TW: "slightly" kinky stuff (I don't even know half of what I wrote here-)
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Peggy's POV

I woke up to my bed...vibrating? I dug under my pillow to see my phone setting of the alarm.

IT'S CHRISTMAS!

And you know what else?

PRANKS!

I slid off my bed and placed my human pillow under the covers. Yes, I ordered that online so I could creep out at night.

I changed my pale yellow nightgown into a black sweater and black jeans. I searched up online how to be unnoticed at dark a few days ago. What? Don't judge me.

I opened my walk-in closet. At the very back is my secret storage room. Well, yes, secret, but only my dad knows.

I stashed some silly string, pins, yarn, those honking stuff, cameras, super glue, papers, markers, and duct tape in there. On my way out of the closet, I slipped on my sound-proof shoes. I've been waiting for this night since exactly 365 days ago; since the last time I did it.

I carefully zipped my backpack, which contained all stuff I would be using, and made my way out of my bedroom.

On the way upstairs, I could here some...very...unforgettable...noises.

I mentally chuckled and brought out my camera to do a little vlog. I passed the Burrdosia and the Lams room to make my way to the Mullette room. Yes, I indeed made ship names. Adorable. My children are all growing up! *wipes fake tears away*

I opened it and the bright light illuminated my face. "Hi, guys!" I whispered. I definitely had to show this at Christmas morning.

"Some weird noise are coming from our guest room. Specifically, Laf's and Herc's" I chuckled. "I'm going to show this video in the morning."

I gave the camera a mischievous smirk then quietly tip-toed to the door. I wrote a message for Herc and Laf to see when they wake up and slipped it under the door.

I made my way back to the Burrdosia room. They don't know that I do pranks every Christmas. I easily opened the door flawlessly. They're they are. Burr and Theodosia cuddled, awake, extremely weirded out my the noises happening at the neighboring guest room.

I tried to think of an excuse. "H-Hi guys. Just checking out how you were doing with the...ya know." I gave them a "I am definitely not doing pranks at the middle of the night." look.

"Yeah..." Theodosia mumbled, eying me suspiciously. Maybe it's because of my attire.

"Welp. I'm just... gonna go." I quickly shuffled my way out the room and sighed. Too bad they weren't going to get a taste of my pranks.

I made my way to the Maria room. I wanted to see how she was doing. Not gonna put pranks. Why would I do that to my...starts-with-a-"c"-ends-with-a-"sh" person.

I opened the door to see her sound asleep. I just

And there I squealed!

In my mind.

Duh. I'm not going to, just, wake them up.

The Lams couple who act like they date 25/8 are cuddling. CUDDLING. They were HUGGING each other. These two act like they're dating.

Some pranks wouldn't hurt. Right? I see Alex made us of the desk. I placed a little honking stuff under the swivel chair and taped it there. That way, when he sits down, the honky thing would, well, honk!

I checked the bathroom. Hm...AHA!

I opened the cabinets to see if there was anything inside. Hm...mouthwash that belongs to John and some first aid kits. Alright.

I opened the silly string cap and placed a pin at the hole where the cu- oh my I'm so dirty- string comes out. Bless me. I pressed the spray down, slightly, with some trouble, and duct taped it. I tied one end of a piece of string at the pin. The other end I taped at the door of the cabinet. I THEN taped the silly string bottle at the inside of the cabinet. Wait till John sees this.

Hm...toothbrush! I placed some super glue along the side of John's turtle toothbrush. Muwahahahah. I'm evil.

I entered the main bedroom and sighed as I see the two still sleeping. I take a few pictures until-

Oh no.

I placed a flash.

I wonder how that go there.

I quickly evacuated, down the stairs I go!

Hm...times to prank my sisters. *Devilish laugh*

Herc's POV- tomorrow

What a night.

I love Laf so much.

I hope none of the others heard.

I stood up from the bed with sore legs.

Ouch.

