[Phoenix POV]

I don't really want to go back to the hospital. Nana can easily clean my wound. But Alan insisted that I should go back and redo the stitches. At first he hesitated when he found out from Nikki that the doctor likes her. Thank God Austin was there. He managed to convince Alan that I should go back and he will go with me. That's when he agreed.

I'm not into fancy clothes so I wore my usual comfy outfit. I looked to the mirror and I smiled. I really like Star Wars and I'm really comfortable wearing leggings.

"Hello girlfriend!" It was Austin leaning at the side of my door. Giving me a devastating smile, then removed his shades.

I raised my eyebrows. He's wearing a Slipknot cut-off shirt, a black skinny, and TOMS.

"You need something?" I coldly asked him.

"It looks like you're ready." He then looked at me from head to toe. "Damn! You like Star Wars too?" he smiled.

"Ugh! Don't even tell me--?" he cut me off.

"It's my favorite! Ask Alan." he grinned.

"I won't even bother." then I went outside and down the stairs. I heard him laugh.

"Hey! Wait!" he said but I didn't stop. I went straight outside to the garage.



[Austin's POV]

"Lie! Lie! Liar! Liar, you'll pay for your sins
Lie! Lie! Liar! Liar, you'll pay for your sins." I was singing along to Sleeping with Sirens' song that is playing on my stereo. They're one of the closest band to me. Kellin Quinn is one of my good friends along with Vic Fuentes of Pierce the Veil.

When I looked at Phoenix, I can see that she's pouting. She, from time to time, was shaking her head.

She suddenly spoke, "You know, Kellin's version is way much better." emphasizing the word 'way'.

"Ouch!" he pretended to be shot on his chest. "You've never listen to our songs?" I asked. I know she's working at Rise Records. I just wondered why I never saw her there.

"No." she bluntly answered.

"Ouch! I'm offended." I joked at her. "You are so mean!" then I pouted at her.

She rolled her eyes and didn't answer.

'No dice!' My eyes went back to the road.

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"Mark?" I was surprised. I was shocked when I found out that he is Phoenix' doctor. The one that Alan is being jealous at.

"Austin!" Mark smiled. I went up to him and tap his shoulders. "I can see that
you're a doctor."

Mark laughed. "You can tell. Wait, when did you come back? Are you staying here in Cali? I thought you live in Vegas?"

"I'm staying at my bestfriend's place. I'm here on vacation. The band is on break."

"Oh yeah, I heard." he nodded. "Wait, what are you doing here?" he asked. Then he looked at Phoenix. I noticed the bouquet of flowers that he's holding.

"I'm here for her." then I pointed Phoenix.

"You two know each other?" he looked to me in surprise.

I nodded. "Yup. Wait, I'll introduce you to her." Then I thought of something. I grabbed Phoenix' hands then wrapped my arms around her shoulders.

"Mark, meet my girlfriend, Phoenix."

I tried not to laugh when I saw Mark's reaction. His eyes went big.

"Y-your g-girlfriend?" I can see the dismay on his face.

I felt Phoenix pinched my arms. I looked at her and saw the look in her eyes, 'What are you saying?' I felt that's what she wanted to ask me.

I just smiled sweetly at her.

"Are you MY girlfriend's doctor?" emphasizing the word 'my'. "She said you told her to come back after 3 days to clean the wound and redo the stitches?"

"Y-yes, I-I told her that." clearly, he was still shocked. "This way please." and pointed his clinic.

"Just curious Mark. Whose that for?" I pointed to the flowers still not letting go of Phoenix while walking to his clinic.

"Ahm, f-from one of my p-patients."

"Really!" I smiled at his alibi. Then I saw him glanced over at Phoenix. Obviously, the poor guy likes her. But she's off limits. Until Alan's eyesight is back, no one can date her.



[Phoenix POV]

'He's crazy!'

Ever since we left the hospital, Austin never stopped laughing. He was still amused with what he did. To think the guy was his old friend from high school.

"Did you see his face when I introduced you as my girlfriend? His face went really pale!" he placed his free hand over to his forehead, still laughing. "He really likes you, isn't he?"

"Austin, I don't want to die so please stop laughing and just concentrate on driving." I calmly said to him. I can't really understand his amusement to what he did.

He stopped and went silent for a minute. But he burst out laughing again.

"Sorry!" he said and glanced to me. "I really can't help it."

I didn't answer and just looked outside the window.

Then he suddenly stopped at a diner.

"Why are we here?" I asked him.

"I'm hungry. Let's eat first." He went out the car and opened the door for me.

I had no choice but to get out of the car. We went inside and good thing it was not crowded. I have this thing with over-crowded places. I feel like I'm being suffocated.

"What do you like to eat?" he asked.

I looked over at the menu. When I couldn't find something, I closed it. "You choose. I'll eat whatever you want."

Austin stood up and went to the counter. He came back with a bunch of food on the tray.

"Do you think we can finish all of these?" my eyes went big. I can't believe he ordered these. They're good for five people!

Then there's his devastating smile again! "Of course! As long as you will help me." then he winked at me. I was about to say something when he put some food on my plate.

"T-thanks!"

"Anytime." then he grinned. I was about to say something when suddenly a group of girls went to our table and talked to Austin.

"A-ahm, excuse us. We didn't mean to be a bother but can we have a picture with you, Austin?" a girl with hazel eyes asked then looked at me.

I smiled at her and nodded. Then I looked over to Austin.

"Sure!" he put down his spoon and smiled at them. I can tell that he really love their fans. One thing I discovered about him is that he treats their fans as family. No doubt that they were very supportive when the band requested for a break after what happened to Alan.

"How's Alan?" the other girl with brown hair asked.

"He's doing well. Just continue to pray for him. Once he's ready, we'll go back to touring and we'll write new songs for you." Austin answered and smiled at them.

Austin talked to them for 5 more minutes. They were like old friends catching up.

"We'll go. Thanks Austin. Sorry for the intrusion." one of the girls said then they left.

I was smiling.

"What's wrong?" he asked. Probably saw that I'm smiling like an idiot.

I shooked my head and said, "Nothing. You're amazing with your fans. I'm sure they will be waiting once the band comes back."

He smiled. "They are my family. We wouldn't be where we are if not for them."

"That's for sure." I genuinely answered and we finished eating.

Notes

Two chapters in one day! Woah! Thanks for reading. :)