Chapter 3

Austin's pov

Its been 6 weeks since that day happened but we hang out a lot recently. We eat lunch together, we share thoughts with each other, you know its like we're best of friends. His group treat me well too. Who would've thought, right? Right now, me and Ace are eating lunch at the rooftop. Also my parents were speechless when I said that me, Ace and his group are friends now. Suddenly the both of them smiled at each other ear to ear as they went back to eat. I don't know what that smile meant but I guess they're happy that I've finally socialize with other people.

"Hey what are you smiling? You're creeping me out," Ace furrowed his brows and chuckles

"Oh nothing," I said "I just remembered something,"

"By the way, I won't be coming to your house later for tutor." he said while devouring his sandwich"I've got something to do but I promise this will only be a day, okay?"

"Sure, its okay."I nodded

As we were done eating, we go back to our classrooms separately since we don't have the same class. I wonder what Ace will be doing? Actually, I never heard him talking 'bout his girlfriends or even his family. I don't really know anything besides his birthday. Well, maybe I'll ask him if I have the chance.

After school, Kai and Jake invited me to go to the arcade. I didn't go since I don't want to a bother. Jim and the others invited me also to go to the karaoke but I didn't go either since I’m not a good singer though it's not a requirement, I know. But I'm so attached to Ace that I don't think I will have fun without him.

On the way home, its pretty lonely since I'm used to Ace and I always hanging out after class. When I reach my house, its pretty quiet since my parents always comes home late and Ace would always keeps me company. I would cook for the both of us or maybe go the mall just to eat dinner. Sometimes I insist that I will be treating him but he won't let me. He buys me clothes which I never asked for, or pair of headphones, even shoes! He bought 3 pair of shoes just for me! It makes my heart go crazy whenever he pats my head, saying cute things about me, everything that he does to me makes my heart flutter. It’s only been a day but I can’t help missing him. There wouldn't be a day that I won't laugh when I'm with him or even feel happy but what I'm feeling now is loneliness. Maybe tomorrow he will accompany me, he said that it will only be a day anyway.

Its been a week that we don't hang out after school. He doesn't even eat lunch with me anymore since he goes out. He would promise tomorrow like this like that but nothing. It makes me feel much more lonely. I actually insisted for me to come with him one time.

"Ace, maybe I could go with you. I can help you as well with whatever you're doing," I said "But I won't be helping if it's something dangerous,"

"Nahh," he disagreed "It's fine and I'm not doing something dangerous, so don't worry. You're like a doting father, Austin." he sighed and chuckled.

"Thinking about it, maybe he doesn't really like me being curious." I said to myself and sighed. I decided to walk on the way home by myself. Along the way, I came across with a cafe. Might as well treat myself, huh? Upon entering the cafe, my eyes directly landed on the couple on the side. Ace? What in the world is he doing here?

"Busy, huh?" I mumbled and walk out of the cafe. I shook my head and walk straight ahead, pretending not to see anything. When I reach my house, I slowly close the door and go directly upstairs. Upon reaching the door of my room, I can't hold back the tears and bite my lower lip, trying to stop. But unfortunately, I can't. I entered my room, I leaned against the door as I let go of my bag and rub my eyes. I rub my chest as I felt pain and slowly started to hyperventilate. My body is shaking as I find my inhaler on my pocket. As soon as I found it, I quickly put it on my mouth and breathe it in. When I was starting to calm down, I lie down my bed and look up the ceiling as I yawn and drifted off to sleep.

The next day I arrived in school, I quickly looked for Ace. I go to his classroom and he's not there. His classmate said that he's at the rooftop so I ran as quickly as I can. When I reach the top, he is sitting beside the door.

"There you are," I panted, I took my inhaler inside my pocket and use it to calm down.

"Yo," He waves " Come and sit here," he motions me to sit beside him.

So I quickly did. "I want to talk to you about these past few days,"

"What about it?"

"Are you dating someone?"

"Uh yeah. That’s also the reason why I've been busy,"

"Oh, so you've been busy dating? But why didn't you tell me? Does Kai and the others know?" I asked hoping that they don’t. "If you told me, I would've understand and not tell Kai about it."

"Of course, they know about it. Except Kai but why should I tell you?!" he glared

"I was just asking. Why are you angry?!" I shouted

"I'm not angry! I'm just saying that its none of your business!"

"But why?! Aren't we friends?!"

"Who said that we're friends?!" he shouted back. My eyes widen as I fell into silence and try to hide the fact that I’m shaking. "I never told you that we're friends, right?"

"Oh," I said. He's right, he never once called me his friend. As soon as I realized, I stood up while looking dejected "So it was just me who thought we were," I bit my lower lip, trying to stop my tears from running down.

