SSF: MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! Okay, as Promised, here is the Christmas Chapter and New Years Chapter. It took a toll in my writing because I put A LOT of thought into it, here we get to meet Tori's parents face to face as well. So Merry Christmas, Happy New Years. Love you guys for following this

Disclaimer: I don't own Hetalia

Chapter 22

As the morning light started to shine, waking the young boy up. Tori sat up slowly, yawning loudly. For some reason, he still felt tired. Oh well! Getting up and getting dressed, Tori smiled to himself as he realized it was Christmas day. Which also meant a Christmas dinner tonight! Thumbing the wrapped box he got from his mother a few days before, Tori sighed. Just looking at the carefully wrapped box made him miss his mother dearly. This was the first time he had ever stayed so far away from her for so long. And on Christmas! He stood up and looked around the room from the looks of things, someone came into his room and left presents, Santa? He shrugged it off and started opening them. What he received from home was an array of clothing, games, and books. He had a small smile on his face, he was for sure going to be play his newest game; Assassin's Creed III, a smile crossed his face as he went to put his game with the others before opening the ones, Santa gave, whoever he was.

Unwrapping the first and opening the huge box, Tori groaned when he found another wrapped box inside. This old trick? His mother had done this once before and as hilarious as it was, he didn't fully enjoy it. Pulling that box out and unwrapping it, he wasn't surprised to find a smaller wrapped box inside this one. Really, 'Santa'? But when he opened this box, he got a note that said, 'Keep looking'. Keep looking? Curious, he opened the others, getting more notes that either said, 'close' or 'getting there'. Suddenly this just became extremely fun! Getting to the second to last box, Tori opened it and grabbed the note from inside the series of boxes.
'I hope you enjoy it'.

Hmm.. Picking up the very last, very small box, Tori slowly ripped it open to find a small velvety box inside. Opening that, Tori gasped. Inside the box sat a ring. It had a golden band and two stones, one stone being light blue (which he assumed was his birthstone) and a diamond on the other. April's birthstone? Picking up the ring and turning it around, Tori gave a laugh. Engraved around the rest of the band was 'Arthur and Tori'. So Arthur was his Santa, hm?

"Arthur, you're such an ass," the teen laughed. He slipped the ring on and smiled as it glistened in the sunlight, grabbing the paper and empty boxes he put them in their respective bins, the school was economy friendly as well. As he finished, he heard the door open, he froze. Did Arthur leave the door unlocked? He grabbed a small bat and went to the border of the kitchen and living/bedroom and stopped, the door was slightly open, he waited for any sign of movement, after a while a gift was pushed in, the door closed, Tori was confused at this point in time.

Who the hell was that? He had already gotten his present from Arthur...again. So this couldn't be him. Unless he forgot one, of course. Placing the bat down, he walked over to the box and picked it up, shaking it slightly. Humming confusedly to himself, he walked to his bed and sat the box down. Unwrapping it carefully, he opened the box that was inside.

'Merry Christmas, Tori.
From Santa.'
Was written on the card inside. Moving the card aside, he glanced inside and smiled. There sat a cute little stuffed bear with a baby blue ribbon tied around it's neck. Opening the card that he sat aside, he picked up the bear and hugged it slightly.

'I asked your friends what they would think to be the perfect gift for you. Aside from Alfred, this was pretty much the gist of it. And, to be honest, I think it suits you! Merry Christmas!' His friends huh? So they think he's a stuffed animal kind of boy? Oh well, it was absolutely adorable either way!

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Seeing as there wasn't any school until after New Years day, Tori had the time to find the time for his project and to be with Arthur. Then again, the young Brit might be with his family who were here, project working it was. He walked down the desolate halls and stopped at the Art room where his hand was, he took it out of the bin and began working on a sleeve of an old fashion outfit. He was slightly handy with a needle and thread. Finishing the fluffy sleeve that would go underneath the coat sleeve, Tori smiled. It was coming together rather nicely, he had to admit! He was almost done with it as well. As he started on the coat sleeve, he could hear more and more students darting about in the halls, talking about the 'Santa' who had given them gifts this morning. Sewing on the cuffs to the coat, the door to the Art Room opened up. Alfred walked over and sat down beside Tori, watching him silently before announcing his arrival.

