One Step Closer (Sequel to OSAAT)

Chapter Forty-Six

"Thank you," I said, as I finished signing some papers my doctor had given me.

"If anything starts to hurt, make sure to call right away, okay?" I nodded and smiled at him. He wasn't my normal doctor, just a step-in, but he was young and quite attractive. "I'll see you later, Lauren."

"Wait, I have a quick question."

"Yes?"

"Are you actually going to be a doctor here, or?"

"Oh, yeah, I am. Dr. Tabitha is retiring, and I'm getting hired."

"Oh, that's great. Well, congratulations on the job... see you around." I waved as I walked out of the room and smiled down at my bare leg. It felt nice to know I didn't have to wear that boot anymore. I took it off a lot, but when it was on, it was only a weight holding me down. In exactly four hours, Ali and I were going on a double date. It was already two in the afternoon, and it takes forever to get home, so I was in a rush. I got out of the hospital quickly and rushed to my car. I called Ali and waited for her to reply before I started driving.

"Hello!" she greeted, very happy. Ever since Michael asked her on this date, she's been ecstatic.

"Hey," I replied. "I'm on my way home now, okay?"

"Okay. Kylie and I will be here to make sure you're dressed to impress."

"Ali, this is for you, not me. I'm not going for Luke." I could practically feel Ali rolling her eyes, but I didn't care, I was telling the truth.

"You're still going to look nice, even though you won't admit to yourself that you like him." I rolled my eyes and sat my phone down, starting my car.

"I don't want to go on this date, so I don't think I like Luke."

"Whatever, Lauren, just hurry home, okay?"

"Okay." I told her, ending the call. I drove out of the hospital parking lot and turned to the right. I decided I could go check on the house. Once I got there, I saw Austin's car which caused me to sigh. I got out of my car and walked to the front door, that was unlocked. I heard some noise coming from the living room which caused me to furrow my eyebrows. I walked up the two steps and walked into my living room, shrieking as I did so. I quickly covered my eyes and stepped backwards.

"Lauren?! Oh, God." I heard Austin sigh.

"Why is she here?!" I heard the girl who was pinned against Austin ask, shrieking as well.

"What the fuck, Austin?" I asked, completely pissed off. I uncovered my eyes, not even caring that I was going to see two naked people in front of me.

"I... why are you here?" Austin asked me.

"Why am I here? Why are you on my couch having sex with some chick? Do you do this often, because I swear to God, Austin, I will literally murder you if that's the case."

"Oh, my God, this isn't even your house?" The girl asked, completely red in the face. From embarrassment and anger, I'm guessing.

"No, it's not. So, could you both please dress yourselves and get the hell out?" I diverted my eyes from them and at the room, starting to realize all of Austin's stuff was here. "Austin, you stay, we need to talk."

"Where the hell am I suppose to go?" The girl asked me, detaching herself from Austin, showing her entire nude body. She grabbed the sheet off that had been covering her off of Austin, causing Austin to immediately cover himself.

"Do you think I give a shit? Just get out!" I demanded, and she looked at me, rolling her eyes. She grabbed her clothes and disappeared, most likely to the bathroom. I looked at Austin and he coughed awkwardly.