Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist (Mistletoe Romance, #1)

by Codi Hall

“You thinking what I’m thinking?” “Lock ’em in a cabin together for the weekend with no way to escape?” Holly teased. “Why are all of you so obsessed with getting Nick and me together? The thought never struck you before, so why are you pushing me now?” Holly raised her hand. “Hi, yeah, actually, Merry and I have been shipping this for years. We just had to wait until Amber was out of the picture to bring the matter to light.” Gabby held her fist up for Holly to punch. “#TeamNock all the way.”

HAHAHAHAH

Holly held her hands up. “I make no promises. All’s fair in love and family. And there is nobody else more suited for my brother than you.”

YAY FOR MEDDLING SISTERS

nothing is going on with Noel. Not officially, anyway.”

NOT OFFICIALLY. AHHHH!!

Trip didn’t add more, obviously baiting Nick to ask what happened, but he already knew. Nothing.

HAHAHAHA

“Thought you weren’t going to peek.” “I’m not. I’m brazenly checking you out.” “See, now that isn’t fair,” he said, crossing the room to stand in front of her. “You can’t say things like that to me if you want to be just friends.” “I was just being honest, Nick. We’re adults and you’re a lot of fun to look at.” “Oh yeah?” Nick leaned over her, waiting for her to pull back. To escape. “How’s this for honesty?” Nick’s hand cradled the back of her head, bringing her up just enough to meet his kiss.

JAW: DROPPED. BREATH: HELD. FEET: KICKING.

“I promise, she doesn’t suspect a thing.” Nick snaked his arm around her and kissed her one more time, his lips barely grazing hers.

WHAT. one minute they’re “just friends l then they KISS (again) AND NOW THEYRE A THING???? WHEN DID THEY DTR? Did the kiss DTR?

Noel could deny their attraction, but the way she returned his kiss told him all he needed to know.

Maybe if they took it really slow, they could see where things go.

!!!!

“Hey Noel?” “Yeah?” “What’s my favorite song?” She faced him again, setting the bowl on the counter. “Is this a trick question?” “No, why?” “Unless it’s changed in the last year, your favorite song is AC/DC’s ‘You Shook Me All Night Long.’” Nick smiled broadly. “You got it.”

HE’S IN LOVE

chasing away the last of her dark mood. He’s the only person who can. The thought both comforted and scared her and Noel held him a little tighter, realizing how true that statement was. No one knew her like Nick. She couldn’t lose him, no matter what.

Noel grinned down at the goofy smile on his face, the way his brown eyes lit up on screen. God, he was cute.

She’s in love heheh

The moment he saw her, his face lit up and Noel’s heart leaped with awareness.

You and I are more than friends and you aren’t getting rid of me.”

Sooooooo true heheheheh

“What if I like your fuckedupness? I like everything about you, Noel, even the shit that drives me crazy.”

He’s so in love 😭💓

But no matter what the future held, Nick couldn’t be himself without Noel in his life.

<3

maybe if they waited a bit, gave Amber a little time to really get out of their lives, they could be something more.

teeeeeaaaaaaaa

Anytime they were around each other, she ended up in his arms. There was too much between them. History. Chemistry. All the subjects she’d hated in high school were coming back to haunt her now.

“Why does so much drama always occur in women’s restrooms?

a great American mystery

she said I wasn’t good enough for you.” “Wait how did it go from shit talking Gabby to me?” “Because she isn’t over you and I’m into you. Pretty much a guarantee every fight we have is going to end up coming back to you.”

FINALLY

“So, on a scale of one to ten, how into me are you?” Noel shook her head, fighting a smile. “If I answer this question, will you shut up?” “Yep.” “One hundred thousand billion trillion infinity can’t keep my hands to myself or even think about you without wanting to kiss you. Does that answer your question?”

YOURE KIDDING. AHHHHH

I’m afraid you’ll realize I’m not right for you. That Amber will somehow convince you that you should be together again.”

</3

he wanted to love her.

😭🫶

Were those…the Golden Girls?

HAHAHAHAHA GOLDEN GIRLS GRANNY PANTIES

Sharp, rhythmic knocking sounded on Nick’s front door.

O. M. G. HAHAHAHAHAH

“Your mom knows.” “No she doesn’t.” “Yes she does.

Yes she does

wearing an eye patch over her left eye,

she’s giving Jessica Day on her wedding day

“Ugh, why do I keep crying every time I see you?” “I don’t know, but stop it. I’m starting to get a complex.”

Hahahah omg

“That’s what friends with an interest in becoming more do for each other.”

“Every time I’m with her, it’s like the world shines a little brighter.

Being together feels right and it took some convincing for her to take that leap with me. We have plenty of time to figure out what having a future together means for both of us.”

I can tell you with a hundred percent confidence, I never had such strong feelings for any woman the way I do with Noel.”

SOBBING

“That’s all a mother can ask for her son. A good woman and mutual love and respect for each other.” “We have that, without a doubt.”

MUTUAL LOVE. AHH

he wasn’t ready to give up on what Noel and he could have before they even got started.

GOOD.

his family stuck around and finished them for her. Her family. The Winterses were her family, even if Nick and she didn’t work out.

<333

They were his brothers. The guys he expected to stand up next to him on his wedding day. Watching Noel walk toward him.

AHHHHHH

He loved her.

Obvi loves her—but now he loves her in a ROMANTIC way and not just a friend/family way 😭🫶

“I am with Noel. I love Noel.

DUH ANYONE WITH EYES CAN SEE THAT

How did she explain that to Nick, her person? The man she… Loved.

Cat’s out the bag

I needed to collect my thoughts and well…I made you a playlist tonight.”

Awwwww

Noel bent over and kissed his cheek. “I hope you can forgive me.” “Forgive you, always. I love you.”

Omg. He told her !! AH!

“Aw, don’t stress, big brother.” Merry hugged Nick hard. “Noel will come around. She loves you.” “Like a friend, you mean?” “No, I mean that she adores your ass and she’ll show up at your door soon holding a single red rose and say, ‘It’s you.’”

Hahaha she already does oop

Nick wasn’t sure how Noel would feel about him swinging by her place, especially considering he was ass deep in love with her.

Captain Obvious.”

Catherine obvious

“Did you listen to my playlist?” she murmured sleepily. “What playlist?” “The one I gave you. Last night.” Nick cocked his head, bewildered. “Noel, I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

Babahahaha of course he doesn’t remember

Noel loved him too. She hadn’t admitted it out loud, but this playlist proved she did. And just like that, he was back in the game.

YAYAY. Omg FINALLY. Now they both know their feelings

make my apartment look less like a serial killer’s lair.”

…bk

Nick shook his head. “Being mad at you doesn’t get me what I want.” “And what’s that?” “You.”

love

‘Kiss Me’ is a classic.” “A classic, girly piece of crap.”

‘Kiss Me’ is NOT crap. it’s actually very good 😡

You can’t make fun of our clothes and you got every round for the next month.” Noel pretended to think about it then snorted. “Nah. That doesn’t work for me.” Pike held his arms out. “Fine, I’ll settle for a hug.”

Hahahahahahahhaha omg actually so cute

“That’s what you get for hugging on my girl.” Noel’s stomach fluttered.

my girl :,)