On a sunny afternoon, December 25, a young man could be seen walking on the sidewalk with a big smile on his face. And when I said young man I meant myself and when I said big smile I meant smiling from ear to ear. You could say that it was the best day of my life. It would take the top and the second one would be my first kiss with a girl, but let's not get into that since it is embarrassing to about that, especially since that girl is now my ex-girlfriend.

Anyway moving on, I was happily hugging onto a plastic a bag and I was hugging it really tightly as if my life depended on it. Seriously, the contents of the bag were worth more than the entire fortune I had in mysavings. Every time before I crossed the street, I would carefully look left and right and then check the traffic light to see if it was green before crossing the road.

Why was I in such a hurry? Elementary my dear Watson. I really really want to play my new game, so badly it made my palms sweat. Getting back home slowly is not an option if I could fly then I would use that ability to its limits just to get home real real quick, but sadly this is reality..not for long though, as soon as I get home things would change.

Oh just in case you guys were wondering how I was able to buy the ever so expensive Virtual Reality gadget VirGo. The answer is simple, i sell drugs, HARDCORE drugs...

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Just kidding i don’t, but if you guys know as to where i made that reference from then i salute you my fellow gamer!

(Its Sarah from The Last of Us)

Anyways I’m just your typical college student and a part-timer at a nearby sports bar. But even if i save up my salary for a whole year i would still not be able to buy myself a VirGo. So where did I get the money from? Let’s rewind time!

*a couple of hours ago....* (say that with the narrator's voice from spongebob)

It was a cold tuesday morning and luckily my thick blanket was keeping me warm from the horrible, cold weather. I thought about classes for a moment, but I remembered that it was christmas. I am currently on my christmas break, so I was thinking about staying in bed for the whole day. But my stomach disagreed with me and started to grumble, meaning that my hunger was off the charts!

Getting out from my ever so comfortable bed, I started to do some quick stretching just to limber up. It would also help to keep away the cold. After I finished my stretch I walked over to the electronic stove and started to heat up a frying pan.

"Bacon~~ and Eggs~~" i started singing a tune and continued with a hum as I began to cook myself something to eat. After I finished being a self proclaimed master chef, I gobbled down my food like a starving bear. Then I formed a circle with my index finger and thumb before kissing it and making a popping sound.

"Perefecto~" saying that in my best italian accent impression.

Then something bothered my perfect and delicious breakfast. Something started to play music, it was the song "Highway to Hell". In a sudden realization of my stupidity, I realized it was just my phone. Someone was trying to call me.

I checked my phone to see who it was, only to find out it was my one and only father. Giving a small sigh and smiled, I answered the phone.

" Hey old man. "

"How many times do I have to tell you not to call me an old man?!" Dad complained as i tried to hold back a chuckle. Teasing him like that was our thing, our gag.

"So i assume you are not just calling me to wish me a merry christmas?" I asked sarcastically

"That annnnd... To give you my christmas present."

"I thought an old man with a white beard and red robes would be the one to give me a present, but it was actually my dad! Except the white beard and all... I guess."

"You cocky son of mine, do you not want to get your present?"

"I’m sorry father." I quickly apologized knowing that my dad is a serious guy when it came to such matters.

"Anyway son, knowing that you play quite a lot of games and still keeping up with your studies...and since it's christmas today too.." He said the last part on a low mumble "..I’ve decided to get you a VirGo as your christmas present."

I stood there frozen not being able to believe what I had just heard. Did he really just say he got me a VirGo? Every gamer's dream? My eyes widened and i started to shed a single manly tear of joy.

"S-son..?"

"I-I-i'm here dad.. A-and are you serious?!" I suddenly responded.

"Yep! But i'm not giving it to you. I sent you some cash so that you'll be able to buy yourself one."

"You. Are. The. Best. Dad. In. The. World!!"

"Hehehe... I try.." He sounded flustered. "Anyway son merry christmas, and your sister says Hi by the way."

"You too dad, say hi to big sister Claire for me. Oh and thanks dad."

The call ended and i started to do a little happy dance. After my dance was over I ran to put on some clothes, my favorite black sweatshirt while wearing my black Slipknot design T-shirt inside of it. I got the Slipknot shirt when I went to their concert two years ago. They have been my favorite band for quite a long time now. I also wore my baggy denim pants.

After dressing up, I walked out of the compound and started to make my way to a nearby ATM. After finding one in the usual spot just besides a convenience store nearby, I took out my card from my wallet and inserted it in the slot. After entering my PIN I withdrew the money my father sent me while also retrieving my card from the machine and placing it back in my wallet and into my pocket.

Now I just had to go to the game store to get the VirGo. Making my way to the usual place of where I usually buy my games, I noticed that the line was pretty long. It may take some time before he could get his hands on the VirGo. I Patiently waited in line and rubbed my hands together because of the cold, I could hear people just as excited as I was.

"Man I can't wait to get my hands on that thing." Guy #1 said.

"Me too dude. I've waited so long for this thing to come out ever since they announced it. I had to save up my salary for the whole year for it!" guy #2 replied.

Wait did he just said he had to save up his salary for the whole year just for this? What kinda job did this guy have?

After some time, like 50 minutes or so, it was finally my turn to get the VirGo. The cashier in front of me was Jake, a good friend of mine. Sometimes we would text or play games together in our free time.. Hell I enjoy playing with other people especially with my friends so from time to time we would go on a jolly cooperation together, or we would compete together in fighting games.

Jake has long messy hair that looks like a dirty brown mop. His face always looks like he is sleepy, while his eyes have bags under them, making him look like a slacker. He is short, just 5'11 I think. He looked strange in his game store work uniform.

"Heyyy Aaron bro." Jake greeted me while offering me his fist for a fist bump.

"Hey Jake ma’ man!" I returned the greeting while giving him his fat bump.

"So you gettin' the VirGo too? Where'd you get the money bro?" He asked me.

"Well my dad kinda sent me the money to buy one as my Christmas present." I answered while chuckling a bit. I the. Handed him the money to pay for it.

"Hahaha old man Randy sent you money for it? Well that's new." He continued while he took the money from me and placed it inside the register.

My father, Randy Kennings, usually doesn’t send money for my gaming needs. I usually save up my salary to buy games and stuffs. Dad only sends money for my daily commodities like food, clothes, and my shelter.

"Hahaha it must be a Christmas miracle!" I replied jokingly as Jake chuckled a little before handing me the plastic bag with the VirGo and the game in it.

"Well if I get myself one. Let's play it together someday dude." He told me as I gave him a nod in agreement.

Playing with Jake is really fun. He somehow does the most stupid thing in game and it's really entertaining. Like, in monster hunter we would go on a high ranking quest together and he would wear no armor and use the crappiest weapon. Most of the time he couldn't even reach the boss because he would die from the other monsters.

"Sure man. Just send me a text as always if you'd like to play together." I replied as I took the plastic bag.

"Alright dude well enjoy your game. I still have a job to do." Jake said to me as he gave me a small wave of farewell while I returned it with a wave also as I walked out of the store and immediately made my way home.

"Can't wait to get home" I told myself in a low voice while smiling with excitement.