June 1. That is what today is. Yesterday we drove back to LA and I am completely exhausted, or as Harry would say, knackered.
It’s only been a day we’re back and my phone is already ringing off the hook from my two jobs. The museum wants me to come in as soon as possible and the paper is harassing me for my ‘summer romance’ poem.
Thankfully for them I already have it written I just need to send it. Matter of fact I’ll do that right now.
I turn my computer on a look for my file; I send it to my boss and sigh in relief. I just about made the dead line.
I belong with you; you belong with me in my sweet heart
I turn my head lazily and stare at my ringing phone.
If it is the museum again I swear I’m going to-
“Hello?” I answer a bit irritated.
“Well hello to you too.”
It’s just Julia.
“Hey, sorry I thought you were my job”
“Ah, already bugging you?”
“I just got back from the cabin the least they can do is let me get my barring”
“Ha-ha. How did that go by the way?”
Her questions strike the memories of yesterday morning. The little fun Harry and I had before we had to drive all the way back to the city. I smirk to myself.
“Oh it was lovely”
“Omg you got laid”
“What?”
“I know that voice.”
“Apparently not well enough because I didn’t.”
“But things happened?”
I shrug my shoulders a useless act because it’s not like she can see me.
“Maybe…”
“You’re telling me everything”
“Why don’t you go bug Kimberly?”
I walk to my kitchen and open the fridge, hoping to see something edible but know I won’t. I really need to go food shopping. I hop on the counter and stare at my feather tattoo on my foot.
“I did. She’s really grumpy. Did anything happen with her and Niall?”
I think back to the cabin, they obviously had some falling out issues but I’m starting to think that’s how their relationship works. They fight then have sex. It’s their circle of life.
“Something is always happening between those two”
“Very true; so since I haven’t seen my favorite Latina in like forever, I was hoping we could go to the Smoothie Shack and catch up?”
“No sorry, no can do”
I can practically hear the pout on her face.
“What! Why?”
“I’m joking Julia, I just wanted to bother you”
“You fucking bitch”
“You know you love me”
“This is also true. Okay, be ready in 15 I’m coming to pick you up”
“It usually takes you longer to get here” I say a bit confused.
“Yeah well, I needed to get out of the house. I was just going to stop by but then I thought, maybe her and Harry are rocking the bed if you know what I mean. Wink- wink”
I shake my head and laugh. Oh how I missed my fiery red headed friend.
“Alright I’ll be ready”
-
Of course Julia would want to go out on one of the most humid days in Los Angeles. This only means one thing. Short - shorts.
I grab an old pair of green short shorts and slip on a floral bustier. I put on a brown leather belt and add some accessories.
I shake my hair a few times trying to decide what to do with it. It’s so humid my hair is in thick waves/curls. It only looks like this after I get out the shower. I groan when I try to take out a knot.
“Fuck it”
You’re staying like this hair, you want to act up and be a pop head go on. Just as I’m about to curse the heavens for giving me thick hair that puffs up in the heat, I hear a car horn beep and can only assume its Julia.
I grab my bag on my way out the door.
The humidity is even worse outside. The air is so thick there isn’t even a small breeze or anything.
I walk over to Julia’s pounding car. She’s blasting I see star’s song ‘hardest mistakes’ I can’t complain the song is amazing.
“Ready to go?” She shouts over the pounding techno. I nod and strap in because Julia drives like a mad woman.
We sing along loudly to the song and get a few looks at red lights but we don’t really give a fuck.
The tops down, the wind whipping our hair like crazy, no drama, no job just us and the road.
-
Harry’ POV
“Hey mum”
“Hello honey, how have you been?”
“I’ve been good. How are you? Are you feeling better?”
“Harry darling, I swear you worry more about me then yourself”
I smile to myself.
“Mum, I’m your son, I’m suppose to worry”
“Not this much” she mumbles over the phone. I roll my eyes.
