Idols and Anchors [Austin Carlile]

No matter where I moved to, how many years passed, I couldn't get him out of my mind. He was always there and it killed me. He broke my heart so many years ago but I never could fix it. He was the only one that made me feel whole and no matter what happens, I'll never be the same again.

*flashback*

"Hey leave her alone or else!"

The boy in front of me placed me back on the ground and took his hand off the top of my shirt. He turned his head to look at this other boy.

"What are you going to do about it?"

The tall kid ran towards my every day bully and tackled him into the lockers. I didn't know what else to do, so I ran. I ran far and didn't really know where I was headed.

I suddenly stopped at the portables in the back of the school. I placed my back on a wall and slowly slid down to the floor. I pulled my legs to my chest and placed my forehead on my knees. I didn't even get to thank the person that helped me. I didn't know who he was or anything about him. Why would he help me?

As my sobbing slowed down I heard footsteps coming towards me. I got up quickly and tried to hide behind the corner. "It's okay, you don't have to run." I turned around to meet this boy. He was very tall compared to me. His hair was a dark brown and his eyes were a chocolate brown.

"Who are you? And why did you help me?" He combed his fingers through his hair and rubbed the back of his neck. "I'm Austin."

*Four years later*

"Dude it's almost your 21st birthday! Are you ready to get wasted and party like there's no tomorrow?" I laughed as I hugged Austin. He held onto me tight. Austin and I had been best friends since he saved me from that bully so many years ago. He was always there for me, even when my mother passed away and my sister went to a mental hospital.

He never left my side during my state of depression. During the months I had self harmed, Austin always encouraged me to stop. Eventually I did and all I have left are the scars on my body. He was always there. He was the only one I wanted to have and to hold. I wanted to be his forever.

*the next day*

I ran onto the beach to meet Austin like we usually did after work. I stopped in my tracks when I saw Austin kissing another girl. I dropped the beers I had in my hand and stood completely still. I turned and tried to run back home. I turned around once more as Austin looked my way. He just smirked and continued to hug this woman. He walked my way and looked me dead in the eyes. "You were nothing to me. I'm done pretending. You wasted my time for so long and I'm surprised you didn't realize it. Goodbye Hailey." My heart instantly shattered into a million pieces. I never wanted to see him again nor have anything to do with him. All I wanted to do was go home and never come back out.

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