Hate Burns || Drew Starkey

Chapter 5

  a/n: super short chapter I'm sorry guys. longer chapter tomorrow!

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alyssa

Dinner was eventful, to say the least. Lots of laughing and jokes and videos were taken. I decided it was time to let my fans know of my newest project, and to say they're going crazy is putting it lightly. Now that my fans know everyone has been posting on their stories not worried about exposing myself. 

"Hey, you about ready to head out? We have table reads at 8 am tomorrow, and it's already 12," Drew asks me as we're all finished eating now, just messing around. I look at him and nod.

"Yes, I'm exhausted," I agree, smiling. He nods and grabs his bill, and tries to grab mine. I quickly realize what he's doing and snatch mine.

"Nice try," I say as he pretends to be mad. We get up together and say goodbye to everyone, talking about seeing them all tomorrow. As we walk out, we stop to pay at the host center. Drew whispers something to the host, and I stand by him, confused. He pulls his card out and pays, and nods to me once he's done. I get my card out of my purse to pay for my bill, but the host interrupts me.

"Ma'am, someone anonymously paid for your bill actually, have a great night, you two!" he says, and I groan.

"Thank you, sir, you too," I respond and follow behind a laughing Drew. I shove him and pretend to be upset.

"Really, Drew," I say as I walk through the door, he is holding.

"What? Didn't you hear the guy? He said it was anonymous," he plays oblivious.

"Thank you," I say sincerely and smile at him. He nods back, smiling.

"My pleasure, now let's get you home because I don't know about you, but I'm ready to sleep," he says, and I nod, agreeing. We get into his car, and both buckle up. We make small talk the whole way back to my apartment. When it's silent, I think about how grateful I am for how welcoming Drew has been. I'm obviously grateful for the rest of the cast but especially thankful for Drew. We pull into my parking garage, and he stops by the entrance. I gather my things up and look at him, smiling.

"Thank you again, Drew, for picking me up and for paying for my dinner. I'll see you tomorrow," I say as I get out of the car after unbuckling. 

"Always my pleasure. See you tomorrow right here around 7:25?" He says, offering to pick me up again.

"If you don't mind," I say, feeling bad again.

"Not at all. Text me when you're in your apartment safe. Sweet dreams Alyssa," he says reassuringly and smiles as I nod and shut the door, walking to the entrance. I notice he doesn't drive off until I'm inside of the door safely. I take the elevator up to my floor and walk down the hall to my apartment. I quickly unlock my door and slip into my apartment, immediately locking my door. I send Drew a quick text:

~drew s.- text message

alyssa: safe, goodnight Drew : )

drew s.: sweet, goodnight Alyssa. 

I set my backpack down on my island and walk through my bedroom to my bathroom. I turn on some music. 

NOW PLAYING: Rich & Sad Post Malone

I start my skincare routine by taking off my makeup with a cleanser and cotton pad. I wash my face and add toner and moisturizer. Then I brush my teeth and take out my contacts, putting on my glasses. I turn my music off and walk into my room. After turning all my lights off, I change into an oversized t-shirt and comfy shorts and get into bed. I turn on my alarm for 6:00 am so I can get up and shower. I plug my phone in and get under the covers, quickly falling asleep.