NEW GIRL | JANTHONY

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Jasmine's POV

"Mom, I'm so sorry I couldn't make it for Christmas this year. I've just been so busy this year, I haven't even thought about the holidays. But, Merry Christmas. My present should be there soon. Call me back when you can. Love you." I leave a voicemail for my mom. I couldn't make it home for the holidays and I felt so bad. I literally don't even have a Christmas tree. The whole morning I've just been watching cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies and eating more candy canes than I care to admit.

I was just about to turn on A Christmas Kiss when I got a text from Anthony. It just said Merry Christmas and something about a party for anyone who wasn't away for the holidays. Hey. I'm not away for the holidays. Maybe I should go. I replied to him saying Merry Christmas and I'd go. I didn't think anyone would be there though. Everyone was probably with their family or girlfriends/boyfriends/husbands/wives. Unfortunately, I was single and didn't have someone to celebrate Christmas with. Plus, if anyone did ask me out, I'd have to turn them down. I've had a crush on Anthony from the moment I saw him.

A couple hours later and I realize I have to start getting ready. I take a shower and throw on a red flannel, jeans, brown boots and put my hair in a bun. I put on makeup kinda like Maria's. Foundation, blush, red lipstick. After I finish getting ready, I look at the clock. I had 15 minutes to get there. I quickly grab my purse and run out my apartment door.

There were definitely more people than I expected at Anthony's party. Oak was there, Daveed, Jonathan and his boyfriend, and a couple other people who were probably Anthony's friends. "Jasmine?!" I hear Anthony ask from across the room. He was wearing an ugly Christmas sweater. "Hi," I say awkwardly. "Thanks for inviting me." He nods and says, "No problem. Glad you could make it." He hands me a drink and walks away to go talk with Oak. Meanwhile, I continue to awkwardly stand in one of the corners and awkwardly dance to the music. Everything about this is awkward. Maybe I should just leave.... Just as I was about to, someone yells: "Hey! Lets play spin the bottle!" Someone grabs my arm and drags me over to play.

Everyone gathers around a beer bottle under a mistletoe hanging from the ceiling. "Okay, do y'all know how to play?" The same girl who announced we were playing the game asks. Everyone nods and she spins the bottle. "Anthony! And..." She spins it again. I thought it landed on me, but it was the girl next to me. "And Isabella!" They both lean in but before I could actually see them kiss I walked away. I just couldn't see him kissing that girl without feeling heartbroken.

I walk into the bathroom and look in the mirror. I try to give myself a pep talk before someone knocks on the door. "One sec." I sniffle. "Its me. Anthony." I sigh and open the door. He walks in and closes it behind him. "Are you okay? I saw you run off and I wanted to check on you." He says. "Are you crying?" I shake my head. "N-No. I was just... yeah..." He wraps me in a hug. "Why?" I shake my head again. "Its so dumb. Its nothing." I say. "Is it about that stupid spin the bottle game?" I nod my head slowly. "I'm not interested in Isabella, Jasmine. I don't love her." I pull away from his hug. "That's what they all say. I saw the way you reacted when you knew you'd be kissing her. Looked to me like you were interested." Anthony rolls his eyes. "You know why I'm not interested? It's because I love you." He grabs me and pulls me into a kiss. At first I was shocked but then melt into the kiss. Then there's a fricken knock at the door to ruin it. We quickly let go of each other. Oak peeks his head in the room. "Are you guys okay? I heard yelling." I laugh. "Yeah. We're fine." He nods his head and leaves.

I guess I did finally get my Christmas Kiss.

(A/N - MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Sorry this chapter is like a cheesy christmas romance movie bUT I WAS LITERALLY SQUEALINGm AT MY OWN WRITING AND ITS LIKE 1AM AND IM SO TIRED but thanks for reading guys and Merry Christmas!!! Xoxo)

P.S - I have a new story drafted but idk if you guys would read it. Its a hamilton modern au but tell me if you guys would actually read it. I've written one before but it was trash so I deleted it: Okay I'm done now bye