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California Dreamer

chapter two

We walked up three flights of stairs and stopped at the door that read 3b. “It’s this one.” I said and twisted the knob. I walked in and felt a smile forming on my lips. The apartment was far from huge or extravagant. It was just a studio, not even a bedroom, but I don’t know, something about spoke to me. There was a small kitchen area over on the left and the rest was a carpeted living area, I large window on the opposite side showing a gorgeous view of the beach. I could definitely see myself living here, but I pushed that thought back, I shouldn’t get so attached.
“Wow, kind of small.” Austin said heading over to the window. “Nice view though.”
“I don’t know,” I muttered, walking over to the kitchen and opening the cabinets, empty of course. “I like it.”
“Well, if it’s just you I guess it would be okay,” he said, slowly walking towards me, opening a small closet door on the way. He looked at me again, something clicking in his mind. “Would it be just you?” he asked curiously.
“Yup.” I said, popping the p and walked closer to him looking in the closet it was a little bigger than I thought it would be. I tried to ignore the smile that burst from his lips when I said that and he quickly tried to hide it, something flashing in his eyes, something I couldn’t recognize. Amusement, maybe? Why on earth did he find that amusing?
“Huh,” he said and closed the door headed toward the kitchen. “No family then? Friends?”
I just stood there; I was quite taken aback actually. I mean who was this guy? Why did he think he had the right to know these things about me? And why on earth did I find myself answering him?
“I have family and friends,” I snipped at him. “They’re just in Chicago.”
He let out a laugh which made me madder. “Whoa, sorry, I didn’t mean to offend you, I was just wondering why someone like you would want to move so far away from home, alone.”
“Someone like me?” I asked, now more intrigued than mad. What the hell did that mean?
He seemed shocked by my question, almost like he didn’t even realize he said that. I swear I saw a tint of red form on his cheeks. “Uh,” he stammered. “I just meant, you know, fuck, I don’t even know. You just kind of seem like one of those girls who is always surrounded by her friends, phone attached to her hand...” he trailed off and made a face of confusion like he didn’t even know what the fuck he was saying.
“Huh, funny, considering I haven’t had my phone out once since I met you. Plus, I’m not that girl at all, quite the opposite actually.” I leaned over the small counter between us and looked at him. He was looking down at me, staring at me like he was trying to figure out some complicated math problem.
He didn’t say anything and neither did I but we continued to stare at each, I noticed he had a small nose ring on the left side and a speck of freckles across his nose, which was rather adorable. He was still staring at me and I was just about to say something when a perky voice coming from the hall beat me to it. We both jumped at the noise.
“Oh hello!” a small bubbly blonde came bouncing into the room. “Are you Lulu…?” she trailed off obviously forgetting my last name.
“Yes, that’s me.” I said, walking towards her, sticking out my hand. She shook it.
“I’m so sorry I’m late I was on the phone when you rang in,” she said and flashed me a smile.
“No problem, it wasn’t that hard to find and it’s not much to look at,” I said laughing.
She laughed. “That’s true,” then she turned her attention behind me. I hadn’t realized Austin had left the kitchen area and was standing right behind me. “But you know, if you’re looking for something a little more roomy, we do have a one bedroom available,” she flashed Austin a smile.
“Oh no, it would just be me, he’s just a guy I met on the street,” I smiled. And she laughed obviously thinking I was joking.
“Austin,” he said and reached a hand out. His arm gently brushed against mine when he did that I felt this weird tingling sensation surge up my arm. I actually jumped back a little because of it, making them both look at me questioningly.
I let out a nervous laugh and reached my hand to rub my arm where Austin had touched it, realizing I had goose bumps. What the fuck? I walked towards the window as the lady and Austin started up a small conversation. I was looking out the window still rubbing my arm when I heard her perky voice again, breaking my thoughts.
“Did you have any questions for me dear?” she said and walked towards me, smiling at the view.
“Actually what would be the monthly rent here?”
“Well since this is one of the few rooms without a balcony it’s around $1000 a month.”
“Damn,” I muttered. I would never be able to afford that.
“Yes, well it’s a good neighborhood, well-kept rooms, and very private.” She assured me and I gave her a small smile, I was definitely disappointed.
“Well, I will definitely keep this place in mind,” I lied and starting walking for the door. I noticed Austin leaning against the wall, staring intently at me and I suddenly got self-conscious again. I thanked the lady and promised that I would call her with my decision, though I think we both knew I wouldn’t, and headed for the stairs. She wished us a nice day and I booked it down the stairs. I heard a huff from behind me as Austin struggled to keep up. I slammed by body against the door and quickly walked outside, slipping on my sunglasses before I heard Austin behind me.
“Hey, wait up,” he said and I quickly turned around, making him almost crash into me. “Whoa,” he said, steadying himself, “are you alright?” he asked a hint of concern in his voice.
“I’m fine,” I said and mentally cringed when I heard the smallness of my voice. Damn I hated that. I hated how emotional I got when I was mad. I was mad at the fact that I was a fucking twenty-two year old screw up and had no fucking way to afford to move to my dream place. God, I was such an idiot, thinking I could do this. And of course when I got mad, I cried, and it was seriously taking all I had to not let the tears forming in my eyes to fall. I cleared my voice. “Really I’m fine,” I said my voice stronger. “Thank you again, really, for everything but I should get going. I haven’t eaten anything all day,” my stomach suddenly growled, seconding that statement. I turned on my heel and began to walk away from him.
“Hold up,” he yelled and I heard him pick up his pace behind me. Seriously he was like a lost puppy I couldn’t get rid of. “Where were you headed?” he asked curiously matching my stride.
I looked ahead to a small café with a bunch of seating outside and nodded towards there. “Probably there.”
He laughed and I turned to look at him and I let out a little gasp. The way the sun was hitting him, he looked, damn, he looked fucking sexy. I shook my head quickly, pushing the thought to the back of my mind. “I was actually headed there when I found you all lost and shit. Why don’t we go together?” he suggested and I stopped, surprising him.
I lifted up my sunglasses. “Why?”
He smiled one of those goofy smiles of his and shrugged. “Well were both headed to the same place so why not share a table and save some room.” He shrugged again.
I let out a small laugh and shook my head. This guy was just full of surprises. “Alright, whatever.” I huffed as we walked toward the hostess. He laughed and I couldn’t help but crack a smile. It was impossible not to feel happy around this guy. The lady led us to a small table along the sidewalk and handed us some menus. I grabbed my menu and took my sunglasses off, setting them down on the table; I was just about to open my menu when I noticed Austin staring at me. I bit my lip and quickly lifted the menu to cover my face, hiding the now goofy grin on my face.
What was happening to me? This guy was seriously breaking down walls that I had spent years to build in only a matter of what, an hour? He just had this way of making me seem like I was the only girl in the world and he didn’t even have to say anything. All he had to do was look at me with those big chocolate brown eyes. And I don’t know how or why and I barely even fucking knew this guy but I swear, I’d be lying to myself if I didn’t admit that I was pretty sure I was falling in love with him.

Comments

This is so amazing. I don't think you understand how much I'm in LOVE with this. So don't think I'm weird, but before I go to bed each night I like to read Austin Carlile fan fic..i love him and it just helps me sleep and shit. ANYWAYS, i came across this and ended up reading all ten chapters tonight. I cannot wait for you to update! Probably the best thing I've ever read before!

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10/6/13
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9/8/13
Please update soon! This is one of the best stories I've read so far!!
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