∆ Avery's POV ∆

I opened up the door and i see Mom, dad, Samantha, Dylan and Ryan in the living room.

Austin held my hand and i decided to speak

"So, what's up?" I said and all heads turned to me. Plus Austin, with a weird look on his face saying 'what did you just say?' And i just shrugged him off and turned to mom.

"Oh thank god, Avery! You're safe!" Mom hugged me with tears on her pink dusted cheeks.

I'm still holding Austin's hand so i can't hug my mom back.

"We were worried sick" mom said letting me go and walking back to her chair.

"I know, im sorry" i said looking down.

"Avery, who will-" i didnt let my dad finish because i know what he's gonna ask

"Not now dad" i said and walked to my room with Austin.

"You alright?" Austin put his both hands on my shoulder and gave it a slight squeeze

"Yea im fine." I said and we sat down on the sofa inside my bedroom

"Netflix?" He asked smiling while opening the tv. I swear, this guy knows how to make me smile.

"You know it" i said grinning making myself comfortable in my seat.

I was excited, too excited when Stranger Things started. Austin sat down beside me and he kissed my forehead.

My inner self was dancing around and screaming flattered. It's because that Austin Zachary Connor, kissed my forehead

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3 days left

My stupid alarm clock rang again. I flippin swear, if that thing makes another sound again, ill throw it out the window.

I sit up my back completely aching, oh, i just slept on the sofa. Well shiz. I stand up and stretched hoping that it will make the pain fade. I look at Austin who is still sleeping peacefully. This boy, is the greek god of cuteness, no not really. Never mind. I walked to the bathroom and i did my daily routine. Once im done i wrapped a towel around me and i opened the door slightly just enough to let me peek if Austin's awake.

Cost is clear, he is not awake thank the heavens. I run to my closet door and locked it. I started to think..what am i gonna wear? I mean, i still have The Vamps merch. Yea, im going with the merch. I know, I know. I don't have the best taste in clothing. But i wanna be comfortable so yea.

I put on the  blue skinny jeans and again..my camouflage airwalk.

I walk out of my closet to see Austin still sleeping. It's already 7:23! Wow time moves fast.

"Hey Austin! Wake up or else we're gonna be late!" I shouted at Austin causing him to groan.

"Yea, yea, yea" he said sitting up and rubbing his eyes. He got up and grabbed his bag and entered my bathroom. I styled my hair in a high ponytail. High ponytails never gets old.

After 10 minutes Austin walked out of the bathroom. My jaw dropped once more of what Austin is wearing. The same as mine once again.

"Seriously Austin. Why are you wearing what im wearing? How do you know that im gonna wear this outfit today? Are you a wizard?" I rambled asking him a lot of questions.

"I bought all of my merch. And plan b, when you're not wearing merch i bought a white tshirt. And plan c, when im not into plan b, i bought this" he said pulling out a white tshirt with my picture printed in front of it. My mouth gaped open

"What the hell is that?!" I shouted pointing at the T-shirt

"A tshirt" he said in a 'duh' tone

He then shows me the back of the tshirt.

Printed on the back of the tshirt says 'AHITOFM' my eyebrows furrowed in confusion

"Ahitofm? What the fuck does that mean?"i asked, is it alien language? French? Korean? Oh and sorry for the bad word

"ain't gonna tell you" he shaked his head and smiled

"So when are you gonna tell me?" I smiled a little bit and he frowned

"A-after three days" he said and put the shirt back in his bag properly.

"Okay, Mr. Connor. Now let's go downstairs im freakin starving" i chuckled and him pulled downstairs.

Good thing that mom and dad aren't awake yet. I grabbed my bag and i took two granola bars from the jar and we rushed outside. I gave Austin a granola bar and he scrunched up his nose on disgust.

"What? You don't like the granola bar?" I asked Austin

"Those things taste like darn fish feeds" he started and took the granola bar

"It's not that bad" i took a bite out of my granola bar and i laughed

"You'll starve to death then" i chuckled and i see Austin in the corner of my eyes opening the granola bar and taking a bite out of it

"See? Not that bad" i laughed when he spit out the granola bar.

Typical Austin

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"Okay! Students fall in line!" Our gym teacher shouted while blowing her whistle.

Gym. My second favorite subject. Because we dont do exercises, we just play.

We fall in line, of course separate, the boys in the other and the girls in the other.

We were permanently paired with our partners, lucky me i got paired with Austin :) and unlucky me because Dylan and Ryan are in my gym class :(

"Now lets play a game of Dodge ball" my teacher smirked and placed down the net full of soft balls.

"Team 1 Harper, Connor,  violet, chandler, ford, Sanders, paul-" the list goes on and the teacher gave us a ball each. We were currently 10 members same as the other team.

"Team 2 Andersons R, Andersons D, Wesley, walters, carter,  carson-" and the lists goes on too.

"For team 1 Harper and Connor will take the lead, and for team 2 Andersons R and Andersons D will take the lead." The gym teacher shouted. Yes! I always get so happy when i take the lead or when im always the leader of something.

So right now, us, team 1 are gonna try and finish of all of the team 2.

"Ready, set, throw!" The teacher shouted and blew her whistle

So i threw my ball at Dylan, but he dodged it smoothly, and Austin threw his ball at this other guy and he hit him.

"Walters out!" The teacher blew her whistle again and we continued playing and i got my ball back and i threw it at Ryan. The idiot wasn't paying attention so i got him, at the stomach

"Andersons R, out!" The teacher blew her whistle again.

"Don't worry Ryan, we'll get her at our round" Dylan said and he smirked at me.

