If I ever said what day it was I'm sorry. I forgot. And I went through some of the old parts but I can't stand to reread me writing. So sorry but say it is around Thanksgiving. Sorry again.
Your POV
When I got back to my house it was 7. I still had time to go for a walk, to clear my head. I put some stuff away and grabbed my keys. I locked the door and started to walk around the neighborhood. Now that I have time to myself and not worry about Max I can think about my mom. She was killed. All because she wouldn't give them her money. I started to tear up. She dies and I was knocked out. Bruised and cut. My mother. I heard footsteps running behind my. I clenched fists out of habit. I need to get over my trust issues, but why should I?
"Hey you. Y/n right?" someone asked.
I turned around and saw Josh. I smiled and unclenched my fists " Yep. Josh right"
"Yep. Nice seeing you again. What's wrong?" he asked.
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"Your eyes look like you are about to cry" he said.
I started walking again. He followed. " Just remembering bad memories"
"What bad memories?" he asked.
"If you don't mind they are kind of personal. I would like to know you better before I say anything about it" I said.
"Oh no problem at all. So want to go get a late dinner?" he asked.
"What?" I asked.
"Do you." he said pointing to me. "Want to get dinner." he said spreading his hand out. "With me?" he asked pointing to himself.
I laughed "Is it a date?"
"Depends on if you want it to be." he said.
I thought a bit. "It's a date"
He smiled "you want to go now?"
I thought for a bit " I need to grab something from my house. If you give me your address then I can meet you at your house"
" Okay. See you soon" he said giving me the address to put in my phone since we didn't have paper. While he was at it he gave me his number.
I smiled. I opened his number and said ' I'm here to stalk you now' I started walking backwards so I was facing his back.
He grabbed his phone and looked down. He turned around and smiled. I waved and turned back so I was facing forward.
I got a few feet before I got a text from him ' Me too'
I smiled and shook my head. Even though I knew he couldn't see me. I texted him back and said 'Sorry can't talk. I need to get ready for a date'
'Lucky guy'
I smiled and kept walking. I was not that far from my house so it only took a couple minutes. When I got there I grabbed a bag. Just a small one that I could put my phone, wallet, and keys. Then I walked out and locked the door. As soon as I started walking I pulled out my phone, turned off the password, and opened Ross's text messages. In the bar I wrote the word ciao. It means hello and goodbye in Italian. I turned off my phone and put it back in my bag. I made Ross remember this word. When ever I feel like I could ever be in trouble I would type this in but not send it. That way if I ever am in trouble all I need to do is open, slide, and press send. And if he sees that then he knows to look for me. It's stupid but it makes me feel better. After a little bit more walking, and some wrong turns, I made it to his house. I knocked on his door.
"Hey y/n ready to go?" he asked.
I smiled "Let's do it"
"Great." he said closing the door and walking me to his car.
" M'lady" he said opening my door for me.
I laughed "You sound like my brother" I said getting in the car.
"Well I heard it from my nephew. He is 9 and he likes to say it. I think he heard it from some YouTuber called YourPalRoss." he said once he got in the driver seat.
I started laughing.
"What?" he asked starting to laugh.
"That is my brother." I said still laughing.
"Really. Your brother?" he asked.
"Well not my biological brother but we grew up together. I spent a lot of time at his house." I said as he started driving.
"Oh okay." he said.
"So does your nephew live here. In Washington?" I asked.
"Yes he does. He lives in Seattle" he said.
"Ahh okay. So when was the last time you saw him?" I asked.
"Um I don't remember but my brother is coming over for Thanksgiving so I get to see him then" he answered.
"Well maybe after the actual holiday I could convince Ross to come see him" I said.
"Really? That would mean a lot to him if he could meet him." he said.
"But don't tell your cousin yet. I want to wait till I talk to Ross" I said.
"Okay. I wont." he said.
"Good. I don't want to get his hopes up and then Ross made other planes." I said.
"Okay that makes sense. Oh hey we're here" he said.
"Okay cool. What kind of food?" I asked getting out of the car.
"Oh uh Italian. But it is mostly pizza" he said.
"Oh cool, they had places like this in New York." I said walking in.
"No. What are they talking about. This is a one of a kind place" he said sarcastically.
I slapped his arm "Oh shut up. I never really went out to eat."
He laughed.
"Right this way" A waiter says.
"What can I get you to drink?"
"Just water please" I said.
"Me too please" Josh said.
"Copy cat" I said once the waiter left.
"How so?" he asked.
"Water. Exactly like me" I said crossing my arms.
"Oh. Please forgive me, I meant no disrespect" he said.
I laughed "There we go. That is what I wanted."
"Good glad we cleared things up." he said laughing.
After that we just talked and ate pizza. It was a good date.