I made my way to the bathroom to freshen up when I saw a piece of paper by the door. Must be Alex's. Maybe one of his papers fell and slid under the-

Hi Laf. Herc. Very interesting noises you made there. How did you make them

-xoxo Peggy ;)

Oh my god...

fuckfuckfuckfuck.

Alex's POV-

I woke up to see a gorgeous freckled face about an inch away from mine.

John.

Shit. Did we do anything?! I looked under the covers and sighed. Good.

I carefully and slowly got up, afraid that John might wake up due to my sudden movement and...well, absence.

I decided I would write another letter. I mean, it's been a while. In fact, nearly three months. I'm pretty sure John would be worried where his 'secret admirer', aka me, went.

I grabbed a role of parchment paper from my bag and set it on the desk. I sat on the swivel chair and--

HONKKKK!!!!

I fell forwards, startled and landed on the floor, face flat. I think I broke my nose or something, but I definitely feel blood dripping from it.

"Ow..." I groaned. Well that wasn't there yesterday.

"Huh?" I heard John's groggy voice. He's awake. Stupid me, why did I have to write in the first place? "What's all the noise about- OMG, Alex! Are you okay?" He, from what I think, threw the covers of him and rushed immediately to my side.

"Do I look like?" I chuckled softly. I rose up and sat in a more comfortable position, cathing John rolling his eyes.

"Ew. Your nose." He faked gagged.

"Yes. Can you get some tissue? That would make it stop. And I have some Advil at the pocket of my bag." I requested. He nodded. "Thanks."

He went to the bathroom and returned with a big roll of tissue. He handed them to me. "You're welcome." He smiled. I placed it under my nose while he fished around my bag.

A few minutes later, he returned witha bottle of water, from who knows where, and Advil. "Thanks." I muttered, my voice muffled by the bloody mess of tissue. I quickly placed the Advil at my tongue and took two sips.

While John was freshening up- or rather, 'removing morning breath' - the bleeding finally stopped. I threw away the tissue in the bathroom while John was toothbrushing. Just as he was rinsing it...

"The fuck?!" John practically screamed causing me to jump. "Sorry but, what?!"

He tried removing his toothbrush from his palm but it was stuck. Like, really stuck.

"Is this some sort of joke?!" I laughed. I couldn't hold my laughter and I was already on the floor.

"Joke? Oh my gosh, 'Lex, did you lock the door?" He rinsed his mouth with water afterwards. He was gargling the water as he opened the cabinet door to get his mouthwash-

"GAH!" John screamed yet again, causing me to erupt in laughter even louder. I swear, he screams like a girl and screeches like an eagle. His shirt was wet because he spit the water. Worst part is, his hair was filled with silly string, the mess getting worse every second. His hair. That would be hard to remove. "ALEX! DID YOU FRICKIN LOCK THE DOOR?"

"Oh." Realization hit me. Peggy. I am so frustrated, I turned redder than I was from laughing. "Peggy." I growled.

"Peggy." He confirmed, helplessly trying to stop the string with his finger.

"She'll get revenge. Soon." I evilly smiled. "Up for that?"

"Definitely." He laughed. "Now get out because now I definitely need to take a shower--"

"Clothes?" I asked.

"Right... Be right back." He dashed tot he walk-in closet and back. "Now, go!"

Peggy's POV-

I woke up very early from screaming. I don't care if I stayed up late. It was definitely worth it.

"MARGARITA PEGGY SCHUYLER!" A voice screeched, which could only be Angelica's. I placed dye at her shampoo. She walked in with blue hair, which definitely doesn't suit her. "IS THIS YOUR DOING?" She grumbled.

I pretended to be lazy. I opened my eyes and saw Angelica by the door way. You could almost see steam setting off from her ears.

"Maybe..." I smirked.

"Ugh. I should've add extra loc-"

Another scream erupted through the air. This time, it was Eliza. She screamed as high as she could.

"Don't worry. The dye will wash away in a week or two." I mischievously grinned.

