neighbour || 5sos [book 2]

seven; partners in crime

B R A Y L E E

A week passed since Luke's little secret birthday fancy-dinner-party. And not even once he came to visit or give a call. Like he just vanished. Same with Ashton. Their company was rising these days so he had often to work over night.

Being the independent woman I am (like our queen Beyonce says, who runs this motha--), I decided to spend some quality time on my own. Which basically meant watching first four seasons of Friends while eating butter popcorn, laying on the couch as whale but that's not important.

But today I wanted to leave my homeless man alter ego at home and go shopping like a normal human being. Also I seriously needed to see sun, Luke was so right, I looked like a Bella Cullen cosplay before she actually became vampire with all that slaying make up. Just a deadly white stone face.

I lost pretty much all my friends while being in Sydney and the ones who remained just suddenly disappeared through this year.

Since I returned I didn't get to go shopping (and I seriously needed new clothes, the only new thing in my closet was that forbidden dress and I don't think I could get away with that) so I grabbed my car keys and went for an adventure. Well, if you can call wandering around mall an adventure.

When I got there, suddenly I remembered how much I hate mall. All those screaming annoying people walking around like they own the world, it disguisted me. It was making me want to forget about some clothes, get a cheeseburger and ran for my ass.

I didn't bother exploring other shops, I found it boring. I already had my king and it was Urban Outfitters. I always feel so basic here it hurts me but in a good way.

I tried on some sweatshirts and graphic tees when I suddenly remembered I am grown up woman and I should probably dress like that. Yeah whatever.

What looked like a black sweather and skinny jeans turned into shitload of clothing and at the cashier I was actually scared if I can afford that. Then I realized I took Ashton's SOS credit card because he pissed me off and world was pink and unicorny again.

With two full bags in my hands, I had no idea what to do next so I casually walked to the local bookstore, which was basically heaven on Earth.  Because, is there something more fun then checking books for three hours and then getting nothing because you are completely broke? Yeah, I thought so.

I found this interesting book called Why we broke up and since I am rebel and thug, I started reading first few pages. It was so good and I got really into it. Maybe too much.

''Watch out!!''

''What?'' I looked around to see who was screaming when I got knocked down. ''Ouch what the hell,'' I cursed when I saw blonde girl laying on top of me. 

She blinked at me twice as she was surprised how did she end up here. ''Oh, I am really--'' she didn't finish her sentence as she got cut off by one of the employers. ''Hey you! What are you doing with that book?! Stop right there or I am calling the security--HEY!!'' That girl didn't give a damn as she got on her legs and ran away. I didn't know what to do cause I was so shocked so I just sat there like an idiot. 

''And you!!'' The employer shouted at me, obviously losing his shit. What, me? Why me? ''Don't you even dare to go after you friend or I am seriously gonna call--'' Oh. I didn't care about his threats, all I wanted now was to get out of here. I throw the book away, hitting that dude right in the face, and ran for my life.

As I was getting near to the exit, I started cursing at myself how stupid idea that was. I could just tell him the truth, that I have nothing to do with that whoever that was. That I am sweet innocent angel-- Well, too late for that. Blinded by the sudden sun light, I started looking for that blondie as I was going down the street.

''Ehm.'' Suddenly, someone tapped on my shoulder and I was ready to show them some kung-fu skills that I don't have. I turned around but only to face that stranger. I am not into girls, seriously, but I gotta say, she was drop dead gorgeous. With her long curly blonde hair and dazzling chocolate brown eyes and amazing figure-- she could be a model. She was so much prettier than me. ''I am really sorry about what happend back there. I wasn't looking where I was going. Did I cause you trouble?''

I didn't really know what to say. To be honest, I think I caused myself more trouble than she did now. ''It's okay,'' I smiled and she smiled back, but something definitely wasn't okay in this situation. ''Can I ask you? Why were you even running away?''

Her smiled didn't go away, but there was a shade of guilty now. ''You know, I am going to college and I really needed this book for my studies but they are so expensive. I didn't have money so I needed to get it for free.''

''What?!'' I blurted out, covering my mouth afterwards. ''You mean you stole it?'' I whispered the last part, quickly looking around if someone is trying to chase us. 

''You can say I stole it, or that I just borrowed it for a really really long time. Look, I am working so I can even live. I had to find a way how to get this book cheap but it wasn't on any bazaar. So, I tried this and now I have an English book.''

Now was the moment when I should decide if I am just gonna walk away because she is a thief.. or not. Actually, I found this girl nice and let's be real here, college is pretty overpriced am I right? 

''Anyway,'' she continued. ''I still don't wanna get caugh and since we are now something like partners in crime, we shouldn't separate for a while. Do you wanna go grab a coffee? Or maybe cheeseburger? I am pretty broke, well, you know,'' she laughed, ''and I really want to make this up for you somehow so, my treat. Deal?''

''Deal,'' I laughed and reached my hand to her. ''I am Braylee.''

''Wow, such a unique name.'' She shaked my hand, showing her teeth. ''I am Bryana.''

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- woop woop another chapter finally

guys I am currently thinking about dying my hair pink, blue or purple, should I go for it or nah? idkkk

Dominika x