days of december ; paddy holland

𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗲

8am.

8am on the dot was when your alarm clock rung, signalling the start of a new day. More specifically the 1st of December.

The christmas music got you in the festive spirit as you jumped out of bed, your excitement matching the one of a five year old on christmas day.

Since your parents lived in the states, you often spent christmas with them, but since you spent the holidays with them last year, this year you were going to spend the holidays in your little corner in London.

Well that was until yesterday when your best friend Paddy had called inviting you to spend the holidays with him and his family. Of course you weren't going to decline spending your favourite holiday with your second family.

The Hollands had welcomed you into their family with open arms, considering the fact that your parents lived across the pond and the relationship with them wasn't the best. But you weren't going to think about that now.

You already had everything packed, except for your pyjamas and toothbrush, which you quickly out in your suitcase, and zipped it close. Well, you had to sit on it to get it to close properly.

You lugged your suitcase into the hallway of your house, sighing as you slowly put it down by the door. You walked into the kitchen, putting the kettle running as you popped a teabag in a mug.

As you waited for the water to boil, your phone dinged, your wallpaper of you and paddy lighting up with a message from the youngest Holland himself. 'see you soon darling' it read, and you laughed, sending back a christmas tree emoji and a heart.

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As you carried your suitcase down the stairs of your front door, Mikey pulled up at the curve, honking the cab horn. You had called your friend Mikey yesterday, asking him to pick you up at 9.

"Morning Mikey" you said as the man stepped out of the cab, grabbing you suitcase and swiftly putting it in the boot.

"Morning Y/n. You're lucky I was able to squeeze you in, Mr. Pironni needs me to pick him up at 9:30" the man said as you stepped into the vehicle.

"Where to?" he asked a she pulled away from the curb.

"The Hollands" you said as Mikey smirked at you through the rear-view mirror. Mikey was used to dropping you off at the Hollands household, knowing that you and the youngest Holland were quite good friends.

"You staying for the holidays?" he asked, you nodded.

"Yeah, mum and dad are staying in the states this year" you said.

Mikey knew about your relationship with your parents, and the fact that you didn't live with them. Him and your dad went to school together in Wisconsin, and years later, when they moved to London, where you were born, him and Mikey had stayed in touch.

"Alright here you are" he said as the black cab came to a holt outside 29 Glenthorne Road.

"Thanks Mikey" you said as you handed the man 10 quid, "Keep the change, dad would want you to" you smiled as you hopped out quickly taking your suitcase out from the back. The man honked the horn one more time as he drove away.

You walked up the steps of the house, knocking on the door. Seconds later, your ginger best friend welcomed you at the door, tackling into a hug.

The boy didn't even bother closing the door, only concentrating on hugging you tightly. As you both pulled away, you laughed at the boys excitement, matching yours perfectly.

"Oh Y/n dear it's so lovely to see you" Nikki pushed past her youngest son, ushering you in. Paddy closed the door as he followed behind the two women into the kitchen.

"It's lovely to see you too Nikki, thank you for letting me stay" you smiled at the redhead woman in front of you.

"Ahh L/n, good to see you love" Dominic greeted you with a big hug. You were like a daughter to him, "Boys come down, Y/n's here" he shouted. All you hear was a stamped of feet before the other three Holland boys appeared in the kitchen, panting.

"Good to see you Y/n" Sam smiled at you, Harry pulled you in for a hug and Tom ruffled your hair. It felt nice to be around the Hollands, they were so full of life and comfort, and they all adored you, well, one more than the others.

"Awh we're stealing Y/n from Paddy" Harry teased, looking at the youngest Holland who was leaning against the wall. Paddy rolled his eyes playfully, Nikki and Tom stifled a laugh at the sight of you and Paddy's red cheeks.

"Moving on. How are your parents dear?" Nikki asked as she pulled you away from the boys, who just laughed.

"They're alright, they've been squabbling though" you sighed as you rested your elbows on the counter.

You knew your parents were always arguing with one another, but you would have expected them to control themselves while you are with them.

Nikki gave you a sympathetic smile as she gave you a cup of tea, which you gladly accepted.

"I'm sure everything will be fine Y/n, everyone squabbles from time to time" Nikki reassured you, "Right well I'm going to let you settle in. I'm sure Paddy will help you" she smiled as you picked up your suitcase, walking into the living room to find the ginger boy.

"You coming to help me or not?" You poked your head into the room, the five boys sat on the sofas. Paddy laughed as he got up, earning a smirk from his brothers as he grabbed your suitcase, taking it up the stairs.

"Wipe those smirks off your faces before they get stuck" you teased as you left the room, laughs echoing through the hallway.

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Paddy had already started putting your clothes in the wardrobe when you walked into the room, making you chuckle as you started hanging your hoodies, some which belonged to the redhead next to you.

He looked over at you, raising an eyebrow, "Hey aren't those my hoodies?" he asked. You closed the doors quickly.

"No" you said, with a tight-lipped smile. He chuckled, pushing past you as he opened the wardrobe again. He took out a hoodie, turning to look at you.

"So this isn't one of my hoodies?" he smirked as you shook your head frantically, "You sure?" he said.

"Absolutely" you said as you snatched the hoodie out of his hand, putting it on, "See it fits me, so it's definitely mine" you stated as you twirled around, the sleeves flailing around. Paddy only laughed as he threw you over his shoulder, throwing you onto the bed as he tickled you.

You shrieked trying to wriggle out of his grasp, but he had a firm grip on you, making near to impossible to move.

"Ok, ok, OK!" you panted as he stopped, "It might be yours, but it's comfy so I'm keeping in" you crossed your arms and pouted at the boy. He flopped onto the bed next to you, laughing.

You heard a quiet click, making you look towards the door, but no one was there. What you didn't see was Harry taking a photo of you and Paddy before rushing down stairs again.

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𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 '𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿'. 𝗶'𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗺𝗱 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵. 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 ♡︎