Lover- Alessia Russo

9. Neighbors

I open the restaurant door and hold it open both Alessia and Lotte. As they go by they both say "thank you."

We step outside and Lotte starts walking Alessia follows her and I beside her. When we get close to the car I unlock it and Lotte gets in the front passenger seat. I go to the drivers side and open the back door for Alessia and she smiles and gets in whispering a thank you as she does. She's to polite. I think as I smile getting into my car.

"Who wants aux?" I ask with a laugh as I start the car. Lotte just shrug so I turn to Alessia and she smiles and shrugs I hand her the cord knowing she wants it and she connects her phone. As the music starts to play I put my hand on the back of the seat and look out the back window and pull out of the parking spot. As I pull out I sneak a glance at Alessia to see she's already looking at me. I smile and she realizes she been caught she just put her head down and looks at her phone.

"So uh where do I go?" I ask and look at Alessia through the rear view mirror.

"Oh yeah sorry." She says and leans forward putting her address into the gps. It looks familiar.

"Are you sure that's right?" I ask softly.

"Yup." She says with a smile and nod. I swear that's my street. I just shake my head and drive to where she put in. As we drive we talk about the most random things but as we get closer I realize this is my street.

I look at Lotte with a surprised expression but she doesn't look that surprised.

"You knew we lived on the same street?" I ask with a laugh.

"Oops." She says with a laugh and shrug.

"You live on this street too?" Alessia asks from the back.

"Yeah. I just moved in like 2 days ago." I say as I park in front of her apartment building. Which is only a few buildings away from mine.

"Oh cool, looks like we're neighbors!" Alessia says with a smile. I smile as well as I look at her through the rearview mirror.

"Well I uh I better get going. It's pretty late. Thanks for the ride and the food." Alessia says with a laugh and continues on with "Bye izzi. Bye Lotte." Alessia says as she steps out of the car. Lotte says goodbye but I just look outside and sigh. It's way too fucking dark for her to walk alone.

"I'll be right back. Lock the door." I say to Lotte and she just smiles and nods. I open the door and step out.

"Alessia wait up." I say and she turns around stopping and looking at me with a confused face. I catch up to where she is. Which didn't take long since she had only taken a few steps.

"What's up?"she says with a smile. Wow that smile.

"I just thought I'd walk you to your door. It's late and people are creeps." I say with a laugh. Alessia blushes and laughs.

"It's okay it's late you better get home." She says but I can tell she wants me to walk her as well. My point is proven when we hear a noise and she jumps.

"Come on. It's fine really. I wouldn't be able to fall asleep anyways not knowing if you're alright." I admit and I look down and see Alessia with a big smile on her face.

"Okay..." Alessia says and I put my hand at the small of her back and guide her to the door. Soon enough we make it to the door to her apartment building. But Alessia looks a little hesitant.

"You okay?" I ask softly.

"I uh could you-" Alessia says but stops herself clearly nervous to ask me something.

"Hey it's alright. You can talk to me. I would never judge you." I say softly almost timidly.

"C-could you walk me up to my apartment?" She asks and shys away from me. Dropping her head. I still see a slight blush on her face which makes me smirk a little.

"Of course less. Come on." I say. Her head perks up and she has a little smile on her face. Like she trying to hide it but I can see it. She unlock the door and I hold it open for her.

"Thank you." She says. She's to polite. This is just a small gesture. My parents taught me the right way to treat people. That's all I'm doing.

We start walking and Alessia suddenly says "I like the nickname by the way."

"Yeah?" I asks. She nods with a smile.

"Well I guess this is goodnight?" I say with a smile and joy clearly shown through my voice. As we get to her door. But I'm kinda...disappointed? Alessia nods. She opens her door and turn back to me as I lean against her door frame.

"Goodnight Iz. Thanks for everything tonight." She says with a smile. I like that nickname. Especially from her...

"Goodnight Alessia and of course it was nothing really." I say and step back. I wave at Alessia as I walk out of her apartment. She waves back and closes the door.

I get into my car and Lotte just smirks at me.

"What?" I say.

"Oh nothing." Lotte says and laughs while patting my back. I look at her and raise my eyebrows. I drive down the street to my apartment and we both get out.

"Well I'm gonna get going Tao's waiting at home." Lotte says with a big smile. He's the only guy I've ever thought has deserved her. He treats her the way she should and I can tell just by her smile that he may just be the one.

"Tell him I say hi!" I say as I turn the car off and we all get out.

"I will. Wait can I tell him you signed with arsenal?" She asks with a big smile. I laugh a bit at her excitement.

"Of course just tell him to keep it a secret until they announce it." I say and open my arms for a hug. Lottes one of the only people I'll actually hug. I've just always been like that. A very select few get hugs. No one else.

"I'll see you tomorrow." Lotte says as we let go of each other.

"We do have training." I say like a smart ass . She just rolls her eyes and gets in her car. I wave as she leaves.