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Don't let me fall chapter 19
Austin's p.o.v
" Als, how are you feeling? " I questioned as I waited for her to get out of her bathroom, since she called me to tell me how she was feeling sick. I, being the good boyfriend that I am, got worried and got here as fast as possible.
" Not good " She mumbled from the other side of the door. I frowned, feeling empty and disappointed that she's not herself right now. I hope it's nothing serious though, maybe it's just a cold or fever. I don't want her feeling weak and barely alive because of some stupid virus or something. I slowly open the door and got in, seeing her kneeling down next to a toilet while holding on to her stomach. I immediately dropped down next to her, wrapping my arms around her as carefully as I could.
She gagged and coughed hard. I patted her back, softly and carefully. She shook her head, trying to clear it probably and it hurt. It hurt to see her in pain, to see her struggle. I can't help it, I hate it when she's in pain. She's my Ally after all and she needs to be fine, I need her to be fine. I hate to see her going through anything that hurts her.
" You'll get better I promise " I whispered to her as I helped her stand up on her feet and let her lean on me for support. She did, but that wasn't enough, she was very weak and before I knew it she let go of me and almost ended up hitting the ground but luckily I was here and caught her before she did. " Oh, let me help you " I told her as I lifted her off the ground into my arms.
She wasn't even fully awake. Well it was 3 a.m. After all. I know it was early and let me tell you, when Ally called me my first idea was litearly 'Shit! What did I do now?' but as soon as I picked up and I heard her coughing I was awake and worried. I told her that I'll be right over and well, here I was. It was 3 in the morning and I didn't care.
I gently placed her down on her bed, leaving her to groan slightly in pain. I lied down next to her and I know she tried to open her eyes but couldn't. She must have been exhausted. I can't blame her though, I was fighting the urge to sleep myself. I took a warm blanket and covered her with it, then I brought up the covers and covered us both with it. My arms made their way around her waist as I brought her closer to my own body.
I could feel it, the heat of her body. Yet, a few moments later she whispered how she was cold, I wasn't just going to ignore that so I quickly pulled away from her and got out of her bed. I made my way to her side. I knew she wanted to know what I was doing but was too tired to open her mouth to speak. I looked at her, her eyes closed seeking for rest but I knew she felt sick and couldn't bring herself to fall asleep. Her face was turning red, as if she was warm but she was still whispering "Cold... Cold... Cold " every once in a while under her breath. I placed a kiss on her forth head and she opened her eyes, looking directly into mine.
" Where are you going? " She whispered, having her voice break even at that. I sighed, god I feel so responsible for this girl. During our first week I had found out she had been teased during the classes when we're apart, people tripped her in the hallway while I was not around, called her names and she told me she even got a slap from no other than Kira fucking Star. Then again, Ally was drunk while she was saying this so I'm not really sure how much of it is true and how much is false but it would explain her weird behaviour during this week when I'd only just walk up to her.
The girl, Melody, she and Ally were almost instantly friends after gym class. Turns out neither of them liked that class which meant I'd have to force them both come to it.
It was weird though, as soon as Melody walked over to us, I felt this... Family bond, if that's what you call it. I felt like I had to look after her as if she was my younger sister. She was younger than me, she started school one year earlier than she was suppose to. She told Ally and I her life story.
Apparently her mother gave her up because she had her while she was married to another man who wasn't the father and he made her mum give her away. It's tragic really, her mum actually already had a child though, an older son. Well not much older, only a year older than her, possibly even less. But she never met him, because as soon as her mum gave her up and she was with her real dad, he took her away.
To Europe she said. Many countries all over Europe, Italy, Spain, England, Croatia, France, Germany, Scotland, you name it. She hated it though.
Her dad finally decided it was time to get back to her birth place, or better yet, her dad finally gave in to her constant begging and wining. So here she was, back in Miami, just to finish senior year and then her dad was forcing her to go back to Europe for a year until she was 18 and could make her own choices. She wishes she was a year older though, then she'd be free sooner.
