the streets were dressed with swathes of lights, the colourful ornaments on the trees glittered under street lamps. the visual feast was accompanied by distant live music. it’s hard to believe these were the same streets he drove by every day. the cold was bitter against his skin. he buttoned up his jacket as he walked around the other side of the car to open the door. “ they’re playing all i want for christmas is you. how original. ” he laughed, his hand reaching out to help her out of the car. it wasn’t until she stepped outside that he finally got the chance to get a good look at her. the girl could probably wear a trash can and still look absolutely stunning. “ people won’t be able to take their eyes off you tonight. ”