The Foster

part 54

Today was finally winter break. We just got out of school and we're on our way home. Rachel actually wasn't as stuck up as she seems, we're starting to get along.

"I'm so excited to go to my dads on christmas! They are letting me do an overnight visit on christmas eve." Rachel said.

"Wow that's great. I wish I had the ability to do that." I said politely.

"How far away does your dad live?" Ross asked.

"Maybe six, seven hours? I'm not exactly sure. I know it's so much warmer than here." Rachel told us.

When we got home, Anna was still laying down on the couch. Although she was recovering well, I could tell she was in pain.

"Hey Anna, can Ross and I go to town? I wanna get a few things." I asked as we got home. Ross didn't know I was going to ask this, but I had good plans.

"Of course, done be out too late. Home before ten tonight please." Anna said.

I went to my room and changed to something cuter than what I wore to school. Ross was ready by the time I was.

"So where are you wanting to go?" Ross asked as he started driving.

"Maybe just Walmart. I want to get a few things for everyone for christmas." I told him.

"Like what? I thought you said you already got all your presents with Jake." Ross said.

"I did, but there's some other things I want to get. It's a surprise though!" I smiled.

"Fine, fine. Walmart isn't too far away." Ross agreed. 

I already had a mental list of what I needed to get. Hot chocolate obviously, a box of christmas cookies for us all to bake, and hopefully matching pjs for everyone! I don't know if they would think it's cheesy but I think it's cute so i'll go with it.

The trip to Walmart was quick and easy. Ross didn't feel good so he stayed in the car while I ran in. I got everything I needed in a rush so he wouldn't have to wait long, but I got the job done.

"You want to go somewhere else? Maybe we could watch a movie... go for ice cream? We have until ten to get back home." I suggested.

"Not really, I don't feel the best. I just want to go home. I wasn't planning on going to town today." Ross said.

"Wow, okay. Well sorry for dragging you out here when you just wanted to stay home. Next time i'll ask someone else to take me." I said in a bitchy tone. He deserved it.

"Seriously Camille? You know what I mean." He said bluntly and turned up the music. The rest of the ride was simply the radio, Ross didn't say another word.

We got home around five. I decided to help Anna make dinner tonight so we could have a home made meal. Ross went straight to his room and Rachel came out to help.

"I was thinking lasagna." Anna told us.

"Great, I love lasagna." I said. It was one of my favorites.

We got everything we needed out and started the instructions Anna had on her phone from Pinterest.

"What's wrong with Ross?" Anna asked.

"I don't know, I guess he doesn't feel good." I told her.

We put the lasagna in the oven and went to the living room to watch a movie while we waited.

"I'm going to my room." Rachel said.

"We should look at Christmas lights this weekend!" I told Anna.

"That would be fun!" Anna told me. I didn't know if she was fully up for it so I let the topic go. "We have a party every year on the day before christmas eve, you can invite a few friends if you want." She told me.

Once the lasagna was done, everyone went to the dining room to eat. Anna put some on everyone's plate, it smelled and tasted amazing.

"Thanks for making dinner guys." Ross said.

"It was all Camille. She's pro." Rachel smiled at me. Maybe we would get along after all.

"I already told Camille this, but we're having a party the day before christmas eve. You can each invite a few friends over. Some neighbors and family friends will also be coming over." Anna told us.

"Okay awesome. This year has gone by so fast." Ross said.

After dinner, I put away the leftovers and Ross cleaned the dishes. Anna went to shower and who knows where Rachel was. Probably in her room as usual.

"Do you want to watch a movie tonight?" Ross asked me.

"Sure. Downstairs?" I asked. He nodded. "Let me get changed real quick and then i'll meet you down there."

I went to my room and put on some sweatpants and a tank top. After I pulled up my hair and washed my face, I grabbed my blanket and went downstairs. Ross was sitting on the couch already.

"The new Jumanji, it just came out online. I heard it's really funny." Ross said. I sat down beside him.

"Nice. Want some?" I offered to share my blanket. He got under and wrapped his hand around my thigh. Things have been different between us since we had to stay away from each other for a while.

I leaned my head on his shoulder a few minutes into the movie. It started out pretty good, then when they went to Jumanji it was so funny. I love the rock and nick jonas so I really liked this movie. I even stayed up until it was over for once.

I looked over at Ross when it ended. He was asleep. Trying not to wake Ross up, I laid down and kept my legs on his so I wouldn't make too much motion. Luckily, there was already a pillow. Another movie automatically played after so I watched it until I fell asleep.