Nights Like these

Dating? (7)

      I woke up to a loud knock at the door. I groaned as bear yelped at the noise. "Go away!" I yelled at the door. "POLICE OPEN UP" I bolted awake and internally screamed. Fuck fuck fuck. This is it, I've been caught. I got up and ran a hand through my hair to look more presentable. I got up and walked down the hall and to the door. I swing it open and two police officers stood. "Hello Ms, we have a couple questions for you. May we come in?" I gulped, "I'm sorry but I'm a bit busy, could you just get to the point here?". The cop repositioned himself and smiled "Of course ma'am. We have reason to believe that you are connected to the disappearances around town. I advise you to stay home and out of trouble." I stood silently as he finished speaking "Y-yes sir." He smiled and both officers walked to their car. I closed the door and sunk to the floor panicking, suddenly my phone buzzed in my back pocket "hello dear, how has your day been?" Austin, of course he would text right now. I texted back and wiped the tears from my face. "Police just left" he instantly responded, "be there in 5". I texted back a simple "ok" and huffed. Wait..how does he know where I live? This guy is strange. I'm staring to worry about how much he truly knows about me. I pulled myself off the floor and went into the bathroom. I turned on the sink and washed my face. I looked in the mirror and grimaced at myself. How could I be so stupid! How could I get caught? I'm smarter than this I-. As I was lost in thought something caught my attention. There were three quiet knocks ringing off the door. I walk to it and open it. "May I come in?" Austin asked. I rolled my eyes and opened the door wider to let him slide past me. I watched him scan my apartment. I was embarrassed. I lived in such a tiny home compared to him. I couldn't ever afford luxury. "Well let's sit and talk hm?" Austin chirped and smiled at me. "Sure" I took a seat and motioned for him to do the same next to me. He took his seat and faced me. "I have a small business proposal for you. This could favor both of us. If you're up for it, that is." A look of confusion flased across my face. "Business? We don't have a business together." He chuckled at my statement. "I know that silly. But we both do the same things. So I suppose it's better to call it business than killing hm?" When he said that word it was like a new side of him flashed behind his eyes. I blushed a deep red and cleared my throat. "Okay what is this proposal you speak of?" He nodded and motioned his hand between the both of us. "Would you like to be my girlfriend? If you accept, you could live in my home. I could keep you out of trouble." He smiled. I blushed even darker "H-how would that help you?" He sighed and pushed a piece of hair behind my ear "Because you my dear Ophelia, have caught my interest"