“Where have you been? I called you a couple of times.â€?

I check my phone. Four missed calls, crap.

“I am sorry, I was out with some friends for the day.â€?

I see a supicious look on Ambers face, but I keep my face straight.
“So sorry I didn’t tell you.â€?

“Its ok,â€? Edwin says.

“So, what have you guys been doing?â€?

“We put up the christmas lights outside,â€? Ashton explains.

“Sounds fun.â€?

I go and plop down onto the couch. Our basement is like a game room. Amber and I haven’t hung out down here in a while.

“Ashton almost fell off the ladder,â€? Amber points out and then they start up a conversation.

I space out and Chris enters my head again. I recall the feeling of my hands on his cheeks and my lips on his.

“Hazel? Where is your head?â€? Edwin jumps me back.

“I am sorry, I am just tired. I am going to head off to bed,â€? I get up.

“Ok, good night.â€? Edwin kisses me.

I ignore it, “Good night everyone.â€?