Final Footsteps (Running Series Finale)

Chapter 32: Childish Antics

Song for chapter is It's Christmas Time by Macklemore ft. Dan Caplen

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Noah's POV

It was Christmas day. 6am.

"You are such a child, come back to bed. It's too early," Lolo told me,

  "But it's CHRISTMAS!"

"Sssh. It might be, but everyone is still sleeping,"

"Lolo," I pouted, standing in front of the bed,

"Don't Lolo me. Come here and I'll give you an early Christmas present,"

  "Stop trying to bribe me,"

"Is it working?" he asked and I smiled,

  "Yes," he laughed and I crawled into the bed up to him. He kissed my passionately,

"I love you," he whispered making me shiver. "So much,"

...

It was now 8am and I'd woken the gang up, wishing each other a happy Christmas. We were all still in our pyjamas and were heading downstairs. Arii was just as excited as I was and it was rubbing off on Leo.

"Before any of you go charging into the sitting room. It is out of bounds until further notice. Please head into the kitchen where a present with each one of your names is on the table where you will be sitting for breakfast," Dad announced to us,

"Very professional," I grinned cheekily. Dad just smiled. We all busted into the kitchen. "Is this present instead of a stocking?" no one answered me, "That better mean a no," they all laughed then.

  "What is for breakfast Joey?" Tayte asked,

"Do you need any help Dad?" Keane then added.

  "Creepers," I teased poking my tongue out at them. Before Dad could reply however, Auntie came in,

"Merry Christmas darlings," She cooed,

"Merry Christmas Auntie," We beamed, leaping up to hug her. Mum then soon followed, the reception was more muted and finally Logan,

"Yes. Happy, merry Christmas everyone. What's for breakfast?" I asked, followed by laughter.

I should be a comedian.

We had our signature Christmas day breakfast.

Smoked salmon and scrambled egg on sourdough toast drizzled with maple syrup, okay the syrup bit was an addition because we were in Canada and brought the maple syrup. We opened our little present each and delved into the delicious breakfast with some freshly made orange juice, Lolo pressed for us all.

"This is what Christmas is all about," I smiled, "Family,"

"To family," everyone chorused, Keane winked at me and I grinned. We collectively washed up and then all went our separate ways to get dressed to go out for a walk before main present opening could happen.

Begrudgingly I agreed.

  "You are something else Noah," Lolo told me, I grinned cheekily,

"Yet you wouldn't have me any other way," it was his turn to smile,

   "No I wouldn't," I sauntered over and kissed him.

Keane's POV

I have a feeling this is going to be the best Christmas yet. Everyone just seemed so happy. There was nothing we had to worry about. No one we were hiding from.