The Partridge family left the next morning. As they were going to visit again during Christmas time, the farewell wasn't as emotional. Issie promised to call and text me whenever she can and Millie asked if she can hang out with my brothers when she gets back. I laughed and said of course, I made sure she let me know if they get into any trouble. Mr. Partridge said next time we meet I should teach him how to drive stick, I gave him a hug. I turned to Mrs. Partridge, we looked at each other, her eyes brimming with tears. She pulled me aside from the family.

"Oh honey, I'm so proud of you." She gave me a hug and gave me comforting rubs on my back, "If you ever need to talk or to rant, you know you can always talk to me." She looked into my eyes, holding my arms sternly. I nodded at her, thankful that I had a mother figure in my life besides Mrs. Williams. Louis and I stood to the side as we watched the family walk into their gate.

I asked Louis if we should get some grocery's for dinner since William will be arriving tonight.

"Sure, but you'll be cooking cause I burn everything I place in the oven." I rolled my eyes at his comment. We ended up going to the Costco across the Topanga mall where we went to get boba. I was getting a cart when I realized Louis was nowhere to be found. I took out my phone pulling up Louis's number

Ami
Where'd you go ??

Louis
I went to go get Boba...

I rolled my eyes, laughing at the fact this was his 4th Boba run this week

Louis
Don't worry I know your order ;)

Ami
Why thank you, you kind sir
Just let me know when you're otw back to Costco because you need a membership card to get in

I looked around the store, grabbing some groceries when Louis sent me a picture of him and the drinks at the entrance. I quickly made my way there to let him in.

"Here you go," Handing me my go-to order, "I got you a large with extra boba cause I know you like it like that." My heart melted knowing he remembered my order.

I looked at him as we went in the way of the grocery area. "What do you think William would want to eat?" I looked over at the pizza's. "Do you think he's a pizza kind of guy?"

He pulled up a picture of William on his phone. We stared at it for awhile then looked at each other. "Yep", we said at the same time. We got around 4 full size pepperoni pizza's. We ended up getting brownie packs to bake at home, a bunch of soda, and an unhealthy amount of chips.

When we were walking down our hallway to our apartment, we noticed our door was opened to a tiny crack. We paused and looked at each other. We quietly made our way to the door, Louis pushing me behind him so he can go in first. He signaled me to be quiet even though I was holding all the heavy groceries and it felt like my arms were about to fall off. He opened the door as we both screamed. We heard another voice screaming in panic. The person turned around. It was William. He had two suitcases at his side and he looked confused.

"What the heck you guys" He said, putting his hand onto his chest taking deep breaths. "You scared me half to death." I pushed Louis's side as I put the groceries on the table. I made my way to William.

"Sorry the door was open a crack and we got nervous." We made eye contact. Those bright blue eyes gave me butterflies. I looked away quickly, "I uh do you need some water?" I asked.

He shook his head. "No it's okay, but do you mind showing me my room please." I told Louis to start unloading the groceries as I led William down a hallway. I lingered in the doorway as he brought his suitcases into his room looking around.

"We brought pizza for dinner, is that okay with you? I can start cooking it now and it'll be done in around 20 minutes or so" He turned to face me.

"That sounds great thank you." I smiled at him. When I came back to the kitchen, I noticed Louis muttering to himself angrily.

"What's up with you?" I grabbed a liter of soda and put it into the fridge.

He sassily looked at me. "Why'd you push me?" I looked at him. "Seriously? You're mad I pushed you?" I started to laugh as I got the oven ready for the pizza.

I turned around to see Louis standing right in front of me. I backed away nervously, scared at how close he was to me. "Ami, you have a crush on William." Oh my god. "Louis, I don't have a crush on him, I barely even know him." I put the pizza into the oven. "Plus even if I did, I wouldn't date him, I don't date anymore." I froze. I didn't mean to say the last part.

Louis grabbed me elbow softly, "What do you mean you don't date?" Before I was able to answer, William walked into the kitchen.

"Hey guys." He gave us a nod.

"Hey" We muttered. The tension in the air was thick. We sat at the island, in silence waiting for the pizza to cook. I asked if they wanted to watch a movie after dinner. They agreed. The oven finally beeped signaling the pizza was done.

I asked the boys to get plates and drinks ready at the table and I'll bring it over.

No one was talking at the dinner table. It was so awkward, I kept cringing whenever Louis would obnoxiously slurp his drink.

"Hey can I ask you guys something?" Louis asked looking around the table.

"What's up?" I put my drink down taking a bite out of my pizza.

Louis hesitated before he asked. "Do you guys know a guy named Dylan?" I stood still. Oh crap. "I found a box with his name on it while I was organizing the house and I was just wondering if it was any of yours?"

William shook is head as so did I. After that, we only made simple conversation. Asking William how his vacation was with his family and him asking us the same question.

The boys started to get ready to watch a movie in the living room while I panicked in mine. I kept walking around my room looking for a certain box. I finally found it on the side of my bed, hidden under a pile of clothes. I slowly opened it up. The first thing I saw was the poem I wrote when Dylan and I split.

I slid onto the floor, finding it hard to breathe. If Louis found the box, he might've seen what's inside. I began to hyperventilate, shaking my hands, fiddling with my bracelet. I can't let anyone know about Dylan. I felt my whole body shaking with fear, when someone called out my name.

"Ami! Are you coming or not? The movie is about to start!" What sounded like William yelled out.

"I'm coming!" I threw the box into my closet, taking a deep breath before going out.

I plastered a fake smile onto my face as I sat down on the couch in between the two guys. "What are we watching?"

A/N

This chapter sucked sorry. The whole election thing really has taken a toll of me and I've been losing my senses. Also the next few chapters might suck due to the fact I don't really know what to continue the story with LOL. I have some scenarios in mind, I just got to put it in chapters. anyways hope you guys have a great and amazing day <33 This chapter is for partridgewife cause she basically forced me to post this HAHAHAHA LOVE YOU ZEE <33

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- jules