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"Oh it's snowing." I informed staring at the window.

"I'm what-ing?" Snow said plopping onto the sofa. He had a grin on his features.

I rolled my eyes.

"Why are you up early?" I asked sitting next to him and smiled as he pulled me into his arms. I rested my head on his shoulder sighing. It was finally getting cold around here.

"I don't know…maybe 'cause I lost my warmth."

I clutched onto him tighter.

"Sorry, it's just Christmas is nearing and we haven't even decorated! It's your first Christmas with us and I have no idea as to why my mom hasn't starting taking out the stuff."

I was just spluttering nonsense. I was actually just out right nervous and a bit on high over the fact that Snow likes me back. That first kiss…yes my first kiss…was special. I think it lasted over 30 seconds… he had pushed me down on the bed kissing me more passionately.

I truly had on a major blush after I pulled away for some air. He told me that he had his eyes on me after the first month of getting to live here.

It's ironic how we both had mutual feelings, but was too scared to admit it. Of course I discovered my feelings way later, but they were definitely deep inside me.

"Don't worry we have two weeks to enjoy the holidays kiddo."

I raised my brow at him with a pointed stare.

He stared right back.

"Hope." He emphazied chuckling.

I gave a pleased smile and wrapped my hand around his.

"That's what I thought." I muttered.

"See? I told you! Good job!" Alyssa beamed punching my shoulder with a smile.

I rubbed it giving her a thankful smile.

"I gotta give you credit for being my pushover."

She waved her hand around dismissing the thanks.

"Whatever you could've done it without my help, but you probably would've confessed way too late. So I guess it's all thanks to me!" She boasted and flipped her hair.

I gave a humorous smile at her antics and wrapped an arm around her shoulder.

"Okay so since you helped me with Snow, how about we do something about Mr. Pursuer?"

Alyssa groaned.

"Don't remind me."

"Hey mom." I greeted placing down the boxes. She was baking something.

She smiled at me.

"Hello Hope. Bringing out the Christmas stuff?" She stated looking up from her task.

I nodded.

"Yeah Snow's going to help too. Where is he?"

I know that we barely started something, but I have a tendency to get attached real badly to people. I opened up the box and took out the glass star. Nora went back to what she was doing.

"Having his last session with Serah. He's seems to be much livelier today, know why?" She had on a smile.

I smiled to myself and gently placed the star down.

"Perhaps Christmas gets him into the spirit?" I suggested and took out other decorations.

"Perhaps." She responded.

I busied myself with the decorations when I gave a moment's thought. I could just tell her…she wouldn't mind. And dad was just accepting as my mom.

"Nora…" I said softly.

She raised a brow at me.

"Nora? You sound serious." She commented.

I turned on the lights and nodded at my work then turned to look at her.

"Uh yeah…I have something to tell you." I muttered.

She nodded.

"Okay."

I messed with the tissue paper that covered the diamond crystals.

"I…really like Snow and…he likes me too and we are together and I was wondering if…that's okay."

She paused what she was doing and then smiled warmly at me.

"Of course it is…whoever you like or love…I'll support you. Always know that…just be safe okay?"

I nodded.

"Thank you."

Snow fell back on the bed sighing.

"I'm done with all this tutoring. I have so much information in my head I think I'm going to die from intelligence."

I curled up to my Chocobo plush and placed my hand on his.

"Not possible I'm still here." I said smiling at him.

He chuckled and leaned forward to give me a small kiss.

"I have to say that you are the best thing ever Hope." He muttered against my lips.

I closed my eyes.

"And um…Serah?"

He brushed back my bangs and wrapped his arms around my body.

"She is everything too, but she has someone else, and I told her about us. She…said she's glad it's you. She likes you a lot if you didn't know. I love you Hope."

I opened my eyes and snuggled against his neck.

"You big sap." I whispered.

He picked up my chin and placed another kiss.

The snow was falling down gently upon the earth and into my heart as well.

That's all. Hope you liked. :)