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

Chapter 11: Spring Formal/Never Have I Ever.

Chapter 11: Spring Formal/Never Have I Ever~

 **Austin's P.O.V.***

I’m such a fucking idiot. Why didn't I ask her? She was right there in front of me, in my arms. I already know she likes me. I mean, she kissed me for god’s sake. What the hell was stopping me? I'm never like this around girls. Never. It's never this hard for me. I'm usually confident around girls, almost certain I won't get turned down.

With Courtney, it’s different. When I'm around her, I'm not confident at all; in fact I'm kind of nervous. Courtney makes me nervous. I'm scared I'm going to say something wrong and fuck everything up. God, why does she do this to me?

I guess that's why I paniced and asked her to Spring Formal instead. I mean, don't get me wrong, I really want to go with her, but I want her to be my girlfriend even more.

At least she said yes and I have about two weeks to prepare myself to ask her. Hopefully this time I won't fuck it up.

***Day of Spring Formal***

***Courtney's P.O.V***

I curled my last strand of hair and placed my curling iron on the bathroom counter to exam myself.

I stared at the person before me. Honestly, for the first time, I can truly say, I look happy. I look good. I won't go as far as saying I look beautiful, but I definitely looked and feel pretty – and that's a huge step for me.

I'm proud. Just a month ago, I was a self-hating, self-harming, depressed person who wouldn't talk to anyone. Now I'm slowly gaining my confidence back and haven't cut in a month. I intend to keep my promise to myself about this being the best year ever and, so far, I'm doing pretty damn good. Nothing could ruin today. I have a beautiful dress, pretty hair and makeup, and a date I have been crushing on since I was little.

What more can I ask for?

Suddenly, I heard the familiar ring of my doorbell and I couldn't help but smile as I put on my heels and walked down the stairs.

I opened the door and there stood a breathtaking, smiling, Austin with a single red rose in his hand.

He looked amazing. He was wearing a tux with a royal blue tie that matched the color of my dress. He also didn't have a snapback on for the first time, exposing his natural curls that I loved so much. He looked flawless, as always.

"Hey beautiful," he greeted.

I giggled and said, "Hi," as I looked at my feet trying to hide the redness in my cheeks. He only had to say two simple words in order for me to blush.

He stepped forward with his arms open, apparently asking for a hug. I gladly walked into his strong arms and wrapped my arms around him, his familiar scent greeting me. I never wanted to let go.

He suddenly whispered in my ear, "You look gorgeous, Courtney."

I got chills and bit my lip as his lips softly brushed against my ear. Why does he have to do this to me? It only makes me want him more. But of course, I couldn't let him know that.

Honestly, I was a little hurt when Austin didn't immediately ask me to be his girlfriend right after he told me how much he liked me. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love the fact he asked me to the dance, but I just want something more. I want to be more than friends. I need to be more than friends.

He pulled away and handed me the rose and said, "This is for you."

"Thanks," I smiled, as I took the rose from him, our fingers brushing against each other. I feel like a little kid, getting tingles every time he touches me. Why am I like this with? I’ve never been like this with any other guy before. I mean, I've been nervous around guys, but never like this. Every time he touches me I crave more. He couldn’t know he had this effect on me. I didn't need to look desperate.