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Katie woke to the sound of a squeal from downstairs.
“Wake up! Christmas is finally here and you won’t believe what’s outside,” Zoe yelled.
The sound of Zoe’s feet pounding on the stairs made Katie burrow under her blankets in a vain attempt to hide. If she could just have a few more minutes—
The blankets whipped off her. “I’m glad I don’t sleep naked,” Katie said, curling into a shivering ball. “That could have been embarrassing.”
“Please,” Zoe said, waving her off. “I knew you wouldn’t be. You’re not the type.”
“Thanks?” Katie said, noting the red underwear and tank top that Zoe was sporting, complete with white furry trim.
“Come on,” Zoe said. She reached out and tugged on Katie’s hand. “It’s a Christmas miracle.”
“Fine. Just stop prancing around. You look like a skanky elf t