" I'm just gonna go make you some tea, and get you a pill to bring your temperature down, okay? -I'll be right back, don't you worry about it " I said as I kissed her forth head one more time before going downstairs to put the water to boil.
I watched as the water's surface stood still as I lit the fire on the stove and waited for it to warm up. I took out a mug and a bag of vanilla tea, Ally's favourite. I put some honey in the mug while I was on it, licking the spoon after half of the honey had already fallen down into the mug. Immediately I pulled it out of my mouth and trew it into the sink while gagging. I was amused how Ally liked honey so much while I couldn't stand it one bit.
I suddenly remembered the pill for Ally and looked through a few cabins until I found a box with drugs. I took out one which I knew my mum always gave me when I was sick but checked just in case I don't give Ally something wrong. But it was okay, apparently it had almost immediate effect, though I doubt it does.
I heard the water boiling and quickly took one pill out, put the rest back as fast as I could before rushing off to take the water of the fire. I did. I poured the water into the mug, I put the tea bag in there too and quickly mixed it all up.
And so I brought it up to her and helped her drink it. Thankfully she fell asleep soon after and I was glad that she'd at least get some sleep.
This weekend passed by so fast, it just flashed in front of my eyes while i was taking care of Ally. I was sleeping over again, even though it was a school night but i just had to make sure she's alright. I was worried she'll get sick again, you know how that goes you're sick than the next day you feel better and than BAM! You're suddenly sick again. You get what I'm saying right?!
I did try to talk Ally out of going to school today and tried to preside her into staying home and resting while I took care of her. She refused, as much as she hates Mondays she still doesn't want to miss out on school again, she says that she'd have too much catching up to do or something along those lines.
" Austin? " I heard her speak out softly, breaking the silence in the room and I sat up on her bed. I glanced over at the clock before giving all my attention to her, we had two hours untill we had to get up and I was wondering why she was awake when she should be in deep sleep.
" What is it Als? Why aren't you asleep " I questioned and she rolled over so that now she was actually looking at me.
" I can't sleep " She whispered. There must be something on her mind, or she's in pain, I chose to believe the first one. I don't want her to be in any more pain, she's been through enough the past two days.
" Why? "
" I'm worried "
" Why don't you tell me about it and get it off your chest? " I questioned and kept looking into those eyes of hers. I saw something in them, fear? Was she afraid of something or someone. If so, who? Though I might have a few ideas of who it is by now but still.
" Alright " She looked into the blanket away from my gaze and spoke " So Something's been going on at school, with me and.. A few people " I gave her a nod in understatement and took her hands into mine warming them up " Austin, I don't know how to say this but... They've been bullying me during the past week physically and emotionally. I'm really scared, I don't want it to continue anymore "
She doesn't know that I know about that, which is not surprising since she was drunk when she told me on that party that was at Gina's (or whatever her name is) house on Thursday. Immediately, Friday I had my classes switched so Ally and I are together in every class which means nobody can hurt her again. I won't allow it!
" I've already taken care of that, don't worry about it Als " I told her and she looked at me. I could see her eyes starting to close as she spoke and she mumbled " Really? " while she leaned closer, so that she was resting her head on my shirtless chest now. I wrapped my arms around her pulling her even closer. " Really. "
It's funny how she's so small that she fits in my arms almost perfectly. I love how tiny she is, it makes me feel like her protector and I would never want that to change. I love her so much and I'm so glad that I can look after her.
I looked down at her and kissed the top of her head. " Sleep tight honey " I spoke up before closing my eyes myself and trying to relax so that I can fall into the sleeping state. I know Ally was almost there, she was relaxed, her breathing was normal and she stopped moving around. She was comfterble in my arms and I'm glad she was, that's always going to be a good thing.
I love having my girl in my arms. It's the best thing there is. Nothing's worth letting go of her, she's my other half. It's like I'm blind and she's leading me through life... and apparently school as well. She knows I'm failing math and social studies, she found out cause the teachers said it in front of the whole class by " Accident ". Accident my ass, those all knowing idiots did it on purpose. I just know it. Our English teacher was actually going to say it, because she was reading out how we were doing so far but I walked up to her when it was my turn.
