Bittersweet

"Thank you very much" I say trying to seem calm and collected.

"No problem, I'll see you a in few days then" The manager says.

"See you then" I say.

"B-bye now" The manager says hanging up the phone. I just got a job interview at the chillest restaurant. It's a little old fashion restaurant, and it's a little far from my house but I don't really mind. I just want a job.

Caitlyn: Guess what??

I wait for April's reply patiently laying on my bed.

April: What?? 

She is the only person who texts back right away.

Caitlyn: I got a call from Paul's Diner! (A/N Idk if this is a real place) I have an interview with them :)))

April: UGH I HATE YOU I WANTED THAT JOB!!!!!!!

Caitlyn: Love you :) <3 but it's only an interview so idk if I'm even going to get the job yet.

April: Relax, you probably will

Caitlyn: I hope so

April: I hope you do too though :)

Caitlyn: Thanks b, You'll find something too

April: I better! I'm so broke :(

Caitlyn: Don't worry you will

April: Meh

I chuckle and put my phone away. I am spending the night by myself tonight. I need one of those at least twice a week or else I go crazy.

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"Ready?" I hear Austin's voice. I turn my head to see him walking up and leaning on the locker beside mine. What the hell? He never comes to my locker to get me after school....

"Yeah" I say shaking away the thoughts.

"Let's go then" He says walking as I follow behind. As we are walking to the parking lot we pass by Chase. Please don't notice me, Please don't notice me. I try to rush but Austin is walking like he's strolling in a fucking garden and I can't pass him because it's a small hallway and people on the other side are going in the opposite direction. I don't want to keep my head down because I don't want it to seem like I'm hiding even though that's actually what I want to do.

He eyes Austin as he passes by. His eyes then land on me causing his eyebrows to frown in confusion. He looks between Austin and I making me realize that I am walking really close to Austin in order to pass Chase as soon as possible. When he notices that I am looking at him a guilty smile slides on to his lips. I could vomit. I force a closed mouth smile on my mouth not really wanting to be a bitch. Even though I have every right, but I'm better than that.

As the hallway clears up I walk beside Austin out of the school. We walk to his car in silence. Just as I am about to open the car door I hear someone calling out my name. I turn around to see Chase jogging up to me.

"Yeah?" I ask walking to the back of the car slightly surprised to see him again.

"Uh, can I talk to you?" Chase asks stopping in front of me. He Puts his hands in the front pockets of his jeans and glancing at Austin who decided to stand outside and watch the show.

"No, I have to go" I say flatly showing no interest. I hear Austin snicker behind me making me bite the inside of my bottom lip. I don't want to laugh in Chase's face, I don't care how much I despise him, it's just not like me to do something like that. Chase shoots a glare towards Austin before continuing.

"It will only take a second" He pleads. This is the first time I've talked to him in about 2 weeks. Should I listen to what he has to say or just leave? "Please?" He asks at the lack of response.

"No s-" I stop myself from saying sorry. I don't need to apologize to him.

"But I have to show you something" He says placing his hand on my forearm and giving it a squeeze. I back away from his touch.

"She clearly said no" Austin says stepping slightly in front of me so that half his body is in front of mine. My heart instantly starts beating faster. This cannot have a good outcome.

"Dude, just stay out of this" Chase squints his eyes moving to the side so he's once again in front of me. "I promise it wo-" He gets cut off as Austin shoves him back. Shit.

"She. Said. No." Austin says through gritted teeth as Chase recomposes himself.

"This is none of your fucking business so why don't you just leave." Chase says shoving Austin back as well making him bump into the back of his car.

"Stop!" I yell. I've had enough of this. I just want to go home. Austin and Chase both look at me. Austin looks ready to pounce. He is breathing heavy and his jaw is clenched tight.

"I don't want to talk Chase" I shrug my shoulders. I grab on to Austin's arms slightly tugging him back so he doesn't do more damage to Chase. I feel him loosen up as I tug his arm once again. Austin turns around and walks to the car as I do the same without giving Chase a second look.

Austin pulls out of the parking lot and I see Chase walk away with his hands in his pocket once again.

"Thanks" I look towards Austin. His hands gripping the steering wheel as his eyebrows are still stitched together like he's in deep thought. He doesn't answer like I expect him to. I can't believe he actually defended me. He's been acting really different since the accident.

"Stop looking at me like that Caitlyn" He replies calmly letting out a sigh. Well that wasn't the response I was expecting.

"I just wanted to say thank you" I repeat myself. I don't know why did. Maybe its because I am hoping he'll tell me why he did it.

"Drop it" Austin says shaking his head. I don't understand why he can't just respond properly to this? All I did was thank him. Whatever, I'm not going to push any further. No one talks the rest of the time, only the sound of quiet music can be heard through his car.

He pulls into my drive and I undo my seat belt grabbing my bag to leave.

"Cate" Austin calls making me stop and turn towards him.

"Hmm?"

He looks at me with his mouth slightly open before answering. "Nothing." He shakes his head biting his lip. I frown slightly wanting to ask what he was going to say but decide against it.

"Thank you" I smile before stepping out of the car. He nods and gives me a small closed mouth smile. I walk to my door and step in as I hear him drive away. I walk into the kitchen and wash my hands before opening the fridge. I see a note on the fridge door from Rachel.

'Went grocery shopping, will be back soon x. - Rachel' 

Looks like I'm going to be home alone for the rest of the night. I grab a tub of ice cream out of the freezer and walk to the living room turning on Netflix on my t.v. All I want to do right now is eat ice cream and watch a sad movie while bawling my eyes out. Just a normal night right? 

You're just distracting yourself so you don't think about Austin. I groan out loud at the subconscious thought. I want to believe that it's not true but it is. Why am I feeling like this? Why did he have to defend me? And what did Chase want? I am curious as to what he wanted to show me so badly, but he really hurt me. He just has  to start talking to me again when I am finally feeling better about the whole situation. If it still eats away at me later on this week, I might ask him but for now I'm just going to watch the saddest movie I know of. 'Requiem For A Dream.'

Soon Rachel arrives and we both spend the rest of the nights watching sad movies. This was a good way to end a shitty day.