The Beginning to Our End

Chapter 20

Song: 'Thinking of You' by Katy Perry

NPOV

11:25 AM

Noodle is laying on Lauren's lap listening to her talk on the phone as she pets her softly.

L- How much rent would I pay you if I moved back in?
N- Lern, you're moving back in!?!?
L- ....I don't want to freeload in your house Stevie....
N- Does this mean I get more food again?
L- It's not like every ounce of my money goes into food. Ok maybe most of it, but I need nourishment, I'm a growing human. And on days like today when you're super busy I can watch the cats and feed them.
N- Lern! Lern! Lern!

Noodle sat up standing on Lauren's leg trying to get to the phone to talk some sense into Stevie.

L- Even Noodle wants me to come back, she's hella excited. Come on Stevie please.
N- Yeah come on Stevie!

Lauren's eyes got big and she went from pouting to a huge smile. Noodle hopped to the floor and she got up cheering and jumping around.

L- Thank you Stevie! I swear you won't regret this.

Lauren finished her conversation relatively quickly since Stevie dragged into a sidebar conversion with someone else. She flopped into the couch with her legs crossed over the arm of it as she stared at the ceiling. She and Danny haven't spoken since he found out about Ally, and Lauren was worried about his safety. She'd texted and called her husband multiple times with no luck at all. He hadn't gone to Ali's place or contacted anyone until two nights ago when he texted Lauren. She sighed as she read through the messages for what felt like the thousandth time.

Danimal- I'm safe don't worry.
Lolo- Where are you? When will you be coming home?
Danimal- Yeah about that... I can't just come back...
Lolo- Why not are you in some kind of trouble?
Danimal- No I'm not really in the right mindset to talk to anyone let alone live with anyone...
Lolo- What about us...?

L- Read at 11:35 PM.

Lauren threw the phone watching it hit the wall and land face down on the ground before covering her eyes with her arm.

L- Fucking bullshit.

LPOV

11:45 AM

I heard the front door unlock and open and someone, who I assumed was Stevie, sigh. There were whispers and the light shuffling of feet and the sound of keys being put down.

L- You don't have to be quiet Stevie I'm awake. How was work?

I sat up stretching and yawning and heard a familiar chuckle, one I haven't heard in a long time.

A- Honestly I was wondering the same thing.

I turned around and I swear I could've passed out from my shock. I got up and jumped into Ally's arms happy tears falling on her shoulder as she caught me.

L- Stevie said you were dead.
A- Miracles tend to happen.

I pulled away from the hug wiping my tears and smiling like an idiot. I have so many questions and concerns I don't know where to start.

A- Before you bombard me with questions I'd like to grab some grub.
L- Where to?

She thought for a moment before a smile appeared and her eyes lit up like a child on Christmas morning.

A- Fatburger!
L- Let's go.

I laughed as she jumped around cheering like the goofball she is and it warmed my heart making me forget about my problems as we left the house laughing and talking.