I Don't Mind if You're Overrated(an Austin Carlile fanfic)

Prove Me Right (an Austin Carlile fanfic)

Ryleigh's POV

I walked out the doors of my therapist's office, crying as always. With every tear that fell, I felt my stress being released. Theres something about crying that always makes me feel better.

I quickly got into my sleek Mustang, wanting nothing more than to just get home and take a relaxing nap.

I started up the engine, turned on the radio and pulled out of the parking lot. I was driving down the street, not paying much mind, when I saw a man struggling to carry a large box into a small shop. Feeling generous, I parked out front the store and jumped out to quickly help him. I ran over to him and tapped him on the shoulder.

"holy fuck!-" he dropped the box and turned around to face me.  

Standing face to face- er face to chest- to him I realized how attractive he was, and how tall he was. He stood about 6+ feet tall and had tattoos all over his body with a gnarly scar in the middle of them running from his throat, down. I could only wonder what it was from.

" Oh! I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to curse" he giggled. How adorable, "You just scared me!".

I let out an awkward chuckle and nudged the box with my foot.

"I didnt mean to scare you, I was just wondering if you needed help..?" I shrugged and waited for a response. "

well, if you could just open those doors for me," he pointed to the small shop's doors. I read the sign above the shop, "Aspire & Create" it read.

"That would be a huge help." . I nodded and quickly walked over to the doors, opening them for the tall, lanky man. He walked inside, holding the box, bumping me on the way in.

"Aye, watch it! " i joked. He snickered and dropped the box on the counter.

"I don't think I caught your name, kind stranger".

I walked over to him and stuck out my hand,

"I'm Ryleigh".  With a sparkling smile on his face, he pulled me into a hug.

"Hello Ryleigh, I'm Austin. Thank you for giving a helping hand!" . I couldn't help but smile in his warm embrace. I never wanted him to let go. but not all good things last, he slowly let go. I let out a small sigh, but quickly brought back a smile.

"no worries at all! I'm always down for helping. Thats why I have two hands, one for me and one for well, uh, you!" wow Ryleigh, could you be any more awkward?

Austin laughed a bit and bounced up and down in his black toms.

"If youre so helpful, how do you feel about maybe applying for a job here?" he shrugged. I thought for a moment, I had college classes during the day.. but I might be able to work something out. I let him know my schedule and told him I would definitely consider a job here.

I could use the money. We exchanged numbers and he told me he'd give me a call and let me know more details about when I would start.

I honestly was super excited. I wouldn't mind seeing him everyday. Wow Ryleigh, listen to yourself. Youve just met this guy and youre already getting mushy.

I said goodbye and began to walk out the door when I felt something grab my arm. I turned around just to run into Austin. We were so close, our bodies probably 2 inches apart from one another. I wanted to close that space up and melt in his embrace, oh so badly. He looked down and smiled at me. I swear my knees got weak.

"Hey Ryleigh.. I really look forward to talking again.. I feel like theres something special about you..I mean, i know that sounds weird, especially since we've just met, but-"

Thats when it happened. He let his eyes wander accidentally, and they just so happened to find themselves down at my wrist. My worst nightmare was about to be exposed to a guy that I had just met.

He saw them, and thats when I knew he would never , ever be with me. 

Austin's POV

I grabbed her arm. I didn't want her to go. It was too soon, I had hardly had enough time to talk with her. She turned around to look at me, and I looked down into her dazzling green eyes. I could tell through them that she was a dreamer. Every one of those gold flecks screamed for adventure.

Snap back to reality Austin.. 

"Hey Ryleigh.." I finally spoke "I really look forward to talking again.. I feel like theres something special about you.."

My feelings were all over the place, I had just met her, how could I already feel so strongly? "I mean, i know that sounds weird, especially since we've just met, but-" I trailed off, realizing I was still holding her arm.

Thats when I saw them.

They were all up her arm, most hidden by bracelets. I saw the mix of fresh slices and scars on her wrist. on her bicep and forearm I mostly saw oval shaped, purple marks. I soon realized they had to be burn marks. The pain that shot through my heart was overwhelming. Just seeing such terrible marks on such a beautiful being, wasnt right.

I already knew she didnt deserve to do this to herself. She was better than this, and so gorgeous.

I felt her green eyes growing wider, and staring at my hand on her arm. I looked into them, trying to find the right words to say.

"A-Austin.. I think I should go.. I-I'm sorry.." she quickly pulled her arm away and i could have sworn I saw a tear fall. There was this heart-breaking, crushed look in her swollen eyes.  I wanted to comfort her. I wanted to be there for her, be her everything.

I never wanted her to feel lonely, or unloved, ever. I wanted to kiss every scar, cut and burn on her body. This wasn't right, she shouldn't feel this much pain.