The Party Scene (Gen. 5)

Talia

Christmas time was fucking horrid for me. I was constantly bombarded with the images of a perfect family, all wearing perfect pyjamas, and all being sickeningly perfect. For me, it was just myself and Dad. He was somewhat numb to the holiday, as it was a constant reminder that things would never be the same. He got me the mundane things, such as new clothing and new trainers, and other miscellaneous items, but I stopped caring long ago.

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"Hey Talia," said a familiar voice. Skyler suddenly appeared behind me, a large grin forming on his pale face. I was standing outside of my house, waiting for Claudia to arrive.

"Hey Sky," I greeted, standing still as he pecked my cheek. He had something hidden behind his back, his right arm free to dangle by his side.

"You really didn't have to, you know?" I said, running a hand through my hair.

"Well, I wanted to. So that's why I did it," pressured Skyler, his bright blue eyes full of excitement. He handed me the gift carefully, which was in a small black box.

"Should I open it now or-"

"Wait until tomorrow. Your dad invited me over for Christmas!" exclaimed Skyler, his smile stretching from ear to ear.

"Wait, what?"

"Your dad came over to my house yesterday and asked me to come over for Christmas."

"Fuck," I mumbled, barely audible.

"What? It's going to fun, babe. I'll see you later," dismissed Skyler, standing on his tip toes to kiss me on the top of my head. He began walking away, glancing back once at me.

                                   ~

"Ooh, it's a ring I bet," guessed Claudia,  holding the box to her ear, and shaking it slightly.

"No shit, Sherlock. But what's it for?" I questioned, as she handed the box back to me.

"I don't know. Maybe it's a declaration of his undying love for you?"

"Fuck."

"What? He's hot, he's got pretty eyes, and he's willing to snog you. That's all you've got to look for in guys," said Claudia, nonchalantly.

"That's very problematic, but okay," I replied, as I heard a tapping on my window. Colin was there, his dark brown hair messy around his face. I opened up the window, and watched as his abnormally small foot stepped on my bed. He squeezed his thin body through the window, and plopped on the sheets, his head landing near Claudia's foot.

"Colin, you picked a fantastic time to join me in educating Talia's arse," greeted Claudia, while I rolled my eyes.

"Okay. Whatever they say, don't do it. Drugs aren't okay. Sending and leaking nudes aren't okay. Unless you're hot. Having underage sex isn't cool. Unless it's with me. And finally, get a longer fucking skirt. I can see your knickers," rambled Colin, sitting upright during the middle of the speech.

"Colin, you realize you're being hypocritical, right? You're probably a walking syringe at this point," I retorted, watching him frown.

"Fuck off."

"Wait. Colin, did Skyler bring you along for counsel when he brought Talia her Christmas present?" questioned Claudia, raising an eyebrow.