Hey readers of the world! This is a bit of a different take on the episode Campers & Complications. Nothing else to say really, except to go on and read! Enjoy the story!


"So what do you say Ally? Will you go out with me?"

Ally hadn't expected this question out of her friend. She's been friends with him for a long time, and always thought of the boy in front of her as merely an older brother. It wasn't Austin though. It was Elliot, her old camp friend.

Ally and Elliot had met a few years back at a fine arts camp. Ally had gone there for the music, but Elliot went there for the art. The two of them barely interacted at first. But after Ally was bullied by a stuck up and snotty girl, she ran to the art room, encountering Elliot alone weaving a basket. He comforted her and confronted the mean girl to not bother Ally again; which she didn't. There on, the art room was where they hung out, so each day during their free time, Elliot and Ally spent time together. Elliot taught Ally how to basket weave and Ally taught Elliot how to play guitar. The two had great times together and both thought it was the best summer they ever had. But eventually, summer came to an end, and it was time for them to go separate ways. Ally had considered Elliot her best friend aside from Trish, and had actually developed a small crush on him. She knew to let it go though; there was no way of knowing when they would meet up again. Even with calling and e-mail, they haven't seen each other until a few days ago.

When Ally saw Elliot for the first time in years, she immediately ran up to him and the two hugged each other. He didn't even look like the boy Ally had remembered long ago. She noticed his change in height, skin tone, and ripped muscular strength. Elliot noticed Ally had obviously changed too. But her curly highlighted hair and change in clothing style appealed to the boy. He noticed that she got rid of her glasses and she noticed that he no longer had his braces.

After their mini reunion, they decided to go out to spend some time catching up with each other. Elliot and Ally talked about all the great times they spent together back at camp when Elliot mentioned he was moving to Miami. Ally took this as a surprise at first and then became glad to have her old camp buddy around again. Her former feelings for the cute brunette had started to come back. She thought of how nice it could be to go out with Elliot. They could basket weave and play guitar again just like old times.

At the thought of playing guitar, Austin crossed her mind. The feelings she continuously tried to bury in herself kept coming out and each time it was harder to put them back. She knew that he was still dating Kira and that her really liked her. Kira returned his feelings to Ally's dismay. Although, she wanted the rock star to be happy. She would hide her feelings from him in order to keep him happy. Ally wouldn't want Kira or Austin to find out that she like her best friend; especially after proving they were just friends. So to keep that peace, Ally would spend more time with Elliot.

"Sure Elliot," Ally finally says. "I'd love to go out with you."

Elliot smiles at his beautiful friend. "Great, I'll pick you up at seven?"

Ally smiles back. "Yeah. I'll see you at seven then."

"Yeah, see you." They walk in opposite directions; Ally to Sonic Boom and Elliot to home.

Elliot was thrilled that Ally had agreed to go on a date with him. He wouldn't have admitted it before, but he had a major crush on Ally ever since he saw her in the art room back at camp.

Ally however, wasn't as excited as he was. She was happy to be going out with her former crush, but the liking she had for Austin overpowered her feelings for Elliot.

The young songwriter went back to Sonic Boom to take the next shift. While working, Trish approached her.

"So…how's Elliot Ally?"

"Um, he's doing well. We went to Mini's. I'm going on a date with him tonight. He's actually moving to Miami soon. I-"

"Wait," Trish interrupts. "You're going on a date with him tonight?"

"Oh…uh…yeah…we are…" Ally tries to look around to help a customer in order to find an excuse to prevent answering any questions from Trish, but it's no use. She looks back at Trish seeing a huge grin written on her. "What?"

"You are definitely letting me pick an outfit for your date."

"Um, I don't know Trish. You can be a little…"

"A little what?"

"A little over the top."

"What? I am not over the top! If anything, I am under the top!"

Ally sighs at her friend's sudden stupidity. But Ally knows that whenever Trish becomes a bit idiotic that she is just concerned for her.

"Alright, alright," Trish says. "I promise I won't go over the top. Now please let me pick your outfit?"

"Ugh, fine. He's picking me up at seven."

"Seven? Then we need to start getting ready now! Let's go!" Trish drags Ally out of Sonic Boom, ignoring her friend's protests that it was only five o' clock.

