Post by Austen Blackwell on Jul 26, 2017 6:23:17 GMT -5
"You going to get dressed too?"
"Yeah I am"
She laughs as goes to grab her bikini as she puts it on. He waits for her and she comes back all ready. She helps him down the stairs as they head out to the pool. He takes a seat on the edge, just dipping his toes in. She gets in, just jumping in as she didn't care. She comes up laughing.
"Warm water?"
He asks just dipping his toes in, not fully committing to the water yet.
"Its a little cold."
He splashes her.
"How cold?"
She laughs as let's out a scream.
"Evil ass"
He snickers and sticks his tongue out to her.
She shakes her head as she splashes him.
"Don't you dare!"
He play threatens her.
She splashes him again.
"You little...."
He splashes her back,.
Little what?
She smirks as she splashes him again.
"You little.... cutie..."
He backs off. All of a sudden they hear yelling coming from the main house where his parents live. And then glass break. She like at him, as she moves to get out of the pool.
"What the...."
"Is that my-"
More yells are heard.
"I think it is...should we go..."
He reaches to help her out of the pool and grabs a towel for her. She let's him as she wraps the towel round him before they rush to the main house.
They head inside as they hear voices.
"I cannot believe you are doing this."
His mom's voice is heard.
"Mom. Dad. Everything okay?"
Mercedes stays quiet as she looks around.
His dad speaks up. "It is fine. We are-"
Austen's mom throws another plate on the ground. "No. It is your father. He cannot keep his eyes off of other women. He never could."
Austen had no clue what to say.
Mercedes was shocked. She was trying to think of what to say.
"What? What are you talking about mom?"
Rage was in her eyes.
"Oh. Just ask your father. I am sure he would LOVE to tell you some things."
His dad was like a dear in headlights. Austen stood there, unsure what to say.
Mercedes puts a hand on Austens arm as she looks at his family.
"What... what is mom talking about?"
"Its nothing" his dad replies.
"Oh it is a whole lotta something."
"What's going on really...
"I have no clue." Austen said.
"Ask your father."
"Dad?"
"Son this is not a good time-"
"Tell your son. Tell him."
Mercedes was confused as she stays close to Austen.
"Fine. You want me to say it?"
"Yeah. Tell your son. Tell him your infidelities."
Austens grasps Mercedes' hand.
She holds his hand as she squeezes it.
"Austen. Please Let's sit down."
"Dad. What is mom talking about?"
Austen does not move.
"Please Austen."
"Dad. What?"
"Austen. I am so sorry. No matter what, your mom is your mom..."
"Mom? What is he saying?"
Mercedes keeps watching while still holding his hand. She was making sure she was right there when he would need it, as she had a feeling he would.
"Austen. You are still our son." his dad says.
"Are you saying that I am adopted?"
Mercedes was trying to figure out what to say, as she keeps squeezing his hand.
"No, sweetie." His mom panders to him
"You father is your father. But he decided to have one of multiple affairs and you were the result."
Austen's mouth drops.
Mercedes looks as she was shocked. She didn't know what to do as she brings a hand up to her mouth.
Austen cannot say one word.
"Mom... you aren't..."
She bursts out in tears and run up the stairs into her bedroom as his dad stands there.
Mercedes turns to Austen, as she goes to wrap her arms around him, trying to be comfort to him or strong for him as she was sure it was a shock, and hurtful for him.
"I am sorry Austen. I am sorry."
Austen does not know what to say. He takes Mercedes by the hand and heads out of his parents house and slams the door behind them. Mercedes still didn't know what to say but walked with him. Austen says nothing as they walk back to their house. Austen was in shock. She knew he was, as once they entered, she wraps her arms around him hugging him tightly.
"Did you want to get dinner?"
He suggested without addressing the issue.
"We could.... might be a good idea..."
She didn't know what else to say as she looks at him.
He nods.
"Let's get dressed."
"Alright."
She smiles as she goes to help him upstairs.
They head upstairs as he sits on the edge of the bed.
"Anything you want to wear specific?"
He starts to lose it immediately, and begins to break down.
She sees it, as she rushes to him, hugging him tightly as she let's him bury his face into her.
"Did he... is she not...."
He cannot get full words out.
"He did....she isn't biologically no, but she is still your mom babe...
She hated seeing him like this as she keeps holding him.
"I... I just can't..."
"I know babe. Its hard, just relax"
He tries to breathe deep.
"I... I don't know what to do..."
"Do you love them still?"
"I mean.. they are my parents.... raised me... I.... I don't know how I feel."
"It will take time to figure out. I'm sorry it came out like this"
"Let's get some food."
He sighs.
"I Need to get out of the house."
"Good idea, come on let's get dressed"
She felt so helpless cause she didn't know how to help but be there for him.
He sulked as he hobbled and got some clothes on.
"You mind driving?"
He asked as he got ready.
"Yeah I can drive. I don't mind"
She starts getting her clothes on.
He is dressed as he leans forward to tie up his shoes.
"We can go wherever you want."
"Alright I know the place"
She is slipping her own shoes on.
They head downstairs as he gets the front door for her.
"After you."
She stops as kisses him.
He kisses her back.
"I Love you."
"I love you too babe"
She grabs his hand to head out. They head out into the SUV as he gets into the passenger's seat. She climbs in as she starts the car, she drives off as she reaches for his hand. He takes her hand but his eyes look outside of his SUV. She squeezes his hand as they hold hands while she drives. She drives as most of the car ride is silent. She was fine with not talking as she drives down the road. He wondered where they were going, as they finally pulled into a lot. She looks at him as she parks.
"You sure you're OK?"
He nods.
"Where are we?"
