It's Complicated

“I can’t wait to see what the company chooses for the photos.” I said excitedly as we left the building the photo shoot was in.

“I can." Austin said following me. “I hope they don’t choose any of the ones I’m in.”

"I like the one with all three of us." Alan chimed in.

I nodded, "So do I."

"What are we doing now?" Shayley asked bringing up the rear.

"Dinner and then Alan is coming over to my house afterward to watch a movie." I answered with a smirk.

"Oh am I now?" Alan sounded amused that I had plans for us tonight.

"Yes you are and maybe if you behave I'll let you stay the night." I gave him a wink.

"I do not want to hear this." My brother said not looking too happy.

“Hey I’m just talking about if the movie goes too long and he’s tired. He’s more than welcome to stay the night.” I answered giving Shayley my offended look.

“Like that is really what you were thinking.”

“As far as you know that’s exactly what I meant. And there’s nothing more you need to know.” I argued.

“Well if that’s what you’re doing you wouldn’t mind Austin joining in.” Shayley looked at Austin, expecting him to take his side.

“I already crashed one of their dates, I’m not going to make it a habit.” Austin chimed in. “They’re both adults, they can do what they want.”

Shayley looked like he doubted the fact that I was an adult. “So you’re telling me that you’re going to go home with a guy that has seen you in nothing but lingerie today and just watch a movie with him.”

“I’m telling you that I’m going to go home, get in my pajamas and watch Pretty in Pink with Alan.” I answered slowly as if it would make it more clear for Shay. “Why am I even explaining this to you? I’m a grown woman!I live on my own and don’t need you’re okay to do things.”

Shayley laughed, “Because you secretly still feel like the little sister that needs permission from her older brother to do anything.”

“Yeah whatever. I’m going home.” I answered backing up in the direction of my car. “You coming Ginger Princess?”

“Do we really have to watch a movie called Pretty in Pink?” Alan asked following me.

I smiled. “Yes, it’s my favorite movie. You’ll love it, there's a ginger in it.”

***

“You own actual normal clothes?” Alan said when I walked out into the living room with a long sleeve shirt, pajama pants and some slippers.

“Yeah?” I said looking down at my clothes. “What else are you expecting me to wear?”

“I thought you just walked around in lingerie all day.” He replied looking amused.

“What about when I’m in public?” I walked over to the DVD player and put the movie in. I was a bit nervous. Probably because it was the first time I ever actually brought a guy to my house without the intention of only sleeping with him.

“Of course you have to wear clothes out in public so you don’t make other women feel bad about themselves with your awesome body. But I always pictured you wearing extravagant clothing, not clothes that common people wear.” He really laid it on thick.

I laughed and sat cross legged on the couch next to him. “You do know that Shayley is my brother so I’m kind of just as ordinary as him. It’s like a rule of thumb.You’re only as awesome as your siblings. You share similar DNA so it makes perfect sense.”

“Did you just speak nerdy to me?” He asked looking a bit impressed.

I gave him a questioning look. “Not really? It’s just simple science and logic.”

“You’re not just ordinary.Shayley told us that you were really smart, you just don’t really show it that often.” Alan said looking at me.

I took a deep breath and looked at the television. “The movie is starting and you have to watch it so that you can tell me that I was right when I said you would love it.” I changed the subject.

I was looking at the television but I wasn’t really paying attention to the movie. I wasn’t used to guys talking to me like he was.I was just used to them being assholes and objectifying me so I just usually went along with it. I acted like a girl that didn’t really give a shit what people thought of me and did whatever the hell I wanted to do.

So I did something extremely stupid and paused the movie. “What the hell are you doing?”

Alan looked at me confused. “Watching the movie?”

“No. Not now exactly. What are you doing here? Are you here saying these things and watching this movie just because you want to fuck me? Messing with my head, making me think that you’re different than every other guy.” I babbled.

“Not every guy is an asshole. There are good guys out there.” Alan answered.

I gave a cynical laugh. “Right.”

“I’m not here to just sleep with you. That would be awesome, and not entirely unwelcome, I am after all a guy. But it would also be nice to get to know you and if that means watching a cheesy chick flick because it’s your favorite than fine. I’ll even go home afterward to prove to you that I am not here to just have sex with you. And I’m not trying to mess with your head…I mean what I’ve said.” He replied.

I looked at the television trying to think of a response but nothing came to mind. “Now that we have that settled. Let’s just rewind and act like that never happened.” I said and unpaused the movie.

Notes

New Chapter ^_^ Things are starting to get a bit interesting between Alan and Alex if I do say so myself ^_^