"He didn't do anything" Shayley looked at me with sadness in his eyes.

"How do you know? He went and met her" I said with tears forming in my eyes.

"She bribed him" Shayley said. I looked at him and he sighed. "She was going to tell everyone that he was cheating on you, with that merch girl hook up at Warped with Maria. For some sick reason she got someone to take pictures of them kissing that time and saved them and use them to show everyone that he has a new girlfriend since no one really knew about him and Maria." Shayley explained. I closed my eyes and felt the guilt wash over me.

"I'm becoming a fucking disaster Shayley." I cried. Tears began falling down my face.

“No you’re not. I’m proud of you for being two months clean. But you scared me though. When I saw Austin’s car gone, I wanted to pay you a visit. But seeing you keys on the ground and the door wide opened scared me a little. Boomer was sitting in the bedroom by Austin’s phone and the liquor cabinet was opened. I thought something terrible had happened to you. Don’t even get me started on Austin. He went crazy. Yelling at me and crying saying that he can’t lose you for a second time. Alan, Phil, and Tino were wrecks too.

“I've never seen him look at anyone the way he looks at you. Even if it's too soon to say or whatever. That boy fucking loves you" He continued. "He's just trying his best to make it work" Shayley said standing up and kissing my head. "Come on, back to the house before you get sick" I took his outstretched hand and we walked back to the house talking and cheering up from the conversation.

When I walked onto the bus Tino and Phil were sitting waiting for us. Their faces lit up when they saw me. "Shayley's going home." I told them and they nodded. They both got up and hugged me. "I'm okay guys" I whispered. They nodded and let me go. "Where is he?" I asked and they both pointed to the bedroom. I nodded and walked back there. My damn clothes clung to my body. Austin opened his door and stepped out. He looked at me and sighed. He walked over and pulled Shayley’s hoody off me. He pulled my shirt off and I took my bra off. He didn't even react like a normal guy would. He just pulled one of his shirts over my head I pulled off my jeans. I threw them to the side. I looked up to Austin and he just stared into my eyes. I leaned up and kissed his lips. He kissed me back and we didn't say another word. We went into his bed and lay together. He didn't say anything just held me. I eventually fell asleep and my dreams were filled with my fall off the bridge.

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Austin.....

My eyes widen and were filled with sadness as she fell backwards. I shot up straight out of the bed and fumbled for the figure next to me.

It was empty.

She did survive yesterday. Right? I didn’t imagine all of that. Right?  I scrambled to get out of bed and saw her bag gone.

No. No. No. No. No.

I refuse to let that sink in.

I walked down stairs and saw no trace of her what so ever. Boomer was sitting by the backdoor, face between paws and the house was empty. I searched the house for her. bathroom, kitchen, guest room, basement, attic, backyard. She’s not here. I banged my fist on the wall, biting my lip to hold back the tears that threaten to come. I walked out to the front yard and saw her car.

Her car is still here.

I heard a hoarse laugh and a sob after. I turned around. There were more sobs. I looked up to see a girl with blonde hair sitting on my roof.

“HEY!” I called. Her head lifted up and her eyes met mine. Puffy, red, and swollen, the girl stared at me.

Icy blue eyes.

“Stay there!” I called. I ran up to the attic and opened the window. I lifted my upped body up to grab the roof for support before climbing on the roof. I crawled my way to her and embraced her in my arms, removing the bottle of Jack Daniel’s from her grip.

“I’m sorry. I’m so sorry Austin.” She whispered. I kissed her head lightly.

“It’s okay.”

“I hate myself.”

“No you don’t Ellie.”

“I do. I really do. Look around.” She sobbed. “A drunk person speaks a sober heart.”

“Ellie, everything has changed. You’re not the same person you were two years ago.” I state.

“That’s because I had you two years ago.”

“And you have me now. But this time, we’re different. You’re not shy anymore and I’m not goofy anymore.” She gave me a look. “Well, not that goofy.” She giggled a little. “You’re serious about your band and you’re being young and reckless. I’m being more serious and settling down a bit. But one thing will never change and that’s how I feel about you. So stop saying you hate yourself. I love you Ellie. With all my heart. Sure you’re drunk, but your sober heart knows this is the truth. Sure you scared me yesterday, but what matters is that you’re here with me. Today. I want you to have a future and hopefully, I will be a part of that future. The two of us. ”

Wow. Way to go Austin.

Award for best girlfriend speech ever, Austin Carlile!

“Why did you dye your hair?” I asked breaking off the silence. Her body trembled next to mine, a sob followed shortly.

“I wanted to cut.” She whispered. I took her arm and looked at her wrist. A small dot lay risen on her skin. I frowned. “I started to, but realized I couldn’t break my promise that I made. So to occupy myself, I went to the store and bought some dye and dyed my hair blonde. But I still had the urge to cut. So I came here and drank while watching the sun rise.” I stayed silent. “Austin?” she asked nervously.

“Hmm.”

“Are you mad at me?” she somehow snuck the bottle out of my grip and was now taking another sip. This is not good for her heart.

“No.” I kissed the top of her head.

“Austin?”

“Hmm.”

“I love you.” The blood froze in my body.

Finally. She said it. Those three words I’ve been waiting two and a half years for her to say. She said it. And I couldn’t be happier. Two years of her being in denial and shutting off any form of love, she’s finally said it.

“I love you too Princess.”

Song Credits;

The Storm- Of Mice & Men

Dark In My Imagination- Of Verona

The Sky Under The Sea- Pierce the Veil

Hold On Till May- Pierce the Veil

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