Visions in His Dreams

by fictitiouslo

Austin became blind at the age of 13. Parentless, he was sent to live at a residential home for the blind. He has suffered many hardships due to his disability, and ever since he lost his sight, his overall personality and view of life has changed darkly. Now, at 17, Austin meets Ally, a new and frequent visitor of the residence, and his life seems to take a brighter turn.

1. Chapter 1 : Worthless Useless A Burden

Hi everyone! This is my first story on fanfiction... ever. I hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Austin and Ally.

CHAPTER 1

Worthless. Useless. A burden. That's all I ever felt I was.

All I wished was to assist Marianne in clearing the table because I felt so guilty and uneased having her do all the work. After eating my lunch, I heard Marianne approach to clear the table, and I immediately stood to help her. Mindlessly reaching out in front of me, my hand knocked over the glass of orange juice that I had not finished, and I sensed the liquid spill over onto the table. I heard a gasp from Marianne, then a heavy sigh, and her hand rested on my arm.

"Austin. It's alright. I'll do it," she uttered, however, I sensed a hint of remorse in her voice.

"But... I... I..." I rebuked.

"Please, Austin."

"I'm sorry."

After she finished cleaning up, I listened to her solemn footsteps and her cursing under her breath, "Goddamnit... It's all over the carpet. Lizzy will kill me."

Upon hearing her, I once again repeated those words: I'm worthless, useless, a burden. That's all I ever will be.

After the accident four years ago, my life took an unexpected twist, headed for a never-ending pool of regret. Regret. Regret. Regret. I truly regret that day.

FLASHBACK

We were headed for Grandma's house the day before Thanksgiving. We needed to leave a day early due to the long distance drive. Mom, Dad, and I. Being thirteen, I was contentious, hormonal, and felt that teenage remorse towards my parents.

"Austin. I'm going to say this one more time. Get in the car," Mom seethed through her teeth.

"No! Why can't I go to Maya's party? Everyone else is going!" I retorted.

"That's ridiculous. Get in right now, young man."

"Why the hell should I? Thanksgiving is tomorrow! We have plenty of time to get to Grandma's."

"Austin. I will force you into that car if I have to," Dad joined Mom.

"You know what? Fine! I'll go in! Right now!"

I pushed my parents aside and climbed into the driver's seat, revved the engine, and sped away unlicensed, my parents screaming in fury behind the quickly distancing car. They started up our other car and drove after me, clearly unhappy and infuriated.

Suddenly. Bright lights. Other cars and trucks. Collisions.
And I wound up in the hospital with dead parents and no vision.
And my whole world came crashing down.

The memory was too vivid in my mind, yet whenever I opened my sightless eyes, everything became black and white blurs. Since becoming a resident here, I've only told myself those three things: worthless, useless, a burden. Obviously, Marianne disliked me and none of the other nurses or residents seemed to take a liking to me. For I was bitter, reserved, and snappy. I was often jealous of the other residents when visitors came, hearing them deeply engaged in conversation, or the clank of plates and utensils, signifying a meal with their visitor. I never once had a visitor ever since I first entered the home. Life was dull and merciless.

Sorry this first chapter is pretty short. A bit of an introduction, I guess. They will get longer, I hope!

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