"Yo, Tori!" he practically screamed, causing the teen to jump.
"You could have made me prick myself, you ass!" said teen scolded with a smile.
"Sorry, dude. You almost done?"
He shrugged, "Yeah, I guess. Why?"
"I want you to meet someone! Well...a lot of someones...but yeah!" Tori sighed and continued sewing,
"Who am I meeting this time?" He asked not looking up from his work. Alfred laughed and played with the fingers of the fake hand,
"It's a surprise, for one kiddo, and oh my god you got a ring, dude did Arthur popped the question already!?" Tori swatted his hand a bit,
"Stop playing with my project, and no, he didn't. This isn't an engagement ring." Alfred blinked,

"Oh... Hm. Anyway, let's go, dude!"
The American hopped off the chair and walked to the door. Tori sighed and got up, following Alfred. Honestly, who would he be needing to meet at this time a day? It wasn't even nine and he was already being dragged into meeting people! Though, if family were allowed to visit during the break, he could always get his parents up here

As Alfred lead Tori down the hall, he stopped at the student lounge, there sat a young woman in cowboy boats, a white belly shirt with the American flag, and booty jean shorts. She had glasses as well, Tori just stared, Alfred wanted him to meet a hooker?

"Tori, meet my little sister Amelia!" He said with a grin. Oh, well that explains the slut wear.

"You have a sister?"
A pause.
"Yeah.."
"You never told me..."

Amelia gasped, "You ass! You never told him about me?!"
"He's new, honest! I'm sorry!" Alfred exclaimed swiftly
"Asshole!" she spat before turning to Tori with a huge grin, "well, seeing as my dimwit bro didn't say anything about me until now, I'm Amelia! Nice to meet you!"
"Erm, I'm Tori..." he gulped, shaking the girl's hand, "Don't you think it's a bit cold for what you're wearing?"
"This? Nah! Warm blooded, right bro?" she said with a smile.
"Yup!" Alfred said with a grin on his face.
The door opened up as Arthur walked in, texting on his phone. Amelia laughed out loud and practically tackled the Brit to the floor loudly, arms wrapped tightly around his neck.
"Holy crap, dude! I haven't seen you in ages!" "H-Hello, Amelia..." Arthur said in an awkward tone. He gave her a back pat, and watched her get off, he saw Tori with a confused look on his face and chuckle, "I see you met Alfred's female counterpart, Don't worry she's harmless just, loud as her brother" He said. Tori laughed a bit and smiled,

"Hey, I'll be right I have to make a call" He said leaving to the phones to call his mother's cell phone number. He was hoping his parents were coming so they could meet Arthur and his friends here. Though he may have told them through countless letters and e-mails, he felt a bit better knowing they could meet them face to face. Arthur sighed a bit and walked over to stand next to Tori,

"Wait until Annessa is through lecturing Ivan about leading Mikhail on...I came to warn you"
"Ol' Annie is here?" Piped Amelia with a smile. "I haven't seen her in, like, forever!"
"Of course she's here, lass. Mikhail is attending this school after all"
"Shut up, dude, I didn't know" Tori had a slight pale look. He definitely saw the similarities in Amelia and Alfred for sure. He shook his head and picked up the phone dialing his mother's cell. Arthur saw this and nodded he ushered Amelia away to give the boy some peace and quiet. Once out of earshot view Tori had a small smile when his mother had answered,

"Hello?" Came a gentle woman's voice.
"Mother? It's me,"
"Oh Tori! Sweetie how are you!"

"I'm doing great," he said, smile in tact, "If I gave one of my friends the phone and they told you directions to the school, do you think you could come?"
A small pause, "Do they allow that, dear?"
"During break, yeah," he answered swiftly, hoping his mom would agree.
"Alright, give them the phone," she laughed lightly.
Tori let go of a huge smile before motioning for Arthur. The Brit complied and went over to the black haired teen with a confused look.
"What, love?" Tori handed the phone to him,

"Could you give directions to the school, to my mom I mean." Arthur patted his head, taking the phone and giving the woman directions. Tori was inwardly cheering, he was glad that his mother and father would be coming over to meet his friends and teachers. And spend the Holidays with them. Once Arthur returned the phone, the young teen began to inform what have been going on, and mentioning the Annabel Lee project he and his friends were doing, which in turn ended with his mother scolding him to get working on it before she got there. Tori laughed and bid his farewells, before hanging up. He turned to his friends and told them he would be back, they nodded and watched him leave the Student lounge.

