I woke to someone jumping on the bed. I opened an eye to see Harry standing over me.

“Good morning! It’s Christmas! Let’s go!” he cried as he pulled me out of bed. I groaned and stumbled down the hall behind him. He let me go and sat on the floor, patting the spot next to him. I made a “give me a sec” motion and headed to the kitchen for some coffee shaking my head. That boy is still like a child, I thought
to myself. But I love him anyway.

“Good morning, sweetheart. Merry Christmas,” Anne greeted me.

“Good morning, Anne. Merry Christmas to you as well.”

“You might want to go back in there. Harry needs some looking after.” I laughed and grabbed my mug heading back into the living room. I saw him eyeing the gifts and I sat down next to him.

“Don’t you dare. Wait until everyone gets in here,” I said and leaned my head on his shoulder. I let out a huge yawn as his arms went around me, as always. I rested my head on his shoulder while cradling my mug in my hands.

The rest of his family soon joined us and the present opening began.

“Oh my goodness, Darcy! This is so beautiful!” Anne exclaimed as she opened her gift. I smiled.

“I’m glad you like it.” The bracelet sparkled in the lights of the tree as she admired it.

“Wow, Darcy, this is amazing! Thanks so much!” Gemma exclaimed. A warm feeling spread through my body as I watched Harry’s family open their gifts.

“Thanks, Darcy!” Robin said.

“I’m glad you all like your gifts,” I said. “It took me forever to finally decide!”

Harry kissed my temple and pulled me up.

“Alright, now that we are done with gifts, let’s get some breakfast!” Anne said and everyone stood up. We followed her to the kitchen and sat down to a lovely meal.

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“Merry Christmas, lads!” I exclaimed to the computer. We were currently on skype with everyone. Harry’s hand was resting on my lap, his chin on my shoulder.

“Did you like your gifts?”

“Mine was brilliant! Thanks, Darcy!” exclaimed Zayn.

“It was wonderful! Thank you so much!” said Liam.

“I loved it!” agreed Louis.

“It was beautiful, thanks Darcy,” said Lucy. I smiled at everyone. My heart was filled with so much love and happiness at that moment.

“Alright everyone, I’ve got to go. I’ll see you all when we get back!” Liam said and waved. He signed off and the rest of us decided we needed to go as well.

“See you all soon!” we said and logged off. I set my computer on the bedside table and looked at Harry. He put my gift in my lap.

“Merry Christmas, Darcy.” I ripped off the paper and opened the lid. I gasped when I saw the bag laying in the wrappings.

“Oh my goodness. Thank you so much,” I whispered. I held up the Michael Kors bag that Harry had given me. I kissed him.

“I saw you looking at it before we left, and I had to get it for you.”

I set the bag down and handed him his gift. I watched his eyes as he opened the gift. They lit up when they saw the watch.

“This is incredible. Thank you so much, babe.”

I smiled to myself. I loved how well my job paid. I loved being able to buy nice things for the people I cared about. I carefully put my gift with the rest of my things and climbed back onto the bed. The house was quiet. I savored the silence as Harry enveloped me in his arms. He kissed the top of my head.

“I love you so much, Darcy Rae.”

“I love you, too Harold Edward.”

We sat in silence, wrapped in each other’s warmth and the glow of the day. I finally kissed him.

“Merry Christmas, love. I think this is one of the best Christmas’s I’ve had in years,” I said. I didn’t want to get into the situation about my parents. They were never there for me as a child and through my teen years, and I didn’t keep in contact with them. I had decided long ago to not let them ruin my life.

I sighed in happiness and my eyes slipped shut.

“Merry Christmas, Darcy,” Harry murmured. I fell asleep wrapped in his arms, my favourite place to be.