Roller-coaster ride : c.h.

Complicated

The next morning I woke up at 5:30 and jumped in the shower. Feeling the warm water comfort me I wanted to go right back to bed, but I knew I could not miss this interview. After a few minutes of just sitting there in the warm, trickling water I hopped out and started to apply my make-up. Stepping out of the bathroom as quietly as I could, I grabbed my maxi dress that I had picked out last night and slipped it over my head. I decided to put my hair in a bun since I truly had no energy to do anything else. Keaton shifted his weight on the bed so he was leaning on his elbows. "Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you up." I said looking around my room for my purse.

"No, you're fine. What time is it?" He asked in a groggy tone. 

"It's 6:30." 

"Why are you up so early babe?" He asked putting his head back on the pillow. 

"I have that big interview today." I huffed picking up my resume and purse and shuffling around for some last minute things. 

"Oh that's right. Well you look hot. Good luck." He said after pushing out a yawn. 

"Thanks." I said walking out of the apartment and locking the door. I hopped in my car starting the engine and luckily bypassing all of the traffic. Once I pulled into the parking lot of the big building, I grabbed all of my things and headed up to the 9th floor. Entering the office floor there was a receptionist at the main desk. "Hi, I'm here to see Ms. Caroline Allen." 

"She'll be right with you. Can I get you anything to drink while you wait?" The young lady asked. 

"Oh no, I'm good thank you." I said grabbing a seat reading over my resume over and over again. Looking it over I felt fit for the job on paper, but I still feared rejection. I waited around 15 minutes before the receptionist interrupted my thoughts, "Ok, Ms. Allen will see you now." I forced out a  smile and entered the translucent office where you could look out the window and see the beautiful city of L.A. "Come on in and have a seat." Ms. Allen said. 

"Hi, Ms. Allen, I'm Alana South, it's a pleasure to meet you." I greeted stretching my hand out for her to shake. 

"Oh I know who you are, you're on the best-seller's list." I blushed at how she already knew who I was. "So, do you have your resume with you?" 

"Yes." I answered pulling it out and handing it to her. She skimmed it over and placed it down on her desk. 

"Well, it's obvios you're a good writer, but why do you want to work in the publishing and editing business?" 

"Well, I know that a writer is only as good as their ideas. And well I'm not going to be an 18 year old trying to find her way in L.A and through relationships forever. I love books and I loved writing them. I can't help but think about these other great writers that are dying to get out there. So I want to edit and publish these amazing books." 

She laughed and forced out a small smile. "That's one great answer Ms. South." 

"Thank you." 

"So let me ask you this final question, what are you going to do for yourself, so that one day you can be an editor and chief?" 

"Well, I'm taking classes at Santa Barbra State so that I have have a graduate's degree. And then after that, hopefully I will be able to afford to go back for my Bachelors degree. Plus if I'm hired here, I hope to stay here, in L.A. for a while." She paused and pursed her lips at me and glared at me. I sat there and was terribly afraid of her response. "I think you're perfect." She said smiling at me. I felt a wave of relief come over me and exhaled the breath I had been holding in. "Thank you so much." 

"You start Monday." She added as I shook her hand and exited the office. I took a seat in my car and had a little a dance party due to my excitement. I blasted the music in my car and starting singing along. I decided to stop at Pete's coffee house to get an iced tea to celebrate. "What can I get you?" The barrister asked.  

"Can I have a sweetened, iced, black tea." I ordered. 

"Sure, that'll be 2.45." 

"Here you go." I said handing her the money. Once she added my cash to register she handed me my tea and I decided to sit outside and relax for a little bit. Scrolling through social media I saw a couple of fans tweeting about Wes' party last night. Looking down at my phone screen I saw that it was already 12:30 and I wanted to go home and celebrate my last couple of days of freedom by hitting my favorite beach, Santa Monica. 

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The beach was peaceful and I walked back to my apartment to find 5SOS and Keaton all hanging out and jamming. "Oh hey babe." Keaton said smiling at me. The boys heads all turned to see me. "Hey, how was your day?" I asked putting my things down. 

"Uh, it was good. Wes', Tyler and I are gonna write tomorrow, so I'll be out like all day." 

"Oh, that's exciting. Do you want me to order you guys a pizza or something?" 

"We like just came back from In-N-Out." 

"Oh okay. Well I'll let you guys have fun. I'll be in my room." I said closing the door behind me. I was expecting the boys to stay a lot later than they did, but thankfully they were out of the apartment by eight. I didn't mind them being here. I got the chance to relax, read my book, and catch up on some of my TV shows. Keaton slipped into the bedroom around 8:30. He jumped onto the bed and snuggled up next to me, but I was still into my book so, I didn't truly acknowledge his presence. He started tickling me and I swatted his hands away. "Keaton! Stop it!" I said giggling, trying to catch my breath. Keaton stopped, but a few minutes later he started kissing my cheek, then my neck. I shifted away from him. "Keaton..." I started, looking into his green eyes. 

"Can't I have some fun with my girlfriend?" 

"You can. Just not that kind of fun. I told you, I wanna take things slow." I said placing a light kiss on his lips. 

"How slow is slow. Cause I can go slow." Keaton said laughing and showing of his perfectly straight, white teeth. 

"You know what I mean." 

"But really, how slow is slow?" 

"Like a whole year or two slow." 

"A whole year?" He said widening his eyes. 

"Don't worry, you're almost half way there." 

"Ughhhhhhhhh." He moaned. "Wait how did that job interview go?" 

"Uh good." I paused hiding my excitement. "I got it." I said now showing my excitement. 

"Babe, that's sick. I'm so proud of you." Keaton said cupping my face and making our lips collide and connect. I dropped my book and closed it as Keaton forced me to straddle his lap. Keaton pushed his lips onto my neck, no doubt leaving a couple of red marks. "Keat, I've gotta get up early tomorrow." 

"That's fine we can be quick." He said not bothering to look at me. 

I pulled his jaw back so he was now facing me, "Keaton, I'm serious." 

"Me too." He mumbled. 

"Not tonight." I said pushing off of his lap. I looked back at him and he made a fake pouty face. 

"Soon?" 

"Maybe." I said teasing him as I went into the bathroom to get ready for bed. I slid under the covers snuggling up next to him as he wrapped his arms around my waist. "Night babe." He yawned.

"Night." I said shutting my eyes. 

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