"TWO WEEKS?" Angelica yelled wide-eyed. I actually don't know how John and Alex aren't awake yet. The others were there, laughing their asses off. Well, except Herc and Laf, who seems flustered. I wonder why... Haha. Seems like my little note got them.

Eliza marched up to my bed with egg yolks dripping down her whole body. "Margarita, one more time. Got it? Or else no more Eliza's special cookies." She grabbed me by the arm and I respond:

"Okay! Okay! Geez." I rolled my eyes.

A loud honk came followed by another ear-piercing yelp came. "Owww..." Oops. I may have overdone that.

"Oops. Sorry Alex!" I giggled. I made my way out of bed and on the stairs.

I listened intently at the Lams door. A few shuffles came and the door opening and closing.

"The fuck?!" I heard John scream. It was even higher than Eliza's. It made me laugh so hard. The others were already with me. Even Burr. Wow, I actually didn't think he could laugh.

"GAH!" Another John scream came from the inside. Whoops.

---

We all stayed at the lounge for a while, because it was way to early for breakfast. "I'm sorry, okay?"

"Fine. It's hard to stay mad at ya, little sis."Eliza ruffled my hair. I pouted. She just messed my signature ponytail! That's when I remembered something.

I brought out my phone and showed them the picture. "Y'all look at this."

(A/n: closest picture I found.)

"OMG! THEY'RE SO CUTE!" Eliza jumped up and down.

"WHY ARE THEY NOT DATING YET?" Angelica joined.

"Awww, they would be a great couple!" Theo squeezed her cheeks. "Send us the pic!"

I nodded and immediately shared the photo to the chat.

"I have to agree on Theo with this one." Aaron smiled. Who knew he shipped them?

"We all did, Burr. From the very beginning." Laf said, monotone.

"But they're so-" Herc squealed.

"Ms. Schuyler!" I heard a footsteps running down the stairs.

John.

We all stopped our fangirling.

Someome yanked me off the couch and lifted me to face them.

"What is the meaning of this?!" My focus cleared and I saw John's face. Honestly, this guy could actually nail drama class.

"Yes?" I asked innocently with a smirk.

"Can you not see my hair and hand?" He showed his curly hair, dangling with pieces of silly string. His palm had his toothbrush sticking onto it.

"Yeah I could see it. I'm not blind." He rolled his eyes at my response.

"Peggy, help me. I don't care why you did this, but fucking help me, please. Por favor, estoy en pánico! What if I can't get it out?"

"Relax, dude." I gave him a reassuring smile.

He let go of me. Like, literally. I fell on the floor.

"It would eventually go off. With some... tries. Come on." I grabbed his hand and we rushed to the bathroom.

Alex's POV-

Peggy dragged John to the nearest bathroom.

I sat down beside Eliza at the couch. It got pretty creepy, since the others were staring at me.

"W-what?"I broke the silence.

"Are you alright, Alex?" Angelica asked.

"Yeah- oh. Do I have a bruise now?" I groaned. All of them bobbed their head up and down.

"Peggy." I crossed my arms.

"I see she used the old swivel chair prank." Eliza stated. I nodded my head. "I'll get an ice pack." With that, she headed off to the kitchen.

Everyone was still staring at me. "Is there another reason you guys are staring at me?"

"Yep." They all replied.

"What?"

"You 'aven' t checked your, what is it? Your phone yet, mon ami?" Laf asked.

"Nah. But I wi-" I checked my phone.

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I opened the image and--

"P-Peggy?" I flushed red. "Uh..." I chuckled nervously as the others smiled at me with a glint of hope in their eyes.

"We're not dating?" My statement became a question. It's not like there's a chance he'll be dating me. He's too good.

"Yet." They all said, well, except Aaron. But I could tell he's mentally saying that.

"Jesus, guys! It's not like he likes me..." I mumbled the last part. Unfortunately, Eliza was right beside me with the ice pack on my cheek and heard.

