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

Chapter 7: It took an apology, 3 weeks, and a compliment for me to helplessly...

Chapter 7: It took an apology, 3 weeks, and a compliment for me to helplessly fall for Austin Mahone~

***3 weeks later*** 

Ever since Austin apologized a couple weeks ago, things have been looking up. I started talking to all the boys and we've been getting along great. It wasn't easy, but I've learned to trust all of them. In return, they have learned to trust me as well. They all found out about Robert lying about us having sex and pretending not to be friends in public. They honestly didn't care and thought it was childish for Robert to be ashamed of me. I saw that their whole "being a jerk" thing was just an act they played to be popular. Under the surface, they were genuine, nice people. They were actually really good friends and really fun to hang out with. 

I couldn't blame them for wanting to be popular, though. For the past few weeks I've been hanging out with them, I've had a taste of popularity. Although I wasn't used to it yet, I could see why they loved it so much. I loved knowing that everyone knew my name. I loved being stopped in the halls by people I don't know just so they could say hi. I never got that before. Before no one cared about me, I was a nobody. These boys made me somebody.

Even Robert and I managed to patch things up and become closer than ever.

***2 weeks ago, about two days after Austin apologized*** 

"Hey, Court -" someone stopped me as I was walking home from school.

I turned around to see Robert standing before me with eyes full of sorrow and regret. Shocked at his presence, I said, "Oh, hi."

"Listen," he began, "Courtney, I know you probably don't believe me, but I am truly sorry. I never meant to lie and make people believe things about you that aren't true. You're my best friend and I love you, you know that," he looked at me, hopeful.

I nodded and let him continue.

"Your friendship means so much more to me than a stupid reputation - which is why I made sure every single person in school knew that it was all a lie."

I just stood there with my mouth wide open.  

Robert, telling the truth? Since when?

"I told them I made it all up. I even told the guys that I lied. Everyone knows the truth now. It's not easy for me, but I'm slowly learning to tell the truth. And it's all thanks to you, Courtney. Please Courtney, please forgive me. You're my best friend, I can't lose you." 

I didn't need any more convincing, Robert wasn't lying. I could see it in his face.

Deciding that I should at least get him back for all the shit he put me through last week, I began to act like I was walking away, completely ignoring his heart-felt apology. I heard him let out a sigh as I walked behind him. His back facing me, I ran forward and jumped on his back. He screamed but then let out a sigh of relief.

"You'll always be my best friend, loser." I screamed in his ear.

He laughed, "I missed you, Court."

Damn, two apologies from best friends in a week, I'm on a role.

***Present Time, 3 weeks after Austin apologized*** 

Ever since then, Robert and I have been closer than ever. He wasn't the only one I was getting close with, though.  

It was as if Austin and I picked up right where we left off when we were twelve. We get along great and I've learned to forgive and forget. He makes me laugh and forget about the things I have to deal with when I get back home. Over our time spent together, I have developed that stupid little elementary school crush on him again.