~ The Christmas Party ~

He smiled at Aladdin. "Hi Aladdin, nice to meet you too." He looked at Pocahontas. "I'm her boyfriend." He said blushing slightly.

"Aawww, don't be like that Dimmy," he laughed.
"Don't you remember how much fun we had together?"
He couldn't help but laugh at his misery. Dimitri was by far one of the most entertaining broken souls in this place. Him and Sinbad always knew how to make him laugh.
"Besides, I come bearing gifts," he winked at him.

Pocahontas smiled, "That was nice of him." She said, before she frowned, "I'm sorry..And, I'm glad your happy to be spending time with Jasmine and Aaron. She then smiled before looking at Kenai, blushing as she smiled at Jasmine and Aladdin when Kenai said he was her boyfriend.

'Mhm..' he said, 'well I'm glad you are enjoying yourself.'
He didn't bother to get worked up; by now he wasn't even afraid when he talked to John. He was just irritating. The plain arrogance he carried when he spoke was enough to get on his nerves.
'So, you like Christmas?' He gestured to everything around them. 'Who would have guessed?' he added, truely bemused. 'Just get it over with' he said, not wanting to stay in his company for very long. John may find their meetings amusing, but he certainly did not.

He noticed them both blush at Kenai's comment, and it made Aladdin happy. He smiled warmly.
"I'm very happy for both of you, you guys make a cute couple. So, how did you guys meet, in here or did you know each other beforehand?"

He smiled at his annoyance, but figured he might as well hand over the gift quickly. He had other people to give to as well. He dug into his sack and pulled out a big box before he handed it to him and walked off.
"To Dimitri; From Charlotte."

[It's a box of chocolate and other candy, and a bottle of red wine... ^^''']

He took Pocahontas by the hand and looked at Aladdin. "We were roomed together, and I just... fell.." He said smiling to Poca.

She smiled at Kenai. But stopped when he said Pocahontas was her girlfriend. but what about Thrax? She looked at Poca and noticed her blush. She raised an eyebrow. Deciding to ignore it. She put back on a smile.

Jasmine seemed happy for them, but also thrown off. Aladdin didn't see anything wrong. What was on her mind? And her face went back to normal again. Then it clicked; Thrax. Was that why Jasmine said he was so unhappy? Either way, he was glad Poca and Kenai were happy with each other, and he was sure Thrax could find happiness once again. These things just take time, as Aladdin would know very well. Thrax was a good guy overall. He put an arm around Jasmine's waist while still holding a napping Aaron in his other arm.

"Well I'm very glad you found each other in a place like this. You always need something, or someone to keep you going here." He touched his forehead to Jasmine's. "So what is both of your stories? You don't have to tell, it's just me being curious and wanting to get to know you two better."

He looked down saddly. "I don't want to talk about sad stories right now. Lets focus on happy okay?" He said looking at Aladdin.

Pocahontas kind of saw Jasmine's eyebrow raise. She then instantly thought about Thrax, looking away now as she stared at the snow now..

Aladdin wondered his life must have been like even out of this place. He figured anything would be happy compared to being in here, but then again, everyone has a story. And his wasn't exactly happy anyway, so of course he would not press him anymore on the subject.

"Sounds good. Because I think right now is pretty dang happy in itself. So... Do you think there's any chance of sneaking food into these clothes and getting them to our rooms? I don't know about you, but I think I'm going to explode if I eat another bite. I've been taking full advantage of that table of food... But I swear, the food amount is endless!"

She felt Aladdins arm arround her. She looked at him. Than looking back at Kenai and Pocahontas. Feeling Aladdin near to her was nice. After so many weeks she had wanted nothing else than be with him. She shouldn't worry..It would be allright.

Feeling Aladdin's head touch hers. She smiled softly

John was getting tired of carrying these presents around wherever he went, and decided to get some of it over quickly. He walked over to where Aladdin and Jasmine stood not too far away, and reached in to get three presents out of the bag before he handed them to them, one for Aladdin and two for Jasmine, and walked off.

"To Aladdin; From Jasmine."
[OOC: White Teddy Bear holding a heart saying "I Love You."]

"To Jasmine; From Aladdin."
[OOC: Heart Necklace.]

"To Jasmine; From Lilo."
[OOC: Heart Necklace.]

Dimitri stared at the present, seeing her name. Hesistantly he opened it, peeling back at the paper slowly. Inside was a bottle and a box, which when he looked inside was filled with chocolate and other candies. He smiled, knowing she had thought of him and knew excatly what he would want.
He sat down and ate a few of the chocolates whilst inspecting the bottle in his hand. He hadn't held alcohol for a while now, and knew really this was the wrong place to even be thinking of drinking it. But it was a party, and he needed a drink. Plus there was no one around.. he wasn't going to disturb anyone. Plus he highly doubted he'd be able to take this with him after the party was over.. he may as well keep to his annual tradition and spend Christmas day drunk.
The bottle was wine, which he had never really liked as it made him feel sick. But he wasn't fussed and opened it, taking a swig.

