Jay's pov
The teasing finally stopped when Keifer clapped his hands.
"Enough. Open the gifts before I throw all of you out."
"You're blushing," David pointed out immediately.
"I am not."
"You are," Ci.n and Felix said together.
Everyone burst out laughing while Keifer rolled his eyes.
We all sat around the huge coffee table. The gifts were stacked almost as high as Keiren.
"See? I told you everyone loves us," Ci.n said proudly.
"These gifts are not for you," Eman replied.
"Emotionally, they are."
Eren nodded seriously. "I agree with Ci.n."
"Traitors," Eman muttered.
I looked at the pile in front of us and smiled. So many people cared about us. It felt unreal.
"Open this one first!" Freya said excitedly.
I picked up the box and opened it carefully.
Inside was a pair of matching watches.
"Aww," I whispered.
"From Rakki and me," Freya said.
Rakki shrugged. "Now neither of you can be late."
"Especially Keifer," Jay added.
"Hey."
Everyone laughed.
The next box was from David and Felix.
Keifer opened it with one hand while I helped him.
Inside were matching sneakers.
David grinned.
"Couple shoes."
Felix nodded. "So everyone knows you belong together."
Keifer smirked.
"As if people don't know already."
I felt my cheeks warming immediately.
Ci.n gasped dramatically.
"He's getting bolder every day."
"Your fault," Calix replied pointing at me.
Next came a large package from Eman.
I opened it carefully and found kitchen accessories.
An apron set, mugs, a cutting board, and recipe books.
"I know Jay likes cooking," Eman said with a smile.
"And Keifer likes eating," Mayo added.
"True," Ci.n said immediately.
"Very true," Rory agreed.
Keifer pretended to be offended.
"I do other things too."
"Like bothering Jay?" David asked.
"Exactly," Ci.n answered.
Everyone laughed again.
The next gift was from Kit and Mayo.
Matching hoodies.
One black.
One cream.
The front said:
His Peace.
Her Chaos.
Ci.n snorted.
"They got it wrong."
"Exactly," Felix agreed.
"Jay is definitely his peace."
"And Keifer is everyone's chaos."
I couldn't even argue with that.
The next few gifts included bed sheets, photo albums, books, decorative lights, and even a handmade blanket from Mica
Then ci.n pushed a small box towards me.
"Mine."
I opened it carefully.
Inside was a tiny panda keychain.
My heart melted instantly.
"Because you like pandas," he explained.
I hugged him immediately.
"Thank you."
He smiled proudly while Keifer looked at us.
"Excuse me. I want a hug too."
"Jealous?" Drew asked.
"Very."
Everyone laughed again.
The final gift was a large wrapped frame.
Keifer carefully removed the paper.
It was a photo collage.
Pictures from our trip.
The bus ride.
The ice cream shop.
Movie night.
Results day.
Sleepovers.
Small moments.
Happy moments.
And right in the middle was a picture of us laughing together.
For a second, nobody spoke.
Then Ci.n smiled softly.
"Okay, maybe I like this one the most."
"Me too," I whispered.
Keifer looked at me quietly.
His eyes softened.
"Me three."
David cleared his throat dramatically.
"Enough emotions. We have one last gift."
He placed a small bag in front of us.
Keifer opened it carefully.
Inside was a travel guide titled:
Top Romantic Destinations Around the World.
Everyone started laughing immediately.
"Future planning!" Felix announced.
Ci.n pointed at the book.
"Question of the day."
He looked directly at Keifer.
"Honeymoon destination?"
Without hesitation, Keifer answered.
"London."
Everyone cheered.
"Why London?" Freya asked.
He looked at me.
"Because she always wanted to go."
I blinked in surprise.
I mentioned it once.
Only once.
And he remembered.
Of course he did.
Ci.n placed a hand over his heart dramatically.
"That's it. I have seen enough romance for one lifetime."
"Too bad," David replied. "You'll see more."
Keifer leaned closer to me.
"A lot more."
I looked away immediately, feeling my cheeks burn.
Ci.n noticed it instantly.
"Oh my God. She's blushing again."
"I am not."
"You are."
Everyone joined in.
"She is."
"Definitely."
"Very much."
I hid my face in Keifer's shoulder while everyone laughed.
He wrapped his arm around me carefully.
And for the first time that day, the teasing didn't bother me.
Because I was exactly where I wanted to be.
With my people.
With my chaos and with him.
End of Chapter 56.