"Alex. He's head over heels for you." Eliza said.

"I don't think so."

"Anyways!" Laf clapped his hands. "What's for, what is it? Breakfast, right?" We all nodded. I'm guessing he was trying to avoid an awkward conversation.

"Can John cook pancakes? They're the best!" Peggy appeared behind me with John. He had a slightly red palm. "No offense, Laf." She quickly added.

He sighed, "None taken. I still make the best crepes."

"Fine. But my hand! Hey, yo, I'm gonna need a right-hand man!" John exclaimed. Ouch. That must have hurt.

"I WILL, MON AMI!" Laf waved his hand frantically at the air.

"Kay." Lafayette stood up and followed John to the kitchen.

All of us filed in to the breakfast bar, afterwards.

---

We were all sat in the long counter, on high stools.

"PANCAKES, AWAY!" John screamed and slid us each pancakes down the table.

I didn't know how John's pancakes tasted like, since my roommate was Laf.

I took a small bite. My face lit up.

"Told ya- holy shit, how did you finish it so fast!?" Peggy, beside me, looked down to my used-to-be two pancake plate, and now empty plate.

"Dunno." I shrugged, smiling.

"After this, can we open the presents? Angie, pleeeaasseeeeeeeeeeee!" Peggy begged Angie who was chewing a mouthful of pancakes. She sat infront of her.

"Pleaaaaaasssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee."

"Fine. But only to avoid what happened last time." She grumbled.

"Last time?" I asked. Everyone stopped eating and looked at Peggy dead in the eye.

"What? I had to do it?" She laughed.

John slid on the seat infront of me. He whispered, "Peggy filled the whole house in snow because she was bored and had to wait until lunch to open the gifts." He laughed. I giggled.

---

Here we were. My first Christmas with my friends. We formed a circle, or rather a messy oval, at the Schuyler's living room, beside the grand Christmas tree. I swear, the living room is as big as our whole dorm.

"PRESENT TIME!" Peggy squealed. She scurried to the tree. "As the youngest, I go first." She smiled.

She took all the presents that had the tag 'to Pegs' or 'To PegLeg'. She came back at the circle.

She got a yellow sundress from Herc and a matching scarf, a set of nail polish from Eliza, some other make-up stuff from Angie, a literal wooden leg from John (whom she named 'Leggy'). The Burrdosians from what we call gave her popcorn and cheese. I'm pretty sure that was Theo's idea. She recieved a pair of heels from Maria. Lafayette gave her some prank materials and I gave her bottles of whip cream. What? She requested.

Next was Eliza. Cinammon buns from Laf-

"Laf, you know I could make these-" She said.

"Non. I just wanted to say. Cannibalism." He laughed.

Anyways, a baby blue cozy blanket from Herc. It looked hand-knitten. John gave her a lavender perfume while Angelica gave her rose. Burr and Theo gave her a pair of sneakers. Maria gave her some... flour? Shocking, yeah. I know. But, my gift was rather surprising.

"YOU'RE ASEXUAL?!?!" Angie screeched.

"Yeah...I told Alex, cuz he's like a brother to me, no offense sisters." She turned to Peggy and Angelica.

"Ugh. Some taken." Peggy laughed.

"Yes. And we'd agreed to break the news to y'all today." She smiled. "Asexual and Proud!" She read her the text on the t-shirt I gave her. "Thanks, Alex."

"No prob." I grinned. Peggy handed her a simple blue bracelet, which matches hers, except it was yellow. Angelica recieved a similar pink bracelet.

"SCHUYLER SISTERS!" They sang raising their wrists up.

"And father!" Mr. Schuyler entered the room carrying a tray of what looks like hot cocoa. We all laughed. He each handed us a mug and thanked him in return. "Asexual, eh?" He patted Eliza.

"Mhm." She shyly nodded.

"Come 'ere." He embraced Eliza. "Little Liz is all growing up!" He wiped fake tears away and faked sniffed.

