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

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Ryleigh's POV

I watched him study my arm, taking in every mark I had ever made on my ruined left arm. I didn't want him to though. I didn't want anyone to ever realize how weak I really was. I had to get out of here, he's already seen too much.

"A-Austin..I think I should go.. I-I'm sorry.."

I looked into his eyes one last time before I turned away, knowing I could never be close with this stranger.

Austin's POV

I watched her walk out of the store and felt the room darken without her presence. I had just met this girl, nearly 20 minutes ago, and I already wanted her with me, all the time, every where I go. I couldn't let her go so easily.

"Ryleigh! Wait! Please.."

she slowly turned around just as she was about to step into her shiny Mustang.

"Austin.. look.. please just.. just forget about all of those.." she motioned shyly towards her wrist.

"I'm okay. I promise" she urged on.

Little did she know that I could see the pain in her darkening eyes. I shook my head slowly and took a step toward her.

"Will you come have dinner at my place tonight? You have a story worth hearing, and I promise to listen. I want to hear everything and anything... Of course.. only if you're comfortable with that.."

she seemed hesitant, but eventually I saw her give a small nod. I let a warm smile spread across my face.

"I'll text you my address, come over around 5?" I couldn't hide the excitement in my voice.

"Alright, I'll see you at 5..." she looked up towards me, meeting my gaze "hey.. Austin?"

I looked down at her and nodded. "mhm?"

"Thank you. really. nobody ever reacts as caring as you did"

she hugged me. not one of those squeamish, quick ones. but a heartfelt squeeze. one full of trust. I knew something great was going to become of this.

Ryleigh's POV

I sat in my car and watched Austin take long strides back up to the storefront. He has the longest little chicken legs I had ever seen. Adorable. I wish my legs were that skin-

my thoughts were interrupted by my phone buzzing

text from- Meganne ♥ : hey, plans tonight? I was thinking maybe we could have a Texas Chainsaw marathon at the house. you in or out niqqa?

Meganne is my bestfriend. We've been inseperable since the 4th grade. Meganne and Ryleigh vs. the world.

Text to Meganne: hey boob, met a sweet guy tonight, he's making me food. can't pass up that offer! Be home soon, ily.

I set my phones down and put my newest Green Day CD into my well-invested radio. I cranked up the volume and lost my train of thought as I pulled out of the parking lot, thinking of what was going through Billy Joe's mind as he wrote all of these riot-worthy lyrics.

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I walked up the steps of my little apartment complex, smack in the middle of Huntington Beach. Unlocking the door, I heard screams coming from inside. Hurriedly running inside, I could see the small frame of my best friend (and roommate), eating Oreos and watching something intently on the TV. I looked at it, only to see a woman getting her limbs sawed off by a chainsaw. lovely.

"I See you started the marathon without me!" I joked as I set my stuff down on the coffee table.

Meganne moved off the couch and basically jumped into my arms "THIS IS SO FUCKING SCARY, BUT SO COOL. THIS RANDOM SLUT JUST GOT ALL OF HER LIMBS CHOPPED OFF. " she sounded like a 5-year old that just got a brand new toy.

I set her down and laughed, "Well be prepared to watch it all over again, because this marathon will be continued soon, with me!"

she nodded and paused the movie. "so... tell me about this guy..."

I smiled and thought of Austin. I told her about how I helped him with the boxes, how he offered me a job, and how he asked me if he could make me dinner. Leaving out the part about him finding out my biggest secret.

"wow.. he sounds like a sweet guy. Just what you need in your life. I'm happy for you Ry" she gave me a soft smile and nudged me "Now lets go find something pretty for you to wear!"

*******

Meganne walked me to the mirror, attempting to cover my eyes, even though she was a good 4 inches smaller than me. "Now.. look at you! dayum girl I'd chew that bubblegum anyday!" she laughed and pulled out her phone "now let me take a picture of my masterpiece"

I gazed at myself in the mirror. I've always had a good fashion taste, but she's a master with makeup. I studied my casual black dress, and cream, studded high tops. This looked dinner worthy with a dash of Ryleigh touch. This was the outfit.

I gave Meganne a tight hug and grabbed my keys. Off to Austin's house.

Note: sorry it took me FOREVER to update! If anyone is reading this, please leave feedback in the comments! I'll update as soon as I can! A twist is coming your way!