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Charli's View

We're having a Christmas party, but I'm so bored.

"Charli, come out of your room." Mom says knocking on the door.

"No." I say.

"Let me try." Someone says.

"Open the fucking door, D'Amelio." They say aggressively.

Y/n.

I quickly get up and open the door.

"What are you doing here?" I ask hugging Y/n.

"I literally haven't seen you in 2 years. Adams told me I can leave for Christmas. I'm just glad he isn't being a dick for once." Y/n says.

I giggle and Y/n smiles.

I have a crush on Y/n like every other girl had. She moved from Canada to Connecticut and everyone fell in love with her because of her appearance.

She's tall, has y/e/c eyes, y/h/c hair, and she has an accent. I'm just in love with her personality.

I never got to admit my feelings because as soon as she graduated, she joined the military.

"You got a girlfriend yet?" I ask.

"Haven't found the right one, yet." She says.

Y/n has a purity ring and she wants to lose her virginity to "the one." People just want to sleep with her.

"You'll find them one day." I say.

"Yep." She says.

I smile and climb on her back. She carries me downstairs and dad smiles. We go outside and I see Dixie throwing snowballs at Addison.

"Connecticut looks a lot nicer than a plain desert." She says as I get off her back.

It's the most beautiful time of the year

"Why are you so depressed?" I ask.

"Why are you so happy?" She asks.

I hit Y/n and she laughs.

"Hey, Y/l/n." Dixie says.

Y/n looks up and Dixie throws a snowball at her.

"Oh, you're on." Y/n says laughing.

Lights fill the streets, spreading so much cheer

Y/n throws a snowball at Dixie and I smile.

I love seeing her smile. When she's happy, I'm happy.

I see Loren, the neighbor, staring at Y/n and Y/n winks. Loren blushes and Y/n smiles.

"Admit your feelings already." Addison whispers.

"What?" I ask.

"You helped me start dating Dixie last year, it's my turn to help you." Addison whispers.

"Just wait inside, she'll come find you." She says.

I nod my head and smile. She smiles and I go inside.

I should be playing in the winter snow

"Are you gonna admit your feelings?" Mom asks.

"She's looking at Loren, like she's her last meal." I say.

"I know how much you like her and you aren't getting any younger. You're changing for people a lot and Y/n wouldn't want you to change, for anyone." She says.

"I see how she looks at you. Especially, after you hit puberty." She says.

I giggle and she smiles.

"Put this on the ceiling in the hallway." She says handing me a mistletoe.

But I'ma be under the mistletoe

I don't want to miss out on anything but Y/n is worth it.

I don't wanna miss out on the holiday
But I can't stop staring at your face

"Okay." I say.

She smiles and I go in the hallway. I grab a chair and stand on it.

I should be playing in the winter snow

I put it on the ceiling and start to lose my balance.

But I'ma be under the mistletoe

"Woah." Y/n says catching me.

(With you) Shawty, with you

I giggle and Y/n smiles.

(With you) Shawty, with you

Y/n puts me down and she starts to look at the ceiling.

"Y/n!" Dixie calls making Y/n jump.

(With you) Under the mistletoe

Y/n walks away and I sigh. I follow her a few seconds later and see Loren at the door.

"Can I get your number?" Loren asks.

"Yeah, it's 585-858-5858." Y/n says.

"I'll call you." Loren says.

Y/n smiles and Loren leaves.

Ugh! Why is this so hard?!

Y/n sits next to Dixie and I sit on the other side of her.

Everyone's gathering around the fire
Chestnuts roasting like a hot July

Addison gives me a look and I raise my eyebrow. Addison pretends to trip and spills her coffee on Y/n's clothes.

"I'm sorry." Addison says.

"It's okay." Y/n says with a small smile.

Y/n always sees the better in things, no matter what. She got shot on accident 3 months ago and she was laughing about it on the phone. That's why I love her.

"I have some clothes you can wear." I say getting up.

