Well if you couldn't tell by the chapter, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

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"Oh my gosh! It's Christmas time already!" Rachel exclaimed as the girls and their siblings walked around the mall.

"Alright everybody. We'll split up to buy gifts and we'll meet back at the food court in 2 hours. Go!" Aly said. Everyone split up and headed in their own direction.

With Kc

"Ok.....

• Rachel - iPod touch
• Mariah - hair accessories
• Kylie -  new cheer shoes
• Aly -  phone
• The boys - Call of Duty Black ops 2
• Kaye -  Mine craft

For Rachel, I'll get her an iPod touch since she's been begging for it. Mariah, I'll get some hair accessories. Kylie, I'll get her some new cheer shoes since she wore those out. Aly, a new phone since she threw hers at a wall....." Kc rolled her eyes. "For the boys.... Well the new Call of Duty came out. And Kaye, I'll get her mine craft..... Seriously.... What's up with mine craft obsession all of a sudden."

Kc sighed  and started looking for the presents on her list.

"Rachel better thank me for the iTouch, Mariah better use these hair accessories, Kylie.... Well yeah she's gonna use the shoes, but Aly better not throw this phone at a wall! I don't care if the old one had water damage! The boys.... Well I don't really have to worry about them. And I already know that Kaye's gonna love her present."

After she finished getting the presents, Kc started shopping for a Christmas outfit.

"Christmas at the cafe. Well this should be fun." She thought to herself. "Hm.... If I wear this, then I can use the hat and gloves that Youngmin got for me..."

Kc paused. "I really should thank him.... He's been so nice to me...." Kc sighed. "But what do you get for the guy that has everything?"

Kc groaned as she started looking around for something Youngmin might like.

With Kylie

"Muahahahahaha my presents are going to be super cool." Kylie thought to herself with a smile. "Well not as good as Rachel's since she's Santa Clause."

Why would Kylie said that you ask? Well let's just say that due to a little joke in middle school, Rachel became the new Santa Clause, Kylie became the tooth fairy, and Kc will forever be a ducky.

"So..... Let's take a look at the list..."

• Kc - something with ducks
• Rachel - knee high boots
• Mariah - converse
• Aly - Sweaters
• Javen, Julian, Rolando - Battlefield 3
• Kaye - something with pikachu

"I seriously can't get enough of teasing Kc hehehe. Rachel has taken a new liking to knee high boots and Mariah has been attempting to steal Kc's converse even though Kc's a size smaller than her. Aly definitely needs some new sweaters since she...barely has any. I know the boys have been dying to get their hands on Battlefield and Kaye... Well she's pretty laid back with gifts." Kylie thought to herself.

"Something with ducks....something with pikachu.... Those two are weird....." Kylie snickered at the thought of the two sisters.. "Pikachu huh.... Somehow reminds me of Kwangmin" she giggled.

"Hm.... Maybe I'll get something for him then."

With Rachel

"Muahahahaha Santa Clause is back baby!" Rachel thought cheerfully as she skipped down the mall. "Psh I have the bestest gifts EVER!"

• Kc - new head phones
• Kylie - an iPhone case
• Mariah - a cute new top
• Aly - a photo book
• Rolando, Javen, and Julian - Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4
• Kaye - something with pokemon

"Kc's absolutely been dying for some new head phones so I might as well get her some really cute ones. I know Kylie would prefer a new case instead of something so drab. Mariah would always like a new top. Aly is going to love the photo book I'm going to give her. I'll even start it off. And the boys, well, of course they'll like the game. Kaye is pretty easy to shop for too since she isn't that picky."

"Hm..... It's the first Christmas I'm spending without my parents.... I wonder.... how many years it's been for Jeongmin...to not spend Christmas with his family....." Rachel sighed. "I'll get him something.. As a thank you for taking me out."

With that, Rachel set off to find her presents.

With Mariah

"Ah....This is going to be tough...." Mariah thought. "I knew I should've made a list instead of winging it." Mariah stuck her tongue out and rolled her eyes. She walked around until a store caught her eye.

"Emergency Christmas Gift Shop. For those who want to wing it but still give great gifts. Well...Isn't that specific." Mariah thought. "Well, might as well give it a shot."

"Oh this is great for Kc! A panda backpack with matching messenger bag! And for Rachel, an adorable pair of earrings. Kylie, I'll get her a new curling iron and Aly would really like some new boots."

