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Chapter 16

*Ally POV*

I jolted up my bed instantly remembering the thoughts from last night. I looked over to my side and saw Stevie still deep in her sleep, though she did seem troubled. My heart ached a little when I saw the dry tear streaks on her face and by instinct, I laid back down and held her. "You are literally everything to me and I am so sorry I haven't been treating you like you are." I whispered even though I knew she couldn't hear me.

"I know." A soft but raspy voice suddenly said. I swallowed what was left in my dry mouth as she turned over to face me. I sighed and brushed the hair from her face. I took the time to find the words to say. "It was an impulse decision." I finally said. "I know." Stevie scanned my face. "The running away and getting drunk part was an impulse decision. I really didn't know what else to do." I continued. "I know." She said again in the same tone. I grew hesitant and gave her a look. "How haven't you left yet?" I asked her, slightly confused by her repetitive responses. Stevie didn't say anything. Instead, she got up and headed towards the bathroom. "Alright, I guess that counts as leaving." I mumbled sarcastically to myself once she left the room.

The amount of confusion she was causing me right now annoyed me. I wasn't sure if she was mad at me, I wasn't sure if she was just tired and being her non-morning self. If anything, I really hope that she's not having doubts about the relationship. I trust her entirely and we've already gone through how neither of us should be insecure but what if she was right about how bad of an idea this is? No, I shouldn't be thinking this.

The entire morning she was distant. I found myself working on an old song I wrote for Sam though it was only the instrumental; I couldn't bare to read over the lyrics I wrote but the beat was good. I tried not to worry or think about Stevie too much, based on the few words we exchanged this morning I figured all she needed was space. Still, I missed her. I questioned what I was doing, why I decided not to make her breakfast or to why I didn't just ask her to cuddle with me. Maybe I was the one who needed space. Either way, I missed her and I was hoping she'd want to talk soon. It's unfortunate we're not at the point of to where we understand each other so well that words didn't need to be exchanged though at least we kind of were.

Soon enough, Stevie finally came out of the bedroom. "Hey." I smiled up at her, attempting to ignore what I actually felt about the situation. "Hi." She blushed and I couldn't help but smirk. "Sorry I haven't been myself this morning, I just have a lot to think about." Stevie approached me and I put my guitar down. "You are acting like yourself." I told her abruptly. Not like she wasn't, she was just distant and that was okay. She tilted her head and ignored my comment, "Are you okay now?". It took a while but I nodded. "I really am okay, I'm sorry you had to see me like that." I apologized in the most sincere voice I could muster yet I hoped Stevie wouldn't catch the shame in my tone. "I'm going to drop by my place and get some clothes since I want to stay with you for a few days, is that okay?" Stevie told me. "Yes, that's more than fine." I told her excitedly, I probably had the biggest smile right now and it made me really happy that that made Stevie laugh. "Do you wanna come?" She interrupted her own laughter. I shook my head. "I would, but I'm really tired.". Stevie nodded understandingly before giving me a peck on the lips and leaving.

I decided that maybe I should be romantic and set something up as a way to apologize for my behavior before she gets back. I nodded in agreement to the idea even though it was my own and began to gather some chairs and blankets.

*Stevie POV*

Though I was slightly disappointed that she didn't want to come, at the same time I was thankful. I'm starting to doubt everything now. I felt so loved and I thought I was loved but seeing Ally act like that made me question if I really was just a rebound to her. Making eye contact with her this morning was difficult, it reminded me of last night when she looked at me and all I saw was nothing but pure resent and anger. But gosh, whenever she looks at me it makes me weak to my knees, like I didn't have to worry about anything.

I arrived to my apartment and figured I should probably call Moonshine and ask if she can drive my car over to Ally's and if she can hopefully catsit. Besides, I haven't talked to her in a while.

Once she was here she kept giving me looks. "You okay?" She raised an eyebrow at me. I nodded silently, "Yeah, just a rough night." I sighed. I wanted to talk to her about Ally but I realized she didn't even know about us. God knows what she would say if I told her what's going on with Ally and I, she'd probably want to slap me in the face to "snap out of it" after I'd tell her I was in love with a girl I pretty much almost just met. But I really wanted to at least talk to her about something. I knew I could always talk to Ally but Moonshine knew me better than anyone and our schedules rarely ever matched. "So Tedd's coming to LA in a couple weeks." I announced. Moonshine frowned from shock. "Tedd? I haven't heard that name in years." She seemed almost happy when I mentioned him. I don't blame her, we shared some pretty interesting times with each other. I chuckled, "Yeah.." I was contemplating whether or not to bring up that I was seeing someone, Moonshine seemed to take notice of my concentration. "Maybe we can reminisce, set up a brunch or something." She suggested. "I'm actually planning on meeting with him to do that." I added. Her face lit up, "That's great!". I nodded, still contemplating whether or not to bring up Ally but I finally decided not to.

Our conversation drifted off and we were now outside. "So to where am I following you again?" Moonshine asked and I suddenly remembered that I had asked her if she can bring my car over. "T-this girl I'm seeing's apartment." I stuttered, hoping she wouldn't ask anymore questions. She seemed to shrug it off which I was thankful for.

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When I came back over to Ally's it was already noon. I was hoping so bad Ally would be up to cuddle, I missed her so much even though I've only been gone for barely an hour. Then again we weren't really with each other most of the morning, so that probably explains a lot.

I entered the apartment and the first thing I noticed was Ally, standing a good distance away from the door but still directly in front of it as if she was waiting for me. I swallowed as I saw the way she was looking into me. I broke eye contact for a second to scan the room and noticed she had made a fort. I smiled and looked back at her, she was still staring at me and I swear her smirk made my heart beat ten times harder.

I know I have the same amount of control over her as she does with me, and probably more, but she makes me so nervous. I had no idea how she could make me feel so much at once. I tried to control myself but her gaze made it extremely difficult. I didn't realize I was holding my breath until I actually did run out of air. She slowly approached me, her eyes never breaking from mine, never breaking the gaze that trapped me in them. I felt as if my legs were about to give. "Why do you still make me feel so nervous?" I asked her, our foreheads touching. "Is that a bad thing?" She teased and her eyes moved towards my lips, her warm breath making me shiver. "No, it was just a question." I responded quickly, unable to breath from the tension. She looked back up to my eyes. "Hmph." She suddenly let go and gestured me over to sit down under the fort. Ally was teasing me, once again, but I guess I didn't mind it. No matter how much I was craving her lips I successfully managed to control myself and not give in. If this was a game she was trying to play, I wanted to win it.

Chapter wasn't edited and I realize that it was anti-climactic, I apologize for any mistakes or things that don't make sense. Also a very unprogressive chapter but hopefully that's fine. As always, thanks for reading! ^-^

Tedd's a cool name.

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