So I have another question! Have you had a family dinner with your other brothers and was Alfred there?? If so could you explain what happened?
Arthur sighed heavily. "I wrote a whole journal entry on it... I'll just put it here."
December 24, 2013
Alfred and I went over to Allistor's for Christmas, and things were rather odd. I explained to him why I was nervous, and he understood completely. My brothers are roudy, and treat me as if I'm a child, just because I'm the youngest.
When we arrived it was just Alfred, Allistor, and I waiting for my other 3 brother's arrivals. Allistor had definitely met Alfred before, but this is the first time he knew Alfred as his brother's boyfriend. The two were having conversations in which when I asked, they simply yelled, "Nothing!"
Another knock came and it turned out to be Seamus and Liam. The two are rather fond of each other, which is alright I guess. They tackled me into a hug, since it had been the longest time sinced they've seen me. I guess I was gone way too long to their liking. After we had settled down, I stood up again. Cautiously, I stepped forward.
"Seamus, Liam, this is my boyfriend, Alfred." I spoke, pulling Alfred forward, who was obviously nervous about the two being there. Liam would beat the life out of Alfred, it seemed, but then he smiled and shook Alfred's hand. Seamus came forward this time, a calm smile at his lips as well.
"Its a blessing to have you here with us for Christmas." Seamus nodded, this time offering his hand to Alfred's in which he accepted, shaking it lightly. Once again the conversation started, and I was included when the door burst open. I felt like I was lighting up when I saw Dylan. It had been years since I've seen him. I immediately ran forward and hugged him tightly, almost crying due to happiness.
"This is the best Christmas I've had in years!" I told him, feeling the weight of four others nearby. "I'm glad that we're all here, for Christmas."
As soon as Dylan and Alfred were introduced, the food was brought out, and oh dear god, Alfred was trying so hard not to eat a lot. He brought his 'Nana's' apple pie from Nebraska and he really wanted everyone to have some. It was a piece of his home, his Christmas.
Then came what kids called, or screamed for that matter, present time. I sat close to Alfred, his hand in mine, with Liam on the other side of me. In all, Liam recieved a new watch (Thank God), a new spell book, a whiskey mug, a case for his cell phone, and from me, a violin. Seamus got several new books, a sweater vest, and much to his dismay, a mug as well. Allistor got a Nessie plush, a small dragon, a girl's cell phone number, a book, and I can't say the last one, I was too confused on what it was. Dylan got a Santa hat, a guitar, books, and a CD. Alfred got a huge American flag cape, a small sort of Statue of Liberty, a case that says 'What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.' (No idea what that means), a Captain America movie, and lets just say I got him something he always wanted; a puppy.
Although when he scooped the puppy up in his arms, he looked a little distraught and it had me confused. Had I done something wrong? He chuckled a little bit before looking at me. "Its gonna be real hard taking care of a cat and a dog you know." I hesitated.
"A cat? We don't own one, there's that Russian blue down the-" I was cut off by a small, Scottish fold placed in my arms. He was absolutely adorable! I looked over at Alfred, and then glanced at everyone. I kissed him full on the lips as my thanks, and I could hear whistles.
"There you go! Now what are you going to name it?" Alfred laughed a little bit. "I thought he was cute, cute enough for you so I got 'im."
"I don't know honestly. What about her?" I referenced to the golden retriever in his arms.
"Her name is Lady, obviously. Short for Lady Liberty!" He piped up, and I smiled happily.
"Then I'll go with something like Harry. Short for King Henry." I nestled the kitten close, happy as could be.
As soon as the pie was pulled out, Alfred lifted up, and sprang right into action. He set it in the oven at 345 degrees, and we waited. Soon enough, it was done. It had been cut up, and served when Alfred stopped everyone.
"Guys, this really means a lot that you allow me here, and its really an honor to bring Nana's pie somewhere else where I can say people close to me enjoy it. That's all, dig in!" The apple pie was absolutely amazing! The crust was perfectly browned and crispy, the apple filling was gooey and had the perfect amount of cinnamon in it. It was amazing. After everyone was done, Dylan yanked a cream pie out.
"Guess we won't need this." He stated, so he slammed it into Allistor's face. Allistor took a second to process, but he eventually began throwing it, and everyone was covered in cream. I was not very happy since this was my best vest, but I guess I was happy because everyone else was.
"And I had to come home, wash myself, and then prepare myself to go to Alfred's family dinner the next night." Arthur sighed heavily. "It was the best Christmas I've ever had."
