𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩

𝟏𝟖 || 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝

Estelle

It's been a week, Aldric has picked me up from work everday with both Moon and Sunlight - His car - without complaining.

It's been the most amazing week, excluding the part where Aldric told me he has a stalker. One that stalks me too. I found out yesterday, we have no idea who it could be. ''Maybe they printed a camera on you... just saying..'' I whisper as we sit in the car in complete silence.

''Cute suggestion but no, they could be here right now and you have to be careful Estelle, seriously.'' Aldric stops joking, just in the moment did I realise how serious he was about this.

''Aldric.. you shouldn't worry about me, the stalker is after you not me. And if they do try something with me, I'll make sure to tell you'' I smile when his face softens, ''Okay'' Aldric looks less stressed, he makes an U-turn and drives us to mcdonalds.

''Woah, I didn't think you'd actually do it'' I smirk as I clap my hands on my thighs. I decided on wearing a black dress today since the sun has been shining a lot recently.

''Aren't you cold?'' Aldric asks as he contniues driving. I look at him confused, before looking at my thighs covered with goosebumps ''Oh, well not really'' I chuckle awkwardly.

Aldric doesn't look like he's buying it, ''You can borrow my hoodie'' I brush my hair behind my ear as I smile, ''It's okay, I mean its your hoodie so-'' I don't get to finish my sentence before he takes his hoodie off and hands it to me.

I look at him stunned, no words can form out how I'm feeling, how my inner child is basically dancing. ''Oh um- thanks..'' I feel my face heat up as I drag his hoodie over my head.

Aldric gives me one of those manly nods as a 'you're welcome'

___

After ordering and eating in his car while talking about how Flora and his band mates are during concerts, did I realise how much I enjoy his company.

''Oh god, she's the one who screams so loud when we enter and when we leave?'' Aldric laughs, I nod while laughing so hard I can't even breathe. ''Oh my god! She once had a sign that said 'Fockereme' ''

Aldric laughs so hard, it almost makes my heart melt. ''Fockereme? What does that even mean? Fovere but in fuck me mode?'' I nod, my laughter doesn't die down.

Aldric calms down as he stares ahead of him, his smile is long gone but mine is still there. "You-" My phone starts buzzing, cutting me off.

Liam

Where are you?

Shit, I forgot about him coming home early today. I look at Aldric who's looking at me with his eyebrow shot up.

"Who is it?" He asks, grabbing his soda and taking a sip. I look at my phone and then him again. "I.. uh it's my brother.." I say awkwardly.

It's nothing to be awkward about, but having to admit that my brother texts me at 11pm is slightly awkward. Flora knows how strict Liam is, but thinking about telling Aldric about it makes me cringe.

He'd probably make fun of.

He nods, he takes his buzzing phone out from his pocket as he answers the call.

Liam

I'm with Flora, why?

I'm hungry and we don't
have any ramen, could
you go buy some?