Chapter 9: Looking For A Chance

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~Lizzi~

Stepping out of the train station I stood there waiting for the cab. Thankfully I graduated early and wouldn't have to go back to London. Beside me was my boyfriend David carried his bags out and smiled down at me. "Ready?" he asks.

I smile tightly and nod my head. Hooking my right arm around his left we both walked together to the cab that just pulled up. He and I both put our bags in the trunk then got in. I was glad to be home.

~(Y/N)~

Instead of waking to the annoying alarm. Duchess decided to wake me early, begging for food. I knew if I didn't get up she'd lay on my back and claw at it. With a sigh I sit up, and listen to Duchess meow, slowly I get out of bed and shuffle into some slippers before walking to the door.

Walking out the door I made my way through the hall and over to the kitchen past the living room. On the counter was the empty bowl, walking over I open the cabinet below the counter and pull out a small cup then fill it with food from the bag. Then I dump the food into the bowl, Duchess immediately jumps up and goes to her bowl, she eats and purrs at the same time happy to have food.

I put away the cup and shut the cabinet door. Then, last night's conversation with Desiree came to mind.

~Last Night~

After Andrew left I headed inside where I was greeted with arms. "Finally! Now, spill who drove you in that nice car?" she asks.

I look back at the door then back at Desiree. "Oh, that was Andrew." I say. Her right brow rises slightly as she backs away.

"Don't start, he's just a friend." I say with a slight smirk.

As we both walk into her living room I found she had it set up for a movie. "Why don't you give the guy a chance? From what you've told me he seems really nice! And it would totally help you move on." she says.

We both sat down on the couch. "Dez, he was my best friend in high school. And I just don't think I'm ready to get into any romantic relationships right now..." I tell her.

"Oh yeah? What does Andrew think?" she asks.

I roll my eyes I sit forward while looking at my hands. "He says he'll do whatever it takes... which only mean he's going to go to drastic measures just for a date." I explain.

"Because he's pining for you! Just give him a chance (Y/N) and see how it goes. You never know you may like him back." she says.

I let out a sigh and look at her with an unsure expression. "I know you still love Levi, but (Y/N)-" she stops and moves closer to me and places her hand on mine. "You know that you can't see him again- And I know that's not what you wanna hear but you need to." she says.

There she goes again... the therapist in her never rests. It was one of the reasons why her and I became such good friends, she was easy to talk to and she was with me through the hard times. "No, I know... it's just hard." I mutter at the end.

She gently squeezes my hand and I look up at her, her expression hinted that she pitied me. "Just give the guy a chance... see where it leads and if you still don't like him then set him straight." she says. I smile gently and nod. After that we both got a movie in and watch it before her husband Harry came home.

~Present~

The doorbell rang bringing me out of my thoughts. Walking over to the door I look through the peephole finding a delivery man standing outside. Opening the door I find a huge bouquet of red roses in his hand. "I've got a delivery for (Y/N) Jaeger." he says.

"That's me." I mutter.

He jolts his hand forward nearly stuffing the flowers in my face. Squatting down slightly I take the flowers and thank the man, then stepping back into my apartment I shut and lock the door. In the bouquet was a little card, I already knew who sent it. On the note it read 'A hundred time more beautiful than 100 roses. ~AG'. Both of my hands fall as I look up at the ceiling with closed eyes. "Ugh, this guy!" I groan. Lifting my right hand up I look at the roses wondering where I'd put them.

I don't have time for this, I have classes. Setting the flowers on the coffee table I return to my room to get ready. Within fifteen minutes I was ready and out the door off to class.

~Time Skip~

~Andrew~

Strolling up to (Y/N)'s door I smile then knock. Fixing my shirt I pull the sleeves down slightly then comb back my hair with my hand. As I stood there waiting I heard heels clicking against the tile floors.

My eyes glanced over finding someone I didn't expect. "Lizzi... what a pleasant surprise." I say as I turn to her.

"Andrew- what are you doing here?" she asks in a shocked tone. Running up she hooked her arms around me hugging me tightly. Gently I place my hand on her back and pat her gently.

"Just waiting for (Y/N)." I tell her.

Lizzi's smile drops slightly as she looks at the door. "Oh... same! I actually came by to talk to her." she says.

Pursing my lips together I look at the door. She must not be in right now. "Well looks like she isn't home... I'll come back later." I say.

As I walked past her I glance back finding her standing there watching me. "See you around!" she calls.

I quickly wave then head back upstairs, on the way up I texted (Y/N) wondering where she was. By the time I reached my apartment she texted back. 'I work every day after class.' "Oh." I mutter. Then I shut the phone off and enter through my front door. With a sigh, I think back to downstairs, I wondered what Lizzi wanted to talk to (Y/N) about. All I knew was that Lizzi was back... this can't be good.

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