Again John came toward him, this time carrying gifts. He handed two to Jasmine, and one to him.

"Thanks", he said to John before he left again. He opened it to find a white teddy bear saying "I Love You". Aladdin smiled and turned to Jasmine. "Thank you, it's so sweet! And now I'll always have something with me from you. And I love you too." He kissed her and then held her hand.

Wendy woke up a little late her head was hurting terribly she looked around only seeing blurry vision when she saw Aladdin she looked up seeing others as well

"Hello"

Wendy looked up seeing all the presents

Pocahontas smiled at Jasmine and Aladdin, before getting up, walking to the Christmas tree once again. She had taken her bears with her. She stood by the tree, looking down as she remembered Thrax. Pocahontas felt like she was judged with Jasmine now, and she couldn't handle that now..

ooc: Aladdin totally reminded me of this I am so ashamed :-( I do have to go to work soon but when I come back hopefully yall are still chatting :-D I been working so much I am sad I wanna 10 doors gosh dang it

After Wendy woke up she got up and sat by herself in the nearby corner holding her knees as she watched everyone open presents and enjoy themselves

[OOC: @Wendy Didn't want you missing out on the festivities And I have to go to work in about an hour too, and I'll be back home in like... 8 hours or so. Hopefully not too much happens while I'm at work all evening/night! -.- I'm so tired of working.]

Aladdin saw Poca walk off, and she seemed to want to be on her own. He wondered what it could be, but didn't want to bother her. As he was looking at her, he noticed that Wendy was now awake.

"Hey! Wendy! Get over here, I think you owe me a hug!" He said, smiling and laughing.

Wendy smiled and ran over to Aladdin giving him a big hug

"I missed you!!!!!!! yay!!!!!"


Wendy said with excitement she was finally happy seeing a familiar face

Aladdin was so glad to see Wendy again, and to know she was safe. He smiled.

"Look who I've got with me", he said happily, showing her Aaron sleeping in his left arm.

Jasmine smiled. ''No problem.'' Opening her first package. From Aladdin for Jasmine. She looked at the little box. Opening the box she saw a necklace with a heart. She smiled at Aladdin as Bright as she could. ''Thank you!'' She kissed him. Putting on the necklace.

She opened her next package. From Lilo for Jasmine. Another necklace. She smiled. Twirling it arround her wrist so it looked like a bracelet. She smiled at Lilo. Looking back at Aladdin.

Wendy gasped and touched little Aaron's face smiling happily

"Oh Aladdin he is so beautiful!! But how...?? Did Villain give him back to you"

Wendy smiled looking down at little Aaron

"He looks so much like you!! I am sure Esme would be so proud of you!"

Wendy smiled and made a funny face at Aaron

()

Aladdin noticed that Jasmine had opened her gift. She kissed him suddenly, and he kissed back happily.

"You're welcome." He said, smiling at her.
"Side by side or rooms apart, I'll be forever close to your heart." He recited as he touched the heart necklace around her neck. A corny poem, but corny is just the way I roll, thought Aladdin and he laughed ever so slightly.

Wendy looked away after Jasmine kissed Aladdin she covered her eyes caught off guard

"Hmmm someone must be happy"

Wendy said smiling a little

"Seeing her room mate kiss Aladdin shocked her a bit"

Well she said she knew him Wendy thought

"He is beautiful", said Aladdin to Wendy, watching her play with him. Aaron began to wake a little and he giggled when Wendy made a face. I hope things can stay this way, thought Aladdin. With everyone here, and happy. A family.

"He did, in fact. He walked up to me earlier, handed me Aaron, and told me 'Merry Christmas'. I've never been so thankful in my life. John isn't all bad... And he especially seems to like Christmas." said Aladdin and smiled.

Aladdin watched Jasmine go to check on Pocahontas after she kissed him, and he noticed Wendy's reaction. He laughed a little, and figured he needed to explain.

"Jasmine and I have known each other since we were little kids. Best friends growing up. She's the only person I know from my past. And I hadn't seen her in years. Well, we ended up meeting again in here after not knowing how the other had been doing, or if we were even alive. We were so happy to see each other again. Then not too long ago, we were roommates. We danced..." Aladdin spaced out, remembering the good times of rooming with her. "We fell for each other. So suddenly... Like all that time, we were meant to be together one day. Jasmine's my girlfriend, Wendy."

