Remember Us (Stevie and Ally)

Chapter 12 : F like...

Stevie sat on the pavement in front of the diner, waiting for her mom to come after staying inside for 2h and a half. She was nervous, rubbing her hands against each other. What if Ally came ? Would she talk to her ? Would she even look at her ? She felt so dumb after getting lost so far away from home. Stevie put her head between her hands.

Another hour passed before she heard a car. It was her mom. She tried to see if there were other persons inside. There was somebody. Her heart skipped a bit but when the car approached, she could notice it was her dad. She didn't know if she was relieved or saddened by that. Maybe she wanted Ally to come after all. Maybe she needed to see her face. She was even more lost that she was before. The car parked in front of her and Stevie got up. Both her parents got out and rushed to her.

Stevie's mom - Stevie ! I was so worried ! Are you crazy ?!?

Stevie - I'm so sorry mom... I wasn't thinking.

Stevie's dad - Sure you weren't !

Stevie - I know... Please.. Can we go home now ..?

Stevie secretly hopped Ally was on the back seats but from here, she couldn't see, her parents blocked the view.

Stevie's mom - Sure. Let's go

Stevie reached the back door but no one was there. Disappointment showed on her face but her parents didn't notice. She clicked her seatbelt and waited to come back home. She had completely forgot about her car so when her mom parked next to it on the way home, she didn't move. She was asleep. Her father took her keys in her bag and got out of the car. He took the drivers seat of Stevie's car and turned the car around, ready to follow the family car back home. When he saw his daughter so exhausted on the back seat, he couldn't wake her up. Beside, it could be really dangerous to drive while being tired. 

Stevie woke up when the motor was turned off. She was at her home.

Stevie's mom - You're home, your father parked your car. Here's your bag, you should go inside and don't wait too long before getting some rest. And please... Never do that again without thinking. It could have gone horribly wrong.

Stevie looked down and mumbled "sorry" to her mom. She got out of her seat, kissed her mom and went to hug her dad before they went back to their house. She watched the car go and then entered her house. She was surprised that the light was on when she came in.

Stevie - Is somebody here ?

Someone cleared there throat in the living room. Stevie carefully went there and found a worried Ally, sat on the couch. The girl couldn't even look at her, she was looking at her knees, clearly uncomfortable. Stevie was looking at her, waiting for her to speak.

Ally - I'm sorry..

Was all that Ally could say. After a long and awkward silence. 

Ally - I'm sorry you saw that kiss. I'm sorry you had to think I initiated it. I'm sorry it hurt you. I'm sorry you had to go far away because of me. And it could have gone wrong and then it would have been all my fault and I couldn't bear something happening to you and..

Seeing Ally in such a state broke her heart. All her anger disappeared when she mentioned the fact that she didn't kiss him. He did. And the fact that she actually cared for her.

Stevie - Hey, Ally breathe, I'm here, I'm fine. It was my fault I got away, not yours. It was my decision. Do not take the blame for me. I was just mad and jealous. But now..

Ally - I really am sorry... I might not remember our story but one thing is sure. That kiss made me realize that I'm not the same girl I was before meeting you, even if I don't remember. Something inside me remembers. It felt wrong to kiss him, even if he technically was the one kissing me. There's a part of me that stills remember the effect you have on me. Please don't push me away. I want to make things right but in order to do that, we have to start all over again... The question is, would you have the patience for it...

Stevie - What do you mean ?

Ally - I mean, we can start by being friends. I need to learn to know you all over again because you know a lot about me but I do not about you. I want to take things slow but... Will you stay..?

Stevie was shocked by that revelation. Of course the idea of being friends didn't enchanted her but she could understand the circumstances. It was actually the right thing to do. Ally was looking at her face, trying to read the emotions.

Stevie - Ok, we can do that. I understand. And of course I have the patience for it.

Ally - One last thing... I think it's better if we allow each other to see.... Other persons.. I'm afraid that if we don't, we go too fast. Are you ok with that ...?

Stevie - Yeah, of course. We're friends, we should not be exclusive.

Stevie was obviously lying but what was she supposed to say ? On the other hand, Ally felt relieved. An awkward silence settled between the two girls

Ally - I should probably get going now, you must be exhausted. Goodnight, see you on Monday at uni.

Stevie - Goodnight

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Hey guys !!! Hope you liked this chapter. I know I took things slow but ally doesn't remember Stevie at all, it would be like dating a stranger so it sounds logical to me ! Anyway, have a great almost week end ! Don't forget to leave comments and votes

A la prochaine !