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But Now She's Dancing with Another Man

Austin's POV

I can't believe it! Today's Ally and I's three year anniversary and I couldn't wait to show her the amazing present I got her. I usually never get Ally expensive things because she and I quote "Don't show the true meaning of a relationship because money can't buy happiness." So I kept it simple. Just for her. Because she is my girlfriend. Haha. I never get tried of that word even three years later. It feels like I just got together with her. I still get those little tingles every time my hands on hers or my lips on hers... The butterflies always come back, making me feel like a little kid on Christmas.

She just really makes me feel like everything's gonna be alright. Nothing will ever break us apart. Because I can already see a future with her. Going to college together, which is already happening thank god, getting married, having kids, growing old together. If I don't have a future with her... I don't wanna think about that.

Because if that happens... My world would lose all its color, happiness and eveything. It's a black and white movie. A silent black and white movie. No color. No sound.

But I'm gonna focus on the date tonight. I hope everything goes well. I put out the best table cloth that I got from mom, with the help of mom, I made pasta with her favorite sauce recipe and I set a candle in the middle and lit it gently. Perfect. Everything was just perfect. I looked at the clock to see Ally's coming in thirty minutes. Good. I have enough time to get ready.

I walked out of the kitchen and went to my room. I picked out Ally'd favorite outfit. A white t-shirt, black jeans, my awesome red leather jacket and white high tops. I asked why she loved this so much and she said it was the outfit I wore when she overcame her stage fright. I smiled and said "Me too."

After slipping on the shirt, I went to the bathroom and checked myself in the mirror. My blonde hair was in its neat but messy state. I nodded and went back to grab my jacket. After slipping that on, there was a knock on the door. I smiled. Ally was here.

Not wanting to waste anymore time, I ran to the door and opened it. I was greeted by a casually dressed Ally. I frowned in confusion. I thought she was gonna dress up tonight. But she looked beautiful anyways.

"Hey Alls." I said kissing her cheek.

"Austin... I have to tell you something." She said with a hint of guilt in her eyes. I frowned this must be bad.

"Um.. Okay. C'mon in." I said stepping aside.

"No no. I don't want to." She said. I blinked. Okay. Something is definitely wrong. I closed the door behind me and stepped out into the hallway.

"What's wrong Alls?" I asked reaching for her hand. She pulled her hand away. Ouch.

"I don't know how to say this but..." She trailed off.

"But what?" I said hoping it's not what I think it is.

"I'm breaking up with you." She whispered.

I froze. I barley got out a breath. My body couldn't move. Tears were slowly filling my eyes to the brim. Did she just say... She's breaking up with me? What did I do wrong?

"W-What?" I choked out. I felt my face wet with tears.

"I'm breaking up with you." She repeated.

"B-But... But why? W-What d-did I-I do w-wrong?" I stuttered. What did I do to deserve this? I treated her right. I listened to her. I did my everything for her. I don't get it.

"I... Found another guy." I froze again. She found someone better? I wasn't good enough for her? I was that bad that she found someone else.

"Ally... But what about us? I never hurt you. I treated you like I should be. What did I do wrong?" I asked hoarsely.

"Nothing. I guess... My love for you faded away..." She shrugged.

"Alls... I-I..." My tongue tied. I couldn't get a word out.

Love fading away? What in the world? So that means... She doesn't love me anymore... Even if I love her... She doesn't love me. Then it really hit me hard.

Ally doesn't love me anymore. And there's nothing I can do about it.

"Are you mad?" She asked.

I didn't respond. I opened the door and went inside. Then I slammed it shut. Leaving Ally in the hallway. I heard her knock again.

"A-Austin... Please. Don't be mad." I wasn't mad. I was upset. Upset that the girl I loved for years doesn't love me anymore. I heard her sigh and walk away. Away from the door. The room.

Me.

I guess that dinner for two became a dinner for one.

The past few days were horrible. Without Ally by my side anymore, I feel lost, confused, and lonely. I had every class with her. It stung to see her happy with her new boyfriend. Like I never existed. Like what we had wasn't real. As time went on, I slowly started fall off. Every time I look up, they're looking at each other happily.

When I think of Ally, Ally doesn't think of me. I was a thing of a past to her.

My grades started to fall as well. I went from straight A's to B's. Then to C's and then to D's. Soon enough, I was failing every class. I was given a tutor but it didn't work out so well. Ally was always filling my thoughts. All the happy memories we had were all I had left.

After a few months, I dropped out of college. I was done. I couldn't take the fact I couldn't focus because Ally ruined everything for me. So once the papers were filed, I packed up my apartment and moved out. So I never finished my senior year of college but it was for the best.

When I was at the airport waiting for my flight back to Miami, I got a text. From Ally... I frowned. Why did I still have her number? I opened the text and it read "Why weren't you in class today?"