"It does feel like a family something I have never truly had ...in some ways I am thankful we all got taken I mean yeah I lost Jim....but maybe it is time I let that go even though it is hard I have met so many nice people in here. And John... we never really talked much I hated him for a long time after Jim's death but maybe one day I will be able to move on"

Wendy said sadly but with some hope as she smiled down at Aaron


after hearing Aladdin being with Jasmine and knowing how much he loved Esme and moving on like that maybe it was time Wendy did the same she smiled a hopeful smile


"I am so happy for you Aladdin"

Snow White slowly got up once she managed to get a hold of herself, she dried her tears and then picked up Shang's gift. Well at least now she had an idea of what to expect from the Villain, though why he had come onto her like that was beyond her. She was confused and her neck was starting to ache again she bit her lip, she probably had bruises from where he had gripped her. She brushed herself off and headed out of the woods hoping that she didn't look as spooked as she felt.

"I know how hard it is to lose someone..." Aladdin said, thinking of Esme. Always thinking and remembering her.
"But being where we are, and any day could be the day we join them... We both need to learn to let go, but always remember. Live your life to the fullest. In my case, I know I should be with Jasmine. I love her. Be happy while you can, honey. Whether that includes friends, or a relationship. Just let nature take its course." He said, and gave her a hug.

Wendy cried in Aladdin's arms tears running down her cheeks all she could think of was Jim's face his smile she closed her eyes tighter crying harder she imagined him far away by a tree at first she was close then she became farther and farther away she sighed and kept sobbing trying to imagine a life without him hoping one day she can one day be happy again

"Maybe one day I will find someone....I would hate to in this place and lose someone again by John ...I could not bear it happening twice"

[OOC: I have to go to work, sorry guys! I'll be back in several hours. Probably like 8 hours or so. Toodles!]

ooc: yeah I gotta go to work to love yall

John was about to walk over to Charlotte to give her her christmas present, but stopped in his tracks as he noticed Pocahontas on her own.
He slowly walked up to her, wondering what she was doing away from everyone.
"Hi Judas," he said laughing, startling Pocahontas as he was behind her.

Pocahontas jumped, turning around fast, having her eyes widened a little. She then let out a breath, "Hey." She laughed softly, "Your scared me." Pocahontas said, before looking back at the Christmas tree, trying to not show there was stuff on her mind.

"What makes a popular girl like you stand here all alone?" he asked and nudged her gently, careful not to hurt her again.
"Did Kenai do something? You know I could teach him a lesson," he joked and winked playfully.

Pocahontas smiled softly, "Some things on my mind." She then tilted her head at John, "No..he didn't do anything..It's just things that are starting to catch up with me." She finally admitted.

"What is it?" he asked honestly concerned. He hated to admit it, but spending so much time with Pocahontas had made him slightly fond of her.

Pocahontas crossed her arms, "Just feeling judged..because of me being with Kenai.." She sighed, "Like I'm judged for not giving Thrax a second chance.." She then looked down, "How can I give him a second chance, when he said he was in love with me..but, went after Jasmine..and when it didn't work out with Jasmine..he came running to me as if I was the second plan." Pocahontas said, finding herself venting to John.

"You was," he said truthfully. It had been so plain obvious Thrax only used Pocahontas as a backup plan.
"You shouldn't feel bad about that," he laughed. "No one in their right mind would give him a second chance."

Pocahontas looked at him, nodding at him, laughing softly when he did. She then pointed to the Santa hat, "I'm still wearing it?" She smiled once again, before looking at the Christmas tree, "Anyway thanks for agreeing with me." She thanked him, before remembering her conversation with Kenai about the Christmas tree, "So, um..why do you decorate the tree for Christmas?" Pocahontas asked, hoping he would understand that she wasn't really smart when it came to Christmas.

Dimitri had been sitting down for the last 15 minutes, and was just about finished with the bottle. He instantly felt a wave of guilt afterwards, along with the familiar self-hatred he felt when he resorted to alcohol.
Standing up slowly he headed back towards the party, taking the box of candy with him. He left the bottle behind, attempting to hide the fact he had just downed it from the people at the party and hopefully his soon- to- be-drunkness to be less obvious.
He was shaky, if not slightly dizzy, but aside from that he felt fine. Good even, which made a nice change. He had to pay attention to make sure he walked steadily but relatively he was doing ok. His stomach had been pretty empty aside from the small amount of food he had taken from the table, which probably wasn't a good thing. He kept chewing on the candy, taking another piece every so often, and walked into the crowd of people, not sure what he was doing there.

"I don't know," he said honestly.
"It's always just been a tradition. It looks nice though, doesn't it?" he said and smiled towards the shimmering christmas tree.

Pocahontas smiled, nodding to his answer. She then touched one of the ornaments, "Yeah, it does. I like the ones that shine the most. Makes me feel happy and warm." She stated, spinning the ornament around a little.

"Me too," he said, not really knowing what else to say or do, so he ended up doing nothing but look from the christmas tree to Pocahontas, and back up at the christmas tree.

Pocahontas let the silence kind of seep in for a moment, before looking back at him, "How is your Christmas going so far?" She asked, wondering if he was having a good time.

He shrugged.
"Could have been better, could have been worse. Yours?"