She's poking 𝑳𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒛𝒐. repeatedly on his shoulder. He thought she was annoying before? He hasn't seen anything yet.

Excited clapping hands and a loud, high—pitched squee. Oh, this was going to be perfect!

Including the ice sculpture?

All right, she's breathing. In, out. In, out. She's calm. Totally calm.

She's unapologetically blasting New Year's Day by Taylor Swift on repeat today.

New face alert. She didn't recognise him. A smile forms on her features. "Hey. . .?"

She's ready to party the night away. Who's with her?

"Abby was helping me out with some party bits and bobs. She should be around somewhere. Your mom, on the other hand, I haven't seen. Is everything okay?"

"I—" Was she still being so obvious with her mood? Clearing her throat, she shakes her head casually. "I'm fine, you don't need to worry."

Empty threats don't work on her anymore. Besides, Hayley wouldn't dare eat any part of her, especially if they came from him.

/ I really need to make care bear a better layout. hold on.

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