The Fighter

Chapter Two

I glanced toward Ari and she looked a bit worried. Tons of questions run through my head. There are a lot of consequences that may come from this. Without thinking I reach for the passenger door and climb in. Ariana takes the seat behind me.

"Can you at least tell us your name?" Ari says as he starts to drive off.

"Liam," he says, not taking his eyes off the road. I can't help but study all the tattoos on his body. He is no where near my type, but he's so beautiful. He turns to look at me and I quickly look away.

"So where are we going?" he asks. I don't answer, hoping Ariana will.

"Just go 5 blocks down and turn left to the apartments," she responds. I glance in the review mirrors to see her face. She must've seen me looking at her because she keeps making weird faces, I can't help but laugh.

"What's so funny?" Liam turns to me.

"Nothing. I just thought of something," I lie. Something about him is weird, he's not like most guys. He's a jerk, probably abuses all of his girlfriends, I don't even want to find out. Liam finally pulls up to the parking lot and I climb out, glad to make it alive. I don't speak to Ariana until we get to the elevators so I know Liam won't be there to hear us.

"What the hell just happened?" I ask her as soon as we walk in. An elderly lady is standing there staring at me, I give her an apologetic look not realizing she was there.

"Well, we just got a ride home from a dangerous boy who's probably americas most wanted," she laughs and I can't help but giggle along with her. My phone vibrates while we're in the middle of talking about what just took place a few minutes ago.

Unknown Number: Hey :) it's Niall, the blonde guy from earlier. Xxx

Ari must've read the message since she's cooing and making kissie faces. I glare at her. I reply back to him as we make our way into our apartment room.

Niall: so what's up? Got any plans tomorrow? Maybe we can catch a movie or go out to dinner?

I place my phone on the counter without responding then I rush to the bathroom. I glance in the mirror and put my hair in a messy bun and throw on a pair of sweatpants and an old t-shirt. By the time I walk out of the bathroom I see Ariana quickly place my phone down and run off into the kitchen.

I retrieve my phone from the counter and see Niall saying he can't wait to see me.

"Ariana Juliet Brent what the hell, what if I had plans!" I screech. I honestly don't want to go on a date with Niall, he seems too sweet and innocent. She smirks at me then chugs down a glass of orange juice.

"Aww, I love you too Vanessa," she smiles. I roll my eyes and make my way to the couch. I grab a peppermint from the table and pop it into my mouth as I turn on the tv. I flip through the channels until Girl Code comes on.

"I swear I'd go lesbian for the red head," Ari says as she takes a seat on the couch across from me. I feel my eyes get heavy as we get deeper into the show.

*

I wake up by the sound of my phone vibrating.

Unknown Number: hello.

I don't reply since it kind of creeped me out. It's 4 am and somebody decides to text me like I'd actually be awake. I ignore it and go back to sleep until it vibrates again.

Unknown Number: I'd love to see you.

It's even creepier than the first one. I decide to block the number and forget it all happened. I fall back asleep yet again until another message pops on my screen.

"What the actual fuck can I please get some sleep," I yell and laugh when I see Ari jump. She doesn't open her eyes even just a bit.

Niall: goodmorning beautiful xx

I look at the time. 10:46. It feels like I've been sleeping for only a few minutes. I respond with a simple hello and make my way to the kitchen make some coffee for Ariana and I.

While the coffee is on I make my way downstairs to get the mail until I notice white roses laying in the middle of the corridor.

To: Vanessa it reads. There's no name so I assume its from Niall since he has a big crush on me. I take it inside and gently lay it on the table as a center piece. How does he even know where I live? Probably Ariana, I sigh. I walk back out to the elevator. It's freezing cold, I should've brought a jacket with me. I quickly tiptoe to to the mail boxes and grab the mail then rush back to the elevator.

I'm startled to see Ariana awake when I get back, she normally sleeps until the afternoon.

"Well good morning sunshine!" I exclaim as I fling my arms around her.

"I think you better save that for your date tonight with Niall," she laughs as she unwraps my arms from around her back. I grab my cup of coffee and sit with my legs crossed on the couch.

"I don't even have anything to wear, I guess that means I can't go," I sigh hoping she would let me back out.

"You're a terrible liar, even if you didn't have anything I'd lend you clothes. I'm gonna give you a makeover for your date tonight. Don't worry about anything," she grins.

"Sure, as long as I don't look like a slut and I don't have makeup plastered all over my face." I reply.