Chapter 7: Cody and Hope Ryan
"I found a place to stay," she said.
"Over there?" Jake gestured to the apartments while yawning.
"Yep," Miley said and pulled into the parking lot.
"Do you think the lobby is open?" he asked.
"I dunno, it almost 9, but let's check it out," she said and they got out of the car. Miley was about to pull Jake's hood up again, but he stuck out his hand.
"I know, I know," he said and pulled up his hood.
They walked into a small lobby. The lights were on and it was empty, except for a woman. She seemed rather tired.
"Can I help you?" she asked sleepy.
"We need an apartment," Jake said. The woman looked at the computer that was next to her.
"Room 119 is able," the woman said. She handed us some paper work and we went to a separate table. Miley filled out the paper work.
"What's your middle name?" she whispered.
"Cody, why?" Jake asked confused. Miley didn't answer, so Jake looked over at the paper work and saw that she was signing the apartment under Cody and Hope Ryan.
"Miley what are you- oh…" Jake whispered while starting to catch on.
They handed the woman the paperwork and Jake's visa. Then she handed them 2 identical keys.
"Thanks," they both said and left.
They walked up the steps of the apartment until they got to the second story. The hall empty and deserted. Most people were probably asleep. They approached a room with the numbers 119 on it. Jake pulled out his key and opened the door.
They walked into the dark room and Miley turned on the light. The apartment had a kitchen/ living room, a bedroom, and a bathroom. It wasn't much compared to Jake's luxurious hotel room, but it was simple and decent.
Miley and Jake sat down on the couch at the living room.
"So…" Jake said.
"So," Miley played along.
"We should probably go shopping tomorrow," Jake said. "We need food and stuff."
"Yeah," Miley agreed.
"How long are we going to stay are Miles, I mean school starts in a month, our families are gonna worry, and we can't hide forever," he said.
"I know, it's just I wanted to go somewhere safe," she said.
"Well, you're safe with me," Jake said.
"Thanks Jake, for everything," Miley said and hugged him. She rested her head on his chest and he stroked her hair.
"No prob, Miles," he said.
Jake's POV
We stayed liked that for a few minutes, then I realized that Miley was sleeping. I gently carried her to the bedroom. I took her shoes off for her and tucked her in. I left the room and made sure the door and windows were locked. Then I took off my own shoes, turned off the lights, and laid next to Miley.
I woke up in the morning and Miley was still asleep. I checked the time, it was 8 in the morning. I slipped on my shoes and went downstairs to the lobby.
A new person was behind the desk. I purchased today's paper and went back upstairs. Then I quietly opened the door and went inside our apartment. On the kitchen table, I took the newspaper out of its bag and placed the bundle of papers on the table.
I looked through the columns until I got to the cover of the entertainment section. I was amazed at the headline, Miley had to see this!