Change My Ways

I faintly hear a knocking sound, but I believe I'm just dreaming. I hear talking coming from somewhere, and shuffling around. Suddenly a door opens...

"Wake up assho... Woah." I hear Matt's voice. I immediately open my eyes, and sit upright on my couch.

"Shit!" Elody screams from beside me, and pulls the blanket up around her shoulders.

"What the fuck, guys?!" I yell at them, standing in my doorway. "Could you at least close the fucking door?!" They shuffle the rest of the way in my house, and close the door.

"The door was unlocked..." Zack says.

"Dude, we're sorry, we didn't mean to interrupt..." Matt starts to say, but Elody cuts him off.

"You're not interrupting anything." She says. I can tell she's pissed off. I feel terrible. She reaches down, and starts picking her clothes up off the floor, then grabs another blanket to wrap herself in, and disappears down the hall. I just stare at the guys, after she's gone.

"Thanks a lot." I say to them.

"Hey, how were we supposed to know that you two were hooking up?" Johnny asks.

"We aren't. It was just last night."

Elody walks back into the room, and grabs her jacket from the chair. "I've gotta go." She says to me.

"I'll give you a ride." I say to her.

"You've already done enough of that." She says, shutting the door behind her, as she walks out of the house.

"Wow. Too much information." Zack says, once she's gone.

"Would you like us to come back at a better time?" Matt asks.

"If you wouldn't mind." I flip them off.

"Next time, don't leave your door unlocked!" Jimmy yells, as they leave.

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Elody's POV

Later that afternoon, I'm sitting in the apartment, alone, when my phone starts ringing. I look at the screen, it's Brian. I don't know whether I should answer it or, not. I decide to just ignore it, and continue watching my movie.

Pretty soon the doorbell rings, so I get up from the couch, and answer it. Of course, it is Brian, who else should I expect.

"I just tried calling, but you didn't answer." He says, coming in.

"Come on in." I say, sarcastically, as he takes a seat on the couch. I shut the door, and take a seat next to him.

"Why did you ignore my call?" He asks, looking at me for an answer.

"No reason." I say.

"I'm really sorry about what happened last night, and this morning. I didn't plan any of that to happen, I hope you know."

"I know, Brian. I'm not mad at you."

"You aren't?"

"No. I was just a little upset at your friends seeing me almost naked on your couch."

"Oh."

"I don't regret what happened last night. But I do regret not waiting longer to do something like that."

"I'm sorry."

"It's not entirely your fault. I'm to blame, as well. After all, it take two to tango." I smile at him, and he smiles in return.

"It does?" I playfully hit him with a pillow.

"Do you want to stay, and watch a movie with me?"

"Sure." He smiles. "What movie?"

"I don't know, you can choose one, if you want."

"Alright." He picks out a movie, and pops it in the Blu-ray player.

"What did you choose?"

"You'll just have to wait, and see."

--

I open my eyes later on, and glance at the clock. It's nine o'clock already. I feel an arm wrapped around me, and glance back to see Brian sleeping beside me. We must've fallen asleep watching the movie.

As usual, I can hear the noise coming from Juliet's room. I'm really glad she enjoys herself this much, but I just wish she could keep it down. I sit up, and shake Brain to wake him. He opens his eyes, and sits up.

"We fell asleep?" He asks.

"Yeah, I guess so. I really hate to make you leave, but I have to work tomorrow morning."

"It's fine." He says, and gets up from the couch. "Is this what you deal with every night?" he asks, hearing the ruckus coming from the other room.

"Yes, and it's not just nights, either. I'm really sorry you have to hear it, too."

"It's okay. It's not anything you should have to apologize for." He laughs. "I feel sorry for you, though. Thanks for having me." He walks towards the door, and I follow.

"Not a problem. I hope you enjoyed your time hear, although most of it was spent sleeping." I Iaugh.

"I enjoy any time spent with you." He smiles.

"Aww. You're so sweet." I smile back at him. He leans in and kisses me, suddenly.

"I'm sorry, I hope..."

"It's okay, Brian." I smile, and kiss his cheek. I open the door, and he steps out.

"Goodnight." He looks back, before continuing to his car.

"Goodnight, Brian." I smile, as he gets in and drives away.

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