Sorry for the strange chapter and all the thing. My crap PC won't allow me to start a new story so I started one at school during informatics^^ and realised I hadn't uploaded any documents yet. So... yeah. Lucky I didn't got caught + here's your first chapter!

It's been a while since I've written anything so... please, critics always appreciated!

Alex

Winter

It was Wednesday, the day before Christmas Eve.

Everything was white. New York City was covered in a four inch thick layer of fresh, white snow. The cold chilly air blew around me as I walked towards Central Park in my heavy wool coat and wet sneakers. The star shaped snowflakes seemed to fall out of nowhere, drifting towards ground with all the time in the world, landing softly on my skin, melting from the heat I radiated on my skin.

We were going to have a white Christmas.

I spotted an empty bench along the path and sat down, not bothering whisking away the thin layer of fresh snow that has fallen in no time. I just sat there, waiting, staring into the park with my hands shoved into the pockets of my coat, watching the craziness displayed In front of my eyes. Tons of people marching through the park with their arms full of toys, iPods, cashmere pullovers, sterling silver heart lockets and porcelain plates in gift wraps, as they still managed to yell something into their cell phones squeezed between their shoulders while deep frowns appeared in their forehead, revealing just how annoyed and stressed they were. I shook my head. Every year the same frenzy even though they know better than to wait until last minute.

The snow fell faster now, harder, making sure we'd get a white New Year's Eve too. I took a deep breath inhaling the cold, fresh air and looked around again, waiting for Mark to show up. I was giving him another ten minutes and then I'd be going. By now, I was starting to feel a bit cold. Great. I better not get the flu. I still have school after the holidays, not to mention the history essay and the biology presentation and and and… I let my eyes wander around the park again, trying hopelessly to spot my best friend.

That was when I saw her.

I really heard her first. Her musical voice resonated loud and clear, full of happiness.

"Merry Christmas and a happy new year!", she wished every single person passing her by with a bright smile and twinkling eyes full of joy. She seemed so happy, like a six year old knowing she'd get a pony for Christmas, whereas she only could've been a few years younger than me. She was wearing a red coat that ended just above her knees with a belt accentuating her slim waist. Not orange-ish or purple-ish but a bright, warm red. A kind of red nobody seemed to dare wearing. A cream coloured cap covered her head to keep her warm, where a matching scarf and gloves did the same to her neck and fingers. Her golden tresses under her cap framed her angelic face where no make-up seemed to be necessary. The cold air blowing around gave her cheeks a rosy blush. She was the most alluring person I'd ever seen. She seemed to infect the people with a little bit of her holiday magic; pure joy. I couldn't take my eyes off of her. Suddenly I didn't feel cold anymore.

When she wasn't sprinkling around her magic to other people she was either trying to cheer up the grumpy Asian girl stomping next to her or twirling around, stretching out her arms, letting her head fall back and sticking out her tongue trying to catch the falling snowflakes. I had to chuckle at just how adorable she looked.

They were both walking towards my direction now. I instantly sat straight on the bench, almost awaiting her arrival. I felt excitement building up in me as she moved closer with every step she took. I wondered just how her little magic would affect me. Just then someone patted on my right shoulder and I reluctantly turned around. Mark. Great. He had the best timing in the world. I knew we were already late so I grudgingly stood up, patted my coat so that the snowflakes would fall off. I took one last look at the enchanting girl and saw that she was just a few metres away from me now, looking me directly in the eye with her twinkling green eyes.

I felt a rush a warmth running through my veins. I knew that in that moment I fell in love with her. Her eyes were gazing into mine full of joy, calmness and…love, it seemed. She looked at me as if she knew me, as if we knew each other. But I couldn't place her. She was unfamiliar to me although I seem to recall those emerald orbs. As if to confirm my thoughts she grinned, opened her luscious lips and spoke in her bright voice, shocked me and went on to catch up with to friend.

"Merry Christmas and a happy new year, McDreamy!"