Consequences of the Heart

Chapter 29

Quinn's POV

After clean up and a delicious breakfast I lay on the couch with my hand knitted blanket from Etta watching a Christmas movie dressed in my purple Santa hat with my name on it, reindeer shaped earrings in my ears, my favorite red Santa Mickey Mouse ugly Christmas sweater, around my neck is a necklace that belonged to my mom that way it feels like she is here with us today, pair of dark wash almost black pair of jeans, and a pair of cozy slippers on my feet.

I lift my head up with a smile on my face to see everyone relaxing and enjoying themselves, Uncle Evan who is wearing a red sweater, dark grey dress pants with a black belt, and black dress shoes is sitting at the kitchen table with Uncle Caspian who is wearing an opened dark red jacket with a white dress shirt underneath, black tie perfectly around his neck, black suspenders, a light brown belt, dark red dress pants, and black dress shoes as the two discuss their options about their upcoming meeting with Maxwell Romero.

My dad who is wearing his blue Santa hat with his name on it, one of his Christmas T-shirts, his favorite gold chain, a pair of very dark blue jeans, and black socks on his feet is washing dishes from breakfast

while Etta who is wearing a beautiful pair of Christmas tree earrings, cozy looking white sweater, perfectly done makeup, a pair of very dark washed out jeans, and a pair of red high heels on her feet is getting things ready for Christmas dinner.

Then you have my brother who is wearing his green Santa hat with his name on it, the new trippy Joker studded earrings he got from me, an ugly Christmas sweater with a tree on it and the saying 'Get Lit' above it, his gold chain that matches our dads is around his neck, red sweatpants that are sagging just slightly to show off the new boxers that he got from Santa, and festive slippers on his feet that is laying on the floor looking like he has fallen asleep already.

"My crazy family, I love them all." I whisper to myself and then I am pulled out of my thought by the sound of someone knocking on the front door. "IT'S OPEN!" My dad yells and I hear the sound of the door open and then hear the sound of a voice that I would know anywhere.

"Happy Holidays everyone." I hear Brenton's voice say which gets me to hurry off the couch and accidentally stepping on my brother on my rush to the kitchen. "Happy Holidays Brenton." My dad says as I enter the kitchen to see Brenton wearing a cute Christmas Beanie, white sweater with a light blue snowflake design, what looks to be a hand knitted looking scarves around his neck, a purple bag in his hand which must be my Christmas gift, pair of plaid Pajama pants, and his boots on his feet. 

"Happy Holidays Marshmallow." Brenton smiles at me as I make my way over to him wrapping my arms around his neck and hugging him. "Missed me this much? I was only gone for less than 24 hours." Brenton says as I feel his chest vibrate with laughter as he places his chin on my head. "You have no idea how much I missed you." I whispers to Brenton as I bury my face into his chest inhaling the smell of his cologne and Brenton wraps his arms around my waist.

"I missed you too." Brenton whispers back as I lift my head up to look into his eyes before lightly grabbing the collar of his sweater and connecting our lips for a soft and gentle kiss which seems to get the attention of the others in the kitchen. "That is adorable." I hear Uncles Evan says as the sound of my dad clearing his throat breaks up the moment between.

"I think that is enough." My dad says as Brenton and I pull apart breaking the kiss. "HEY!" I hear my Uncle Caspian yells slamming his hand down on the table making me jump and I hear Uncle Evan lightly hits Uncle Caspian on the chest. "Come on Caspian there is nothing more romantic than young love especially during certain Holidays." I hear my Uncle Caspian groan a little bit and even with my back to him I can see the smile on his face as he rolls his eyes.

"I am all for young love, but when it comes to my niece I just want to make sure that she makes it down the aisle without her stomach looking like a balloon getting ready to pop." I giggle pulling away from Brenton and turn my attention to my Uncles. 

"Nice to see you have such faith in me Uncle Caspian." Uncle Caspian just smiles but keeps his eyes on Brenton. "I have all the faith in world in you, it is that Marine standing behind you that worries me." I relax Brenton who seems uncomfortable under the gaze of my uncle along with my dad.

"Caspian can you please go into the basement and gets the pies out of the fridge." Uncle Caspian nods his head without word and heads into the basement before Etta turns her attention to my dad. 

"George I need you and Evan to help me get the kitchen ready." Etta looks over at Brenton and I with a wink letting me know that she is keeping my Uncle Caspian and my dad busy on purpose in order for Brenton to relax without fearing of getting beat down into the ground.

"Do you want to exchange gifts now or later?" Brenton asks me as I turn back around in his arms and look up at him. "We can do it now." I smile up at him giving him a quick peck on his lips then take his free hand in mine lacing our fingers together as I pull him out of the kitchen and towards the couch in the living room. 

"Happy Holidays Jared." Brenton says as he and me sit down on the couch. Jared who seems half asleep lifts his head and nods to Brenton. "What up man? Merry Christmas." Jared says in a groggy voice before turning his attention back to the movie and back to the back of his eyelids.