Dear Austin...
Summary
Raelin Croft had a good life. Of Mice and Men was her favorite band and often looked up to their songs. She found power behind the messages that Austin sang about. She never expected Second and Sebring to be her life story. When her mother and grandma was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, she finally made a desicion to tell her heroes about how much of an impact that they made on her. Rae never expected an answer back, or the sympathy he conveyed in his messages.
She never expect the doorbell to ring either.
Characters
Alan Ashby
Alan is best friends to Austin. He helps Rae with the pain that she's going through. He acts like a brother to Rae when he meets her. Alan also falls in love with Lily-Pearl, as he thinks she's shy and adorable. Alan treats her as his own little sister.
Austin Carlile
Austin is the lead singer of OM&M. He responds to Raelyn's letter, as he feels the pain she is going through. When he meets her, he and Alan often act as the big brother for Rae.
Elizabeth Croft
Elizabeth 'Beth' Croft is the mother to Rae and Lily-Pearl. She is kind and receptive of Austin and Alan when they visit Rae. Austin finds her like his own mother. Beth treats Austin and Alan like her own kids.
James Rener
James is a boy who used to be very close to Raelyn. After they got to close, James ignored her and acted like she meant nothing to him. He has physically and verbally abused Rae.
Lily-Pearl
Lily-Pearl is the younger sister to Raelyn. She doesn't necessarily like the music that Rae listens to, as she finds it scary and disturbing. When she meets Austin, she finds the tattooed figure frightening but warms up to him. But when Lily-Pearl meets Alan, she instantly finds him funny, friendly, and much less intimidating than Austin.
Raelyn Croft
Raelyn 'Rae' Croft is the main character of the story. Her mother was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer, although she has gone through surgery to take it out. Her grandmother has also been diagnosed with Breast Cancer.
Ryan Croft
Ryan is the married to Elisabeth, and father to Rae and Lily-Pearl. He is often out drunk at night and returns incoherent to his children. He has hit Rae before when she tried to stop his drunk rage, but she has told no one about it. (Yes, I realize this picture is Ryan Reynolds, but he has the look I needed.)
Sara Falk
Sara is Rae's best friend. They share the same music tastes, and Sara has helped Rae through many struggles. Sara is the only person that knows that Rae's father abused her.
Chapters
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How to Start
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Baby Scars
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Painted Black and Blue
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The Letter
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Someone to Understand
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You're Not Alone
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Unexpected Answers
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Alan's Admirer
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Big Brothers
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Roses
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Lily-Pearl's Letter
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Alan's Little Sister
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Lists
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Doorbell Dings Among Other Things
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The Broken Horse
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A Place To Stay
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Snake Eyes and Pizza Pies
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Pancake Day
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Touch the Sky
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My Guardian Angel
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Unconscious Habits
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You're To Young to Live This Way
*Title credited to lyrics by OM&M
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When You Can't Sleep At Night
*Lyrics credited to OM&M
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I Scream For Everything That I've Loved
*Title credited to lyrics by OM&M
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Promise Me I'll Be Okay
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Let Go and Let Live Again
*Title credited to lyrics by OM&M
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Nothing To Worry About
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There's Space Enough To Grow
*Title credited to lyrics by OM&M
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You're Perfect...Don't Argue
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One's Got One Dot
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We Sail On Borrowed Time
*Title credited to lyrics by OM&M
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My Flightless Angel
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To Many Tears to Count
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You're Perfect in My Eyes
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A Gallon of Pain Relief
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Sayin' Goodbye
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Shadow Figures
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Short on Time
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Leaving for Good
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Rememberances
LAST CHAPTER!!!!! (There will be a sequel!!!!!!)
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HERE'S THE SEQUEL!!
Link to Sequel here!
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FINAL STORY IN THE SERIES!!
PLEASE READ!!
This story has completely captured my full attention over the last few hours. I don't think I'll be able to sleep until I finish it. This is wonderful. I adore your writing and characters. Rae and Austin's relationship and the bond between Alan and lp are the most adorable freaking things ever. I've been laughing, wanting to cry, and majorly fangirling. This is beautiful and I love it so much. And the appearance of all of the various band members made me incredibly happy!
Okay back to reading.
10/2/15