The girl nextdoor.
Austin's Pov:
"Austin, come on sweetheart.. Wake up." My girlfriend Rose said to me and I groaned.
"No, let me sleep." She rolls her eyes and storms out of my room. Man, she drives me crazy sometimes. We been together for about 4 monthes and let me tell you... It's been crazy. I hear a bang next door and my eyes go wide. There's people moving in next door? Hmmm, interesting. I get up and look at the clock... 11:00am... Oh, I got to pick up Dez for our hang out! I throw on some black jeans, my blue plaid shirt and my shoes. I mess up my hair and grab my wallet. My door opens and I look at Rose.
"Do you mind? I could of been changing." I say to her and she rolls her eyes.
"About time you get up. What are we doing today?" I roll my eyes and push past her to go brush my teeth.
"We are not doing anything. I'm going to hang out with Dez." I says cheerfully. I start brushing my teeth and she groans.
"Why do you even hang out with him? He's weird." I shut the bathroom door in her face.. Okay, maybe that wasn't nice but she always has to say something rude about my best friend and I absolutely hate it.. I spray some cologne on and walk back out. I grab my jacket since it's fall unfortunately. I opened my apartment door and shut it but Rose comes out.
"Austin, come on. Don't be ridiculous. Come back inside and hang out with me instead." I look at her..
"Rose, I am going to hang out with my best friend. You've known about this for the past two weeks." I say getting angry. As she was about to say something, a little girl ran into me and fell on the ground. My eyes go wide.
"I'm sorry, are you Okay?" I say picking her up and bending down to her level. She has tears in her eyes and her hands are scraped.
"Rose, go grab a towel and wet it.. Grab band aids too." She rolls her eyes and storms back in.. Unbelieveable. I move the hair from the little girls face.
"What's your name?" She turns red and looks down shyly. I laugh.
"I'm Austin.. Where's your mom or dad?" I say asking her these questions and she looks up.
"I don't know where my dad is." I look at her and was about to speak but a young woman comes running down the halls.
"Oh baby girl! There you are!" She says scooping her in her arms and I stand up awkwardly... Rose comes back out and I take the towel first.
"She fell and cut her hands. Um, do you mind if I?" She looks at me and nods. I take her daughter and clean up her hands. The little girl winces but smiles a little.
"My name is Aria." She says quietly and I smile.
"Austin, are you almost done out there?! I'm getting tired of waiting!" Rose yells while opening the door and I look at her.
"Look, I think you should just leave now." I say while glaring at her and she gasps.
"Wait until my daddy hears about this!" She yells stomping her feet going down the hall and I laugh... What a child.
"So Aria, I believe you are all cleaned up now." I say helping her stand and she smiles.
"Thank you... Austin." She says quitely and I smile.
"No problem kiddo. And I am terribly sorry about what my ex just did. I can't believe she just did that." I say to the woman next to me and she just smiles.
"Don't worry about it. And thank you for cleaning up my daughter." I smile and look down at Aria.
"Anytime. So I take it we're neighbors?" I say smiling and she giggles. What a beautiful laugh...
"I guess we are. I'm Ally." She says extending her arm and I smile while shaking it.
"I'm Austin."
"Well Austin, I suppose I'll see you around. I got to get to the store before the storm hits." I nod but then stop.
"Wait, there's a storm coming?" She rolls her eyes playfully and grabs her daughter while smiling.
"Yes Austin, it's supposed to rain really hard with thunderstorms." I groan and sigh.. I guess I'll just call Dez to tell him he can stay the night then.
"That sucks... Well thanks Ally. You run to the store and come back safely." She smiles and pats my shoulder.
"You too. Bye." She says walking away and I smile.
"Bye Austin." Aria says and I laugh. I wave to her.
"Bye Miss. Aria." She turns red and they dissapear into the next hallway. I take my phone out and call Dez.
"Hey Dez, I'm afraid I got some bad news.." I hear him sigh..
"I know, we're supposed to get that big storm.. That sucks!" He yells.
"I know! I was so excited! We were going to play some games all night and eat junk!" I say excitedly but frown.
"Well I guess we'll do it next weekend. Oh, I got to go! My lama is outside whining! Bye Austin!" I laugh and he hangs up... That's my best friend. He's pretty awesome. I go inside my apartment and look through the fridge... I need food.. I sigh and grab my keys. Time to go shopping.
Ally's Pov:
Austin... Austin... His name keeps on going through my head as I drive to the grocery store.. He's so handsome and sweet. It was nice of him to clean up my daughter like that.
"Mommy, can we have pizza for dinner tonight?" Aria says and I clear my thoughts and smile.
"Of course baby. Lets go park the car." I say pulling into the store and grabbing my purse. I step out of the truck and get Aria.
"Hold my hand really tight." I say sternly and she nods. We run across the road and into the store. I grab a carriage and set Aria inside of it.
"Okay, lets grab some wheat bread, mustard, ketchup, sandwich meat, plastic spoons and forks,milk, and some juice." I say and she giggles. I go around the store grabbing those first few items and then into the frozen area.
"Mommy?" My daughter says looking at me and I smile at her.
"Yes?" I say and she giggles. I grab some chesse pizzas.
"Are we going to see Austin again?" I look at her and smooth down her beautiful curly brown hair.
"I don't know baby. Maybe." I hope so... A little voice in my head says...
"He was nice." I smiled and held her hand. He sure was. My phone starts ringing and I grab it to see who it is.. Unknown... I end the call and put my phone away. As I did that, I ran into somebody with my cart..
"Woah, you Okay there mam?" That voice sounds familiar.. I look up and turn red.. Of course it's Austin..
