Midnight Memories

Chapter 15: This Must Be My Dream

"It was InfoPlay with me, Selena Young, and remember, "whatever the night brings, just open your eyes and accept it, because tomorrow is close". Now I'm leaving you with "This is love" by the Script itself. Good night, America."

I push my headphones down and relax in my seat, throwing my head back. The door opens and when I look up I see Rob and Austin enter. I rest my head on the back of the chair, emotionally tired.

"I swear your voice gets better with every passing second," Rob says and from the corner of my eye, I see him get a seat on the empty chair next to me. I laugh.

"I do agree on that," Austin says nodding.

"Thanks, guys."

"I have something to discuss with you two about the future of the show. How about we do that over a drink or two at the pub near the office?" Austin says, looking between Rob and I. "They serve spectacular beer."

I sit up and look at Austin. I could use a drink right now, because the show was really intense with many calls and all.

"Yeah, sure," I shrug, then look at Rob and it's when his face turns apologetic that I know I've just agreed to a night out with Austin only.

"Sorry," Rob whispers, looking at me, as I give him a pleading look. He shrugs before turning to Austin and going on. "Already have plans, so I will call you tomorrow; don't think you'll be doing anything interesting that can't be interrupted." Rob bites.

"Careful. One more word and you can swallow your tongue from all the rolling it does." Austin shoots with a reserved smile.

"Don't worry, if that happens, I can simply write down whatever I want to name you on paper and stick it throughout the whole office."

"At least we'll all know you can write." Austin then turns to me while Rob keeps insulting him. "I have to see someone for 5 minutes. Will you wait for me here, Selena?" He says, getting to his feet.

I nod at him, faking a smile because I don't want to go out with him alone. I don't even like the idea of it and it's because I kind of have been feeling Austin watching me constantly lately. And that makes Lola be ruder than she was to me in the beginning. Good thing she didn't come to work today or I'd be dead right now.

Though I'd be happy if she were here, I'd not be alone with Austin then. He makes me somehow uncomfortable. Not creepy uncomfortable, but awkward uncomfortable. "Not knowing what to say or do" kind of uncomfortable.

Remind me why exactly I had to open my big mouth and agree without even thinking.

When Austin closes the door behind me, I drag my chair closer to Rob and my lips turn into a pout, my eyebrows furrowed together as I tag on his arm.

"Please, please come with us. I don't want to go alone."

Rob shrugs again.

"Should have thought about that possibility before agreeing to it, stupid."

"That's exactly what I am, but please save me."

"I really can't. Luke and I are having dinner with his parents tonight, so I can't just cancel. Besides, I don't think Austin will take the chance to ask you out or anything. I think he's too guarded for an office drama. But even if he does get the balls to do so, I don't think he's that bad."

My eyes widen in total disbelief.

"What? YOU HATE THAT GUY!"

"Yes, I do, but he is a nice guy." I almost fall off of my chair now.

"YOU WOULD KILL THAT NICE GUY, WERE IT LEGAL! YOU WOULD CHOKE HIM TO DEATH! RUN HIM OVER WITH YOUR CAR! CUT HIS TONGUE! DIG HIS EYES OU_"

"Okay, I get your point! And it's true, but not everyone we hate is a bad person, you know. Sometimes, most of the time, we hate the good ones. Plus, you need to already shag with someone. Get all that tension out! And he's handsome, so I say, go for it."