Those In Glass Houses

Austin sat on the couch, Annemarie sitting next to him as he looked through the channels for a good show. Austin had finally gotten the divorce done a few days ago and he was pretty happy about it. Austin took Anne over to Florida to meet his dad. Mr. Carlile was ecstatic to meet her after hearing from her so much and seeing pictures Austin would send.

“When are we going to tell people about us?” Anne spoke up, seeing as she and Austin were always together in public. They were still in Florida, Austin’s dad going out for a few things.

“Whenever you’re ready.” Austin answered, going on Netflix. Anne looked at the TV and sat up, Austin looking at her. “What’s on your mind?” He asked, setting the remote down.

“I want to make this official.” She said, looking at him Austin smiled, grabbing his phone and going on Instagram. He clicked on the camera and switched the view, facing them. He pulled Anne closer to him, kissing her cheek and smiling at the camera. Anne smiled at it, having him catch the picture and begin typing.

Spending a lazy day with my beautiful girlfriend

Anne giggled, cuddling into his side and looking through his pictures on the app. She then switched to the photo and looked through the large amount of comments already there.

Aw! So cute!
What an adorable couple!
I love her hair!
She is so beautiful! Wasn’t she on tour with them?

She smiled, thankful for not finding any hate comments. She gave him back her phone and watched American Horror Story with him, both of them getting pulled in to the addictive show. The front door opened and Austin jumped a bit, startled and Anne laughed, sitting up. Austin narrowed his eyes at her and Mr. Carlile chuckled.

“It’s okay, Austin. It’s only me.” Anne laughed harder and Austin rolled his eyes, pulling her back to him. His phone rang and he answered.

“Hello?”

‘Austin, Let Live are having a tour and they want to know if we’re willing to go.’ Tino spoke on the other line.

“Yeah sure, around what time?” Austin asked.

‘Jared knows the details so don’t worry about it. It’s not anytime soon either.’ Austin and Tino said their goodbyes and Anne looked up at him. He smiled and went back to the show.
After a few episodes, they went to the kitchen to have dinner and they began talking as usual. “So, any new things?” Mr. Carlile asked, eating a piece of chicken from the Chinese they ordered.

“Not much.” Anne answered, setting down her rice, already full.

“Let Live is having a tour and they asked us to join. I’m pretty sure Sarah is going because she and Alan are dating and Marie has no choice on whether she wants to go or not.” Anne looked up at Austin and he winked at her.

“Wait,” she spoke up. “Alan and Sarah are dating.” Austin stopped eating, surprised she didn’t comment on what he said.

“Yeah, since last night.” He eyed her. Anne ran to the guest room she slept in with Austin and checked her phone, seeing 6 missed calls from Sarah. She quickly called back and Sarah answered on the second ring.

‘What the hell?’ Sarah answers.

“You and Ashby?” She practically yelled.

‘I called to tell you but your boyfriend ruined the surprise! I’m kicking his ass once he comes back.’ Sarah laughed.

“About damn time!” Anne laughed and Sarah joined in.

‘I saw you on Austin’s IG. Holy shit girl, you’re famous!’

“Really? Nothing hateful?” Anne asked.

‘You know fans, some of them approve, but others don’t. At the end of the day, you’re the one with Austin.’ Anne nodded and the bedroom door opened, Austin walking in.

“One of them is probably plotting on how to kill me.” Anne joked, seeing Austin roll his eyes and chuckle.

‘Same here!’ Sarah laughed. ‘I have to go, Alan is at the front door, see you in a few days, yes?’ She asked.

“Yep, bye!” Anne hung up when Austin sat next to her.

“You heard the news?” He asked.

“After you told me, yeah. Sarah said she’s going to kick your ass for ruining the surprise.” Anne laughed, putting her phone on the counter. Austin chuckled, resting his elbows on his knees.

“Marie, how did you and Aaron meet?” He asked.

“Let’s see…” Anne trailed off, thinking back. “Aaron was a freshman when I was transferred into his class. The only seat available was the seat behind him. We didn’t talk much the first few months, except for a small smile when he saw me and vice versa. The small smile turned into a hello, but once I got a bad cold and I missed a few days, if not a week. I came back and Aaron turned around, asking about how I felt. After that, we had conversations and soon he became the only person I found myself trusting.” Austin stayed quiet, nodding.

“He was a huge fan of the band since you were in Attack Attack! I remember how many times he would cover the bass in the songs and would teach me how to play. I never got the hang of it, but hey, we never stopped trying.” Anne smiled at the memory. “When you guys were looking for someone new in the band, I pushed Aaron to join. It’s always been his dream, and now look at him; living it up.” Austin looked at Anne, watching her as she continued to explain. “After that, he began touring and we only kept in touch through texts when he wasn’t busy.” She shrugged and smiled, looking at Austin.

“I guess one little thing does change everything, right?” Austin smiled and grabbed her hand.

“Yeah.” A knock was heard on the door and they both turned, seeing Mr. Carlile standing there with a thin box.

“I rented Aladdin.” He smiled. Anne was about to get up when Austin ran out the door, grabbing the DVD and running down the stairs.

“Wow,” Anne commented staring at the door. Mr. Carlile laughed and waved Anne over.

“He always said that if loving Disney made him gay then he was a flaming homo.” Anne laughed with him, walking down the stairs and seeing Austin already on the couch.

“It’s starting come on!” He grinned over at the two. Anne rolled her eyes, sitting next to him and he held her hand, watching the opening credits.

Notes

Title credit: Breathe Carolina

The next chapter will most likely be the epilogue so that's exciting! I have the next story ready, I just need to know who you guys would like to see in it. I have no problem writing Cashby and I have one person wanting it, and another wanting another Austin. So give me ideas guys! Thanks!