Mikel did not have a fun time gift shopping. Shopping, in general, was something he always put off. This was different though, he had to get a gift for someone else not to mention not part of his family either. That was the easiest since his dad just always wanted a good bottle of whiskey and his mom would buy it for herself and pretend to be surprised. Though he went to his favorite thrift shops and found something good. Something that would earn him some points also. Something that would make the receiver happy hopefully too.
Mikel liked the cold. Winter was probably his favorite time of the year. He threw on a sweatshirt and a pair of black jeans before exiting his room and walking to the kitchen. He grabbed a premade cold-brew in the fridge and then went to his car to go to school. He played his music too loud as he drove with the windows completely down and the top of his car off. The cool breeze from the air in the morning hitting his cheeks and turning them a slight color of pink. The lady at the red light next to him glared at him and shook her head which only caused him to laugh a bit to himself.
He rolled his eyes to the cheesy decorations cluttering the halls of the high school as he made his way in and to his locker. His mom would decorate their home, well she would hire someone to do it and it was always white and silver decorations. Very simple but always expensive. He opened the locker and pulled out a thing of chocolates and a card.
Dear Mikel,
Merry Christmas. I hope we get to hang out soon and hope you have an amazing day!
Love, Selena
He wasn’t a huge fan of sweets but it was a cute jester. He read the card and shrugged a little with a small smile. Though she was his exe they were still friends so it was nice. “Hey, Mikel! How was Secret Santa for you?” He heard from behind him and he turned to see a girl. Sadie Monroe. He knew of her but hadn’t really ever talked to her. Seen her on social media though. His finger waved to her and smiled slightly. “Morning, uh fine. You? Like chocolates?" He asked her as he opened the box and fished for a dark chocolate one and then lifted it to offer her one.
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