Maria recently shaved the side of her head and she looks feisty. She also got the ends dyed red and it fades up to her rich brown toots.

Maria is gorgeous, I'm not going to deny.

But I's gots too much of the gays for Tom Tom. 

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*Laf* 

Herc and I loaded everything in our car and we drove a short drive closer to the Schuylers dorm so we could all leave together. 

"Hey, guys and gals!" I shout as I exit the car and head to the small group. 

"Sorry, we're late to the party," Herc says from behind me. 

"It's fine!" Eliza smiles then go into commander mode. 

"Alright everyone has there cars you all will follow me we are making no stops along the way. The sooner we get there the sooner you can eat sleep drink and the sooner we have fun and shower Pegs with praise and love! Okay? Okay, let's go." 

It's usual for Eliza to do this whenever we are trying to get somewhere quickly. We go to our respective vehicles and follow the light blue Honda Accord out of the college parking lot. 

*Peggy* 

I got a surprise last night when Ange showed up. I have never run so fast into someone's arms. 

"Hey, Pegs." She whispers almost inaudibly. You would think we haven't seen each other for years by the looks of it. Ange and I are just really close. 

"Ah! My oldest daughter! Angelica come here and give me a hug!" Dad walks into the room and rushes to Ange. 

"Hey, Dad." Her voice is monotone. I think she's mad at him. 
"How is my daughter? You are looking beautiful as ever, the snow in your hair adds a certain beauty to you." 

I shuffle away from the reunion feeling unwelcomed. A slight jealousy rises in me and a bit of hurt. 

When I had snow in my hair I was a disgrace. 

When Ange has snow in her hair she has a certain extra beauty. 

Something so simple hurts me so greatly. 

"I'm fine, Dad. Now step aside so I can see the amazing decorations Pegs put up." 
"Oh, they are unimpressive." 

Ange snaps back at him. 

"I'll be the judge of that." 

She steps quickly to the living room and I follow quickly behind. 

"Pegs..." Ange breathes out.

"This, This is beautiful! The best decorations I've seen!" She turns to me and hugs me again.

"Well, well I guess they look good." I hear Dad mumble from a few feet away. 

I clutch Ange tighter.

She lets go of me and gives me a comforting smile. 


Soon enough, Mom walks in and has a warm reunion with Ange. Mom never picked favorites. 

When she said she loved us all equally she meant it. 

"You have grown up since I last saw you." Mom comments. Ange was just recently placed in charge of the school newspaper. She was under some stress but James helped her out a bit. 

"She's in charge of the school Newspaper now." 
"Really?! I can see it!" Mom hugs her again and then rushes us to the dining room so she can stuff us with food. 



"Hey Ange when will everyone else coming?" 
"Tomorrow. They are leaving early so we have more time to celebrate!" 

We continue with the simple and light conversation until Dad speaks up. 

TW!: Talk of rape drugs and alcohol. 

*Maria* 

The drive to the Schuylers was quiet for me. I was alone in my vehicle and music softly playing. 

My mind swirled with thoughts. I had barely known many people in this little squad. I was kind of a newbie. Kind of like James except, James had previous interactions with them and because of Thomas and Alex's connections, they were accepted like family quickly. 

I felt more of like an outcast. I didnt hang around with them because they don't trust me. At least I don't think they do. 

They act all accepting and everything but I was James Reynolds little sister and no one liked my older brother. He was a jerk to everyone always high or drunk or both and was a known drug dealer and buyer and was known to rape girls every other month or so. But no one believed it. But I do. Because I know. 

I was his little sister and I was a cast out. I met a girl named Peggy. SHe was bouncing with joy and acceptance and she had an air about her that you could trust her immediately. Which I did. 

She was really pretty too... 

But she introduced me to first her sisters and then the rest o the group. They were all skeptical. Thought that James sent me so he could find another victim of his rape. 

They stayed away from me, forgot I was there, forgot to invite me to things. 

"Forgot." 

I didnt trust them much after some occasions. I trusted only Peggy. 

She was always kind and accepting. She always remembers me and making me feel accepted and happy. 

I had some... anxiety or PTSD. Peggy helped with that. I had a special bond with her once I met her. She always gave me a hug whenever we saw each other. I was so attached to her I didnt realize how hard it would be to go a day or 2 without her. It was hard. A few anxiety attacks and late nights awake. 

I was excited to get to see her again. Especially spend Christmas with her. Pegg doesn't really open up to me much. She is pretty closed off but I open up easily to her and I hope that maybe she can open up to me in the spirit of Christmas. Though it may seem twisted, I was looking forward to it. 

I turn up the music a little bit and continue on the drive, anxiously waiting to finally see Pegs again. 

*Eliza* 

I was humming and singing to music as the different songs come on. A string of cars follow behind me and I keep track of them all making sure no one gets lost. It wasn't that long or hard of a drive but I didnt want to risk anything. 

Christmas is my favorite holiday. Not because of presents but because of the feel of it. Everyone feels so much lighter whenever the Christmas season is in play. 

I was jumping with excitement I couldn't wait to see Mom and Dad again. Oh and Pegs amazing decorations and all the activities and fun we'll all have. 

A/N HEy here ya are. Some background on Maria and just a lot of POV switches. Sorry about that. Anyway, thanks for reading, commenting and voting and 
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