One week before Christmas

Justin’s been hard at work in making sure that everything was ready for him to submit his resume to Vanguard and he finally finished seven days before Christmas. He couldn’t wait to surprise Brian with the news but he was also nervous about how he would take the news. Justin was deep in thought when Brian came home from work and so he didn’t hear him come in and shut the door. 

“Hi baby! How was school today?” Brian asked as he saw Justin sitting on the couch and so he walked over there to give him a kiss on the cheek.

“School was fine Brian. How was work today?” Justin asked as he returned the kiss.

“Well let’s just say I’ll be glad when I take my week vacation in a few days.” Brain said as he leaned his head back onto the couch.

“Was it that rough today?” Justin asked as he brushed his fingers through Brian’s hair.

“You could say that considering that I had to go over a ton of internship resumes. Guess what I found in all of those resumes?” Brian said as he tried not to smile.

“What did you find Brian?” Justin asked hoping that he hadn’t discovered his resume yet.

“I found yours in the pile and while I was shocked at first I was also so very proud of you.” Brian said as he caressed Justin’s cheek.

“So you don’t mind me applying there even though you would be my boss?” Justin asked as he smiles at Brian knowing that he wasn’t mad about him applying.

“I don’t mind baby but just don’t expect special treatment because I’m going to hire you based on your merit and because you were the most impressive of all the applicants.” Brian said as he pulled Justin into a big hug.

“I would never expect special treatment Brian but when we’re home then it’s a different story.” Justin said as he leaned into the hug.

“I’ll always give you special treatment at home baby.” Brian said as he rubbed Justin’s back. 

“So what all is involved in getting the paper work started and finished?” Justin asked as he pulled back from Brian.

“Well we won’t be able to start the paper work until after the first of the year but it won’t be to much.” Brian said, as he looked Justin in the eyes.

“Well I’m glad that I won’t have fill anything out yet because I just want to spend the holiday season with you.” Justin said as he could see just how proud Brian was of him.

“How about after you finish your last final tomorrow I pick you up from school and I’ll take you by Vanguard?” Brian asked while waiting for Justin’s answer.

“You mean it? You’ll take me over to see Vanguard?” Justin asked as he bounced into Brian’s lap.

“Yes I mean it baby.” Brian said as he laughed.

“This is so awesome! I’ve got to tell my parents the good news.” Justin said as he got up to go call his parent’s.

As Justin was calling his parents Brian was thinking about what kind of engagement ring to buy for Justin but he also knew that time was running out. He only had a few more days before Christmas and he hasn’t even bought the ring yet but he can’t make up his mind on what kind of ring to get. He’s looked at rings with a small diamond in the middle and then some rings that were platinum but he hasn't been able to decide what to go with yet.

“Hi mom!” Justin said as he heard her pick up the phone.

“Hi Justin! How are you doing?” Jennifer asked as she could tell that her son was happy about something just by hearing the tone of his voice.

“I’m doing fantastic. How are you and dad doing?” Justin asked, as he couldn’t contain his excitement.

“We’re doing great and your sister keeps asking us when she can go over to your house to visit.” Jennifer said while she also remembered to tell Justin that Molly wanted to go over to see him and Brian.

“Maybe she can come over sometime during Christmas break.” Justin said as missed his sister even though they lived only about fifteen minutes from each other.

“Ok I’ll be sure to tell her once she comes back home from her friend’s house.” Jennifer said, as she knew their lives were always pretty busy.

“I’ve got some news to tell you.” Justin said, as he already knew that his parents would be proud of him.

“Oh and what’s that sweetheart?” Jennifer asked, as she knew that this was important.

“I applied for an internship at Vanguard and I just found out that I got the job.” Justin said as he waited for his mom’s reaction.

“That’s wonderful but isn’t that the same place where Brian works?” Jennifer asked hoping that he didn’t get the job just because he’s Brian’s boyfriend.

“Yes it’s the same place but don’t worry Brian told me that I got the job based on my merit and plus I was the most qualified applicant that they looked at.” Justin said as he reassured his mom of her concerns.

“Justin that is the most wonderful news that I’ve heard today and I can’t tell you how proud I am of you. I always knew that you were gifted and talented and I also knew that it would all pay off someday.” Jennifer said, as she already knew that Craig would be very proud of their son.

“Well mom I’ve got to go study for my last final that I have tomorrow.” Justin said, as he knew that if he didn’t study then he would be a nervous wreck tomorrow.

“Ok honey and good luck tomorrow and congratulations on your internship.” Jennifer said as she remembers how nervous her son got when he didn’t study for a test. 

“Thanks mom. I’ll talk to you soon.” Justin said as he got up to walk towards the table where they kept the cordless phone.

“Ok talk to you soon. Bye.” Jennifer said as she waited to hear Justin say bye.

“Bye mom.” Justin said as he hung up the phone.