I didn't answer. I turned off the phone and waited for the flight. I had almost two hours so it was gonna be a while.

And then my phone started beeping like crazy. I quickly pulled it out to find a bunch of messages from Ally.

"Austin? Where are you?"

"Class is almost over!

"Are you okay?"

"Why are you skipping class?"

"Are you in your apartment?"

"That's it. I'm coming over."

"Why is your apartment empty?"

"Did you move out?"

"Where's you new place?!"

"Austin! Please. I'm freaking out. Where are you?!"

It was an endless amount of why I wasn't here. After a few minutes, I had enough, so I responded.

"I dropped out of college. I'm going back to Miami. Have fun with out me."

I sent it. And the first text was:

"Why?"

I rolled my eyes. Why did she start caring all of a sudden? Wasn't she the one to take me out of her life?

"It's none of your business. And why should you? You didn't give a crap when you broke us up. Why bother with me when you could bother someone else. Just... Leave me alone." I sent the text without thinking and shut off the phone completely. I pulled my beanie over my face and softly cried. I did it quietly so no one hears me. Even though they already can't.

And before I knew it, boarding was called and I was on a plane back home. Once I was up in the air, I pulled put my phone. I found out Ally left me a recored message.

I plugged in my earphones and hit play.

"A-Austin. I can't believe you dropped out... I-I just wanna say... I'm sorry. I'm sorry for everything. But I can't say sorry for not loving you... My feelings changed and I'm happy now. But it sucks. I'll never see you again. The second I found you dropped out... I knew it was the end. So I'm sorry. Please. You're still my friend. Don't leave..."

And the message ended there. She's not sorry for not loving me... I knew we were too good to be true...

Guess now it's time to go back home.

Few years later

"Austin! It's four years. Let. It. Go." Dez explained to me.

"I can't okay?! I CAN'T LIVE WITH THE FACT THE GIRL I LOVED FOR SO LONG IS GETTING MARRIED TO ANOTHER GUY!" I screamed.

"Just. Go to her wedding tomorrow and congratulate her." He said. "She'll be happy you understood."

"I guess. But that means I-I lost her forever. She'll never be mine again. She's no longer happy with me. But with him. And face it Dez. My world collapsed that day. My heart broke to tiny pieces. I couldn't do anything. I couldn't think. But what did I know was, I couldn't get her back. She slipped out of my hand like jello. She moved on." I whispered. "I'm gonna live alone. Grow old. Alone. And just be. Alone."

"I'm sorry bud. It'll get better right?" He smiled.

"I don't think it can. The damage is done. And I can't fix it anymore." I said with tears spilling onto my face. "And now I'll watch her dance with another man."

"Oh. Well. I gotta go. Carrie wants me to take care of Annie." He said and then he left the room.

I sighed. I looked over to the drawer to find and old picture of Ally and I. We were so happy back then. And now when she smiles, it won't be for me. It'll be for him. She's gonna have an amazing life and I'm here.

Alone. And having a crappy life.

Right now, I'm sitting in a church with all of Ally's friends and family and her soon to be husband's family. Ally's about to come in ten minutes and everyone's chatting away. I looked up at her fiancee and walked towards him.

I tapped his shoulder. He turned around and said "Hey."

"Hi. And congrats." I said.

"Thanks. I'm really lucky to have her as my wife soon." He smiled.

"Treat her right. Make sure she's 100% happy. Don't screw up like I did." I said.

"You broke her heart?" Anger evident on his voice.

"No. I would never think of doing that. I just didn't make her happy enough. I wasn't the right guy for her. She broke mine. She dumped me for you. But she made the right choice. I wasn't worth it to her." I whispered quietly.

"Man. I'm so sorry for taking her away from you." He said with guilt in his eyes.

"It's fine. She's lucky to have you. And you're lucky to have her. I'm lucky I had her for a bit. I just thought I was gonna be in your position and marry her. Have kids and grow old. But you'll be doing that for me. Good luck with her man. She's a keeper." I smiled with a tear streaming down my face.

"Don't be upset man. She'll be happy. Maybe not with you, but she will be happy. I promise." And then he turned and walked to the alter.

I went to my seat in the second row and when I did, Ally came through the doors. She looked beautiful. More beautiful than I've ever seen her. Focus Austin. She's gonna be happy. Just move on.

Then, she finally made it down to the end. After a couple minutes, they said their vows and kissed. I sighed. Ally's married. To him.

Then everyone moved the dance floor and the newly weds started to dance.

It's really good she's happy.

I still wish she was mine. And then I would be happily dancing with her. And I still love her.

But now she's dancing with another man.

A/N: Oh my god. Guys you have no clue how hard it was to make Austin so happy and excited and boom. He's a lost puppy. And for those of you waiting for IDWTBIHT the next chapter is coming soon! Just wait! I promise it's gonna be good! Trust me. The wait is worth it. :D

Laters!

-BNYC