Yes, I realize I am late. Yes I understand that you don't really care for an explanation. The school term is at an end and I have much more time in my hands, yes! So in celebration of the world not ending, here is a new chapter.
Chapter 15: When Santa Comes To Town
December 25, 6:30 A.M
Darrion was surrounded in warmth, snuggled in her bed using her day off of chores to her use. She was fast asleep until an unwanted visitor snuck into her room. Ryan tiptoed as he walked in Darrion's bedroom making sure he wouldn't wake her up, just yet. He pulled out a whistle, put it in his mouth and blew, has hard as he could so the ring could be heard from miles away.
A blood curdling scream escaped from Darrion's lips as she flipped in her bed getting caught in her sheets and falling to the floor. She pulled the blankets off of her head and threw them at Ryan, who caught them and set them back on the bed.
"Come on Darrion, its Christmas morning!" Ryan said excitedly jumping up and down
Darrion gave Ryan a hard look "It's six in the morning! Why couldn't you wait?"
"Because! It's Christmas!" Ryan explained grabbing Darrion's hand and pulling her to her feet
"Ryan could it wait for an hour?" Darrion asked crossing her arms over her chest
Ryan shook his head "Nope" he took out a bandana from his pocket "Now, turn around"
Darrion gave Ryan a confused look "Ah, what's that for?"
"So you can't see your surprise" Ryan explained
"Surprise?" Darrion asked but a small smile ran across her face
"Yeah, your Christmas present" Ryan looked down to his feet and rubbed the back of his neck "I didn't have you for the present exchange, but I wanted to get you something anyway. A, sorry present for everything I did."
Darrion's smile grew wider; she then turned so her back to Ryan "Alright, blind me up"
Ryan looked up and put the bandana over her eyes, then turned her around so she was facing him.
"Can you see me?" Ryan asked, Darrion shook her head "Alright, then come on follow me."
"Ah, Ryan I can't see. Meaning I can't following you"
"Oh, right" Ryan ran up behind her putting his hand on her shoulders pushing her in the direction he wanted.
Ryan pushed her to the front room, and stopped. "Alright, take your blindefold off"
Darrion untied the bandana from her face, revealing the room before her. It was the living room, but it was completing different. Lights were hung on the wall and from the ceiling. Fake snow was placed everywhere she could she. And right in the corner, a giant green pine tree was decorated in Christmas goodness, everything looked like something out of a magazine, it was beautiful.
"Ryan, it's amazing" Darrion said in awe
Ryan shrugged, "it was nothing just a little decorating here and there, you like it?"
Darrion ran over to him, throwing her arms around him for a big hug, "I love it, thank you."
Ryan stood still until he finally got the courage to put his arms around her. He chuckled "Your, ah, welcome."
"Merry Christmas Ryan and Darrion" Charlie shouted, running into the room. The two young teen broke apart suddenly.
"Merry Christmas Charlie" Darrion said, she looked over at Ryan expecting him to say something.
Ryan still red from embarrassment "Yeah Merry Christmas"
"Ah, how about we exchange presents now?" Darrion suggested
The boys nodded, and went off to get their presents. They all came back, present in hand and took a sit by the tree.
"Alright how about you go first Ryan." Darrion asked
"Sure" Ryan said while passing a small wrapped package to Charlie "I had you Charlie"
Charlie took the present and ripped into it. There was a small leather book and dog stuff, like toys and grooming tools.
"The book is a daily journal. It has Bible verses on every page. The toys for you to play with Phoenix, I know you like playing with him so I thought you would like."
Charlie's smile was like a kid in a candy store "I really, really like this. Thank you Ryan!"
"You're welcome Charlie" Ryan told him
"I'm going to show Phoenix, I'll be right back" Charlie said as he ran off.
The two teen laughed "Its seems like he enjoys the presents" Darrion said
"Yeah, I really didn't know what to get him. I mean he would be happy with anything I'd give him."
"Yes, but he was perfect." Darrion's said
"I guess" Ryan shrugged "So, are you going to hand my present or what?"
"Ryan Daley, what gives you the imprecation that I have you?"
"Well, if I had Charlie, so that takes him out. And you can't have yourself so that leaves me." Ryan exclaimed
Darrion shrugged "Yes, I have you"
Ryan looked around searching for his present "So where is it?"
"I'll get it, close your eyes. I didn't rap it."
"Okay, okay go get it!" Ryan shouted with excitement jumping up and down like a little child.
Darrion ran out of room leaving Ryan in anticipation, when she returned Ryan still had his eyes closed.
"Ryan you can open them now" Darrion told him
When Ryan opened his eyes he saw a red bike. It was an old, not in used but in style. It had to have been made in the 60's but it looked semi new, Ryan loved it.
"Wow, Dar. Where did you get this?" Ryan asked in awe as he walked up to his new bike
"I found it in the basement here, it was old and falling apart. So when Zeke was here I asked for some polish, tools and tires. I've been working on it all night ever since. I didn't know if I would finish it in time." Darrion explained to him
"Dar, it's amazing. I've wanted a bike ever since I lost my old one."
"Well, if I remember your bike was run over by the guys who kidnapped me. So I guess I should be the one getting you this." Darrion said
Ryan smile grew bigger, if that was even possible. "Thank you Darrion. I'll use it all the time."
"That's good. I'm glad you like it." She said walking over to Ryan and the bike.
Ryan stood to face Darrion "I love it"
They stood there, facing each other; either of them made a noise. "Ah, Darrion there's something else I've been meaning to tell you" Ryan said stepping closer to Darrion
"Yeah?"
"Um it's probably nothing "Ryan started taking another step closer to her
"Yeah?" Darrion said again having to tip her head up to see Ryan at this point.
"It's about this dream I had" Ryan swallowed "About, about this person"
"And?" Darrion edged on
"Um, I… I forgot" Ryan said leaning down so he was inches away from Darrion's face.
"Darrion!" Charlie Exclaimed making the two break apart almost instantly each letting out a small screams of panic
"Yes Charlie!" Darrion said
"Andy is ready for, ah, his part of the exchange" Charlie told her
Ryan turned his head to Darrion giving her an extremely disapproval look. "Ah, how about you go, I'll be there in a second."
"Okay." Charlie said walking off the Andy's bedroom.
Ryan turned back to his new bike bending down trying hard to keep his back to Darrion
"So, you like Andy in on our exchange?" Ryan spitted out
"Hey calm down on the jolly." Darrion sarcastically said
"You didn't answer my question" Ryan said coldly, his back still turned to her.
"Yeah, alright I did. He's my friend Ryan I wanted him to have some Christmas!"
"Then make him some cookies and put on some Christmas music then."
"Ryan, I wanted to let him in on this. And this is why I didn't tell you." Darrion said gesturing to Ryan
Ryan stood and turned to Darrion so she could see his very upset face "This? Please tell me that 'this' is?"
"This. You, you're overreacting again. Look, I'm sorry I didn't tell you but get over it." Darrion said turning from him and walking away.
"I am NOT overreacting" Ryan shouted at Darrion as she disappeared from view. Ryan sat down on the couch arms folded. "I'm not overreacting" He muttered to himself again
DRAMA! Ohh, I love how I had Charlie break up anything that could have happened between them in this chapter. So, I'm sorry about the wait. I do try to get these up as soon as possible but with school and everything I do it's quite difficult. But I get a few weeks for some TLC, going up to a cabin for Christmas so all I'll have is my computer so I'll get something up soon. Alright till next time.