She's actually a nice lady, Ms. Jenny Elnor, it must be because she's new and actually has a subconscious unlike all the other teachers. I asked her if she could not say it out loud because I don't want me girlfriend to find out and she was very understanding. She just smiled at me and told me it was alright and how I don't have to worry about failing English. She went on and on about how I don't seem that bad and I've been through a lot so she wants me to focus on other subjects instead. I was actually relived and happy. So happy that I even did my English homework. Shocking, right?!
" Can you walk? "
" Yes, Austin "
" Are you sure you aren't felling sick? "
" Yes, Austin "
" Do you think you'll make it through the day without vomiting, cause Ally I- "
" -Yes, Austin! " Ally almost yelled cutting me off in the middle of my sentence, really annoyed.
" Sorry, sorry, I just want to make sure. I don't want anything to go wrong. First you're sick, then you're better, then you go to school the next thing you know you faint, go to the hospital and suddenly there is no more Ally. What would I do if you died Ally, huh? What would I do then? " I gasped at my own speech " Oh no, we need to turn this car around, Ally if we go to school you're going to die "
I was breathing heavily. My Ally. Dead? No, no, no, no, no... No way. I will not allow it. Over my dead body. If those fucking doctors don't save her I swear I will sue their asses us until Ally gets the justice she deserves!...
" Austin, calm down. I'm right here nothing's going to happen to m-m-m- achu" she sneezed covering her mouth and nose as she did and I looked over at her with my eyes open wide " Ally, you already have one foot in your grave. That's it, I'm turning this car around " I said and started to do as I said but she placed her hand on my knee and I looked over at her. I knew what she was trying to say.
She was right there, both her spirit and her body. She was fine, she wasn't feeling sick or anything she was just sore because of the rough weekend she had had. I guess I did go a bit overboard, I mean it's not like she was going to die in a long, long, long... Looooonnnnggg time.
" Sorry " I said and I felt my cheeks heating up " I don't know what got over me "
" It's fine " She said. She yawned and leaned her head on the window as I drove into the school parking lot. I found my parking space, but somebody had already parked there. We'll that's bullshit. Is somebody trying to piss me off on purpose or something. Do they really want to get on my bad side? Oh and trust me, they will. This was my space, it was the best one and reserved for me. Everybody knew that. Unless it's on of the kids who came at the beginning of the second semester.
I heard a knock on the car window and looked at it, only to see a brunette standing there with an amused smirk on her face. I sent her a deep glare, guessing that it was her car parked in my perfect spot. I guess I should talk to her, or at least it seems like that's what she wants me to do. So I rolled down my window still glaring at her of course.
" What?! " I asked, making it sound as grumpy and full of annoyance as it can be.
" Oh, you must be Austin. The bad boy of the school then. I was wondering who kept stealing my spot last week " The girl replayed, well stated, while licking her lips as she watched me. Her eyes kept going to my lips, is she thinking that we'll kiss or make out or something.. Pih, in her dreams maybe, actually not even there.
" Your spot? I'm sorry how long have you been here? " I asked and she was about to respond when I cut her off " Probably not long enough since I have never seen you. So just to let you know this is my spot, not yours. Mine. Ask anybody. I suggest that tomorrow when I show up your car isn't in my spot otherwise you'll find it at the bottom of the Atlantic ocean. Got it? -Good! " I said and rolled up the window.
I found some other random parking space and just parked there for today. Ally kept quiet. I hope she's not mad that I went off like that, it's just that I really got mad and had to take it out in some way. It's better that I did it by yelling at that girl than by violence.
She got out of the car and quickly went over to my side. She looked at me and I knew I had it coming " Why did you blow off like that. Maybe she was a nice girl ". I let out a sigh and shook my head " Ally, Don't worry about it. You just focus on yourself and school "
" You sound like my dad " She said.
" And I bet your dad cares about you just as much as I do... Okay almost as much as I do " I said. It's true, I bet nobody cares about her as much as me. It's not really possible, to be honest.
