𝐒𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐒 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄? 𝔄𝔲𝔰𝔱𝔦𝔫 𝔅𝔲𝔱𝔩𝔢𝔯

꧁𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄꧂

This song is perfect 😩

confusion floods his face, as he pulls away from me. "Did I do something wrong?" he asks, blatantly confused. "Austin, of course not. I just think you're doing it because of the alcohol, and not for me." I say, slightly hurt by my assumption. "I think you need to go to bed," I say, sliding my hand off his face as I walk away.

꧁Austins Pov꧂
What did I do wrong? I was left standing idiotically in the kitchen, not knowing what I was feeling. It wasn't because of the alcohol, it was because of her. I would never hurt someone because I was drunk, nor myself. But this hurt. being left alone without her. It was strange. A girl I had known for only a few hours, already held such a clutch on me. Maybe because she cared? Isla hadn't, but she did. Maybe she felt this way too? maybe she had been feeling a twist in her stomach when she kissed me as I did. maybe it was the alcohol. I wasn't thinking straight. but even with a groggy mind, I still knew what I wanted. Her.

"Austin, are you coming?" I hear Stella yell. I wanted to come, but I was interrupted by the sound of sharp grunting and moaning. My head turned toward where the sound had come out. Stranger things were still playing. I stare and watch the tv. She and joe. ex-lovers, but still playing partners on the screen. Why was I getting angry? It was a stupid tv scene. Why was I mad? I felt my hands fist up. "Steve, Steve!" I hear coming out of the tv.

I hear footsteps come up from behind me, as the scene fades out. "Austin?" I hear her say softly. I turn around sharply and grab her face. our lips clashing together again, but this time it was different. "I may be drunk but I know I want you," I say, a low growl escaping with my words. A gasp escaped Stella's lips. She grabs the back of my head, pushing us further together. we break our kiss for a moment. "Austin, we don't even know each other that well," she says, hesitating once again. "I've known you for 9 hours, and you care about more than my ex-girlfriend," I admit, not ashamed. I see Stella's face fluster. "I don't think most people have cared for me the way you have these few hours." I let out, fully aware of how venerable I was being. "Austin, I don't think you're thinking straight," Stella says, grabbing my hand. "Please come to bed." She begs.

Stella tosses me some oversized clothes that she had kept from ex-boyfriends, assuming they would fit me, which they did. I sat on her bed, watching her through the open bathroom door and wash her face. I hadn't lied about what I said. She had been caring for me better than Isla ever had. I knew what she said was true, about how we hadn't known each other well, but I wanted to get to know her. she was interesting, fun, and lovable. She's who I wanted Isla to be. I know comparing people makes me sound like a dick, but who was I to blame? I hear a soft thump from the end of the bed. Forte had jumped up on the bed, and now was making her way toward me. I see and hear the lights from inside the bathroom click off, and see the silhouette of Stella's body walk towards the bed. the creek from the mattress hinted that she was making her way into the bed.

꧁Stellas pov꧂

The rental house was only a 2 bed 3 half bath, and Cora would be sleeping in the guest room, so I compromised. Austin would be sleeping with me tonight. Nothing sexual, just like a slumber party. as I adjust under the covers, I feel Austin slide himself under the sheets. I turn my body to face his. he was already staring at me. "Goodnight Austin," I say. Knowing that he won't remember any of this makes my smile slowly fade. It had been such a fun night, I didn't want him to forget all about it. but with him being drunk, I heavily doubted he remembered it. I feel his soft hand caress my face, putting a lock of hair behind my ear that had been covering my eyes. now he was staring directly into them. "I hate to say this, but could you grab me some water?" he asks, breaking the settled silence. I groan sarcastically. "Sure. but this is all you need. I'm not getting back out." I teased.

As I exit the room, I hear the front door unlock, Cora, and the mystery man walking in. I turn to look at them. "Hey, you two. How'd it go?" I ask them, grabbing a cup of water from a cupboard. I could feel eyes on me, but I knew they weren't Cora's. I stand straight back up, running to the tap. "It went fine I'd say," Cora replied. "Yeah, I agree." The man says. I suddenly hear footsteps coming out of my room. I assumed Austin wanted to know what the commotion is about. Cora looks at me, wide-eyed. "No! Ew! Not!" I say, answering her unasked question. "he's just staying the night because he's far too drunk to drive, and frankly so am i." I say. that was a flat-out lie. I was just tipsy, I wasn't a lightweight. Cora knew that, but she didn't comment on what I said. "Well, Austin. I hope Stella doesn't make tonight hell for you." Cora says, a laugh rolling off of her tongue. "We're going to the guest room," Cora says, grabbing his hand. as they raced off, I turn towards Austin. I could see he was a little less drunk so I was ready to ask the question. "What are we?" I ask, seeing the shocked expression on his face at my question. "I... I don't know." He replied, getting closer to me. "whatever you want us to be." He said, easing my nerves. only one problem. what did I want us to be? "Austin, I just think we need to be friends before anything. that kiss was amazing, but it can't go any further until we allow it," I say. correction, until I, allow it. he nods at my statement. "And even if this goes nowhere, I will always be here as your friend." He said as I handed him his glass.

I'm so glad we got things cleared up.

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A/n
this is on the shorter side I know, but I still hope you enjoyed it. I'm still trying to plan out, so I might not update tmr, we will see what happens. Also, this one goes out to my lovely mamas. I just want to say a few disclaimers. I start school in a week (boo) ik. But until then I will try to get all my chapters out by 2 am at the latest. But once school starts I think midnight will have to be the latest. it will be so beyond hard to get chapters out then, so bare with me. I have tennis practice every night from 6 to 8, and my TikTok editing page has to have a new edit every day, which takes time to make, along with chapters. AND my job. It's a lot. so when I find out a way to juggle all of that ill let you know. And if there ever is a time where I don't upload a chapter every day to every other day, it's because of my mental health. I've been on a decline with my depression lately, and I'm off of my ADHD meds because they were getting addictive. so I'm in a not-so-good state right now. I'm trying my hardest but it's difficult I think that's all. ily all so much. Love ya, xoxo Robyn <3

(p.s sorry for any typos.)