Save Me From Myself

Dinner

When we finished the song they said we should put it on his YouTube channel. I wasn't sure, but Austin said I sounded amazing so I let him post it. Then we took a picture for his Instagram. He tagged me in it with the caption "ran into this beautiful girl at the studio, she's amazingly talented, check out our duet *link in bio* #sillyfaces"

I got so excited when he posted that. I reposted it on my account with the link. I thought about all the opportunities I could have if the right record labels watched it.

I also worried about getting hate because I was ugly and "untalented". I brushed off those thoughts when the guys started talking about a dinner they had to attend. I tried not to look upset that we wouldn't be able to hang out longer.

A:my mom wants to go out for a nice dinner tonight

Me:alright we'll get going now, hope you guys have a nice evening

I got up, but Austin pulled me back down.

A:wait you didn't let me finish, she wants to meet you

I  was not expecting that.

Me:really?!

He nodded.

A:okay we gotta head out now, I'll get you ladies at eight.

It was almost 8 and I started to freak out. What if Michelle doesn't like me, or she thinks I'm not good enough for Austin.

Anyway, I was ready for the dinner, I wore a black blouse, with light washed ripped jeans, my favorite glitter pumps, and had my hair curled. Rose wore almost the same thing, but with flats.

There was a knock at the door and I ran to the door. When I opened it I got disappointed. "you guys ready?""yeah". Robert led the way to the car which Austin wasn't in. I let out a sigh. "Austin is at the restaurant already" I nodded and looked out the window.

We stopped at the cheescake factory. When we entered we were led to a secret "party room". It was beautiful there. Austin stood up, I tried to hug him quickly so I wouldn't get ahead of myself, but his scent was so consuming. I turned to face Michelle and put out a hand to greet her with.

Me:hi I'm Juliana

M:hi wow your gorgeous, it's so nice to meet you

Me: you too and thank you so much

I went to sit down and Austin pulled out my chair for me. He's such a gentleman.

I sat next to Austin and across from  Michele. She told me that she heard the recording and thought.my voice was beautiful and that I was truly talented. I felt great, I felt like she really liked me.

Out of nowhere Alex poked Austins neck.

Al:does that hurt

A:what are you talking about

Al:you know the bruise on your neck

The other guys looked and started laughing.They obviously knew what it was. Michele didn't though and I didn't want her to. I shot them a look when they said "hey did you see this" they winked and I felt so embarrassed. Austin laughed too and took hold of my hand under the table squeezing it soflty. Michele left to the restroom and then they started laughing really loud.

Z:maybe next time you should do that somewhere nobody else can see

I hid my face of embarrassment in Austins arm and he just rubbed my hand with his thumb.

R:hey don't start acting innocent now, we already now what your capable of

I became so red, by that point Michele returned and it was time to go.

M:it was so nice meeting Austins girlfriend

Me:oh I'm not I mean we're not um together

This was awkward. We both looked at Austin. He had some explaining to do.

M:oh I'm sorry, I just thought

Me:no don't be it's alright have a good night

I hugged her and Austin just stood there unable to speak. I didn't know what to do or say so I just headed to the car. Why would she think that? Austin came up to me.

A:I guess she thought you were my girl from the way I talk about you

I slightly smiled. Now that I thought

about it, I realized I shouldn't be all

over him because I could be too attached and give people the wrong

idea.

Me: well Austin, do you want to date me?

A:well yea who wouldn't, but it'd be better for you if we didn't since I'm on tour, I wouldn't want to not be there.

I felt the same way about it, but yet I also wanted to call Austin mine. I thought of an idea.

Me:what if we were like friends with benefits

I blurted without fully thinking it through. He looked taken back.

A:yeah, yeah sure, but it's up to you, the last thing I want to do is hurt you

Me:oh I can handle it, I'm just not sure you'll be able to last

I joked. Wow I actually sounded confident for once.

He said after tour he was mine.