Sweetheart, Just Be Real

"You never told me what you want for Christmas." John pointed out as we walked through the mall.

"I still don't know." I shrugged.

"Let's go to Victoria's Secret. I could find something for you there." He smirked.

"Okay, fine. If you have the balls to go in there alone and buy me some sleazy lingerie, I'll wear it for you." I told him.

His eyes widened.

"Seriously!?" He asked.

"Seriously." I nodded.

I knew he wasn't going to go through with it because for starters, he would get way too uncomfortable going in there with me, let alone going by himself. Also, even if he did he didn't have the kind of money to drop on a corset and satin panties.

"Oh my god you're the greatest girlfriend ever." He said squeezing me.

I laughed and just shook my head.

"I'm sure it'll be fun to explain to Eric why you got me that for Christmas." I teased.

His face paled and he gulped.

"Oh yeah..." He said, trying to think of some way to get around that.

I rolled my eyes at the thought of him being serious about this little bet.

"So, who do you have left?" I asked, changing the subject.

"Just you, my mom, and Chad." He replied.

"What are you going to get for them?"

"I'm probably gonna get my mom these earrings she's been hinting at and Chad a gift card." He answered.

"And me..?" I asked innocently.

"A santa's little helper outfit." He smirked.

"Oh yeah right." I laughed.

"You'll see." He grinned.

"I'm sure." I laughed.

"Did you get me a present yet?" He asked.

"Maybe..." I answered.

I did get him a present. It was a vintage Tom Petty raglan that I knew he would love and a real pair of Ray Bans to replace his knockoffs. I also got him a bumper sticker that says 'always wear your seatbelt' as a joke.

I was nervous about the presents, even though I knew he would probably like them.

"That's a yes." He chuckled. He could read my like an open book.

I just smiled and walked over to the food court.

We each got a smoothie and fries to share and talked about our Christmas day plans. John, of course, would be at his house with his cousins and I would be forty-five minutes away at my grandparents.

"If you want, I could come pick you up when you want to leave. I wanna show you off to my cousins." He smiled.

I laughed and shook my head. "You don't have to. It's a long drive."

"No, I'm going to. It's not an option." He stated.

"Oh, okay." I chuckled. I sipped the smoothie and blushed as I felt him staring at me. "What?"

"You're just really beautiful." He said dreamily. "I don't think you're allowed to be so pretty."

"Oh? Then what's gonna happen? Am I going to get arrested?" I laughed.

"Probably." He joked. "Hey, you're coming to band practice later, right?"

"Wouldn't miss it for the world." I smiled.

"Good. I have a surprise for you."

"Really? Is it another song?" I asked.

"Maybe..." He said mocking me from before.

I laughed and we finished up our food and then continued shopping. I got Eric a new leather jacket and some picks for his bass and I got my mom a necklace and a sweater. That was one of the good things about having a small family.

We left the mall and went straight to Pats house for practice.

"Kimmy!" They cheered as John and I walked downstairs.

Pat gave me a hug and the rest of the guys just greeted me from their seats.

"Maybe since you're here, John won't spend the whole time talking about you." Kennedy laughed.

I looked over to John and he blushed.

"Come on, let's go." He ordered. Everybody got up and went to their respective instruments. Kennedy and Jared to guitar, Garrett to bass, and Pat to drums.

"This is a new song we've been working on. Let me know if you like it." John announced to me.

When you left she was a wreck
'Cause she said you left a mess
But you said that you'd be back home
Didn't wanna see her all alone

And you bet she took your word
'Cause she said you'll never learn
All the things that you put her through
Don't know why she's coming back to you

But she says she's alone
But she knows she's in love

Mr. Winter, did you miss her?
For the three months you were gone
Had her waiting all night long

Mr. Winter, don't forget her
She'll be waiting all alone
Please say you'll come back

And he's cold, but he keeps you warm
'Cause his love still burns for you
And you don't know what's in store
But you both know what is true

Oh, she says she's alone
But she knows she's in love

Mr. Winter, did you miss her?
For the 3 months you were gone
Had her waiting all night long

Mr. Winter, don't forget her
She'll be waiting all alone
Please just say you'll come back

Mr. Winter, did you miss her?
For the 3 months you were gone
Had her waiting all night long

Mr. Winter, don't forget her
She'll be waiting all alone
Please just say you'll come back

Whoa-oh-oh, Whoa-oh-oh, Whoa-oh-oh-oh
Whoa-oh-oh, Whoa-oh-oh, Whoa-oh-oh-oh

But you said that you'd be back home
Didn't wanna see her all alone
All the things that you put her through
Don't know why she's coming back to you

But you said that you'd be back home
Didn't wanna see her all alone
All the things that you put her through
Don't know why she's coming back to you

Mr. Winter, did you miss her?
For the 3 months you were gone
Had her waiting all night long

Mr. Winter, don't forget her
She'll be waiting all alone
Please just say you'll come back

Mr. Winter, did you miss her?
For the 3 months you were gone
Had her waiting all night long

Mr. Winter, don't forget her
She'll be waiting all alone
Please just say you'll come back - home

I smiled and started clapping excitedly.

"That was fantastic, guys." I cheered.

They all smiled and seemed pleased with themselves before taking off their instruments and scattering.

John came up to me and I gave him a big hug. "Is that song about what I think?" I whispered before pulling away from the hug.

He pulled away and looked unsure. "Yeah, it's about your, uh, dad. If you don't like it-"

"No, no it's a great song. I was just wondering."

"Yeah, I started writing it awhile ago and I just finished it the other night." He informed me.

"I love it." I smiled, hugging him again.

His arms held me securely and he kissed my cheek. "I love you."

I smiled and melted into him. We just stood there in an embrace until the guys started shouting at us.

"Get a room!"

"Gross, guys!"

"Ah, shut up." John joked, swaying us back and forth. "You're all just jealous."

I laughed and leaned up to kiss John. All the guys groaned and made gagging noises.

"Can we just get back to practice?" Garrett moaned.

"Fine, fine." John sighed before kissing my forehead and got back to the band.

I sat back down on the couch and watched the rest of their practice.

After another half hour we left and John took me home.

"Hey...do you want to come inside?" I asked hesitantly.

"Definitely." He grinned before getting out of the car.

We walked inside and I put my shopping bags up in my room before coming downstairs. John and Eric were talking and laughing, but stopped when I came down. I narrowed my eyes at them.

"What?" I asked slowly.

"Nothing." They laughed.

"No, what?" I squeaked.

"Nothing, nothing." John assured me. "Let's go watch some television, darling."

"Okay...sure." I said eyeing them suspiciously.

John chuckled and led me into the living room.

We turned the tv on and Uncle Buck was playing.

"I love this movie!" I squealed.

"Me too!" He smiled. "Eric you can come watch it with us." He called.

"Nah, I'm fine. Don't get preggo, Kimmy." He called.

"Shut up!" I barked.

John laughed and wrapped his arms around me and kissed my head.

"Well aren't you just super affectionate today?" I grinned and leaned up to kiss him on the lips.

"Only because I love you." He murmured against my lips.

"I love you too."