Book of Love: Rini One Shots

Friendsgiving is a Time for Forgiving

Summary: EJ and Gina are hosting a Friendsgiving at their place. One problem though. Ricky and Nini are not on good terms and neither know the other is coming. Dinner is about to get interesting.

*Rini fluff/angstish*

(Please read the notes at the bottom, thx)

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"Do you think we're making the right decision?"

Gina had been nervous and jumpy all day due to her and her husband hosting Thanksgiving for the first time as a couple. That by itself was already enough pressure even though all of the guest are bringing a dish, but there was another thing stressing her out more.

EJ rested his hand on her shoulder and gave it a light squeeze. "Don't sweat it babe. I think they'll eventually warm up to each other after the first hour or maybe even make up."

Gina gives him an unsure look; he sighs knowing that was unrealistic. "Okay, so maybe they'll just side eye each other the whole night. If it gets any worse, we'll just ask them to stay away from each other for the remainder of the party or leave."

Gina folded her arms. "I knew I should've just told them, or maybe just choose which one I wanted over."

"Don't beat yourself up. We both know that there was no way in hell that we'd be able to choose between the two. Plus, we always spend Thanksgiving with both of them, and I don't plan on stopping tradition because of their falling out."

"You're right. I just hope they won't be too mad that we invited them both. I never actually said the other was coming when I invited them over. I made sure to put them as far from each other in the dining room table to avoid a screaming match. Also, the others said they'd keep them in check if they started going at it. We don't want a repeat of Memorial Day weekend."

EJ smiled. "See? Everything will be alright, so stop stressing yourself out too much. All the food is prepared, and the house is set up. We just have to chill for the next hour until our guest arrive."

Gina wasn't fully reassured, but she did feel a little better. She wrapped an arm around him and grinned. "Yeah you're right. Let's just chill for now."

EJ pecked her forehead before they walked to the couch. Gina kept on a smile for him so he wouldn't be worried about her, but she couldn't help but feel as if something bad was gonna happen.

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It was finally time, and Gina's hands had been sweating like crazy. Everyone except Ricky and Nini had arrived. She had told Nini to come a little earlier on purpose so they didn't bump into each other outside and bail.

Everyone was mentally prepared for the worst possible outcome tonight so nothing could throw them off. They all had a cup of white wine knowing it was going to be much needed today. Gina had been anxiously eyeing the clock and the door knowing Nini would be there any second now.

EJ rested his palm on her shaking leg. "Sweetheart it's gonna be okay."

The sound of the doorbell rang throughout the quaint home causing everyone to stare at the door with worry on their faces. Gina gulped as she made her way to her door. She took a deep breath before opening the door.

Nini smiled as she held up a pumpkin pie. "Happy Thanksgiving!"

Gina painted a fake smile as she held the door open for her. Gina gave her a quick hug before she sat the pie down on the counter.

"Looks like everyone beat me here! I hope I didn't miss anything."

The others all gave her an awkward smile. EJ pours her a glass of wine. "You didn't miss anything. We were just rewatching the Macy's day parade. Here, take this wine; you'll need this."