My ex is my soulmate

Chapter twelve - This day upset her

Austin's POV:

Time flies very fast. It's like yesterday when I came here and now, it's December. In the beginning, it wasn't easy, especially since Ally is there, but we learned to live together. We managed to keep the good relations. What we don't have is an idea for the project. None of us knows what the story should be about. I was thinking that maybe we could draw a story about a boy and a girl who have problems but they somehow solve them. It's so hard to do it without words. The drawing is the easiest part. I want to make clear art without any doubt from the reader's side, but this is almost impossible. How can I know that he or she will think the same way as me? There are different points of view, and I'm sure that whoever reads this will understand it differently. At least, I have Ally to help me. As a girl, she might have better ideas. My ideas are not very good. Well, we can ask Toby and Macy since they have the same task, but we have to deal with this alone. The benefit from all of this is that I can be with Ally. Most of the time, we'll be working, but I still prefer her. I don't want to work with another girl. I have no idea how I picked her name, but I'm glad that I did. At first, she wasn't happy about it, but later, everything was fine. 

It's the weekend, so I don't have classes. Ally and I can use the time to start our project. We have around two months to finish it, but soon is our winter vacation and around the holidays, we won't have much time to work. Ally went to buy food. I don't know, but today I woke up in a weird mood. It's like I am forgetting something. It's not her birthday, that's for sure. Then I clucked it. On this day, two years ago, we started dating. That explains my mood. I wonder if she remembers this. I won't bring it up, because I don't know how she would feel. After all, I don't want to upset her. Ally has other things to worry about. 

After half an hour, Ally came back to our dorm with a bag full of food. Who can eat all of this? She put it on my bed and went into the bathroom. I know that usually, girls take more time than boys do, but she was ten minutes there. Maybe there is a problem. I would love to go and check on her, but what if she is doing something? I can't walk in just like that. After all, I don't want to be in her personal space. I walked to the bathroom and knocked on the door. 

- Ally, are you ok?

- Yes. 

- Are you sure?

- Yes, don't worry. 

Soon she came out with a fake smile on her face. There is definitely a problem. I don't expect her to tell me, and that's why I won't ask. She sat on my bed, got some food, and started eating. I didn't say anything and joined her. Both of us were eating silently. The thing is that I don't know what to tell her. We stayed like that for an hour. It's visible that something is bothering her, but I don't know what. 

- Do you have any ideas about our project?

- Not yet. We can take a fairy tale and draw our own pictures. 

- This is cheating. The story has to be original. 

- Can we start it tomorrow? I'm in the mood for that right now.

- Sure. I was just wondering if you have an idea. 

- No, I don't. 

- It's ok. We have enough time. 

- I'll take a nap. Wake me for dinner. 

- Ok, no problem. 

I waited for her to fall asleep and walked out. I haven't talked with my parents for a while. After all, I didn't want to wake her. I went into the backyard and called them. After the second ring, dad finally picked up the phone. Since I came here, we have used video chat. To be honest, it was my parents' idea. 

- Hey Austin, how are you?

- I'm good. How are you and mom? 

- The same as you. We came home from shopping. 

- Poor you. - I said and he laughed

- This time it wasn't that bad. 

- I'm glad to hear that.

- What are you doing?

- Nothing. I am outside right now. 

- Here, your mom wants to talk with you. 

- Hey mom. 

- Hi. How are you? I haven't seen you in so long. 

- I'm fine. 

- Then why is the sad face? You know that you can tell me if there is a problem.

- There isn't a problem. 

- Don't lie to me.

- And I'm not. It's because of the day. 

- Now I understand. Look, I know that it's hard for you, but look at it from the positive side. 

- And what is it?

- Be happy that it happened. Not many people can be proud of what you have. 

- What I HAD. Now, I don't have anything.

- No, you have a roommate who is always behind your back. 

- How do you know? We haven't done anything. 

- Because it's visible. Since the day you broke up, both of you have been regretting this. 

- I do, but I'm not sure about Ally. 

- How is she?

- I don't know. Today she is... um... it looks like she has a problem, but when I asked her, she said that everything is ok. I know that she won't tell me, so I won't insist. 

- Talk with her. Maybe she won't tell you anything, but she needs to know that you are by her side. Don't leave her. 

- Who said that I would? Moreover, I have nowhere to go. We are stuck in one room together. 

- I know. 

- How? I don't remember telling you. 

- It's not hard to guess. 

- Mom!

- Ok, one day your dad and I met Ally's parents. We started talking, and they told us that she is at the same university as you. We didn't know that you two were in the same room, but I was hoping that this would happen. 

- Why would you want that?

- Because I want both of you to get back together. Is it wrong to want your son's happiness?

