Forever and Always. Second Edition to The We Are Family Series(Completed)

Part Thirthy-Three

     It has been three days since Michael and almost kissed. Life has been pretty normal other than the constant felling of butterflies in my stomach. I decided to go out to try to clear my head. Jenn and the boys had offered to watch the girls and I readily accepted. Ashton was home but he knew I needed some time to myself. I hadn't told him about Michael and I and I didn't plan on it.

     I decided to take a trip to Times square. While I rode on the bus, Paramore plays through my headphones. I rest my forehead against the cool bus window. My breath fogs up the glass slightly. Watching the people whir  by the bus I feel like I am in a fog. Getting off at my stop, I walk out into the damp air and breath in the fresh air. I had been cooped up in my apartment for weeks. Only going out for the occasional coffee run. I let the long held in breath out in a gust. Making my stiff legs carry me forward, I walk across the square.

     Looking up at the tall buildings, I feel free. A few droplets of rain patter on my skin as I walk into Forever 21. As I browse through the merchandise, I catch a view of myself in a mirror. I look gross. The leggings I'm wearing are damn from the weather, my chestnut hair's roots don't match, my sweatshirt makes me look like a box, and my makeup looks awful. I hadn't any time to get new makeup because I was with the girls 24/7. One more look in the mirror made me decide, today I need to take care of myself. Taking a deep breath, I fill my arms with clothes.

     I end up getting three bags of Forever21 clothes. I ask the cashiers if I can quickly change into my new clothes. One look at my currant outfit they let me go no questions asked. I slip on black skinny jeans, and a purple sweater. I smiled at my new outfit before going across the square to Paris Nails and Salon. I was changing my hair today.

     "So what color would you like?" The hairdresser with overly bleached hair and orange skin asks me.

     "Red." I answer. My face forms into a smile.

     "Like auburn?" She asks, tilting her head.

     "No. Red." I smiled again and pointed to the color I wanted. She shrugged and got to work.

     3 long hours later, bags of clothes and makeup and hair products in my hands, I walk into my apartment. Luke and Jenn are curled up on the couch together, and Ashton and Calum are looking through my movies. They all look up at my at once.

     "Your hair!" Jenn says. Her smile fades as does everyone else's.

     "I dyed it!" I say smiling.

     "We can see that" Luke mutters. I was confused. What's wrong with them.

     "It looks cool." Caum says, smiling at me. Always the positive one.

     "What's going on guys?" Jenn is about to answer when Luke cuts in.

     "Maybe you should act more adult since you have kids now." He says blankly. Everyone shoots him a look. Calum is looks over to me sadly. I feel like I've been stabbed. I just wanted to be myself. I loved it. I let my temper match my hair color. Grabbing the door handle, I pull it open roughly and point  out the door.

     "Don't come into my home and insult me. I thought you people loved me!" I say, tears filling my eyes, "And you! Ashton! You don't even say anything in my behalf. All of you. Leave. Now." My voice raising.

     "Ally, I'm sorry." Luke says, getting off the couch and walking over to me. He extends his arms like he is going to hug me. I hold my ground.

     "Out. Now." I say, looking out the door. They all pass me. Calum is last.