Alan POV

I felt heat filling my face while I was walking home slowly. I couldn't believe what just happened. I had the most amazing time with Austin Carlile. And that hug in the end? My arms wrapped aroud him themselves. I just stood there for a few seconds, I didn't let go until he pulled away. Oh my…

I got to know Austin a little better and I liked what I saw. He's kind and cheerful and has a beautiful soul. Spending time with him was one of the nicest moments in my life so far. I felt a bit relieved when he said he wasn't feeling those cheerleaders and jocks and all that. And I love his taste in music! I felt like I've known him forever but it's only been a day. Austin is definitely something special and worth having around.

I almost told him I don't like girls in that way. It was actually pathetic because I have the feeling he would never tell if he knew. Maybe I will consider telling him someday. But only because he is so understanding and cool. He just might stay friends with me.

We also exchanged numbers. When I got home I took a quick shower and threw myself on the bed, wearing only my favorite sweatpants. I grabbed my phone, I wanted to text him. But what would I say? It would look stupid, I just spent an entire evening with him! Blaaah!

I typed a message a few times and ended up deleting it. Bad idea. I should just put the cell away before I make a fool of myself. I opened the case and took my guitar out.I felt like playing a bit.
After a few minutes my phone vibrated. Text. Omg, text! I looked at the screen, it was from Austin. Shit shit shit. I read it and it said: I know we just hung out, but… wanna do this again sometime?

I felt like I was dreaming, I pinched myself! Nope, didn't work. He actually makes me very nervous, but only because I like him so much. I haven't been Mr. Sweaty Palms with anyone else for that matter.

I replied: Hah, that's okay. Sure, I'd love to.

He quickly texted me back: Hey Alan, look out the window.

What? I got up from the bed and looked out the window. It was Austin. He was standing there and waving. I opened it.

''Lol, what are you doing here Austin?'' I had to smile. I just had to, he made me.

''I came to see Mr. Ashby perform live on his acoustic guitar.'' He giggled. ''Come down!''

I put on the first shirt I grabbed and ran down the stairs to the door.
''You're crazy, you know that.'' I said and let him in.
''Haha, I've been told, yes. Thank you.'' He didn't stop smiling. I loved that.

I had to introduce him to mom. My dad was out of town for business and she was in the living room, watching TV.

''Hey mom, come meet my friend Austin. He's new in town.'' I yelled out. After a few seconds I heard her squeal at him.

''Oh, hi Austin! I'm Alan's mom. Welcome.'' She just hugged him. No handshake.

''Hey Mrs. Ashby, very nice to meet you! And thank you, you have a lovely home.'' He said and the whispered to her:''And your son rocks.'' He winked at me. I turned purple, not red.

''Thank you sweety! So you're new?'' She asked. She always wanted to know everything, but it looked adorable.

''Yes, me and my dad moved here from Seattle.'' He answered.

''Seattle, nice. You must be liking the weather, huh.'' She joked and winked at him.
''I love it, I got used to it in a sec.'' He replied.

''Well, you boys go ahead, do your thing. If you need anything, I'll be here. Oh and Alan baby, don't stay up too late - school tomorrow, okay?''

''Sure thing.'' I answered. I loved my mom, she was always so nice to everyone. Just like Austin. Charming, talkative, I think I could go on forever.

''It was very nice meeting you Mrs. Ashby, thank you for your hospitality.'' Austin said and reached his hand out. She didn't shake it, she hugged him again.

''The pleasure's all mine. See you around.''

We went up to my room and Austin immediately threw himself on my bed.
''Your mom is so nice.'' He said, writing patterns and shapes on my bedding.
''Yeah, she likes you a lot, haha, the first one actually.'' I sat next to him when he noticed the guitar in the floor. He reached for it and handed it to me.

''Play something for me.'' He said and layed on the bed with his eyes set on me.
So I did. I played a song I call When you can't sleep at night. His eyes were set on me constantly, checking every single part of my body.

''Oh Alan, that was beautiful. Did you write lyrics with that?'' He asked when I stopped playing.
''Yeah, it's over there.'' I answered and pointed at a huge pile of papers on my desk. He went to grab it.

''Okay, play again. I'll improvise.'' His smile widened.
I nodded and started playing again. I glanced at him here and there, staying focused on my chords. Then he started to sing.

Here in this world I'm awaked with mistakes
but it's love that keeps fueling me, fueling me.

Pretty little lady with swollen eyes
would you show them to me?

I know I'm not that perfect
but you stay a while
baby then you will see.
Miles away I can still feel you lay
your head down on my embrace, my embrace.
Far away

''Wow, I never in a million years imagined you could sing like this! Amazing…'' I said, surprised as a motherfucker.

''Thank you, you play very well, it's nice watching you. Even though you don't sing along, you show such emotion, it's one of a kind.'' He replied.

I put the guitar back into the case and joined Austin on the bed, laying down a little. He was laying next to me, looking at me and playing with my hair.

''This is gonna sound weird, but I fucking love your hair.'' We both started laughing.
''The fact that it's ginger…'' He continued which only made us laugh harder.
''Well thanks.'' I replied. ''I like your tattoos.''
''Thank you.'' He said and continued: ''Alan's ginger hair, oh-oh yeah, Alan's ginger hair.'' I think my six-pack popped out because I was laughing so hard.

I turned to the side, facing him. We were pretty close, but niether of us pulled back. We just kept staring into eachothers eyes, not saying a word.

After it became really intense I wanted to pull back a little, because I was afraid I was going to kiss him. But before I could do it, he pulled me closer, wrapping his arm around me. I snuggled up to him, my face sunk into his neck and I pressed a gentle kiss on it slowly. Gosh, I totally went with the flow, I hope he won't mind. And he didn't. He just pulled me closer, hugging me tighter.

''Alan?'' He said quietly.
''Yeah?'' I replied.
''Can we just stay like this for a while?'' He was caressing my arm, drawing shapes with his finger. I wanted to stay like this forever.

''Sure, If you want to…'' I said.
''I do, very much.'' He said and kissed my forehead.

''I do too.'' I said and closed my eyes. A smile was present on my face the whole time. This was too good to be true.

Notes

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