11:17 AM
Kyle's Xmas Observation Six
"It is a wonder that once the holiday is over, everyone is more relieved than sad."
Lori didn't know how she knew but she did. The horrible feeling that Hilary was losing it somewhere.
She pushed her way through the busy crowd and sure enough there was a nervous crowd in front of the boutique. She squirmed through the mass of bodies and found a hyperventilating Hilary bent over.
"What happened Kyle?!"
Kyle gave Lori a wounded puppy dog look as he held on to Hilary's shoulders.
"I think I broke her national spirit."
Lori shook her head and leaned down to face her friend.
"Hilary?"
Hilary took a deep shuddering breath. "Yes, Lori?"
"You know how you promised you wouldn't go crazy at the mall this year?"
"Yeah."
"You're not keeping your promise."
Hilary glanced at the crowd gathered around them and immediately straightened up.
"You're right. Okay, people! Nothing more to see here!" Hilary shouted.
The crowd dispersed gradually as they walked away to the food court.
"I think we should head home now," Lori said.
"I don't think Hilary's ready to go," Kyle said, looking behind him.
Lori didn't even want to know.
"Lori?"
"What is it, Kyle?"
"I don't think shopping is good for your health," Kyle said, as he watched Hilary body slam a sales lady at the store behind them.
"Well, that's a lesson learned there."
THE END
Author's note: Well, I decided to go ahead and wrap this fic up earlier than planned. I didn't get much reviews so I guess it wasn't too good. Thanx for reading!