NOTE: So there's a lot of things i need to clarify first before you proceed. So, first things first:

• This is my first time ever writing here so i probably don't know how this thing works and i need some time to figure this out lol.

• I wrote this while I was bored after watching ATPS in my wattpad draft and i just decided to write these here.

• ENGLISH IS NOT MY FIRST LANGUAGE so i'm really sorry for all the errors coz i'm still learning. not only for the grammar errors but for the story as well. I reall don't know much more abou the details of the story but oh well.

I hope you like it even if i suck. lol.

CHAPTER 01

Annie

I woke up to the sound of my alarm at 7 in the morning. I kinda got pissed because of that. My body's not yet ready for everything.

"ANNIE! WAKE UP! WE HAVE A LOT TO DO, HONEY!" I heard mom yell from downstairs.

"ANNIE—"

I groaned. "YES MOM! I'M AWAKE!" i yelled back.

I got up and fixed my bed. Took a shower and went downstairs.

My mom, my 4 year old brother and me just moved in here from New Zealand for my mom's business. I mean, we're only here because it's summer you know? After summer, we're going back to New Zealand. Well, we haven't really talked about it yet, but i really wanna go back.

She wanted to start a pet shop here at Eastbourne since this is her hometown. We live at New Zealand because mom worked there—in which she quitted if i might add— and met dad before i was even born and because my school is at New Zealand.

If you're asking where my dad is, well, he died 4 years ago. From an accident actually.

"Here's your breakfast honey." Mom gave me a plate of pancakes and some milk.

"Mom, i'll ask you one last time again. Are you sure, you're really going to do this?" I asked her.

I was just making sure.

"Of course honey! Your father and i have been dreaming to start our own pet shop! Being a pet lover kinda runs in the family you know?" She winked at me.

Well, that IS true. I'm a pet lover myself.

"Okay fine, mom." She went to get her bag.

"I'm gonna go open the shop first okay honey? I believe you know where it is. It's just—"

"Yeah mom. I know okay? I'll bring Zac with me."

She kissed my cheek. "Love you hon." She kissed Zac as well who was at the living room playing toys by himself, before leaving.

I finished eating. Washed the dishes and went upstairs to get changed.

It's nothing special actually. A bleached ripped jeans and a white shirt that i didn't knew fits perfectly in my body. Like really, it shows my curves! Not that i'm showing off. In fact, i'm about to change.

I went to my closet to search for some loose shirt when Zac went inside my room.

"I want mommy, Annie" he said like he's about to cry.

"What? Oh. Um. Wait i'm just gonna cha—"

"But i'm starving Annieee." Why is he like that? He's acting cute but it's annoying.

"Well.. There's some food downstair Zac."

"I want outside Annieee" he said, shaking his toy up and down in the air.

"Fine. I'm just gonna get my shoes okay?" He nodded. I didn't bother looking for shoes actually. Lol, i can't find any!

So i just grabbed my flip-flops and carried Zac to get change as well. He wore this blue cow shirt and short pants and a belt. I made his shirt tucked in his pants.

I looked at him.

"Zac, you're so adorable i find it annoying." I said as i pinched his cheeks.

"Mommyyy"

"Okay okay. I'll get your sandals."

I grabbed his black sandals and made him wear those. Good thing he's in the mood to follow my commands today. normally he doesn't.

"Let's go." I said as i placed my phone and house keys in my pockets.

"Yay!" He grabbed my hand while he holds his beloved giraffe toy on the other.

We went out to the shop. Of course i locked our house first.The shop's not far from here. Just a minute walk from our house.

As soon as we went inside the shop mom had 2 customers.

"Hi mo—"

"Mommyy!!" Before i could even greet mom, Zac ran to mom's legs and hugged it.

"Oh! Zac!" Mom carried Zac.

"Mommy i'm hungry!"

"You're— what?! Honey, didn't you feed him before going here?"

What?

"What? I thought he already ate!"

Mom sighed. "What do you wanna eat Baby?"

"I wanna eat cotton candy!"

"Baby, you can't eat that. You just ate some yesterday— Nevermind. Honey?"

I looked at mom.

"Go out with Zac. Look for something he can really eat. Here," she gave me some cash.

Wow. "And don't think about using it for your own good hon. Feed Zac first. Then the change's yours. Go! I have a lot to do."

"Thanks mom. Jeez."

I grabbed Zac's hand and we went out to look for food.

Zac ended up eating burgers. Well, that's food right? He liked it. The change wasn't that much though and I don't think i can buy some burgers with this either so i decided to just return to the store.

Zac and I were about to walk back to the shop when i saw this organic store. Do they have apples in here?

I think i can afford some apples.

As i went inside i was greeted by a lady in her late 30's i think, serving some customers.

"Oh, welcome young lady! Robbie! Can you help out here for a minute? Tom went out!"

I looked around. There are apples.

I heard the lady talking to someone but why would i care, it's not my business. My business are apples.

I crouched down to Zac's level.

"Zac, would you like some apple?" I fixed his shirt.

"No. I'm getting sleepy Annie." He said. His hands rubbing on his eyes.

"Oh."

Zac placed his arms around my shoulders. He really looks sleepy. So i carried him.

I felt some presence behind my back.

"What can i help you with, miss?"

He had the same accent like the lady on the cashier. And his voice was so soft.

"Oh, just a piece of apple is—" i looked at the guy. "...is fine."

If only i could drop Zac, i would.

What a handsome guy he is!

Is he even real?

He's so... gorgeous i'm not even denying it.

"Oh. Would you like some plastic with that?"

Please don't stare at me. I'll melt.

"N-No. I'll just grab one." I grabbed one apple. "Here." I gave him my money and was about to go out.

"Wait!"

Oh my g—

"Your change?"

Oh.

"O-Oh no it's fine. Keep it."

I was about to walk out again.

"Wait, miss!"

I look back at him. What is it this time? I can't afford to look at him more. He's so gorgeous.

He went near me.

Oh Gosh.

"Your brother's stuff toy." He gave it to me.

Wait— can i even carry that?!

I have Zac in my arms. And an apple in my hand. Can i just leave the stuff toy here? Zac's heavy enough.

But when he wakes up, he'll look for his stuff toy!

Ugh.

I can do this.

"T-Than—"

"Robbie! What are you doing? You help her carry her brother!"

The lady at the cashier spoke.

I looked at him— Robbie.

"Y-You really don't have to do tha—"

"No, i insist. He's heavy for you."

I felt my face flush. Am i blushing?! Oh gosh. He lend his arms. Even his arms are gorgeous!

I slowly gave him Zac.

He has Zac, i have Zac's toy. And an apple of course.

"You really do—"

"It's okay, really. Shall we?"

I just nodded and lead the way. Wait, where should i bring Zac? He probably can't sleep in the shop so—

Well. I guess i should bring Zac home?