High school is filled with drama and social societies separated by status and whether someone is either handsome or pretty.
You have the athletes, nerds, geeks, loners, goths, hippies, Christians, musicians, and then there is a small society in the school that doesn't really have a name but falls under the class of Other. This is the class I fall under, I have been for as long I have lived here in Miami.
Go fighting Manatees.
I think as I stand in front of my locker switching out my books from my previous class with the books for my next class, I see the usual social status being acted in the hallways. The most popular girl in school Kira Starr the daughter of the famous Jimmy Starr.
She walks down the hallway with her kind smile that everyone loves but it just seems so fake but I can't judge her because I don't really know her but I do know her 3 followers.
Brooke Luna, But everyone calls her Brokke the Lunatic, she is constantly obsessed with the most popular boy in school and she is just crazy about it. Imagining dates that never happened, having a ton of pictures in her locker and her stuff.
Then there are the twins and my worst nightmares, Courtney and Gloriana Clawford, they are obsessed with acting like cats and they follow Kira around like stray kitties and thus they were nicknamed country Kittie and Glamour kittie because of their different personalities.
I call them My stepsisters.
They are mean, selfish and uncaring about anything but themselves and also the most popular guy in school.
And speaking of the most popular guy in school, he hasn't been seen in over a year except for on TV, music videos, and mostly heard on the radio and on everyone's personal mp3 players.
I walk towards my next class as the gossip begins to spread.
"He's coming back, he is finally coming back." Brooke squeals in happiness to my stepsisters.
"Austin Moon is coming home." Gloriana squealed.
Yup, Austin Moon, grew up in Miami then became an overnight internet sensation 6 years ago then went on his 4th tour 1 year ago, and now he is coming home because he is a senior and he wants to spend his final year of school at an actual school and do things a normal teenager in Senior year does. According to the rumors he has already signed up for the basketball team, reserved a ticket for senior prom, reserved a spot for the Senior Showcase, and even signed up for auditions for this year's school play of Peter Pan. When he said he wanted to have an authentic Senior year he definitely meant it.
I hear Austin's big hit 'Rock N' Roll' blaring making me turn around and see the show Entertain me tonight showing Austin's latest concert and interview, this school is Austin's roots so they are showing it on the large screen over the cafeteria for everyone to see.
"I got that Rock N' Roll, Yeah Yeah, I make you lose control, Yeah Yeah, C'mon and dance to my flow." he sings in front of a large crowd of screaming fans waving glowsticks.
"The fabulous Austin Moon picked up six music association awards last night just in time for his new album 'Full Moon' to drop, WOW, double platinum. I caught up with our favorite pop star on the red carpet." Jett Deely said before the screen moved to Austin holding his six awards.
"I just wanna say thank you to all of my fans, you're the reason I do what I do. What up Dez?" He said with his goofy smile. and waved to the camera.
I continued to walk to class, the gossip of Austin hasn't interested me in a long time. I can't really say I've never not been interested in him but considering my stepsisters love him so obviously, I can't, but it is safe to admit I have his latest album on my mp3 player, just don't tell my stepsisters or even my Stepmom.
Valerie Clawford is known in the world of the famous, trying to pose off her daughters as a duo of singers called the Stray Kitties, which didn't turn out very well considering Gloriana and Courtney are bad singers and have bad personalities.
She married my Dad when I was only 9, and she cruel to me when my father wasn't around but then my father died just 2 years later, and because he didn't leave a will my Val got everything, the house, the Music Store and to her dismay, Me.
From where I am in the world I can only do so much, neverending chore list, non-stop shifts at the music store, and being a handmaid to my stepsisters, and so far I have never smelt anything worse than Courtney's foot fungus when she wanted me to give her a pedicure.
However like most celebrities, Val had an embarrassing secret just like Austin Moon, to Val I am her embarrassing secret but in reality, its that she is tone deaf and has no talent, but for Austin Moon, his secret is only known by a select few around Miami, though it is only known because people figure it out but most people can't put 2 and 2 together.
Austin has a Prince title, though he doesn't have royal relations but he is called Prince Austin Moon because his parents are the mattress King and Queen of Miami.
My secret is that I used to be so obsessed with Austin Moon that I would have Austin Moon themed birthday parties, and I will take that secret to my grave, if my step sisters, Val or even the boy himself ever found out I will die of shame, humiliation, and most likely being overworked from whatever torture Val can come up with.
Because when the news of Austins return ringing out through the city Val was excited about her big break back into the music business, I already feel sorry for the poor boy as he has to deal with whatever she has planned.
However, only 1 person knows my secret about Austin Moon
School was school as Trish drove me home and we just had background music as we chatted about the boring day of school.
"So Alison? How are you feeling about the famous Austin Moon returning?" Trish asked.
