Say You're okay, I'm Afraid that Tomorrow is Just Too Far Away (An Austin Carlile Love story)

It had been a year since the funeral and a year since I had spoken to Austin face-to-face. I was too busy taking care of a growing, puberty controlled, teenage boy. I worked two jobs, I worked at Hot-Topic until closing, and then I went to go work as a bartender.
To admit, It was stressful and I needed to see my best friend again... But I didn't want to hurt him. My depression had gotten worse when I needed to be at my happiest, I was raising a kid! I was 25 now, Charlie was 13, and we were on our way to Austin's house.

Charlie had his hand covering mine as I shifted the stick into drive, I rode down the street and brushed my hair out of my eyes. Charlie squeezed my hand lightly, I smiled softly and continued to drive. Damn I loved this kid.
I soon pulled into Austin's driveway and shifted gear into park, I got out of the car and took Charlie's hand and walked to the front door. It was around noon, but I had been up since five in the morning, I had called Austin around seven.

I walked up to the door and it immediately flew open and I was engulfed in a bone-crushing hug, I made a small, awkward, squeal, squawk, squeaking noise. "Austin! Austin! I need to breathe!" I told him, laughing.
"Oh, Sorry!" He giggled, blushing like a schoolgirl.
I giggled like an idiot. God Damnit! Stop!
"Come in! Please!" It almost sounded pleading, so I complied and walked in after him.
Charlie was still too busy fangirling over the fact that his sister was best friends with Austin Carlile.

I stood in the doorway and bit my lip, I had to tell him about my issue with my depression. I grabbed Austin's hand and took him to his bedroom and sat him down, "Iwasplanningtoshootmyselflastnight" I said quickly.
"What?" He asked
"Iwasplanning toshootmyself lastnight"
"Was planning to toot last night?"
"I WAS PLANNING TO SHOOT MYSELF LAST NIGHT" I whisper-yelled, not wanting Charlie to hear my confession.
"Claudia!" He exclaimed and sighed, reaching out to me and bringing me into his arms.
"I'm sorry..."

Notes

Filler chapter.
-Thorny