He Saved Me

Chapter seventeen

It's Christmas time, which means it's the most wonderful time of the year.

At least for most people.

For me, Christmas is just like any ordinary day. But this year might just be a little different.

My mother and father just left for the airport yesterday and I'm spending some time with the White's while they are gone.

I went Christmas shopping and got Mason a signed football from his favorite team and a watch. I got Ellie an eyeshadow palette, some makeup brushes and a couple bath bombs. I got Tara a cute knitted blanket and made her some chocolate covered strawberries and pineapples. For Jim I got him a baseball hat and a t-shirt.

I've been working a lot the last few weeks and Sydney has been paying me extra since she knows how tight I am with money. Plus I am her best worker. I've also been looking into getting a second job.

'Mason: You can come anytime. And you're staying for Christmas;)'

I smile at the text and continue packing my travel bag with some clothes, even though Ellie's going to make me wear something of hers.

Soon I am all packed and walking out of my door with a smile on my face and gifts in my hand.

"I'm home" I say walking in to be greeted by a happy Bella and a sleeping Ellie.

"Masons at practice and will be home in an hour or so. He told me you can hang out in his room. I'm going back to bed" Ellie says causing me to laugh and make my way upstairs while Bella follows behind.

The hour goes by fast with the help of Bella.

"Hello sunshine" Mason says walking into his room all sweaty and smiley.

"Ew, you smell" I joke, smiling at him.

"I just had practice. What do you expect" He says laughing and tossing his duffel bag to the side.

"I was kidding Mas" I say throwing Bella's toy again and sitting up.

"Are you excited for tomorrow?" Mason says, stripping of his shirt.

"I'm excited to be here and away from my parents" I say grabbing the toy out of Bella's mouth again.

"I've always loved Christmas as a kid but as I grew up it became like every other day" I explain throwing the toy again for Bella to chase after it.

"Well, then I'm glad you get to spend it with people who care about you. You get to experience Christmas, White style" He says winking and turning on the shower.

I smile at him and he excuses himself to take a quick shower.

"Leah sweetie, I didn't know you were here yet. How are you?" She says hugging me.

"I'm good Tara, thank you. I have something in the fridge in a plastic bag. Don't touch or open it please" I smile and she nods.

"This boy sweats like a pig" She laughs, taking the clothes out of Masons bag and holding them far away from her body.

"You got a good one Tara. Even if he sweats like a pig" I say, laughing and she nods.

"Yeah, I did" She smiles and walks out of the room.

I flop back down and cover my head with Masons pillow, not knowing what to do with myself.

~Skip to the next morning~

I woke up in someones embrace. Mason.

I carefully untangle myself and sprint to the bathroom.

It's christmas.