"Publicly or spiritually?" I asked her in exasperation.
"Both?" She said giving me a mischievous smile.
"Publicly, I could care less," I answer nonchalantly.
"Spiritually?" She asked nodding her head in excitement.
I looked at her before I smiled then let myself loose.
"I'm so excited that I feel like I'm going crazy, I can't eat, I can barely sleep. I just feel sick with excitement." I said giving large motions to show just how excited I was which she laughed with me at my excitement.
"I knew it." She said happily.
"Yeah you knew it," I said crossing my arms and settling down.
"And what do the 3 demons say?" She asks giving me a sarcastic smile.
"Val wants me to help her reel him in so that he can help her get back into the music business, and because my sisters are SOOOO in love with him I have to keep my distance as per usual and if they ever find out about my secret Val will lock me up in my room and never let me out of the house ever again," I explain carefully knowing that she already knew this.
"I can help you if you like." She said as she turned on to my street.
"How?" I asked already knowing of her devious ways.
"I have my ways." She said pulling up to Val's house.
"I know your ways and I am good for now," I said grabbing my bag and getting out of the car.
"OK." She said with her obviously fake smile that had a hidden agenda, and I knew she was gonna do what she wanted no matter what I said.
"Bye Trish," I said closing the car door and walking inside.
"ALISON." I heard being shaken from my sleep, I groan and turn over and press the talk button.
"Yes, Val?" I answer back.
"I'm Hungry," she shouted.
"I'm on my way," I said getting out of bed quickly getting dressed in a floral dress, denim vest, and black chunky heeled high top boots. I always have outfits prepared for days I need to quickly get dressed, then with a quick slap of makeup and a barrette to keep my brown curls out of my face I was ready within 10 minutes.
After my Dad died Val banished me to live in our old shed while she and my stepsisters took over the house. Over the years I have refurbished the shed into a small apartment. I turned it from a dilapidated shed into a functioning apartment with A/C and heat, insulation, painted drywall, and antique furniture I got for a cheap price at a thrift store.
I hurried away from my apartment after locking it with my school bag in hand and quickly headed to the large kitchen and began cooking breakfast for Val and the girls.
I have always loved the house, its the house I grew up in before my parents died, but when Val took over she redecorated everything, it's like an Amazon Jungle paradise in the house now filled with plants, animal print, and tacky furniture.
I would love to fix it back to what it was, she even fixed up Sonic Boom making it sparkly, animal, and tacky just like the house. I can't stand it and even more so that I have to work there.
After breakfast was eaten and the dishes were cleaned I waited outside of the house and wrote in my songbook until Trish pulled up and we went off towards school.
When Trish pulled up we instantly noticed instantly that there was a crowd outside of the school.
"He is coming back today?" I asked freaking out.
"Its ok, you look great," Trish said with a smile.
"You knew? Why didn't you tell me?" I asked my anxiety rise so I begin to chew on my hair and try to hide.
"If I did, you would have stayed home today." She said coming around to pull me out of her car and locking it to keep me from hiding.
"Yes, I would have. I can't do this." I said trying to fight her but easily lost.
"Well, You have no choice." She said pulling me along.
I quickly found myself inside the school and trying to hide but keep failing around Trish.
"I can't believe your deviousness," I said trying to hide behind my locker while acting as nonchalant as I could.
"But I love it when I am like this." She said waving her head with a smile before she pulled me from hiding and pushed me into the crowd of students making me collide with a strong chest that smelt like maple syrup. men's soap, and old spice cologne making my nose tingle.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I'm so clumsy." I said rubbing my nose while whoever I ran into held my shoulders helping me to regain my balance, but then I looked up and saw chocolate eyes, a kind smile and gold hair.
"Oh Gosh My. I sorry am so." I said trying to back away but I ran into someone behind me and instantly felt Trish's presence blocking my escape.
"Its cool, Are you ok? You hit me pretty hard." He said booping my nose making me blink in surprise.
"Fine, I am, Ok you are?" I tried and blushing as he laughed while looking at his redheaded friend who dressed like a clown and was giving me a laughing smile.
"Yeah, I'm fine." He said while Trish was walking me forwards to get closer than we already were to the point we were in each other's personal space.
"What a weirdo." The redheaded boy said trying to whisper but failing.
"Dez you said that out loud," Austin said in exasperation.
"Oh sorry." He said rubbing his head and looking down.
"What's your name?" Austin asked me motioning towards me.
"Uh, Allison." I stammered out trying to push back against Trish lightly.
He smirked then looked down at me after raising his head.
"No it's not," he said putting his hands in his pockets, I stood still for a minute before I turned my head in confusion.
"Pretty sure it is. At least its what it says on my Birth certificate." I said gaining some confidence in the form of defense.