"Pa!" Eliza giggled.

"You're all growing up." Peggy and Angelica soon joined the hug. "Now, we're having catching up to do later." They nodded.

I contently sighed at the fatherly welcome of the family. John, who was sitting beside me, must have noticed.

"You alright?" He softly said, loud enough for only me to hear.

"Better than alright." I smiled goofily. I'm alright as long as I have my friends. Friends. I never had a group of friends before. It feels nice having somewhere where you belong. He returned the smile with an ever goofier smile. I laughed. Laurens, you could never fail me to laugh.

Soon, we all returned to the gift exchanging.

Angelica got a lot of books. Like, a lot. Including a limited edition of Common Sense by Thomas Paine.

Hercules got everything a tailor might need. Sewing kit from Laf, threads from Angelica, needles from Eliza, yards of silk from Maria, maybe a hundred, of pin cushions from Peggy, rolls of fabric from me, buttons from Burr, other decor from Theodosia, and John got a friking sewing machine.

"Oh my gosh- THANK YOU LAURENS!" Herc hugged John tightly, he looked like he couldn't breathe.

"Help..." He mouthed to us which gained a snicker from me.

"Thank you- thank you, Laurens!" Herc began showering kissed all over Laurens, except his lips of course.

"Stop, that Herc. Are you sure Laf isn't getting jealous." John tried to squirm out of the tight grip.

"It's platonic. I should be asking you the same thing. Isn't Alex getting jealous."

Damn, they're prepared for this.

"HERC!" I whined. Both of us were red in the face. Redder than Maria' s dress.

"Geez. It's just a statement. Right?" He raised his hands in mock surrender.

"Yeah, yeah. Now, carry on." John gestured to practically no one except the author.

(A/N: really?

*4th wall shatters*)

"Shut up." We all said.

Anyways, Laf got some books, cooking books, to be precise, from Herc. He also gave him some French baguettes.

"Thanks for the baguettes, mon amour." He kissed his cheek.

"I'm sure there are other baguettes you ate from him." Peggy teased which caused them to flush redder than us.

"Ms. Margarita." Mr. Schuyler sternly said before laughing with all of us. Sometimes, he acts like us.

"Need proof?" She took out her camera and showed us the recording.

---

"Oh my gosh..." Herc and Laf whispered growing redder every second. Finally, the recording ended with us having a fit of giggles.

"You should be a lot more quieter guys!" I said.

"Did you mess with the sheets?" Mr. Schuyler said, laughing along. They shook their heads awkwardly.

"This is why, our gifts are all the same. Because you need a lot." John laughed. All of us went behind the tree and carried our presents to the couple.

Sound-proof tiles.

"You just need to pick a bedroom from the two of you, and stick these everywhere at the room." Maria dropped the last box and dusted off her hands.

"Smart, guys. Very smart." Mr. Schuyler chuckled.

"You went on their side?" Herc grumbled. "Fine. Thanks anyways." He blushed.

"Oh and also these." I fished at my pocket to bring out...

Surprise surprise.

Condoms!

"Seriously guys!" Laf whined.

"Seriously." We confirmed.

"uGh." He crossed his arms. "Let's continue, mes amis."

Now it was Maria's turn. She's been pretty quiet, except when laughing along with us.

We got her red stuff.

I actually didn't know what to get her so...

"Gryffindor? What the heck is that?!" Showing off the Gryffindor shirt I gave her.

"You don't read Harry Potter?!" I placed my hand on my chest.

"Don't read books, bookworm." She laughed.

"You could always watch the movies." Peggy suggested. "We could play all eight tonight."

"That's like- eighteen hours!" Laf complained, while all of us being Harry Potter nerds, nodded.

"And eighteen hours of me constantly complaining how the books are way better than the movies." I crossed my arms.

"Sure." Laf rolled his eyes, thinking of how this just got worst.

