PROTECT

Chapter 14

Knock knock

I scrunched my face at the door. I wasn't expecting anyone.

"Ma you expecting anyone?" I yell going to open the door.

"No"

I shrug and turn to the door to open it.

"Ty?"

Ty stood at the door. On my porch in a tan blouse with two buttons a loose, some blue straight jeans and some dunks that matched the shirt with a bouquet of flowers.

"You're here? You brung me flowers?" I asked ty.

"Who is it baby?" Ma asked creeping behind us setting her eyes on Ty.

"Hi Ms..?"

"Ms Tammy is fine. I assume you're the ones who's been making my Nana happy?"

"Ms Tammy" Ty corrects.

"These are for you and i hope so" she says handing my mom the roses.

"You're too kind. Please, sit. Go head Na. Let us talk"

I look over to Ty' Elle for confirmation.

"Go put your clothes on" She confirms also pointing out the lack of pants.

I grin and walk awkwardly back up to my room and finish getting dressed for my new job.

10 mins later

"Why you smiling so hard?"

"I'm assuming y'all had a good conversation?"

"Mind your own business"

"Can we go? I don't wanna be late to my first day of work"

"Your mom was just about to show me your pictures"

"What pictures?"

"Go grab the book Nana"

"Ma no, im gonna be late. I love you, see you later" i kissed my mom's forehead and headed out the door.

"Autumn" Ty yelled shutting the door behind her.

"Yes?"

"Where you going?"

"Ty'elle, i have work. You know this" i say pointing down the sidewalk.

"Get in the car" she sighed putting her arm around me and led me to her car.

"These are for you" she said while opening the car door and pulling a bouquet of purple freesias.

"For me?" I exaggerate putting my hand on my chest.

"You think I'd forget my own pretty girl?"

"I'm your pretty girl?"

"Nah. I definitely did not just have your favorite flowers"

"Quit being sarcastic and take me to work"

"Meh meh meh" she copies and follows me to the car.

"Hey Charlie".

"Hey Autumn"

"You excited?" He asks making conversation.

"For work? I guess. Am i not supposed to be?"

"I don't know"

I shrugged and hopped out of the car and she pulled me into her arms.

"Ty not here" I say attempting to give us space.

She shrugged not caring and wrapped her other arm around me.

"When you gonna quit being embarrassed by me?"