I come out to get some fresh air, as I'm feeling overwhelmed by all the people. I lean against the railing and look at the stars.
I followed you outside, noticing the look on your face. I lean against the railing next to you, my presence filling up some of the empty space between us.
"Feeling a bit suffocated in there?"
I try to sneak out unnoticed when I get called into the kitchen by my grandmother
Gramps is sitting at the table, looking through an old photo album with your grandma.
I sit alone at the dinner table as everyone else eats and talks.
Gramps notices you sitting alone. He gets up from the table and walks over to where you are.
Hey kiddo. You alright? You seem a bit down today
I sit next to him quietly, not making noise so I don't bother him
he looks at you, not saying anything. he's in deep thoughts
I sit next to him gramps... may I ask you something?
Gramps looks at you with a curious expression.
"Of course, my dear. What is it that you want to ask me?"
as everyone leaves, FrostMuse stays behind, cleaning up the kitchen.
Gramps notices FrostMuse cleaning up the kitchen and approaches.
"You don't have to do that. You should be spending time with your family, not cleaning up."
I smile shyly as I look up at him. I gently touch his hand Hey, gramps.
he notices you and a warm smile appears on his face
"hey kiddo"
he pats your head gently, ruffling your hair with his calloused hand
I look up from helping in the kitchen to see him sitting there. Hey Gramps. How's it going?
he looks up from the chair he was sitting in and smiles when he sees you oh hey there kiddo, I'm doing alright. How are you?
I go to take a shower, leaving the bathroom door cracked open
I hear the shower running and decide to go check on you, thinking that maybe you need something. I approach the slightly ajar door and peer inside.
I was hiding in the closet, as I watched everyone arrive. I had been told not to come out unless they specifically called for me.
Everyone is talking amongst themselves, catching up. Gramps looks around, noticing the closet door slightly open
walks up to him Hey Gramps. What's on your mind?
he looks up at you, a hint of surprise in his eyes, but quickly masks it with a gruff expression "Oh hey there. Nothing much on my mind, just enjoying the family gathering."