(Pt.1) Ch.31: “This Christmas”
(Be prepared, this chapter might be a long one)
Friday
8:54, Dec 25
camil: Merry Christmas everyone!
camil mom: come down! open the presents!
camil dad: yea, tear all the papers up haha
sister 1#: mommy did you get me a pony!?
sister 2#: hey I wanted that!
camil dad: your mom and me got you both ponies haha
sister 2#: haha mine is blue!
sister 1#: mines pink!
brother: I GOT A SWITCH!!! THANKS DADDY!
camil: a switch!? what the...haha you really went out huh guys
camil mom: of course! its Christmas! haha
camil: well with all of this I hope you guys got yourselves something too
camil dad: don't worry about us child haha
camil mom: yea cmon its time to open yours up now
camil: okay haha.... oh my god...concert tickets and a guitar....
camil mom: haha do you like it...?
camil dad: we tried to look for something we know you would like and-
camil: Like? what the.... YES, haha I LOVE IT! I mean haha who couldn't love a guitar and concert tickets
camil mom: we know that you would love it haha
camil dad: yea it's good to hear that, okay now everyone separate and have fun with their toys haha, its now mommy and daddy time
sister 1#: cmon guys!
sister 2# I can't wait to fly this pony!
brother: ha I have something way better haha!
camil: hey mom and dad thank you for everything...I love you guys so much
camil mom: haha okay, what is it you want now
camil: how you know haha
camil dad: cmon raised you for almost 17 years
camil: okay well I was wondering if I can go see all my friends?
camil mom: haha of course!
camil dad: yea go go, don't stay out too late though!
camil: oh thank you guys! "ill see you later, love ya!" she said running out the door
9:07 am
Austin: wake up bryceee its Christmas!
bryce: "yea I know dude" he said hiding under his sheets
Austin: lets goo
bryce: why haha its not like I got anything...
Austin: you might be wrong
bryce: what...?
Austin: "just cmon were all waiting for you!" he said dragging bryce with him
Austin mom: ah there they are!
Austin dad: its about time haha
austin: I basically had to drag him with me
bryce: im sorry but...why should I come down here?
Austin dad: are you serious haha!?
Austin: I know right?
Austin mom: bryce... Its Christmas...your supposed to spend it with others
bryce: yea but...
Austin dad: but what son?
bryce: nothing sir...haha just...merry Christmas
Austin: merry Christmas!
Austin mom: cmon boys the presents are in the other room
bryce: "hey Austin?" he whispered
Austin: yea?
bryce: did you tell them your staying here?
Austin: no...im going to do it now actually
bryce: take your time bro
Austin: yea...um mom? dad?
Austin mom: yes sweetie?
Austin dad: what is it?
Austin: I made up my mind...
Austin mom: oh...
bryce: I can- I can go...
Austin dad: no haha no...it's okay, stay
bryce: okay...
Austin: dad: well, whats your decision
• Austin saw both of his parents standing side by side, that was when he remembered all those time they spent together, bad enough his sister left, now he has be left with one parents...but he knew that he had to say something at some point, he didn't know how
everything was going to be after he say these words, but thanks to someone he knows its going to be okay
bryce: you got this...
Austin: okay...my decision is...im going to stay with mom, I want to stay here with all my friends, where I first followed my passion...where I grew up in
Austin dad: Austin...
Austin: im sorry I didn't want to choose because it felt unfair but don't think I don't love you; I mean I do, what I'm trying to say-
Austin dad: Austin!
Austin: yes...
