Chapter Ten

"Give freely to the world these gifts of love and compassion. Do not concern yourself with how much you receive in return, just know in your heart it will be returned."

― Steve Maraboli

Today is Christmas day and I am so excited. I never have been this excited for Christmas since I was a child. Maybe it's because I am spending it with someone I truly love. Or maybe it's because I am happy to give these people gifts. I had to go shopping. I kind of snuck out last night and went shopping. The guard at the gate laughed and understood. So he let me drive his old car. I mean it was old. Older than me that is. Older than the dean probably.

I got the dean a new laptop. Which I had programmed where he can make announcements on the computer by just one click. He can send it to every student on their phones and etc. It was expensive that was for sure.

Then I got Austin's mom this diamond necklace. It's all black diamonds and truly beautiful. If you were wondering why I am spending so much..... I still have my parent's credit card that they gave me. No big deal at all if you ask me.

Then I got Austin something he always talked about. Which was Ariana Grande's new album. It's not even out yet. And I am friends with her so she gave me a copy. He is going to be so excited to see it. Then I also got him these diamond stud earrings because his is old and they are starting to turn.

I woke up and turned to face Austin. We slept naked last night and to be honest, I never slept naked. But I want to do it again. I loved it.

He sighed and turned to look at me. His beautiful green eyes faced me and he smiled. "Good morning gorgeous." He said and kissed me.

"It's Christmas and I got everyone gifts." I smiled.

He raised an eyebrow and said, "How'd you get gifts when you had no time?"

"I snuck out last night." I smiled and jumped on top of him. He laughed and slapped my bare ass.

"Bad boy aren't you?" He asked.
I winked and said, "You have no idea what things I can do." He laughed and tossed me to the floor.

"Ow!" I shouted and jumped up. I walked over to the closet and put a pair of his sweat pants on. I know what you are going to say, 'You wear sweats a lot.' Well I can't help it. Because I love sweats. They are so comfortable.

We walked out of the room and I jumped on his back. He was shirtless still and had sweats on also. I nibbled on his ear as he walked us down the stairs. His parents were sitting in the kitchen, drinking coffee and eating breakfast.

"It's Christmas and we are opening gifts now." I demanded. They laughed and nodded. Austin walked me into the living room and dropped me on the couch. He sat on the floor and I got up.

"I am giving you guys my gifts first. Because I am just so excited." I said and laughed awkwardly.

"You got us gifts?" The dean asked.

"Of course. Anyone who welcomes me in their home for Christmas when my parents didn't want me, they are family." I smiled. They smiled at me and Austin's mom gave me a hug and a kiss on a cheek.

"I see why Austin changed so much." The dean nodded. I laughed and handed them there gifts.

They started opening them and Austin's mom screamed.

"LOOK WHAT HE GOT ME!" She screamed at Austin and the dean. They started laughing.

"That looks awfully expensive." The dean pointed out.

"I can afford it." I exclaimed.

Austin opened his and his eyes lit up.

"No..... No you didn't." He said and I nodded. He looked up at me and jumped up. He ran over to hug me.

He said, "I love you so much." He hugged me tighter.

"I love you too." I chuckled.

"How'd you get this?!" He asked.

"I am friends with her. She gave me a copy." I smiled. He smiled and hugged me again.

The dean finally opened his and he looked at in confusion. I forgot, old people are confusing.

"It's a new laptop. I programed everything on it and I put this thing on there where you can push a button and send an announcement to all the students and teachers on their phones." I informed. He smiled and nodded.

"Thank you so much." He said. I nodded and sat down on the couch.

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They finally finished their gifts and Austin looked at me. I looked at him back and wondered what he has planned. "Your gift is upstairs." He said and grabbed my hand. He ran me up the stairs and closed his door. He locked it and grabbed something under his bed. Really? I could have looked there.

He pulled out a box that was wrapped and had a bow on it. His mom had to do it. I know Austin sucks at wrapping because he told me so himself.

He walked over to me and handed me the box. "Open it." He smiled at me. I nodded and sat the box on the bed. I started unwrapping the box and I screamed.

It's something that I always wanted! It's the best swimming gear in the world. And he bought me every single piece! I turned around and jumped into his arms.

"I love you sooooooooooooo much!" I shouted and crashed my lips onto his.

This is literally the best Christmas anyone could ask for. And I am lucky to spend it with this family and my boyfriend.

L