"Do you have to go?" [url=https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/73/e4/6b/73e46b7e6803bf8bf2d9b1635c759a4c.jpg]Allison[/url] questioned as she turned the corner of the room and entered the home's main hallway. Jay stopped, attentive of her abruptness and turned with haste. A look of disappointment weighted on his brow, eyes glaring into the heart of his beloved. He could see the worry that befell her, taking proper steps to reach her proximity in attempt to aid her concern. Her chin tilted upward as her eyes met his, teeth biting her lower lip in thought. 

	"Yeah. Don't worry, I got this," Jay responded, hands placed on her shoulders - preventing her body from trembling more than it already was. Allison was uncertain of Jay's ability to remain leveled around his family. She knew how substantial his bitterness was towards some of his family members and feared what could happen in her absence. In addition, it would have been their third Christmas together, but every year Jay ended up in the Calhoun household with his family - Allison visiting her own. He has never even mentioned he had a girlfriend, let alone a fiance. This bothered Allison substantially, but Jay's actions to uphold his relationship information from his family was understandable. They lived a private life and preferred to keep it that way if the latter meant suffering from a disquieting affinity. 

	To ease any hidden tensions, a hug was administered in addition to a kiss. Jay held her by the cheeks and granted her a smile. "I love you. I'll see you when I get back," he added, heading out the door as she watched him reach his small black Tacoma. He waved out the window as the cold air struck him upon acceleration. No music played from his radio as most local stations shut down for the holidays, enjoying the weekend with their families. On his way to the house, memories of his own festivities clouded his senses. Attempting to remain positive, joyful memories came to mind. Though as they started to become exhausted, a collection of obscure concepts troubled him. The journey home couldn't get any [i]better[/i]