A Cozy Christmas

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Everly stirred in her bed, the anticipation of Christmas morning tingling through her veins. With a burst of excitement, she sprang up, and ran to Alex and Zack's room.

Alex smiled to himself as he heard her nudging the door to their bedroom gently.

"She's awake." He whispered so only Zack could hear.

"I know. But Santa was up until 2am."'Zack whispered.

Suddenly Everly was jumping on the bed. Shaking the whole thing and making Alex and Zack shift around.

"It's Christmas morning! Santa came!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with glee.

She stopped jumping and landed with an "ooompf" between them.

"Morning sweetheart." Alex said with a chuckle.

"Get up Daddy! SANTA CAME!!" Everly said as she starts pulling on Alex's arm.

Her attempts to force Alex to sit up are useless. So she turns her attention too Zack.

"Daddy Zacky. Can you make sure Daddy gets up. Pleeeeeeeease." Everly begs.

"But it is so cozy. Just stay here in bed with us." Zack says and he wraps his arms around Everly.

He pulls her down and he snuggles her. She is trying to wiggle free, but Zack is tickling her and she is giggling.

After a few minutes of this, Zack and Alex, still half-asleep, exchanged smiles before they start climbing out of bed.

"Fine you win. But breakfast first."Alex declared as he sat up.

"Ugggggggh DADDY NO!" Everly exclaimed angrily.

She continuously pounded her fists into the blankets, displaying her anger.

"Excuse me?" Alex says sharply.

His tone conveying that Everly should not speak like that to him, and that her temper tantrum isn't appropriate. Zack sucks in a quick breath.

"Everly! Apologize please. You have no reason to yell at your dad like that." Zack warns.

Everly rolls her eyes but rolls over to face Alex. "I am sorry daddy . I just would like to open presents before breakfast. I can't leave them under the tree any longer."

Alex shakes his head. "First of all, don't roll your eyes, that is seen as very rude to a lot of people.  Secondly, there has been presents under the tree for weeks they can wait another hour. Breakfast first."

Zack looked at Everly, arms crossed as she kept looking at him to bail her out. He wasn't going to... but she kept trying.

"Sorry Daddy. I am just excited."  Everly said softly.

Alex smiled softly at her. "I know honey, but you still need to be nice."

Everly nodded and they all finally got out of the bed.

With Everly leading the way, they made their way to the living room, the scent of pine from the tree filling the air.

In the kitchen, Alex worked his magic, whipping up a feast fit for the occasion. Everly's eyes sparkled as she watched him, her stomach growling in anticipation. Eggs sizzled in the pan, bacon crackled, and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the room.

Breakfast was a joyous affair, laughter echoing off the walls as they savored each bite. Everly's smile never wavered as she relished in the warmth of the moment, surrounded by the two people she loved most.

After breakfast, they gathered around the Christmas tree, presents piled high beneath its branches. Everly's excitement bubbled over as she tore into each gift with gusto, Zach and Alex watching with fondness.

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