I got a giggle out of her. That was good, it meant she wasn't mad at me. I was glad she wasn't mad because I know she understands that I get ticked off by the smallest things. She even told me how she thinks how I might be biopolar. I doubt it though. There is no way I am. I'm calm as a river. I get upset sometimes, but only when something happens like right now that girl stole my fucking spot! It's my spot, who does she think she is?
" Austin, clam down " I heard Ally whisper and looked at her.
I smiled, letting her know I was fine and then I put my arm around her shoulders as I started walking towards the school. Again, people stared. They really have no life do they. Well whatever, at least Ally and I are taking over the school.
Finally, the last class of the day- English.
It didn't take long for Ally and I to get to class, due to Ally's goodie two shoes instincts kicking in.
We were sitting in the front for the first time in a while. I actually insisted. I did get a suspicious look from Ally but just shrugged it off I guess. She knows I want to try and believes in me, that's the most amazing thing anybody has ever done for me.
I told her how when she got drunk at the party she told me everything and I asked the secretary to match out schedules. Needless to say nobody touched her all day long.
" Alright class, lets begin. " Mrs. Elnor spoke up " So did you all write that paper on what you think about society? "
The class groaned and I laughed. I actually wrote tree pages while I was taking care of Ally. She was asleep and I was watching her so I excedantly wrote a paragraph about her as well. I just couldn't help myself.
I looked over at her and her eyes were open wide " Als, what's wrong? "
" I didn't write that paper. Oh, no. " she looked at me and I could see that she was panicking " Austin, what am I gonna do? I'm gonna get an F. "
" Ally, you were sick. Don't worry about it honey mrs. Elnor will understand " I told her as I placed my hand on her knee, making curules on it in attempt to calm her down.
" I know I was sick, but it's not fair to the other students that I don't have it " She said and placed her hand on her knee, on top of mine.
I let out a sigh and took out the three pages from my notebook and I found the last one. I looked at her and saw how she was curiously looking from me to the paper. I didn't sign the paper so I took the three pages that were clipped together and written as an essay and I handed them to her " You give it to mrs. Elnor and say it's yours. You need it more than I do "
" Austin, I can't do that. This is your work " She said while reading it and gasped " Oh my goodness, this is amazing. Austin, how did you write this- and why do you mention me in here? "
She shoot me a suspicious look and I blushed.
" I was just a bit.. Lovestuck while writing so you ended up being in there " I quickly spit out, emberassed slightly.
I hope that blush is gone by now because mrs. Elnor just walked over to our desk.
" Hey you two. It's surprising to see you in the front Austin " Her voice was so calm that I couldn't believe it was a teacher's voice " So did you write your papers? "
I glanced over at Ally, who was frozen and had a panicked look in her eyes " Actually mrs. Elnor, I don't. But Ally does- "
Ally's head shoot up as she heard me say that and she immediately cut me off in the middle of my sentence.
" Austin, no! " She whispered, but loud enough for mrs. Elnor to hear.
" What is it Ally? " Our dear teacher asked.
Ally shook her head and looked at me and I knew that she was on the edge of tears. Something going wrong with schoolwork and Ally just don't go together.
So I let out a sight and looked at our teacher " Look mrs. Elnor, Ally was really sick this weekend. In fact she was so sick that I'm surprised she's even awake right now and I'm sorry but is there any chance you can grade that paper as if Ally wrote it. Cause I think you know that Ally always turns in her homework on time and she would have written it but she was really, really sick. So can you please grade it for her? "
Mrs. Elnor looked at me, a smile crossed her face " How about I just grade it as if both wrote it together? "
" B-but that isn't fair. Austin did all the work " Ally spit out, shyly and quietly.
" Yes, but how many times have you helped him during tests? I kinda noticed you helping him out, but I didn't want to say anything "
Ally gasped " but you're a teacher "
" So? " Mrs. Elnor shook her head " Anyways, I just wanted to tell you Ally " She glanced over at me " I think you might want to know about Austin's grades... "
Tbc
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