I fell in Love with a stranger

New kid on the block

Y/n - your name

*your POV*

Why did he ask me to go out this late to get groceries? Whatever, it's a quick walk there and a quick walk back. I might take my time though... I really love the night. And walking. As I head to the grocery store, I see some kids hanging out in an alley way on the other side of the street. I overheard them talking shit about someone by the name of Michael Steves. I decide not to bother them and keep moving. They looked like they had good homes, just not raised right. Oh well, none of my business.

I put my earbuds in and play the song Pull Up - Idrys Blck. I love it so much, I have it on repeat the whole time. I near the store so I take only one earbud out, in case someone tries talking to me. As I get the things my older brother asked me to get, I glanced outside and noticed that those kids had followed me. I must not have heard them because I was blasting my music and these earbuds block out a lot of sound. They look inside as I pretend I don't know they're there. I pay and when I turn around, the kids are gone. Hopefully for good, they looked like they're up to no good.

I head out with my one bag of groceries and start walking back the way I came. I was just about to put my other earbud back in when someone behind me had spoken. (Y- you)

?- "excuse me, miss, we're homeless and we haven't eaten in days... Would you mind sparing us some food?"

I turned around as quick as possible only to see those kids up close. There were three of them, all looked pretty well fed to me.

Y- "I'm not sure that's necessary, boys. You all look pretty well fed to me."

I said it pretty nicely, but they didn't take it well. They started grabbing at my bag and yelling "Give us the food!" I managed to loosen their grip, enough to get away, and made a break for it. I constantly looked back only to see them following me as best they can. I suddenly hit something and fell. I soon realized that someTHING, was a someONE. (B- boys, y- you, s- stranger)

B- "oh look, she went running to her boyfriend for help."

Were they mocking me? Before I could even open my mouth, they were kicking and hitting both of us. A car passed by, which was kinda unusual, these streets are normally very quiet at this time of night, but it stopped them and they ran away. What have I done?

Y- "I am so sorry.... I didn't mean to-"
S- "don't worry about it... Not the first time that's happened to me"

He stood up. He was kinda tall, with short hair. I could barely see anything though, there were no lamp posts near us at this corner. I soon realized he held out his hand to help me up.

S- "need help? You look a bit frightened."

He chuckled. I grabbed his hand and he pulled me up. Then he helped me pick up everything I dropped. My earbuds had flown off the back of my neck (they're wireless) and disappeared.

Y- "thanks. Where did my earbuds go? I don't see them anywhere."
S- "I don't have a clue. But you should head on home. It's too dangerous to be on this street this time of night.
Y- "maybe you're right... Again, I'm sorry I ran into you and got you jumped by some kids."
S- "again, it's perfectly fine. My name's Michael."

He held out his hand. I took it and we shook hands. They were kinda soft...

Y- "I'm y/n. Say, what's your last name?"
S- "Steves, why?"
Y- "oh... It's just that I overheard those kids talking about you earlier..."
S- "oh yeah, people do that."
Y- "you don't seem like the person they were describing though..."
S- "well, you don't know me that well yet"
Y- "true... Anyways I should get home...."
S- "should I walk you?"
Y- "I wouldn't mind it."

He was definitely NOT the person those kids were describing earlier. He was so kind and generous, those kids were saying he's mysterious and introverted and mean. He didn't seem like that at all. We reached my brothers apartment and he walked me up to the door.
Y- "welp, this is where I'm staying... With my brother.... Hey, thanks for walking me here. That was very kind of you, you didn't have to do that."
S- "no problem. It was nice to meet you y/n. Maybe we'll see each other again sometime?"
Y- "I would like that... Thanks."

I watch as he starts walking away then I walk inside. To my surprise, I see my older brother. (Ob- older brother)

Y- "hey! You're home!"
Ob- "yup! But only for a little bit. We have some time to talk though. So who was that outside?"
Y- "someone I ran into... Literally. His name is Michael Steves"
Ob- "oh no, you need to stay away from him."
Y- "what!? Why? He's really nice and-"
Ob- "he is not 'really nice', I've heard bad things about him and I don't want you getting in trouble."

I decided not to argue but I wasn't going to stop seeing Michael (not like that, as a friend).

Y- "fine.... Whatever you say. Here's your stuff"

I put the bag on the counter and go to my room. I looked at my phone and realized I never found my earbuds. Oh well... I can get a new pair, hopefully. I had dropped out of school because it wasn't any use where I wanted to go in life. I decided to go to sleep and hopefully everything will turn out okay tomorrow.

Gonna end it there, sorry guys. It was a little short and I sincerely apologize. I'll try to make next chapter longer but for now thanks for all the support, it's greatly appreciated! Stay tuned for the next chapter!