Kendally

(3)Ally

Ally's POV

“Great news, Ally!” Levi exclaimed as soon as we had gotten all of his things from the baggage claim. “My family is going home now, but I can ride with you back to my house. So, you can drop me off, I mean.”
I smiled a little. “Wasn’t that the original plan?” Levi shrugged. “Well…my parents actually weren’t aware that you were coming…but they agreed on letting you take me home, now that they do know.”
I nodded slowly, and took one of his bags in each of my hands, and he carried the last of it. “So, where’s your car parked?” asked Levi as we neared the exit. “Oh, it’s just…um…over there,” I said, looking around. I had forgotten where I had parked it, for a second, there.
“Oh,” came Levi’s unimpressed response as he laid eyes on my old Volvo. “Yeah…you really need a new car, my friend.” I rolled my eyes as we approached it, and I set his things down on the ground so that I could dig for the keys in my handbag. “With what money?” I asked as I unlocked the doors. “I have nothing, and you know my dad…a definite no.”
We packed Levi’s things into the trunk, and we even had to occupy the whole back seat with the rest of his stuff. My poor Volvo had been passed down to me just last year, and even then, it had a ton of miles on it from previous owners. I hadn’t been able to begin driving it until this year, when I had finally gotten my license, and it got around ok…but Levi complained about it all the time.
“I’ll be our source of transportation this year,” Levi said as he hopped into the front passenger seat. “At least, with my ride, it is somewhat presentable…and people don’t cover their eyes and run away screaming as soon as they see it.”
I hit his shoulder. “Hey, it isn’t like people do that to my car! And shhh! Don’t insult her, or she’ll break down for good!” But I smiled as I turned the keys, and the car responded immediately.
We left the airport parking lot pretty uneventfully, but the further we drove away, the more depressed I seemed to become. Somehow, I had gone back to thinking about Kendall…again, and I really had not wanted to.
Levi and I were having fun, talking like old times…and I randomly start thinking about Kendall again? Even though I had met him for the first time today, it seemed like it was more than a crush…but I didn’t even know what to call it. All I knew was, I really liked Kendall, and I was going to see him again.
“I can’t believe we go back to school in two days,” Levi said suddenly, and I sighed. “I can. The vacation probably went by pretty fast for you, since you were in Hawaii and everything…but for me, it went by freakishly slowly.”
Levi looked over at me. “Were you bored without me?” I laughed and shrugged. “I guess so. I really had nothing to do. I mean, I got together a couple times with some people at school, but other than that, nothing.”
Levi smiled a little bit, but the look was totally sympathetic. “I should have had Mom and Dad purchase another ticket; we would have loved to have you along.”
I shook my head rapidly. “No way! A trip like that is insanely expensive!” Levi shot me a look. “Ally…you are seriously just like family to us. I’m not even joking; Mom talks about you all the time, and she is always in a great mood when you’re around.” I smiled slightly, but not taking my eyes off of the road. I loved it at the Pickett’s house, too. I felt comfortable and wanted there.
“I’ll be sure to have them get another ticket next time,” Levi assured me, and I couldn’t help but beam. I would disagree with him, but it was no use. He was the most determined person I knew, and besides, it wasn’t like I would be bankrupting their family. Both of his parents worked at high-pay jobs…and they already had saved a lot of money before they married each other. Still, I would refuse any tickets that Levi would give me in the future, I decided.
We finally pulled up at Levi’s house, and as soon as I stopped the car, he opened the door to hop out. I followed his example, and within minutes, all of his things were in the living room of his house.
He turned to me as soon as we’d finished. “Thanks Ally. It was cold, I know…but thank you for coming. It’s really refreshing to see you after I got back from the trip.” I smiled at him, and nodded. “Sure, Levi. Anytime.” He smiled and asked softly, “Awkward hug?”
I giggled and nodded, and we quickly finished our hug. “Do you wanna hang out again, tomorrow? It’ll be the last full day before school starts,” Levi said. I grinned and agreed. “Sure! Text me tomorrow whenever, and we’ll work out the details.”
I began to walk down the steps, and waved at him as I returned to my car. Maybe he can help me track down Kendall, I thought, feeling quite stalkerish. Chuckling to myself, I hopped into my car, and drove away, heading back to my place.