ALLY'S POV
"Dad...?" I ask him. He smells of alcohol and reeks of something out of a sewer. "Please get some sleep and take a shower."
"Who the hell do you think you are!? You little bitch. Get out of my way."
I sigh. This doesn't even phase me anymore. He's been like this for almost 5 years. It all started when my mother was murdered.
Apparently my parents had made some sort of illegal deal with the wrong people, and the money they owed came back to haunt them. My dad tried desperately to pay the debt, but when he came up short, who ever they owed, came for revenge. They come to our house in the middle of the night and shot my mom. Dad and I would've been killed to, if it weren't for us being at the store to buy something for my school project.
Which is why he blames me for everything. He said that if we hadn't needed to go to the store, he could've been there to save her.
Sometimes, I do feel like it's my fault, and every time my father hits and kicks me and calls me useless, it's just a reminder.
"Alright dad. I'm just going to go to my room then."
I lay in my bed and cry myself to sleep, which I do very often in fact. And dread school in the morning.
"Ms Dawson you're late." My teacher says when I arrive to first period.
"I know. I'm sorry" I say.
The reason I'm late, is because I had another run in with my dad. He was beyond angry this morning and threw a few punches and kicks to my face, So I tried as much as i could to cover my black eye with make up.
He just nods and points to an empty seat in the back of the room.
I make my way over to the seat with my head down as people stare and laugh. Yeah, did I forget to mention? In school, I'm not really...popular. I only have one friend. Well, SECRET friend. Her name is Trish, and she's pretty popular. But the thing is, I don't want her to suffer for talking to me, so in school she puts on an act and pretends to hate me like everyone else.
"Mr Moon, care to explain why YOU'RE late?" The teacher asks as a certain blonde haired devil walks in the room. God, I swear Austin Moon is the most obnoxious guy you'll ever meet in the senior class here at Marino High.
He walks around like he owns the place,and everywhere he goes, girls give them their numbers and fling themselves at him. But not me, no. I absolutely hate him. He's bullied me ever since freshman year when I accidentally spilled my spaghetti on him during lunch. Stupid thing to hold a grudge over, but he got what he wanted. I'm a nobody here.
He gives our teacher some lame excuse and then walks to the back of the room where I'm sitting- oh crap. Is he? Yupp.
He takes the seat exactly one chair away from mine and glares. 'Jerk' I mouth once I see he's staring. 'Bitch' he mouths back.
This is going to be a long day.
AUSTIN'S POV
I hit the snooze button on my alarm signalling its time for me to get up an get ready for school. Ugh. I literally hate that place. But, I'm 17 and a senior. So at least this is it.
I walk out of my house and to my car, when my phone rings and I see it's Dez, my best friend.
"Sup Dez. What's up?"
"Oh, umm. I wanted to see if you could pick up some Starbucks on your way?"
"Sorry buddy, I wish I could, but I have to go pick up Cassidy"
"It's cool. I'll just get Elliot to do it."
"See you later then" I say, and then hang up.
Cassidy is my girlfriend. My hot, but annoying, clingy, and needy girlfriend as a matter of fact. She called me last night and asked if I could pick her up today, so that's where I'm headed now.
"Austy!" She screams once she gets in my car. "I missed you baby!"
I don't even get to reply because the next thing I know, she's connecting her lips to mine. I know that when you kiss someone, it's supposed to give you this feeling, but with Cassidy, I feel nothing.
Honestly, I don't even know why I've been dating her the past three months. I think she just uses me to gain popularity since I have this bad boy reputation for snapping at Dawson freshman hear. God, I really hate her.
She continues kissing me for a while, and that's when I realize I'm late for school.
Hey, even though I hate school, there's no point in ditching or not doing the work, because then I wouldn't graduate, and I'd be stuck there for another year.
"Mr Moon, care to explain why YOU'RE late?" My first period teacher Mr Conley asks.
Well, I can't exactly say I was late because I was making out with my girlfriend for twenty minutes in my car...So I give him some lame excuse and say that I overslept. Clearly UNoriginal, but he bought it.
I start heading towards my usual seat in the back of the room, but then I see Dawson has already claimed it. And what's with her wearing make up? She never wears make up.
I groan and take the seat a chair away from her and send her a glare.
'Jerk' she mouths. I roll my eyes and mouth back. 'Bitch'
ALLY'S POV
school went by so slowly today! Ugh, and Austin would not stop bugging me. He just makes my life even worse than it already is.
I get home, and see that my dad's nowhere around. Thank God. So I head up to my room and get on my laptop since its Friday and I have no homework.
I open up my email and begin writing to my cousin Brooke up in New York. She's a year older than me and attends NYU.
