Torn Between

Time Flies

Ali POV

Tonight is my last bowling lesson with Jeff, I guess it's true what they say time flies when your having fun and I really have been having fun. So much so that I'm a little sad that after tonight we won't be spending as much time together. I know it's only been a week but Jeff and I have become good close friends.

Matt has called every night and I've updated him on my progress. I've really missed him and I just want him home. I have always found it hard that he is away so much but the time we spend together always makes it worth it. But then I think of Jeff and as much as I want Matt home I also don't want my time with Jeff to be over.

As I arrive at the bowling alley I look around for Jeff's car but it's not here, I check the clock and I am only five minutes early. One thing I can say about Jeff is that he is never late. I grab my phone and send him a quick text.

Me: I'm at the bowling alley, where are you?

As I walk towards the door my phone buzzes

Jeff: Turn around

I give my phone a confused look and start to scan the parking lot and then I see him leaning against the wall just a bit down from the door way and I can't control the smile that forms on my face as he walks towards me.

"Hey" I say as we greet each other with a hug

"Hey, you didn't think I'd stand you up did you?" he chuckles

"Not going to lie the thought crossed my mind" I say

"ouch" he says smiling and placing a hand on his heart "I think you just broke my heart" he says making me laugh and he laughs too. Man I love his laugh and the way his whole face lights up when he smiles.

We head inside and go to our usual lane, Jeff had prebooked it for the week to make sure we had it. As I am changing into my bowling shoes, I can't help but notice the guys at the lane beside us, they seem a little drunk and one of them is staring right at me.

I finish getting ready trying my best to ignore him but I can feel his eyes on me and I am starting to feel a little uncomfortable. The next thing I know the guy is walking over to me, Jeff has gone to get our drinks and I am alone.

"damn little lady, what's a pretty thing like yourself doing here alone" he slurs at me and I can smell the booze on his breath.

"I I'm n not alone" I stutter taking a step backwards but he just closes the gap

"I don't see anyone with you" he slurs

Jeff POV

I'm just getting our drinks when I look over at Ali, there is a guy stood with her and she looks terrified. I grab our drinks and head back to our lane as I get closer I see him reach out to touch her face, oh hell no, not today, not ever.

I pick up my pace and rush over to her, I place the drinks down and wrap an arm around her before he has chance to touch her.

"this guy bothering you baby" I say pulling her into me, she nods and buries her face in my side, the guy raises his hands and starts to back away.

"Sorry man thought she was alone" he slurs, he stinks of beer

"come near my girl again and I guarantee you won't be walking out of here" I growl in his face, he nods and goes back to his friends.

I turn my attention back to Ali, I move her from my side and cup her face with my hands getting her to look at me "are you OK?" I ask "did he do anything to you?"

"no I'm fine" she says "Thank you for helping me"

"hey anytime" I say

We continue with the lesson and by the time our first game is over those guys have left and Ali is starting to relax. I'm so glad I got to her in time, god knows what I would have done if he had touched her. I have to admit calling her my girl felt good, it felt even better calling her baby. But no matter how good it felt I need to remember she's not mine, she's Matt's.

Ali POV

Before I know it we were coming to the end of our last game, I can't believe how fast the time has passed. I can't believe my time with Jeff is almost up, I'm actually going to miss him, I mean it's not like I'm never going to see him again it just won't be like this. I take my go and hit another strike.

"Great shot baby"

I turn and see Matt stood smiling at me, he opens his arms and I rush over to him wrapping my arms around his neck.

"Oh my god, your here" I gasp and he chuckles

"miss me?" he asks

"Yes so much" I say and he kisses me

Jeff POV

I stand there like a third wheel looking anywhere but at my brother and Ali. I can't stand seeing them like that. I hate that he is the one that gets to kiss her, wanting some one you can't have sucks.

"hey man" he says walking over to me

"hey" I reply "whats up"

"can you look after this for me" he says placing a small box in my hand, I look at it then back at him "is this?" I ask and he nods, don't get me wrong I'm happy that my brother is so happy but while he's smiling like the cat that got the cream I'm stood here feeling like the ass just dropped out of my world.