Chapter 31 ~ Merry Christmas (Part 1)

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I sighed and stared at the textbook in front of me. "Damn, this is so boring!" I muttered, slamming the book closed. Gramps had me catching up on all the latest magic crap. I stared out the window across from me. I sat on my bed, in my room wishing that school could disappear. As the snow flakes fell I thought of a certain silverhaired girl. I shivered as a draft came. I'm not even sure if it was a draft, or if the thought of MiraJane being at my house as often as she was freaked me out. I shrugged and got off my bed and checked my phone. 6:45 A.M. it read.

"Why are you up so early?" Gramps asked, coming into my room.

"Oh, you know," I started mentally rolling my eyes. "The usual, sitting here, trying to get some work done."

"It's Christmas Break," he scoffed. "Natsu just called, saying it wouldn't go through on your phone. He's having everyone over today, for a miniature Christmas."

"Yipe!" I mutter saracastically. "Because I need a bunch of lunatics to get me through the Holidays."

"Those lunatics are the people you hang out with on a daily basis."

"I mean, they're awesome don't get me wrong!" I retorted. "But it's Natsu,"

"Quit your yapping," he hissed. "Mira!" The old man called. "You're going to Natsu's right?" My face flushed to a pale color.

Dammit, I thought. Now I have to go!

"Of course!" Mirajane called sweetly. Markov turned to me with a smile.

"Yeah, it's a sleepover thing, get packed and get out." He slammed my door and I groaned.

"Fine then," I muttered. "Hopefully the guys are going too, otherwise I'm screwed."

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Beep! Beep! I slammed my hand down on the alarm clock and shoved my face into my pillow, for the third time.

My phone rang and groggily I picked it up. "Hello," I said into it.

"Hey, Jellal," said Natsu. What!? Why is he calling me at like 7:00 A.M.? "Look, I'm having a party tonight, sleepover type thing. Requested by Luce, don't ask. For Christmas. Wanna come? All the girls and guys are coming so far." I grinned into my phone.

"It's so awesome how you and Lucy have names for each other," I said softly.

"Shut up and answer the question."

"Ooh, salty are we?" I said with a smirk. "Yeah, I'll be there, what time?"

"Eight AM," Natsu answered, an hour from now.

"Seriously? Sheesh!"

"Yeah, so hurry and get your ass over here."

"Yeah, yeah. Shut up, I'll be there in twenty." I hung up the phone and opened
My back pack, shoving clothes in. I grabbed all the stuff I would need and I ran out of the house, with my keys. I hopped in my car and put the keys in ignition. I quickly drove to Target and casually checked my phone: 7:15 AM. I had around ten minutes to spare.

We had all picked a Secret Santa last week, and I had ended up getting Erza. To be completely honest, I think Mira rigged the thing. I know who the guys got.
Natsu got Lucy, Gray got Juvia, Loke ended up getting Lisanna, I feel bad. Gajeel got Levy, and Laxus got Mira. I hope I'm not forgetting anyone.

I shook my head and walked to the jewelry department. I scanned it up and down until I found something I knew Erza would like. A black choker with a red gem on it, that matched her hair. I smiled at myself and went to check out.

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