The Transfer novel Chapter 43

"Wake up losers!" I heard a loud shout that pulled me from my sleep. I felt weight press down on me and I yelped as I opened my eyes. I groaned at Lila who was laying on top of me. She grinned at me.

Liam groaned from next to me and mumbled something under his breath. I smiled up at Lila and she grinned even more.

"It's Christmas! Get up, get up! We have breakfast at uncle Mason's and then presents! Move your butt!" Lila squealed loudly as she jumped off the bed. I rolled my eyes as she ran out the room.

I rolled over to get out of bed, but Liam groaned and wrapped his arm around my waist. He pulled me back, draping his leg over mine. He kept me close.

"Liam, we have to get up. It's Christmas," I said to him with a giggle. Liam kept his eyes shut but smirked at me. He nuzzled his head into the crook of my neck and hummed softly.

"I want you to stay here with me," he mumbled. I smiled warmly and ran my fingers along his arm. He was so hard to resist.

"Aren't you hungry? I'm starving for a good meal. And then, you get to open presents!" I told him excitedly. Liam scoffed.

"Unless I get to open a gift that is you, I don't care," Liam said. I giggled and rolled my eyes. He was stubborn but I adored it.

"Liam... come on! I want to see Trixie again," I groaned. He groaned back at me. I figured that I was going to struggle to get out of bed. He was more stubborn than normal.

"You saw her yesterday! Spend more time with your mate," Liam mumbled. I felt him falling back asleep again and I nudged his chest.

"Don't make me call Lila or Lucas in here," I threatened playfully. He grunted and then released me, but not before planting a kiss on my neck.

"Merry Christmas, sugar," Liam said. I smiled and jumped off the bed before Liam could change his mind and decide to keep me in bed with him.

"When I come back in here, your ass better be up and dressed. Got it, boy?" I said as I grabbed some clothes. He groaned at me and rolled over, burying his face in the pillow. I rolled my eyes.

I left the room and headed to be bathroom. I changed into my clothes in the bathroom and fixed myself up. Then, I left the bathroom and headed back to my room.

When I walked in, Liam was thankfully dressed. He was tying up his shoes and looked grumpy. He was not a morning person most times.

"You think you could hurry up?" I teased him. He growled at me and I giggled as I grabbed my shoes and slipped them on without bothering to untie and then redo the laces again. I left the room and walked down the hallway.

"Merry Christmas, sis," Lucas greeted as he sipped on some coffee. He was in the kitchen, which was a mess from his attempt last night to make homemade pancakes. They tasted gross and looked even worse.

"Merry Christmas all," I said to the group of people. They all looked up at me and grinned. Leon and Cass were tangled up in each other on a chair whilst Lila was raiding the refrigerator.

"Where's grumpy pants? Did he get out of bed?" Lila asked me. I laughed and nodded at her.

"It took some convincing. But he's up," I replied. She giggled and came up to me and hugged me, rubbing my cheek with hers. I smiled warmly and looked behind me as she pulled away. Liam trudged into the room and ran a hand through his hair.

"Merry Christmas, big bro," Lila said as she hugged him. He smiled and hugged her back before she pulled away.

We left the house not long after. I walked hand in hand with Liam towards what was Mason's house. It was the same as Darcy and Al's, except for the colour of paint. I didn't think it would be much different.

Lucas pushed open the door and we walked into the house. I smelt the food instantly and my mouth watered. I was hungry.

"Mason and Hallie are real good cooks. You'll love their food," Liam mumbled to me as we walked down the hallway. I grinned and nodded at him. I didn't doubt that they were good cooks. The food smelt amazing.

After greeting the entire family with the same repetitive greeting, Liam and I finally sat down at the large table. It was positioned outside on the porch, and there were heaters positioned around the entire table.

"Ali!" I heard a loud squeal that made my ears pop. I turned my head and grinned as I saw Trixie. She waved at me as she ran over.

I had grown a particular attachment to the little girl. She was full of energy and she was definitely a younger version of myself. I thought she was adorable and everyone else did too.

Last night, Blu and Nicolas wanted to have a date night together and Piper and Donovan, Trixie's siblings, didn't want to babysit. I offered and I took care of Trixie for the entire night until Blu and Nicolas got back.

We watched Christmas movies on the t.v and we made cookies and ate way too many bowls of popcorn. I had a good time with her and I really liked the little girl.

Trixie threw her arms around me and hugged me tightly. I smiled weakly and hugged her back gently. She giggled and pulled away before looking up at me.

"Hi Liam," Trixie waved at Liam. She moved around me to hug Liam, and she crawled up onto his lap and hugged him tightly around the neck. He chuckled and ruffled her hair.

"Hey there, Trix. You being good?" Liam greeted her. She giggled and pulled away, nodding at him.

"I'm always good. Donovan is the bad one," she told him. Liam laughed at this.

"I don't doubt that, kiddo," Liam laughed at her. She giggled some more and hugged him again before she slid off his lap and ran away to play with Jason and Wesley.

"Food is up, animals! Come and get!" I heard Mason shout. I grinned as my belly rumbled. I got up and walked inside with Liam to grab food.

We piled food up on our plates and then headed back to the table. I sat next to Liam with Nathan on my opposite side. He forced himself in front of Lila and sat down beside me before she could. She scowled at this and turned away.

Nathan hadn't been an issue for most of the trip. But Liam didn't liked the way he apparently looked at me. Plus, after the first day where Liam beat the shit out of him, Liam had been dying for an excuse to do it again. This was another step closer to that.

"Merry Christmas, Alison," Nathan said politely. I looked over at him and smiled. I nodded my head at him nicely and then started eating.

"I'd so love to wipe that kid off the face of the earth," Lila growled to me. I looked up at her and smirked. She rolled her eyes and started to eat.

As I reached back and forth to grab the sauces and the salt and pepper, Nathan made sure to grab the same thing I did at the same time I reached for it. He brushed his leg against mine continuously and made my skin burn.

He was a definite threat to the bond. He was a smart ass and arrogant. I wanted to put him on his ass.