I have never seen Indy this pissed or angry at all for a matter of fact. So seeing her glaring at me right now is scary and cute at the same time because she looks like an angry puppy.

"Why are you ignoring me?" She asks, crossing her arms in front of her chest, the glare not once leaving her face.

Getting straight to the point I see?

"Uh, I'm not ignoring you," I lie. She scoffs slightly and looks at me before her eyes soften. "Austin you keep ignoring me when something happens. Why don't you just talk to me?" She asks and I hear the hurt clear in my voice.

I sigh, "Indy... It's not that. Trust me it isn't you," I mentally bang my head for using such a fucking cliché line.

"Oh really? Because right now you really are making me feel like it's me because you have ignored me pretty much all day," she says. I set my lips in a straight line not saying anything. "I guess the date is cancelled then," she mumbles. "What?" I ask.

"I said, I guess the date is cancelled then," she repeats. My eyes widen but then again what was I expecting? "You aren't exactly talking to me, so I don't think you're going to like my presence around you," she shrugs and I can see the hurt on her face.

I open my mouth to say something only to close it back. She gives me a sad smile, "Bye Austin. Talk to me when you feel like it," she shrugs before turning around and I just stare like an idiot as she starts walking away.

"I'm fucked up," I start and she stops walking. She doesn't turn around, keeping her back towards me. "My life... It's fucked up. M-My dad was an alcoholic, he turned to alcohol after my sister passed away, my mom couldn't handle him and left. Nothing good has happened to me since Gwen died, until you," I let out, taking a shaky breath.

I see her body stiffen before she turns around looking at me with a soft expression. "You're not... effed up Austin," she says and my lips turn up at her attempt to not swear. "Just because your past was doesn't mean you are," she says softly.

"Indy... I'm insecure. I'm way too insecure when it comes to letting people in because I know they'll leave. And you don't deserve that. I can't drag my insecurities to you. I can't keep you waiting just because I haven't gotten over my insecurities and keep doubting you will stay," I say and she smiles.

"You aren't insecure. You just need reassurance. And I want to be your reassurance." she says walking towards me.

"What if I am here to stay?" she says, her voice so very soft as she stops in front of me. Her head tilted up to look at me because of how tall I am compared to her.

"What?" I ask, a bit confused and at a loss of words. "Has it ever occurred to you that I am here to stay? That I want to stay? That I'm meant to stay?" she asks.

No.

When I don't say anything she smiles as if she has the answer. "You haven't, have you?" She asks. "Austin this isn't one-sided," she says gesturing between us.

"You are the best thing that happened to me and trust me you have helped me way more than I can thank you for. And even I am scared you are going to leave too, but we have to risk it. How will we know how good this could be unless we risk it?" She asks.

"Maybe one of us won't stay, maybe both of us won't stay. But how will we know unless we risk it and give us a try? Maybe it will be worth it," she says and my heart beats faster at her words.

She's right.

Maybe I am fucked up, but shit happened and I can't let Caleb's words get to me. Not when I have this amazing girl in front of me who I am in love with. It may take time, but I will get the reassurance I need and she will help me get there. I can't let Caleb's words and my past make me lose this chance I have with her, because this is like a once in a lifetime opportunity and no way in hell am I ready to lose it.

"I'm sorry," I blurt out and facepalm myself for being an idiot.

"I'm sorry?" really that's it? Why not something romantic. Dumbass.

"I will only accept your apology on one condition," she says. "Okay done. I accept it," I say and she giggles. "You haven't even heard it yet, silly," she smiles and I can't help smile back.

She clears her throat and puts on a serious face making me chuckle slightly. "The one condition is you promise to never ever ignore me again and talk to me when something is troubling you. We will talk it out together, just never ignore me or else trust me it won't be good," she warns with a stern look and goddamit it does she look cute.

"I promise," I say sincerely, my voice soft the way it always is around her. She brings out her pinky and my eyebrows rise up. "What?" I ask. "Pinky promise me," she says and I chuckle. "Alright, I pinky promise you," I say as I intertwine our pinkies together.

"Good, if you break this promise I will break your pinky finger," she warns and my eyes widen. "Really?" I ask and she nods. I bring up our intertwined fingers and place a kiss on it, "Then I better not break this promise huh?" I ask my voice husky and low and she blushes.

