ON HOLD Killing you (Danny Worsnop/Austin Carlile Love Triangle)

Closure

"Danny! You're going to tell him."

"Tell me what?"

"I kissed Tatt." I looked between the two of them metaphorically speaking. Austin was on Skype and Danny was here in person with me. "You did what?"

"I kissed Tatt. I didn't mean to. It just happened. She was down, crying and I just couldn't handle it. I did it on an impulse. She didn't kiss back." Austin was quiet for a minute. "What does Myca have to say?"

"She broke up with me yesterday. I told her when I got home, after Tatt slapped me in the face."

"Hmm." I looked at Austin and he looked at me. "Alright."

"You're not pissed?"

"Oh I'm pissed. But Tatt just lost her dad. And I'm not going to interject with a fight between us right now. I do need to talk to her alone though." Danny nodded and left.

"I'm sorry about your dad."

"It's gonna be difficult. But I think we need to talk about us."

"I agree."

"You're the sweetest guy I've ever met Austin. But right now, I can't focus on a relationship."

"I completely agree. Things are about to get hectic again for me as well. I think we should end this."

"I do too. Thank you, for being there for me. You'll always be my best friend and that'll never change."

"Always. I've got a meeting to go to. I'll talk to you later. Bye Tatt."

"Bye Austin." I ended the call and leaned back in my chair. Danny knocked and walked back in.

"Everything okay?"

"Yeah. Austin and I are split."

"Is it my fault?"

"No. Things are about to get hectic for him and I just don't want a relationship right now. I need to help my mama plan a funeral." He nodded.

"Will you move in with me?"

"What?"

"I know this is going to sound weird, but I don't like being alone in my house. I have too much time to think and then that'll put me back where no one wants to see me. Just a roommate thing. Please?"

I looked at him and he looked me dead in the eyes. I could tell he was being honest about being back on a place where he doesn't want to be. I sighed. "Okay." He smiled and hugged me. "Danny. Would you come with me to see my mom?"

"Of course."

It was a four and a half hour drive from Dallas to San Antonio, and a very worth it drive. Mama was beyond excited to see us, I could tell she hated being in the house alone.

"Hi Mama."

"Hola baby. Who is this?"

"Mama this is Danny. Danny this is Mama."

"What happened with Austin?"

"Our schedules are just crazy right now and I wanted to be here with you. We're still friends. Danny is a close friend as well."

"You always were friends with more boys than girls. Come on, I'll make some lemonade." We went in and sat in the living room. I smiled at all of the pictures of Mama and me, Papa and me, and all three of us. "Wow."

"What?"

"They love you."

"These two saved my life. I don't know where I would be right now without them."

"You were the greatest day of our lives. We were so excited to adopt you, mi hija."

"How did you find Nicole?"

"Well, after years of trying to have a baby of our own we finally decided to adopt instead. We weren't looking for a toddler. We were looking for an infant. But when we got to the agency none of the infants were really giving us a vibe. And then when we were getting ready to leave this little four year old girl came running towards us with a picture she had drawn. She told us to keep it and that she loved us. We knew then. We adopted her two days later. She was ours. She changed our lives and and have been ever since." Mama smiled at me and I took a sip of the drink she'd given me. "Woah. That's amazing."

"We got some beef about her not being Hispanic but you can't complain about that with a girl who is just radiating love. Your Papa always loved that about you."

"I miss him."

I do too baby. I do too. But we'll get through this. He may be gone but he is never forgotten."

We ended up staying overnight at Mama's. Danny and her stayed up half the night talking about Papa and his adventures. I showed him my old room, which was now filled with artwork of mine over the years. I slept in there while Mama showed Danny the guest bedroom. The next morning Mama cooked and unfortunately we headed home. I could tell she was upset and I hated leaving, but I had to move in with Danny. Luci and Belle jumped on me when they saw me, like they had the first time. I was settled in, all my stuff either here or in a storage unit. I fell asleep when I finished unpacking.