You're Not Alone

Please Don't Tell Me That I'm Dreaming

(Austin's POV)

I walked with Jen back to the bus, excitement almost overflowing. None of the guys had any idea as to what went down after my meeting with Mrs. Avelar. All they knew was that I was taking everyone out to dinner, and letting Jen pick whatever dumb movie she wanted for us all to watch.

I stepped through the doorway onto the bus. I gathered everyone on the couch, their eager eyes on me. Vic set the huge bag on the table.

I clapped my hands together and cleared my throat.

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(Jen's POV)

I sat on the couch next to Mike and gazed up at Austin, waiting for answers.

"So, this is how this evening is gonna go down. First off, we're heading to dinner. This will be a very nice restaurant, so dress accordingly."

I raised my hand, much like I was in a classroom.

"Yes, jellybean?"

I cringed at the nickname.

"I don't have any 'very nice' clothes." I shrugged.

He nodded, half a smile on his face.

"I was getting to that. Vic, if you will." He gestured to the mysterious bag on the table.

Vic stood up and took the bag, bringing it over to Austin.

Austin reached into the bag, and pulled out- another bag. It was a shopping bag, from Forever 21. He handed me the bag, smiling down at me.

I took it out of his hands, questioning wether or not to see what was in it.

"Go ahead, open it." He chuckled.

I reached in, and my hands came in contact with soft fabric. I closed my hand around the material, and pulled it out. It was a beautiful, blue dress. I stared at it in shock.

"Hime picked it out. Said something about it 'complementing your skin tone' or whatever." Austin laughed.

A smile spread across my face. I looked up at Austin and the others.

"You guys. Thank you so much." I said cheerfully. Aaron moved a strand of hair away from my face. I giggled shyly.

"Part two of the plan. We're going to come back, and watch all of these movies. Jellybean gets to pick what we watch first." He reached back into the bag and pulled out four movies; Frozen, Finding Nemo, Dumb and Dumber, and Poltergeist.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Go get ready for dinner, you filthy animals!" Austin yelled.

Before heading to the bathroom, I walked over to Austin and hugged him tightly.

"Thanks. For everything." I laughed.

He wrapped his arms around my shoulders, stroking my hair with his hand.

"That's not all." He sang.

I pulled away, expecting an explanation. Instead of giving me one, he just winked at me and turned away.

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I finished sweeping blush on my cheeks, and looked myself over in the mirror. My hair hung in loose curls over my shoulders, ending just above my waist. I smiled at myself, liking what I saw for the first time in my life. The braces had really made a difference. My teeth were straighter than ever before. Though it would still be a while before I could take them off.