Falling For You

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Wow can't believe I've managed to write this many chapters. Also we have made it to 2,000 views, hard to believe. Hope you enjoy! 

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Harley

I stretch my sore limbs out and yawn, resembling a cat. Blinking away the sleep I spot, and feel, a jacket still draped over my shoulders. 

Taking way too long to recall, I finally piece together that it's Cody's. 

He must've given it to me last night. 

A headache that doesn't want to be ignored hammers in my skull. Groaning I fall out of bed shuffling to my bathroom. 

After a minimum of thirty minutes I'm dressed and a little bit more alert. Not too mention my head doesn't feel like it's about to explode into a million smithereens, leaving nothing but pieces of bloody debris behind. 

Shuffling down the stairs my dad is already at the kitchen counter drinking coffee. 

"What're you doing here?" I question not meaning to sound rude. 

"Morning to you too, oh ray of sunshine, bearer of good news, bright light in my life-" he pauses dramatically but he remains deadpan. "Oh, also known as my teenage daughter."

"Morning dad," I drawl out playfully rolling my eyes. 

"How was the party?" We're able to talk about the party freely as my mom's business trip was extended. 

"It was good. Usual drunk people everywhere, loud music, giant house, lots of alcohol." 

"Perfect," he takes another sip of his warm beverage. "What every father wants to hear." 

I shrug. "You asked." 

His cellphone rings ending our conversation. I start pulling out ingredients to make some breakfast, holding up an egg silently asking if he wants one. 

He nods his head at me but wears a frown. 

"Really?" The person on the other line responds. "Oh, okay. Alright, see you later. Love you." 

Taking note of his new troubled look I sit beside him. "Is everything okay?" 

He sighs like he's exhausted. "That was your mother." 

I'm struck dumbfounded as I know she has a hectic life but he's never been this affected. "Oh?"

"She says it'll be at least another week until she'll be back. Apparently the show had someone try to sabotage someone else's design which lead to the smoke detector being set off. Long story short, her fashion show has been rescheduled." 

"Oh, that sucks." I say not really knowing what else. 

"Yeah, she just seems to be acting weird lately." 

"What kind of weird?"

He hesitated before answering. "Never mind it's your mother, she's always been kind of weird." He jokes with a smile. 

I can tell that's his attempt at getting out of his sour mood. But I can also tell it's not working. 

"So how was your New Years kiss?" 

"Dad!" I exclaim groaning. 

"What? Was it really that bad?" He laughs loudly at my embarrassment. 

I shake my head with a faint smile. "I am not discussing this with you." 

He still chuckles but leaves me to make our French toasts. 

Remembering I need to return his jacket I send a text to Cody. 

Harley: hey you free today? If I don't return your jacket soon I might keep it ;)

Another text lights up my screen except it's from Ally. 

Ally: just making sure you didn't die, kinda lost you 

I send back an 'I didn't die' message laughing at her way of asking if I'm home safe. 

Just as I'm about to put my phone down it pings again. This time it's Cody. 

Cody: not today, but tomorrow works. It looks better on you anyway ;)

"Why are you smiling at your phone?" My dad practically grunts. 

"Boyfriend." I reply. 

He nods his head in understanding and puts our dishes away. 

"Could you grab some brownies from the store?" I give my dad a 'what' look and he smiles sheepishly. "Don't tell your mother. I want some unhealthy food, sue me." 

"Okay I'll go." I laugh at his desperateness. 

"Thanks Harls!" He calls retreating to his office, presumably to do paper work. He works at a legal firm and handles their finances. So lots of paperwork. 

Picking up the keys I hurry into my dad's car before the cold temperatures can affect me. Benefits of dad being home is that I can use his vehicle. 

I sing along to a few good beats on the way. The snowy roads are rather quiet as most sane people stay indoors; away from the brutal cold. 

Exiting the car my warm breath puffs around me. I scurry as fast as I can to the warmth without slipping on the glistening icy patches. 

I loosen grey scarf so that a little more of my face shows. Resembling less like a frozen turtle, and more like a frozen human. 

Wandering through the aisles I eventually spot where the unhealthy baked goods are kept. You can tell I don't shop for groceries very often. Or maybe they change their food placement too much. Yeah we'll go with that. 

Opting that the 'buy two for a cheaper price' deal is totally worth it I snatch two packages. Forcing myself to head to the checkouts I block out all the cookies and chocolate popping out at me. It's so tempting. 

Deciding to go to a cashier instead of self checkout I wait in the shortest line I could find. Looks like I picked the fast lane as I only need to wait a couple of minutes before my two items are scanned. Each lane still holds a few leftover Christmas decorations, stray pieces of tinsel are scattered on the floor. 

Fiddling with my keys while attempting not to drop the food I somehow make it to my car. I'm about to pop the trunk when I see a familiar looking mustang. 

I walk up the passenger side wanting to see if he's still in the car. I spot his mop of blonde hair immediately, a second away from calling out to him I find someone else is in the car. 

I'm shocked when I see their faces moving forward, all I can see of this person is their brown hair in a bun. My jaw practically drops when Cody relaxes into a kiss with this stranger. 

How dare this asshole cheat on me? Busy my ass. 

Storming away I shove the brownies, which I somehow managed to not drop, into the opened trunk and speed off as quickly as I can. 

Stepping, or I guess stomping, into my house I dump the brownies and immediately go up to my room. 

Falling face first into my pillow I scream angrily. 

Drew was right. I should have listened to him all along. This was only a game to Cody. 

Slipping out my phone a sniffle a little. 

She picks up on the second ring. "Hello?"

"Ally?" 

"Oh my goodness are-" 

"Can you come over?"