"And now all I need are gifts for the boys and Kaye." Mariah thought happily. "Oh great....I don't even know what to give Kaye! Ugh I should've asked the boys or Kc what she likes before I went shopping. Shopping for my actual sister, Eliana, was never this tough." Mariah ruffled her hair in annoyance.

"Sisters huh..... I wonder if Minwoo and his sister are still in contact...." Mariah sighed. "Speaking of Minwoo, I wonder if I should get him something... Maybe... But I don't know what to get him either!" Mariah groaned and bashed her head against a shelf earning a few stares from the employees of the store

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After the tough task of finding gifts, everyone met at the food court like they were told.

"Remind me why we decided to do our Christmas shopping last minute?" Rachel groaned as she sat down.

"Because we've been pretty preoccupied with-"

"The guys." Kc finished for Kylie.

"Oh yeah. Boyfriend." Javen sang teasingly. The girls blushed and cleared their throats.

"Oh hush you...." Mariah scolded her brother.

"We should probably head back to the cafe now and get ready. It's going to be pretty busy tonight and tomorrow morning." Aly said.

"Yeah lez go." Rachel lead the way towards the exit and the others followed. While they were walking, Mariah pulled Kc toward the back of the group.

"Kc? When we get to the cafe, can you help me with something?" Mariah asked in a whispered tone.

"Sure. Anything for you Mariah." Kc whispered back. "What do you need help with?"

"Making chocolates...." Mariah answered shyly.

"Oh. That's it? Well ok then. Now let's go. What are you dressing up as?" Auntie Eden, being Auntie Eden, asked them to dress up for Christmas. She thought it would be cute if they each had their own little theme.

"Oh. You'll see." Mariah said teasingly.

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The cafe was decked out with Christmas decorations. Which is not surprising. Trees covered with ornaments, wreaths, lights, and even a little mistletoe here and there covered the cafe. There was even white powder on the ground to represent snow.

Just as promised, Princess Charming, Aly dressed up. Even the siblings somewhat dressed up for the holiday.

Rachel of course dressed up as Santa. Well...much cuter, without the beard, and not being all chub chubs.

Kylie was dressed as a candy cane with a head band that Rachel made for her.

Kc was dressed as a cute little penguin. As she said before, she was wearing the hat and gloves that a certain blonde twin got for her.

Mariah... Well.. She kind of went all out dressing up as a gingerbread woman. If you're gonna dress up, then do it right, right?

Aly theme was a mix but more on the mistletoe hint hint~

The boys were a bit plain but hey, it's the thought that counts,

Even Kaye was dressed slightly girly this time

"Wait a second, why am I at the cashier?" Aly asked.

"It's because Kc's helping Mariah out with something in the kitchen." Kylie answered as she walked towards the booth. She kept looking back at Boyfriend's regular table. "Are they not coming?" She asked herself. "Well...They are Boyfriend. They're probably throwing some huge Christmas part or something. " She sighed. The bell to the door rang and she jumped with excitement. To her dismay, it was MBLAQ, not Boyfriend. It wasn't that she was unhappy to see them. She just had something to give to Kwangmin.

"Merry Christmas!!!!" Lee Joon exclaimed as he picked Kylie up and spun her around.

"Oh my gosh! Put me down!" Kylie giggled. Lee Joon obediently put her down.

"So how's your Christmas going so far?" Kylie asked.

"Amazingly!" Mir exclaimed. "We got a letter in the mail from TruToYou Entertainment saying that they wanted us to join their company! Isn't that great?"

"Really?" Kylie asked surprised. She had no idea that Kc did that.

"Yeah!" Mir said with a huge smile.

"We'll be at our table. We shouldn't be keeping you from all of these customers." G.O said dragging Mir away.

"Ok I'm back. You can go back to being a waitress now Aly." Kc said as she scooted Aly out from behind the counter. Mariah was already out taking orders.

"Kc?" Kylie asked in a whispered tone.

"Yeah?" Kc replied

"How did you get your parents to let MBLAQ join the company?" Kylie asked trying not to let MBLAQ hear.

".. They're part of what now? I can honestly say that I had NOTHING to do with it." Kc said making an X with her arms. "I guess they made a big impression on my parents and now they want them to be part of the company." Kc shrugged.

The bell of the door rang signaling more customers.

"Well that's your cue. Adios amiga." Kc said shoving Kylie towards the door. Kylie sighed at her friend's antics and grabbed a few menus.