"Stop," she mumbles.

"What? I am not doing anything," I say with a smirk. She scoffs softly and I chuckle, pulling her closer to me with our pinkies.

I wrap my arms around her and I bet her face is red as she wraps her arms around me too. I place a kiss on her hair, "I promise to never ever ignore you again. And I promise never to be a dick and talk to you instead," I say and she nods.

"You better," she mumbles and I pull her away from me slightly and she looks up at me. I smile down at her before leaning down and placing my lips on hers.

She is taken back slightly and it takes her a second before she responds back to the kiss. My head tilts making the kiss slightly deeper and I feel her body shiver slightly. My hand trails up, going into her curly hair as I help her standing on her toes by keeping on arm wrapped around her waist tightly.

My tongue darts out and slightly pokes at her lips asking for entrance. She slowly opens her mouth giving me entrance and I feel her hands slide up my forearms.

I have never French kissed before.

My tongue goes into her mouth as the kiss gets more heated and sparks shoot in both our bodies. We slowly pull away and I notice her lips are swollen slightly and her cheeks flushed. I grin and kiss her forehead as she smiles at me.

"The date still on?" I ask and she grins. "Yes," she says and I smile at her.

♡♡♡

I straighten my collar as I look at myself in the mirror. I scrunch my eyebrows as I run my hand through my hair making it slightly messy. Then I turn around making sure my white shirt has no kind of stains on it.

My eyes run over my outfit one more time; a pair of ripped jeans paired with a white shirt whose sleeves I have pulled up slightly till my forearms, white sneakers and a watch. I am going for a casual look since the places we were going to weren't that fancy. That's right places.

Not only were we going to a carnival that is open towards the outskirts of town, but we were also first going to be going to this library/café kind of place I found on google. It was an old place; almost 80 years old and it had this rustic look to it. Apparently, you can borrow books or read in the café with a cup of coffee and there are these small notes you can leave in the book for the next reader.

I thought Indy would enjoy the place since its something with her interest and then we head off to the carnival where we will stay for a few hours I guess before we go off to this McDonalds that I found close by to it for dinner and then comes the last spot, a small cliff place that also happens to be my escape place that I found a year ago.

The view from there is amazing and it's a perfect place to stargaze during the night. Which is one of the reasons why I am taking my car that is kind of like a jeep. That's right I have a car, my dad got it for me when I got my license, I use it very less preferring my bike over it most times but today it's going to be a long drive so I thought of taking my car.

I know I have a shit ton planned, which makes sense since I have been planning this date for a long time, even before I asked her. I had a feeling she would say yes so I didn't hesitate to find all these spots and then ask her and well luckily she said yes.

I finally step out of my room, closing the door behind me as I walk down the stairs. My eyes go to my watch and I see I have 15 minutes to pick her up from her house.

Indy had asked me what kind of clothes to wear and I told her to wear something comfy and casual since we were going to a carnival.

I rub my hands on my jeans as I try to calm my nerves down. I am so fucking nervous it's crazy. I have never gone on a date or taken someone on one. So this is technically my first date and it just so happens to be with the girl I am in love with so I hope I don't screw this up.

As I am putting my wallet and phone in my back pocket the door opens and my dad walks in holding his briefcase that he places on the coffee table and shrugs his suit off. His eyes widen slightly as he sees me dressed up.

"Are you going somewhere?" He asks.

My dad and I's relationship has gotten better since the day he got the panic attack. We talk here and there and can stay in the same room with me lashing out. "Yeah, uh I have a date," I say and I see his lips tilt up. "A date?" He asks and I nod.

"With who?" He asks. "Indy," I say. "As in our neighbour Indiana?" He asks and I nod. "Yeah," I say and his smiles widen. "That's great. When will you be home by?" He asks. "I don't know, probably after 10," I say and he nods, "Cool," he says as he stuffs his hands in his pockets.

I lower my gaze from him before looking back up at him, "Uh hey, mind giving me some tips?" I ask. "Tips?" He asks, his eyebrows furrowed. "Yeah, it's kind of my first date and I am a shit ton nervous, so if you could help me a bit and just give me tips," I say and his eyes widen and he seems taken back. "Y-yeah, of course. Sure," he nods and I give him a half-smile as we both take a seat on the couch.

