My Godfather is Who?

Chapter 9

Alex

The warm smell of latte hits me as I open the door to a small coffee shop outside of town. The sign reads 'Coffee Corner, Come on in'. There's an older, crabby looking woman behind the counter. She looks at me with disgust, I almost forgot I put my 'Life's A Bitch' shirt on this morning. I can't even imagine the look she'd have given me if I put my lip ring in right about now. I order a mocha espresso and sit at a table for two in a corner by the window and wait. Ally wanted to meet some place small and private. In town at Starbucks there would be a ton of people and possibly fans. She never liked being around when a ton of fans were there, it made her feel uncomfortable. I pick up my drink from the counter. As I head back to my seat I see her walking in. She smiles. "Be right back." she says, putting her purse down and going to order. I watch her. It's like a dream, like back in the day when we'd go out on dates, before she went off to college. I can't believe how much I've missed her and now... Bam! We've planed a whole day, coffee, the lake, and dinner. It may sound like a strange date, but it's our kind. Most people think my music makes me the kind of guy that likes to sleep around and isn’t very romantic, but with Ally I found a sweet side. Not to say I didn’t sleep around before and after her. Ally joins me with her drink and sparks up a conversation. That's something else I've missed. She always knew how to make a real conversation, knowing how much I hate small talk. I smile and nod and get lost in her cat eyed greens, like the old times. I constantly remind myself that this is no Softy's dream. It’s real.

Ally and I go back and forth for what feels like forever, with words, both deep and meaningless at the same time. It's so perfect. My phone buzzes. "Sorry. It could be Stella, so I need to check" I say looking down at my phone. "Don't worry about it. Parenting nerves." she replies with a smile. Parenting? I still remember laughing with the guys in and out of bars, laughing how much we’d suck as parents.

Is it cool if Hayley stays over? I have a plan that may give her a <3 attack! XD pretty pretty pretty plllllllzzzzzz!?!?!!? - Stella

I laugh and shake my head.

Sure...as long as you guys don't play with fire! ....and your plan involves her obsession with me doesn't it? -Alex

THNKUTHNKUTHNKU! THANK YOU! .....and maaaaayyyybbbbeeeee: 3 -Stella

I laugh again. "Sorry again. Stella wanted to know if she could have a friend over and you know, acting like a weird teenage girl again." I say. Ally laughs. "You never did understand teenage girl and it seems you still don't." she says shaking her head. "And I never will...." I say.

We finish our drinks and head to my car. "Leaving your car here?" I ask a little puzzled when she walks to mine. "What? No, no I walked. I figured I live close enough and yeah..." she says. 'Duuhhhh Alex!' She climbs in and we drive to a quiet lake, one we used to spend many hours of many days at. Memory Lane. We don't plan on swimming, because the weather's getting cold. Both of us have our hand in our jacket pockets as we walk side by side down the board walk. Neither of us say anything for a while. We just stare out at the water and watch our breath turn white as it escapes our mouths. "I missed you so much Alex. I missed our times we shared. Sometimes I wish I wouldn't have gone away, but I need out of this little town and I couldn't bare it that you were always gone, but when I left I realized how much I felt like I needed you. I went to a few of your shows...'Alone and In the Dark’ huh?" Ally says, doing what she and I do best, pouring her heart out. She was my outlet for inspiration and when she left I used the heart ache for a new sound.  "Yeah....But it's probably best you went, I mean, I know you never liked small places and your dreams were big, but look you're back. That has to be a sign, right?" I ask. "I-I don't know, but you're right, I'm back and...Maybe things can go back to how they were....I mean if you want" She says. I feel my heart skip. Things go back how they were between Ally and me? The way they were heading was me falling helplessly in love. Or at least I think that's what it was...If that could happen all over it could be like a little family. Me, Ally, and Stella....and maybe add another member or....No I’d suck as a real father, remember?  "I-I would really like that." I say. She smiles up at me and slips her hand into mine. Damn, am I going soft?