This World is not my Home *Austin Carlile adoption*

Chapter 7

-Spencer’s POV-

　

I tapped my feet nervously while sitting on the couch in the front lounge of the bus. Austin and Aaron announced a “band meeting” and said they’d be out in a few minutes, ten had passed by now. I knew exactly what they were talking about and my nerves were shaking me to the core. I tried to control my breathing, my mind was racing with less than pleasant thoughts. They’re going to send you home. You annoy them. They don’t like you, they just pity you. My hands were clasped into fists, my knuckles dung deeply into my palm creating little nail marks in my skin. I was on the verge of having a panic attack when I heard the creaking of the back lounge door. I looked up to see a brightly smiling Austin standing there, waving at my to come in.

I stood and my feet padded across the carpet as I passed Austin, he patted my back lightly as I looked at all the guys, their faced covered in smiles. I was baffled to say the least, I had convinced myself that I was a complete and utter annoyance to them yet they all sat there, looking happy as ever to see me. I frowned slightly, which was obviously not the reaction they were expecting.

“You look pissed.” Tino stated bluntly, raising an eyebrow. I didn’t really know what to say, I mean they could all be happy to get rid of me, I was just waiting for some kind of conformation.

“Well, what’s the deal?” I said, they took the chance to look confused now, they looked as if the answer is obvious.

“Isn’t it obvious?” Alan said, quoting my thoughts. I shrugged and looked at the men sitting there, acting as if the answer was written in neon lights above there heads. Austin walked forward from his position behind me and wrapped and arm loosely around my shoulder.

“Well love, since you are too short to see the point,” he said, laughing lightly while patting my head, gesturing to my small stature. “We want you to finish the tour with us.” A smile snuck onto my face as the others grinned, wider than before. I was still slightly confused about one topic though.

“What about after tour, then what?” I said, my eyes roamed the guys faces, none of their grinned changed.

“Well,” Austin voice filled my ears, “I would love some company in my apartment, other than Echo.” Before saying anything, I turned to Austin and wrapped my arms tightly around him, squeezing him as hard as my body would allow.

“Thank you so much Austin.” My voice was shaky and muffled by his shirt, which was now wet with my tears. I released him and wiped my eyes, feeling slightly embarrassed. I smiled, bigger than I ever had in my whole life. I felt so loved, more loved then I ever was with my own family, except with my mother of course.

The guys got up rapidly and all surrounded me, multiple arms wrapped around my body.

“Lets celebrate,” Alan screeched, “Movie fest!” he grinned and ran to the bunks, grabbing blankets and pillows from everyone’s bunk. Austin turned to me.

“Ill make popcorn.” he said, a smile permanently etched onto his face.

　

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We were all snuggled in the back lounge, we’d eaten all the popcorn and watched half of the Star Wars series. Alan was currently complaining that he was sick of Star Wars and wanted to switch to something else.

“We’ve watched three of the movies already,” he argued. Austin looked at the ginger boy, rolling his eyes in playful annoyance.

“Well we can all agree not to let you choose the next movie because we all know what you’ll pick.” He said, smirking and laughing lightly along with the three others.

“500 Days of Summer is the best movie in existence so don’t even try to bash it.” he said, pouting. My head perked up at the mention of the movie.

“500 Days of Summer?” I exclaimed, Zooey Deschanel was one of my favorite actors and I absolutely adored 500 Days of Summer.

“You like that movie?” Alan said, his voice filled with excitement and mischief. I nodded my head eagerly as Alan smirked towards the others. He giggled and jumped up off the couch, practically running to the DVD player. He removed Star Wars and replaced it with the other disk. He skipped back over and sat down next to me, looking over and smiling widely at me. I returned the smile and Austin looked at up, shaking his head.

“You guys are unbelievable.” he exclaimed before looking towards to the TV screen. I couldn’t help but snuggle closer to Austin as the title lit up the screen. He looked down on me, placing a gentle kiss on the top of my head. His arms wrapped tightly around me as I closed my eyes, finally feeling safe and secure.