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"Thank you."

Arkin is combing her hair while she's resting her head on his chest. She calmed down after Ellison brought her home.

"I am always here." He whispered, "I won't leave you."

Eleanor nodded. She hugged Ellison tighter and the latter did the same. They hugged each other until Ellison heard Eleanor's stomach growl. Malakas siyang natawa na ikinasimangot ni Eleanor.

"You didn't tell me you're hungry." He said, still laughing.

"E, wala akong gana kanina." She said.

"Kahit pa. Wait mo 'ko, order tayo online." He said and got up from bed to get his phone.

Bumalik siya sa tabi ni Eleanor at niyakap ito habang nago-order ng kakainin nilang dalawa. Eleanor looked at her boyfriend and smiled like an idiot. Para siyang teenager na kinikilig kay Ellison.

"Bukas na tayo mag-celebrate ng Pasko?" Ellison asked.

Tumango si Eleanor. Tinititigan pa rin si Ellison. Bumilis ang tibok ng puso n'ya nang tumingin sa kan'ya si Ellison. Ellison stared back at her, from her eyes slowly to her lips.

"May I?" He whispered.

Nilapit n'ya ang mukha n'ya sa dalaga at tinitigan ang labi nito. The moment Eleanor nodded her head, he claimed her lips.

It was their first kiss as girlfriend and boyfriend. It feels surreal. The warmth of their lips are giving each other's comfort and ease. Eleanor put her hand on his neck and angled her face for a better kiss.

She couldn't believe that he will settle down to her. It was unbelievable knowing he is a playboy and dated girls. Ellison and Allison are the same. Both are notorious playboy.

"Hoy, Arkin at Valentine! Buksan n'yo 'tong pintuan, hindi pa New Year para sa putukan!"

Pareho silang napahiwalay sa isa't isa at tumingin sa labas ng pinto ng kuwarto nila. Rinig nila ang kalabog mula ro'n. Naiiling na tumayo si Ellison at binuksan ang pintuan. Bumungad sa kanila ang mga pinsan nila at mga kaibigan nila. Pati si Aerron at Aya ay mayro'n din.

"Ba't kayo andito?" Tanong ni Ellison, pumasok muli sa kuwarto at nahiga sa kama.

Eleanor sat down and looked at them. She greeted her friends by raising her brows. Aya shyly greeted her because she looks intimidated by her.

"We will celebrate Christmas together! Boring n'yo naman, bukas pa kayo magpa-pasko." Cade said, seating on their bed.

Roczy winked at her, telling her that she knows what happened earlier. She smiled at her a little that's why she went to her and hugged her.

"I love you," she whispered.

"And from now on, we will celebrate Christmases and New Year, okay?! We are family now!" It was Nova.

Ito naman talaga ang balak nila noon pa, ang kaso lang ay hindi in good terms sila Ellison at Eleanor noon kaya hindi nila nagawa ang plano. But now, they will continue what tradition will they do.

"I love you." She whispered to Ellison while watching their friends put the food they brought.

Ellison kissed her temple and hugged her behind. "I love you, tangi. More than words."

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