Running in circles(Post Malone Story)COMPLETED

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"Your Post Malone ain't you?" The bald Texan taxi driver barked from the drivers seat. I smiled at the fact that people all ages recognised him "My daughter is a fan, can I get a picture?"

"Yes, sir" he smiled warmly back at the driver as he pulled me as close as he could. I lay my head on his shoulder as we drove wondering what it would be like to be with him. Like be in a relationship with Post Malone. He's getting ridiculously popular now and he can't go far without someone knowing who he is, his tattoos don't help. He chatted happily with the driver whilst stroking my bare arms for the duration of the journey.

There was a static in the air, like an electricity between us. The unspoken situation surrounding us like a storm. I wasn't quite sure if his touch was meant to be reassuring or not, if he was just as on edge. He seemed calm enough, I wasn't. I was practically vibrating, being in this close proximity to him after flirting tonight was driving me wild. It was talking all my strength not to just straddle him right here in the taxi.

We pulled up at Jason's and my heart dropped. I thought we would have at least a small amount of time alone before the party started but Jason's front yard was littered with people waiting. Some cheered when Austin emerged from the taxi, a few murmurs started when I appeared. I could see people whispering to each other as Austin draped his arm loosely around my shoulders. I kept my head down avoiding the stares from our old classmates and trying not to listen to the smack talk. Austin said hello to people on the way across the yard, we eventually got to the front door and let everybody in. I shrugged off the dirty looks I was getting from the girls milling about, obviously upset at the fact that I have Austin so close. I wanted to be proud and own it but these girl where my peers in high school and it just made me uncomfortable. I was uncertain if 'we' where going anywhere so I didn't want to act more confidently in our relationship for him to make me look stupid by him flirting with other girls in front of me. I slipped from his arm and slipped into the crowded kitchen getting myself a strong drink. Not one person approached me, they all stated and talked between themselves about me. I started to feel really out of place, sending me straight back to those times in high school. I needed to retreat, I needed a safe place. Somewhere I could kick my heels off and hide from this crowd of people that where avoiding me. I knocked my drink back and poured myself another, grabbing a Dr Pepper too I made my way out of the kitchen. I saw the guys arrive from the bar and Austin greet them, I took that as an opportunity to disappear for a while. I could feel the social anxiety from my teenage years start to return under the glares of all these nosey people. I made my way upstairs and found a quiet room away from the prying eyes. I kicked off my shoes and settled down under the covers in the large spare bed. I relaxed into the soft pillows and let out a frustrated sigh. This was not playing out like I thought it would and that thwarted my plans of wooing Austin back. I thought we would come here early and talk, that I could maybe get some sort of gage on how he was feeling towards me. Try and prove to him I am all in and have no intentions in letting him go.

I lay down on my side bringing the covers up to my chin as I settled in. I'm not sure how long I was sat there with my thoughts circling around my brain but I was thrown back to the here and now when the bed dipped behind me and an arm snaked around my waist."Rey, I've been looking for you since we arrived" Austin nuzzled into my neck. I just sighed in response. "I should have known you where hiding. Like old times. I don't want you to hide I want you right by my side" I grumbled and pulled is arm around me tighter. He climbs over me and pulls me flush against him, lifting my chin so I had to look at him. I pouted dramatically. "Rey, what's going on? I need my partner in crime "

"I just wanted a minute " I try to smile

"Tell me the truth..." he gently pushed

"Fine.." I huff "I was just feeling a little overwhelmed. They all just stared at me and no one even tried to talk to me. I felt like I was back in school" I buried my head in his chest