Zoe POV
"UGHHH!" I groan as I take out my pages and pages of homework. "History, Language Arts, Science, Social studies, Math." I glared at the last one. It was Thanksgiving break but at the moment I wasn't greatful for anything.

I was ok in the other subjects and could get them done quickly but Math was not my strong suit. I hated it with a burning passion because it made NO SENSE. And by the look of it I was going to spend my entire break trying to understand the three worksheets Mr. D gave us for homework.

I got up from my desk and walked to Connor's  room, maybe he could help, though I highly doubted it. He had stopped trying to keep his grades up a while ago and my parents now told me that I "Shouldn't go down the same path as Connor." Which meant they expected straight A's.  Cynthia had been bothering me about the C I had in Math and it was REALLY annoying.

I knocked on Connor's door and he asked "Who is it?" With a trace of clear annoyance. A pencil could be heard scratching on a paper, probably Connor's most recent sketch.

"It's Zoe." I responded and waited a bit before he swung open the door "What's up Zo?" He asked, I didn't go near his room much if I could help it, it smelled really bad.

I held up my Math homework, all 3 goddamn pages. "Mr.D was a jerk and gave us a crap ton of homework and now I need help." He saw the pages and his eyes widened. My dear brother started closing the door in my face but I stopped with my foot and gave him a look "Pleaseee?"

He sighs "I'm not that good either but fine." he let me inside and we sat down on his floor staring at the homework and trying to understand it. We sat there for hours with Connor occasionally saying something like "I think X.......or maybe it has something to do with..........or.......ugh nevermind." Before going back to staring at the equation blankly.

Suddenly Cynthia yelled "ZOE THERE'S SOMEONE HERE TO SEE YOU!" I jumped and stood up before rushing downstairs, leaving Connor glaring at the homework.

Alana POV 
I flinched when Mrs.Murphy yelled for Zoe but my face brightened as I saw my girlfriend run down the stairs, looking adorable in pajama pants and a baggy pastel shirt.

She beamed when she met my eyes before running up and hugging me tightly. "Alana!" She said happily. I hugged back smiling at my luck. I really couldn't of asked for a better girlfriend. Mrs. Murphy eyed us suspiciously before leaving us alone.

Zoe pulled away and grabbed my arm dragging me upstairs. We stopped at Connor's door "Guess who showed up?" Zoe said excitedly. Connor looked up from the papers in front of him and his face visably relaxed. "Oh Alana, thank God. Now you can help Zoe with her homework and I can call Evan and Jared." He stood and shoved the homework into my arms before shutting his door. "Rude." Zoe mumbled and we went to her room.

She looked embarrassed as she sat down on her bed, avoiding my gaze. "What's wrong darling?" I ask slightly jokingly. Zoe smiled but it melted away quickly. "You don't deserve such a dumb girlfriend..." she mumbled, bringing her knees up to her chest and burying her face in them. I frowned lifting her chin to look at me"What makes you think that? Zo I love you how you are and I would never try and change you. It's ok to ask for help and I'll always be there for you. I promise." By then she had tears in her eyes.

Without thinking I pressed my lips to hers and put my hands on her waist. She was startled at first but then kissed back passionately. I smiled into the kiss, it felt amazing to have the person I loved the most so close to me. I stroked her hair and then pulled away. She was wearing the biggest smile I'd ever seen and was blushing really hard.

"How about we get started on that homework of yours?" I asked. She nodded and stood. Taking her hand in mine we walked to her desk and sat down. She would ask questions and I would answer them. It was slow going but we got it done just before dinner.

That's when the yelling started.

Zoe POV
"I AM DONE WITH YOU LARRY! I SEND YOU TO BUY A TURKEY AND YOU COME BACK WITH ALL THE MONEY GONE?! WHAT DID YOU SPEND IT ON THIS TIME?!" Cynthia shouted from downstairs. "Get off my case Cynthia! Like your any better!" Larry counters.

I cover my ears and sigh "Maybe you should go have dinner with your family..." I tell Alana. She looks at me and then at the door, then back at me. "No way I'm letting you spend your thanksgiving here! Do you think they'll mind if you come over for dinner?" She says.

I gape a bit then beam at her. "Of course they won't they'll be to busy yelling at each other. Just give me a second." I respond then sprint to Connor's room, the door is already open. I see him in a black dress shirt and pants combing his hair. "Looking sharp Con!" I say making him jump.

He glares at me then rolls his eyes and smiles "Thanks I guess. I'm going over to Evan's to have dinner with him and Jared." He pauses "And their families..." I smile softly before walking over and giving him a rare hug.

"You'll be fine Connor. I'm sure they'll love you!" He pulls away and frowns slightly "Sorry to leave you with Larry and Cynthia I wish you could come too." I shake my head "That's what I came here to tell you, I'm going over to Alana's instead of staying in this hellhole." He smiles "Good."

We hug one more time before he leaves and I head back to my room to were Alana is waiting with my coat, a nice dress she chose from my closet, and shoes. I smirked, she was always prepared. I put them on and she holds out her hand "Shall we?" She says bowing slightly and wiggling her eyebrows jokingly. I giggled and slipped my hand into hers "We shall!"

Alana POV
When we get to my house, Zoe having changed into a pretty dress that made it hard to take my eyes off her, we walked through the door and to the kitchen where my parents were cooking together.

"I'm hooooome!~" I sing making Zoe giggle. My parents laugh and my mom asks "Who's this sweetie?" I smile sheepishly "Oh right! Mom, Dad this is Zoe Murphy, my girlfriend. Zoe these are my parents, Diana Smith and Edward Beck." Zoe smiled and did a nervous little wave. My parents looked a little shocked but then smiled  widely and fussed over her. I laughed at this but felt relived that my parents accepted me.

Dinner came along and we all sat down at the beautifully decorated table and held hands. I looked at Zoe and explained "We have a tradition were everyone says what we're thankful for before we can eat."

She nods and my dad starts. "Im thankful for the most amazing family in the world that sits here with me." We all share a collective nod and look at my mom, Zoe being a bit late. "I'm greatful that we all are in good health and that my daughter has found someone who loves her." She winks at us and we both blush. We all look at Zoe and she looks a little nervous but I smile at her and she seems to regain her confidence, smiling back.

"I'm thankful for your hospitality and willingness to let me into your home on such a short notice. And I am very thankful for Alana, who is always there for me when I need her most and always has a way to make me feel better." She finishes and looks at me. I beam at her

"I am thankful for such an accepting and loving family. I am also insanely greatful for Zoe Murphy, the sweetest and smartest girl I have ever met and whom I love very very much." I say, looking her in the eyes the entire time.

A few tears formed in her eyes and she gave me a big hug and I hugged back, both of us smiling like idiots.
My parents ruin it by taking a picture and saying "Awwwww."Zoe and I blush and my parents laugh, we join in. We all sit there laughing and eating dinner.

There were so many things to be thankful for.

A/N HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Hope you guys like this, really long, thanksgiving special that I cooked up. I've never written a chapter this long...😅. Anyways, gotta go.

LOVE YOU GUYS!

~Prongs❤🦃