Austin dad: haha...its okay son, you made your decision, that's the bravest thing you could ever do... "I'm proud of you" he said hugging his son
Austin mom: yea don't think that this is your fault okay? we love you regardless, don't forget that
• bryce saw the family hug together and remembered how it was like to be in a family like that, that was when he realized that he never experienced such thing...until now, he now knew that he was lucky to be around such family and friends
Austin mom: haha cmon in is bryce
Austin dad: yea no hug won't hurt you haha
bryce: I don't think that's-
Austin: we just need one more person
bryce: haha, well... okay
9:15 am
terrin: let's get this started shall we haha
terrin dad: lets go tina!
sister: tina is here daddy
terrin mom: okay children open it up! haha
sister: mommy look! santa got me a Bratz doll!
terrin mom: yes he did baby haha
terrin dad: come here son
terrin: yea?
terrin dad: I heard from Jason's mom that...you won't be doing football for now on
terrin: yea...I couldn't let Jason do it all on his own...plus dad you know that's not what I want to do
terrin dad: haha yea...I kind of figured that's why we got you this...open it up
terrin: is this...haha no way!
terrin mom: did he open it yet?
terrin dad: yep haha he seems to like it
terrin: is this the actual basketball...the one that Jordan signed you!
terrin dad: yea? haha why did you say it like that?
sister: he probably didn't believe you daddy
terrin mom: shh haha
terrin: um yea haha, like Jordan would sign your ball? haha but now that I see it, im not going to doubt you again
terrin dad: better not boy haha
terrin: "thanks dad, this is crazy" he said giving him a hug
terrin: I got to go show the guys this haha, "I love you pops, and you to ma!" he said shutting the door behind him
9:34 am
alex dad: what is this smell?
alex dad 2#: you don't think he's cooking again...do you?
alex: haha funny, good morning dad's and merry Christmas!
alex dad: wow breakfast looks good...like really good haha
alex: you thought I would burn the whole place again?
alex dad 2#: yes... haha
alex: we couldn't afford such thing again
alex dad: good thing it didn't happen then, and thank you son
alex dad 2#: yes, thanks to the wonderful son in the world haha, merry Christmas everyone!
alex: I am aren't I haha
alex dad: haha um...alex?
alex: "yea dad?" he said putting the syrup down
alex dad: we want to talk to you about something
alex: no...no no I don't want to hear about her
alex dad 2#: please just...this once
alex: .... fine, what is it?
alex dad: she wants to make an appointment to see you or...at least hear from you
alex: okay-
• they all stopped and froze once they heard the phone ringing, and that was when alex knew...that it might've been her, he wanted to answer the phone but knew if he did... everything would change, he didn't want to change anything, he liked how everything was then and there
alex: good luck picking that up
alex dad: alex...
alex: im not answering it
alex dad 2#: this is the only opportunity you will have with her.... are you sure
alex: it is...?
alex dad: yes, after this one time that's it...
alex: "oh..." he said staring at the phone
alex: okay.... fine! ...I'll answer it!
alex dad #2: thank you...we'll be upstairs if you need us
alex dad: you got this...take your time
alex: okay, I got this...
alex: mom...?
9:56 am
moon mom: come on down guys!
sister: about time!
moon: lily...!?
sister: what!?
moon dad: cmon guys, its time!
sister: I hope Santa brought me what I wanted
moon mom: not with that mouth of yours haha
sister: hey! you two gave me this mouth haha
moon dad: lord...enough haha just open them!
moon: whatever it is, im sure it's good haha
sister: haha he did! it's the babies doll house set haha! "Thank you, Santa!" she said yelling through the fireplace
moon mom: haha open yours up moon
moon: okay haha
moon dad: she going to freak
moon: what the!!! OH MY GOD, haha no you didn't!
sister: woah! why couldn't I get that mommy!?
moon mom: well your too young for such thing
moon: yea I mean it's a whole makeup and beauty set haha...wow...wait but I didn't-
moon dad: you didn't ask? yea we know...
moon mom: we knew how much you're into this beauty stuff...and even if we don't see hose this can contribute into your career
moon dad: but we know we had to support you no matter what
moon: "aw...mom haha dad, come here" he said giving them a hug
sister: I want a hug too!
moon: haha come on then!
moon dad: oh, and moon if you want to go see your friends you can haha
moon: really!? oh my god thank you! "I love you guys so much" she said kissing mom and dad on the cheek
moon mom: when it gets too dark come back okay!?
moon: yes mom haha, ill see you guys later!
10:08 am
Jason: merry Christmas mom
Jason mom: haha whats this?
