocky, Ross and Ryland were all in a terrible car accident. All of my brothers died instantly, and you, Oh goodness, you were, they said you were brain dead El. They were going to shut you off of life support and let you die. It was awful El, It was to much…" silent tears were now streaming down her face. Even though it was just a dream, it still made me happy that she was so upset that I was hurt.

"Oh, Rydes, I'm so sorry. It's all okay now." She silently nodded and hugged me. I hugged her back and got up to leave.

"Stay," she whispered. "Please, I don't want another dream like that." I nodded and climbed into the bed with her, pulling her close. She fell asleep quickly leaving me to think about what happened. Why was she yelling that she loves him… wait if I was the only survivor. Maybe she was talking about me! I sighed, it probably wasn't. I laid my head down and fell asleep quickly.

Rydel's POV

I woke up, remembering the dream instantly. I hugged Ellington closer and buried my face into his chest. He woke up a little while later, yawning.

"Hey, Merry Christmas." He said, his voice full with sleep, making it sound sexy. Oh My Word Rydel you idiot what did you just think!? He is your friend! I blushed just thinking about this.

"Merry Christmas Ellington." I said, trying to forget his sexy sleepy voice.

"Want to get up?" He asked. I thought about it, then looked up at him. I laughed to myself. His hair was tousled and sticking everywhere. He looked tired, but happy with a sleepy smile on his face.

"No." I said.

"Fine, I'll have to just take you down stairs then." What?

"Wha-?" I didn't even get the 'what' out of my mouth before I was getting picked up bridal style, and getting walked downstairs.

"Is this necessary?"

"Yes." I rolled my eyes at him as he set me down on the counter.

"And I wish you could give me the cold shoulder

And I wish you could still give me a hard time

And I wish I could still wish it was over

But even if wishing is a waste of time

Even if I never cross your mind

I'll leave the door on the latch

If you ever come back, if you ever come back

There'll be a light in the hall and the key under the mat

If you ever come back

There'll be a smile on my face and the kettle on

And it will be just like you were never gone

There'll be a light in the hall and the key under the mat

If you ever come back if you ever come back now

Oh if you ever come back if you ever come back"

My phone rang out The Script's If You Ever Come Back. I looked around for it, seeing It by the coffee pot, I grabbed it.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Merry Christmas Delly!" My mother screamed through the phone.

"Merry Christmas Mom!"

"How is your first Christmas without us, all alone."

"Well… It stinks being without you guys, but I'm not exactly alone." I said looking at Ellington.

"What?"

"Chillax Ma, I'm over at Ratliff's house."

"Oh! OH! Well, I'll let you go. Call me later dear, Merry Christmas! I love you!"

"Love you too Mom!" and with that she was gone.

"So, what do you want for breakfast?" Ell asked.

"Umm…"

"Oh! I have a place we can go! Comon, let's go get dressed!" We quickly ran upstairs to our rooms. I grabbed a pair of straight legged jeans with my black converse. I slid on my sparkly red sweater and ran a brush through my hair, already straight from yesterday. I decided not to do my make up because it's Christmas! I walked out to see Ellington walking out in a pair of black converse, jeans and a red cardigan buttoned up over a black t-shirt. I laughed at how we matched and we walked downstairs. We got into Ellington's car.

He turned on the radio, playing Christmas songs, of course. And we sang along with me wondering where we were going.

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