“Stop it! It was ages ago!” I threw an apple from the fruit bowl that was perched on the table in front of us at her and she caught it.
“Was it with your brother!?” I growled at her and heard Chlo laugh.
“He wishes.” I placed my head in my hands and wanted to crawl up my own arse. Soph was good at making already fucked up situations even worse.
“Harry then?” She didn’t say another word. I think Nance had said something to shut her up. I pushed off from the table as my phone began to ring. It was Jay. I showed Chlo and she smiled. I placed the phone to my ear and heard a few lads singing.
“Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Avay!!! Happy Birthday to you!!!” I chuckled before I shook my head. My heart warmed as I heard them laughing from the other end of the phone. I’d never heard any of them so happy.
“Thank you!” I leant against the door frame of the kitchen and messed with the string on my pj bottoms.
“Are you getting ready at home or here tonight? We’ve got gifts!” Jay spouted. “Even Jamane has got you something.” I smirked a little and heard Jamane curse.
“She’s getting ready here!” Chlo shouted towards me and I coughed.
“Then we will have to bombard your house!” Alfie exclaimed and I watched the girls smile widely.
“I don’t think my mum would appreciate that.” I grinned as they all fell silent. “I’ll get ready at yours Alfie.” I could imagine their faces and that made me smile. “See you later.” I muttered softly before I placed the phone down.
We stayed at my little home for most of the day. It was great, mum seemed relaxed, Chlo had left to get something from Alfie’s and checkup on Missy and Nance and Soph had practically slept all day. The television was constantly playing Christmas film after film and it had only just got warm in my mums before we left. The short walk, went by quickly and my chattering lips stopped when we hit Alfie’s house. The underfloor heating was apparent and as I exhaled and rubbed my hands together I was hugged by Alfie in the hallway.
“I’ll see you at your dinner later? Happy Birthday!” He kissed my cheek as he swooped by me and exited the house, his blonde hair swished as he placed on a beanie and I watched the door close. I made my way towards the living room and heard an explosion of popping and I smiled widely. Jays face was lit up, he was grinning from ear to ear and he patted Haz’s shoulder. I felt Jamane pick me up and squeeze me.
“21 hey!?” He ruffled my hair and I nudged him softly, I glanced towards Buddy who reached down to hug me slightly. He seemed awkward and I smiled as I squeezed him. I liked him, he was cheeky but I think really he was shy deep down.
“Happy Birthday sweetie.” He took a breath as I released him and ran to cuddle both Jay and Haz. They wrapped their arms around me and I smiled to myself. I bloody loved them. I looked towards the corner of the living room to see a large Christmas tree in the corner. There were presents underneath and though beautiful it seemed oddly new. Too perfect. The one at mums was older than me. I smiled at the thought.
“Happy Birthday Avay.” Haz kissed my cheek softly and I flushed a deep crimson colour. His lips lingered against the skin on my cheek and I pulled away slowly. I wasn’t used to him being this affectionate in front of people. The 21 balloons were also here only this time they weren’t pink in colour they were a rosey gold. I watched Jay’s face light up as he followed my line of site.
“Chlo said your mum had brought you some too but I couldn’t help it.” His shoulders rose and fell and I shook my head.
“No thank you they’re perfect.” I had never seen him so enthusiastic before over anything. He’d always been cold and unfriendly but now it was as if a switch had shifted inside him. Harry’s eyes were fixated on the tree and I nudged him softly with my arm. His eyes were heavy as he looked towards me and I found myself getting lost in them.
“Hey?” He smiled softly at me and I smiled back.
“Hey?” I answered him and watched him run his fingers over my cheek. I heard a whistle from next to us and watched Chlo give me a cheeky wink. I smiled at her and shook my head. “Why’d you look so sad?” I whispered and watched him shrug.
“This was never a good time of year for me.” He whispered against my ear and I nodded. “Will you meet me in my room once your ready?” I smiled and ran my hands either side of his face.
“Sure, where are we going?” His breathing slowed and I felt his hands rest on my back.
“The Fountain.” I ran my nose across his and heard Jay clear his throat.
“Alright you two calm down.” I instantly dropped my hands from his face. I’d forgotten how close I was to him. I forgot we were surrounded by people. He kept me close to him and ran his lips against my jaw, my eyes fluttered closed and I smiled. “Oh fucking hell.” Jay moaned. My eyes opened as I glanced towards him. He was giving us the evil eye and I bit down on my lip. It felt strange being
