Austin POV

I can't believe I just hugged Alan, what the fuck was going on with me. I admit it, I never liked a boy like that, but there was something about him and his ginger hair and that cute sour grin that made me want to get to know him better. So I asked him out. We could talk some more, I like how nice and shy he was when we first met this morning.

I don't think he expected the hug. But even if I did like him like that, he's not gay. A guy like him probably had girls throwing themselves at him.

I took a shower and picked out my outfit. I went with a tank top, now fully showing my tattoos, since Alan is similar to me and I know won't judge me. Not that I care if people do, but I don't wear tank tops to school, never did. I also picked darkish red skinny jeans and my black Vans.
I just threw myself on the bed and put music on. I wasn't hungry. I decided to take Alan for a pizza later, since I invited him. I think I caught myself daydreaming. Crazy right? Actually very weird, since I've known him only for a day.

I checked my phone, it was almost six, shit! I should stop with the daydreaming and all. I left the house, walking faster and after a couple of minutes I saw Alan standing at that crossroad.
He looked cute as hell. He was wearing a grey and red striped tank top and black skinny jeans, which went awesomely with the red Allstars. He looked at me and smiled. But it wasn't that sour grin, it was a wide, real and a pretty smile. He waved to me.

''Well hello there.'' He greeted me.

''Hello sir, where are you taking me this evening?'' We both laughed.

''You'll see, let's roll.''

We walked to the boardwalk and he showed me his favorite spot at the beach. We tried on some sunglasses and improvised the video game we both love Tekken. After that I took him for a pizza and we decided to grab a drink afterwards.

''Wow Alan, you're so much fun!'' I said, looking at the list of drinks. We decided to order two milkshakes.

''Thanks, the feeling is mutual. Tell me a bit more about yourself. You like any of the girls? They're all over you man.'' I heard him say. There was something in those eyes I saw, that looked a bit like disappointment, before he looked down at his shoes.

''Yeah, I'm not really feeling that. I did go to tryouts though, because I love to play football.'' I answered.

He looked back up to me and said:''Wow, did you make the team?'' His eyes met mine and it took me a few seconds before I answered.

''Yeah, I did. Kyle is a little irritating though, introducing me to everyone and the girls are a bit too much. I don't like too many people around me at once.'' I said.

''Cool. I'm kinda the same… I don't really hang out with anyone special at school, my friends go to a different school, but whatever. I mean, I hang out with them in my free time. We skate and stuff.'' He looked adorable when he was telling me this.

''Skating, awesome. I like your taste in music… the Suicide Silence tank top you were wearing today. Awesome!'' I pointed out. I really did love him being unique. I've never met anyone like him.

''Thanks.'' He blushed a little. ''I also play the guitar, but it's more for myself. I could show you sometime if you want.''

''Impressive. Bass or acoustic, or both?'' I couldn't wipe that smirk off my face, I felt so calm talking to him. It was very nice.

''Both. I sometimes write my own songs.'' He said. I never got a feeling he bragged. He was just so honest.

''And yes, it would be awesome to hear you play sometime.'' I replied and continued:''How bout you, any girls I should be jealous of?'' I giggled.

His face got all red again. ''Nope, girls don't really like me.'' He said, a bit confused.
''What? I don't believe that. What's not to like?'' I seriously thought he's a chick magnet.

''I-I-I don't know. I guess I don't really get along with them.''
''That's bullshit. You're great, I'm sure you'll find a great girl someday.'' I said, biting my lip the moment I blurted it out. I could see talking about this made him a bit uncomfortable.

''Yeah, I don't really care about that right now. How bout you? Tell me something more about you. Why did you move?'' I looked to the side, thinking about Seattle and mom for a second, but I quickly snapped out of it.

''Umm, it's complicated.'' I said.
''I like complicated.'' He replied, ''But if you don't wanna talk about it, it's fine, I understand.''
''Hah, thanks. Let's leave this conversation for some other time.'' I said and took the last sip of my milkshake.

''Sure, no problem. So, do you wanna take a short walk before going home?'' He asked.
''Yeah, sounds great. Let's go.'' Alan insisted on paying for the milkshakes, because I sort of bought him dinner. He was so nice.

We walked on the beach, just talking about music, movies, school, stuff like that. I really enjoyed spending time with him. I was happy he's the first person I met when I moved here.
When we left, we walked and walked and arrived to our crossroad where our paths separated.

''I had a really nice time Alan, thanks so much for showing me around. I'm really glad we're friends.'' I said.
''No problem, anytime. It was pretty cool. Thanks for the pizza.'' He said and whipped his hair to the side, off his face.

''See you at school tomorrow.'' I said and got closer to him. I could see him being a little nervous. So was I. But I was explosive. When I felt like really doing something, I didn't hesitate. So I just pulled him close again for a big tight hug.

He wrapped his arms around me and we just stood there for a few seconds without saying anything.
Then we pulled away. ''See you tomorrow Austin. Good night.'' He said and smiled. And again, it was not his sour grin. It was that wide smile I love so much.

''Good night.'' I replied and got on my way.

I felt something, but it was very weird. There were no existing words for that, it just made me feel very special and good. That's as close as I can get. But it was so much more than that. Something I've never felt before.

Alan Ashby and his ginger hair. Just wow.

Notes

Here's the 5th chapter, a little treat for you girls :)

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