Don't Be Scared»Austin Carlile

•chapter 14• death again

•austin's pov•
I woke up peacefully, with Emily snuggled to my body. Their was a small gap in between us, but we where really close to each other. I slid out of the bed trying not to wake Emily. I slipped on my shoes, and drove back to my house. Pamela walked out of the bathroom and threw me a dirty look.
"We need to talk," I said motioning to the couch. She sat down, and then I did too.
"Listen, you're a ni-"
"Save it, I know you're in love with Emily. It's obvious." She stated looking down at her feet.
"So, that's it. We are over?"
"Yeah. I'll move out. I'm glad you'll be happy though."
"Thank you."
•emily's pov•
I woke up to my phone ringing. I rolled over, and clicked answer then I put the cold screen against my ear.
"What," I groaned
"You, me, Saturday!" Kendra exclaimed
"Ugh, fine."
I hung up and then realized today was Thursday. I jumped out of bed and changed into an Asking Alexandria shirt, and skinny jeans. I brushed my hair and then grabbed my keys. I went to the mall and got some clothes, and then came back. I was greeted by Austin who was laying on the couch watching tv. He flashed me a smile when i dropped the heavy shopping bags to the floor. I set my keys on the cold counter, and ran over to the couch. I sat down on Austin's stomach which caused him to groan and then laughed. He reached out his long arms and wrapped them around my torso. He pulled me down until was laying down and then kissed my cheek. I felt a small blush come across my cheeks as I smiled.
"What's with the bags?" He asked yawning
"Kendra told me, and I quote 'you, me, Saturday!' so, I went to go get dresses." I explained
"Oh.."
"Hm?"
"I just don't want you to hook up with any other guys.." He muttered
"I won't, why would I? I have you."
Austin smiled and kissed my cheek again. We laid like that for two hours watching TV, and then his stomach growled. I wasn't hungry, which concerned Austin. I just told him I ate at the mall, which was a lie. I walked into the dark bedroom, and crawled into the bed. I then began to think about my teen years...it was rough. My parents divorce, the death of Jake and Austin's mom...a lot has happened in my life. Austin walked in and curled up next.
"Why are you sad?" He asked staring into my blue eyes.
"I'm not sure, but I just am.." I replied closing my eyes
"That seems to be the thing with depression.."
"Can you sing to me?"
"What song?"
"When you can't sleep at night."
Austin stated singing the beautiful song, and I slowly started to fall asleep with a smile on my face.
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I woke up next to Austin who was peacefully sleeping next to me. I grabbed my phone and went down to the living room. I had 15 missed calls from my brother, Alex. I called him back and he let out a sigh of relief.
"Emily thank god!" He exclaimed
"What's going on Alex?"
"Uh...mom is really sick...i think you should come down here..the doctors say she has about a week.."
"T-to live?"
"Yeah..."
"I'll be there as soon as possible."
I hung up the phone and ran into my room. I threw a bunch of stuff in a suitcase, and then slipped on shorts and a a pokèmon shirt. I pulled my hair up, and slipped on my converse. During this process Austin woke up. He ran over to me and put his hands on my shoulders as I muttered things to myself while crying, while I was looking for a plane ticket.
"Em, what's going on." He asked. I didn't answer, I just kept looking and muttering. I found a ticket, bought it, and then ran out the door while dragging my stuff behind me. Austin followed behind worried, but I just drove to the airport as fast as possible.
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I ran out of the airport to see my brothers truck. I walked over and gave him a big hug. He then put my bags away as I got in the car. I sighed as I tear fell down my cheek, I pulled out my phone and then called Austin. He answered immediately with a worried tone.
"Emily, where are you?!"
"I got a call from my brother..my mom..she's dying. I'm sorry I should of told you but I was in shock."
"I'll be there soon baby."
I then hung up and we drove to the hospital. I explained to my brother how Austin was coming. He dropped me off at the hospital while he went to go get Austin. I asked the nice nurse at the front desk where my mom's room was. I then arrived to the open door, and walked to the grey chair next to her bed. She was pale, and boney. She looked tired, really tired. How could she die...she's only 67...
"Emily," she smiles at me opening her eyes.
"M-Mom.."
"Hey, don't cry. I need to tell you what's going on." She states her face turning serious. I nodded and then she spoke.
"It's breast cancer, I didn't know it was their. You need to get checked right now."
"O-Okay."
I walked out of her room and saw a tall man with brown hair and beautiful blue eyes. He wore a white lab coat with a blue shirt and jeans. I tapped his shoulder from behind, and he turned around. His voice was deep causing me to blush.
"Can I help you, Miss?" He asked smiling at me
"Uh, I'm Mrs. Jackson's daughter. M-My name is Emily. She wanted me to get tested for breast cancer." I blushed gazing into his eyes.
"Ah, yes. That was my suggestion. We can get you a mammogram right away. Follow me, beautiful." He winked at me grabbing my hand.
I blushed as he dragged me to a room and handed me a gown. I got dressed and he did the proceeder on me. I got dressed and he explained how it would take 6 hours for the results. I thanked him, and went back to my mom. I explained to her what I did, and then caught up with her. I then snarled up and squealed. She laughed at me and asked what I was thinking
"Austin kissed me, and told me he loved me." I explained trying not to scream.
"I always knew you two would be perfect together. I have a lot of pictures of you two cuddled up asleep!"
"Omg, mom. Where are those I need them!"
"I put them in the will for you."
I smiled and squeezed her hand. Their was a knock in the doorway and Austin walked in. He ran over to me, and pulled me in a hug. I had him sit in the seat I was in, and I sat on him. We all talked for awhile, and then the doctor walked in. I got off of Austin's lap, and walked over to him shaking. He softly smiled at me, and put a hand on my shoulder.
"You don't have breast cancer, but you should check yourself every month and get a mammogram every year." I smiled wide and gave him a hug. I pulled away once I realized what I was doing. I then walked over to Austin and kissed him on the lips. My bother coughed and I pulled away. He then got in Austin's face.
"Don't you hurt her."
"I won't."
My mom and I laughed. I then sat back on Austin's lap.
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Today was supposed to be mom's last day, and she told us if she doesn't die in the next week to pull the plug. I was wearing a long sleeve black shirt, and jeans. I sat by her side talking while drinking coffee. We talked about memories, and my childhood. Then everyone was there and we started to say our goodbyes, and my brother went first.
"Mom, you have always been my hero. I'm so thankful for you being in my life and teaching me things, and I'm going to miss you so so so much. I love you, mom." He said as I started to tear up. Austin then grabbed my hand and spoke.
"Mrs. Jackson, or as u prefer to call you, mom. You have always welcomed me into your family, and I'm so thankful for that. You've helped me through a lot and I'm thankful for you everyday." Then it was my turn. I took out a piece of paper from my back pocket and opened it up.
"Mom, you where always my best friend. When I was little you where a super hero, and I looked up to you so much. I still do. When Jake was killed you where my only hope for a long time, and when Austin's mom died you stepped in, I'm so thankful for that. I'm gonna miss you so much mom, I-I didn't want to loose you so soon...but this is how things work..I love you."
Then my mom began.
"My three children. The ones who have kept me going all my life. This is my only wish is to go out talking to you three. I love you all, and I'll never forget you."
I started crying when her eyes closed and the heart monitor stopped. The doctor put a white sheet over her head, and announced her death time.
"Death time 1:30."