Getting to Ally's house, Trish immediately starts throwing things out of Ally's closet after taking a quick glance at each piece. Garments were flung everywhere and one of Ally's shirts ended up on the brunette's face.

"Ooh, this is cute. How about this?" Trish pulls out a red dress down to about Ally's knees. "We just need some accessories to go with it."

"Yeah, sure," Ally agrees. Honestly, she didn't care what she would wear to her date; she couldn't get Austin out of her head. It occurred to her that she hasn't seen him in three days and had been somewhat avoiding him to hide her feelings.

In addition, Trish had Ally put on high heels and two necklaces, a short one, and a long one. Exactly at seven, Elliot was at the door and Ally came down to meet him.

"Hey Ally," he greets. "You look great."

"Thanks Elliot, you look great too." Ally sees he's wearing a short-sleeved black shirt with a blue tie and dress pants accompanied with a pair of brown loafers.

"Ready to go?" Elliot says.

"Yeah, sure."

They head out of the house and drive down to a new restaurant. It was called Pasta Garden. Not many words are exchanged between them during the ride, so the two felt a little awkward.

When they finally get there, silence is still between them, but Elliot decides to break it upon sitting at their table.

"So, Ally, you see anything good? Because I do." He flashes a smile at her and she smiles back. Ally immediately recognized the cheesy pick up line and blushes a little. And as much she'd flirt back with Elliot; it didn't feel right to her. She wanted to be with Austin, but he was dating Kira, so there'd be no way for him to be here with her.

"Um, actually, I do," Ally takes seriously.

"You do?" Elliot becomes more interested in the conversation. "Would you mind telling me what it is?"

"Yeah, I think I'm going to like the classic spaghetti and meatballs. It actually looks pretty good."

"Oh, cool. Maybe if you get a large plate, we can share it." He starts to move over to sit closer to Ally, but she interrupts him.

"That's fine Elliot. I think I'll be fine with getting a small plate."

Elliot flashes another smile, but this time, it has a little bit of sadness and disappointment. He thought since his friendship with Ally was going so well that he would've been able to get her to like him. Clearly, he had figured out something was bothering her. After thinking about it for a minute, he decided to sweet talk her one more time to see if anything will change her mood. If not, then he'll find out what is really going on. Elliot knew that he just met Ally for the first time in years, and during that time, they've grown apart. But he knows in his heart that if Ally doesn't like him back, that he will always be there as an older brother. Her happiness came first for Elliot.

"Hey Ally," Elliot says.

"Yeah Elliot?" Ally answers.

"You know how I would rearrange the alphabet?" Ally recognized this pick up line too. "I'd put 'U' and 'I' together. Wouldn't you do the same?"

"I think I would leave the alphabet the way it is. I wouldn't want it to be too confusing."

That definitely draws the line for Elliot to stop.

"Ally?" Elliot tries again.

"What?" This time instead of being kind and sweet Ally was a little aggravated and impatient.

"What's wrong?"

The question came as a little of a shock to the brunette girl, but she answered it honestly.

Ally sighs. "Well Elliot, to be honest with you, there's this person on my mind that I kind of want to be with and I can't be."

"Why not?"

"Because…it's complicated."

"It's Austin, isn't it?" Elliot caught on quick. He knew how they looked at each other. When he first got there, he saw in his eyes that he was jealous. His words implied that as well.

"Uh, what? How could you…"

"How could I know? Ally, it's a little obvious. I see the way he looks at you. And I can tell you probably feel the same way."

"Well…" Ally sighs, knowing her old camp friend is right.

"Ally, you don't have to say anything. Just listen to me first." She nods in response. "Look, I like you Ally. And, I was kind of hoping you would like me back, but I can see that you're distracted. I want to be with you, but your happiness comes first. If you don't want to be with me, then that's okay. To be honest, I feel like more of an older brother to you. I only want you to be happy, and so, I think being Austin is how you will be."

"You're right Elliot. But Austin is going out with Kira. I couldn't mess it up for them."

"Come on Ally, even I can see that Austin likes you. Maybe if he you tell him how you feel, he'll return your feelings. I think it's worth the try."

