Chapter One
Gabby's POV
''Mum. I'm going to Laurens now.'' I shouted from my room, standing infront of the mirror, undecided on which scarf would go with my outfit. I settled with my grey one, picked up my bag and left the house. Gently snow fell from the sky, getting caught in my wild hair like a net. I trudged the small walk along the frosty pavements to Lauren's house. My hands stung under my gloves and my toes felt like ice. The pain got worse when I knocked on the glass panel of the side door.
Her mum answered. ''Oh Gabby love, get in quick, you must be frozen!'' I laughed, kicked of my shoes and removed my scarf and gloves and began feeling the chilblains. She continued decorating a pizza base on the kitchen unit. ''Living room.'' she said.
''Thanks.'' I whispered. I followed the corridor down to the living room admiring the Christmas cards hanging on the wall. I could hear the Skins programme Lauren was watching before I saw it. When I recognised the episode, I quickly opened the door and fell down on the couch. Lauren stared at me with a wide grin on her face. ''What? Its my favourite one.'' I laughed.
''Taylor and Maisy should be here soon.'' Lauren told me, eyes glued to her blackberry. I nodded. We was all sleeping over for Lauren's 16th birthday the following day.
''Lauren!'' heavy thuds came bounding down the stairs and the door swung open. It was Lauren's brother Danny. I had always thought of Danny as very attractive but right now had increased in the looks section. It might have had something to do with the fact he wore only grey joggers and smelt strongly of lynx aftershave. ''Where's my charger?''
I flashed me a smile. ''Hi Gabs.''
I blushed and hid behind my blonde curls. ''Hi.''
When he left the room, Lauren turned up the TV volume and turned to me.
''You blushed? You don't like my brother do you?''
''I don't think I've had a proper conversation with him, so how can I like him?'' she seemed to shut up then and we continued watching the TV.
Danny's POV.
''Your happy all of a sudden.'' Dougie said, eyes fixed on the tv screen, his thumbs twirling on the controller.
''No reason.'' I said thinking about her messy curls and hazel eyes. I just wished we could once have a real conversation. More girl voices came from downstairs and Dougie got off of the bed.
''Maisy's here.'' He said. Maisy is his girlfriend. He walked down the stairs; I followed, t-shirt in hand. The girls were stood in the hallway, giggling about things, I awkwardly stood on the bottom step while Dougie and Maisy were kissing each other hello. I caught Gabby looking at me and I smiled.