"Just a lot. I didn't want to go some place for food, but thought alone somewhere be good."
"I cannot believe. I thought they were happy. I mean. I know how they are. But. You know?"
"I know, you thought they were in love were perfect. Which is understandable"
"I just. Who is my real.... do I want to meet her?"
"Honestly only you can answer that. No matter what, your mom won't change from who raised you. She still did even if she didn't give birth to you"
He nods.
"And what about my dad? Do I even talk to him?"
"I think you should. Only he can tell you why and answer questions nobody else can"
He nods.
"I am not sure if I want to live there anymore. Even if it is a separate house. Maybe we could get a house... together?"
"Really? You sure?"
She was surprised.
He sighs and pulls back.
"I understand if you don't."
"Why wouldn't I? Least our own, your mom or dad can't just walk in"
"I know it's different moving in together, instead of you sorta just staying with me. It's a big step. I get it."
"It is, but I never thought of it as me staying with you."
"So... you'd want to... pick a house... together?"
"I would love to actually"
He takes her hand.
"I love you, Mercedes."
"I love you too Austen"
She smiles lightly at him.
He takes a deep breath.
"I am hungry though..."
"Alright, you sure you want me to pick still?"
She laughs lightly. He nods.
"That would be fun. Make it whatever you want. I am down. Tonight... let's just do things the Mercedes way. Let's just do whatever."
"Last time we did whatever it ended up us putting on a show for a driver"
She laughs lightly. He smirks.
"I just want to live, tonight. I just want to be free."
"We can do That babe. Enjoy ourselves, do anything we want"
She smiles as she leans over kissing him. He kisses her back.
"Dinner first. And then we just play it by ear."
He smiled at her.
"Alright. I'll drive around, you spot somewhere you want, tell me"
"How about I close my eyes, and you pick."
"Alright"
She laughs
He takes her hand as they begin to drive around.
"It'll be all fine, you know that right?"
He nods.
"I hope so."
He sighs and looks outside of the window.
"It will...what kind of place do you want to get?
She decided to change the subject.
"Whatever you pick silly. I will eat whatever you pick."
"I meant house babe"
"Oh. I am not sure. I never house shopped before."
He laughs.
"Definitely a pool."
"Me either really. I agree a pool"
"Definitely a pool. And a gym."
"See you know things you want. Big closets too"
"Shoe closets!"
She laughs.
"Yes"
"And a big master bedroom"
"A good size bathroom with walk in shower"
"Definitely. And a big TV. And video games."
He jokes as she starts to pass some restaurants.
"So have you picked out a food place in your mind? I am interested to see where we end up at."
"I might of."
She laughs as looks at him.
"Also don't we have a big TV and stuff"
"Yeah I guess. But I like new stuff. I am a guy after all."
He jokes.
"Alright new TV and stuff"
He sat as they continue to ride along.
"And a nice kitchen."
"Will you use it more?"
He nods.
"I'd like to learn to cook."
"Alright a nice kitchen. How many bedrooms?"
"I have no clue."
He is honest.
"I think two in case family...my family"
"I guess that guest bedrooms would make sense. Probably a few bedrooms?"
"Yeah and least two bathrooms"
Austen's eyes go outside of the car, looking to see where they were heading to.
"Be patient babe"
He nods and takes her hand.
"You are an amazing girlfriend. You know that?"
"I try to be."
She laughs as she parks the SUV. It was in the spot where he liked to go at to be alone at the Ocean. Waiting for them was a pizza delivery driver.
"We're here"
"Pizza... and the spot?"
He brightens up.
"Yeah, I think its exactly what is needed"
She smiles wide.
He heads out of the car to get the pizza, and pays the driver.
"Mmm I wonder what toppings."
"You already know babe"
She laughs as she goes to head down. They head out to the rocks jutting out into the water, Austen carrying the pizza. Once down there, Mercedes smiles as she sits down on the rocks. He has a seat next to her and sets the pizza box down. He opens it.
"Pineapple. Extra cheese. So good."
"The best"
She laughs as she goes to grab a piece.
He grabs a piece as well.
"I love you babe"
"I love you too."
She takes a bite as smiles.
They eat up the pizza as the sun begins to set.
She was enjoying how the sunset looked as she smiles.
His phone went off, but he ignored it.
"Babe you'll need talk to them eventually..."
"Not now."
"I said eventually babe, not now"
"Yeah."
He tries to ignore the text.
"I'd rather just you and me for now."
"I like that idea"
She moves behind him as wraps arms and legs around him*
He rubs her arms.
"I love you Mercedes. You are the best thing to ever happen to me."
"I love you too Austen. We're the best thing for each other"
They enjoyed their pizza and watched as the waves rode in and out. Austen put on some music as they just enjoyed the time.
They didn't need to say anything as they were enjoying it.
They finish off their pizza as the waves begin to crash up against the rocks. Austen stands up and takes his shirt off. The waves crashed hard and the water was quite rough. too rough to try and swim.
Mercedes notices.
"Babe what are you doing"
"You ever just want... to do something crazy?"
He edges to the end of the rock.
"Sometimes but babe..."
Without a word he leaps out into the water.
She gets up fast, as she looks for him.
"AUSTEN!!"
She sees nothing for a few seconds, as more waves crash and hit the rocks. Finally, she hears a splash and a laugh as he resurfaces off into the cover to her right.
She looks over seeing him. She growls.
"Damn it babe you scared me"
He smiles.
"I love you though. I am fine. I just. I just needed to feel that."
He swims over towards the rocks.
"I love you too but still..."
She laughs shaking her head at him.
He grabs the rock to pull himself up onto the rock. He stands up next to her dripping wet.