"Hey Kylie." Kylie raised her head and almost dropped the menus as she saw Boyfriend waving at her.

"You guys are actually here? What, no fancy, over the top, Christmas part this year?" She scoffed.

"No. Not this year. We wanted something a little more homey." Jeongmin explained.

"Well alright then. Do what you want." Kylie said leading them to their usual table. "I'll be back to take your orders then."

Youngmin saw Kc and what she was wearing and couldn't help but smile. "I'm glad that she's using the things I bought her. But...there's one more thing I want her to wear...." He thought as he reached into his pocket.

Jeongmin watched as Rachel twirled around. She was practically glowing. Just the sight of her so happy made Jeongmin's heart melt into a puddle. He shook his head to make him stop staring at her. "I better not screw up this time...." He thought to himself.

Kwangmin saw how nervous his brother was. There were many things that could go wrong if the others found out about what Youngmin was about to do. "Don't worry hyung... Your secret is safe with me. I'll protect you..."

Minwoo tried to calm his breathing. He was hoping that he got the right thing for Mariah. He wanted it to be perfect for the girl who listened to him and made him feel so much happier. "It's alright. She'll like it. No worries...."

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Youngmin walked up to Kc who was wiping down the counters getting ready for closing.

"When you're done, meet me at our spot in the park." He whispered in her ear and walked away. Kc blushed.

"That guy...... I swear, he's going to be the death of me." Kc thought as she rolled her eyes.

"Hey I'm going first guys." Kc said as she waved to the others.

"Alright Kace. Be safe." Auntie Eden said.

Kc grabbed her jacket and headed off to the park.

Minwoo was in the kitchen leaning against a counter. "Mariah?" he asked as she was doing the dishes.

"Yeah?" She asked not looking up from the sink.

"When you're done, do you mind if I take to the pavilion again? I have something to give you."

Mariah almost dropped a dish at his words. "S-sure no problem." She stuttered and finished up the dishes.

"I'm leaving!" Mariah called out to the others. She was greeted with ok's, sure's, and don't stay out too late. She grabbed her jacket and headed out the back with Minwoo.

Rachel looked around the empty cafe. "Did the others leave already?" Rachel asked to no one in particular.

"Uh I think Kylie's helping Eden-ahjumma out but yeah the others left." Jeongmin said as he leaned against the doorway. "Can I walk you home?" He asked.

"Yeah sure. Let me just grab my stuff." Rachel said as she put on her jacket and grabbed her bag.

Jeongmin held the door open and the two walked off into the snowy night.

Kylie came back with Kwangmin and she looked around. "Hm... They all went home. Well alrighty then." Kylie sat down at a table. "Here. I found these and I thought you might like them." Kylie said as she slid him a box.

Kwangmin sat across from her. "What's inside?"

"Open it and you'll see.

Kwangmin opened the box to find a pair of shoes. Well, not JUST a pair of shoes.

Kwangmin had to bite his cheek to keep himself from squealing like a little kid.

"Do you like them?" Kylie asked.

"They're...... really cool." Kwangmin answered. Kylie could see how badly he was trying to contain himself and didn't press on further.

"Before I forget... I wanted to give you something....As a thank you for helping me out with my brother." Kwangmin said.

"You didn't have to do that." Kylie said slightly shocked.

"I know.... But I wanted to." Kwangmin pulled out a box and handed it to Kylie.

"Oh wow.... It's so pretty, Kwangmin!" Kylie exclaimed as she held up the necklace.

"What does it say?" Kylie asked.

"It says Music Is What Feelings Sound Like." Kwangmin answered.

"It's beautiful, Kwangmin. Thank you so much." Kylie said happily as she slipped the necklace on around her neck.

"You wanna know something else? I went with Youngmin hyung to get it." Kwangmin said as he leaned back in his seat.

"You did! I'm so proud of you!" Kylie exclaimed

"Th-thanks...." Kwangmin blushed at her statement. "He was getting something for Kc and he asked me to come with him."

"Oh really? What was he getting for her?"

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Kc found Youngmin standing under the tree looking up at the snow. She carefully tip-toed up to him hoping the snow didn't crunch so much under her feet. She covered his eyes from behind and tried not to laugh.

"Yah! Who's there!" Youngmin growled.

"It's me pabo." Kc said as she uncovered his eyes. "It's called payback for before."

"Oh I see." Youngmin rolled his eyes.

Kc leaned against the snow covered tree. "So what did you call me here for?" she asked.