Angelica gave her a whole set of red lipstick while Eliza gave her eyeliners and eyeshadows. Peggy gave her a red flannel shirt which says
"Lesbian". It matches Peggy's but hers is yellow. She came out to us a few days ago.

Herc gave her a scarlet dress and a beanie. Lafayette made her his homemade French Rose perfume and a few sweaters of Miranda merch.

Theo and Aaron, being a couple, we got them matching things. T-shirts, shoes, pants, bracelets, anything you could've gotten for them.

Herc sewed them matching beanies saying "Burrdosia❤️".

"Thank you guys!" Theo hugged us before pecking Aaron at the lips.

"Make sure to invite us at the wedding Theo!" Eliza chirped.

"Yes, we will." Aaron said. He's been... quiet. Theo blushed while Aaron wrapped his arms protectively at Theo's waist.

"Awwwh." I swear, if there was no Mullette, these would have totally won the best couple in the group.

Next it was Theo's turn. I actually did not know what to give her, since we're not that close. Same goes to Aaron.

She got bracelets, paint brushes, brush pens, and drawing books. According to the others, she loved art.

"Thank you guys!" She smiled.

Aaron nervously fumbled in his pocket.

Wait-

Aaron's POV-

What if she doesn't like my gift?

What if she declines?

Theodosia, she's the love of my life, and I want that to stay like that, until the world ends.

I sighed and placed a smile. "Well...my gift, now." Theo looked pretty excited at what she was going to give me. Little does she know.

I looked at everyone else, they were all staring at me, waiting for me to give the present. Clueless- wait, Alexander. He knows.

"Quiet." I mouthed to him, while he jumps up and down at his seat. I took Theodosia's hand and motioned for her to stand up with me.

Curiosity filled her eyes. See, that's what I love about Theo. Her eyes are full of curiosity and innocence. She's just... I don't know how to put this, but she's the world to me.

I fumbled in my pocket and slowly, and shakily, hopefully no one noticed that, kneeled down on one knee...

Theodosia's POV-

I was sitting down, cross-legged, on the loveseat beside Eliza, who's practically my bestie since middle school. I was super excited what Aaron got me. I mean, he always makes me happy. But I can feel that this ones special. I don't know, but my gut just tells me.

He offered me his hand and I gracefully took it. Where is this going???

He takes me by the Christmas tree, and reaches for his pocket. His gift must be in there...?

He fumbles with it before kneeling down, a nervous smile on his face.

No.

But yes. It's happening.

A chorus of cheers erupted from my friends. I saw at the corner of my eye, Peggy recording this beautiful moment.

Our moment.

Aaron is know on the floor, kneeling on one knee. He takes my hand with his both hands and takes out a red velvet box...

This can't be happening.

But it is happening.

My eyes began to tear-up as I happily sobbed.

The group quieted down. Aaron sheepishly chuckled. "Theodosia, from the moment I first set my eyes on you, middle school, I knew you had to be mine. Our bonds grew together even stronger as the years pass by. You make my world a million times brighter, because you glow. You glow in my heart. Theodosia, I love you more than anything in the world. Will you make me the happiest man alive, and marry me?"

By now I was sobbing my eyes out. He had tears dripping down at his face.

"Awww!" our friends softly cooed.

I couldn't form any words from my mouth. I was to... struck. Lovestruck.

I nodded my head, crying even more, as I hugged him at the floor. We leant in and probably had the most passionate kiss in our lives.

Aaron slipped on the ring to my ring finger. It was a simple silver band, with our initials carved on it.

(I have no idea how these things work.)

"This is the best give ever." I softly kissed him.

"This?" He held my hand.

"No. You being a part of my life."I laughed.

"Guys, y'all so cheesy." John groaned, fake disgusted. I'm pretty sure he's internally squealing.

"It's not like you aren't." Angelica mumbled.

"And I'm not!... Currently." He nervously chuckled. "Let's get back to present giving. I want mine already." He whined.

