Drella

I looked through the window and saw the car pull up. I went to meet them just as Laura and her parents got out of the car. Laura smiled widely at me and I wrapped my arms around her.
"I've missed you," Laura breathed in my ear.
"You too. Shame you couldn't come earlier,"
"I know. Stupid school," she rolled her eyes.
"If we were at home I would say let's go inside, it's cold. But it isn't," I said.
"I know, come on," she said. Laura went to walk inside where Mom was waiting.
"Hi Aunt Anne, Uncle Chris," I said and hugged them both.
"You look so well, Drella," Aunt Anne told me.
"Thanks," I smiled. We went inside and Mom was talking to Aunt Anne and Uncle Chris. "I'll show you to my room. We'll be sharing," I explained. I led her upstairs and into my room. She dumped her bag down and looked around my room.
"You're still into art," she commented.
"I applied for the art college in New York,"
"Think you'll get in?"
"I hope so," I shrugged. She went over to my desk and picked up a photo of Vic and I.
"Is this your boyfriend, Jaime?" she asked.
"No, that's Vic. He's my best friend,"
"He's cute," she smiled lightly.
"Laura, no. He has a girlfriend,"
"I get the message," she laughed and held her hands up defensively.
On Christmas Day everyone was sat down in the sitting room as Mom finished dinner. I was going through the presents I had been given. But then I found a few presents behind the back of the tree. I found three. The first was from Tony. I opened it and found a skateboard. I grinned and went to the second one. It was from Jaime. I opened it and ran my fingers over the smooth silver of a necklace with a heart shaped locket on it. I put the locket on and went to the final present. I found a book inside from Vic. I looked through it and found loads of drawings. Some were of me but some were just of things we'd done together. There were photos too. On the cover I noticed the words 'Drella - you're so crazy'. I laughed. This present didn't cost as much as the others but I loved it so much more. It had so much more thought.
"Dinner!" Mom called. We all went to the dining room and sat down. Soup was already set out. Mom came in and drinks were poured. "Happy Christmas," Mom said warmly before me all raised our glasses.
After the soup we had a traditional Christmas dinner and pudding. Everyone moved to the sitting room. The t.v. was on and everyone started doing their own thing. "Drella?" Laura asked.
"Hmm?"
"When is that party?"
"Oh, New Years at Jaime's house," I explained lightly.
For the first time in years I had a nice Christmas. For as long as I could remember it's been filled with arguments that were fuelled by sherry. Things were actually okay.
On the night of the party I was wearing a tight bright blue dress. It clung to me, was low cut but came to just above my knee. I was wearing a pair of black heels to go with it. My hair was big and I was wearing some red lipstick. Laura was wearing what she'd usually wear when she went out to a club.
"You ready?" I asked her. She nodded and I grabbed my bag. We went outside to where there was a cab waiting. I gave the driver directions and he started driving. "Try not to drink to much tonight," I said.
"I won't," she replied.
"I'm serious. You know how you get,"
"I know," she sighed.
When we arrived I got out and Laura followed me. We walked to Jaime's door and I knocked. Jaime answered and he grinned at me. "You look gorgeous," Jaime told me and kissed my lips.
"Thanks," I smiled lightly. "This is my cousin, Laura," I explained.
"Hey, come inside. We've got drinks," he said. We followed him into the kitchen and he made Laura up a mix of something. She took it and drunk hungrily. I just took a beer and sighed. I feel like I should be looking after her. The door bell rung again and Jaime went to answer. There were more people here now. Vic walked over and hugged me.
"You look nice," he told me.
"Thanks," I told him. "By the way, your present was my favourite," I said.
"Really?" he asked brightly and I nodded.
"Looking good, Drella," Mike said as he walked in the kitchen. He jumped up onto the counter and leaned forward.
"You better not be looking down my dress," I warned.
"I wasn't. But now you've given me the idea,"
"Eyes up, Mike," I laughed. I looked at him and nudged Vic. Vic looked at him as Mike was rolling up a joint.
"You better go outside to smoke that," Vic said.
"Jaime won't mind," Mike rolled his eyes.
"I'll call Mom,"
"And if you don't stop looking at my boobs I'll call your mom," I added.
"Fine, but your face looks nice too, Doll Face," Mike added before he went outside.
"I think your brother is growing on me," I admitted.
"Don't tell him that," Vic laughed.
"Look at you," I smiled.
"What?"
"Having a good time at a party, mingling, being all confident," I said. "I like seeing you like this,"
"I like being like this," he admitted.
"Hey," Hannah said. I looked over and smiled at her. Hannah went to Vic and kissed his lips. Then she gave me a hug. "I just met your cousin," she said and I noticed Laura wasn't with me anymore.
"Oh, great," I smiled. Then we got another drink as Hannah settled under Vic's arm.

Notes

Hey! If anyone can count or guess the number of links I've put in here to Pierce The Veil songs I'll give you a prize. Or more like I'll congratulate you in the next chapter note :)

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