Sam
Christmas! Christmas! Jingle Jingle bells all around !!
"Stop playing with my earings Siri, give them back I am running late!" I yelled running behind her.
"Here take!" She handed me back.
I immediately took them and hanged to my ears. I stood at the big full body length mirror in front of me. I was wearing a decent pretty white dress hanging above my knees. I looked pretty. The dress was enhancing my beauty.I kept my hairs open with shimmering crystal earings to my ears. I stared myself one last time in the mirror confirming I look presentable.
It's early evening and I am getting ready to join today's Christmas party at our school. Snacks, prayers, gifts, a Santa guy and lots of games and beers. Yeah beers! Well, they are well hidden from the school authorities so we are at no risk. It's our every year ritual before the Christmas! Though I prefer only soft drinks or juices but today is an exception because tomorrow is my birthday! Yeah, I am turning 18 tomorrow!
Yeah today is 24 of December and 25 th of December is my birthday. That's why an exception! Well, hence there's a party tomorrow for my eighteenth birthday at my house.
That's the only reason I am getting full ready though I prefer a top and wide leg jeans every day!
I wore my handmade bracelet which says 'you are my peace'.
Dad's driver dropped me to school. I exited the car. The wind blowing through my hair making them dance in a rhythm. Trees of the leaves waving through the winds slowly, reflecting silence and peace over noise! Today is pretty! Suddenly why I don't know but I am feeling like I am a lead of a story! Maybe a beautiful one!
I turned to look around me and then I saw him! Gabriel! Standing against the hood of his car, smiling while looking at me. He was admiring me! He wore a white shirt with black pants, making him look super handsome!
Why I am drooling over his looks suddenly!
His hair was neatly styled unlike the messy hair he keeps everyday.He looked silence which cannot be held back, peace i crave for in the chaos, someone familiar and comfortable! He is looking splendid! Why I didn't noticed him this way until now? It's first, I am feeling nervous around him..
When he saw me looking back , he started walking towards me. As he came closer, I can smell his strong cologne through my nose well. He is now playing with mind!
"You are looking heaven!" He muttered softly while taking the back of my palm and kissing it gently.
Hearing his words, my cheeks turned crimson pink. I felt something in my stomach. So they call this' butterflies in the stomach '. Hell! Yes I am feeling it now! Nervousness is all taking me under and his words aren't helping in any way.
But I need to stay still, but how! He is affecting me deeply, intentionally, mentally and physically!
"Well, I won't lie but you look better than everyday!" I retorted after gathering all my courage to reply.
"Too much for a compliment!" He chuckled.
"Well, Happiest birthday girl" He wished.
"Thanks boy, so where's my gift"
"Surprise! Wait for it mia caro!" He exclaimed.
"Let's get in or else we would celebrating Christmas here only" I said.
"Okay! Well Happy eighteenth! Finally you can recite yourself as a legally grown now!" He laughed.
"You" I gave him a death glare.
"Let's go!" He said and held my hand towards the gate. He signalled his driver to go.
Just when my eyes noticed his wrist, he was wearing the bracelet I gifted on his birthday which looked same like mine saying 'you are my peace'. He is still wearing it? Does he consider the bracelet so precious to him?
We were in the corridor but I can still hear all the banters, noises coming from our class. Looks like every one is super excited! As we entered the class, everyone turned to us.
"Ahh.. here's comes the perfect couple" love yelled from behind the decorated Christmas tree.
"Couples? Ohh shut up!" I retorted back.
"We are!" Gabriel said and placed his hand around my shoulders making me closer to him.
"Aww! So sweet" I heard everyone saying.
"There's nothing like that! Stop it guys" I replied.
"Don't trouble them guys, come Sam have a seat" Aiz said.
"Happy eighteenth birthday girl! " Everyone yelled in unison.
I smiled widely. They never fail to remember my day and wish me.
"Thank you guys" I replied happily.
I saw Jania on a ladder standing and decorating the walls with the shimmering garlands and lights. The whole room was decorated heavily with lights making it more beautiful! I walked off to Jania to help her finish it early.
Gabriel
I reached the school in my care with driver driving. The car stopped as we reached. I was going to move out of the car when I saw her! Sam!
She stood there infront of the gate. Winds blowing her hair like she is made to flow freely. She closed her eyes taking all the breeze passing through her face. She looked peaceful.
I got out of my car and stood there leaning against the hood of the car. I stood there admiring her. I can't help but smile.
She looked etheral! She looked mine!
I can't take my eyes off her. Her eyes roamed and then she saw me. For a minute she kept staring at me. She looks like she is in deep thoughts. Clearing my mind, I walked to her.
