You're Not Alone

Chapter 2

{ A l l i s o n}

(Present)

Right on que, it's 3 o'clock p.m. and I just pulled into a parking lot near the clock tower. I park my car, pull the keys out of the ignition, grab my smoothie, and hide my bag under the seat. I open the door and my first reaction was to shut the door. The air was cold, sending chills throughout my body. I reluctantly get out and slam my car door. Walking towards the clock tower I notice Grace and Abi waving their arms in the air, like one of those blow up dudes in front of gas stations or businesses. I just roll my eyes and continued walking towards them.

"It's about time you got here!" Abi says as I approach her.

"Hey! I got here right at 3 o'clock. Just like Jake said." I say, knowing Abi was just messing around.

I look around and notice Sam and Jake, but no Austin.

"Where's Austin?" I ask as I walk towards Sam and Jake.

"I don't know. We've tried calling him, but he won't answer. How about you try giving him a call."
Jake suggests.

I take my phone out of my hoodies pocket and dial Austins number. It rings three times before I hear a click, indicating that he answered.

"Hello?" He answers, sounding sad.

"Austin? What's up? Why aren't you here?" I asked worried.

We've been best friends our whole life. I don't like the thought of him being sad.

"I'm not coming."

"Austin, I know it's hard for you to come back, it's hard for me, but you have to face your fears, I am."

"I don't know, Allison. I can't."

"You can. I'm coming to pick you up."

And with that I push end call.

I turn around to see Sam and Jake looking at me like I'm crazy.

"What?" I ask with a grin stuck to my face.

"How? What? Okay." They both stuttered.

"He never answered me when I called!" Jake complains.

"That's because he doesn't have a crush on you." Sam say with a smirk on his face.

"Whatever, y'all just jealous he answered me and not you."

I turn around and started walking towards my car to pick up sacredly cat Austin.

-FriendlyCaterpillar