Broken Guitar Strings

Chapter 27

(CHANYEOL'S POV)

I need to get my shit together because we have three days until Christmas and I still haven't bought Allie's present. She's so hard to define. When I think of Lay, I think of reserved and musically talented. But when I think of Allie, I end up with a jumble of words with a few that contradict each other. She's everything and everywhere in my mind right now. It may be hard for me to describe her because she has a lot of different characteristics, but one thing is clear. I love her.

Anyway, here's what I have so far in terms of presents for other people:

Mom - A diamond Swarovski necklace and a Michael Kors handbag. The typical mother-will-like presents.

Dad - A golden Versace watch and a pair of black leather shoes, because I'm going to be a good son. Plus, it's not like I can get him a Samsung phone....

Me - I bought myself a black beanie, two more snapbacks, and a plaid shirt. Maybe tone my presence down a bit.

Lay - Allie really wants me to make it up to Lay, and so I am. I'm doing it mostly because she wants me to, but to be honest, I actually do feel really bad. I know what type of guitar he had; I've already placed an order for it and the guitar is actually supposed to arrive today. I also bought him a guitar strap with lock and all, along with a new guitar case. I'm also writing a little note that will be tucked into the bag. It'll say, "I'm really sorry for everything that I did." I still feel like Lay owes me something, but for Allie, I'll do this.

Baekhyun - Baekhyun is my best friend, no question. I got him a puppy collar for his new chocolate lab along with a prank kit, a box of candy canes, a pair of Chuck Taylors, and matching gloves and scarf. I also bought a set of eyeliners from Sephora for him, because...well.

Chen - I know that my second best friend and camel dinosaur loves to joke around, so I took a trip to It's Your Move in the mall and got him a bunch of knick-knacks and gag toys. They include a whoopie cushion, a sound effect operator (with applauding and yelling and all sorts of fun sounds), and a fork that extends three feet. Chen also loves singing, so I got him a singing book with all sorts of vocal practices, songs, and ways to take care of your throat.

I'm pretty content with my choice for presents, and by now (after I've run down my list), I've come up with some ideas as for what to get Allie. I think I'm going to get her a pair of Jimmy Choo wedges (don't ask me about her shoe size, I just know), a huge ribbon that says "Naega Jeil Jal Naga," which means "I Am The Best," the iHome, a box of Dove chocolate, and a set of Beats stereo speakers. I'm not completely satisfied with these presents, but I know I'll never be with these things.

Now it's time to get wrapping.