It's her birthday today and she is turning eighteenth tomorrow! I took her hand gently in mine and kissed the back of her palm softly, slowly taking all of her. Just then I noticed she was wearing the same bracelet which looked like mine, the one she gifted me on my birthday.
She even asked for her gift and I told her it's a surprise. Well, yes there's a surprise for her for sure! Just wait and watch girl!
We entered the classroom. Every single person greeting us. They greeted her happy birthday. We both once again got teased as a couple. I couldn't help but think of the day when she will be mine officially!
She walked towards Jania to help her in the decoration.
I went to dawn and Daniel as the they called me. We were discussing about our next match, everyone were busy in the conversation but my eyes never leaving her!
"She's gorgeous, isn't she?" Dawn whispered in my ear.
"Ahemm! What did you just said"
"She is gorgeous" he said and came towards him raising my first ready to mock his teeth out. How dare he compliment her!
Just I was ascending towards him
"In your eyes" he added immediately. Good! Or else I have just performed a sin this Christmas by killing this boy.
"She is mine to praise boy" I growled and he raised his eyebrows high in shock.
"Don't tell me you both are dating already?" He asked.
"No" I answered.
"Then, why so possessive and head over heels for her?" He asked
"She is my business so I would like to keep it private and for now we are still the perfect childhood bestfriends!" I answered.
I walked off from there. I went towards the freezer to grab some beer. I took one bottle and started gulping it. After few minutes she and her other friends came to me.
"Hey, why don't we start the party with some games!" She exclaimed.
"Why not" I answered.
"Have anyone seen Ivan? He hasn't came yet?" Love asked.
"He is celebrating Christmas with his family in New York at his grandfather 's place and he will land tomorrow, he told he can make upto my birthday party tomorrow in the evening " Sam said.
"How do you know" I asked.
"He actually texted me earlier " she answered.
"Okay, let's play some games and the one who wins will receive a gift and next week will be having some people on the dance floor and then gift exchanging and last but not the least we will have our food and a chaotic class group photo!" Aiz announced.
Every body took their seats.
" Okay so the first game is paper folding on one leg!" Aiz announced.
"We want pairs of players , so quickly choose your pairs guys and come front!" Love said.
I was standing aside when suddenly Sam grabbed my hand and led me in the centre.
"Let's play, will you" she asked.
I am not into games so much but for her anything. I nodded and she jumped in excitement." Let's win this game together!" She exclaimed.
"Okay so guys listen carefully, the pairs will be standing on a single sheet of paper. Music will be played after every 30 seconds. As the rounds passes you need to fold the paper until the game ends. The one who lasted with the smallest fold will be the winner. The music will be played but when it's stops you both have to balance your self on the sheet. If you can then next round not before folding the paper!" Jania announced.
I and Sam were handed a sheet of paper, the music played and exactly after thirty second the music stopped and we both climbed on the paper balancing each other. She was holding my arms for support and held her hands to let her get balanced. Soon, we passed this round and I folded the paper once and now the sheet has became more small. The music started again and stopped exactly after thirty seconds, I grabbed Sam and hold her to me tightly so that we both can balance. We were too close now! I can hear her running heartbeat as I hold her tightly around her waist.
"Enjoying" I whispered in her ear and smirked seeing how nervous she went in seconds.
We passed this one too! Uff! But most of them got eliminated too! I folded the paper again and now only person can stand as much place was left.
The music started, again exactly after thirty seconds it stopped , I was told then thinking on how to balance ourselves and I immediately picked her up in a bridal style and climbed on the paper. She looked at me in awe! The noise and banter near us stopped suddenly, I can sense all the eyes on us. But my eyes were still stuck to her face. Taking all her reaction to my eyes.
"Ooooo, look at them! They look so cute together" everyone shouted.
"Ohh! The 'we are just friends ' couple have won this game! All round of applause for them guys! It's all the love between them" Jania shouted. Everyone erupted in laughter and claps which were too loud.
After coming out from my thoughts, I landed her down on her feet.
"Take here's your prize Gabriel 's lady!" Aiz said mockingly and I chuckled. Sam took the wrapped box and started to unwrap it. She got a novel titled "My killer wife!".She jumped in happiness.
"Wow! This looks readable and interesting, it says it's a true story from the author!" she said.
"Careful Gabriel or else next would be your story in this book, "My Crime novel influenced killer wife". Better keep her away from it!" Love said teasingly.
"So here we have our winners, The chaotic couple!" Jania exclaimed and earned a slight slap from Sam. I laughed on their antics.
"Stop we are not couples!" She said.
We went back to our seats and sat there.
"You owe me a dance before twelve!" She said turning to me. I smiled at her wish.
Your wish is my command, my lady!
Everyone were busy dancing infront. But she sat there quitely enjoying the view!
And me enjoying my view, HER! The only person I want infront of me.