Back to December (Austin Mahone)

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Mallory's POV

"Hey, this is Austin. I was dumbfounded to see you tonight. I would really love to catch up." I read the flashing message, while eating my pepperoni pizza on my charcoal sofa.

"Yeah, that would be nice." I replied.

"What are you doing right now?" He wondered, which I figured what his next message would be.

"I am eating pizza, while watching Disney channel." I confessed, not really caring what he thought.

"Some people just never grow up, do they? Do you want to come over? Like now?" He suggested. I didn't know how to respond. I knew there would be the possibility of me falling for him again. And I absolutely did not want that.

"Umm... I don't think that's such a great idea."

"Come on. Alex, Zach and Rob will be excited to see you again." This message was convincing. I missed the boys very much. And actually talked to them longer then Austin when I moved.

"Alright, address?" I put my phone in my pocket, and grabbed my keys.

When he gave me his address, I realized his house was only about 20 minutes from mine.

I drove to his house listening to my usual stations. My favorite song at this moment was Jealous by Nick Jonas and No type by Rae Sremmurd, and that was what they played on the stations often.

***

I pulled into his narrow driveway and took a gasp. This house is huge.

I walked up to the door which was the size of an elephant. Immediately, after I knocked on the door, it swung open. I was greeted with the familiar face I just saw an hour ago. "Hey" he smiled and motioned me to follow.

I started to take my shoes off, but Austin told me not to worry about it. I remember when I first wore heels with Austin, he told me he loved the sound of the clacking music of my shoes.

"Mal!!" Alex stretched. As the other 2 boys joined.

"Alex, your hair is blonde!" I laughed at their immaturity.

"You guys look so much different." I told them, as I sat on the sofa next to Austin.

"Not as different as you. You look beyond gorgeous." Zach confessed.

"Yeah, you're absolutely stunning, no wonder you're all Austin's been talking about for the last hour." Robert laughed fist bumping Alex.

"Don't forget guys, I've also gotten a lot taller." I stood up smiling. I used to get teased by the boys how short I was. Although, Robert wasn't far from me.

"Nah, I don't see it." Robert shouted. I rolled my brown eyes and sat back down.

"What are doing back in Miami?" Austin's voice ecohed.

"I have my first acting assignment." I smiled at the faces of surprised boys.

"Wow, that's amazing! What's it called?" Alex leaned in, to show he was interested.

"It's called the Coven, I'm playing the role of Lilly." I told them.

"What? You're playing in that show? I've heard so much about it." Zach shouted.

***

We caught up pretty quickly, but when we did we decided to watch a movie. Austin chose Insidious 2, but I begged them not to.

"I'm going to make some popcorn. Mal, come with?" Alex astounded and even though it was a question, he basically said come here.

When I got up from the crease I made in the couch, I made my way to the kitchen.

"Did you want to tell me something?" I furrowed my eyebrows.

Alex changed his voice "I can tell you still have feelings for Austin." I was shocked that he actually came out and said it.

"It's been 5 years, I don't think I can relike someone this quick, Alex." I told him. But I didn't know who I was trying to convince me or him.

"You might not admit it now, but I know you do. I can tell he likes you too." He smiled as he shoved the popcorn bag into the microwave.

"Alex, how many girlfriends has Austin have?" I looked down at the floor, thinking about all the possibilities.

"Umm.. I think he's has a few, but it's mostly just been a few months, his longest relationship was seven months." He had a long pause, and just before I was about to walk out the kitchen he says "I know he's had sex." Again, another awkward pause, i guess he noticed my droopy face expression so he went on "but nothing meaningful. Just like every other teenager." He admitted. But I've never had sex, never really thought of it. I'm kind of a prude I know my ex-boyfriend Troy wanted it and brought it up many times, but it didn't feel right.

My face went blank and it was obvious that I'm still a virgin. Then it finally hit Alex. "Wait, you've never gone all the way have you?"

I shook my head. "Oh my gosh, Mallory. How-the he---Never mind." He was stunned.

"Hey, I think I should get going. It's getting late." I told Alex, as I gave him a hug. I then walked into the living room, and told the rest of the boys.

"Hold-up, you can't go just yet." Austin stood up, from the furniture and walked torwards me in his truck fit T-shirt, dark jeans and black/white Jordan's.

"I need to go home."

He started to walk me out. "You will hang out with us again, right?" He asked.

"Of course." I told him, but honestly I wasn't too sure. He shoved his pockets in his pants and smiled as his looked at me.

"You know last time I saw you, you had bushy eyebrows, straight hair and a purple sweater." He laughed.

"And last time I saw you, you had red braces, a white shell necklace and Nike shocks." I nudged his arm.

"Listen, I'd be lying if I didn't tell you my heart still beats 10 times faster when you're around." He confessed, as he fluttered his hazel eyes at me.

"Austin, it's only been one night."

"That's why I am telling you this, I made a mistake before, I want to know you better." "I don't expect you to say anything, I just want to make sure you'll come back over." He gushed.

"Of course I'll come back over. Maybe next time you can come to my house." I laughed as I escourted myself to my vehicle.

I waved and called Austin, just as he asked. It was 12:47 in the morning, and he wanted to make sure sure I wouldn't fall asleep behind the wheel.

We played 20 questions until I made it home. He didn't change much. He still loved olive garden, pizza and what-a-burger. His favorite color was red, and he still likes Drake.

We msde plans for him to come to my house tommorow. I warned him about all the boxes, but he offered to help me unpack and I couldn't possibly as no to that.

Before I went to bed I realized that I was looking forward to tommorow that I wanted to go to sleep quick.

Maybe we can start where we left off.