[COMPLETED] Mila Wilson is quiet, anxious and a little bit of a mess. When she finally starts college despite her mental health issues, she meets the dark, mysterious, yet intriguing Jace Evans, who is covered in tattoos and the most beautiful boy s...
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Christmas. The time of year I've been looking forward to the most. I'm a sucker for this holiday. Everything seems so peaceful and calm, and the whole family comes together. College is on winter break, and I'm happy that I was able to finish all of my assignments before Jace drove me over to my mom's house yesterday. I spent Christmas Eve here with her and my sister, while Jace went to see his own father.
Today, on Christmas day, we always have dinner with the whole family and I'm glad that he's joining us.
"Jace, I'm so glad you could make it. Please, come in" I hear my mom say from the hallway. Once I'm pulled out of my thoughts, I'm quick on my feet to join her at the door.
"Thank you for the invitation, Helen. This is for you" his familiar, dark voice says. I turn the corner, just when the two of them break away from their hug.
"Oh thank you Jace, but that wasn't necessary" mom says, holding a bottle of red wine in her hand.
"This time you really are early" I remark, as his eyes snap up to meet mine.
"I'll give you two a moment" my mom smirks at me, before returning to the kitchen for some last preparations.
"Is that a problem?" Jace answers when she's out of sight, eying me up and down. He stops at my thin tights and the hem of my black dress. I decided to dress up slightly for today's occasion.
"Not at all" I say, smiling because I'm happy that he's here. Eying him up and down myself, I feel my eyes widen slightly. Jace is wearing light grey suit pants with a white shirt tucked into them. Wow. I get butterflies just at the sight of him. These clothes are so unusual for him, but he looks as good as ever. "You look amazing" I tell him, my cheeks heating up slightly.
"So do you. I've never seen you wear a dress before" he says pulling me close, to fiddle around at the hem of it. Jace plants a long, sweet kiss on my lips as I inhale his amazing scent.
"I'm glad you're here. Come in" I say, pulling him inside to close the door behind him. I take Jace's jacket from him and hang it onto the wardrobe, before we make our way into the living room where the table has already been set for tonight.
"That must be the famous Jace" my sister Ava grins, getting up from the sofa once she sees us.
"Ava, I presume?" Jace smiles back politely. He doesn't offer his hand, but gives Ava a little hug right away. "I hear you come from a family of huggers" Jace smirks, pulling away again.
Ava chuckles at his remark and smiles from ear to ear. "I like him already."
"Ava, have you seen my..." Ryan starts before turning the corner. He stops when he sees the three of us standing in the centre of the room. "Oh, hey man! Jace? I'm Ryan, Ava's boyfriend" Ryan says, giving him a handshake.
"Nice to meet you" Jace answers, smiling back at him too.
"Ryan why don't we help mom in the kitchen" my sister says with a smile, wanting to give Jace and me a moment. I'm grateful to have a little time with him before the whole family arrives. I'm not worried one bit for Jace to meet them, but I can't help but be nervous with him. He doesn't even seem nervous at all, but my anxiety won't give me a break from it.
