So for those who are huge fans to the series like me may realize I put in a few quotes from the books. I own nothing but I am trying to keep the characters to their true self and what better way to do that then to write what they actually say.
To say last night was awkward would be an understatement. It was silence the moment I walked in. No one knew I was back and it must have been shocking how much I changed.
I was sitting on my bed just staring at my phone waiting. Josh had sent me a text late last night.
Reed, Miss you so much.
Merry Christmas, I'll call
you in the morning. Please
answer.
I Love You. Love Josh
As much as I know it is going to hurt, talking to him but not seeing him, I was eager for his call. When I heard my phone vibrate I quickly picked it up expecting to see Josh's name. Instead I was a number I didn't recognize.
"Hello?"
"Hey, Glass-licker."
"Noelle."
"Got it in one, I always knew you were smart."
"What's up? What happen to everyone?"
"We got minor charged, some community service and got put on probation." she told me.
"Oh, well that's good." I wasn't sure what I wanted to happen. They were still my friends. "Are you going back to Easton?" I asked.
"I don't know are you?" It was a rhetorical question, that I knew.
"Noelle, you know I'm not."
"We'll see." she said vaguely. "Sorry to cut this short but I gotta go, I'll try and call later this week with a permanent number I can give you."
"Okay, Bye." I would have time to finds out more about what was going to happen later.
"Hope you like your present."
"What present?" I asked but the line went dead.
I got out of bed and walked into the parlor. We had a small little tree with a few ordinates hung up on it and a small little start. Overall it was pathetic, but it was probably the best my father could do so I appreciated it all the same.
I saw my dad and brother waiting for me.
"Nice hair," my brother stated. "They let you walk around that fancy school of yours like that?"
"Nice face," I replied. "The biology department at Penn state offered to study you yet?"
We grinned at each other. As much as it sucks sometimes, it was still good to be home.
"Is mom up?" I asked my dad.
"No she had a late night." He told us.
Scott and I rolled our eyes. We knew that meant she's been taking more pills last night and was out cold to the world for the day. Christmas morning without her. As usual.
The three of us sat down and opened presents. I got my brother a new iPod. He's been stuck in the past and using an mp3 player for his runs. Time to update him on today's technology. I got my dad a bunch of new DVD's hes been wanting. Scott got me some new hoodies, since my old ones were garbage thanks to the Billings girls. The only halfway decent one was the one I had on and even then it was stained and holey. Something I wouldn't be caught wearing outside the privacy of my home.
My dad got me a new digital camera. Even though we never had money for much, I was pleased with this year.
Afterward we popped in one of the DVD's I got my dad and watched it. I kept my phone with me waiting for Josh's call, it didn't seem like it was coming. Finally close to the ending of the movie the doorbell rang.
I got up to answer it and to my surprise standing at the entrance to my house was Joshua Hollis.
I didn't know if I should be embarrassed at him seeing where I grew up or ecstatic that I got to see him.. I chose the latter and threw my arms around him.
I don't know how long we stayed like that, all I knew is that I was in love with this guy and so happy I got to see him.
And then the embarrassment came back when I realized what I was wearing. Hair sticking out half in a bun, a battered sweatshirt, and shortshorts with my comfy childhood bunny slippers.
"What are you doing here?" I asked him.
"I missed you, and things still seemed rocky when you left. I just want to make sure that no matter what happens me and you will be okay." He told me.
"Josh, its Christmas. I'm happy to see you but shouldn't you be with family?"
"I talked to my parents and they understood. There's plenty more holidays I can make it up to them."
I had to smile. He traveled miles away on Christmas to see me instead of being home with his family.
"If it's okay with you that is? That I'm gate crashing your time with your family?"
"I'd love nothing more then to spend Christmas with you and my family. Its just I'm sure its nothing what your used to."
"Reed, I love you and I don't care what your city looks like or your house. It doesn't matter to me, I'd just like to see where you grew up." He said said as he wrapped his arms around me once more.
And I believed him. I knew to him it really didn't matter. And I found myself wanting to introduce him to my my dad and Scott. I just hoped my mom would stay in her room.
So I know the chapters are short but I just wanted to have them posted quicker. Eventually I'll make them longer but for now I just hope your happy for the quick update.
Review and let me know what you think. :)
