Would You Still Be There

I sat at my desk writhing in anticipation. Austin had been called to the office about 15 minutes ago and hadn't came back since.

I couldnt help but worry about him, if it was nothing he would have been back already. I hoped he wasn't in trouble. I always thought there was something off about him, I just couldn't place a finger on what. Maybe that's what the principal had called him about?

I shook the thoughts out mof my head, trying to focus on class. I watched the board intently, trying to make since of what the teacher had said, but the longer I tried, the harder it was.

Finally I gave up, excusing myself to the bathroom in hopes of maybe seeing Austin in the hallways. To my disappointment, he was nowhere to be seen.

I decided I'd had enough of school for today, there was no way I could endure hours more of this. Once I'd exited the bathroom, I decided to just walk home. On my way out the door I texted Austin, telling him to meet me at my house when he was done talking to the principal.

I made the grueling treck back to my house, sighing as I burst through the door. I quickly changed into my pajamas, plopping down on the couch. I turned on the TV, using it as something to pass the time while I waited for Austin.

Minutes of waiting for him slowly turned into hours, and I was starting to get worried. I texted Austin again, still recieving no answer.

Finally after another hour of waiting, I heard a soft knock on my front door. Running to get it, I flung open the door, shocked by the sight in front of me.

Austin was standing outide my house, slumped over with teers spilling down his cheeks.

I immediately grabbed him into a tight hug, pulling him into the house. I sat him down on the couch next to me, looking at him for an answer.

"Austin, what happened?" I asked softly.

There was silence for a second until I heard his crooked voice.

"Th-They found out." He whispered, voice cracking.

I pulled him into a tight hug again, wondering what he was talking about.

"Found out what?" I asked.

He turned his head.

Notes

Sorry I took a bit long to update this, and for how short this is, I've just been really busy with finals and such :(