Why him?!

Am I Okay?

        (JOEYS P.O.V)

Mike sighs, seeming to not want to get out.

"We can go to my house so you won't be alone?" I offer.

He nods, starting the car again.

He's probably nervous. He's never been this badly injured with nobody to take care of him.

We drive to my house and we get out and I let him inside.

"Mom?" I ask.

"Coming!" She yells from somewhere in the house.

When she walks into view, she freezes when she sees Mike.

"Oh my gosh. When did you get out?"

"I uh-I um." He starts to fumble with his hands.

"Hey, I should be the one who's fumbling! I'm so glad you're okay. How do you feel? Are you sure you should be out? Maybe we should put you back for another month-"

"I'm okay." He nods.

"Boys, I was just about to go on a date with A- uh,  Mr. Ione. If I would've known you would be back I would've cancel. " She rubs Mikes arms and winks at me.

"Mom it's okay. Go on your date" I tell her.

Mike nods in agreement. Then there's a knock at the door.

"That must be him" she smiles.

She rushed towards the door and opens it, giving Mr. Ione a huge smile.

"Ready?" He questions, putting his hand on her shoulder  .

She nods and looks over to us and smiles, Mr. Ione follows her gaze and his mouth almost falls to the floor.

"Oh, hey Michael. Glad to see you are up! Wow, if I would've known I wouldn't have asked your mother out." He rubs the back of his neck.

"No, you are going on your date and you kids better be home before midnight. Okay! Love you see ya, bye" I say while softly shoving them out of the door.

"Phew. Okay come on! I have something to show you!" I drag Mike upstairs to my room.

I shut the door behind him and I bust out in laughter. I start jumping up and down and walking in circles because I honestly don't know what to do.

"What's wrong with you?" Austin questions, coming into my room

"Wait what-" Austin stops when he sees Mike.

"Hey." Mike nods at him.

"They let you out?!" Austin rushes in to give Mike a pat on the back.

"Yeah- Im better." He chuckles

"Okay well we've gotta celebrate!" Austin says.

"Yeah, how about tonight? Wanna go see a movie and then dinner?" He asks, looking at me.

I give him the biggest smile I can and nod vigorishly. (IS THAT A WORD?) 

"Great, go change into something, movie/dinner appropriate. Be ready by seven " Austin gives me an glance after walking out of my room.

I cant wait. I got Mike back and now we are going to go on a date. This is our first, real date. Siding will be there but that's fine. That's quite sad actually.

"Joey come on, you ready?" I hear Austin yell from downstairs.

Shit. Uh, a button down shirt and dress pants should work? I have a natural sent so no need to spray cologne. Brush my hair down and boom. Ready to go.

I wash my mouth like, five times with mouthwash and finally walk downstairs. I grab my all black converse and my black leather jacket.

"Wow, oh my god. Joey! When I said to look good I didn't mean to dress to model." Mike says limping around the couch.

His big cast prevents him from bending too much.

"I uh, I just. Wanted to look good for you" I stammer.

I don't know why I dressed up so well.

"Let's go." Austin says.

Should I be this nervous? I need assistance. Guidance? I don't know just help me calm my fucking nerves.

"Why are you shaking?" Austin asks, stopping in front of the passenger car door.

I stand there like an idiot, not knowing what to say. I just shake my head and get out the car, I will not ruin this date with my emotions.

"You okay?" Austin asks from my side

No

"Yes. I just can't believe this is happening " I laugh.

"Better belive it. Come on" Mike says, leading me into the restaurant.

Here we go.

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"Joey wake up"

Why am I shaking?  Please don't tell me I'm having a panic attack.  My date with Mike went amazing!

Where even am I?

Come on Joey, breathe. Am I okay? What the actual hell.

Where's Austin? 

Is he in trouble!?

Why am I swaying? Why can't I see? Oh god I think I'm having a panic attack. Wake up Joey.  Back to reality.  Come on now.

"Joey! " I jump awake to that loud voice booming in my ears.

"Austin? Oh my God you're okay " I jump up and hug him.

"Yeah, why wouldn't I be? " He rubs my back gently.

A dream? What's going on with me?

"Joey whats really going on?  You're not okay. Tell me" Austin takes a chair from his desk, when did we get in his room?

"I uh- honestly I don't know. I've just been, upset. I have these thoughts((so often I ought, to replace that slot, with what I once bought, because somebody stole, my car radio,  and now I jut sit in silence. And now back to you're regular scheduled program))

"I have these thoughts . Austin honestly I don't know. Maybe I'm just tired."

"Maybe. Get some sleep and we'll talk later " Austin pats my back and then gets up to turn off the lights.