"I don't know Elliot, even if Austin does have feelings for me, he still likes Kira. I'm not going to wait to see who he really wants to be with."

"Okay Ally, but at least think about it."

"Alright, I will Elliot. Thanks."

Ally had considered telling Austin how she really feels about him, but didn't want to risk their friendship. She was jealous and it hurt her to see Austin and Kira together. And, she didn't really know what to do. Should she tell him and see if he returns her feelings while putting their friendship at risk? Or should she not tell him and watch him and his girlfriend in jealousy and pain?


"Don't you see what's going on here Austin?" Dez says. "You like Ally."

"What? Me and Ally? Dez, that's crazy!" Austin tells his friend.

"Oh, come on Austin. It's so obvious you like Ally. You are so jealous."

"No, it's not! I do not like her! I'm dating Kira! And, it's not obvious!"

"Is it? Tell me what you like about Ally." He sits down on the chair beside him and sits in a position like a therapist would.

"Well, I like how Ally is nice to everyone and tries making everyone happy."

"Uh, huh."

"I like writing songs with her."

"Mm, hmm."

"I like how I can talk to her about anything."

"Go on."

"I like the way her hair moves when she walks, and her smile, and the way she laughs. Oh, and whenever we hug, I feel like the most amazing person in the world. No one makes me feel that way. Not even Kira gives me that…"

Dez smirks at Austin coming to realize his feelings.

"...that feeling…"

"Now do you see Austin?"

"Yeah…I do. Oh man, I-I like Ally." The thought pleased Austin, but he still liked Kira. He was so confused, and didn't know what to do.

"You should tell Ally, you know."

"But, I'm dating Kira. And, she probably likes Elliot. Trish even told me that they're on a date right now."

He frowns in confusion. Austin really was jealous. He didn't want Ally and Elliot to be together. Even if it seemed like that they were perfect together, he now wanted to be with her. But he still wanted to be with Kira. Austin is so unsure of whom to choose that it hurts his brain. His heart tugs at picking Ally and the other part of him tugs toward Kira. If he remains with Kira, everything should be fine, right? If he chooses Ally, there's the chance of her not returning his feelings and on top of that, it might cost the price of their friendship and partnership. Austin was stuck in the mud, and didn't know how to get out of it. To him, picking between Ally and Kira was like choosing a favorite of one of the songs Ally wrote him.

"Dez…what am I going to do?"

"Follow your heart Austin. And personally, I think you should pick Ally over Kira. You said yourself that whenever you hug Ally that Kira never gives you."

"True, but things would get too complicated. And, Kira won me a panda!"

"That's not the point Austin!"

"Come on, I'm perfectly happy with her. My feelings for Ally will all blow over."

"Oh, really? You're perfectly happy with her? So, you wouldn't mind it if Ally and Elliot started dating?"

"No, of course not! I'm fine with Kira being my girlfriend and Elliot being Ally's boyfriend."

"Austin…"

"Give it up Dez! Isn't it clear that Ally and I should be together?"

"Uh, Austin! Did you hear what you just said?!"

"Of course I did! I said Kira and I should be together!"

"But-"

"Look Dez, I have to go."

Austin runs out of the practice room, but doesn't know where to go. He stops when he's out of Sonic Boom.

"What am I going to do?" he says to himself. "Do I pick Ally….or do I pick Kira?" Austin tries to mentally sort out the positives and negatives of picking one girl over the other, but it just gets all jumbled up in his head. "Why is this so complicated?"

What was Austin supposed to do? He didn't want to hurt anyone. His feelings confused him, and Austin kind of wishes he didn't fall for Ally, but he couldn't help it. Ally was so perfect to him, but he didn't want to hurt Kira especially after proving to her that neither of them liked the other. But, he starts leaning to the option of picking Ally. The thing is though, is telling Ally his feelings worth the try?


How do you think that turned out? This is a bit of a last minute thing since Campers & Complications is airing tomorrow. I happened to already to see the next episode's clip, and it's...well let's say interesting. ;) Clearly, in this Elliot is an Auslly shipper so I thought that I'd have him be that way instead of being rejected by Ally or whatever. I thought it would be a little different this time. Tell me what you think! :)

Reviews are appreciated!