Fast foward to Christmas time.

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The months of fall dragged on and before I knew it, it was December.

The last 3 months had been going very well. My mom and dad finally accepted the Brooke and Zayn situation and they were allowed to date privately. But if the media ever found out, all hell would brake loose.

Me and Niall's relationship was, in my perspective, perfect. Perfect for me, atleast. Our 4 month anniversary was coming up, right before Christmas.

This was my first serious relationship. And Niall knew that and respected it. I didn't want to move too fast on anything, which we weren't. We were moving at the perfect pace and I liked it.

Niall was also the best boyfriend a girl could ask for. Sure we got in fights, but they never lasted more than a day because we couldn't not talk for that long. He was my bestfriend. He knew everything about me and more. He understood me. He would listen to me rant my head off for five hours without saying a single word because he listened. And that made me love him even more.

Also, work was going good. I was just finishing up on my showcase for the Christmas banquet. It got stressful and made me want to rip my hair out at times but I loved working and this was an amazing expirience.

"Have a nice holiday off, but be ready for the showcase when we return everybody!" Leigh yelled to our entire floor. We all had the week off for Christmas and I was so excited.

I collected all my belongs from my desk and left my office, falling in step with Tom.

"Save a day this week for me and you to exchange presents." He said to me.

"Of course Tom. Just me and you." I smiled at him.

We rode the elevator down and got off at the parking garage floor.

"Have fun with Niall and everyone, see you soon lovey." He pulled me into a tight hug.

I hugged my bestfriend back.

"Love you Tom." I said then walked off to my car.

I started it then drove off towards my home. A light layer of snow was falling down and the sky was becoming darker.

I turned up the radio, singing along to the song as I made my way home.

I pulled into my driveway, honking at Stan who opened the giant gate for me. I shot him a small wave then pulled in and parked infront of my house. I got out and quickly jogged inside because the snow was falling down harder.

I bursted in and set my bags down my the door. It was so warm and toasty in here. I said hello to my parents and then ran upstairs.

"Hey." Niall cooed through the phone I had just answered.

"Hey babe." I said to him and started changing out of my work clothes.

"My place tonight?" He asked and I smiled even though he couldn't see it.

"Of course. I'll see you in a little." I told him and then hung up.

I slipped on some comfy yoga pants and a sweatshirt. I let my hair stay down since it was straight already. Spraying some perfume, I left my room.

I wondered into Claire's room, she was back from Dance school.

She was laying down on her bed and I sat from beside her.

"Hey Mand." She whispered. She was probably tired.

Just then, Brooke came lazily walking into the room and sat on the bed with us.

"Can we please just lay here and watch a sad movie?" Brooke asked and cuddled into me.

"I'm going to N-" I started but Claire cut me off.

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