The city all lights up and you're nowhere

 

Oh, Holly dreamed of turning heads. Not so much about what she was wearing and how her hair might turn out, but it was Geo to the rescue. Actually, his name was Georgie, but she only kept that name when she might want to talk sexy to him. Yes, she would tell everyone his name was Geo. It sounded much more international.

Holly was beginning to feel excited about the holiday. Yes, she had a new man she'd met on campus. Of course, he really had no sense of direction and he wasn't all that smart. But his face was that of a K-Pop boy band member only she couldn't remember the name of the band. He was actually from Detroit and his parents were no longer together so he was alone and well, she knew how to pick them. Sometimes.

But she didn't want to think how the newness might wear off. No, it was best to make this a playful parade in front of her friends. She always knew the best accessory, a beautiful beau.

She could see that intense look in Stevie's eye and in the next breath whispering, "Are you sure he's not gay?"

Holly sighed as if she could hardly wait for Thanksgiving. Of course, she had to call Carrie and tell her all about Geo.

"I think he's a drama major," she told Carrie while she was in the middle of making pies.

"A drama major?" Carrie asked what could he do, majoring in drama.

"I dunno make some dramas," Holly bit back as if Carrie was just a nobody. What would she know?

"Well, I hope he's good to you," Carrie said. Although, Holly knew she was actually saying I HOPE YOU'RE GOOD TO HIM. Holly fretted as if she wanted to scream something obscene, but she just twitched in anger instead.

"So..so what are you and that Liam doing?" Holly was cross. She couldn't help it.

"Oh, we made some rolls. Now we are busy with some pies. He's making a pecan pie." She sounded as if they were busy with their other job. There was no time for romance. Evidently.

"Good," Holly felt like being a pain in the butt. "Make me a sweet potato pie."

"Oh, but we made pumpkin," Carrie told her. "We're short on time. Maybe for Christmas."

"For Christmas!" Holly was not pleased. What was Carrie really doing with Liam? Oh, she could see them making out in the kitchen, feeding each other popcorn maybe bedding down on the couch. She cringed at the thought. Of course, she could be doing those things with Geo, but it would just be too much work.