“I would love to but I can’t.” I stroked my hand down his cheek and felt the bristle of whiskers and tried not to cry. I was going to miss Austin. It was crazy since I’d only known him one night but I felt like I belonged with him.

“You finish up soon. Please let me come see you again.”

He was telling the truth. A week to this day and I wouldn’t be in college. I found myself nodding and on the receiving end of one of his smiles. He leant closer and kissed me gently on the lips. I licked his lips and groaned as he pulled my lip piercing into his mouth.

“One week.”

“One week.” I repeated.

***

When I got home no one said anything to me. I was hoping that my sister hadn’t said anything to anyone. I was lucky when Mum came into the kitchen with a wide smile on her face.

“Tell me about him.”

“Who?” I asked as I poured a bowl of cereal. I sat at the table and Mum sat with me. She was a short chubby lady and I loved her with all my heart. I knew if she knew about my problem it would break her heart.

“The guy you stayed with last night. Alex told me you left with a man.”

“You wouldn’t believe me if I told you.” I whispered stirring the now soggy coco-pops. I shoved the bowl away and looked at Mum.

“Was he from the band?”

“Yes.”

“Did you do anything?” That was my Mother’s way of asking if I fucked Austin. I shook my head at her. I would tell her if I did. She’d been with me my whole life and supported my through everything I’ve ever done and failed at.

“That’s good. I don’t want you rushing into things like Alex did.”

“I love you, Mum.”

“I love you too, Taylor. Now go get some sleep you look like you haven’t slept in weeks.”
So that was exactly what I did. My body was thrumming as I climbed into bed. My phone started vibrating on my nightstand and I frowned. Who would ring me at nine am?

“Hello?” I asked.

“I hope you’re alright.” Austin’s voice drifted over the line and I couldn’t hold in my smile. I rolled onto my back and looked at one of the many posters of him on my walls.

“I’m okay.”

“You’ve not hurt yourself?”

“It’s only been two hours since I saw you. It usually happens at night.”

“Do you mind if I call you tonight then? Or if you want you can call me.” He sounded so uncertain and it broke my heart for him. He was usually a confident man and I hated making him feel less confident.

“I was just going to sleep. I wouldn’t be opposed to you calling me.” I stared at the while ceiling in my bedroom. It was really boring.

“Good. I hope you sleep better than you did last night.”

“Huh?”

“I’ve got a size six foot bruise on my ribs. Not to mention a bruise on my thigh. You move a lot in your sleep.” Austin chuckled and I laughed along with him.

“I’m sorry. I’m not used to sharing a bed.”

“No worries. I’ll see you in a week and talk to you tonight. Okay?”

“Okay.”

It felt like something else was going to be said but I just said bye into the phone. Austin whispered his goodbye and we both disconnected the call. I fell asleep with my body wrapped around my phone.

****
The week passed relatively quickly and I was grateful but nervous about that. I still hadn’t figured out how I was going tell Austin that I couldn’t get to London since I didn’t have any money. We’d spoken every night of the week and thankfully he’d helped me stop cutting. For now.

I turned down the road to my house and stopped dead in my tracks. Their tour bus sat outside my house. I was dreading what I was going to find. I had to force myself to stop from running down the road. The gate opened noisily and I pushed opened the front door.

I wasn’t expecting to see my Mum and Dad laughing over something Austin had said. I also didn’t expect Austin to be sitting at my kitchen table. Alex and Evan stood in the corner of the room with glares on their faces.

“Taylor! You’re home.” Mum stood up and hugged me. I didn’t know what was happening and I smiled at her.

“How long have you been here?” I asked Austin.

“Since dinner. I didn’t realise you had college today. I’m sorry.” Austin smiled at me and I couldn’t help but smile back at him. My memories didn’t do this man justice. The only difference I found was that he looked a little more tired.

“Well, we’ve got the meeting of the parents out of the way.” Alan announced as he appeared from the hallway. I didn’t even want to know what he was doing.

“Taylor, sweetie. Why don’t you show Austin your bedroom?” Mum grinned at me and I blushed before glaring at her. Smooth, Mum. Really smooth.

“Follow me.” I mumbled and walked down the hallway and up the thirteen steps to my bedroom. Halfway up Austin’s hand caressed the back of my thigh.

“I missed you.”

“I missed you too.” I hopped up the last two steps and walked through my brother’s room to mine. I bit my lip and stepped to the side to allow him into the room.

“Sorry about the mess.”

“No worries.” He walked around the bedroom until he spotted the small collection I had of posters of his band.

“This one is my favourite.” I said as I pointed to a poster. “You look so happy in it.”

“Yeah.” Austin smiled and turned to face me. He wrapped his arms around my waist and leant down to kiss me. This time I met him halfway because I was so desperately craving his lips against mine. I moaned quietly as our lips finally made contact.

He didn’t waste time getting us to the bed and before I knew it we were horizontal and he was grinding against me. The especially hard ridge pushed against my most intimate part and I whimpered. I reached down and tried to pull his shirt off. I grasped the hem and tugged.

“Needy.”

“I want to try something.” I whispered my cheeks flushing a brilliant shade of red.

“Oh yeah?”

“I’ve never done this before.”

“I know. You’re going to be so tight.” Austin whispered against my lips and I sighed. He wasn’t very romantic in bed and I wanted romance.

“I’m not doing this right, am I?” Austin chuckled and lifted me to sit on his lap. The same position we were the first night we were together.

“Sorry. I hate dirty talk.” I hid my face in his shoulder and nuzzled his neck. He smelt so good and mix I couldn’t name but he smelt divine.

“Well, when we first make love then I’m going to treat you like a princess. I’m going to treat you like a princess in and out of bed.” He said before kissing me gently on the lips. “Now what did you want to try?”

Notes

Title Cred : Of Mice & Men

Hehe, it's getting dirty now :P Next chapter is proper sex stuff so if you don't wanna read it then don't obviously.