---

By now it was already 11:00 AM. Aaron had revieved gifts. Books, pens, papers, and... Potatoes.

"The fuck?" Aaron cursed, as he lifted a potato from Laf.

"My expression earlier." John muttered while Peggy laughed.

"Why are you giving us weird presents Laf?" Aaron asked.

"Because I wanted to say this, mon ami." Laf said. Aaron gave him a look like "I'm your friend?!" but at the same time "aww thanks!". But then his expression changed to a shocked one.

"BURR LOVES POTATOES AND HE WON'T ADMIT IT-" Aaron tackled Lafyette to the ground after he finished dancing.

"Shhhhh?!!!!!" Aaron shushed him.

"Ok. Just give me a simple 'thank you?'"

"Thank you." He muttered as he let go of Laf and stood up. He sat beside me.

I gave him a snicker. "Potatoes?"

"Yeah. What? They make fries-"

"FRENCH FRIES!" Laf interrupted him as the others giggled at Laf.

John's POV-

"FRENCH FRIES!" Laf interrupted causing us to giggle.

"French fries." Aaron continued. "Mash potatoes, buttered potatoes..."

Aaron had a long while describing why potatoes are amazing. I mean, sure they taste great but turtles are better. Not as food, of course. I swear, if anyone eats a turtle, FIGHT ME!

Around halfway of his 'description', I grew bored and just opened my presents.

The Schuylers they gave me-

"OMG! REALLY GUYS?" I shrieked.

"Yep!" Eliza confirmed.

I couldn't thank the Schuylers enough. "Thank you so much, guys!" I embraced them. "Now I can show people how straight as a rainbow I am." I giggled.

Now you may be wondering, what did they give me?

T-shirts, shirts, shooes, socks, caps, clothings. But not just any normal clothing.

Gay.

Yes, RAINBOWS.

I accepted other gifts, more turtle plushies from Herc and Laf, color pencils from Theo. We sometimes have the same art classes together. A turtle hoodie from Aaron and turtle pens from Alex.

I'm not a writer.

Though, I am an artist. If you're looking for a writer, call whoever the hell is writing this damn fanfic.

Oh, I'm in a fanfic?

Cool.

ANYWAYS.

It's Alex's turn. This was his first ever Christmas with us so we decided to make it special for him.

"How come mine wasn't special?" Aaron complained.

"Because we didn't know you would be tagging along with Theo! We had to make last minute changes. To make it special you need weeks of planning!" Peggy yelled from the other side of the room. "Uhm...sorry, Theo."

"It's fine." She said as she snuggled closer to her future husband.

I wish I had something like that.

"I want presents!"Alex whined.

"Geez, sometimes, Alex, you act more childish than Peggy!"Angie laughed.

"Great. Now I lose my title as the 'most childish person in The Squad." Peggy groaned.

"Already done, hun." Alex poked his tongue out. We all laughed.
Finally, we handed Alex his presenrs, which he glady accepted.

"Thanks everyone, I don't know what I did to deserve y'all." Alex smiled.

"You deserve everything, Alex." I placed a hand on his shoulder. They all 'aww'ed.

"And you deserve John." Herc wiggled his eyebrows.

Damn.

Again.

"Shut up."

"I agree with John." Alex said as he desperately tried to unwrap or rip the wrapping of the present. I chuckled at the sight.

Around an hour later, Alex finally finished unwrapping all the gifts, 8 in total.

First, he unwrapped Laf's.

"Cool! A French dictionary! Thanks, Laf. I really needed a refresh in French."

"Of course, mon ami!" Laf smiled.

Then, Herc.

"Thanks for the bi coat, Herc!" Alex tried on the winter coat, which resebled his bisexuality.

Next, Eliza.

"You need a stationary!" Eliza said. Actually, she needs to check her grammer.

She did not give him 'a' stationary. She gave him a dozen of stationaries.

"Eliza! This is... I can't... Thank you!" He smiled.