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"So this is the school where Tori's at." Elaine looked around the student lounge where everyone and their families were, talking and catching up. Her husband nodded and went up to the tree looking at the size and the various décor that adorned it, his eyes caught a few spiders and spider webs on it,

"That's new, Spider webs on a Christmas tree." Elaine laughed and shook her head,
"One would think it would belong in Halloween." She said. Felix the Polish boy walked over to them in his new sweater and miniskirt, he smiled at them.
"Those would be my ornaments. Back home, it's said that spiders wove a blanket for the Baby Jesus. And yesterday, the 24th was the day to mark the beginning of a new era. Everone's polite and forgave past grievance. Basically the entire Polish Christmas is like one big family gathering and wicked fortune telling." He said with a proud smile. He looked at the two couples and his smile grew more. "Oh wicked! You must be Tori's parents. He's cool, he gave me a gift card to buy this sweet skirt. He is just, totally amazing, uh the skirt is good right?" The first thing that crossed Elaine and Charles minds were, 'what a peculiar boy'

"Why is he wearing a skirt-"
"That skirt is absolutely gorgeous on you dear! I love the color!" Elaine said excitingly as she gets a better look on it.
"I know! I have such great taste right?" Feliks says as he began to model in the skirt. Charles stood with a bewildered look on his face as his wife gushed about the skirt on the young man (Which he was hoping was actually a girl and he got it wrong).

"Like, anyway! I'll show you in! Tori's gotta be around here, like, somewhere!" he chimed before turning on his heel and walking towards the lavish entrance

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"So, you're telling me that the project's due date has been switched?" Kaoru asked
Eduard nodded shortly, "Yes. Seems they're wanting to start our practice tests for the end of the year early."
Said brunette sighed. What luck. Here it is, Christmas, and there won't even be enough time to relax! Besides, if break didn't end until the day after New's Year why shorten the deadline?

"Well, I guess we better start working a bit harder..." he huffed. The duo continued working, Tori walked in the arm in hand and went over to Kaoru who was almost finished with the coffin, Eduard looked at the hand and laughed a bit, Tori smiled and got the hot glue out getting the hand situated, making sure it looked like it was closing the lid and to make sure that it stayed in place. Kaoru poked at the hand a bit and smiled,

"Nice work Tori" the silver-eyed teen smiled back at him,
"Thanks, I took every break to make it...I think I got the coat attire right. Well from the right era I mean" Eduard looked it over and nodded.

"You did, it's good. Did you write your paper for it?" The Estonian inquired. Tori blinked in confusion, he told them he had finished it, and that he just needed to type the final copy. It was then known to the young blackhead that the due date, was five days from now. Well, on a brighter note, they got their model ready. That's all that matters. Their project was put on hold when the door was heard opened, following a valley-girl sounding voice;

"There he is! Working on that Edgar Allan Poe project, I'll leave you alone now" The Polish said, strutting out while swaying his hips like a runway model. Tori looked over and saw his parents, he smiled and walked over to them giving them a big hug, once the hug was over he introduced his partners to them.

"Mom, Dad, meet my Literature project buddies; Eduard von Bock, and Kaoru Wang." Elaine smiled and waved a hello,
"Pleasure to meet you two," she turned to Tori, "Two arms, two legs, still alive. Safe to assume that you've been having a good school year"

"Thanks mom. Glad to see you were rooting for me." Tori said sarcastically as he and his mother laugh it off.
"So honey, did you find someone? A pretty girl? Or boy?"
"Don't be silly Elaine. Tori knows that's a sin to love a man. He's in love with a woman. Right son?" His father said in a very serious tone as he looked at his son. Tori looked away a bit in thought, then back at his father,

"Does a puppy love count for anything?" he asked.
"Puppy love? That reminds me of when I met your mother. She was a beautiful woman back then just as she is now." Elaine blushed crimson at what her husband said.
"Oh Charles. But as long as you find someone, whether boy or girl, I'll be happy for you sweetie." Elaine said as she kissed his forehead.

Tori chuckled at her action, truly glad that his mother was so accepting. His father, on the other hand, was a different story.

"How about I show you around? Give you guys a big tour!" He exclaimed, happy that his parents were here with him at last. "I'll show you my room, the classrooms, and whatever else you want!"
"But weren't you working on something, dear?" Elaine asked curiously. Tori suddenly remembered the project and frowned slightly.
"Oh yeah…"
"Don't worry; we can handle this by ourselves. Show your parents a good time," Eduard said, turning his attention back on the coffin.
"Thanks guys!" He gently pushed his parents in the direction of the door, "Come on! I have so much to show you!"

