austin from homescapes x reader

tension

i gasped. i had always heard the dangers of drugs, but knowing someone that almost died due to them? it shows you how harsh the world can truly be sometimes. 

"oh austin..." i trailed off, unsure how to comfort him

"its okay, ive been clean since then. its hard sometimes, but i know that im better off without that nasty stuff dominating my life." he turned his head back to the tv screen, and i missed feeling his eyes on me. "the shows back on" he said, obviously not wanting to open up more about his dark past.

we sat in silence and watched the show together, quietly eating the popcorn from the bowl placed between us on the couch. at one point, we reached in at the same time, and i swear i felt our fingers touch, but that mightve just been wishful thinking. when the episode ended, he looked over at me and said "if you don't mind, id like to be able to go to bed soon. i'm rather tired"

"oh, of course" i said, and quickly left the room to get him a pillow and blanket. when i got back, he was still sitting there, and he looked somewhat uncomfortable in his everyday clothes. "do you need anything? i have some lounge clothes that might fit you, and youre welcome to shower if youd like."

he hesitated for a moment, but then nodded appreciatively. "that would be very nice, thank you." i put the pillow and blanket down on the end of the couch and motioned for him to follow me. "heres the bathroom, theres clean towels here, under the sink, and all the soap is in the shower. ill be in my room right over there if you need me" i said, and left as he closed the door between us

i stepped into my room and closed the door behind me. i find it hard to believe that today was real. how is this stranger that i started out hating now showering and sleeping over at my house? i shook my head as i changed into my pajamas; an oversized shirt i won at my local chilis back home, and a pair of comfortable short shorts. i sat on my bed and plugged in my phone. I scrolled through the endless pictures of my old friends, who are only keeping me on their feed for likes and comments. I was too caught up in throught, thinking about my past that i had forgotten all about, that i had fogotten about austin when I heard a soft knock on my bedroom door. 

"Yeah?" I asked, unsure of what he needed. I expected him to go back to bed right after he showered. I guess not? 

I heard austin's voice through the door, but I couldn't make out what he was saying. His voice was quiet and muffled. A bit annoyed, I scoffed and got up from my bed and walked to the door. "Yes, Austin?" I asked as I opened the door.

i was quite shocked to find austin standing there in nothing but a towel wrapped tightly around his waist. "uh, you forgot to get me the pajamas" he whispered, obviously a bit embarrassed that he was showing so much of his pale skin, still a bit wet from his shower. "oh, uh, yeah of course, my bad" i muttered as i rushed to my drawer to grab clothes i thought would fit his tall, toned figure. i noticed myself thinking that its a shame he has to cover up his body, and immediately felt bad. i shouldnt be admiring this stranger, and i definitely shouldnt enjoy thinking about his body.

i handed him the clothes, trying to find the balance between not looking at his body and not making eye contact with him. "ill be here if you need anything, but if not then ill see you in the morning" i said as he accepted the clothes and nodded. "thank you, goodnight"

"goodnight"

i closed the door behind me as he walked back into the bathroom to change. i laid in bed, trying to wrap my mind around what had happened today,and eventually drifted into sleep