"Get your eyes of your laptop. You could get glasses!"Eliza said. This is what happens when you have a mom-friend who also studied Medicine.

"I don't fucking care." Alex said as he grabbed the next present. Eliza rolled her eyes.

Peggy.

"Wha?" Alex exclaimed. He had recieved a box inside a box, inside a box.

"How many boxes did you get?!" He opened the lid maybe a hundred times.

"Dunno. 100?" Peggy nonchalantly said.

"Oh my gosh- finally!"

"What?" She asked us. We stared at her. "This is how I make things special. I make things fun."

Alex scoffed as he tried to open the lid. Which was unfortunately wrapped in tape. "You call this fun?" He laughed.

"Just wait and see what's inside it." Peggy grinned.

"Ouch! Ah- thank you so much, Pegs!" He hugged her.

"Don't thank me!" She laughed. "Herc suggested it."

She gave him white headphones.

"Finally, you can stop blasting music in our ears!" Herc grumbled. We all laughed.

"Plus! It's customizable!" She grinned.

"Thanks, once again." He said as he returned to his seat beside me.

Then, Angie.

"What is this?!" He held up a...

Alex's POV-

"You don't know what that is?!" Angie exclaimed.

"Uh. No. Didn't really had enough money back then." I continued examining this weird...food? There were probably a hundred packets.

"That's a smore!"

"Smore?"

"Basically graham crackers, marsh mallows, and chocolate mashed together."

"Oh. Cool! Thanks anyways Angie!"I smiled. I would taste it later tonight.

She simply nodded her head.

Next, Aaron-

Aaron?!

Oh and Theodosia.

I examined the bubble wrap. This must be fragile.

" Can I keep the bubble wrap?" John begged.

" Fine." I laughed and threw the bubble wrap at him as he bagan popping away.

Inside was one: a dozen packets of coffee. Two: A hundred packets of coffee.

"Thank you guys!" I hugged them.

"You just ruined the purpose of my gif-" Eliza fake pouted.

"Shhhhh....Liza, café sin leche o azucar es bonito..." I said, showing off my Spanish skills.

(I've been practicing Spanish. So, if there's any mistake feel free to comment)

(Translation: Coffee without milk nor sugar is beautiful.)

"It is life." I finished.

They all laughed at my love for coffee. Mr. Schuyler has retreated to his office to finish a couple of documents.

Then, Maria.

" What the heck- OH MY GOSH MARIA I LOVE YOU!!!" I hugged her. "Platonically, of course."

I recieved Miranda merch. Like, a lot. It's like the whole store.

"How on earth did you afford this?"

"Eh." She shrugged. "Stole some bills from my ex and a little help from Pegs." She smiled.

"Thank you." I embraced her once more.

"No prob."

"There is nothing I love more than Miranda." I muttered.

"EXCEPT JOHN!!!" They all yelled. Exception: John.

"For the last time, guys! Please!" I begged as my face heated up.

Finally, John.

"What the fuck is this?" A box inside a box inside a box.

Yes, a laptop inside the laptop box inside the present box.

"Shit!" I screamed.

"Language!" Mr. Schuyler screamed.

"English!!!" I replied.

(thank you Dchicken)

I mean, it's obvious.

Laurens gave me a fucking laptop.

Laptop.

A LAPTOP!!!

"Laurens, how could I ever thank you?" I hugged my best friend- okay, that sounds wrong. I feel the author having discomfort.

"You don't need to thank me. Plus, your laptop is like from the 1700s." He laughed.

"1700s?!" I faked hurt.

"Yep."

I only noticed that I was still in the hug when the others cooed.

"You act like a couple 25/8 guys." Angelica grinned.

"W-wha?" We both let go and blushed.

"Now e-excuse me, I-I have a.... fourth wall to fix..." I muttered before scurrying away.

My face was hot us hell.

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a/n: RECORD!!!

*wheeze*
*out of breath*
*inhales and exhales sharply*

Hope you enjoyed!

~Toodles