"You thought we were friends??" He asks in a confused tone. I looked at him hoping that he’ll see how hurt I am. But then he has this look of confusion and awkwardness on his face. I never should’ve assumed anything."I mean, I do hang out with you but I never thought of you as a friend." he chuckled

"Then what did you think of me?" I asked, hoping he would say 'a guy whom I want to know' but then...

"Just a guy whom I pity,"

"Wow. I never thought that I look so pitiful for you to hang out with me" I awkwardly laughed. I slowly stand up and started walking to the door "I'm sorry, I think I'm not feeling well. I think I should go home, e-excuse me. See you? I guess,”

"Wai-" Before he says more, I ran quickly as possible. Going down the stairs, I can't stop my tears from falling as I start to slowly wobble. On the hallways while running and spacing out, I bump into a guy. When I look up to see who it was, it was Johnny. He looked at me worried and tries to help me up.

"Johnny," I said with a little relief. He helped me stand up but my tears keeps running down my face.

"Austin? What happened? Why are you crying?" he asks as he wipes them.

"I-"

"Austin!!" When I look back, Ace is running towards me but I stood up quickly and ran until I reach my house. Just why would I assume so much from him?

Ace's pov

In the end, I didn't caught up to him as Johnny grabbed me by the arm. I look behind me and find Kai glaring at me.

"Garden, now." he ordered

Now, I'm here sitting at a bench near the garden, getting scolded by six guys and having a guilty feeling. I mean like I didn't told him that we're friends but we just hang out. "Ace! Are you even listening?"

"What?" I asked while being annoyed.

"I said of course he would think that you're friends! You always hang out, talk with each other, have fun with each other and other fun stuff. He's so attached to you to the point that he won't hang out with us without you!" Kai shouts "Ever since childhood, I'm his only one friend because he was always known as the awkward kind of kid but when high school came he told me to be distant around him in school because it would affect my popularity! Or maybe no one will talk to me because I'm with him. We hang out some of the time but I never seen him smile so brightly like this before!"

"Sorry," I whispered

"You should say that to him, bastard! I never ever seen him so happy like that after his grandfather died. He loved his grandpa and grandma so much. But the point here is that, he's been so lonely and bottling his feelings. And here I thought you guys are friends," he exclaimed "Not only that, you're dating someone?!"

"Fine... I'll apologize tomorrow, okay?" I said, trying to convince him "And I'm sorry for dating when my grades are already failing,"

"Oh, you better will and apology not accepted." Kai glared as Jake tries to calm him down. I actually have a date with my new girlfriend. She's the longest so far. She's kind, not clingy and stuff. She is just normal kind of girl and that’s what I like about her. But I cannot seem to concentrate like this when I keep on thinking how should I apologize.

Now, here I am walking with her at the park. "Is something bothering you?" she asks as she caressed my cheeks. I grab her hand pulled her to a corner, where no one will see us. I leaned against her shoulder and sighed.

"My friends have been very harsh with me today," I said

"Aww baby," she said as she rub the back side of my head. I pulled her waist towards me as she blushes while looking at me. I smirked at her as I carry her by the legs, wrapping it around my waist. I leaned forward as she wrap her arms around me. I pressed her against the wall as I kiss and lick her neck. I slide my hands under her skirt as we started making out but the fact that Austin's lips were softer than this girl's lips, won't leave my mind. I became a bit aggressive with her by squeezing her breasts.

"Baby," she moans

"The motel is near here," I said "I wanna mess this up so bad," I whipered as I touch her pussy above her underwear. She bit her lower lip and nodded. I smiled and slowly put her down. She held my hand as we hurriedly ran towards the motel. After checking-in, we ran and open our room as we kiss by the door. We quickly took off our clothes as I push her on bed. I leaned on top of her and was about to kiss her but I suddenly thought of Austin. I sighed and lie down beside her.

"Sorry," I said "It's just something's been messing me up lately,"

"It's okay, baby." she said, giving me a smack and a kiss on the cheek. "Since we have 2 hours, does cuddling sounds okay to you?"

I smiled as I slide my arms below her and pulled her beside me. "Yeah,"

We both fell asleep and woke up when the phone started ringing. We took our clothes and took the elevator. While waiting for a taxi, we had a little conversation. Upon arriving, I gave her a peck on the lips as I waved and fakely smile at her while she waves inside the taxi. Then I decided to walk fora while, just to clear my head. Without me realizing it, I ended up coming to his house.

"No choice," I said to myself. So I came to his house and knocked several times but no response. I call out his name too but still nothing. I hate waiting patiently, so I rolled my eyes and walk away from the entrance. I guess I better apologize tomorrow.