It Starts With One

A Boondock Saints

Disclaimer: I do not own anything from the Boondock Saints. I only own my character Autumn and any story lines that I add.

Summary: "You don't know anything about me..." She spoke Softly."Yeah... Well you don't know that much about me either."Autumn never expected that they would be on top of his list. What would you do to get off a debt to save yourself... What if it involved someone you cared for? Murphy/OC.

Author's Note: Just a story that I thought about one day. Review please. I'd like to know if it is something I should continue with or just scrap it. Thanks. Rated M just in case.

Recommended Song: "It Starts With One" By Shiny Toy Guns

Chapter 1:

My eyes fluttered open as the sun covering South Boston came through the window. I sat up and looked beside me. It was made and the pillow lay on top of the blanket. I got up and walked to the doorway. The house was silent. I leaned on the doorway as I peered into the kitchen. Murphy had his back to me as he put on his jacket.

"Can't say goodbye?" I smiled as he turned to me. "I thought I meant more than that."

He smiled as he took the cigarette out of his mouth. "Of course you do." His accent made me smile more. I always had a thing for them. "You just looked to peaceful to wake Autumn."

He walked up to him and rested his hand on my cheek. His fingers stroked my face and I closed my eyes at the touch.

"Do you have to go Murph?" I spoke softly.

"I have to get to the apartment to get my work clothes. Connor will be waiting for me." He pecked my lips a couple times and then my forehead.

"You could always skip a day..."

He smirked. "Last night wasn't enough?"

"Who said I was talking about that?" I replied.

He lit up his cigarette and exhaled to the side. "I'll meet up with you later."

"Sure." I said.

He slid his hand down my tattooed arm and put a hand under my chin.

"Don't look so down." He said.

"I'm fine." I smiled. "I'll see you later."

He grabbed his keys and headed out my apartment front door. Murphy and I's relationship is nothing but complicated. We could be together one moment and just hooking up the next. We could be happy one minute and fighting within the next five. We have a repeat on and off relationship that I can never keep up with. It is a roller coaster, but I can't help how I feel for him. I just never know where his head is at when it comes to us.

I took a shower and changed into my work clothes. I worked in a little diner called Annie's. It was an easy enough job and busy enough to stay in business. I drove down to Annie's and parked in my usual spot. I headed inside and put my things behind the counter.

"Hey Dan."

"Hey Autumn. I'm going to need you to double shift tonight." Dan called from the Kitchen. "Janey called in with some kind of emergency."

I sighed, but knew I could use the overtime money. "Alright. No problem." I called back.

The hours seemed to go by as slow as ever. With only Beth ad I working. It made the diner a little more chaotic. Working overtime was going to be a killer.

"Autumn." I turned my head from across the room. "Phone for you." Beth said as she held it up and put it down on the counter. I nodded in response.

"Will that be all?" I asked writing the last bit down on my notepad. They nodded and smiled.

"Okay, I'll be right back with your drinks." I smiled and turned.

Who the hell could be on the phone for me?

I put the order up for Dan and grabbed the phone.

"Hello?"

"Hey." Murphy's voice sounded through the phone.

"Murphy? Is something wrong?"

"No. I just wanted to see what time you were getting off work. Connor and I are going to the pub later tonight. Wanted to see if you wanted to come."

I looked up at the clock and saw it was only 6pm. I sighed deeply.

"I can't Murphy. I have to work overtime. Janey called in sick and I told Dan I would fill in." I responded.

"Ah. I can try to stop by at your house later?"

"I'm going to working until closing. I probably won't be home until 12." I said.

"Okay. I'll see you later then."

"Bye." I said and hung up the phone.

The rest of the night remained busy. It was only me and one other working. It slowed down at around eleven and I finally was able to close down the diner.

"I'll see you tomorrow Dan." I said after I finished cleaning the last table and put up the remaining chairs.

"Why don't you take tomorrow off?" He said as he came from the kitchen. "You've been working hard lately."

"But then you would have to find someone to cover my shift and it would just be easier if I came in." I spoke.

"It's okay. I'm sure I can find someone who would like to come in for the overtime money. Just get some rest and relax. Enjoy your time off."

"Thanks Dan." I said with a smile. "Have a good night."

"You too."

I got to my car and drove back to my apartment. All I wanted to do was get to my room and go to sleep. The elevator felt as if it was taking a year to get to my floor. I closed and locked the door behind me and sighed in relief to be home. I threw my keys on the table and hung up my jacket. The phone rang and my eyes quickly went to it. I looked at the clock and saw "12:10 am." I picked up the phone and hesitated.

"Hello?"

"You'll have an envelope in your mailbox within the hour." The clicking sound of a phone hanging up came and I slowly hung up the phone.