Me and her have always been close since we were little, and she's probably the only one who knows what my father did. I say 'Did' because I told her that he had finally stopped a year ago. Lie. But I wanted her to stop worrying about me and enjoy college. I can't wait until my senior year is over, because I've applied, been accepted, and next year I'll be attending NYU as well! It will be so amazing to see Broke in person instead of sending pictures and emails all the time.
I'm about to hit send, when the message light signalling an incoming email, flashes green.
you have (1) New email from pen name: themusicdude
"Hey grandma, I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday and let you know that your present is on its way. Love ya and I'll you soon!"
hmm. Probably the wrong email. Since obviously, it's not my birthday, and I'm...not a grandma.
message sent.
Thatshygirl123: thank you for that lovely email, but last time I checked, it's not my birthday, and I'm not a grandma. I think you got the pen name wrong? Lol.
You have (1) New email: 're:reply
Themusicdude: oh really. Sorry about that. I meant to send it to my grandma's pen name. I still don't know how I sent it to "I_love_cats" and it ended up in your inbox. Sorry about that.
Thatshygirl123: it's ok, I mean, I suspect your a little boy right? You know sending that to your grandma...
Themusicdude: please. That's where you're wrong honey. I'm not little or a boy. I'm a man.
Thatshygirl123: oh really...I bet I'm older than you.
Themusicdude: doubt it.
Thatshygirl123: then how old are you? Hotshot.
Themusicdude: seventeen. You?
Thatshygirl123: as if I'm going to tell you. For all I know, you could be a 50yr old psycho manic posing as a teen to kidnap me.
Themusicdude: if I were going to kidnap you, don't you think I'd have been emailing you before? Getting info on you?
Thatshygirl123: fine. I guess you have a point.
Themusicdude: awesome. Now you know I'm not a 50yr old pervert. So once again, how old are you? Cupcake.
Thatshygirl123: oh flattery and sarcasm will get you nowhere hotshot. But fine. I'm seventeen too.
Themusicdude: pfft. And you thought you were older than me.
Thatshygirl123: ugh. Why am I even talking to a complete stranger?
Themusicdude: Hey, I don't know cupcake. You're the one who replied and started a conversation.
Thatshygirl123: No I didn't! I just told you that you sent it to the wrong email.
Themusicdude: if you didn't start a conversation, then why do you keep replying? Hmm...? ;)
Thatshygirl123: whatever. -.- I'm going to bed.
Themusicdude: aww come on cupcake, it's only four in the afternoon. Why so early? Don't you wanna talk to me? Lol. I'm jk, but seriously. Why so early?
Thatshygirl123: yes. I know it's only four, but I'm tired and I'm going to sleep. hotshot.
Themusicdude: Oohh. So is that my nickname now? Hotshot? If that's the case, I guess I'll call you cupcake from now on.
Thatshygirl123: please don't.
Themusicdude: to late. Night cupcake!
Thatshygirl123: you enjoy annoying me don't you -.-
Themusicdude: MAYBE.
Thatshygirl123: whatever hotshot. I'm going offline now.
Themusicdude: sleep tight!...cupcake... ;)
I turn off my laptop once I sent the email to Brooke. The ACTUAL reason I got online.
I hate to admit it, but whoever that guy was made me smile for the first time in a while. Even though he's extremely annoying. I just wonder who he is...
AUSTIN'S POV
once I drop off Cassidy at her house after school, I head home where I find my mother making pancakes.
You see, I'm in love with pancakes, and I literally can eat them every and any time of day.
"Thanks mom" I say stuffing my mouth.
"No problem dear. But did you remember to send your grandma a birthday email?"
"Shit." I mutter under my breath. But I guess she hears me because she replies
"Austin! Don't curse. And if you forgot, just go on and do it now."
"Alright" I sigh. "I'll be up in my room."
The first thing I do is shut my door and grab my laptop. I compose a small birthday email and send it to my grandmother. At least I thought I did...
you have (1) New email from pen name: Thatshygirl123
"Thank you for that lovely email, but last time I checked, it's not my birthday, and I'm not a grandma. I think you got the pen name wrong? Lol."
hmm. Why not have a little humorous fun with this "shy girl"?
-x-
We ended up having a casual conversation, and we even have stupid nicknames for each other. It started out as a joke, but somehow, this girl intrigued me, and she's my age. now I just want to keep talking to her...there's always tomorrow to tease and annoy her. ;) in a friendly way though. She seems too nice and down to earth for anyone to treat badly...
There you have it guys. The first chapter to my new story. I really hope you guys like it, and I'd appreciate if you left a review telling me if you want me to continue. Thanks and love you guys! :))
Disclaimer: I do not own Austin and Ally