♡♡♡

I ring the doorbell before rubbing my palms on my jeans. The door opens a few seconds revealing Ryan, Indy's older brother.

I don't know Ryan well since he is in college most times and doesn't live here. But I met him during the movie night Indy had invited me to and that was it. That day he didn't exactly seem to like me since he kept glaring at me when I as much as looked in the direction his sister was in.

"Oh hey, Austin," He says. "Hey, is Indy ready?" I ask. "For what?" He asks, his eyebrows slightly furrowed. "Uh, for our date," I say and his eyes widen. "Date?" He asks and I nod. "I am sorry, not happening. My sister is dying a virgin with six cats, sorry to tell you, buddy. But good seeing you." He smiles sarcastically as he goes to close the door before Jay stops him.

"Ryan! Stop, we like him!" He says. "We do?" He asks turning to look at Jay. "Yep, the guy is alright. I know him and he even asked me before he asked Indy out. I approve!" He says and I smile internally.

Ryan seems hesitant before he looks at me. "Fine," he grumbles and I take a note of how he seems a bit more protective than Jayden. "Hey," Jay says. "Hi," I say. "Alright let's set some ground rules," Jay says as he steps next to Ryan and both of them cross their arms as they look up at me.

"Just because we approve of you doesn't mean we like you," he informs and my eyebrows furrow. But he just said he liked-

"First rule no touching. No matter what, you do not touch my sister. Two, no kissing. Three, she should be home by 11. Am I clear?" Jay asks trying to look intimidating.

"Okay," I nod hesitantly since Jayden has seen me touch his sister and kiss her too so I have no idea where he is going with this. "Good," he nods. "Now have fun, but not too much fun!" He says and Ryan nods along agreeing.

"Sure," I say.

"Ryan! Jayden!" I hear Indy's voice say from behind them and they turn back, exposing Indy who is standing there her arms slightly crossed as she glares at her two brothers and Paris standing next to her.

"What?" Ryan asks innocently. "No one is following any of those stupid rules. It's a date for god's sake and Jay since when did you have a problem with us kissing. You have seen us kiss, in fact, you were jumping when we first kissed," Indy points out and Jay turns red.

"I-I was not! Whatever. Just bring her back home in one piece. And try not to die," Jayden mumbles as he walks away. Ryan rolls his eyes but walks with Jay.

My eyes go back to Indy and I notice what she is wearing. A black half sleeve slight turtle neck shirt that is neatly tucked into her super dark green- almost brown paper bag pants which are tied by her waist.

Her hair is tied in a ponytail but two strands of curls are out on both sides framing her face. She is wearing black pair of wedges- that have a transparent strap on the top- they aren't too high and look comfy to walk in. I notice that she is wearing slight peach lip gloss and mascara.

She looks gorgeous. When does she not though?

"Hi," she smiles bringing me out of the trance I seemed to be in. "H-hey!" I say and I see Paris smile slightly.

Indy walks towards me and I find the urge in me to just pull her towards me and kiss her. "You look gorgeous, shorty," I compliment and she blushes. "Thank you. You look amazing yourself," she says with a smile and her dimples pop up.

"Thanks," I say and feel my face heat up. "Oh my god. You guys are so cute! But I have to get going. Have fun on your date. Love you," Paris squeals placing a kiss on Indy's cheek before she smiles at me and then brushes past me, exiting the house.

I bring my hand out, offering for her to take it and she places her small hand in my huge one. "Let's get going?" I ask and she nods. I smile and kiss her cheek as I intertwine our hands before turning and walking out of the house.

"Ryan! Jay! I am leaving!" Indy calls out before closing the door. Our hands stay intertwined as we walk towards my driveway where I parked my black car. My free hand goes into my pocket and I get the keys out unlocking the car.

"You have a car?" She asks, her eyes in awe as she stares at my car. Not to brag but my car sure is a beauty. "Yep," I smile. I open her door and help her into her seat because of her height before rushing to my side and getting in.

As I am putting my seatbelt on and adjusting the mirror I look at her briefly to see her already looking at me, "Ready?" I ask turning to her.

She nods and I slightly grin at her before starting my car and moving the gear stick.

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