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Tori try to show them as much as could. He excitedly took them place to place, with a huge smile on his face. He couldn't help it, he was happy to see them after all. He also introduced them to as many of his friends as he could and they seemed quite happy with the company he kept.

After a while, they took a break to eat something, rest their feet from all the walking, and chat.
"So who is this person you have 'puppy love' with?" His father brought up out of the blue.
"Charles!" Elaine said, playfully hitting him on the arm.
"What? I'm curious!" He turned his attention back on his son. "So who's the lucky lady?"

Tori rubbed his arm awkwardly, "Uh, well… I…"
"I?" He father, urged him to go on.
"Well I was going to introduce you to them!" He quickly lied. "But they aren't here, so I guess I'll introduce you to them another time! You have to wait until then okay?"

His father frowned, "Well okay then. But I hope to meet them soon, you hear?"
"Keeping your father and I curious, right?" She smiled.
"Y-Yeah!" Tori nodded, "But don't worry, you might meet them next time!"

There was a moment of silence that made him squirm in his seat.

"Alright then, let's continue the tour!"

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Tori ended the tour by taking his family to his room.

"Here it is." He stated, opening the door widely for them to see and step inside.
"It's nice" Elaine said happily. "I'm happy knowing you are safe here. It puts my mind at ease."
Charles nodded in agreement, "Not like those other schools with horrible living quarters."
"No need to worry about that here Mom and Dad." He smiled, "And this concludes my tour."
"Thank you for showing us around, it's a big school. Your friends are also very nice." Elaine said, Charles immediately agreeing again.
Tori laughed, "Yeah it is. Thanks for coming you guys, I really missed you." He gave them each a hug and smiled.

As the day neared it's end, The students bid the visitors good bye, Tori told them about the events that would be happening and open for the public, the Festival of the Cards, the Final Dance, and Graduation. The couple smiled and told him they would be excited to see him there, giving a kiss good bye and a final hug, Tori watched as the buses took the visiting family off, he sighed and walked back to his room, Christmas day was pretty fun, he couldn't help but wonder about New Years.

Arthur had been looking for Tori all morning, he searched high and low but to no avail. Well, he would have found him if his parents weren't overbearing and such about his relationship with Tori, and it didn't help that his brothers tease him for it as well. Now, all he needed was some TLC from his dear boyfriend. If he could only find him first. Who wouldn't want to spend Christmas Day with someone he cares dearly about?

"Looking for someone Angleterre? A certain Black haired silver eyed boy perhaps?" Francis asked as he leaned against the wall and watched Arthur look around. Arthur paused in his search and went up to Francis,

"You know where he is?" he asked in a calm demeanor.
"He's in his room, he had a reunion with his parents for the holidays" Arthur nodded and went upstairs, taking the stairwell not wanting to be greeted by the crappy elevator rendition of holiday songs. Not that he wasn't in the holiday spirit, he just didn't want to hear the songs over and over again. It was nerve wracking. Finally coming up to Tori's room number he took the master key out and walked in with ease, seeing the young boy sleeping away, it was just adorable. He figured he could let him sleep. New Years party was around the corner and this boy needed all the rest he could get, the New Years party was a wild one for sure.

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Tori walked out of the classroom with his partners, they had received an A- on it. He turned to his group and bid them a fare well as he went down a hall to relax, the quietness of the halls was comforting, however, it was short lived when he saw a familiar face walking up to him.

"Tori! Mi Amigo! Have you seen my Lovi around?" Antonio asked as he walked toward him with his usual cheerful and beautiful face. Tori nodded and adjusted the books in his arms.
"I think he's in the art room," pointing down the hall where Lovino might have been. Antonio's eyes lit up like a Christmas light.
"Gracia mi amigo!" The Spaniard said happily as he made his way to the art room. Tori shrugged it off and continued walking, but stopped when he heard a loud voice;

"GET OFF ME TOMATO BASTARD!" Tori decided to pick up the pace so Lovino couldn't find him and hurt him for giving away his location. He made it to the safety of his room and locked it just in case. Once in the safety of his room, he sat at the desk and began to study, finals were coming up and he didn't want to flunk them that would risk the scholarship he received and he didn't want that to happen anytime soon. As he opened his history book he proceeded to go through every bit of the lessons he learned, taking extra notes of something he didn't know in case it was on the test, even going as far as watching history films of the eras he was learning about. The study session in his room was enough for him to lose track of time, or unaware of his surroundings,

"Tori?" Came a soft voice. The young teen lifted his head and saw Mei, a Taiwanese girl, standing by the door with a slight concerned look on her face.