"Oops? Sorry Austin." I say nervously and he chuckles.. He picks up my purse.
"Not a problem Ally. It's funny running into you here." I laugh and Aria looks at Austin.
"Hey kiddo." He says poking her and she giggles.
"See, we got to see Austin again!" She yells and I laugh and nod.
"We sure did baby." Austin looks at me confusingly and I just giggle.
"Don't worry." He nods and we just stand there awkwardly..
"Well I suppose you should go back shopping. I'll see you two later." He says smiling and I nod.
"Bye." We go our separate ways and I pick up some french fries, chicken tenders, tator tots, and fish sticks.
"Alright baby, lets get out of here." I say smiling and she nods. We check out and head back to our truck.. As we walk out, it immediately starts pouring. Aria squeals and I run faster with the cart to my car and put Aria in the truck real fast.
"Stay here!" I say and close the door. I throw in my groceries and move the cart. I hop in my truck and throw my hair in a messy bun.
"Alright, lets get home and get out of these wet clothes!" I say cheerfully and she nods. I buckle up and drive to our apartment. I grab our bags and Aria stands by me waiting with me. Man, this sure is heavy.
"Here, I got it." I turn around to find Mark and I smile.
"Thanks Mark, lets go!" I say and it starts pouring harder.. I hope Austin is inside and not driving. We walk in and go to the elevator.
"I thought you were with Trish?" He turns red and laughs nervously... This doesn't sound good.
"I was... But I accidentally walked in on her while she was changing.. And lets just say she got violent." I burst out laughing and he just turns redder.. I kept on laughing until we were outside my door.
"Woah.. I can't belive you did that to my best friend.. Do you not have any manners?" I tease and he rolls his eyes and I giggle. I open the door and they go running in chanting for food. Children these days..
"Settle down my minions." I say walking into the apartment and shutting the door. They groan..
"Pizza?" They squeal and start jumping up and down and I laugh while putting away the food.. My phone starts rining and I go answer it without thinking.
"Hello?"
"Ally?" My eyes go wide and I hang up immediately.. How did that asshole get my number? I changed it three times two years ago! (Her ex husband.)
"Um, Mark.. Do you mind putting the pizza in the oven.. I'm going to step outside to make a call." I say putting on my coat and grabbing my phone. I sigh.. Don't freak out.. Just change it again.. I go outside and stand on the side... I start calling Trish..
"Trish... He knows." I say trying not to freak out.. Which isn't working..
"Who knows what?" She says worriedly..
"Thomas... He knows my number again! I can't keep getting new phones and changing numbers!" I say letting a tear slip and I hear her gasp..
"But how... How did that some of a b**** get your number?" She yells and my eyes just get blurry with tears..
"I don't know Trish.. What do I do?" She sighs.
"Ally, there's nothing you can do anymore... If he keeps on doing this to you then the only option is the police." My eyes go wide.
"The police?!" I yell and earn some looks from people..
"Ally, you may not like that but that's what's going to happen. Now, I want you to go back into that aparment and watch over Aria. I'll be over tomorrow with Ashton OKay?"
"Thanks Trish. Love you." I say and walk back inside wiping away my tears... But I stop when I trip over my heals and fall on my face.. I groan and stand back up.. I go back into my apartment to see Mark and Aria eating pizza at the table while laughing at something. I grab some food and make my way towards them.. As I sat down, the power went out and Aria screamed..
"Shhh SHH baby girl, it's Okay. I'll go find flashlights and candles." I say getting back up to find them... As I did, there was a loud knock on the door. I open it to find Austin in his Pj's with exra flashlights and lighters.
"Oh I'm sorry to disturb but I didn't know if you had anything since you just moved in." He goes on rambling and I giggle.
"It's Okay.. Thank you." I say grabbing the items and he smiles.
"Ally, who's at the door?" Mark says walking up to me and I roll my eyes..
"Oh Trish will be by tomorrow... And I don't want my best friends killing each other when I'm in here." He laughs and rolls his eyes.
"I'm Mark." He says extending his arm out and I sigh. Austin smiles.
"I'm Austin. I live right next door." Mark nods and walks away.. I roll my eyes.
"Sorry about him.. He's been very protective ever since.." I catch my breathe.. I can't believe what I was about to say...
"Umm Never mind.. Thank you again.. Do you need any food?" He shakes his head.
"Oh no thanks. I just ate.. Well have a goodnight." He says with a smile and I nod.
"Thanks, you too!" I say with a smile and close the door.. Mark lights up the candles and sets them around the kitchen.
"He's nice.." I smile... We could be good friends..
"He seems like it. He helped out Aria when she fell on the ground." He looked right at me.
"Where were you?!" He almost shouts and I gulp.. He never yells at me..
"I was getting out of the car and she ran into the building. I was chasing her! What do you think I would do? Just let her run around to talk to complete strangers?!" I shout at him and he shrinks back too.
"I'm just looking after her.. Okay, don't get upset with me." I sigh and rub my eyes.
"I'm sorry. I'm just really tired." I say and as if on cue, I start yawning. He laughs.
"Go to bed. I'll put her to be around 8:30pm." He says while hugging me and I smile.
"Thank you... Goodnight baby." I say kissing Aria's head and she smiles.
"Love you mommy." I smile and hug her.
"Mommy loves you too... Always and Forever no matter what." She giggles and runs into Mark's sides. I laugh and go to the bathroom first. I brush my teeth and then go to bed.. I get all comfy and fall asleep right away.
Author's Note:
Here is the second chapter on the story! I hope you all enjoy this! I'm sorry if there is any mistakes. Please review, favorite, or follow if you really enjoy this story like I already am. :) Goodnight y'all.
~Holly
