'She Doesn't Get It' - A Josh Hutcherson Fanfic.

part eight.

Part 8, Thalia's POV:

I woke up quite early since the 'rents were coming over. I was nervous but I tried not to let Josh notice. What if they don't like me? I think,  What if they think i'm some weird fan?  These type of thoughts were racing through my head at a million miles a second.

I snuck out the house at 8 AM without my phone and my wallet in a little over the shoulder brown bag. I wanted Josh to rest and give him time to rest and what not.  I walked down the street and caught a taxi to the nearest grocery store. I got dropped off a block away and had to walk the rest but I didn't mind, I enjoy walking under the now summer sun. I was down the street and a pap came out of nowhere and jumped in front of me following me into the store. I didn't know what to do so I just ran inside the store, I got a trolly and decided I should cook fettucine alfredo with mashed potatoes, cooked vegetables, and grilled chicken as a side. I bought the ingredients along with drinks such as varieties of sodas, wine, and juice with a pack of redbull. I saw the pap following me and notified the security guards and kicked him out.

I check out and continue on to another taxi and got home. I unpack the supplies and clean the house while Josh was sleeping. This guy must've been tired. I fix the living room and dining room along with the kitchen. I finish and look at my phone with 3 new messages derived by my dad and two from my mom saying they can't wait. I realize it's 2:30 PM and Josh is still sleeping. He did mention he can stay asleep until 3 or so. I shrugged it off and hopped in the shower to wash off the sweat and dew. I hear a noise coming from the door and instantly thought that I was gonna die. I peek out and couldn't hear or see anyone from the steam covering up the whole bathroom. 

I soon finish and hop out with my towel and see Josh has woken up but was still more than half asleep looking for me. He saw the groceries and asked where I was. I should tell him about the paparazzi.  

"A pap followed me into the store today." I whisper.

"What? Are you OK? Did they hurt you? Bother you? Touch you?" Before I could reply he opens his mouth again, "Why didn't you wake me, babe? I could've gone, this is my fault. I knew they would-"

I cut him off with a hug. He seemed to be stressed or something. Relationships can be hard but not as hard when you're dating a normal girl and you're a world-wide known celebrity. He seemed tense but soon caved in and hugged back.

"They didn't hurt me but followed me in the store and I told security so they kicked him out."

"I'm glad you're OK though."

"It's 3 now, wanna get ready to pick up the 'rents from the airport in a few?"

"Yeah, let me shower first." He lowered to my level and pecked my lips.

"Wait, wait." I gave him a passionate kiss in return. 

"Don't know what I did for that but thanks. I needed comfort." He smiled and walked to the bathroom. I realized I was still in my towel and went into the master bedroom where we both sleep now. I scoured through our closet and found a cute pair of denim jeans and wore a plaid flannel with a white shirt underneath matched with black flip flops. 

We drove to the airport separately so my parents can go in mine and catch them up alone and vice versa.

We got home and I showed my parents to the spotless guest room and made themselves comfortable since they're gonna be staying here for 4 days or a week. Same with Josh's parents.

Both of our mom's got along great, sharing stories on the patio sipping wine and enjoying the warm summer breeze of a beautiful view of night in LA.

The dad's were playing pool in the game room and discussed politics while Josh and I cooked dinner. He took care of the chicken and mashed potatoes and I had the fettucine and steamed vegetables. We were hoping for the best and set dinner. The table was rounded and the seating went from Josh, me, my mom, my dad, his dad, and his mom. We said grace and started eating. His mom and I got along great.

"So Thalia, is it?" She said with venom.

"Yes." I smiled politely.

"where are you planning to study college? what are your career choices?"

"I've been looking at the four colleges I've been accepted to, especially the nursing teachers because I wish to pursue a career in nursing."

"Four colleges you've been accepted to?" She said with disbelief.

"Yes, four." Josh but in next.

"So Mrs. Grace, what's it like with the weather differences? Do you like it here too, Mr. Grace?"

"It's lovely, Josh. Thank you. I love this breeze." My mother replied.

"It's nice here. Much hotter so I love this idea." Dad replied, while sipping his wine. 

I held Josh's hand underneath the table and we told them how we met and what his plans are.

He also mentioned that he has to go to Australia in 2 weeks. This is news to me. Why didn't he mention this to me?