My mom was in full on Christmas mode, the house was decorated, she had started to prepare food, the presents where wrapped and she had already set the table. It was late when I got home from tour so we didn't do much more than hug before I headed to bed. There was even a small Christmas tree and Christmas bedding in my bedroom. She always went over board to make things homely and festive
It was Christmas eve when I woke up and I realised that I still had a hell of alot of shopping to do. I jumped in the shower quick and got myself dressed. I hadn't noticed in my rushing that I had missed calls and text messages from Austin. I was just about to call him back as I rounded the corner to the kitchen and there he stood. I watched him for a while as he spoke to my Mom, obviously telling her a story. His arms where animated and his grin was spread across his face, I loved that grin. He must of sensed my presence as he turned round and gave me a warm smile.
"About time you woke up sleeping beauty" he winked at me "I've been trying to get hold of you all morning. Where are you going?"
"Last minute Christmas shopping. What did you want me for?" I grab a bottle of water from the refrigerator.
"Well I was going to ask you to go shopping. But looks like I'm too late" he pulls on the hem of my cardigan.
"You can drive me, like my own personal chauffeur" I bump him with my hip.
"Well you car awaits my lady" he gives me a little bow
"See you later Mom" I kiss her cheek before I skip out of the house.
"Your in a good mood" he chuckles
"It's Christmas eve, of course I'm in a good mood"
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We arrive at the mall and he grabs a cowboys baseball cap out of the back of the truck, pulling it down over his face. He falls into step with me, hunching over to better hide himself. He pulled his long sleeves down on his hands to try and conceal his tattoos. I smirk at his apparent attempt to disguise himself.
"Don't laugh. I don't want to get bombarded and spoil our trip" he digs his hands into his pockets.
"You getting spotted wouldn't spoil it. Now let's get our shop on" I nudge him with my shoulder lightly
"Yeah I need to buy you a dress for tonight" he smiles
"Tonight?" I look at him confused
"We said we where going out tonight didn't we? Few drinks out and then Jason is having an after party"
"Sounds fun but you don't have to buy me anything" I scoff at him
"Can I not use my ridiculous wealth to buy my best friend something" he sticks his tongue between his teeth
"Ridiculous wealth huh? Well you can buy me the shoes to match then" I smirk
