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So mentlegen, I present chapter 3…

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Austin

It was a Monday morning when I decided to put my plan into action. Okay well, I didn't actually have a plan to put into action, I figured I'd just wing it like I always do; that's just as good as a plan right?

Well anyway, it was early on a Monday morning and I really wasn't a morning person. I've never attended school this early. Never. I'd only woken up this early because I knew Ally always attends first period and I needed to be there at the same time she was.

I haven't attended any of my first periods in almost a year, so imagine the incredulous looks on people's faces as I step through the doors at 8:45 sharp.

Yeah that's right bitches.

I walked through the halls slowly, hands tucked tightly into my jeans.

Why the hell is it so cold in the mornings? Did the fucking sun disappear?

I tiredly ruffled my hair under my hoodie and tried drowning out the murmurs of students as they walked by. Deciding that I couldn't manage that, I tugged my headphones from my backpack and plugged them in. The music blared loudly as I turned the volume on as loud as it could go.

I smiled at a few girls as habit when they walked by, but the only thing on my mind was Ally. I was drawn to her, inexplicably so. I mean, I didn't even like her; she was strange and too mysterious for my liking, although I still felt the need to talk to her. My mind wandered about what she was doing when I didn't want it to, I felt like a love-sick puppy half the time. Hell, I didn't even know this girl.

But why do I still feel so undeniably drawn to her?

I leaned against the wall next to my first period's class; English. I actually quite enjoyed the subject, although my dad was an author and somehow memories I avoided seemed to resurface.

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"Dad!" I cried as I launched myself into my father's arms. He smiled and ruffled my hair affectionately.

"Happy Birthday Kiddo! Somebody's just turned 6!" He yelled as he pulled me onto his lap and wished me a hundred times over.

"I'm big and strong now aren't I daddy?" I nudged my dad lightly.

He grinned broadly and picked me up. With a mischievous smile planted onto his face, he quickly spun me around and around in his arms. I screamed delightfully and held on tightly, I was incredibly dizzy but hell if I cared, this was so much fun!

My dad laughed along with me and we both collapsed onto the couch as he stopped. The room spun around quickly but I quickly regained by balance and pushed myself back onto my father's lap. I hugged him tightly and pulled his arms towards the lounge.

"Come on dad! It's time for presents!" I tried to pull him up but he stayed seated on the couch.

"Dad? What's wrong?" He smiled weakly and tried to speak but only managed to wheeze out a small sound before erupting into a coughing fit.

"Dad! Dad what's wrong! What's happening?"

He didn't hear me; he instead gripped his chest tightly and managed to push me away from the horrifying scene. I shoved back but he was determined to keep me away from him. Because that's what he always did, he kept me away from harm's way and tried to keep me from the reality of the world.

My mother heard my screams from the kitchen and came running. I heard a plate crash as she dropped the one she held in her hand onto the floor. I found it satisfying to watch the expensive china shatter into an irreversible mess.

"Mike!" My mother cried and she held his face in her hands. Tears flowed down her cheeks as grabbed the telephone and called an ambulance. She ran back to his side and gripped his hand tightly in hers; rubbing his back soothingly.

"It will be okay, just breath, in and out." She calmly told him, although even I knew she was panicking on the inside.

"Austin honey, go be a good boy and go to your room. Just for a little while, okay?" She smiled brokenly at me. I nodded and ran up to my room, slamming the door in the process. I curled up into a ball and cried; that was horrifying to watch.

That night he was diagnosed with lung cancer.

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I shook my head roughly, as if that would rid me of the bitter memories. The fragments of the memory still whispering in my mind. Running a hand through my hair I took a deep breath.

In and out Austin. In and out.

I had a mission.

Insert Mission Impossible music here.

The sound of the bell ringing in my ears drove me into my first period English class. I added a little bounce into my step and pushed through the door, padding into the class loudly.

Although upon opening, I noticed the only person there was just the girl I wanted to see.

Ally.

Her sudden appearance made my heart jolt against my ribcage and I somehow managed stumble and face-palm flat into the classrooms tiled floor.

Way to make an entrance Austin.

I pushed myself up from the floor and quickly dusted my hoodie off, trying to shoot her a smile as I did. She simply glared at me, hatred burning in her eyes, before continuing with what she was doing.

Great plan.

Ally's POV

I didn't flinch when the door slammed open. Didn't jump in surprise when a boy came tumbling inside the room. But, my heart did do this irritating thing where it beat faster when I laid my eyes on his face.

That blonde boy from a few days ago. That infuriating brat that I couldn't forget. Somehow his appearance made my mission a thousand times harder. My heart would jump at the thought of him and my mind would blank.

For Gaia's sake I don't even know his name! Let alone having to deal with my sudden emotions at such a fragile time. I didn't belong in his world, finding attachments here would give me a reason to be weak.

I was not weak.

Glaring at him and deciding to continue to my precise decoding of the large book in my hands. It was bound in heavy leather and strings keeping it in one peace. It was centuries old and the design was ancient, although I needed it to find out who the demons were. What they were to be precise. Hiding – no, strategically relocating myself- in the First World would mean they couldn't track me. The gaps in the veil are hard to find, they couldn't find me here no matter how hard they tried.

Looking down at the old book, I continued my search to find some information on the demons I encountered in my world. Although, that boy decided to grab a chair and plop down next to me.

How infuriating.

Guys. Ruby Rose is my new crush. I just, I can't believe how amazing she is.

Anyway, I just finished this chapter and what did ya think? Weren't expecting that POV were you ;) A little insight into Austin's past and some background on Ally. That's all I can reveal for now :P

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