Why must she be so stubborn?
“Enough about me how was the trip? Did Danielle and Liam enjoy it?”
“Dani was sick a lot of the time I’m not sure why. But other than that they enjoyed it quite a bit I’m glad.”
“Aw, perhaps she ate something bad.”
I nod agreeing even though she can’t see me.
“So when am I going to meet Vianna?”
I groan “Mum”
“It’s a reasonable question!”
I laugh and shake my hair from my face.
I get up from my seat on the couch and go to the kitchen to grab a bottle of water.
Suddenly Louis comes sliding into the kitchen.
“HEY”
“Is that Louis?”
“Yup” I answer eyeing Louis suspiciously as he starts taking milk and pouring it into a bowl.
‘What are you doing?’ I mouth to him. He simply ignores me and leaves. I watch as he walks out to the back.
What the fuck?
I follow Louis into the back room, paying little attention to my mum on the other end who keeps yappering about how she’ll never have grand children.
“Mum stop being so dramatic, you always have Gemma”
She sighs dramatically.
“Oh that’s not the same. I want to see what your children would look. Oh the dimples and curls it’ll just be too cute”
There’s a weird noise that comes from the room Louis just disappeared too and I have lost all interest in my mother’s talking.
“Can I call you later mum?”
She sighs, “Sure sweetie. Say hi to Louis for me”
“I will. Bye, love you”
I hang up the phone and open the door.
Louis is crouched by the window making cooing noises. I walk in further completely confused and curious.
“Anne says hi” I say walking to his side. He nods firmly watching whatever it is that’s in front of him.
I look forward, my eyes widening.
A small kitten is licking the milk from the bowl hungrily.
I crouch down next to Louis.
“Lou, when did we get a cat?”
“I found her this morning when I was taking a walk. Isn’t she precious?”
He smiles looking at the small feline.
The cats an ashy brown color, with stripes on her ears and at the end of her tail. I can’t help but swoon over the small creature.
I LOVE CATS.
The cat finishes drinking the milk and she yawns lying down on her full stomach. Louis and I both ‘aw’
“Can we keep her?” I ask excitedly already getting attached to the small animal.
Louis sighs and takes the bowl. He gets up but I stay crouch, rubbing the furry cat behind the ear. She purrs and her tail sways lazily from side to side.
“Pets aren’t allowed in the building Haz”
“But she’s so cute!” I whine
“Plus, she’s clearly a baby. We can’t just let her go out into the evil world” I look up at him with my best doggy eyes.
His eyes narrow at me, looking from me to the cat.
“Fine, we can keep her.”
“YAY”
“What are we going to name her?” he asks thoughtfully.
I glance back at the cat that seems to be asleep.
“Hmm. What about Pussy?”
“I’m serious Haz” He rolls his eyes and leaves the room, totally dismissing my idea.
I pout and follow him out, leaving the cat to rest.
I walk down the hall to the kitchen.
“I was being serious” I mumble under my breath.
-
Via’s POV
“Hottie checking you out at 5 O’ clock”
I raise my eyebrows curiously at Julia’s comment.
I look to my right and sure enough a boy with short blonde hair and hazel eyes is starring directly at me.
But this is no stranger, I know those eyes. I squint, trying to get a better look at him.
“Oh, that’s Ryd.” I say shrugging.
“Who?”
“He was the DJ at the club. I wonder what he is doing here” I say to Julia.
“He came to see you”
“That’s dumb” I say laughing slightly.
“Well he’s coming this way”
My head whips around to see the boy standing behind me.
He smiles down at me.
“Hey Via, funny seeing you here”
“Yeah, small world”
He nods.
“What are you doing on this side of town?” I ask turning properly this time so I can fully see him. His attire isn’t that different from the club, minus the hat. He’s wearing plain blue jeans and a guy’s tank top with the words die written on the front in a dripping font.
“I have a gig tonight a couple of them actually.”