"Yes Mei?" he asked her closing his books. He looked at the time "Oh shit, the New Years Eve Party!" He got up and left with her to the gymnasium where disco lights, strobe lights, and even a few bits of fog filled the room. There was a DJ going, and different types of food and drinks on tables, all in all, everyone was having a good time. Mei bid Tori a good time and went to join the others in dancing, Tori on the other hand went to where the drinks were, there was fountain on the table that was pouring some red punch like soda, he smiled and got a glass of it, he didn't get to drink it though a cheerful Italian came over and laid a hand on his shoulder,

"Hey I was wondering if you were going to show up" Tori jumped and saw the dean smiling at him
"Sorry, I got caught up in my studies I lost track of time" the young boy explained. Romulus laughed and ruffled his hair in a playful jester.
"Ah don't worry, just as long as you're having fun that's all that matters! Arthur's looking for you by the way you should go see him."

"For me?" the boy questioned before glancing around the room, "Where is he?"
"I don't think he's here."

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The music droned on dully inside the building as Tori walked down the sidewalk that led around the gym. If Arthur was way out here, something must have been wrong. If not, he would have been inside and possibly would have been the one to retrieve Tori for the party. Coming around a corner, Tori spotted the young blonde near one of the cherry blossom trees. His back was facing Tori and he had his hand in his pants pockets. For a minute, Tori was to afraid to go up to the Brit but did so nonetheless. He wasn't but a few mere inches away when Arthur spoke.

"Francis told me."
Tori paused before questioning the boy, "Told you what?"
"How your father was treating you on Christmas." came the calm reply.
Gulping, Tori kept quiet. Was his father really talking that loudly about?
"I understand if you're afraid to tell him and that's not what bothers me," the Brit paused lightly, "But the next time he's here, I would like to have a word with him if that's alright with you." Tori went up to him and gave a hug, Arthur turned around and hugged him back petting his coal black head, he kissed him gently and gave a light smile, Tori returned the smile. He took the Brit's hand and lead him back to the party, telling him that everything would be okay, and he didn't need to worry. Arthur decided to trust his words and lead him upstairs, so they could have their own New Years party...just like when Halloween came where they stayed up all night and watched an array of Halloween movies, before sleeping in each others arms.

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Tori opened his eyes to the somewhat familiar surrounding. He was in Arthur's dorm room. And speaking of the Brit, he turned his head to see him peacefully sleeping in dreamland. Tori kisses his forehead, and slowly got out of the bed. He decided to surprise him by getting some breakfast for the two of them, hopefully starting the new year right. Arthur stirred for a moment, making Tori stand completely still in case he woke up. Lucky for him, Arthur decided to resume his peaceful sleep. Tori let out a silent sigh of relief as he continued to make his way to the cafeteria.

"You're up early for someone who stay up all night having...'fun'."

Tori turned to look at the voice that purred playfully behind him, "Morning Francis..." he deadpanned before turning a bright crimson at the words that just registered in his mind, "We haven't done that, you pervert!" Chuckling, Francis patted the boy's shoulder lightly,

"Come now, I am only joking! I know Arthur wouldn't 'deflower' you here of all places! Who would want to lose it in a school, after all?" Silence was the Frenchman's only answer. Honestly, the nerve of him sometimes! Turning on his heel, Tori walked for the cafeteria quickly, making sure he left Francis behind. Way behind. The large double doors to said cafeteria stood open as a handful of students bustled about with their breakfast trays. Soon, Tori would have his own (as well as Arthur's) and have a nice quiet meal with the lovable Brit.

"Dude!" came Alfred's Earth shattering scream behind him.

"May, aren't you awake early..." Tori laughed as he turned to the blonde behind him in line. "Yup!" Alfred laughed, placing his hands on his hips, "I came to tell ya that me, Mattie, Mikhail, Kiku, and...whoever...are having this game tournament tonight! Figured we'd start off the new year with a bang! So, wanna come?"
"Is Arthur going to be there?" "Iunno, he doesn't really like video games. But if you're there, I'm sure he'd come! So whatdya say?"
"Sure!"

Dear lord, what had he just agreed to?

SSF: No, I am not posting notes here, I will post them at the begining of the next chapter this was a long ass chapter here

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