Closed Christmas Together

[Augustus Westwick]

To say Augustus was nervous would be an understatement. He had cleaned up his room twice, and was now pacing around in the living room as he waited for Addison to arrive. He had never had a friend over, and he hoped Addison would like it here. Things were quiet at his house, and Augustus' parents were often busy. Even now, they were in their office together working on something, though Augustus was supposed to call when his friend arrived so they could give her a proper welcome. Augustus worried that Addison would get bored here, though he was planning on showing her the woods near his aunt and uncle's house. Hopefully, she would like that. It had been nice to spend time with Addison at the yule ball, and it had been kind of hard to get her out of his mind since then. He was really looking forward to spending the break together, but he felt increasingly anxious too. He wanted to make Addison happy and impress her, and he had no idea how to do that. Augustus froze when the doorbell rang, then rushed to the door.

 

[Addison Beckett]

Addison was torn between feeling relieved to get away and guilty about leaving her dad at home. It just... felt too hard to go back right now. She had gathered her things, going out on a family lunch like they had all agreed. Her dad had looked so tired, she wished she knew how she could help him. She thought, right now, they all just needed time. She walked up the path to Augustus' house, ringing the doorbell. She waited a moment, smiling as he opened up the door. "Hi, Augustus," she greeted him.