Jason: its your present duh haha
Jason mom: but im supposed to give you something only
Jason: who said that? because whoever did, it's not true haha
Jason mom: well I don't know, I guess I always had that belief, but now I know I don't have to be so selfless haha
Jason: of course, not mom, you deserve this, now haha cmon open it!
Jason mom: no no I want you to open yours up first
Jason: are you sure?
Jason mom: yea cmon haha
Jason: okay...wait isn't this yours?
Jason mom: it was, it had run down in the family...that night where you told me you was going after what you wanted...It was like I saw myself
Jason: wait...
Jason mom: my father gave me this before I left home...I went to go after what I wanted to do and even though he didn't understand it...he let me go
Jason mom: because he knew that he had to do whatever was best for his daughter, and that was to let her go eventually...now im passing it onto you
Jason: why does this have to be so sad
Jason mom: "stop it im actually trying to tell you something!" she said hitting him
Jason: ow! okay haha I get it.... i get it
Jason: and yea...that night, I couldn't hold it in no more mom...
Jason mom: I know...that's how I know whatever it is your going to be doing...its going to be amazing
Jason: yes haha...we will just have to wait and see huh?
Jason mom: yes we shall, "now hold onto this okay? it will be important...understand?" she said closing his hands
Jason yes...I understand, merry Christmas mom
Jason mom: merry Christmas baby
10:34 am
leo: hey mom are you down here?
leo mom: yes haha come eat, I made your favorite
leo: the famous Christmas breakfast ughh you should've let me join you haha
leo mom: well next time you can cook with me haha, your happy?
leo: yea yea I love you too haha, merry Christmas by the way
leo mom: "merry Christmas babe" she said kissing his forhead
leo: ewww haha
leo mom: deal with it haha
leo: so I was thinking maybe after we open the presents and spend time together I can go-
leo mom: go see your friends? haha yea sure, I bet there planning on see you too
leo: yea hopefully, we got plans today
leo mom: maybe you can take this with you?
leo: a skateboard haha yes!!!
leo mom: yea I thought it would be great to get you, I haven't seen you played sense...
leo: dad...? I know
leo mom: you don't have to ride it if you-
leo: what!? are you serious!? hah aim going to ride this to everywhere, even school!
leo mom: really? haha...im glad
leo: wow...it feels just like back then, thanks mom...this is great
leo mom: of course! haha
leo: look at the design, haha orange and black, this is neat!
leo mom: I know right-
leo mom: oh! I bet that's them
leo: "already?" he said stuffing the eggs in his mouth
leo mom: yes he will be right out haha
leo: im here guys "love you, bye mama" he said giving her a hug on the way out, oh! and thanks for the gift haha
leo mom: haha love you too! have a good time!
leo: haha I will!
10:44 am
Layla: come on cameron!
cameron: "im coming!" he said walking downstairs
Layla: hurry up!
cameron: im here, stop yelling
cameron mom: hurry sit down, we wouldn't want to make your dad angry
cameron: yea...we don't want to see that
Layla: too bad cameron doesn't have to try so hard just for that to happen
cameron: can you shut up for once!
Layla: hey don't yell at me!
cameron dad: guys! knock it off! lets just have this lovely breakfast your mom cooked for you
Layla: it is lovely isn't it
cameron mom: good morning honey
cameron: "yea...it's not like hers though..." he mumbled to himself
cameron dad: cameron!
cameron mom: im sorry...
cameron: you heard that....?
Layla: we all did
cameron dad: Apologize...now!
cameron: why?
cameron mom: it's okay honey...
cameron dad: no, it's not okay! he needs to learn how to be respectful
cameron: and you need to learn how to care for once! ...you never do...you never did
cameron dad: you don't know what you're talking about...
Layla: okay enough! lets just enjoy this meal my mom cooked for us...
cameron mom: yea lets just put this aside us...its okay
cameron: "like always..." he thought
cameron dad: let's eat...