“Oh cool. Ryd this is my friend Julia, Julia Ryd” I politely introduce them.
Julia waves smiling, “Would you like to sit?” I ask
He nods and pulls out the plastic seat.
I continue sipping my smoothie.
“So where’s tonight’s party?”
“I actually don’t know. I have to map it out on my phone. I’m terrible with directions I get lost all the time” he says chuckling to himself.
“What’s the address?” Julia asks.
He fishes out his phone and reads the address to us.
“I know exactly where that’s at! It’s not far from here actually. Just turn right when you come to the light and you should see the club not too far down” I explain to Ryd. He nods
“Thanks. How embarrassing would it have been if the DJ was late?”
“Ha-ha. Don’t worry about it wouldn’t have been that bad”
“It would have been bad” Julia says counteracting my attempt at making Ryd feel better about his bad direction skills. I glare at her from my side of the table.
-
Ryd stays a little longer and we talk for a while.
Apparently he’s from Nevada and grew up with five brothers and sisters on a farm. He’s pretty much had an awesome childhood from what I can tell. He’s always loved music and thought DJ-ing was the perfect job for him.
He’s really cool and I hope we can become good friends.
“I got to get going, gotta get ready for the gig and all. It was nice meeting you Julia” he says to the red head that is getting up to throw away her drink.
“You too Ryd, good luck”
“Thanks”
I get up too gathering my stuff; it’s getting pretty late anyway.
“Maybe you can stop by one of my gigs sometime?”He says looking at me with a small smile.
I like Ryd, I really do. He’s interesting and he has really nice hair so because of these simple facts, I promise him I will go to his last show since I’m busy the other days.
We exchange phone numbers and I walk towards Via while he walks the opposite direction.
-
“He seems like a cool guy” Julia says as we pull up in front my apartment.
“Yeah, he’s an epic DJ too you should come when I go see his last show”
“I would love too but I think his invitation was directed more towards you then me”
I look at her curiously.
“Why would you say that?”
“Are you serious right now Vianna?”
I look around then look back at my friend.
“Yeah…”
“He’s obviously into you.”
“He is?!”
“Oh lord”
“That’s stupid we’re just friends. Besides, I just met the guy”
“That doesn’t stop people from liking each other V.”
I roll my eyes and open her car door.
“You’re a load of bull. Can’t guys and girls be friends without there being more?”
“Uh no” she quickly says before I can close the door.
I roll my eyes at her and slam her car door shut.
“See you later” I call out to her.
-
I kick off my sandals and get comfortable in my bed, going through Cosmopolitan magazine.
My phone beeps by my side signaling a text.
I pick up my phone and look at my text.
Harry: hey, haven’t talked to you all day, what’s going on? <3
I smile and quickly reply back.
Vianna: I know! I’m starting to miss my British boy. :-* I was out with Julia today
Harry: Oh, girl’s night; figures. Guess what
Vianna: what?
Harry: Louis and I got a cat!
Harry and I continue texting back and forth the rest of the night. He tells me about the cute little kitten Louis found and sends me a picture of him and the cat: my new screensaver.
Eventually we start talking on the phone.
“I got to get to sleep Harry, I have work tomorrow” I tell my boyfriend changing into my PJ’s
“Kay love, bye”
“Bye”
I press the end button and look at my phone. Not once did I mention I saw Ryd, the DJ from the club. Is that a bad thing? I didn’t really think it was important especially since I haven’t officially decided if I’m going to see him play in a few nights.
Julia’s words about him liking me flash in my mind. I certainly don’t like him, I like Harry. Like I really, really like Harry.
But I can’t help groan at my brain when it says the very true words.
…Then why didn't you tell Harry?

Notes

I realized I had posted chapter 16 twice so I fixed that.
Guys, I need you to help me pick which story i should post next.
Which title sounds more interesting? --> Imperfections or The Nanny?
Pick and tell me in the comments.

Via's outfit