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After a few minutes 3 guys were the only one left. Dylan and the other guys.

We were all tired but we pushed to our limits. My other teamates got the other 2

Finally me and Austin finally got Dyan. And i almost cried in victory

"Finally!" I shouted and Austin chuckled

"Don't get hit alright?" Austin chuckles

We were all ready and the other team are ready to throw.

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After a few minutes only me and Austin are the only one left. Fudging hell.

Dylan whispered something to Ryan. And ryan nodded

"Don't get hit, Avery" Austin said again.

"Dont get hit, Austin" i mimicked him

Then they were trying to hit Austin but he dodged it smoothly.

"That's the best you got?" Austin chuckled and Dylan glared at him.

Oh shoot. Their target is Austin. And then after austin is....me. 

One minute has passed and....

BAM! they got Austin.

"Oh come on Austin!" I said with my hands up in surrender

"Good luck Avery" he said and sat down the bleachers.

"Shit" i muttered and dodged their throws.

I survived a few minutes.

But i got really tired and i finally got hit by Ryan.

I lied down on the gym floor sweating and panting for Pete's sake!

Ryan rushed to me. "Avery are you okay? I'm so sorry" he said with concern in his eyes.

"Yea, im okay" i said and tried to wipe away the sweat from my face but i failed...obviously

"Here" he said and wiped my face with his handkerchief gently. I admit, i blushed. Who wouldn't?

"Thanks" i smiled at him and he smiled back

"No problem" he said.

I walked away towards Austin who is still sitting down the bleachers.

"What's up, Austin?" I giggled and sat down beside him.

"Umm...let's see, the ceiling" he said and looked up

I closed my eyes and sighed, keeping the laughter inside me

"You have learned so much from me, Austin Connor" i said and we both laughed.

~*~*

"So, you and Austin huh?" Hayley said smiling at me

"Austin and me?" I scoffed but later on i got confused

"What do you mean?" I added asking.

"I mean, the tshirt he's wearing and all" Hayley twirled the tip of her hair and she chuckled and i just got more confused

"What tshirt? He's wearing the same thing that im wearing" i said with my eyebrows furrowed

"The tshirt? Ahitofm? With your picture in front it?" She said and my eyes widen.

He's....wearing the fudging shirt! I instantly closed and locker and ran to where Austin is, leaving Hayley behind.

He IS wearing the flippin tshirt!

My mouth opened attempting to speak but i can't

"Hey Avery" he smiled he walked towards me

"W-what da heck? Why are you wearing that??" I asked

"I already told you. Its plan c" he said in a 'duh' tone.

I just sighed

"Whatever" i shake my head

"Hahaha! C'mon" he said and i glared at him.

"Where?" I asked

"Duh. Home" he said and we walked out the school building

Aww, but i don't wanna leave school yet. I thought.

We arrived first at Austin's house.

I admit, his house is pretty quite peaceful...and also pretty lonely..

"Wait here. Imma go and get some of my clothes then we'll go to your house" he smiled at me and he ran upstairs.

I walked to the living room and sat down on the sofa. *ding* my cellphone rang.

'Hey Avery' the message read. I furrowed my eyebrows. How the fuck is this??

'Um...who r u?' I replied

'Ryan :)'

Me: oh....
Ryan: where are you? You left school early today
Me: im at Austin's
Ryan: i see...I'll just see you at school tomorrow i guess
Me: aww, is little ryan sad?

I laughed at my reply

Ryan: yes. Yes i am

I don't know why, but i can feel my cheeks burn.

Me: don't worry, we'll see each other tomorrow
Ryan: i dont think so, with Dylan and Austin getting in the way
Me: we'll just think of a way :)

I closed my phone and put in back in my pocket. I grabbed a throw pillow beside me and covered my face with it and i screamed.

"Yo Avery, let's go"  i heard Austin say so i stand up and walked to the door

Austin raised his eyebrow. "What's up with you? You look like a tomato" he said and i shrugged

"Dunno" i said and walked out of his house not waiting for him..

AAAAANNNNNDDDDD the walking continues.

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"Hey mom, im home!" I dully shouted.

Mom walked out of the living room. Looking weird

"Hello Avery, and Austin. The Ander-" austin didn't let mom finish. Kinda rude if you ask me

"Im sorry to interrupt, Mrs. Harper. But me and Avery are going to the park today. Can we?" Austin said holding my hand

" well im not so-" i cut off mom and i slowly walked out the door

"Thanks mom. We're going! I'll be back by 8!" I shouted and we sprinted till we were  far from my house

"Where are we going now?" I asked Austin panting

"The park ofcourse" he said in a 'duh' tone and i just chuckled.

We walked till we reached the park. The park isnt that loaded. So we sat down on the grass.

∆ Austin's POV ∆

Last three days huh. I gotta get the most of it, i guess.

I can't believe that im breaking our friendship. Flippin Dylan and Ryan.

"Two more weeks and its finally my birthday" Avery sighed and she lied down the grass.

Oh shit, i forgot it's Avery's birthday soon! But sadly, i won't be celebrating it with her this year :(

"Oh yea, i almost forgot about that. Where do you want to celebrate it?" I asked with tears forming in my eyes

"Just simple, i want to celebrate it at my house. With my family and of course you...aaanndd maybe some of my friends at school" she chuckled and pulled a strand of grass out of the ground.

It hurts to know that i won't be celebrating it with her...

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Writers block is a bish. Welp, see you guys in the next chapter!

✖❤✖❤✖❤✖ -E.S