• as they were all eating they heard a knock at the door, and cameron was relieved because he knew, that was his ticket out of there
Layla: who would be here this early?
cameron mom: its probably cameron friends
cameron dad: you told them you was having dinner here...right?
cameron: no I didn't
Layla: mmm
cameron mom: coming! ill go open it!
camil: hello!
cameron mom: hi there!
camil: can cameron come out?
Layla: you have been hanging out with them a lot lately...
cameron: "so?" he said getting up
cameron dad: where are you going!?
cameron: I got plans
cameron dad: Is that so, I do too, that requires you
cameron: yea I bet
layla: so does that mean he can stay?
cameron dad: yes it does sweetie
cameron: okay? regardless nobody asked, ill be heading out now, merry Christmas everyone
camil: its him!
alex: thank god its cold out here!
cameron mom: your going?
cameron: yea...breakfast was good by the way
cameron mom: thank you...and have a good time
cameron: I will...merry Christmas
4:52 pm
Moon: were all done!
Camil: it looks pretty haha
Jason: yea it was about time we did something to this place
Bryce: this abandoned place was perfectly fine before you guys got here
Alex: ouch that hurt! Haha
The rest: haha!
Bryce: yea whatever, are you sure we're done with everything?
Leo: well we got the tree, the lights, the food, drinks and yea
Austin: don't forget the games!
Leo/moon: ah yes haha
Cameron: mhmm okay sooo...what do we do now
Austin: let's party! haha
Terrin: I never thought I would hear those words come out your mouth haha
Camil: okay then haha, let's get this party started!
• A few hours went by as they all hanged out together, it was time for them to all head back home, but before they did, Bryce had another plan in mind
Alex: well I would like to give a toast!-
Cameron: why are you acting like your drunk dude haha
Alex: it's better now shut up, okay now I would like to give a toast!
Alex: even though it's a little late for this, happy birthday to all the birthdays that had passed, the memories that we lost on the way...but not only that but the memories we made together til this day and tonight...would be our first Christmas together, and I hope there will plenty more along the way. Haha can I get a HOORAY!
The rest: haha HOORAY!
Camil: wow Alex for someone like you, didn't know you felt that way haha
Moon: same haha
Bryce: yea even though it was cringy it was also a good speech
Alex: thank you haha
Leo: oh my god....guys check your phones!
Jason: why?
Terrin: oh crap...it's the exams scores!
Alex: OH NO!
Austin: who's going to open there's up first...
Cameron: guys calm down
Camil: yea let's just open it at the same time
Moon: yes...all together?
The rest: 3...2...1
Bryce: so...? What did you guys get!?
Jason: oh shoot...I passed!
Camil: oh my god dude same! haha
Cameron: congratulations
Camil: thank you mr Jones
Cameron haha whatever, I passed, I'm not surprise though haha
Moon: haha guys guys I made it!!
Leo: same! haha...god that was a close one
Austin: terrin! terrin! I passed haha I freaking passed!
Terrin: good job dude! Haha I did too, I'm too shocked to even move really
Bryce: speaking of not moving haha dude... you good
Alex: I don't want to look! Take it!
Bryce: haha okay? Oh...dude...
Alex: oh no that should so bad...
The rest: so what did he get?
Bryce: he didn't...
Alex: oh...
Bryce: he didn't fail! HAHA
The rest: Bryce!!
Bryce: haha it's okay guys, this guy passed, here dude
Alex: oh my god....I can't believe this haha...I PASSED
camil: "yes you did haha" she said hugging him
Terrin: we proud of you dude
Cameron: we told you studying was going to pay off haha
Alex: yea thank god I wont have to do this again
Moon: um yes you will haha
Alex: what!?
Leo: yea they do it almost every semester
Jason: haha can't believe he didn't know that
Alex: dang it...well I don't care! I made it this far haha MERRY CHRISTMAS
Austin: yea is this our gift from the school? haha
Bryce: haha speaking of gifts, we should go down to the IN
The rest: why?
Cameron: oh that haha
Leo: we're doing it now?
Bryce: yea might as well
Moon: what are you guys talking about
Bryce: just cmon you'll see
Jason: as long as we get-
Terrin: ...guys
The rest: what?
