Hi there! After much thinking I decided to continue this story. I decided to put several points of view in this story, so that we can know what other characters think and all. So, I keep Ally's pov which is an internal pov. And I added a second pov, which correspond to an omniscient narrator. So, I will switch between the two of them. However, I didn't specify which one I use every time it changes, so let me know if you want me to specify it.

Anyways, here is the chapter 2! Hope you like it!


Strange Place for an Encounter

Chapter 2: One week

"She's fine." Vaas states, taking a gulp of his beer bottle and putting it on the bar he is sitting at. His friend-Javier- immediately replies, wiping the surface of the bar with a white towel.

"Hermano, if you talk about her to me, then she's more than fine, if you know what I mean…" He says, putting the towel on his shoulder and leaning on the bar in front of Vaas. He stares at him for a few seconds, lips bent into a smirk.

Vaas gives in. "Okay, okay… She's… hermosa…" He sighs, Javier smiles. "I swear, hermano, she's gorgeous! All of her! Her hair, her face…" He says, moving his hands to show him. "Man, she's got that round ass… like… Dios mio!" He exclaims, trying to find words to describe the beautiful girl he met this morning.

"What's her name?" Javier asks, grabbing and filling a glass for a client. "Allison." Vaas replies, taking another swig of beer. "Bueno, that's a start..." Javier says, nodding.

"I want her, hermano." Vaas states.

"Take it easy, Vaas, what kind of chica is she…?" Javier asks, leaning on the bar once again.

"I don't know… Ordinary…" Vaas answers with a shrug.

"If she's the kind of chica I'm thinking about, then you'll have to… seduce her, you know..." Javier says. "That kind of girls… They just want romantic things; flowers, restaurants, movies…" He explains, Vaas rolls his eyes. "¿Qué pasa? You don't want to wait, right?" He asks, noticing the doubtful look on Vaas' face.

"She's hot…" Vaas insists, making Javier laugh.

"Hermano, you're impossible!" He exclaims. "You know that girl, she's not a slut." He says. "Escucha, you do as I say, you seduce her… And boom, within a week, you get into her panties… Take it as a challenge!" He states.

Vaas looks at him for a few seconds, taking a gulp of beer. He sighs, he actually likes the idea of a challenge. And he will definitely do anything to seduce her. It will be like a romance movie, you know…? And it will be fun… Vaas promises himself, within a week, he will be in her bed.


My smile widens as my sister pulls up in the driveway of our childhood home. I may come here every week, I still feel like I hadn't returned for ages every time I arrive. As always, my sister picked me up in Chicago-where she lives too- and drove me here. I quickly open the door of my sister's car, grabbing the plastic box in which I put the cookies I made for the occasion and almost run to the front door. I knock with haste as my big sister-Joselin- and her boyfriend-Marc- join me.

My mom doesn't take long before answering the door. I immediately hug her tightly, giving her the box. "You didn't have to, Ally…" She says, like she says every time. "Don't stay outside, come in." She says, hugging my sister and Marc. "Oh, how I missed you, my kids…!"She exclaims.

As I enter the house, I'm immediately assaulted by my two nieces. They're both very young, they're my big brother's kids. "Calm down, monsters, let her breathe, she just arrived…" My big brother-Thomas- says. I just smile, I'm so happy to see them.

I greet Thomas' wife-Jane- before walking into the living room. My little brother-Adam- is sitting on the couch, playing a video game with his best friend who joins us every Sunday. I approach them, taking a look at the screen and hold out my hand to high five them. "Yo, Ad." I greet. "What are you playing?" I ask.

"Battle Field." He responds without looking away from the screen. "Cool." I say simply, turning towards my dad who is walking up to me.

"Another one of his violent and foolish games…" My dad says, leaning in to give me a hug. "How are you, sweetheart?" He asks.

"I'm fine, dad, thank you." I reply with a nod.

"Lily, come here and greet your big sister!" He then calls out. My little sister appears shortly, walking slowly, eyes fixed on the cell phone she has in hands.

"Hi…" She says, not even paying attention to me and she immediately exits the room again, typing on her screen. It makes me laugh, but it despairs my dad.

"Come on, every one, time to eat!" I hear my mom call out in the whole house. We gather as quickly as possible around the big table in the dining room. Everyone is chatting and laughing already. I help my mom to serve the meal and settle the kids.

Everyone keeps discussing and eating until my big sister tries to catch their attention by clearing her throat. The silence suddenly falls in the room. "Umh," She starts, hesitating. "Marc and I have an announcement to make…" She says, taking his hand in hers. "We're gonna get married!" She states with a big smile. The silence persists for a few seconds before my mom stands up and walk to them to hug them tightly, letting go a few tears. Everyone cheers then, everyone congratulates them and we raise our glass for a toast.

