Boyfriend for Christmas

Chapter 30....

"You are late."

Those were the first words out of my moms mouth when Olivia and I finally got to the festival. The baking competition was almost over even though my mom said we had to be there before it started.

"Sorry last minute rush at the bakery." I lied sharing a glance with Olivia.

After learning about their parents Olivia and I spent the rest of our time talking about everything and anything. I told her stories about growing up with two brothers. She told me stories about Knox before he went into the Marines.

I'd always wanted a younger sister that I could be close with and have fun with, and I got that today with Olivia. Sure I had Leah who was basically my sister but with Olivia being only 17 I already felt protective of her.

But the reason we were so late was because I needed Olivia's help getting Knox's present. I already had one in mind but I wanted something else more personal. So with Olivia's help we compiled a bunch of photos of their family. Pictures of Knox and Olivia, Olivia and her parents, Knox with their parents. I even searched their Facebook's to get pictures to use.

Getting the pictures printed took the longest but while we waited we got stuff to make a photo album. We had it all ready to put together in her room when we got back. Tomorrow was Christmas Eve so hopefully with the two of us we can get it finished and wrapped in time.

"Everything went smoothly at the bakery?" My mom asked although she didn't take her eyes off of the contestants in front of us.

"Yep. Every order was picked up and we had to make a few batches of cookies so there were some extras for Katie to bring to the shelters."

"Good, good." Mom waved me off not really paying attention. Feeling a pair of eyes on me I glanced to my right and found Knox staring at me. What made me raise my eyebrow was seeing Charlotte in his arms. Charlotte who was usually iffy around new people.

She had her arms wrapped tight around his neck and was laying her head on her shoulder with her thumb in her mouth, her eyes glued to the people in front of us. The sight made my heart squeeze.

Heading towards him I said hi to everyone, including Sophie who was sitting on Jackson's shoulders grinning widely. Coming up to Knox's side I smiled at the girl in his arms.

"Someone likes you." I reached out and gently fixed her cute little beanie on her head, her blonde curls escaping from the back.

"We had a little skirt incident where the bottom got ripped and someone started crying. As soon as I bent down to make sure she was okay, she grabbed onto my neck and hasn't let go." Knox looked down at the girl in his arms. "That was twenty minutes ago."

There was a slight panic-y look in his eyes as he spoke that made me grin.

"Well its an honor because she doesn't like being held by anyone other than the five of us." I looked at Charlotte's outfit as she snuggled deeper into Knox's arms. She was wearing a pair of thick leggings along with a bright purple tutu and a thick jacket with a matching beanie. No doubt the tutu was her idea.

"How was the bakery?" Knox asked.

"It was good. I kind of forgot how much fun it is to bake." I admitted. Being back in the kitchen brought back so many memories. Good memories.

"And how was my sister? She can talk a lot sometimes."

"She was great, don't worry. She is actually quite the baker." I glanced over to the side and saw Olivia and Annie animatedly chatting together. I swear you can put her in any crowd and she can make friends.