Completely and Utterly Broken

Chapter Twenty-Three

Sunday was the same as any other boring day. Me waking up, eating and watching t.v. My uncle was asleep in his room, most likely recovering from a hangover. Which I am gladly thankful for. He hasn't hit me in awhile, so I wouldn't want it to happen to me now. Not that I ever wanted to be beaten. I mean, who would?

It was around 2 in the afternoon when I got a message from Andrew. I was surprise to say the least. I mean, I didn't really think he'll text me, despite yesterday's date. Which I can't stop thinking about. So I was practically jumping up and down in excitement when he texted me that he was going to pick me up at 3 to take me somewhere. I asked him where, but if course he didn't tell me. Why do boys do that? Anyway, he just told me to where something comfortable yet casual.

It was kind of hot outside, so I decided to wear shorts, with black lace design at the bottom. And a dark blue, white striped tank top that was silky and a curved hem. Lastly putting on all white converse. I took a hair-tie with me, along with my phone, wallet and key of course.

When I closed by bedroom door, the doorbell rang. I quickly, and quietly, checked on my uncle to see if he was still asleep. He was. I closed the door, and ran downstairs. I opened the door to a smiling, eyes twinkling, Andrew. And when he seen me, his eyes seemed to brighten more.

"Hey."I smiled at him. My heart seeming to melt a little of seeing him.

"You look beautiful, Zoe."He says quietly, softly. He steps closer to me, then grabbing me softly by the waist and pulling me to me. As if automatically, I wrapped my arms around his neck. But I know there's a blush on my cheeks. Good thing he can't see me. Andrew nuzzled his face against my neck, making me giggle. And I could of swore I hear Andrew say 'And all mine.' But I ignored it, and layed my head on his chest, inhaling his scent of strangely of strawberries and some kind of cologne.

"Ok, we should go. I've got somebody I want you want to meet."he tells me, grabbing me by the hand, guiding me to a truck with two dogs in the back.

I instantly smiled, "Oh my god. They're so cute!"I say. I let go of Andrew's hand, and ran to the dogs. Rubbing one of the dogs head, behind the ears, I asked "What are their names?"

Andrew came up behind me, and put an arm around me. "Well, the one you're petting, she's a girl and her name is Emma." He then ruffles the dog next to Emma, the German Shepherd. "And this guy here, his name is Luke."

I stopped petting Emma, and went over to Luke. "Well, I think their adorable." I say, holding onto Luke's face. Luke seems to like what I said, because he licks my face and I laugh.

"Well, that's good, 'cause they seem to like you too. Now, get in the car."he tells me.

"Ooo, Mr. Bossy." I mock playfully.

"Be quiet."he says, and hits me in the butt...I let out a squeak, and blush a deep red. I hit him in the arm, and climb into the car. "Oh come on Zoe, don't hide from me." He says to me, and tries to take my hands.

But I slap them away. "No, go away."I tell him, glaring at him with arms crossed. Andrew just chuckles, and closes the door. And a minute later, he climbs into the drives seat. Andrew turns on the radio, and we sit in silence.

Until he turns into a park full of people... Well, of course there's people. I just haven't really been out. At all. So I don't really like being around people. "Um soo... I guess uh... that we're going to a park?"I say stupidly.

Andrew chuckles, and opens the door and gets out. And I follow him out. "Yea, we are. We are going to give the dogs a walk. So, which dog do you want?" he asks. He connects the leash with the collar on both dogs. He tugs on both the leashes, and the dogs jump out of the trunk.