Like Loving A Lion (SEQUEL to I'm Not That Perfect)

"You can't go." Austin said, kissing my neck in bed one morning two months later. "You have to stay here."
"What I have to do is get dressed and you're making that rather difficult." I grinned, biting his lip. I knew that was his weak spot.
"Jesus." He moaned. "Please don't go."
"I'm going to get dressed and you had better be out of bed when I get back." I said, climbing off of him and going into our closet. After pulling on a dress I walked back in. He was still in bed.
"Get up!" I cried, smacking him with a pillow. "I have to get to Hot Topic and you have to go to Tilly's!"
"I don't wanna." He mumbled.
"What the fuck ever. Do I look okay?" I asked, twirling.
Austin didn't move. "Perfect."
"Your eyes are closed."
"I don't have to see you to know you look gorgeous and too good for me."
I smiled. "Come on. I don't want you to be late."
"I'll be fine."
"I'm taking your car." I said, knowing that would get a reaction.
He sat up. "Over my dead body."
I finished doing my lipstick and kissed him. "Dinner tonight? Meet me at Hot Topic on Hollywood Blvd if you finish early."
He smiled up at me. "Sure thing."
I kissed him again. "I love you. Be good!" I got in my ancient Jeep and after a stop at Starbucks, met the guys from my band at Hot Topic. While we were at our appearance and signing there, Austin was doing one at Tilly's on the other side of town.
"Gentleman. Miss me?" I grinned, sitting down beside Matt.
"We were together three days ago." Darren said blankly.
I took a sip of my venti green tea and rolled my eyes. "It was a joke, fucktard."
They started letting people in and we started signing. "Hi, Avery. You're my favorite." A girl said.
"Can't say I blame you. What's your name, sweetie?" I asked.
"Nicole."
"Swag. Nice to see you." I smiled.
"And I know it's almost your birthday so I brought you this." She continued, putting a wrapped present in front of me.
"Aw! Thank you!" I stood up and hugged her. "Should I open it now or would you rather me wait?"
"You can wait until your birthday." She smiled. I got several more gifts and I was way excited.
"Hi. Can you give this to Austin?" One girl asked shortly without saying hello to any of the guys, or me for that matter.
I was pissed. "Did you come to our signing just because you wanted me to play mail man?"
"Yeah." She shrugged.
"What the fuck ever." I rolled my eyes. There were quite a few more girls who were only here because they wanted me to give something to Austin and I was pissed by the time he showed up.
"Your man is here." Nate said.
I laid my head on the table. "I think I have carpal tunnel. Fuck."
"Come on, lady." Austin's voice said. I felt him put his arms around me. "We're going to the Polo Lounge."
"I'm not dressed for the Polo Lounge."
"Duh. Did you really think I wouldn't bring you a dress?" He asked impatiently.
I lifted my head up and grinned. "You're perfect. I love you."
"Uh huh. Keep sweet-talking me, baby. Let's go." He said.
**
"I know you're a vegetarian and all but we're getting caviar." Austin said once we were at the restaurant.
"I guess I can cheat. There's not much I wouldn't do for you." I replied.
"Name one thing you wouldn't do for me." He said, intrigued.
"Shit, I don't know. Uh, fuck your dad." I said.
"Jesus, Ave!" He raised his eyebrows. "You say some weird things, you know? Also watch your language. There's old people here."
"Va te faire." I rolled my eyes.
"I don't ever know what the fuck you're saying when you speak French, but I know that means fuck you." He said.
"Watch your mouth, mister."
"Hey, you know what?" He grinned. "I love you."
"Yeah, yeah. I bet you say that to every girl who sasses you." I waved my hand.
"Just you." He said. "You'll never guess who I saw today."
"Who?" I asked.
"Crissy and her baby." Austin said.
As in Ronnie's ex-fiance and their baby? I nearly spat out my pinot. "Really?"
"Yeah. Ran into her when me and Phil ran across the street to Panera. She says hello, sorry to hear about what happened to you. Willow says hi too." He continued.
"Lovely." I said dryly.
"I didn't mean to upset you. I probably shouldn't have brought it up." Austin said, seeing my expression.
I smiled. "It's fine. Cheers. To us."
"To us."

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