"I wanted to give you something." Youngmin said as he slipped a small box out from his jacket. He pressed one hand on the tree trapping Kc in between and flicked open the box and held it up for her to see.

"Y-Youngmin....." Kc whispered shocked to see what it was.

"It's that bracelet that you saw when I took you shopping remember? It's even a locket." Youngmin said as he flicked the heart open. It had one picture of him and one picture of her.

"When did you take this picture?" Kc asked.

"When you were tutoring us. I thought you looked really pretty all concentrated like that."

Kc blushed at his complement. "W-wait.... Wasn't this the bracelet from the couple store? It's only meant for couples...."

Youngmin pulled up his sleeve revealing his own version of the bracelet. He leaned his free hand against the tree making the distance between the two smaller. "Then maybe we should be a couple."

Kc smirked. "Hmm..... Maybe....." She grabbed a hold of his scarf and pulled him closer to close the distance.

Youngmin slipped the bracelet onto her wrist and held her hand as the two shared a kiss underneath the falling snow. Both were so caught up in the kiss that they didn't see a small flash of light.

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Mariah and Minwoo walked in silence on the path leading towards the pavilion. The flowers that were once there were now replaced with snow.

"The flowers will grow back right?" Mariah asked.

"Of course. They come back every year." Minwoo answered as he sat down inside the pavilion.

"So what were you going to give me?" Mariah asked.

Minwoo pulled out a small box. In it were two necklaces.

Mariah gaped at the necklaces. "Th-they're so cute!

"Which one do you want?" Minwoo asked. Slowly, Mariah pointed to the one with the gold Mickey Mouse. Minwoo took it out from the box and slipped it around Mariah's neck. Then he put the silver one around his own neck.

"Do I get something?" He asked teasingly

Mariah held up a box of chocolates that Kc had helped her make. This time, it was Minwoo's turn to gape. "I-I didn't mean it. You didn't have to get me anything."

"Oh I know. I made these myself." Mariah stuck her tongue out as she opened the box to reveal Mickey Mouse shaped truffles.

Mariah opened the box. "Say ah~"

Minwoo blushed and did what he was told and Mariah fed him a truffle. Minwoo in turn fed Mariah a truffle. They both took turns feeding each other under the pavilion.

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Jeongmin was walking Rachel home. The streets were empty signaling that everyone was spending time with a loved one. The snow was falling gently as the two walked in silence.

Jeongmin suddenly stopped underneath a street light.

"What's wrong?" Rachel asked.

Jeongmin pointed upward. Rachel looked up and saw a small bundle of mistletoe hanging from the street light. She blushed as she felt Jeongmin lean forward. Gently, he placed a sweet kiss on her lips.

Rachel couldn't help but wrap her arms around Jeongmin's neck, returning the kiss. She didn't know why, but tit was almost impossible to pull away.

Jeongmin pulled away slowly. He saw Rachel's face red as a strawberry. He chuckled and slipped his arm around her shoulder and continued walking.

"J-Jeongmin?" Rachel stuttered.

"Yes?" He asked.

"W-what was that?"

"A kiss of course. But.... I was kind of hoping it could be more." Jeongmin sighed.

"What do you mean?" Rachel furrowed her eyebrows slightly confused.

Jeongmin took a deep breath. "Rachel, I really like spending time with you. I've never felt this way before. Would you go out with me?"

Rachel tapped her chin "Hm.... Sure. Why not." She answered.

Jeongmin pouted. "That's it? That's the only response I get?"

Rachel giggled and kissed his cheek. "There. Better?"

Jeongmin nodded and continued to walk Rachel home.

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"Well you guys took a long time getting home." Aly pouted. She, Rolando, Javen, Julian, and Kaye were sitting next to the tree.

"Hurry up! We wanna open presents!" Javen said while jumping up and down.

"Alright alright." Kc said as she sat down.

"Oldest to Youngest. It's our tradition." Rachel said as she sat down. Everyone shoved their presents toward Kc.

"Kylie....Really..... A duck....." Kc said while holding up the plushy.

"Yep!" Kylie said with a big smile.

"Aish.... Rachel thanks for the earmuffs."

"They're not JUST earmuffs. They're also head phones." Rachel explained

"Cool! Psh Mariah. You know me so well. The panda backpack and messenger bag. You too Aly. The panda gloves are adorable." Kc said.

"Do you like our present Kc?" The siblings asked.

