It's a hard thing being in love with your best friend. It's like being trapped behind a one way mirror. Everything you feel is behind that mirror. All you can see is that one person you've been in love with for who knows how long. They surround every sense and every thought. They become every dream and even every nightmare. They become everything. But they can't see a thing.

"Say it, Ally!" He nearly yells but manages to keep a steady voice. "I hate you." She starts and his stomach falls through his feet. But then he hears a small sob. "But you're right. Please come home." She whimpers and he feels like something is physically pulling his heart from his chest. "I will. Okay? I will. Just make it through the rest of tonight." One-shot.

"I love you." He whispers thinking that she had fallen asleep. "I love you too." She murmurs catching him off guard. "I'll stay." "Forever?" He asks. "Forever." She confirms and he blows her a silent kiss through the phone. / AU. All Austin wants is to love her but all his parents want is for him to love the business.

He would watch her as she watched everyone else. He knew she perceived the world differently. Closely, carefully, taking in every detail before forming a conclusion. He knew she never wanted anything in particular. But he was prepared to give her the world.