Fairy Tale

Chapter 50: Christmas with the Lee's

Christmas break was the best Christmas break Emily had had since before her dad brought the Pages into her life. Minho's grandparents had flown in from across the country. And Papa Lee's brother and his family also flew in and were staying in the house. Emily got to experience family and cousins, something she never ever had.

There were a lot of males in the house, Minho's two cousins were also guys who loved sports. And of course they were all incredibly tall and massive. Jin was in grade 12 his senior year, and was the states swim champion and was louder and more charismatic, loving the attention. Kaito was in grade 10 and was very into basketball, and was the quietest of the three.

Grandma and Grandpa Lee and uncle Lee and family stayed in the upstairs suite on the other side of the house. George had officially moved into the basement suite, it was like a full hotel in the Lee's. There was always someone in the house, always food lots of laughter and always conversations, lots of arguing over sports. Emily stuck with Mama and Grandma Lee, and his Auntie in the kitchen. At first Emily felt very uncomfortable around so many people, but she loosened up over time. They of course knew of the situation with Emily and Jorge. The first few days his cousins teased her and Minho but when Papa Lee put his foot down after a panic attack they realized how serious her situation was they become quite protective of her as well. Papa Lee sat the boys down and explained a bit more in detail what was going on, while Minho pulled Emily into her room and helped her with her panic.

"Like they actually attacked her AT school?" Jin asked.

"Yes." Papa Lee growled, "this is more then just some girlfriend in my house, son. This is a shucked situation, police, and lawyers are involved. She was a child in need of a safe home, and then she grew into family. So if I hear of anymore picking on that girl we will have more then just a conversation. Emily and Jorge are part of this family, am I clear you two?"

"Yes. Sorry Uncle Ki. Serioy, we didn't know!"

"I understand. However, you shouldn't be talking about things you don't fully understand. You don't know the full situation and I would remind you Lee's are leaders. And leaders treat others with dignity and respect. That girl will be in this family for a very long time, so get used to her." He leaned back in his chair and folded his huge arms. The two huge boys looked down sheepishly as Minho walked back into the kitchen.

"How's she doing?" Papa asked.

"Sleeping." He snapped narrowing his eyes at his cousins. "She hyperventilated so bad she just about passed out. Bear and Mom are with her."

"What exactly triggered it?"

"His shucked comment about being a gold digger."

Papa growled slightly in annoyance.

"Dude! Seriously I'm sorry! I didn't know!" Kiato cried, he really did look sorry and close to his own panic. Minho's anger washed away.

"Ya, I know. But you have no idea the klunk she's gone through." He ran a hand through his hair in frustration. " I need to go for a run."

"We'll come. And you can explain everything." Jin suggested.

While they ran, Minho told his cousins everything about their situation, how it all played out, what's going on with the school and lawyers, the police, the bullies at school. By the end of his explain borg boys looked like they were ready to knock some heads.

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Emily learned that the entire Lee family had the same signature intense cold look of stone, but under the intense eyes and angry glare, they were the softest nicest people.