Austin's P.O.V
When this strange guy, Oli, told me about his situation I couldn't help but feel sorry for him. He had this look in his eyes, which were lovely not to mention...but he looked so...lost. Like he didn't want to be here anymore, his eyes reflected something wicked and lonely, so much so that it made Me just want to hug him and tell him everything was going to be okay. You see...I've dated guys before, and plenty of women as well, but I have never had such an urgent feeling to want to protect somebody, I knew it as soon as i saw him (cliche i know) that i had to protect him at all costs. When I look at this guy, I just know that I cant let anything happen to him. I flashed him a smile that has been deemed 'award winning' and spoke the words that he needed to hear.

"Well then Oli, I have a proposition for you."

I watched as he nodded his head, signalling me to continue, "Well I live in LA, it's a big house but I live alone... and since i know there is something i could do to help you , it would be wrong for me not to ask...so I guess what im saying is...if you'd help me write music, and come work at my guitar shop, you can stay with me Oli. For as long as you need." I watched as a look of shame washed over him. It made my stomach churn, and even though he was across the isle, i stretched my arm out and my hand instinctively went to his shoulder, he looked up at me and yet again the look of defeat flooded the hazel depths.

"Austin...I couldn't do that, it's nice of you to as-" I snorted loudly, successfully cutting him off. His eyes widened a bit at my sudden out burst,

"Oli, I insist. I know you don't know me or anything, but I assure you my house is a 1000 times safer then the streets. And if you're worried about me being a murder, think about it this way, I don't know you either, for all i know your the murderer here." I winked at him, and was relieved when he laughed, it made my stomach sway with nerves. 'Stop Austin, he isn't into you, stop while your ahead.' I frowned as the thought pushed its way in my head, but I knew it was true.

"Austin...I-I thank you, so much." he smiled and I felt the butterflies again, his accent was making me feel like a 15 year old girl, I felt the need to laugh but I pushed it aside. He shoved his suitcase on the ground and scooted over, patting the empty spot next to him. I gladly moved my things in my old seat and moved while the bus was at a stoplight at some exit for another highway. We began talking about little things, mainly what we enjoy doing and our favorite movies, I discovered we actually had a lot in common.

He told me he was 23, so he was only 2 years younger than myself, we chatted about our tattoos and a few silly stories behind them. He also told me he used to play in a band back in high school, and was the vocalist, I would have to ask him to demonstrate sometime. I told him about jumping from town to town and playing music at bars and shows, how I wished to start a band but didn't think I could manage it and my guitar shop. He was a great listener, and surprisingly enough, a good talker once we got the awkward greetings out of the way. I found myself wanting to know more and more about him, and I was looking forward to spending more time with him once we got to California.

He yawned after an hour or so, "Are you tired?" I asked, and he simply nodded. I felt a blush rise to my face as he leaned his head on my shoulder, his hazel eyes darted up and made contact with mine. 'Uh, you don't mind, do you?" I shook my head and smiled at him, he snuggled closer into my side and after several moments fell asleep. I wasn't sure why, but I felt happy when I was with him...he may have only met me 2 hours ago, but he's already comfortable enough to agree to stay with me and cuddle with me? 'I could get used to this' was the last thought in my head before sleep consumed me.

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I woke up to a poke in my side, my eyes slowly flitted open and looked down to see Oli leaning over with our bags all together, "We're here.." he muttered. I nodded and got up from the seat, noting how sore my body was, I carefully grabbed my bags and told Oli to follow me, he smiled and did as I said. As soon as we got off the bus and into the lot, he put his bag down and I did the same stretching. As I stood upright, I looked over to see him staring at me, he walked forward before slipping his thin arms around me, and whispering in my ear; successfully sending chills down my spine. 'Thank you...so so much Austin..." I hugged him back, blushing heavily and smiling like mad, I couldn't help but feel like my arms fit perfectly around him, and his around me.

"Of course Oli, it's no big deal!" I said cheerfully, he pulled back and shot me a grin that would have made anyone's knees weak. We grabbed our bags and I hailed a cab outside of the station, the feeling of joy never once leaving my head.


Unknown P.O.V


I watched as MY Austin got off the bus, with some other man, I watched as the stranger embraced him and felt the tears slide down my face when he returned the hug. I was furious, I wanted nothing more then to go down there and tell that stranger that Austin was MINE, whether he liked it or not. I know that if I did that though, Austin would never love me again. As much as I wanted to kill the other guy, and take back what was mine, I couldn't ..not yet. I had a plan already mapping itself out in my head. I smiled in a way that probably would even scared myself.

"Oh Austin, I have the perfect plan."

Notes

So Austin and Oli are going to be staying together, and working together :) Hm wonder how well that will work out...and what about Austins music career? :P

Not to mention, who is the stranger whose stalking Austin? and what do they have planned?
guess you will have to wait and see!

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Siren <3