"Well, Ally, when will you introduce your boyfriend to us…?" My mother asks me with her 'I-want-more-grand-children tone. There is an awkward silence.

"Mom! Leave her alone, she has other things to think about!" Thomas stands up for me.

"It's okay, I'm just asking…" She says, holding up her hand in surrender.

"I don't even have a boyfriend…" I say with a laugh. "Well…" I add, thinking about Vaas. Adding this was the worst mistake of my life.

My big sister immediately jumps on the occasion. "'Well, what'? Ally…?" She asks, moving her eyebrows.

"Nothing, can we talk about something else…?" I try to avoid the topic.

"No." She replies. Of course, my mom is there to support her… "What do you mean, Ally…?" She asks. I sigh and finally give in.

"I met someone…" I state. "But there's no reason to get carried away, I only know his name." I say, trying to calm my mother and sister.

"Try to bring him here and we'll see if he leaves this house alive…" My dad threatens with a frown. I roll my eyes but it makes me laugh. My dad was always so possessive, especially with his baby girls, and I can't blame him.

This little incident forgotten, we all keep on eating. My mom insists to serve us again. We keep on chatting, joking and laughing. We're a big family that makes a lot of noise… And I love that, once a week.


It's almost six in the evening, I came home about an hour ago and immediately changed into my pajamas. I slump down on my couch, holding my cell phone in one hand, and a little paper in the other. I look at the phone number written on the paper Vaas gave me. I'm hesitating, should I call him, should I text him, should I even contact him…? I don't know…

But I still have to give his towel back… I will wash it tomorrow, when I do the weekly laundry. Then I could give it back to him in the afternoon, maybe we could stay at a café or something… Maybe we could get to know each other… Stop dreaming and call him, you idiot! You won't get to know each other if you don't talk to him! I try to encourage myself.

My heart is starting to beat at a furious pace. I take a deep breath, exhaling it slowly. "Okay…" I say with a sigh, starting to dial the number on my phone. I feel like my heart is about to pop out of my chest when I hear the repetitive 'beep'.

"Hello?" I finally hear, letting out a breath I didn't know I was holding.

"Hey, Vaas, it's Ally… How are you?" I says, awkwardly trying to start the conversation.

"Fine, thanks, I was waiting for your call…" He says.

"Yeah, sorry I didn't call earlier, I was kind of busy… Family meeting, you know what it is…" I hear him let a laugh and I relax a little. I then start again. "Umh, I just wanted to let you know that… I didn't forget about your towel…" I feel so embarrassed, I don't know what to say, this seems so foolish. "Well, I figured we could… uh, maybe… meet at a café, or something, tomorrow… so I can give it back to you…?" I ask, hoping the answer is yes.

"Yeah, por supuesto!" He exclaims. "Let's say… Halsted & Polk bus station, at one p.m. for lunch?" He asks. It seems like he prepared for it, and it doesn't bother me, because I'm frozen with embarrassment right now. The station he's talking about is near my school, my last class finishes at twelve and a half…

"It's perfect." I finally reply with a smile. "See you, then!" I state.

"Yeah, see you tomorrow…" He says. "I can't wait…" He adds with a low tone, his voice slightly husky. He hangs up then, but I can't bring the phone down from my ear.

What he just said froze me in place. This voice he had, my God, it made my heart skip a beat! 'I can't wait' I repeat it in my head, feeling a shiver run down my spine to my core. What am I doing, what am I thinking…? I ask myself. I'm so disturbed right now… He can't wait for us to see each other… nor do I!

I try my best to think of something else though. I get up from the couch and head towards the kitchen to cook my diner. I'm so excited! I can't wait! Oh, what should I wear? Should I put make up on? I never put make up on! Should I tie my hair, or should I let them down? Oh God, I can't even eat! It's okay, I just relax and go to bed… I climb in my bed and bury myself in the fluffy covers. I close my eyes, trying to find sleep.

I can't sleep…


So there you go, everybody! I must say, I don't live in the USA so I'm not really used to American, what can I call it, lifestyle…? I mean, everything that I know about daily life in America I learned it by Google, and all the places that appear in the story, I saw them on Google Maps *laughs*. Therefore, certain things may seem weird to you (if you're used to the US culture).

Also, don't worry about the shortness of this chapter, the next ones will be longer. If you liked this one, don't hesitate to leave a review! Bye!

Badi-otaku.