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December 25th

*Laurel's P.O.V*
"Merry Christmas, love" I hear someone whispering in my ear and kissing my cheek. I lazily open my eyes.

"What time is it?" I mumble, gathering all my strength not to close them again.

"Ten in the morning. I think it's about time we get up"

I scratch my eyes and sit in bed, Luke right next to me.

"How was your night?" He chuckles, running his fingers through my messy hair.

"I guess I had a bad dream" I frown, trying to remember details. "It was about you and the paparazzi, they kidnapped you or something like that"

"What the fuck?" Luke laughs, holding my hand so we both stand up. "But are you completely rested? Or do you need more time?"

"Nah, I'm cool. I think I just need a shower."

"Can I join you now?" He smirks.

"I'll think about it" I wink, taking my things and closing the bathroom door. "Merry Christmas"

I let the water soak my hair and close my eyes, relaxing. Damn, I love showers. I take the scrubby and when I'm washing it all someone abruptly opens the door and Luke stares at me through the mirror.

"Babe, mom is asking if you'd like toast for breakfast or porridge" Luke says.

I'm so confused right now I can't even think of what to say.

"Um, whatever." I reply, trying not to stutter. Luke nods and smirks devilishly at me.

"Oh, nice curves by the way"

"As if you've never seen them." I roll my eyes, quickly grabbing the towel to cover myself.

"Not like that. I must leave now, otherwise I'm afraid I'll have to get inside that with you.

Luke closes the door and I keep on staring at it through the mirror, petrified. When people ask me the reason I hate having glass instead of curtains in the shower, that's exactly why.

I sigh, unwrapping my body and resuming my shower. Five minutes later I'm done, putting on new clothes and combing my hair.

When I go downstairs I wish Merry Christmas to both Luke's parents and sit down to eat toast. I glance at Luke and he's looking at me, a goofy smile on his face. I blush and try focusing on my food.

I should be embarrassed, but I'm not. I'm actually more interested in knowing what crossed his mind at that moment.

"So today we are gathering the whole family for lunch, at aunt Cassidy's." Liz informs. "Andrew and I will leave now to help her out, but you two can stay if you want"

"So we meet at aunt Cassidy's?" Luke asks.

"What car will you take?"

"We can take Uber."

                                 •••

I'm waiting for Luke to get out of the shower, walking round and round my room. When he opens the bathroom door I can't help stopping where I am to admire his figure.

He's wearing a pair of black skinny jeans; shirtless. He might not be fit but his back, oh my God. My legs shake as I watch him combing his hair in the mirror, the muscles contracting and relaxing.

What's going on with me?

When Luke realizes I'm staring he grins and looks at me through the mirror.

"What?"

I say nothing as I walk towards him. I gently touch his arms, running my fingers through his skin. Luke tenses when I move them to his back, gently drawing the form of his muscles with the tips. I bite my lip trying to suppress everything I'm thinking right now.

He turns to me, his eyes closed. I know he is enjoying my touch. So I go on my tiptoes and gently kiss his lips, pulling his hair. It doesn't take long until Luke forces the entrance of my mouth with his tongue, and now I'm sitting on the counter with him between my legs, grabbing my hips so tight I'm afraid it might leave bruises.

I suck on the skin of his neck, and leave love bites over his collarbone. Luke groans and tries pulling up my shirt, but I stop him.

"We have Christmas lunch right now, don't we, Lukey?" I smirk, jumping off the counter. Luke stands still watching as I innocently leave the bathroom, adjusting my clothes.

"You're one fucking tease" He states. "Look what you've done."

I don't even need to look to know what he's talking about.

Giggling, I reply:

"That was the plan."

                                 •••

"Luke, Laurel! I'm so glad you're here!" Luke's aunt greets us with a hug.

"It's such a pleasure to see you again, Cassidy" I smile at her.

"Please, we've already discussed this. Call me aunt Cassidy. How are you, Luke?"

"I'm okay, thanks aunt Cassidy. I hope we're not too early." Luke replies.

"Oh, not at all, there're only five more people to arrive and we're all here!"

We walk inside Aunt Cassidy's house. It's a very beautiful and very well decorated one, to be honest.

I greet Luke's family and we sit on the couch to chat. Even though I'm not exactly talking I'm paying attention to everything they are saying. At a certain moment his phone rings and he picks up. It's Michael wishing Merry Christmas. I talk to him as well. Luke decides to call Ashton and Calum so I can wish them merry Christmas too.

"Luke, what is that outside?" I ask, pointing at some bush through the window.

"Oh, it's a Christmas Bush." He explains. "It's a native Australian tree"

"It's beautiful, look at the flowers, deep shiny red!"

The TV is on and there are some people singing the carols.

We leave aunt Cassidy's at about 5pm, and Liz and I agree on preparing a Christmas cold dinner. Luke's brothers and their families also show up for dinner.

"It's time for the presents!" Ben announces.

It was the most frustrating moment ever.

The worst thing about trying to give a present to someone who's famous is that they either have EVERYTHING you thought of or what you're thinking is not even close to what they get for themselves any day of the week if they want to.

Plus, I'm a disaster when it comes to choosing presents.

I bought Luke an ACDC shirt which he told me he'd liked once, and a hat that looks like one of Ashton's. Luke always talks about how incredible that hat is. Oh, and I also bought him new boots because one of his is practically ruined.

To Liz I bought a necklace and a pair of earrings, and I also give her a rose thanking her for the hospitality.

To Andrew I bought a blue shirt and sunglasses, because once I heard him complaining about the ones he owned.

To the rest of Luke's family, he insisted on getting the presents himself and we would give them together.

When Luke unwraps his shirt and unfolds it, he looks surprised at me.

"Laurel, open up yours." He commands.

And when I do...

"Matching ACDC shirts?! Are you kidding me? This is awesome!" I cheer, standing up to hug him tight and kiss his lips quickly.

"Now we're going out dressed alike" He smiles. "This is unbelievable!"

"I know right, I had no clue! Thank you so much, Luke!"

"Thank you too. And I love my new hat and the boots, I'm definitely wearing them tomorrow! Now open up your other presents."

There's a small black box on top of my leg, so I open it and I'm simply petrified.

There's a necklace inside, with a small shiny pendant on it.

"It's aquamarine" Luke says. "I chose it because blue is your favorite color"

"And I told Luke that aquamarine inspires truth and trust" Liz adds. "It also evokes the relaxation of the sea."

But I'm speechless. I'm staring fixedly at the necklace. I can't even believe it's real.

"Did you like it?" Luke insists. I can feel his eyes on me. Liz helps me putting it on and I walk towards a mirror to take a look.

"It's so beautiful I don't even know what to say. Thank you so much, Luke." I come to him giving the tightest hug ever. He hugs me back and kisses my forehead.

"It was my pleasure. Now whenever you wear it you're gonna think of me" He proudly smiles.

"I always think of you." I touch the tip of his nose. "But now I'm definitely going to, not because it was you who gave me, though."

"Then, why?" He frowns.

I softly smile at him, grabbing the pendant.

"Because this is the color of your eyes."

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