Poetic Circle

Chapter 22: Troubles Before Christmas

5 Days Before Christmas

Everyone made the choice to go with their family to the Rockefeller Center in New York City so they could go ice skating. As there is a big, gorgeous, decorated tree that is lighter up close to the rink, everyone gathers there to get settled down and put on their skates before heading out onto the rink.

Jaylen: It's so dry here.

Brook: It's family time baby boy.

EJ: We didn't want all the attention from fans.

Spencer: Which we all know that can be hectic.

Jayce: Frl it can be too much.

Armon: But that's the best part of the game.

Devante: Doing it for our supporters.

Montrey: I agree

Amir: Well this is dope without anybody around.

Jayce: Let's get out there then.

Amir: Alright bet.

Out in the rink

Jaylen: You need help my boy (laughs)

Amir: Chill out, I got this.

Jaylen: You sure you don't need your girl to hold your hand?

Amir: Not too much. I'm trying not to make it known that we're together in front of her dad.

Jaylen: I feel you but our parents all know we are "friends" except for me and zari. So seeing yall together is not gonna be nothing.

Amir: I doubt that.

Jayen: Speaking of that here they come.

Zarielle and Savani come up next to them, pausing on the rink's side.

Zari: Well well well

Amir: Don't even say anything.

Zari: I won't even (laughs)

Jaylen: Bae let's leave these two.

Zari: You are so right (smirking with a laugh skating away).

Savani: Want my help?

Amir: How are you so good at everything first the arcade hoop game now this.

Savani: What can I say I have multiple talents (shrugging her shoulders)

Amir: I see that (laughs)

Savani: (reaches hand out) Come on.

Amir: Alright.

As Jaylen watches, Zarielle's little sister clings onto the skating aid. He goes over to her to make sure she's okay.

Jaylen: You got it essie?

Essence: I...think so I dunno.

Jaylen: Just make sure you hold on tight to this thing.