"Wait, I also got something for the rest of you." I spoke up, grabbing the four envelopes in my inner jacket pocket.
"Whoa, we said only one secret Santa gift." Kie said as she noticed the envelopes.
"Yeah, well, it's due time I got you all these." I passed the envelopes out before leaning back against the door of the Twinkie.
"No fucking way!" JJ shouted as he opened his. A big grin on his face as he looked up at me then back down. "This is amazing, Xena!"
"Are you serious?" I grinned as Pope held the paper up. "Is this real?" I nodded grinning as he smiled.
"T. VIP?" I shrugged.
"Only the best for y'all." The three boys high-fived excitedly. I turned to look at Kie.
"Now I know that violence isn't your fav-"
"I love it." Kie said looking to me. "It's for you. So I'll make an exception." I pulled her into a side hug.
"Now, I only put your tickets in there, but I can get more if y'all want to bring a date or parents?" I offered as I tucked the large home-made weighted blanket Pope had given me tighter around my form. The softness mixed with the comforting weight calming me down as I waited for their feedback.
"I think we are good. We can be each other's dates." Kie said, the others agreeing as they noticed me curling into the blanket more.
"Now I just need my side to heal so I can make this fight one of my best."
"We're certain you'll be back and running in no time." Kie assured as she fiddled with the charm bracelet I had gotten her. All profits of that bracelet and the three charms went to sea turtle habitats but they had other sea life donations. They're even looking to expand to land animals too.
"Thanks guys." I tightened my hold on the blanket. They chuckled at my state. "What?" I asked as the blanket was up to my chin. "It's really comfortable." I defended realizing they were laughing at me and the blanket.
"We're not saying anything, T." John B out his hands in the air, a smile glued to his lips.
"Yeah, glad you like it, Xena." I smiled kindly at Pope thanking him again.
"You look cute. It's adorable, but a bit strange." Kie admitted her head tilting as she put her words together.
"Yeah. It's weird. You look, harmless." I narrowed my eyes at JJ. "I mean well. Damn, if I didn't know better I'd say you wanted to hit me, Wifey." It was silent in the Twinkie before we all let out a laugh. Mine softer as I was still sore from my injury.
We hung out for the next two hours. We talk and laughed, overall having a great time. I shared capri-suns with Pope and refused to share my blanket with JJ. I braided Kie's hair and let John B attempt to braid mine. Shockingly, wasn't terrible.
When it was time to go. The air shifted and the mood grew somber. So I, as the oldest, had to make light of it.
"Now hold on. There is still seven hours until the 26th. So go enjoy your dinners, get into some reasonable trouble, but have fun. I know it won't be nearly as fun without me-" they groaned as I teased them, "but we're all there in spirit, yeah? Thanks for an amazing Christmas guys."
We shared a hug before they all got in the Twinkie and left. John B and JJ going to drop the other two off at their respected homes before joining Big John for dinner. I sat in my mom's car waiting for them to leave, listening to the soft ballad playing through the car.
I couldn't help but let my mind wander.
It would be so easy to pull out all my money from the bank and just drive.
My mom has Gray, the gang is with family or each other, my dad has his new people in Texas. And I, well, I'd have myself, some money, and this car.
But I won't.
I slam on the window by my head scared me. I jerked in the seat, whipping my head towards the window as I winced from the pain.
"Oh shit! I'm sorry." I just held my hand over my side as I stared down the intruder.
"How can I help you, Kelce?" He leaned in the window glancing down at my side before my eyes.
"Is it that bad?" I nodded. "Shit. I wanted to come check on you when the gym opened back up. But I was on a walk with my family and saw you so I figured I'd say hi and check in."
I smiled, patting his folded hands the pain that had flared up subsiding.
"Merry Christmas, Kelce." I kept it short.
"Right, yeah, Merry Christmas, X."
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