"Audri.." Bill said in a whispered tone. I stood up from my seat, tears in my eyes. Everyone around us seemed to know what was happening, did they plan this?I walked over to him. The rest of the band was behind him. I couldn't speak, i was once again frozen. "You guys need...privacy. Yeah?" Tom said with his hands on both me and Bills shoulders. Leading the two of us outside. "Yeah! Take a walk or something.." Georg said pushing us out.
We stood there outside confused for a few seconds quiet and silently awkward. When suddenly we saw Gustav from the living room window sticking out his tongue and waving goodbye to us.
We couldn't hold eye contact with one another and it was no surprise. Eventually after a few more awkward seconds, i started walking with Bill following up behind me.
"Audri.." he whispered my name. "Hm?" I said lifelessly. "Look, i cant let you go without talking everything out." Bill said taking my hand as we were on the sidewalks.
"Bill..what are you saying?" I asked him, trying my best not to let the tears flow. "Audri, im sorry for lashing out on you. It wasn't like me." Bill said sitting down on the sidewalk, gesturing for me to sit down with him. "Its okay Bill, really. Im at fault too." I said placing down beside him, holding my head in my hands.
"I'm sorry Bill, i was afraid." I said looking at the ground, eyes watery. Bill sighed. "Still, that wasn't supposed to be a big deal. I overreacted when i shouldn't have. I know how painful it is to you when someone raises their voice at you." Bill said holding my hand once more.
I couldn't respond. One more word out of my mouth and the tears would fall. He sighed sternly and pulled me into a tight hug.
As a sensitive person, i started sobbing immediately. I missed him, so much. Too much. I pulled onto his shirt, burying my face into his chest.
"Its okay, its okay Audri. I'm here." Bill said comforting me with a kiss on my head. "Im s-so..sorry." I whispered. "I should have told you earlier Bill." I said hugging him tightly. "Im so..fucking stupid." I whispered.
"Audri.." Bill says, holding my face in the palms of his hands. "I love you." Bill said with a smile. That beautiful smile, i thought i would never see it again.
I returned the smile back and kissed his lips. I don't know what got over me, but i didn't mind. He responded to my kiss, and i could feel him melt in between. He was smiling in it and that grew rows of butterflies in my stomach.
I broke apart and gave him the tightest hug. "Im going to miss you, so much." I whispered once more. "I'll keep contact..i promise. There wont be a day where you wont hear from me." He said cupping my face once more and kissing my forehead.
"Come on." I stood up and held my hand out for Bill. "Where are we going?" He asked me, taking my hand and giving it a kiss as so. "Somewhere.." i whispered jokingly. I was walking on a fast pace guiding Bill to my house. "What about movie night?" Bill asked me. "Where'd you think we were going anyway, Loser?" I said sarcastically. He gave me a pat on my back and kissed the side of my head.
Me and Bill, we weren't dating yet. We've kissed, sure. But i haven't told him i was now ready for a relationship. So i waited for the right time, patiently.
We arrived back to my house and you couldn't even begin to imagine the teasing we went through. The group had watched a few movies and episodes that night. Including a few songs played together.
This was the most fun I've had in a while, really.
My mom headed to bed early and guided me to do the same, but i couldn't. This was my last day with Bill, Georg and the rest of the group and i wanted to make the most out of it. "I'll sleep on the plane ma!" I called out to her. She nodded and went upstairs while the band were in my ears again. "Ah staying up for you lover boy?" Gustav says.
I tried to hide it, but the red on my face wouldn't stop. "She's red, look at her!" Tom said pointing out to my face.
Throughout the movies, i kept noticing Bill catching glimpses of me. I mean, every time i tried to look at him, he was already looking at me first. That does something to a girl let me tell you.
| The next morning |
We were on our way to the airport. It was quite far away from our house, but since there was barely any traffic we made it there in 30 minutes. Bill held my hand the entire car ride, refusing to let go of me.
I could see him shudder and take deep breath's once in a while, it was like he was repeating something on his mind or thinking about a serious topic. I caressed his hand every time i saw this and it seemed to calm me down.
We arrived and everyone helped me and my mother take our suitcases out of the car.
The group said their goodbyes to us, and it was Georgs turn. "Hey.." i said pulling him into a tight hug. "Just a month, right?" I said assuring him. A few tears roamed around his eyes and i couldn't help but feel guilty somehow.
"Hey, its going to be okay." I said pulling him in a tighter hug. "Bye, Audri. Please, be safe alright?" Georg said shakily. I ruffled through his hair breaking up the hug. "Bye, Georg." I said with a smile.
Now it was time for me and Bill to say our Goodbyes. This was the part i didn't want to go through the most. The most painful part.
"Im going to miss you so much." Bill said sternly. Pulling me into a deep and tight hug, burying my face into his chest. I returned the hug and smiled. "I'll be back before you know it, alright?" I said comforting him. "Make sure to update me alright?" Bill said pulling away from the hug with his hands holding my face again. His hands were colder this time and it made me feel even more guilty.
"I'll make sure, i promise." I said hugging him one more time. "Bye, Bill." I said walking away with my head facing them all. With a hand waving at them. I plugged my headphones in and a minute later when we were lining up to enter, my mom tapped me on our shoulder with a smile and pointed at something.
It was Bill coming towards us. I quickly took off my headphones and asked him "Hi! Did you forget something?" I asked him holding his hand. "Audri Levine. Will you allow me to be your boyfriend?" Bill asks, making me shocked. "Bill, I mean-" I couldn't respond since Bill put a finger on my lip. "Audri, i know this is on the spot so you don't have to answer now. Just promise me you'll answer someday once you return?" He said with tears roaming around his eyes once more. We were about to enter so i had to be faster.
"I promise, ill see you soon Bill!" I responded joyfully. He smiled at me and kissed my forehead one last time. He ran back to their car and the entire plane ride i couldn't stop thinking about what had happened, it was all a miracle.
My mom was extremely supportive of the both of us and constantly told me that i should be with him and that he would treat me well.
Of course i agreed with her but i wanted to say yes to Bill in personal. So i had to wait for the time to come.
Someday.
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Beyond Those Eyes. ঌB.K
Fanfic"No need, give it back to me once you see me again okay? Ill make sure you do, see me again." Captivated by the electrifying performance of her brother Georg Listing's band, 17 year-old Audri Levine Solace Listing finds her gaze drawn to Bill Kauli...