Running

Chapter Seven

*Ten Minutes Later*

I was on the couch, messing with my fingers. "Hope, do you have anything to read?" I asked, looking up at her.

"Maybe, but we're going. So, you don't need to have a book." She said, pulling me up off of the couch.

"Sweet, see ya later Tobin." I said, giving her a smile.

Tobin gave me a nod before putting on her glasses to read a book. Which happened to be the fourth Harry Potter book.

Hope and I walked out and met up with the others at the elevator. I looked at everyone and took in their outfits.

Hope has on a black tank top, pink denim shorts, black scandels on, a white cross necklace, and her hair was worn down. This is the most casual I've seen her dressed so far.

Ashlyn has on a black "Be a good person" shirt in all capital letters, baggy black jeans, black scandals, and her hair is tied back in a tight bun.

Ali has on a dark blue Penn State University shirt, a jean jacket, black joggers, white Nike shoes and her hair is pulled back into a bun.

Sydney has on a light blue shirt, a beige overcoat, light blue leggings, tan pointed toe heels, a beige purse, and her hair is down.

"Ready?" Ashlyn asked me.

"Yeah," I said pushing the button to go down. We all walked in and started talking.

"This will be one of the few times we'll be able to go shopping without the whole team coming." Sydney commented.

"I wouldn't mind having the whole team come. They're all cool." I said, shrugging my shoulders.

"If we're all cool, then you don't have a favorite aunt?" Ashlyn asked.

I couldn't help but laugh. "I do, my favorite aunt so far is probably Aunt Kling. But that may change."

The others rolled their eyes. Knowing that once Meghan is told about this she will rub it into their faces.

Soon the elevator came to a stop. We all walked out together. "Are there any good stores in there?" Ali asked.

"No, we'll take her out of here to choose clothing. Probably way more shops." Sydney said.

We all walked out to find some fans waiting outside. "Kelley, you look different." A fan said.

I couldn't help but laugh and shake my head. "I'm not Kelley, I'm Perry S-"

Ash then butted in. "Sauerbrunn. She is Becky's cousin."

"What?" I asked as they dragged me off with them. I'm not Becky's cousin, and why was Ashlyn so quick to react?

"Oh, here's a good store." Hope said, taking charge at the head of the group. We all followed her and felt the cool air conditioning. It felt very nice.

"Wow, there are a lot of cute outfits here!" Ali said, leafing through the rack.

I just kind of sat back and watched the girls pick through clothing. And they have a pretty good fashion sense.

"Oh, here's one." Ashlyn said, pulling out a few items of clothing.

I walked up to Ashlyn and smiled at her. "I like it." Ashlyn laughed and placed the items in the large cart.

"One point for Ashlyn, let's see who can beat that." Ashlyn teased the others, draping an arm around my shoulders. The other's laughed, and began looking once more. They needed to try and one up that.

"How about this? You can wear it out to formal team dinners with us. Or for a romantic date." Sydney said, trying to paint a picture in my head.

"She wont want that. Perry seems more like a tom boy." Ashlyn said.

"So? Megan's a tom boy and still wears dresses." Sydney retorted, looking at me.

"Guys, guys I like the outfit. You can put it in the cart." I said, breaking up the little bicker battle.

Syd smiled and stuck her tounge out at Ash before walking over and putting the outfit in the cart.

I left the two an went over to another area. After a few minutes I was able to find something I liked. I walked over and placed it in the cart. The other's were too busy looking to notice the outfit being put in the cart.

Wow, these girls are competitive! I thought, looking at them. I let out a sigh, leaning against a rack. 

My life has changed so much over the past few days. And it's been going by quickly. I looked over and watched Hope's face. It was a bit tight, like she was stressed.

I walked over and tapped on her shoulder. She turned her head to look at me. "Yes?"

"I was just wondering if you would like some help." I said somewhat awkwardly.

Hope had a smile loosen up her once tight face. "Sure. The other's are probably going to hate me for it though."

I laughed and helped her pick through the clothing.

*Two Hours And Twelve Outfits Later*

At the first store Hope won, which is no big surprise since I helped. At the other stores we pretty much motered in and out. So there was no competition.

I gave the bags to the women and smiled. "OK, if anyone asks I'm at lunch with Ashlyn."

They nodded as they held the bags. "We need to have lunch sometime soon." Sydney said, placing a hand on my shoulder.

"For sure." I said.

The other hugged us goodbye before going on their way. I turned to Ashlyn with a happy smile on my face.

"Ready to go Kid?" The blonde asked, ready to walk.

"Yeah, my stomach is going freaking nuts." I said, laughing. Then we began walking.

QUESTION TIME

Where would you like Ashlyn and Perry to eat?

What do you think Perry will do next?

And who will she do it with?

Author's Note: I am so sorry for the shortness of this chapter. I promise I'll make the next one longer! :)