I Love You, Ian Somerhalder: A Fresh Start

Thirteen

The next few weeks went smoothly, with lots of time spent on set, a few group lunches and one last Christmas shopping trip with the girls. 

Now it was Christmas Eve and everyone was at Paul and Phoebe's house. Daniel was like an excited puppy, impossible to control. So Amy and I ended up helping Kat in the kitchen, preparing all of the vegetables for dinner tomorrow. 

When everything was done (and Daniel finally stopped eating sweets) we settled down to watch Elf in the living room. Ian and I spread out across a whole sofa, so everyone else had to fit on two others and the floor.

Sorry not sorry. 

The film finished and it was around 11:00pm, so we headed to bed, not wanting to be awake at midnight. 

"WAKE UP!!!!!" 

I heard the voice sounding from next to the bed. I groaned and leaning further into Ian's side. 

"Go away Daniel."

"BUT IT'S CHRISTMAAAAASSS!!!" he yelled. 

Immediately, I sat up and rubbed my eyes, yawning but with the biggest grin on my face. Turning around, I saw that Ian still lay sleeping. I shooed Daniel out of the room. I leaned down and kissed Ian's forehead, then cheeks, nose, chin and when he didn't stir, his lips. He smirked, "That's what I was waiting for."

"You were fake sleeping to get kisses out of me? That's so stupid because you know I'll kiss you anyways." So I did. I kissed him for so long that someone had to come and knock on the door yet again. 

"Coming!" I called, and got up. As I left the room, I turned back to Ian, "Merry Christmas, by the way," I chirped. 

Everyone was keen to open presents straight away but we had to wait for Amy and Joseph, who seemed to prefer spending Christmas day romantically in their bedroom (ugh).

When they eventually emerged, it was around 12'o'clock (ugh again), so we began opening gifts straight away. 

Ian and I got a cute photo album from Paul and Phoebe, Kat gave me gift vouchers to Hollister and my favourite bakery, then from Candice I received a set of amazing candles and some cute pajamas. the boys mostly just gave me wine and chocolate because they didn't know what to get. But it was ok. I love wine and chocolate. The only exception to that theme was Ethan, because he gave me our traditional pair of pineapple socks (that's a long story for another time) as well as the maze runner book series. Amy gave me an amazing gift of the cutest friendship bracelet and new ghd straighteners because she broke mine a few weeks ago. 

I hugged everyone and then it was my turn to give my gifts. 

For Paul, Daniel and Joseph: wine and matching onesies (which they actually put on then and there).

For Phoebe, Kat and Candice: fancy chocolates and pretty charm bracelets. 

For Ethan: banana socks and GTA5 for his new play station. 

For Amy: A t-shirt with my face on it and her favorite perfume (Georgio Armani Si)

When everyone else had their presents, Ian and I were the only two remaining to exchange them. 

Firstly, I gave him mine. It was tickets to see his favourite comedian, as well as some new, soft, tops and joggers (mostly for my cuddling comfort), some heavy weights that he'd wanted for a while, his favourite aftershave set and a Rolex watch. 

"Nat, you didn't have to do this. I know you're not the richest human. You can't spoil me like this," he insisted when he'd opened them.  

"No, no. If I couldn't afford it, would I provide it?" I queried. 

"Probably. Because you're the sweetest, most generous person I've ever met," he replied, leaning down to kiss me, "Now, open your own gifts."

I nodded and looked around me. There were no gifts there. Ian quickly ran out of the room and returned with a big box; he placed it in front of me. I cautiously opened it and looked in side. Staring back up at me was the cutest little pomeranian-husky puppy. 

I squealed loudly and picked it up. The fur was so soft!

"Oh my gosh! It's so cuute!!" 

"Haha yeah," Ian answered, "What are you gonna name him?"

"Hmmmm....... I think I'll go with Ash." I hugged my new puppy tightly and went to thank Ian with a kiss. 

"I'm not done yet." He stated before handing me an envelope. I reluctantly handed Ash to Candice and took the envelope. 

Inside was a card with several images of new York on the front. I opened it up and inside it read:

"You and me,

a week in New York

@ the Waldorf Astoria hotel 

15th-22nd January

Merry Christmas baby"

I began to tear up in happiness. I practically jumped onto Ian and hugged him tightly, repeatedly telling him thank you. 

I heard snickers behind me and Paul said, "If you guys need to go to your room, you're more than welcome."

I quickly pulled away, "We're good, thanks." I rolled my eyes. 

"We are? But I wanna go to the room." Ian whined in my ear. 

I shoved his chest playfully and said, "Later. But I'm hungry now."

The rest of the day was spent eating too much food, drinking and playing games. We ended the day by watching Arthur Christmas and headed to bed at around 1:00am. 

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