The Love You Give

The remainder of the week flew by and consisted of lazy days and much relaxation. School was another story. It was time for finals and everyone was feeling the pressure. They spent weeks studying and prayed the hard work would pay off, but it was finally the beginning of Christmas break and everyone was excited and ready.

They spent much of the week before Christmas hanging with friends and visiting the local coffee shop to read and draw. There was even an acoustic night at the coffee shop, which Ezra sang at for her friends and families. It was the most fun she had ever had and she reveled in the memories she and her men made.

She didn't know what was up with them. Jackson had declared her his muse a while ago, but lately he was obsessed with capturing her in every art form. She had allowed it for a few days until he kept trying and failing at painting her nude. It would start out fine and end with him buried inside of her every time.

Jacob was adamant about movies being their thing. They spent many hours in the theatre room watching movies Jacob felt were a travesty that she hadn't seen. She loved these moments, but just like Jackson, they could never finish a move before Jacob was thrusting inside of her.

Jace was the worst of them all. It didn't matter what they were doing his goal was to be inside of her. She had a sneaky suspicion, whether they knew it or not, that they were trying to get her pregnant. She didn't have concrete evidence, but they were fucking her like that was their number one goal.

She smiled happy that she got Celeste to take her to get the implant. She had no intention of ever leaving them, but she was not going to get trapped by the Scott brothers before 18.

It was finally Christmas time and Ezra was up at 8 am. "MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!" She screamed as she ran downstairs to the mountain of presents. She asked Alexa to play Christmas music throughout the house earning groans from the Scott family. Minutes later they all walked through the doorway smiling at a very happy Ezra.

"Merry Christmas, Princess," Jace smiled before leaning down and giving her a kiss. Jackson and Jacob followed suite before everyone was seated. They passed around gifts before opening them and Ezra was shocked at how well each Scott member knew her.

The guys loved their gifts which made her very happy, but they each stared at her quizzically at the white boxes with red ribbon around them. "I want you to open this up in your room and then put it on." Ezra instructed. "Eww clothes." Jacob whined like the baby he was. Ezra flicked him and then motioned for everyone to get moving.

They all met downstairs in their red and white outfits. The doorbell rang soon after everyone had gotten together still confused by what Ezra had planned. Ezra opened the door and smiled at the man before her. "Thank you so much for coming. You can set up right through those back doors." Jansen looked at the man that walked into his home and then back at Ezra.

"Baby angel, who is that?" She chuckled at his facial expression before grabbing his hand and leading the confused crew to the backyard. Ezra spent the next few minutes positioning everyone purposefully. She had found the picture from the day they had taken their last Christmas photo while she and Celeste were looking at baby pictures of the boys and committed it to memory.

"Perfect." Jacob watched as the guy finally pulled out an expensive looking camera and then looked at their outfits and smiled. "I don't deserve you." He said to her causing her to smile. "Baby angel, what is going on?" Jansen asked for everyone still in the dark.

"I learned on the first day being here that the Jansen family used take family Christmas photos. It happened to be the happiest memory for one of the men I love. I know that life got in the way of so many happy moments for everyone here, but I wanted to give you all a chance to relive a memory that made you as happy as I am now. I love each and every one of you and I'm so thankful and blessed that fate brought us together."

Ezra took in Celeste's face and smiled. "No crying, Mama, we have pictures to take." Celeste chuckled at her before fanning her eyes. "We're ready," Ezra smiled at the photographer before taking her seat next to Celeste. After Ezra felt enough shots were taken, she leaned down and subtly made a snowball. Right as the photographer took another photo, Ezra threw a snowball in Jansen's face.

Jacob laughed hysterically as his memory came to life in the present. Jace was quickly reminded of that day years ago and joined in on the fun. In no time, snowballs were flying everywhere and the photographer was capturing it all.

That morning every one of them could say it was the happiest time of their lives. They all changed into warmer clothing and sat by the fire drinking hot cocoa and talking. It was the perfect day and Ezra was happy that she got a Christmas with a family that loved and cherished her.

Jansen and Celeste snuck off to their room causing the guys to gag and Ezra to clap happily. She was most proud of their love being rekindled and marriage saved. There were just too many good things that happened to her and them for her not to be grateful. As she lay against Jackson's chest, she couldn't help but smile.

"You're the best thing that could have ever happened to us, Ezra Cole." Jace said giving her hand a kiss. She smiled at him before cupping his face. "Thank you for today. I never thought I could feel happier than I did that day, but you made it happen." Jacob smiled kissing her lips. Jackson held her close and kissed her temple. "Are you happy?" He asked looking down at her.

"I'm more than happy. I feel true and unadulterated joy. My mom always taught me that the love you give is what you'll get in return. I realize that I will always get more when it comes to you three. You love me better than I ever thought I deserved and I will forever be thankful of that."

They each kissed her tenderly before enjoying the fire and talking about what the future held for them. Ezra didn't know what tomorrow would bring, but she was certain that her men would be right beside her.