"𝐭𝐨𝐦, 𝐢 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮."

A basic day.

11:03 AM, 20.12.2008

Christmas was 5 days away.

I woke up and sat up on my bed, rubbing my eyes. I reached over for my phone which was on my nightstand and answered some of my texts from friends.

I slowly got up from bed and opened the blinds, revealing snow pour outside. The small street was covered in snow and there were some people already making a snowman by Tom and Bill's house.

I eventually snapped out of my thoughts and went to the bathroom. I brushed my teeth and washed my face before heading downstairs. Mom and dad were arguing already about something first thing in the morning, I brushed it off because it was pretty common for them to argue.

I dont even know how does my mom keep up with my dad. I wasnt hungry so I didnt eat any breakfast. I was in the kitchen drinking water and my mom approached me out of nowhere and said:

"Chloe, you're transferring schools." she said as she leaned against the counter while having her arms crossed.

"oh, so were gonna stay here?" I ask in a curious tone as I look at her.

"Right, I enrolled you into Leipzig gymnasium."

"Oh uh, okay. when do I start?" I put down the water on the counter and listen to her.

"You start this Wednesday which is the day after tommorow."

"Oh okay."

"and by the way me and your dad are going to be at Lilian's house, just to let them know we came back, you know how it is."

I was a bit suprised since Lilian was Tom and Bill's mom, I didnt think they were still here after all these years. My mind went blank for a second before replying:

"Ah, yea, i know."

"Well, we're going now, you have the house by yourself." she left the kitchen.

"Okay, bye." I mumble and turn around, sipping my water again.

Honestly, I like when I am alone. Nobody is bothering me and its like freedom, you can do anything you want. No arguing, no noises, basically heaven.

After some hours, I got bored and I changed into some comfy but warm clothes. I wore a green hoodie with a print on the back with some comfy grey sweatpants.

I slipped on my black converse and wore my gray puffer jacket. Finally, I head out and the cold winter air instantly hit my face.

I locked the house and took a stroll around the neighbourhood and town, exploring it. There were many changes since the last time I was here, new buildings, houses, stores, etc. But I loved every part of it.

Looking around, I saw every family socializing and laughing while sliding their kids on a sledge or decorating their house for Christmas.

Was that so hard mom and dad?

They always put their attention on my sister, me being the always left out one. I got carried away in my thoughts and I accidentally bumped into someones chest.

"U-uh, im so sorry, I should have watched."

For fucks sake Chloe, stop zoning out in your thoughts and watch where ur going. I think to myself.

"Its fine, dont worry about it."

The voice said and I immediately look up, it was a tall guy with brown fluffy hair and beautiful dark brown eyes.

"Sorry again, ill watch where im going next time." I say in a soft tone while trying to hide my embarrasment.

I walk past him and think about what just happened. Fuck Chloe, you cant just-ugh. I sometimes get mad at myself for doing stupid things. I immediately walk back home and plop down on my bed, trying not to think about that too much.

19:05 PM, 20.12.2008

I was laying in my bed peacefully while being under the covers, scrolling through social media on my phone.
I still thinked about the guy at the moments until someone knocked on the door of my room.

"Come in." I shout, still looking at my phone.

My mom came in and closed the door behind her.

"Hey, dinner's ready, come downstairs."

"I, uh, im not hungry mom."

"Okay then, if you get hungry you have food in the fridge, oh and by the way, Jorg is drunk again so dont disturb him."

"Oh, ok, thanks."

And with that she left the room and closed the door.

If only she cared, if only.

I shut off my phone and put it on my nightstand before getting up and closing my blinds. I lay down in my bed and sigh, hugging the teddy bear my sister got me while trying to fall asleep.