The lights were blinding and the people had disregarded the others around them just to get a glimpse of the blonde headed boy . I was just trying to get passed . I didn't know who this boy was nor did I care . He was probably some ignorant famous person who cared for no one but himself, there's a lot of those around here .
Finally I was out of the swarm of girls with the occasional guy in the mix and I happened to get a slight glance at the boy everyone was fussing over . He was tall, blonde hair, broad shoulders, and tattoos . I would be lying if I said he wasn't attractive but at the moment that didn't matter . I needed to get to the restaurant my dad was at . I didn't know the name but I knew it was somewhere on Mission st . I had to meet my dad to discuss legal terms . My mother had died 3 weeks ago and since I'm only 16 and don't have any legal parent consent to live with someone I trust, so I have to live with my father .
Here's the deal on my dad . At a young age he used to beat my mom in front of me, he's an alcoholic, and a perv . I love my dad but I don't like him .
The restaurant was fancy and dimmed lightly . I looked around for a little bit and I didn't see my dad so I figured I went to the wrong venue until I heard my name being called . I turned around and seen him in all his glory . He was wearing a suit and tie with a man beside him almost wearing the same attire but carrying a black brief case . I figured he was the lawyer .
My dad engulfed me in a hug as we said our hellos . Before my mom had died I had never seen him . We moved to San Francisco when I was 12 and never kept in touch . Now that I see him I don't know what to say . When we got to our table and sat down our waiter came out immediately asking us what we'd like . I wasn't that hungry so I asked for some lemon water .
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The night dragged on and I zoned out for most of it and finally we were done . I walked out of the restaurant before anyone else . I was eager to get out of there . Hanging my head low I walked through the streets of my hometown . I was slightly hungry and needed a pick-me-up so I decided to go to the Ice Cream Bar . I hurriedly walked towards it and I was in such a rush that I bumped into someone at the door . I felt something cold on my shirt as I heard the person curse . I looked up and it was the boy from earlier .
"Damnit"
"I'm so sorry"
"It's fine I guess ." He grumbled .
"I could buy you another one I was going to get one for myself anyways" I offered
"No . I'll get my own" he mumbled back . I whispered an okay and walked inside . I remembered that he spilled ice cream on me so I went straight towards the bathroom and cleaned up a bit before going back out . I seen the boy at the counter talking to the cashier and I walked up and stood behind him with my eyes glued to the ground . I looked up at the boy and decided to pay him back for making him loose his ice cream so I took out my wallet and grabbed a $10 out . I poked his shoulder and extended my hand so he could take the money . He looked very confused so I explained why I was giving him the money .
"You can keep your money" he exclaimed
"But I made you drop your ice cream, I should at least pay for this one ."
"I have enough money to buy my own ice cream but thanks ."
"I'm gonna feel bad if you don't take it ." I said in almost a whisper .
"Fine ." He grumbled .
I handed him the money and he put it in his back pocket, looked at me, and then turned away to talk to the cashier again .
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When I got my ice cream I went over to a booth and sat alone . From everything that's happened in the past couple of weeks I shouldn't be giving my money away . All I have is my moms last paycheck . My mom ... I sighed . I missed her . She was my best friend, sure we fought but we always got over it . I didn't even realize I was crying until someone asked if I was okay . I mumbled a yeah but continued to cry .
"You don't seem okay ." The person said sitting across from me . I looked up and seen a boy with curly chestnut colored hair and a bandana around his head .
"It's nothing" I let out in an almost inaudible whisper .
"It's obviously something if you're crying about it . You don't have to tell me what it is but I really hate to see a pretty girl like you crying . I'm Ashton by the way ."
"Aurora"
"Hmm?" He asked
"My names Aurora ." I said looking up at him fully now .
"Oh sorry, I really like that name . It's pretty ."
"Thanks"
"You're welcome ." He smiled squinting his eyes . He was kind of cute .
"Ashton lets go !" I looked over to see the boy from earlier calling Ashton over as he held 3 things of ice cream . Ashton took out a piece of paper and wrote something down on it .
"If you ever need to talk to someone I'm always here ." He smiled and handed me the slip as he walked away .
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AN: Hey fam . Hope you like it so far . I'm going to be posting a new chapter every week . 😊
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