Aspen
"Why do you decorate for Christmas, if you're not even going to be here?" Theo asks as he lay sprawled out like a starfish on my bed.
"It's called Christmas cheer, Theodore." I say, plugging in the Christmas lights that hung around my room.
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear." He says, a cheeky grin on his face as he quotes Buddy the Elf.
"Great movie." I say, climbing on top of him.
I let out a deep breath, my cheek resting against his chest. "Maybe you could just could home with me for Christmas." I suggest for the millionth time.
"Aspen, we've talked about this. You know I'd love to."
I sigh, "I know. But, you have a stupid sister." I say sarcastically.
"You love her." He says, lifting his head to look at me.
"Unfortunately." I tease.
"I'll be there for New Year's." He says and I grin.
"What day are you coming up again?"
"The morning of New Year's Eve." He answers, slipping his hand under my sweatshirt.
"Okay.." I whisper. "What movie do you want to watch?" I ask, reaching for my laptop.
"Elf." He says and I grin.
"Figured." I say, sitting up on my knees between his legs, my computer resting on top of my thighs as I type in my password.
I get the movie set up as Theo moves to sit up against the wall. I crawl back between his legs, resting my back against his chest.
"Are you sure you're okay with meeting, basically, my entire family?" I ask, looking up at him.
"Yes, Aspen.", he chuckles, "You're starting to make me think that you don't want me to."
"No, of course I want you to. It's just, they're kinda a lot."
"Have you met my sister?" He asks and I laugh.
"Yes but, there's a whole bunch of them over at Christmas." I say and he grins.
"I like big Christmases. I think they're fun."
"It is fun. I'm sad my Uncle Chris won't be there. You two would get along great." I say and he chuckles.
"Where's he gonna be at?"
"Him and my aunt and cousins are in Spain right now. My cousin has some big soccer tournament." I say and he nods.
"Seems serious."
"It is. He's only 17. He's playing against 20 year olds."
"That's big." He says and I nod.
"I know."
*
"Text me when you land." Theo says, our arms wrapped around each other.
"You too." I say and I feel him nod.
"Now Boarding for Flight 32B, to Miami, Florida. First Class Seats."
"That's me." I frown.
Theo pulls away before he dips his head down, his lips meet mine.
He pulls away and I groan, "I'll see you in nine days."
"I know." I pout, forcing myself to removes my arms from his waist.
I turn around, grabbing my suitcase handle and dragging it behind me. I stop and turn on my heel, leaving my bag where it's at I jog to where Theo is standing. "One more." I say, puling his face down to mine.
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In Dirty Harmony
RomanceAll Greyson Rhodes (secretly) wished for was for one of his sons to play hockey just like him. What happens when it's his daughter that follows in his footsteps instead? Meet Aspen Rhodes: The first girl to be on a college men's hockey team. Only, s...