Stay Strong for Me (Austin Mahone Love Story / Fan Fiction)

Chapter 6: If that's the case, then I'm screwed beyond belief.

Chapter 6: If that's the case, then I'm screwed beyond belief~ 

I stared at him for a few seconds, unsure of what to say. It was a lot to take in. I tried to think about what he was saying. I searched his face for any sign telling me he was lying.

There were none.

I still couldn't quite understand. Why was he apologizing now, after all this time? Where was he for the past 3 years? Where was he when I needed him the most when my mother passed away? Why did he care so much to apologize now? Why did he seem so pissed off at the thought of Robert and I having sex? If I didn't know any better, I'd think he was jealous. 

Jealous? Why the hell would Austin Mahone be jealous of me sleeping with Robert? That only happens when... No, don't say it Courtney! Don't say it! Austin does not like you. He will never have feelings for you. Ever. 

I tried to shake the thought of Austin liking me to get back to the matter at hand. Austin was apologizing to me, basically begging for my forgiveness. But why? Being careful with the words I chose, I finally decided to answer him.

"Why now, Austin, after all this time?" I asked.

"Honestly," he began as he scratched the back of his neck and looked at the floor, "I have no idea. Ever since I saw you sing in Choir I felt, I don't know, guility? I don't know why it took me this long to realise how wrong I was and how much I miss you guys. Especially you, Courtney." He smiled shyly at me Uncontrolably, I smiled back at him. I looked at the floor to try to hid the redness in my cheeks.

Just then a billion memories flooded my head, memories of Austin from years ago when things were a lot simpler. 

***Summer of 2008*** 

"Stop it Austin! I'm gonna fall!" I begged between laughs.

"Make me you loser!" he chuckled.

Before I could answer, he pushed me into the pool next to us. I popped my head out of the water and pushed my newly wet hair back, my now wet clothes clinging to my body.

"You jerk!" I screamed.

He started to laugh uncontrobably. "Aww, you're cute when you're mad!"

I blushed. I tried so hard to hid the fact that I had a HUGE crush on him. I probably wasn't doing too good of job, he probably already knew. He didn't tell me knew and tried to make things awkward, though. Thank god.

Without thinking, I grabbed him by his legs and pulled him in the water with me.

"My snapback!" he exclaimed, while picking up his soaking wet hat and examining it.

I laughed and he said, "You're gonna pay for that!"

"Ooh I'm so scared!" I said sarcastically and putting my hands up in defense.

He then picked me up by waist and held me up over his head causing me to scream. And then he threw me into the water. I popped my head out and splashed him.

"Oh, that's it!" he exclaimed.

And that's how the rest of the day went. Nothing but splashing, laughing, acting stupid, and having an amazing time with my best friend. Nothing could ruin that day. Nothing.

***Present Day*** 

When I think back to that day, I realise how much better those days were. I wasn't stressing over anything, cutting my wrist, or putting on a fake smile. I was genuinely happy. The smile on my face was real, not forced. I actually had fun and enjoyed being a kid. I'd give anything to go back and just relive that day over and over. I wish I could be that happy again, without a care in the world.