Mistletoe • pmh

Chapter 1

||Chapter 1||

"Just get over him! He's not worth your heart!" Brooke is giving me another one of her 'motivational talks' which aren't very motivational. "Brooke, time heals all wounds! Just give me some time and stop rushing me to get over him!" I argue back. "The longer you let him settle around in your heart, the harder it will be to get him out! Chase him out now!" Brooke turns to me, agitated. "Please just leave me alone Brooke. I appreciate your help, but I just can't force Mikey out of my mind! I just need some time to settle my feelings and be normal again." I say, staring at the snow beneath my feet. "Fine." Brooke says sharply. I don't take my eyes off the snow. It's been a week since Mikey broke up with me. But I still can't get over him, I don't understand why. He never really treated me well, yet just the thought of him brings tears to my eyes. 

We're halfway home when I hear a loud screeching sound. My head immediately whips towards the source of the noise. I see a car pulling up by the pavement. The driver is waving. To me? Brooke realises what's happening, smile and waves back. Oh, it's another one of Brooke's friends then. The driver rolls down the window. "Want a ride?" he yells to Brooke over the howling winter wind. Brooke doesn't even bother asking me, she just eagerly agrees. Dear Brooke, your sister hates go in strangers' cars. I sigh and follow Brooke over to the car.

Brooke see that the passenger seat is empty and get into it. I have no choice but to get in the back with this boy who is probably the driver's brother. I face the window once I'm done putting on my seatbelt. I hear Brooke chatting to the driver excitedly. Forgotten all about your sister huh, Brooke? That's how Brooke always is. One moment, she's your favourite big sis, next moment, she's the type of sister you wish wasn't yours. Suddenly, there's an uncomfortable silence. I don't turn away from the window though. "Erm... I... forgot to introduce you guys. Daniel, that's my sister Paige. Paige, this is Danny, he's my classmate." Brooke says awkwardly. "That's Matthew by the way." Daniel adds, referring to the boy in the back with me. Once the introduction has been made, Brooke and Daniel go back to talking.

I can't help but take my first look at him. He's smiling at me in a nice way. I shiver. Can't give in. "Hey Paige, what's your sister like?" That captures my attention. I turn back to face Matthew, but I don't say anything. "My brother is really irritating. He's extreme too! One moment he's sugary sweet, next moment he's a fiery surprise." Matthew laughs at his own joke. "Mine is too! I thought I was the only one!" I say, surprised. "Nope, you aren't alone!" Matthew can't stop laughing and soon, I'm laughing with him. For awhile, I just forgot about all my troubles and was just being happy.