"Of course! The bracelet is so cool. Keep calm and sing on." Kc said while ruffling all of their heads. "Any reason why you all decided to stamp your names on one gift?"

"You'll see."

Next everyone slid their presents to Aly

"EEEEEEKKKKK!!!!! A NEW PHONE!!!!!!" Aly exclaimed.

"YOU BETTER NOT THROW THIS PHONE AT A WALL!!!!" Kc exclaimed strangling thin air.

"I won't~ Oh my gosh Rachel! I love the scrap book! You even started it off with pictures of me and Taemin!" Aly exclaimed while hugging the book to her chest.

"You're welcome~" Rachel sang.

"Kylie, thanks for the new sweater and Mariah, thanks for the boots." Aly said with a smile. She slipped on the bracelet that the siblings gave her. "It's so cool you dorks." The four smiled.

Next, it was Kylie's turn.

"You got me new cheer shoes Kc?! Thanks! I haven't been able to get any recently."

"No problemo buddy." Kc said giving Kylie a thumbs up.

"Thanks for the really cool iPod case Rachel. And thanks for the curling iron Mariah. It's even in zebra print. My favorite pattern." Kylie said with a smile. "And thanks for the super cool high tops Aly. And you four." Kylie ruffled the four siblings' hair. "I really love this bracelet." Kylie said as she slipped it on.

"Here you go Rachel." Everyone slid their presents towards Rachel.

Rachel gasped. "Kc!!!!!! You got me an iPod? And it's pink!" Rachel exclaimed while tackling Kc.

"You're welcome.....Now get off of me!"

"Fine fine. Oh my gosh! These earrings are super cute! Thanks Mariah. And Kylie! Boots!!! Just like I wanted. Thank you both so much." Rachel said giving the two a hug.

"You're welcome." Kylie and Mariah answered in unison.

"Thanks for the nail polish Aly~ I can't wait to try them all out." Rachel gave Aly a big hug.

"You're welcome."

"Oh boys~"  Rachel sang as she came up to the three boys.

"No hugs!!!!!!" They exclaimed while scooting away from Rachel.

"Fine. I'll just give Kaye a hug then." Rachel pouted as she gave Kaye a hug.

"Maknae's turn."

"Kc... The comb is so pretty!" Mariah exclaimed as she gently held the comb. "And Rachel, thanks for the cute top. I love it."

"You're welcome." Kc and Rachel said in unison.

"Kylie I love the new converse and Aly thanks for the cute Minnie Mouse shoes. Wait.... Did you four give us all the same bracelet?"

"Yup." The four said in unison. "That's why we all put our names on it. We all pitched in to get it for you five."

"Awww!!!! That's so sweet of you guys!!!!! Group hug~!" Rachel announced. Before the boys could complain, they were sandwiched between their sisters.

"Alright alright. Let the boys open their gifts."

"Why did you people get them such violent games!?" Mariah asked. "I mean seriously! I got them Skylanders Giants for crying out loud!"

"Ehehehehe.... Maybe we should've talked first before getting them all of these video games..." Kc said while rubbing the back of her neck.

". . .THIS IS SO COOL!!!!!!" The boys exclaimed. "You guys are the best sisters in the world."

"We know." Kc, Kylie, Aly, Rachel, and Mariah said.

"Now it's Kaye's turn~"

"Oh boy..."

"You got me Mine Craft!!!!!" Kaye exclaimed as she hugged her sister.

"You're welcome chibi." Kc said with a smile.

"Thanks for the Pikachu shirt Kylie. And thanks for the Pikachu pillow Rachel."

"You're welcome Kaye." Rachel said.

"It was no problem." Kylie said.

"These headphones are so cool Aly!"

"I know right." Aly said.

"Sorry about my gift Kaye... I didn't know what to get you..." Mariah said looking down guilty. "Miahne..."

"No it's ok. I like the Pikachu necklace." Kaye said reassuringly.

"Really?" Mariah asked.

"Yeah." Kaye said while giving Mariah a hug.

"This is the best Christmas EVER!!!!" The boys exclaimed running to their room to play their new games.

"You know..... I think so too." Rachel said with a smile.The other girls nodded in agreement.

"Me too." Mariah said while her necklace.

"Me three." Kylie giggled rubbing the treble clef of her necklace.

Kc tugged her glove down slightly just enough to see the silver chain of her bracelet. "I think so too...."

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!! God bless you all and I hope you have/had a wonderful time with your families and loved ones ^___^