As the snow fell, all I could think was I wondered how Cyrus was—moving my eyes away from the window to look down at my cup of tea. It's warm. I take a sip of it. Black tea is just how I like it. We are officially a week into winter break. Next week is Christmas and New Year, then back to school. School, I'm not looking forward to that.

I continue looking out the window, watching the snow puffs fall from the sky. It's like a snow globe today. I love it. I like snow but not the cold. I enjoy watching the snowfall. It's so pretty.

"Luna, you okay? You seem down today."

I turn to face Ivy, Jun's niece who works at the coffee. I have not seen her around lately. She must have been busy. "I am okay. I respond. I am just enjoying the quiet snowfall of the day."

She smiled a little. "It is very pretty today."

She moves her eyes from the window back to me. "Are you excited to play here on Christmas Eve? It's going to be so much fun! Uncle June has put up so many Christmas decorations this year. We may have a full house for you guys." she smiled.

I smiled back. "I am excited to play. It will be fun to do a Christmas set." I look around the cafe to see all the decorations. "It does look like Christmas throw-up in here." I chucked

Ivy laughed. "Yeah, June went a little crazy. I could not stop him. Christmas is one of his favorite holidays, after all."

Ivy takes my empty cup from my table. "Who doesn't like Christmas? It's a holiday that lasts for two months."

Ivy laughed. "Facts! Can we play Christmas music after Thanksgiving." she groaned.

"I agree. It is worse when people play it in October. It's a spooky season, not Christmas!" I rolled my eyes.

"Christmas people are a different bread," Ivy added before leaving me alone again at my table.

I hear the door to the cafe chime open, announcing someone had come in. Lost again, looking out the window, I did not even notice a person calling my name.

Realizing this, I turn to see Rain, Alice, and Chase. "You ready to practice for the Christmas show?" Rain beamed.

I nodded and stood up to pick up my guitar case. "Let's do this," I announce.

We walk over to the other room of the cafe to practice. We had most of the setlist done; we just needed to practice. A part of me wants Christmas to be over so I can hide away in my room until school starts again. Then again, if I did that, I would think of Cyrus or text him, but I can't, so doing the Christmas show with Flood Night keeps my mind busy, so be it.

Christmas Eve came in a flash, and it was time for our show. Ivy was right. The coffee was super packeted. Everyone was wearing Christmas sweaters or Christmas colors. Everyone was ready to party. We all, for once, did not look like a rock band.

Rain was wearing red and white striped socks with a skite with lots of puff of green and red with a reindeer shirt on. She also had antlers on her head.

Alice looked like an elf. She had pointy ears on and a cute red and green striped suit on. Her hair was still pink. Rain and Alice did not change their hair at all. Then again, Rain's red hair fits the theme.

Chase wore an ugly sweater that had many lights on it that were flashing. His pants had bells all over them. He also had a Santa hat on.

I wore a platted red and black skite with black and white snow stockings under. I had a snowman green sweater on. It had many cute different snow people on it. Wearing big snowflake earrings are on.

"I feel out of eliminate wearing these clothes," I say after turning my hair into a half ponytail.

"You look amazing!" Rain says, looking at my outfit.

"We all look good. Even though it's not our usual outfits." Alice added.

"I will blind the crowd away." Chase chucks.

We all laugh. Then the lights start to dim, announcing the show will start.

"Show time." Rain clapped. Then we all got in a circle, put our hands in, and did our cheer. Then, breaking our hands apart, we slowly moved to the stage.

June was on stage wearing this hideous penguin sweater. He was welcoming everyone, and thanks for coming. June said a couple more things but could not quite hear it. Then, he called Flood Night to the stage. That was our queue to move onto the stage.

The crowd was cheering so loud. Moving to our spots and getting our interments ready. I looked out to the group of people to spot my friends. Rachel, Kavin, Anna, and Emme. Kavin and Anna were waving their hands very violently to me. I gave a little wave back.

Then I heard "I love you, Luna!" a boy's voice in the crowd. I gave a wave to the unknown voice.

Rain boomed into the microphone. "We are Flood Night!" the crowd cheers again. "Since this is a Christmas show, welcome to our version of Christmas classics mixed in with some of our original songs." The crowd cheered even more this time.

"Let's get this party started!" Rain declared, and then we started to play All I Want for Christmas Is You.

Rain brought the energy. Dancing around the stage. We did many songs: Jugle Bell Rock, Mistletoe, and many more. People were dancing in the crowd. Everyone was having fun.

We did four of our songs in the last part of our show. They may not be Christmas vibes, but the crowd went hard for them! At that point, I realized most people in the crowd were our fans. People were even singing along to Upside Down Angel, our most popular song.

I had two solos tonight and was forced to talk to the crowd. I like to leave all the talking to Rain, but it was okay.

By the time we were done, I was executed. After our show, I found my friends. They were all telling me we were amazing! Kavin patted my shoulder, "Good job, amazing one for the books."

I laughed. "Thank you, sir." I saluted.

We all laughed. "Luna, we are going to Jackal and Roses for food. What to come?" Anna asked.

"I am done! Can I invite the band along?"

Anna nodded her head. "Of course they can come!"

"I will be right back," I say.

Walking back to the stage area where the band was packing their gear. "Guys, you down to come with my friends to get food at Jackal and Roses?"

"Heck, yes!" Rachel booms, "I love their fries!"

Alice and Chase also both agreed.

Then I walked back to my friends to tell them they were coming. They decided to go to the restaurant to get a table for all of us since we were a big group.

They went off. I went back to help the band pack up our instruments. We don't take everything. We left some stuff behind since we practiced the most at the cafe, and June was cool with it.

We carried our interments to our cars. I was doing the final check, and we got everything. The cafe was open for a couple more hours and full of people. Slowly moving my way out of the crowd. I look up to see eyes I have only been seeing in my dreams.

Cyrus stood right in front of me. He was wearing an ugly sweater. Cyrus looked at me up and down, taking in my appearance. Shit, was he here for the show?!

I stood there frozen, not knowing what to say to him. He broke the silence. "You, you were excellent tonight. Like always, you killed it." Cyrus gave a tiny half-smile.

I was shocked he was even talking to me after he said he did not want to speak to me. "Thank you," I responded. He stared at me a little longer.

"What is it?" I questioned being under his gase was freaking me out. "Nothing, I just never seen you in a festive outfit.

I look down at my snowman people sweater and my skirt. "You just never seen me in an outfit that's not punk or black." I chucked.

That made him crack a little. "That's very true. I like the outfit. You look cute in it." he gave a small, sad smile. As if he was still in pain.

I looked at me. "Cyrus-" I started, then to be cut off by his hand being lifted up to stop me.

"Not tonight. I don't want to get into it. I just wanted to tell you that you were amazing tonight. I am glad I came and saw your show."

Then, from the dissident, a person was calling Cyrus's name out. He lifted his eyes to spot the person to wave, then looked back at me.

"I should go. Have a good night, Luna." Then, just as he appeared, he disappeared into the crowd.

Once again, I could not get a word in at the end. Good night, Cyrus. Then, I was off to meet my friends and get yummy food to end this fantastic, fun night. I will not let Cyrus ruin my mood.