My Not So Perfect Love Story

The Move

My name is Amelie. My story began in August of 2012. I was 17, fresh out of high school and I didn't have a clue what love was. My family lived in Montreal, Canada, I grew up in a very easy neighbourhood. I started working at the age of 15 in a supermarket where, two years later, I met someone. He was the first guy ever who had laid eyes on me, I was blinded by my feelings and he took advantage of my innocence. In other words, he took my virginity and disappeared. Yup.

I grew up without my real father, because he moved overseas when I was about 10 years old. That's probably the reason why I was always getting attached to people so easily, and so my heart was broken by an insensitive asshole. After a year of depression, I went to college. There, I met my first boyfriend, and we moved in together after a year had passed together. He also took advantage of my love and generosity, although this time I was the one who left.

I moved back to my parents house after spending two years and a half trying to help someone who wasn't ready to change himself. I dropped out of college, got a new job and was saving my money. Nobody I ever met in my life felt like someone worthy of my time and efforts, and I didn't bother trying to make friends with people I couldn't relate to. Even though i've always loved my family, I've always felt like I was a stranger to them. My country did not feel like home, I felt the need to be somewhere else.

At the age of 21, I planned everything. I would move to Los Angeles, the city of dreams.

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November 2017, West Hollywood.

The sun is smiling wide at me, LANY is blasting in the truck's shitty stereo system and my cat is freaking out on the passenger seat.

"I know, I know. It's okay baby.."

I stroke his head gently and he meows at me. Ti-Lou is 2 years old, I adopted him when I moved in with my ex. Now he is still a big baby and meows every 10 seconds. Seeing the street sign as I slow down at the stop, I read Alta Vista Blvd and turn on that street. I remember which house it is, even though I got the address on my phone. Parking the rental truck in front of a beautiful, modern house, I step out and look around. I smile as I see the palm trees decorating the street, the somewhat calm neighbourhood welcoming me instantly. I walk to the passengers side and take my kitty in my arms along with my bag, locking the truck as I walk to the front door. The big wooden doors and simple but modern look of the house is not what I prefer, but having roommates was cheaper than an apartment to myself. Oh yes, I am moving in a house with 4 other girls, who I met online. I unlock the door, smiling to myself as I enter, looking around.

"Hey bitch!" I hear someone say and I jump slightly but I smile wide as Shea comes up to me and hugs me.

"Hey! Im so happy we are finally meeting in person" Shea and I met on Twitter, she was the one looking for another roomate and offered me the spot, and I took it. I've loved her Youtube channel since 2016, and the other girls seemed pretty great too.

"Let me help you with your bags" She says excitedly and walks out, I put Ti-Lou down and follow Shea outside. I laugh a little as she stares at the truck.

"You got a lot of stuff" She frowns at me and I shrug.

"Sorry, I'm a big spender, I do have a lot of stuff" She smiles at me and raises her brows. Taking her phone out of her pocket, she dials a number.

"I'm calling reinforcement" She says and I walk to the truck as she talks on the phone. Walking over to the back, I take out the key, stepping up to unlock the padlock. I grab the handles and pull up the door, scrunching up my nose as it screeches.

"Hey Millie, I got some help" I turn around and smile as I see a group of guys get out of their car and walk up to us. I step down and she walks up to me, whispering.

"The curly one is my boyfriend, but you can have the tall one" I blush slightly but smile as they finally come up to us and I wave at them.

"Babyyy" Shea says and hugs that curly one tight, I bite my lip as the tall one looks at me.

"That's Jc" She pecks his cheek and I smile at him. "Kian" She looks at the tall one. "Bobby, Corey and Harrison" She gestures to the other three, Bobby is wearing very colourful clothes compared to Corey, who's wearing all black.

"Hi, I'm Millie" I smile and Kian smiles back.

"Is that your real name?" Harrison asks and I smile as I hear his British accent.

"No, my name is Amelie but everyone calls me Millie" I chuckle and he nods, they all look at me and I blush.

"Okay! Let's get started." I say and step up again, starting to shuffle things around in the truck. I tell Corey, Jc and Harrison to bring the furniture in since they're the strongest. I feel someone behind me as I grab some bags of clothes and I squeal as Kian bumps into me, I drop the bags.

"Oh, sorry!" He says and I smile at him, turning around to face him as he lifts up his hands in the air.

"It's okay" He smiles back at me, showing his perfect smile. His short bleached hair is messy, a headband wrapped stylishly around his head. He's wearing a pink white-striped t-shirt and his sleeves are rolled up, showing off his tattoos. The fact he's wearing black ripped jeans almost make me drool, he looks so good.

"Take a picture, it'll last longer, babe" He says and I feel my face heat up, moving my hand up to my mouth as I giggle.

"Sorry, I got distracted" I say and smile as I grab the bags and walk out of the truck, walking inside the house to my room. Smiling to myself, I start to unpack my stuff, Shea and the guys still bringing stuff inside. Kian comes in and helps me move the furniture around, he keeps staring at me and I look back at him when we're done. I sit on my bed sighing then lay down, closing my eyes.

"Finally" I smile to myself and I feel the mattress sink next to me. I've been dreaming of this day for at least a year now, and this was exactly how I planned it. I can already feel at peace in this room, my Christmas lights hung up above my bed. I sit back up and feel Kian's eyes on me.

"So what brought you here, Amelie?" he asks and I frown at him at the mention of my name, nobody usually calls me by my real name. My expression softens as I look at him, his bright smile reassuring me.

"I needed change. And it's the right place for my career" I smile and he nods, sucking in his bottom lip. I look away, biting the inside of my cheek as I stand up, walking to my vanity and setting up my makeup. What the fuck, I've never seen such a hot guy, he's the literal opposite of the ones back in my town.

"That's cool, what's your job?" He asks and I lean back against my vanity, smiling at him.

"I'm a model" I nod slightly and he raises his brows at me.

"Wow, i'm not surprised. You're so beautiful" He chuckles and I giggle, looking down.

"Thanks." I look back up at him. "I need to go downstairs, talk with Shea.."

"Oh right, yeah, let's go" He stands up quickly and smiles as he walks out. Ti-Lou comes up to me and rubs himself against my leg. I pick him up, hearing him pur as I walk down the stairs. I have a feeling this guy is going to be trouble.

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