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It was just a few more minutes till school closed for the Christmas break. Hazel could barely contain herself, Antony would be arriving the next week and she couldn't wait to start planning all the holiday activities they would do this year.
She was so lost in thought she almost didn't hear Mr Guzman's last announcement.
" And I hope you all are excited for the gift of giving, because it's time to pick your person for a Secret Santa this year."
With that, Mr Guzman started passing folded pieces of paper in a hat. The kids wasted no time in unfolding each of their own papers. Some were excited by who they got, while some were already trying to exchange for someone else's.
"Now for those of you who don't know how this works, you get to be the secret Santa to the name you pick out. You have the whole break to get something thoughtful for your person and take a smiley photo of both of you because the real reward is the smiles gotten from the gift."
The cheesy quote just made them more eager to leave, until he added, "Each successful Santa gets a free doughnut after break"
That got them more hyped in to be in a holly jolly mood.
"Ahem"
"And don't worry Dev there would be a specially made one just for you. When you've shown your photo that is"
"That's more like it. And that wouldn't be a problem, everyone knows I give the best gifts."
"Yes, yes we know Dev. And last but not least, have a great holiday everybody."
Finally, the long awaited final bell to cue the start of break rang. Everyone immediately ran out to the start of the break.
"Oh I can't wait for Christmas, Antony is coming over for the holidays and I have a whole lot of ideas we can do "
"Oo you guys should go ice skating at the rink. It's so fun, my mum and I do it every year." Winn excitedly suggested, skating their way to all their lockers.
"Or you guys could do Christmas carol open mic at Patty Possum's. I've been going there to show my talent for years." Jasmine said clearing her throat to screech,( I mean sing.)
"Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la la la la LA LAAA....."
"I'll try to check that out." Hazel kindly said trying to ignore the ringing in her ears. But I already got most of the things covered myself.
"Ahem"
"Right, sorry. We've got most of it covered. That I'm confident of"
" Cool, by the way, who did you get for secret Santa?" Winn casually asked.
"Whoa Winn, you know you don't tell people who you're secret Santa- ing for"
"It's okay Jas, I just got Whispers Fred no biggie. Besides, it's just between us 'three'."
"Did you say you got Whispers Fred?"
The three were obviously startled by the unfamiliar fourth voice. They all turned to see it was just the Violin Kid in their class.
"Oh, heeey... VK. I didn't think anyone was still here."
"Sorry about that. I just wanted to ask if we could switch to being the others secret Santa.
"Uh, why?"
"Well..". VK started playing a soulful melody on her violin to set the mood.
"... As much as I would like to get a gift for the person I unfortunat- I mean picked by such luck, I would also like to return the favour to uh.. "
"Whispers Fred?"
"Whispers Fred. Because, he got me such a great present in 3rd grade and I always hoped to give him one that is just as good. But alas the opportunity never came and I still wait for it."
With that she stops playing and puts on a saddened face. Winn and Jasmine both look at her suspiciously, as if they knew something was up. Hazel didn't seem to notice, as she had a sympathetic look on her face.
"Aw, if it's that important to you and guess we can switch..."
Hazel didn't even finish her sentence before VK immediately brightened up, took Hazel's paper, threw hers to Hazel and sprinted down the hall.
" NO TAKEBACKS, BYEEE!!!"
"Huh I guess she did have to leave fast"
"Maybe? Or..."
" Hey look I got Dev now "
" You got Dev!"
" You got Dev!"
"She got Dev!"
"Cosmo, what's wrong with getting Dev"
"I don't know, but everyone else was saying it "
"Okay, but seriously..." Hazel started as she and her friends headed for the school doors.
"What's the big deal in getting Dev as secret Santa?"
"Nothing, only that his one request is always something he doesn't already have."
"Which for the richest kid in the city, is close to impossible "
"And no pressure but you both have fairies, so he could just as much wish for what he wants too, but like I said no pressure"
"Cosmo!" Wanda scolded her husband again.
"What? Everyone else was giving reasons"
"Don't worry too much Hazel. Maybe we're just overreacting a little bit."
"Yeah, I mean come on you and Dev are friends again and you did get him those cool rocket boots for his birthday "
"I did, but, I don't want attention of where I got some 'clearly out of my budget' gift, you know."
"That is true."
" Besides, if I have the whole of break to think of a good gift, so you guys shouldn't worry about it okay."
"Okay. But if you need any help, don't hesitate to call."
"You bet, seeya guys later." Hazel said waving her friends goodbye.
This won't be so hard. Right?
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.... It was really hard.
" Okay, we got down most of the things he already has, as well as the things he's already planning to get, sooo just need to make a list of stuff he doesn't have."
Hazel put down the second very long list beside her bed to get started on the next one. At this point she could barely see the floor cause of how long the lists were. And of course she had her friends over to help.
"Any ideas"
"Uh, a skateboard?" Winn suggested
"He has drones, he doesn't skate"
"A football" Jasmine
"Why would he want a football?
"I gave one to Bev for secret Santa, she liked it. But I guess that's just a her thing."
"Yeah. Come on guys think. Anything Dev Dimmadome doesn't have, but kinda needs."
"Um a better hairline maybe?"
"A new dad?"
Everyone gave Cosmo an uncomfortable look after he said that. While he just looked confused by the stares.
"What? Is it too out of budget"
"It's...a good suggestion, maybe not possible, but it's a good one sweetie." Wanda said trying to ease the situation.
"Ugh, it's been a whole week and I still got nothing. This secret Santa thing would have been done like yesterday if we followed my holiday plan. I even drafted a text for Dev to get his present, but I still don't have any good idea."
Hazel grunted, falling on her bed in frustration. All while dropping her phone, screen down on the bed as well.
Aww, cheer up Squirt, we've all been trying to think.
Yeah, and maybe it'd be easier if you didn't shut down every idea we think of.
"I'm sorry guys, I just want it to have meaning to it you know, it's not just for a glazy with sprinkles, cream filled doughnuts. Okay, maybe 30% for the doughnut but an opportunity to get Dev the perfect gift for Christmas really shows how much I value him...as a friend."
I know it's Dev and there's doughnuts on the line here but the perfect gift isn't going to be found in some long list of stuff he already has or will have , it can only be found in..."
"Ooo what about this little beauty here."
Cosmo said taking Hazel's attention from Winn to a -now open- small box he was holding. Before they could see the content of the box, Hazel slammed it shut and put it back under the floorboard it originally was in.
"I'd give any gift but that one, too embarrassing."
"Sorry"
"It's okay Cosmo. And I think I understand what you're getting at Winn. The one place a perfect gift for Dev from a secret Santa is..." Winn smiled thinking she got their point. Only for Hazel to say;
"... with Santa himself"
"Exact.. wait, that's not what I..."
"We're going to meet the real Santa." Jasmine excitedly squealed.
"You bet. Cosmo, Wanda I wish we were at the North pole."
"But Hazel aren't you..."
"Oh and I wish for a note for my parents to see when they get back"
* POOF*