December 24th, 2016
Westland, United States
6:00 p.m.

Song: Jingle Bell Rock, cover by cast of Glee

"Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock! Jingle bell swing and jingle bell ring! Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun; now the jingle hop has begun!" Alfred sang as he hung paper snowflakes from the ceiling. There was tinsel weaved along the walls of Alfred's basement, and a huge Christmas tree in the corner with all the presents to be passed out later today wrapped underneath it. Candles lit up the room, spreading the smell of crisp pine. Fake snow lined the bottom of the walls, and a food table was quickly filling with all the goodies Shelby and Alfred had whipped together.

"Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock. Jingle bells chime and jingle bells time. Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square in the frosty air! What a bright time, it's right time, to rock the night away!" He sang, dancing and playing air guitar as he bounced over to the next batch of paper snowflakes as Shelby walked past with a holiday wreath. "Jingle bell time is a swell time," he grabbed her by the waist and pulled her towards him, causing her to yell out in surprise as he leaned down for a kiss, "To go ridin' in a one-horse sleigh."

Shelby ducked out of the way, causing Alfred to stumble forward as she continued on her way, flustered. He laughed, "Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet. Jingle around the clock!" He grabbed Shelby's hands, causing the wreath to fall as he began spinning them around in a circle, causing her to shout in protest, "Mix and mingle in a jinglin' beat, that's the jingle bell rock! Shelby, take it away!"

She rolled her eyes, though a faint smile pulled at her lips, "We're supposed to be getting for the party, Alfred."

"Come on, show me that Christmas spirit!" He urged.

She giggled slightly, shaking her head, "Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock! Jingle bells chime and jingle bells time. Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square in the frosty air!"

"Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock!" They sang together, "Jingle bells chime and jingle bell time. Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun, now the jingle hop has begun! Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock! Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square in the frosty air! What a bright time, it's the right time to rock the night away. Jingle bell time is a swell time, to go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh! Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet, jingle around the clock! Mix and mingle in the a jinglin' beat!"

Alfred stopped spinning, pulling Shelby close, "That's the jingle bell,"

Shelby pushed herself away, "That's the jingle bell,"

Alfred grabbed her hand and spun her around, "That's the jingle bell rock!"

She laughed, "Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock."

"Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock!"

"Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell... Rock!" They sang, before bursting out laughing.

"Alfred, no more singing 'til we finish decorating." Shelby shook her head, picking the wreath back up and fixing it up above the tree.

"I can't help myself Shelby, Christmas is tomorrow! My friends are coming over! It's the one time of year when everyone tolerates each other- when everyone tolerate me!" He laughed. "I can't wait!"

"Well, they'll be here in a few hours, and everything should be perfect." Shelby stated, straightening the wreath, before turning to Alfred. "Now, where's Apollo's onsie?"