The day I met James Mcvey

Chapter 6

Zoe's P.O.V

The fire crackled well into the afternoon. Me,Brad and James chatted for ages. James phone vibrated. "Oh it's Con he said He has to grab some last minute presents in town but he'll be here just after five." James put his phone back on the table. Brad got up off the sofa. "We've got like an hour and and but till condor arrives want to take Jesse on a walk?" I got up too so did James. "Sounds good." We both said at the same time. Brad did his cheeky smile and looked away. "Brad we can still see you smirking." James said. Brad went and got the lead. "Come on Jesse." She got up and ran towards Brad in the hallway. Her tail wagging behind her. I put my coat and shoes on. I followed Brad, James and Jesse out the door. We walked down the road. Lots of houses had decorations outside. There was a nice crisp chill outside. I felt James gently grab my hand. We walked hand in hand following Brad and Jesse towards the park.

The park was quiet, which was nice. Brad, James and I, took it in turns to throw the ball for Jesse. After chasing a ball for a while Jesse looked tired so we decided to go back to the house. As we got closer I saw someone sat on the step of Brads house. He stood up. "Don't you two ever look at your phone's, I've been sat here for the past 20 minutes and it's bloody freezing." He said, he had a Scottish accent. " Sorry Con we went on walk didn't think you'd be here till later." James said. I stood there thinking this is not the time to introduce myself. "It's ok I was only joking though it is bloody freezing and I need to warm up so please can you open the door?" Connor replied. "Oh yeah sure sorry come on Jesse." Brad opened the door and Jesse followed him in. Con followed behind was James then me. "Oh you must be Zoe sorry I haven't introduced myself I wasn't being rude." He pulled me in for a hug. "It's fine you were cold it's understandable, you'd rather get in to the warmth." I told him. He laughed. We both went to join the others in front of the fire. I sat next to James, he put his arm round me I snuggled into him. Con sat on a chair and Brad sat on the other side of me with Jesse in his lap. Brad turned on the TV, he flicked between Elf and the Polar express. Before deciding polar express. "Classic Christmas eve film can't not watch it." Brad told us. We all agreed. "I got some pizzas for tea if that's ok with everyone?" Brad said to us. Con, James and I nodded. He gave us a thumbs up. It was so nice, I was cuddled up to James while he had his arm around me, Brad was sat with a sleepy Jesse in his lap stroking her gently and Connor was sat in a chair transfixed on the Polar express. Once the film finished Brad put the pizzas in the oven. We talked while the pizzas cooked. I had only been with Brad and Connor for a few hours yet it felt like I'd known the both for years. "You guys choose another film I'll get the pizzas." We watched as Brad rushed off to the kitchen. Connor stuck Elf on the TV. A few minutes later Brad returned with plates and pizzas. We tucked into the pizzas and watched Elf. We laughed as Connor pulled his pizza and the cheese kept stretching. We cleared up before suggested hanging up our stockings. "I didn't get Tris one because he won't be here till later in the morning." Brad explained. He hung the rest up. It looked so festive. Brad switched the lights off, so just the tree lights were twinkling. We all sat snuggled up watching films with tea and mince pies. I yawned and stretched. I cuddled into James. My eyes gently closed shut.

When I woke up I was under a warm throw still cuddled up with James. I looked round Connor had gone but Brad was still sat with Jesse. "Well hello sleepyhead." Brad said. I stretched. "What time is it?" James looked at his phone. "9:28, you fell asleep about 2 hours ago Brad covered you with a blanket." James replied. "Con went up to bed about ten minutes ago he was tired and so were you aparrently." He added. "You can go to bed if you want, you're sharing a room with James and Con and Tris are sharing." Brad explained. "Go up the stairs and it's the first room on your left." He told me. I got up."First room on my left got it." I hugged Brad goodnight. I went over to James and he kissed me on the cheek. "Night guys see you tomorrow Christmas day." I headed towards the door Brad waved I waved back. Jesse followed me to the door I stroked her before she jumped back on Brads lap. I lugged my suitcase up the stairs. I opened the door to my room and left my suitcase by the wardrobe. I got my toothbrush and headed to the bathroom. Con was going back to his room. "Night Condor" I hugged him. "Night Zobo." He replied. I finished up in the bathroom and went back to my room. I read for a bit before switching the light off. I fell asleep almost straight away. I woke up when I heard the rustling of covers. I looked at saw James slipping into his side of the bed. "Sorry was trying not to wake you." I yawned. "It's fine." I said before rolling over. I didn't wake up again that night. I slept straight through to morning.

I felt a faint tapping on my shoulder. I rubbed my eyes and saw James tapping me."Merry Christmas!" I sat up so fast with the biggest grin on my face. "Merry Christmas to you!" I replied. We hugged and stayed snuggled together in bed. But after about 2 minutes Connor burst through the door. "That's all very lovely being cuddled up in bed but there's presents downstairs to be opened and stockings to be emptied." He barely finished his sentence before rushing off down the stairs. We both laughed and followed him down. Brad was downstairs already. "Merry Christmas you two." He said cheerfully. "Thanks Brad" I replied. Connor was edging closer to the stockings. "Go on con hand out the stockings." Brad told Connor. Con took each one off the fireplace and handed them round. Everyone started taking bits out of their stocking. Watching Connors expressions as he picked out chocolate and odd bits and bobs, honestly was the best thing. There was a knock on the door. Brad went to answer the door followed by Jesse. We heard Brad greet someone, then the sound of footsteps echoed down the hall. A really tall guy walked into the living room. Con and James both got up and went in for a hug with him. "Merry Christmas Tris." They both said. "Thanks guys merry Christmas to you to." He replied. He looked at me, "Zoe I'm guessing, Tristan but I prefer Tris." He smiled as he said it. "Nice to meet you, Merry Christmas Tris." I said. We all sat down on the sofa. Well James,me,Connor and Brad. There wasn't enough room for Tristan so he sat in the chair. Jesse curled up in front of Brad. "Well it must be time for presents now." Brad said. Brad handed his round first. We all ripped them open. He got me a really nice big knit jumper in red. Connor got me a hoodie  that said I'm James Mcveys girlfriend and a selection box. Con thought the hoodie was hilarious. "Classic Con." James whispered in my ear. "You can wear it to our concerts." He whispered. I hit him gently. He just laughed. Tris got me a beige bobble hat and a bar of chocolate. They opened their presents from me. I had got Brad a shirt I thought he'd like. I got Con a pair of shoes and I got Tris another pair of glasses I knew he'd like. They all looked really happy when opening their presents. I opened James present last. It was a really pretty bracelet with a Z charm on. I kissed him as a way of saying thank you. I got him a bracelet as well one like his skull one but this one had a J on it. He hugged me before kissing me on the cheek."I love it." He said. Once everyone had opened their presents, Brad put the turkey in the oven. Brad stuck on a Christmas film whilst we all appreciated our presents. "Oh I nearly forgot." I grabbed a wrapped present. "I got a little something for Jesse." I gave it to Brad and he helped Jesse unwrap it. It was a cuddly toy sprout and a bag of treats. "Thanks Jesse will love it." He told me. Jesse was sniffing the bag of treats before pulling the toy sprout out of Brads hand. "Someone couldn't wait for Christmas dinner." Con joked. We all laughed,before settling to watch the film before our Christmas dinner. This was turning out to be one of the best Christmas days I've ever had.