- No, but you know how I felt after all of this. 

- Yes, and that's why I was hoping that you two could be together again. Even if it's not in a relationship. 

- So it's your fault that we are together. 

- Oh, no. You can't blame me for this. After all, I didn't do anything. 

- Fine, I'll let you pass this time. - I said, chuckling

- Apart from that, is there anything new?

- Well, Ally and I have a project together. We need to draw a story. 

- Aren't stories supposed to be written? 

- Yes, but here, we need to use only art. No words. 

- Ok, and what will your story be? 

- We don't know yet. It has to be something new that doesn't exist. I mean that we can't take a story and make new drawings.

- I understand. Good luck. 

- Thanks, I will need it. 

- When will you come home?

- I was planning around the winter holiday. 

- I can't wait to see you. If you want, take Ally with you.

- Mom, she is old enough to decide for herself. I am not the one who will tell her what to do. 

- Ok, you know better. 

- I will go now. Call me if you need anything or just want to hear me. 

- I will. Bye Austin. 

- Bye mom. 

With that, I ended the call. I would love to talk with her more, but she will talk only about Ally and me. I understand that her mother's feelings are activated, but it's not as easy as she thinks. Some things take time. I walked back to our dorm and saw that Ally was up. I thought that she would take a nap. I looked at the time on my phone. I haven't talked much with my mom. It's visible that there is a problem, but I don't know why she doesn't want to share it. If not with me, at least she can call Macy. I am sure that she will listen to her. 

- Do you want me to call Macy?

- No, why?

- Because since you won't share with me, you can do it with her. 

- I have nothing to share. 

- Ally, it's visible that you are upset. Did someone tell you something?

- No. Please, stop asking. 

- Ok, then. Do you want us to watch a movie?

- No. I want to be alone. - she said and walked out

I don't understand girls. I waited for her for dinner, but she didn't come. Well, in that case, I would eat alone. I walked to a diner and ordered food for home. Later, I went back to my dorm and played a movie. Since she won't watch one with me, I will enjoy my own company. I won't lie that I would love it if she was here, but I can't force her to do something that she doesn't want. 

Ally came to our dorm late. It was after 10 pm. I won't ask her what she has done, because it's not my job. Well, if I have to be honest, I got worried about her, but if I walked after her, she might think that I was spying on her, which is not true. She went to get ready for sleep. I want to help her, but I don't know how. It's not easy when you don't know what the problem is. I turned off my laptop and went to sleep as well. 

A noise woke me up. It was very silent, but I could still hear it. I checked the time on my phone and it was 2 am. I followed the noise and it was coming from Ally's bed. Is she crying? I carefully walked up to her and heard the sobbing again.

- Ally. Hey, Ally. I know that you are not sleeping. 

No answer. In that case, there is only one thing that I can do. Without thinking twice, I went under the covers of her bed. I know that I shouldn't do it, but I won't leave her like that. 

- Ally, talk with me. You know that I want to help you. 

The silence continued. It won't be easy. Well, I won't give up. 

- Ally, will you turn around? You can snuggle if you want. I won't mind. 

Finally, we have made some progress. She turned around but didn't do anything else. I put my hands on her cheeks and carefully wiped her tears. I hate to see her like that. It's breaking my heart. I pulled her for a hug and felt how she broke down in my arms. Her phone turned on and I saw a notification. I looked through it and saw that she had marked yesterday in her calendar. I guess that that is the reason why she got upset. So she didn't forget what day it was. I left it where it was and looked at her. I can't believe that she remembered that day. We were supposed to have our second anniversary. I kissed the top of her head and noticed that she was asleep. I know that I shouldn't be in her bed, but I don't want to leave her. Moreover, it's only sleeping. We have never done anything else. 

- Good night Ally. I love you. Thank you for remembering what day it was yesterday. I'm sorry that it made you upset.

- It's ok. I'm glad that you are here. 

- I thought that you were sleeping. 

- I wanted to know if you would leave. 

- Did you understand?

- Yes, I did. Thank you for staying. 

- Look, I don't think that it's a good idea. 

- It's only one night. 

- Ok, I won't go anywhere.

- Thank you. I know that I can count on you. 

We talked for a while and later both of us fell asleep. I won't lie that I'm glad that Ally let me stay with her. I thought that she might feel uncomfortable, but luckily, she didn't. I like that we are getting close, and I hope that nothing bad will happen. As I have said, I would love to get back to her, and for this, I need to be a good boy. Maybe I am wrong, but I think that the project will help us with that. After all, we have to work together. Somehow, we'll deal with it. I still love Ally, and I don't think that my feelings for her will disappear. I'll wait and see what will happen to us.