"Nope. Allison is a people pleaser which you don't seem like one really. You look more like an Ally to me. Right, Dez?" Austin said looking at his friend and making his friend look at me up close and literally getting in my face as I leaned back against Trish.
"Yeah, your right. She isn't an Allison she IS more like an Ally." Dez said standing up and crossing his arms right next to me as Austin walked around to my other side as he too had his arms crossed and smirking.
"And how about you back there whats your name?" Austin asked Trish making her smile and stand up making me fall back on my butt.
"My names Trish I'm..." She paused a minute to look down at me as I curled my legs to stand while trying not to flash anyone up my skirt.
"ALLY's best friend." She finished as I tried to stand in my heels before a large warm hand grasped my arm to help me stand to find Austin helping me.
"We gotta go to class so we will catch you guys later," Austin said before walking off with Dez in tow, I watched them go not noticing the crowd that had gathered dispersing as they left.
"NICE TO MEET YOU ALLY," Austin shouted raising his hands making everyone look at me.
I stood there long after everyone was gone adding what just happened to my memories, his strength and how it felt as he helped me stand twice, the warmth of his skin on mine, how manly and amazing he smelt, then the way he dressed was a perfect popstar acting in everyday life.
"So? You met him." Trish said knocking me out of my reverie.
"Oh my gosh I just met Austin Moon," I said blushing deeply and covering my face in my hands.
"Yeah, you did. Ally." She said walking away making me look back at her then running after her as we headed to class.
"He gave me a nickname," I said catching up and linking arms with her.
It was after dinner and I was scrubbing the dishes when I heard the side door opening and looking up I see Trish, she held her hands behind her back and had her evil smirk on her face.
"Hey what are you doing here?" I asked her feeling a foreboding.
"Guess who's on his way over?" She said pulling out a large bottle of ketchup and another large bottle of mustard.
"What?" I asked before I was then doused in condiments.
"AHhhh. Trish stop what are you doing?" I screamed as she covered me but then I felt the dousing stop, I looked up to see she was gone.
I looked around the kitchen and luckily most of the mess was on me so I was quick to clean up before heading to the guest bathroom to take a quick shower.
I was in the shower rinsing off my soapy body and hair when I heard evil chuckling that sounded familiar. I looked out of the curtain and saw the retreating figure of Trish carrying away my clothes.
"Trish stop," I screamed before wrapping a towel around me and running after her, I ran into the kitchen and looked around for my clothes or any sign of Trish.
"Trish?" I called out before opening the back door to look out.
"Gotcha again." I heard looking around and saw Trish before she pushed me out of the door yanking my towel off and locking me out.
"No stop," I screamed as I felt the warm breeze fluttering around my naked body.
Trish appeared in the window with a smile on her face holding up my bra and underwear.
"Trish, what are you doing?" I asked hiding my modesty.
"Giving you what you need. Confidence." She said before turning away from the window.
I quickly looked around and saw a potted plant and held that in front of me to hide myself as I ran to the shed but found it locked as well.
"NO," I said before I accidentally dropped the plant making it shatter.
"Crap," I said before running back to the house and trying a window and but then remembering that the front door is usually unlocked, I looked around and saw the welcome mat.
I ran around the house wrapped in the welcome mat and tried the front door only to find it locked as well but then heard a voice I wasn't expecting.
"Ally?" He said making me turn around and face his smirk.
"Austin. Hey." I said trying to disappear into the walls and failing.
"Umm. Whats going on?" He said coming up the stairs to stand in front of me.
"My friend Trish likes to sneak in the house and play pranks on me, and today she locked me out of the house, Naked," I said with a blush while my wet hair fell around me.
"Oh that makes sense," he said trying the doorbell.
"Yeah, that's Trish for you," I said readjusting the mat as I felt it coming undone.
"I sometimes get into situations like that with Dez but they are mostly by accident," he said trying the doorbell again, then the Mat really came undone and I tried grasping it but it just completely fell off as I turned around and knelt to hide my shame.
"Oh my Gosh," I said but instantly felt a cloth being draped over me and warm hands patting my shoulders, I pulled the warm shirt around me and looked behind me to find a smiling and blushing Austin, I was quick to pull my arms through the sleeves and began buttoning it down, luckily he was tall so the shirt is long enough to hide my unmentionables.
"Thank you," I said as I finished buttoning the shirt.
"Your welcome. I should have given it to you sooner I'm sorry." He said as he tossed the mat to the side.
"Its fine. Im glad you didn't leave me naked at all." I said trying to be funny.
"That would have been a gift from God." He said with a joking smile before trying the doorbell again and finally getting Gloriana and Courtney to open the door.
"Oh Austin," Gloriana said.
"Hi, thanks for coming," Courtney said as they ushered him in and I quickly followed in behind them and ran off knowing exactly where Trish is hiding.