Would You Still Be There? *Of Mice & Men Fan-fiction*

Chapter Five:

Isabella's P.O.V-

I walked into the Starbucks, feeling nervous. I didnt understand why I was feeling this way, but I hated it. I mean, yeah. I was about to meet my insperation, for the second time, and hang out with him.. oh yeah. That's probably why I was nervous. I kept trying to fix my hair, even though I knew it was perfect, so I started messing with my clothes. I looked up when I saw him. Austin Carlile, sitting at a table, waiting for me. I had to admit, somewhere in the back of my mind I felt as if this was some sort of a prank. But there he was sitting there, looking at me with his soft doe brown eyes, and grinning with his perfect smile.

I walked over to him and he immediatly stood up and hugged me. I wasnt really good at physical contact, after what happened with my father, but for some reason with him, I didn't tense up like I normally would when someone was touching me. I felt.. safe with him. I shrugged the feeling off and hugged him back. "Hey A-austin" I managed to get out, trying to keep my inner fangirl inside. "Hello Issabella, I was begining to think you wouldnt show up." he said softly. He almost seemed sad. "Yeah, I'm so sorry I'm late, traffic was horrible, and I took longer than I thought in the shower." I explained. "It's okay, You're here now" He said with a soft smile. I stared at his smile, it was to die for. He seemed perfect in almost every way. "Would you like me to buy you a coffee?" "Oh, no. Austin, I can buy my own coffee." I said with a smile. "No, Isabella, I insist." "Well fine then, and call me Issa, or Is. I hate people saying my full name." "Alright Is. What would you like?" I told him my order and he came back with a Caramel Flan Frappuccino for me, and a Java Chip Frappuccino for him. We sat talking about everything from our likes, to dislikes, to what we enjoyed in our free time, and his music. I was so easy to carry on a conversation with him, there wasnt any awkwardness, and when it became silent, it was more of a comfortable silence as we sipped our drinks. After talking for what seemed like hours, which was only about and hour and a half, I got a text from Lillian saying she wanted to go to the mall. I looked up at Austin and gave him a soft smile. "Hey Austin. I really enjoyed hanging out, but I need to go. Lillian wants me to go to the mall with her, and I promised I would yesterday." "That's okay Is. I had fun. Maybe we could do this again sometime?" "Yeah, I'd really like that" I said with a smile. We both stood up and I hugged him, telling him to text me later. I walked out the door and got into my car. I sat inside my car for a few minutes thinking about our conversation. I smiled remembering his words. I started up my car, and headed over to Lillians.

Austin's P.O.V-

She was so beautiful. We were sitting in Starbucks talking about my music. I had asked her opinion on my newest song, "You're Not Alone." She then began to go on this long rant about how it was so beautiful, and how it would help my fans, and it would give them hope, and how much I loved my fans. I held onto every words she said. It meant so much to me, especially hearing it from her. Her phone started to vibrate and she picked it up reading the text. She looked up at me and smiled sadly. She said that she had to go to the mall with her friend Lillian. I wanted to tell her to stay, but I couldnt. I don't know what it was, but this girl had a huge affect on me like no other. I watched her walk out the door and get into her car. I walked out the door and got into my rental car, and headed back to the bus. When I arrived I walked in and threw my phone on my bunk and headed to the back lounge where Phil, Tino, and Alan were playing COD. I sat there for about an hour watching Alan kick their asses, 23-12-17, with Tino coming in last. When the round finally ended Alan jumped up on victory and pointed to the two and said something about a winning a bet, and them having to pay for drinks tonight. I looked up at Alan, and called him over to me. "Yo Austin, Whats up?" "Did you say were going out tonight?" I asked. "Yeah, I bet the guys if I won, they'd be taking me to the club tonight and be paying for my drinks" He smirked. I laughed at him, Typical Alan. "Hey man, wanna join us? You look like you could go for a drink too." I thought about saying no, but he was right. I needed a drink. Hoping maybe, that it would help me my mind off of Issa. "Sure man." "Great. Well, were gonna leave around 9, so be ready by then." He walked off leaving me in the back lounge. I looked at my phone. It was only about 1:30, so I had some time to kill. I went and laid on my bunk. After sitting in the dark for about 20 minutes, I heard a lousy knock on my bunk curtian. I opened it up to see our manager Elise. (AN; I know the manager is not a girl, or even by that name, but hey. It's a fan-FICTION. I'm going to have fun. :p) She was standing there with a clipboard in her hands. "Hey Elise, what's up?" she smiled brightly. "Nothing much hun. I just wanted to remind you, you guys have a set tomorrow at 4, then a signing from 5-7." "Alright Elise, I'll let the guys know." She smiled brightly and walked off.

I decided it was time for me to get out of my bunk. Id been thinking of it for the past while, and decided to invite Issa to the club tonight.

Austin: Hey Issa, Would you like to come to the club tonight with me and the guys? You can bring your friend too! xx

Issa: Sure! c: I'd love to! I'll let Lillian know. Is it the one on Main St.? xx

Austin: Yep! Sure is. I'll meet you there around 9? xx

Issa: Alright! See you there c: xx

I put my phone into my pocket, and sat down. I knew my reasoning for going was to forget about Issa, but I couldnt help it. She was all I thought about. I guess we'll see what happens tonight.

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AN: I decided to make this chapter longer than the others. I hope you like it! A lot is in store for you next chapter, just keep in mind, it will still be the same day in part of the next chapter, just that night at the club.

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-Ledaaa :3