• As they were all heading out the abandoned place, they all stopped to see a miracle in Washington
Camil: holy-
Alex: is it really snowing!
Bryce: no it's just iced rain
Alex: shut up Bryce
Cameron: haha this hasn't happened sense
Moon: we was like 10 at least
Austin: another surprise huh?
Leo: more like a miracle
Jason: "that's crazy" he said sticking his toung out to catch the snow
Terrin: your so weird dude...haha let me try
Bryce: guys we've seen the snow, now cmon Keith is waiting on us
Camil: Keith?
5:42 pm
Bryce: hey keith? we're here!
Uncle Keith: it's about time, I just close the store come in!
Cameron: is it ready?
Alex: is what ready?
Leo: it should be right keith?
The rest: guys!
Camil: are you going to tell us what the heck y'all are talking about?
Cameron: don't be a brat haha come on
Camil: "I'm not being a brat" she whispers to herself
Cameron: yes you are
Camil: shutup!
Terrin: great don't tell me you guys are going to date next
Jason: just watch haha
Uncle Keith: haha I completely agree
Cameron: uncle!
Uncle Keith: haha come on guys, it's down here
Bryce: me and him basically stayed up all night to create this
Leo/Cameron: hey!
Bryce: oh yea you guys too haha
Austin: to create what?
Moon: wait is it the video?
Leo: ding ding ding correct
Camil: really? I bet your guys worked hard on
Cameron: it wasn't easy but we got it finish
Alex: well I bet I made a fool of myself
The rest: same
Uncle Keith: okay terrin shut the door behind you
Terrin: okay
Bryce: everyone sit
Camil: okay it's starting everyone
• As they all watched the video of them having fun that day with the song that they had created, they all realized that this was where they were meant to be be, and what they were meant to be doing
Leo: there it is haha
Cameron: so...did you guys like it?
Camil: you kidding me! I freaking loved it!
The rest: we all did!
Alex: I fell so many times! haha
Austin basically dragged me with you haha
Bryce: we saw haha
Moon: I can't believe you guys added the song to it also
Jason: right!? It went perfect with it
Terrin: if I'm being honest I so forgot about that song we made, it's been like what...a month haha
Camil: yea it's good hearing it again haha...you guys did a good job on this! Like really
Uncle Keith: yea now we just need to do one last thing
Moon: what's that?
Cameron: post it
The rest: what...?
Camil: wait... right now
Leo: yea but...before we did it we wanted to talk to you about it
Camil: why me?
Bryce: you guys didn't tell her yet?
Leo: I thought moon was going to go tell her
Cameron: I'm not in this
Camil: tell me what...? Moon?
Moon: oh my god...I completely forgot, I was supposed to tell you yesterday but I got caught in the moment...
Camil: oh haha well it's okay but...what is it
Moon: as the manager of you guys, would like proudly say...we want you to be the leader of the band...
Camil: the leader...? Haha what...? We don't even have a band name...shoot! We don't even have a band name
Alex: wow...leader is a big role dude
Jason: yea but I think camil is perfect for it
Terrin: same she is the one who this guy of all this
Austin: we wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you
Uncle Keith: almost like it was fate...
Camil: fate...fate? Oh my god...I think I know what to call us haha
Cameron: what?
Bryce: please don't have it be weird...
Camil: F8...like you know fate and there 8 of us in the band...it's perfect
Bryce: F8...? It doesn't sound too bad
The rest: I like it
Uncle Keith: I think it's perfect, that name is going to be well known one day
Camil: hopefully...
Leo: okay so? Are we going to post it leader?
Moon: please say yes
Jason: this is the perfect time to do it
Terrin: I'm with him on this one
Austin: me too
Alex: me three
Cameron: same haha
Uncle Keith: here it is...all you have to do is press post
Cameron: this is it...
Bryce: it's now or never Camil
• All eyes were on her, she knows now that she is the leader of this band, she basically call the shots and the decision making...and she's not very good at that, but she knew this was the opportunity of lifetime she couldn't refuse, and it was all on her. just one press and that's where it will all begin
Camil: "okay...let's do this"