The figure paced around in the room, their hands wrung out of anxiety and their forehead is drawn with thousands of creases. "Yah! Will you just sit down?" Kihyun finally spoke to the figure after seeing them pace around the room for more than an hour. "I can't!" Shownu exclaimed anxiously, as Kihyun shook his head in dismay.

Lia was coming home from her study abroad trip soon and Shownu still didn't know what gift to get her; to convey the feelings that he has no courage to show. "How about...our newest album??" Minhyuk joked with hopeful eyes as Kihyun smacked his shoulder in hearty laughter. "Yah! This isn't funny. I want to give her the perfect Christmas present." Shownu whined as he chucked pillows at them. Kihyun sighed and wrapped an arm around the older male's shoulders.

"Don't overthink this, just get her something that comes from the depths of your heart. The thought is what counts in any gifts, especially a Christmas gift. " Kihyun advised with a meaningful smile that Shownu reciprocated.

At that moment, Emily walked in with Krystal, Changkyun, and Jooheon. Her saddened face informed those she walked in with that she heard Shownu's words.

She kept her head down and slipped into the kitchen as Jooheon wrung his hands and ran after her. Hearing someone's footsteps, Emily sighed and turned towards them, unknowingly her eyes were on the brim of tears. "Jooheon oppa..." She breathed out as he quickly but gently enveloped her into his arms. "Shh.. just cry it all out. I'm here." He whispered lovingly and pecked the side of her head.

Changkyun and Krystal were stopped by Shownu who pouted and dragged them to the living room. "Hyung, seriously, just pick which one you truly want to give her. Lia isn't the kind of person that's petty enough to return the gift just because it's not what she liked." He advised as Shownu's eyes casted downwards, Krystal patted his shoulder and nodded. "Everything will be fine!" She said cheerily as he smiled and ruffled her hair, earning him a scowl from Changkyun.

Wonho, Sheri, and Hyungwon were waiting at the airport to pick up Lia who eagerly ran into their arms. "Ah, I missed you guys so much!!" She exclaimed as she tightened her grip around them. "We missed you too!" They chimed with laughter. "Oh yeah, where's Shownu oppa?" She asked as they answered her with a knowing smile. "This was supposed to be a surprise, but, he's at home racking his brain to give you the perfect gift; seeing how Christmas is tomorrow." Hyungwon whispered into her ear with a loving smirk.

Her heart warmed at the idea of her crush trying to impress her on Christmas Day. 'Is there a chance at love here?' She thought as she gripped the bag in her hand, inside containing Shownu's gift. Lia excitedly linked arms with Sheri as the group drove home.

Hearing the doorbell, Minhyuk went to check the peephole and gasped. "Hyung! Lia's back, put away the stuff!!" Minhuyk, half-whispered half-yelled as Shownu and Kihyun scrambled to put the gifts in his room. "Dammit, I still couldn't pick a gift yet." Shownu grumbled worriedly to Kihyun who sighed in annoyance. "If you followed my advice, you'd be fine now." Kihyun muttered while sticking his tongue out at Shownu.

Emily, who came out after getting rid of any evidence of her tears, helped out with organizing the living room to make nothing seem out of place. "Are you sure you're okay? You don't have to help, if it hurts." Jooheon whispered as Emily nodded gratefully at him. "Lia is my friend, she cares about him and he cares about her. I would do anything but let my feelings ruin what they have." At that moment, Shownu grabbed her hand and pleaded with her to help him pick out a gift for Lia.

Despite, how much her heart ached, she agreed. "Sure, let's go!" She pasted on a smile that he reciprocated with a relieved sigh.

"Hm, this one?" She picked out the book hesitantly as Shownu chewed on his lip and shook his head. "No...she doesn't really like that." He murmured and scanned over the gifts before picking up the necklace gift box, containing the necklace that she couldn't stop staring at when they went to to the mall together. 'He knows her so well. I hope you two are happy.' She thought, wistfully but calm.

"Lia's back!!" They all shouted out, as she hugged them one by one. "How was it?" Minhyuk questioned with an excited gleam in his eyes that made Lia smile sweetly at him. "It was really fun! I got souvenirs for everyone!" She beamed delightfully, thanking Hyungwon and grabbing her bag from him.

Emily followed Shownu out and joined the crowd subtly. As soon as Lia looked up from pulling the gifts out of her bag, she was met with Shownu's tender eyes and shy smile. "Hey, Lia. I'm glad you're back." He spoke, softly and giddily. "I couldn't wait to get back because I missed everyone...especially you." She accidentally blurted out the last part as she blushed heavily.

Shownu's smile widened while the rest cheered for the couple. He tenderly set his gift for her down on the table and gripped her hand, pulling her towards him. "You missed me? ... You don't have to be so shy, I missed you more than you could ever imagine." He confessed while brushing his thumb over her palm with aching sweetness. Her smile seemed to garner his courage as he leaned in and pecked her lips while handing her the gift. "I hope you like it."

Her brother suddenly popped up, gripping Shownu's arm tightly with an eerily calm smile that made Shownu scared. "Hyung!" Shownu called out, nervousness and fear evident in his tone. Recovering from the shock of being kissed by her crush, she slowly pushed her brother aside gently and picked up the gift box, her eyes lighting up with happiness when she saw the necklace that she wanted for so long.

"You remembered?" She murmured as he nodded excitedly when she ran into his arms. "I love you and I hope you'll accept the gift...and me." He added the last part slyly as she smirked at him. Luis's scowl morphed into a warm smile as he shot him two thumbs up.

Pulling him in for a small yet sweet kiss, she nodded. "You're the best gift Christmas has ever given me. I love you too." With a smile, he scooped up his girlfriend in his arms and spun her. The others cheered and ran to the couple for a group hug. "Congrats!!"

Amidst, the delightful atmosphere, Lia suddenly remembered to give Shownu his gift. "Oppa, you still have to see my gift for you!!" She exclaimed as he stared at her in adoration. He excitedly unwrapped the gift and tears welled up when he saw it. A scrapbook of all their pictures, the memories, with each picture was a reason why she loved him and the title of it was "100 Reasons Why I Love You".

He choked up as he gripped her hand, choked up from happiness and from the most thoughtful gift he had ever received. "No, you're the perfect gift Christmas has ever given me." Lia chuckled and wiped his tears as he tenderly kissed the palm of her hand.

"I love you." They murmured simultaneously.