Twelve Days of Christmas

Jingle bells.

The boys were up to something. They've been running off, eye talking going on more than normal. Quick texts. Sang was beginning to worry. Does this have something to do with her? Dinner was a quiet affair with Bly Nathan and her there. Every one else had things to do. Nathan asked if she wanted to watch a little TV before bed. She made hot chocolate for both of them and sat on the sofa. She wasn't paying much attention to the TV. She started thinking about gifts for the boys. What will she gift them. She didn't have much money and she refused to borrow from them. She was in deep thought when Nathan's phone rang. He talked for a minute then hung up.
"Are you ready for bed peanut"?
"Yes. Who was that? Do you have to leave"? She asked him.
"It was Gabe telling me about a job we have to do."
She was sad that they have to work during the holidays. She got under the blanket as Nathan came in.
"Good night honey". She murmured.
Nathan took her fingers in his mouth. "Goodnight peanut".
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Sang woke to the sound of laughter. She turned to feel Nathan next to her. But the bed was empty. She never woke up to an empty bed anymore.... Where is he? She heard laughter again this time with jingles. Jingles! She jumped up on the bed.
"She's up"! Yelled Luke holding a Mistletoe over his head. "You've got to kiss me now sugar!"
Sang laughed and gave him a kiss on his cheek, only he grabbed her face and planted a kiss on her lips.
"Go wash up everyone is waiting" he said pulling her out of the bed.
When Sang came out Luke held out his hand. "Close your eyes cupcake. Open them only when I tell you to."
"What's going on" Sang was excited. A surprise? For what?
Luke led her out to the living room. She could hear the others. The smell of spring soap told her Mr. Blackbourne was next to her.
"Good morning Ms. Sorenson" he said.
"Good morning Mr. Blackbourne" he was here too!
"Open your eyes Pookie" she heard Sean say.
It could only be described as a dream. First thing she saw when she opened her eyes was the huge Christmas tree in the corner of the living room. The smell of fresh pine hitting her nose. How she didn't smell it before she couldn't say. The whole room, no the whole house was decorated. She liked around in wonder.
"How? When?" She was stuttering.
"Surprise" Sean said loudly.
Sang was wrapped up in a big hug from behind. "Do you like it baby?" North asked her after giving her a kiss on the head.
"When did you guys do this?"
"Last night. We wanted to surprise you." Kota answered.
"This is your first fucking Christmas with us. We are celebrating" Gabriel answered.
"Do you like it princess" Victor hugged her.
"It's beautiful" Sang whispered. It really was. The whole place looked like a dream to her.
"Come baby. Let's have breakfast first." North pulled her into the kitchen. Food was already on the counter top.
After breakfast Gabriel took her inside to get dressed. Somehow a red dress with pretty collar and a bow on the side was in her closet. Sang was very sure she's never seen that dress before. Gabriel took out stalkings and ankle boots to go with it.
"Did you shop again Meanie". Sang looked at him.
"Stop worrying about shit and get dressed."
When Sang came back to the living room all the boys stood up and started towards the door dragging her outside.
She was stunned when she saw the outside of the house. It was decorated beautifully in holiday mood. Wreaths on the door and Windows, lights, bows the whole package.
"Wow! You guys did this in one night!" She asked incredulously.
"Do you like your surprise Ms. Sorenson"? Mr. Blackbourne asked her.
She looked at him not understanding.
"This is your first Christmas with us. So we wanted to make it special for you. We have more things planned." He explained.
Sang just looked at him. Then tears filled her eyes. She went towards him and without hesitation gave him a hug. "Thank you" she whispered. Then she turned around to the rest of them.
"Why is she crying" North asked in panic. "Are you hurt baby. You don't like it. We'll take it down."
Sang wrapped her arms around him and said "I'm okay North Star. I'm happy. This is perfect".
The all sighed with relief.
"There's more cupcake! We all are on vacation!" Luke screamed happily.
"What do you mean". Sang asked.
"We all took time off from the academy. From now till Christmas we will all be home and spend it as a family. " Mr. Blackbourne explained.
"But first there's a present for you." Sean came forward with a small box in his hand.
"But it's not Christmas yet"!
"Never mind that ten, open it" Kota told her.
Sang took her time opening the wrapper. She wanted to cherish the moment.
"Fuck trouble! You are supposed to tear the wrapper and open it". Gabriel muttered.
"Leave her alone Gabe. Let baby take her time."
"But it's such a pretty wrap Meanie. I don't want to ruin it." Sang pouted. But she was done opening the box.
Inside in soft velvet laid a small porcelain tree. Sang took it out of the box. It was beautiful. The colors perfect. She could almost identify each leaf and small fruit. And the bird on the branch. She took a better look at, turning it around in her hand. She looked up at Sean.
"A partridge in a pear tree"! She whispered. Tears were filling up her eyes. "You got me a partridge in a pear tree".
"She's crying! Why is she crying!" Luke said in a panicky voice. "Make her stop".
Sang laughed. "It's okay Luke. Happy tears." She said, giving Sean a hug. "It's beautiful" she said.
"Well baby! This is your vacation. We do everything you want. And make you happy". North told her.
Sang just stood there looking at her present, grinning.
The boys all looked at her and each other. Mission accomplished. Sang was happy. This will be a vacation
for all of them. Together.
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I want to finish this before vacation starts. I it might feel rushed. Comments, praise or criticism is always welcome.