December 25th, 2016.
I crept out into the hallway, checking to see if it was empty, then I closed my door quietly and locked it, tiptoeing down to the kitchen, I did a sweep of the perimeter. When I was satisfied nobody was up, I sprinted all the way to the front door, unlocked it and slipped out into the street.
The air was cold and I could see wisps of my breath. I pulled my coat tighter around my body, raising the collar to keep warm. As I walked down the street, I noticed the cold didn't stop early risers from distributing presents and food to their neighbors.
I knocked on Anabelle's door and received an instant reply.
"Merry Christmas!" She said, as she pulled me into a hug.
"Merry Christmas to you too, Anabelle." I got inside and pulled my coat off, in time to receive another hu
