7 Wasted Years - A Tony Perry Fanfic by ptvemmafuentes

He's Just My Best Friend

Allison POV

After exchanging numbers with Tony I left, but I really didn't want to. He was so sweet and cute-

*Swoosh*

My phone indicated that I had a new message... From Tony.

'Hey :) wanna hang out sometime?'

I felt butterflies in my stomach as I read the message over again.

'Sure when? :)'

'Friday sound good?'

'Like music to my ears'

I jumped into my car with a wide smile on my face. Last time I felt like this was with Alex...the last time I had a relationship...the last person to hurt me that bad. I heard another swoosh and looked down at my screen with teary eyes.

'Can't wait to see you :)'

I laughed a little bit, I had just left and he already missed me.

'Missing me already hmm turtle? :)'

'I would be lying if I said no...'

There were those god dam butterflies again...you can't fall you'll get hurt again.

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Tony and I texted nonstop this week, I was at work right now and it was saturday. I wanted to leave the book store now and just go see Tony. It was a small, quite little store with millions of books to read. I love to read, but between college and work I don't get to that much anymore. I heard the ding on the door as a young girl with glasses wlaked in.

"Do you have Forever the new wolf book?" she asked pushing her glasses up her nose. (AN: Shiver, Linger, and Forever is one of my favorite series of books you guys should check them out)

"Yes we do." I stated with a smile.

The girl gave me a big smile as I turned around and headed into the storage room to retrieve the book.

*Ding*

"Hey Nick can you take care of the-" I yelled to my friend who also worked at the book store before I was cut off.

"I got it loser!" He stated before giving me a goofy smile and headigng out to the front.

I climbed up onto the stool trying to reach the book the young girl requested. Someone wrapped their arms around my waist and yelling boo at the same time. I screamed and fell back as me and the other person crashed onto the floor. I landed on the persons lap, I turned around to see Tony's gorgeous face staring into my eyes.

I felt the butterflies in my stomach having a rave party. I didn't want this moment to end, I felt like I needed him in my life. Tony has a girlfriend....if seven years....he's just being friendly stop! I mentally yelled at myself as I burst out laughing turning away trying to hide my red cheeks.

Tony began to laugh also as he pulled himseld up from the black and white tile floor. He extended his hand out for mine to take, I grabbed onto his hand as he pulled me up with ease. I grabbed the book that was now on the ground and gave Tony a one minute sign before returning to the frount desk.

I handed the girl her book as she smiled and a sparkle went through her eyes. She reminded me of myself at that age, always finding a safe place in music and books as her Sleeping With Sirens shirt stated. The small girl went to get out her money as I put my hand up.

"This ones on the house." I said with a happy smile

"Really?" she questioned not believing me.

"Yep!" I said popping the p.

"Thank you so much!" she beamed

"No problem." I said giving her a smile remembering my shitty childhood and how when ever I listened to my music or read a new book it made me feel better, I could escape my once hell for a few seconds.

The girl smiled at me one more time before turning around and heading out the door.

I went to the back room again to see Tony sitting on the stool looking at multiple books.

"Hey Tone" I said as I came and sat on the stoll next to him.

Tony looked up at me and gave me a huge smile before pulling me into a long and tight hug.

"What are you doing here? Haha I thought we were meeting at seven?" I questioned trying to hide how haply I was that he was here, but I was failing miserably.

"I thought I'd come by earlier and we could just hang out." Tony said with a shy smile.

"Well let me just get Nick to cover for me and I'm all yours." I said before standing up and sticking my head out the door.

"Nick? Can you cover for me the next hour please?" I asked my best friend.

"Consider it done Alli," Nick answered walking to meet me at the dorr before pulling me into a big hug, "Have fun! Love ya." he said as he kissed my forehead.

Nick and I had been best friends since we were six, he was my neighbor. We went to the same grade school and highschool, now we work together at this little book store in San Diego. Nick was like my big brother, he was always looking out for me and I did the same for him.

"I will. Love ya too!" I said back before motioning to Tony to follow me. I turned around and smiled one last time at Nick before exiting, making the gold bell ding.

Tony unlocked his black car before opening the door.

"My Lady." Tony said helping me into his car.

"Thank you my dear sir." I replied bowing my head to him.

Tony ran around the car and jumped into his seat and started the car.

"Can we stop back at mu apartment?" I asked

"Yes ma'am, where to?"

I gave Tony the instructions to my home, which was only a short distance from the my job. I would have normally walked home. We pulled up to the building as I rumaged threw my purse for my house keys. I stepped out of the car and Tony followed. I unlocked the wooden door before entering my spacious apartment.

I set my stuff down on my counter before heading up the stairs and entering my room, as did Tony. I grabbed my vans shirt, grey skinny jeans, and black toms beford heading to the bathroom to change. I entered back into my room to see Tony sitting on my bed.

Tony POV

Allison came back in looking stunning as usual., I smiled at her beauty.

"You look really pretty." I said mentally face palming myself for saying what I was thinking out loud.

Allison looked down at the ground trying to hide.thay.she was blushing before heading over towards her dresser. She applied some more black make up and brushed out her hair. I wondered if her and that guy, I think his name was Nic were.dating. I really hoped not....stop Tony you can't feel this wau about her you have a girlfriend!

"So...um...Nick, is he um your boyfriend?" I said cutting the silencd, but making it seem really akward. Smooth Tony just amazing.

"No haha he's just my best friend." she said acting totally nor.al like what I had just asked her was a nomal question.

I couldn't.help but be a little happy.

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