A.N.: What's up guys? I've been reading the reviews I got and I've seen that some people have guessed what really is wrong with little Austin. So here you guys go. Enjoy!
Chapter 3: shattered
"Kids, Finally you guys arrived!" My dad says as we enter the dining room.
Austin sits beside his mom and didn't say a word.
"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Moon." I greeted them as I sat down facing Austin and sitting beside my mom.
"Ally dear, you don't have to call us that. You're like family to us." Mrs. Moon said.
I just nodded my head in response and glanced at Austin. He's still avoids my looks of concern and looks down on his hands.
It pains me to see him like this.
I look at the table and see tons of food. Is it someone's birthday today?
"Food looks delicious honey." My dad complimented her.
"Lester's right Penny. You really are such a great cook." Mrs. Moon said as she gave my mom a smile.
"Why, thank you. I appreciate it. Anyway, let's dig in!"
So, as we were eating our delicious dinner made by the one and only awesome cook, my mom, I remained silent as our parents talked about business and what not. I also made this an opportunity to try to start a conversation with Austin. It really isn't normal for us to stop talking to each other. We would never run out of things to say when we talk to each other.
"Austin, are you feeling ok?" I asked, seeing he barely touched the food right in front of him. I dont get it he always loved my mom's cooking, did he find some bug in his food that made him lose his appetite?
"Yeah, I'm fine." He replied still not looking me in the eyes.
"Is your food fine? Do you want me to get you something else to eat?"
"No, the food's fine."
"Okay." Truth was I wanted to yell with frustration and ask "then what is the matter with you?" but decided not to cause that would have both our parents looking at me like I was insane.
Thirty minutes passed and we've finished our food. And guess who still can't look me in the eye? Yup, you guessed it! Austin Moon.
"Anyway, thank you, Lester and Penny for inviting us to dinner." Mr. Moon said.
"Oh, you're very welcome Mike, treat this as a farewell and Goodluck gift from the Dawsons." My mom replied.
Wait. Hold up... FAREWELL?!
"What?! what do you mean farewell?!" I practically yelled at the people in the table.
"I'm so sorry Honey, I thought Austin already told you." My mom puts her hand on my shoulder and tries to comfort me.
Everyone on the table remains silent, afraid that if they said another word that I would collapse right on front of them. My eyes land on Austin waiting for him to start explaining.
He finally looks up to me and I see that his eyes are beginning to tear up and he's trying to say something as he opens his mouth but no words come out.
Please don't let it be what I'm thinking. Please, don't let it be what I'm thinking!
Mr. Moon decided to speak up and cautiously say the words that shattered my heart in a million pieces.
"Ally dear, we're moving to California."
And with that I stormed off to my room, locked my doors, and cried a river.
Author's note: Hey, hey, hey. Chapter 3 done! I would also love to get reviews and favorites. Pretty please? Promise i'd update soon! :D