The Blizzard Competition
"Als," I heard a faint voice. I opened my eyes and noticed Austin hovering over me. I was still in the sleeping bag and everyone was still sleeping. Wow, I'm really surprised that I managed to fall asleep.
"What time is it?" I asked. I sat up and softly rubbed my eyes.
"It's eight in the morning but I thought we could head over to the police station before we go to Storm Valley."
"We're actually allowed out of the house?" I asked, letting out a small chuckle.
"Yeah, the roads are clear and so are the sidewalks so we're good to go." I nodded and removed myself from the sleeping bag. "Oh, and the power's back on." He added.
I nodded again. "Give me fifteen minutes to get ready." I carefully walked around the sleeping bodies of my friends and made my way upstairs. I wasn't about to dress nicely for the police station so it shouldn't take me long to get ready.
I brushed my teeth, threw my hair into a high ponytail, and added a little bit of cover up before changing into my clothes. I decided to wear sweatpants and a sweatshirt followed by my Ugg boots. I put on my jacket, since it's freezing outside, before heading back downstairs.
"How are we getting there exactly?" I whispered, walking towards Austin who was standing by the front door.
"We're taking Riker's car." I raised my eyebrow and gave him a skeptical look. "I talked to him last night about it, we're good." I nodded. He grabbed the car keys off the hook before we walked out of the house.
The police station was only ten minutes away, so I spent that time freaking out. On the inside of course. I don't want Austin to see me have a mental breakdown or something. I hate to be seen as someone who is vulnerable and weak, but that's how I am and I owe that all to Eric. I will forever hate him.
When we get to the police station, Austin parks the car and I step out. I kind of just stare at the building, not really wanting to go in. "Als, you have to do this." Austin told me softly. He took my hand and laced our fingers together.
Walking into the police station was a bit overwhelming. It took everything I had not to bolt out of there, but running away from my problem isn't going to help.
"Ally Dawson?" I heard a voice. I whipped my head around to see Mary Evans, and old family friend. I completely forgot she was a police officer.
"Hi Mary." She smiled and wrapped me in a tight hug.
Mary Evans is one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet. Except when it comes to criminals, then she'll turn into the devil. It's kind of funny actually.
"Aren't you Austin Moon?" She asked, Austin. He smiled and nodded.
"That's me, nice to meet you."
"My daughters are huge fans."
