The Malls are crowded with all the last minute christmas shoppers, you included. As you struggle through the crowd you spot Serena and some of her friends, moving towards the Ice Cream Parlor. You try to shout and get their attention, but with all the hustle of the holidays your cry is swallows in the crowd. You sigh, and decide not to worry, you and Serena are not as close as you used to be anyways. Besides, you have your own shopping to worry about.
    Picking up the mirror you got for your sisteryou study your reflection. You're an average fifteen year old, with dark red hair and green eyes. but everyone calls you Mushroom, an annoying nickname you got when you were five. After quickly fixing your copper locks you rush through the crowds.
    "Mushroom!" You spin around as you recognize you nickname to find yourself facing Amy. the two of you were never close until she started tutoring you for Chemistry.
    "I was just going to the Ice Cream Parlor, would you like to come?" Glancing at the Ice Cream Parlor you're inclined to go, but its only a day till Christmas Eve and you still have to find a present for your mom.