Y/n gets up and follows me upstairs. I close my room door and open my closet.

"Thanks, you didn't have to do this." Y/n says as I hand her some clothes.

I should be chilling with my folks, I know

I smile and glance at the ceiling. Addison put a mistletoe in here.

But I'ma be under the mistletoe

Y/n takes her shirt off and puts my shirt on.

Word on the street, Santa's coming tonight

I guess doing 200 push-ups a day really paid off.

Reindeer's flying through the sky so high

"You see something you like?" She asks putting the pants on.

I smile and she chuckles.

I should be making a list, I know

She looks up at the ceiling than at me.

"What are the odds?" I ask.

But I'ma be under the mistletoe

She smiles and moves closer to me.

(With you) Shawty, with you
(With you) Shawty, with you
(With you) Under the mistletoe

I smile and she leans in to kiss me.

(With you) Shawty, with you
(With you) Shawty, with you
(With you) Under the mistletoe

"Guys." Dixie says as the door opens.

We move away from each other and Dixie looks confused.

"Come downstairs." Dixie says.

I hate that bitch so much!

We go downstairs and Addison gives me a look.

"Cockblock." I mouth to her.

Addison gives Dixie a dirty look and she looks confused.

"Who was your high school crush?" Addison asks.

"I don't want to say." I say feeling my face get hot.

Ayy love, the wise men followed the star
The way I followed my heart

"Why'd you like them?" She asks.

"They're really sweet, smart, cute, funny, and generous." I say.

"Did you every kiss them?" She asks.

'Cause I am feeling one thing, your lips on my lips

"No, Mrs Holiday came in the room." I say.

"Mrs Holiday was a dick." Dixie says.

I look at Addison and she widens her eyes. We both laugh and they look confused.

That's a merry, merry Christmas

"You talk about them like they're still in your life." Y/n says.

"Maybe." I say.

"Y/n?" Addison asks.

"Wanna be Alicia Keys." Y/n says.

It's the most beautiful time of the year

"What?" We ask laughing.

"You remember Cassandra? She used to cry to sing and hit high notes but that didn't work out. Then she sung 'Girl on Fire' for the talent show." Y/n says.

"Why did you like her?" Dixie asks.

Lights fill the streets, spreading so much cheer

"She had a big heart and she was the only person interested in me before I had my glow-up as Charli calls it." Y/n says.

"Oh, I see." Dixie says as Addison gets up.

I see Addison grab a mistletoe and hold it above us.

I should be playing in the winter snow

"Hi, baby." Dixie says hugging Addison from behind.

Addison drops it and it lands on the floor after flying over Cali and Rebel.

"Aww." Y/n says as Rebel and Cali "kiss."

"Y/n, can you come help me?" I ask.

"Yeah." Y/n says.

I smile and I take her down the hallway.

But I'ma be under the mistletoe

"You were my high school crush and I still do. It's not even a crush for me anymore, I love you." I say.

I don't wanna miss out on the holiday
But I can't stop staring at your face

"I love you too." Y/n says.

I should be playing in the winter snow
But I'ma be under the mistletoe

I smile and she looks at the mistletoe on the ceiling.

(With you) Shawty, with you
(With you) Shawty, with you
(With you) Under the mistletoe, yeah

She smiles and kisses me.

With you) Shawty, with you
(With you) Shawty, with you
(With you) Under the mistletoe (Under the mistletoe

"You gotta get rid of Loren's number." I say.

Kiss me underneath the mistletoe
Show me, baby, that you love me so-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh

She laughs and I raise an eyebrow.

"She wanted to interview me for her essay." She says.

"Ohh." I say.

She smiles and shakes her head. She picks me up and I wrap my arms around her neck.

Kiss me underneath the mistletoe

"Ladies and gentlemen, we got 'em." I say.

"No thanks to you." Addison says looking at Dixie.

"Why doesn't everyone hate me?" She asks.

We all laugh and she smiles.

Show me, baby, that you love me so-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh

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