Chapter 1

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I knew Austin for about three years and he still didn't know me. And now, here I am with him,  in an RV driving down a road I do not know the name of. 

I graduated about three hours ago. I took my two packed bags and left the house. I'm leaving home on a road trip with the destination of nowhere. I just want to go somewhere where I can be me with a fresh start. I want to find a career, fall in love, get married, start a family, and maybe even own a few pets. After walking on the side of the road for about an hour or so, I found a raggety old bench that looked good to rest in. I sat there for awhile, before an RV pulled up. The door creaked open, and there sat Austin in a snapback. "You need a ride?"

Now, silence filled the air. Gusts of wind came from here and there, blowing my hair out of my face then right back in. Then, he opened his mouth. "Where are you coming from?" I looked up at him. He was facing the road, but from the rearview mirror I could see his blue eyes watching me suspiciously. I sighed heavily and stood up, smoothing out my denim shorts. "High School." He looked back at me with his eyebrow cocked. There was only one local high school in the entire town. "What Grade?" I looked down and mumbled quietly. "I just graduated with you. I'm the only Holley in the entire grade." I looked up at him. His eyes faced the road now, but his blue eyes have lost that spark from the first time I've seen them that day. "Oh..I'm sorry I didn't recognize you." I paced and mumbled a bit louder." You don't know who I am because I'm the only girl in the grade who didn't flirt with you." Austin looked down. His face read guilt and a bit of sadness. "Please...I feel bad. Accept my apology?" He looked up hesitantly. I smiled weakly and rested my hand on his shoulder. "You shouldn't feel bad. It's okay. I'm okay." He felt muscular & tough. I wanted to give him a hug so badly. Sure, I've never flirted with him, but he looks every welcoming.

I thought Austin was adorable from the moment I first saw him, backpack large and running through the halls on the first day. I wanted to get to know him, but so did every other girl that year. I didn't like him because I thought he was sexy, I liked him because he has that look. A look where if you'd hug him, he would hold you tightly and not let go unless he had to. If you talked to him, he would listen & not change the subject. He just looked super kind & sweet, and I'd be lying to myself if I said I didn't want to flirt with him. I just kept myself back.

Boys make me awkward and nervous. I get so quiet around them. But, I needed to become more confident with myself, which is why I said loudly, looking out the window, "Where is your destination?" Austin was looking at me. I could feel it. I felt like I was sinking. I hate when people stare at me. I swallowed thickly as his calm voice said, "Wherever the road takes me." I smiled and walked to the back of the RV. It was perfect for a road trip after college. Room for about 16 people could fit in here, if you shared beds. I hopped on the top bunk and kicked my feet. "You can drop me off whenever you want to get rid of me." My flip-flops fell off and I leaned back. The air conditioner filled my ears. "Do you have anywhere to go?" I sighed. "No." I sat up and jumped off, climbing under the bottom bunk. The RV stopped and a thud filled my ears. Austin was parked on the side of a highway, my suitcase open in front of him. I got up quickly. "What are you doing?" He looked straight into my eyes and said. "You are staying with me. It'll be you, me, & wherever the road takes us."

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⏰ Last updated: Feb 18, 2014 ⏰

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