From the pair of vans on his feet, to the interesting looking tattoos peaking out the sleeves of his vintage looking Metallica shirt that’s stretched tight over his broad chest, I can tell this guy isn't Ally’s usual type. Not that he's bad looking-far from it. Ally just normally goes for the more hippy type-dreads, flowing clothes, and peace signs. His dark brown hair looks to be cut close to his head and no flowing clothes here, I think I can count his abs through his shirt. His eyes complete a nice package with the most unusual shade of green I've ever seen, he must be wearing contacts. And was that a tongue ring I saw? Ah I see-Ally was really going to have some fun tonight.
“Well you ladies ready to go then?" He looks over at me as I pluck out the keys. “Yup let’s go princess your chariot awaits," I reply as I lead the way to Allys car. He flips his black cap backwards and picks Ally up like a sack of potatoes as she squeals and I can see the cords straining in his muscular arms. Yeah, he definitely works out. "It'll be a lot quicker this way," he grins at me as I feel myself stare a little too long at the sexiest smile I think I’ve ever seen that looks just a little bit crooked. And those dimples did I mention those yet? I open the back door for him and he effortlessly slides Ally over and scoots in next to her. Wow, I guess I really am the chauffer for the night. Well then.
"Thanks so much L! Did you have fun tonight?" Ally mumbles from the backseat. “A blast. I'm just ready to go to bed, I need to be up super early.” I don't hear a response and glance in my mirror. Allys blonde hair is sprawled across tattoo guys lap and I think I hear the faint sound of her familiar snores. Well maybe she won't be having as much fun as I thought tonight.
I pull into one of our reserved parking spots at our apartment complex. The place is pretty nice, not only is it about a mile from campus, it’s also very secure, Mr. James wanted to make sure us two single college ladies were well taken care of. I push the remote to lock the car doors and punch in the code to open the outer doors of the apartment. Ally and her guest follow me in and up the stairs to our second floor apartment. I guess Ally wasn't that out of it as I hear her whispering in his ear and giggling behind me.
"C'mon my rooms this way,” she giggles out as she pulls his hand down the hallway, "Good night Leah!" I pay Clarissa for watching Caleb and thank her for cleaning up the place that is now clean of all toys. If I had the extra money I would totally be hiring her for cleaning services as well right now. She tells me to call anytime she would love to watch him again. Well I had a hard enough time leaving him for that long we’ll see about that. I shut the door behind her and open my door to peek in on Caleb. He’s so sweet and angelic looking when he’s sleeping, when he’s up it can be a totally different story.
I head back to the kitchen and pull out a bottle of water. I snort when I hear Allys squeals from down the hall. Yeah I'm sure she'll be having a good night. I twist off the top as I scootch out one of the barstools we picked up at a resale shop and flip my laptop open to check my email before heading to bed. I can hear Allys giggles drifting down the hall as I pop my ear buds from my iPod in and press play. I love her and all but I really don't need to hear THAT.
Nothing major, as I scroll through my inbox, I check them daily wondering if I'll hear from my mom. I wish I at least knew she was safe, she hasn't even bothered with one phone call. If she doesn’t want anything to do with me, I would think she would at least wonder about Caleb. He’s probably better off anyways, I’ll be able to give him the life he deserves.
I shriek and jump out of my chair when I feel a warm hand land on my shoulder. "Whoa, Whoa.” Tattoo guy takes a step back holding his hands out in front of him as I pull out my ear buds and clutch a fist to my erratic heart beat. I’m not sure if the fluttering is from him scaring the shit out of me or the electric jolt I felt course through me when his hand touched my bare skin. "Sorry I didn't mean to scare you, I didn't realize you were listening to music. I just wanted to say see ya later. Ally should be out for the night, I think,” he says with a smirk.
I can feel my heart beat slowly return to normal even though it begins to pick up once again when I have another long look at this man candy. He has the fullest lips I think I’ve ever seen on any guy before and it looks like he constantly knows some kind of secret with a mischievous looking smirk almost always in place.
“That’s okay you just freaked me out a little.” Ohmigawd those eyes are incredible. I follow him over to the door as he opens it and I lean out the door frame. “Um did you need a ride?” He barks out a laugh and raises an eyebrow at me. Jeez I didn’t know that would be so hilarious, maybe since he already got a ride from Ally…… “Nope I think I can make it,” he says as he flashes his dimples at me. “See ya around then I guess.” I shut the door quickly behind him and turn the deadbolt into place. Well that was quick, he couldn't have been in there any longer than 10 minutes with Ally. I walk down the hall and peak my head into Allys room. Passed out, I shake my head and make my way to my room and crash into bed after checking on Caleb one more time. I can already tell tomorrow is going to be a long day.
Chapter 4