Band Imagines! (Book 2)

Austin Carlile Imagine for Renee: fluff

Austin's POV:

I watch her fingers strum the strings of her bass guitar so expertly. The digits freely walking over the strings as if they live for it, like they were made to do exactly that. The passion in her eyes and expression could be seen from a mile away.

I'm standing here in the backstage area of warped tour watching Mister, Am I Dead's set since Of Mice&Men were playing right after them. They were amazing, but my eyes were on the bass guitarist. Her name is Renee and she is possibly the most beautiful human being I had ever had the pleasure to lay eyes on. Her long brunette hair sways from side to side as she moves her head along with the music and her hazel eyes which are hidden behind big black glasses shine like the morning sun.

Three years, I've had a crush on Renee for three freakin' years. You'd think I would have talked to her by now but I'm just way too shy to even look in her direction for more than 10 seconds. I could always ask Aaron since they are 'bass guitar buddies' as they call themselves.

Renee and I have spoken a few times briefly but I just get so nervous and start to stutter, which is not exactly ideal. All I know is that I will just have to suck it up and talk to her eventually, because this has gone on for far too long.

I can do this!

Renee's POV:

I step off the stage, covered in sweat from the set that we just played. It was unreal! I can't believe how many fans we have, it will never actually sink into my brain and it's always such a rush. You get off stage, wipe yourself down with a towel, chug a bottle of water and then afterwards it finally hits you, you think to yourself 'wow, I have all of those people who look up to me' and it's just such an amazing feeling.

Just as I was about to begin my walk back to the bus I see a tall figure start to approach me. As the face becomes clearer, I see that it is Austin Carlile from Of Mice&Men. "Hey Austin!" I greet before he even reaches me. "Hi Renee" he says quietly.

"Is something wrong?" I ask with a bit of concern laced in my voice. "No, no. Everything is completely fine" he reassures me. I unintentionally let out a sigh of relief. "I was just wondering if you uh, would like to go and get some lunch or something after our set?" Austin asks nervously.

"Are you asking me out on a date?" I ask teasingly. "No!- well, um. I don't know? Only if you want it to be!" Austin quickly spews the words out of his mouth as his face turns bright red from embarrassment. I laugh lightly before answering, "I would love to go on this 'date' with you" Austin's face instantly lights up with delight. "I'd hug you, but I'm all sweaty. So I'll see you afterwards!" I tell him before making my way to the tour bus. I can't believe Austin Carlile asked me out...

Austin's POV

I did it! I finally did it!

Throughout our entire set I was bouncing around stage and screaming even louder from the adrenaline that pulsed through me. She said yes!

After the set the guys started asking me if I was high or what I was taking but I only laughed. "I asked Renee out!" I cheer. "And she said yes!" I say again. The guys all give me a clap on the back. "Finally!" Alan says, merrily.

Renee is probably waiting for me. I quickly say goodbye to everyone before running back to our bus to shower and change clothes. You can do this Austin, you've already gotten this far.

Renee's POV:

I decided to keep my hair natural and do a dark eyeshadow with some eyeliner. For clothes I didn't go all out, just some simple black skinny jeans and a dark green off the shoulder top with some converses. It was only lunch so I didn't have to dress up that much.

I grab my phone to quickly scroll through twitter when a knock at the bus door interrupts me doing just that. I walk over to the door to open it up and see Austin standing there with a single dandelion between his fingertips and what looks to be a picnic basket in the other hand.. "For you" he says with a big grin, holding the flower out towards me.

"Oh, it's beautiful!" I say dramatically, causing us both to laugh. Austin reaches forward to place the small flower in my hair, just behind my ear. "Yeah, it is" Austin says softly. I smile and grab his hand as he leads us out of the venue.

"So, where are we going?" I ask as we make our way down the busy streets. Austin chooses to ignore my question and continues to lead us to wherever he has planned.

Soon enough, we come to a stop in front of a small park with a couple of children running around. An elderly couple sat a little away from us on a concrete bench and the whole place was filled with big trees that was covered with beautiful big green leaves that hung down from the trees, creating lots of shade in this heat. There was white flowers that grew from most of the trees and neatly trimmed bushes blowing lightly in the breeze, it was absolutely beautiful.

Austin continued to hold my hand as we walked to one of the biggest trees there and sat down under it after Austin had let go of my hand to lay down the blanket. "This is amazing Austin!" I gush whilst looking around. "I'm glad you like it" he says genuinely.

"So, tell me about yourself Renee. I want to know all about you" Austin says, resting his head on his hands as he stares at me intently.

So I did, that afternoon was filled with me telling Austin some simple facts about myself then the both of us started to share stories, laughing endlessly at each other but it was one of the best afternoons of my life.

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All too soon we started to pack up the picnic and head back to the venue. Even the walk home was filled with laughter and happiness, being with Austin made me happy.

"I had so much fun, thank you Austin" I smile gratefully once we reach Mister, Am I Dead's bus. "Not a problem Renee, I had fun too. Maybe we could do this again sometime?" Austin suggests. "Most definitely" I agree.

Austin starts to lean in, but halfway he hesitates and goes to kiss my cheek instead. I roll my eyes and move up on to the first step that leads to the bus door so that I could reach Austin's height and pull his head towards mine then finally crashing my lips against his. Austin smiles into the kiss, probably holding back his laughter at my sudden actions.

I slowly pull away, having his lips linger against mine for a few seconds then smiling slightly. "I'll see you later" I say and kiss his cheek. "After that, you definitely will princess" Austin chuckles slowly and embraces me into a tight hug.

Austin presses a short kiss to my temple then turns to walk away. His scent brushes past my nose making me want to chase after him and kiss him again, but I restrain myself and enter the bus smiling to myself.

"What's got you all smiley?" The drummer of my band asks me.

"Oh nothing" I sing.

Austin's POV:

I enter the OM&M bus with the feeling of her lips still lingering on my own. "What's got our Austin so happy?" Alan asks, slinging an arm around my shoulder. I smile at the ground as an image of Renee's smiling face enters my mind.

"Oh, nothing" I sigh happily.

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Sorry about the wait! I've had major writers block -.-

Hope you liked this Renee!

~Brit