Hey guys, this is my first fanfic. It is the first chapter to the Austin and Ally story "April 23rd". This particular section is Austin's POV. Love the show! However, I don't own it, wish I did but I don't (I especially would like to own the Austin half :3 jk)! Hope you like it! Please tell me what you think! –ng7

I pinched the corners of my tee and fluffed it up before I slipped into the gray sports jacket. I start toward the door then quickly double back to the mirror to flatten my hair. What's all the fuss about? The evil side of me said. It's Ally Dawson. That shut him up. As I walked out the front door I snatched my new car keys off the hook.

When I slid into the driver's side, I was careful not to ruffle my clothes. As I drove down the ordinary Miami lanes toward Ally's house I couldn't help but think… I can't believe I am going on a date with Ally. I always thought she'd end up with Dallas. Just the thought of his name made me grimace. That "nice guy" broke Ally's heart. I hate him. Why! Why do I hate him? Ugh, I am so confused.

Before I knew it I was in front of Ally's house. It looked warm and kind, with flowers blooming out front. Warm and kind like Ally. I shook myself. It is just our first date. True, but you have known her for awhile… Shut up! He did. I unlocked the car and did a final check on my hair. You're fine, just go! Okay, okay. I head up to the house. You're pathetic. You're never this nervous before a gig. Just calm down!

"Ding Dong!" The door immediately opened. Please be Ally, please be Ally. Of course it wasn't.

"Hi Mr. Dawson."

"Hello Austin." He said slowly. Suddenly there was an edge to his voice, "If you lay a finger on her..." Then he did the cliché "I am watching you" thing with his fingers and backs away from the door revealing Ally.

Wow. And I mean wow. Her outfit was nothing special, but of course she looked beautiful. She was wearing a red and white polka dotted dress with a thick white ribbon emphasizing the thin curves of her waist. Her hair was a chocolate cascade of curls flipped over her left shoulder with a small diamond hair pin holding her bangs back. Her makeup was minimalistic except one thing that caught my eye… Why is she wearing so much lipstick? I couldn't help but think, Austin, open your eyes! Ally likes you, she is trying to get your attention; the lipstick is just a suggestion… I gave myself a mental shake.

"Are you ready to go?" trying to be polite as possible, I hold out my hand to help her down the step which she accepts. To my surprise and delight she doesn't let go and we practically skip down the walk, hand in hand. I told you!

As I open the door for her, Ally asks, "So, where are we going?"

"It's a surprise." Weak. STUPID STUPID STUPID!

"I am so excited! It's kinda strange to be going on a date ya know, because we've been friends so long."

"Yeah," WEAKER!

"Yeah…" She said awkwardly. It is the first five minutes and it already sucks!

"Soooo…"

"Soooo…" Man this blows!

"How's Sonic Boom doing?" Why ask that! I spend 99% of my time there!

"Oh my gosh, it has been a mad house!" she says right as we pull up to Suzy's Soups. Well that was the most boring conversation ever.

"We're here. You can peek now." I say jokingly.

"Yay! Soup! Maybe we can share one of those giant bread bowls."

"Totally!" I jump out of my seat and dart to the other side of the car to open her door.

"What a gentleman." She says, sounding flattered. Yay you finally did something right for a change!

"Yes ma'am." I can't help but laugh and Ally immediately joins in. I take her hand and we walk in.

"Table for two please." I tell the hostess.

"Holy cow! Are you Austin Moon! I mean of course, a table for you and your date."

"Thank you." I reply. Out of the corner of my eye I can see Ally give the hostess a "stay away from him" type look. Ah, she's getting defensive, nice. She seats us at a small, private table (thank goodness) and sets down the menus.

"So what do you want?" I ask looking at the menu.

"I don't mind, whatever you want."

"You sure?"

"Positive."

"Okay…" I say looking up and down the menu. "How about something creamy like potato soup leek soup in one of those big bread bowls you mentioned."

"Sounds perfect!" she said right as our server walked up.

"So are you about ready to order." She said in a kind southern drawl.

"Yes we would like the creamy potato leek soup in one of those big bread bowls and two Cokes." Why didn't you ask her what drink she wanted? STUPID! STUPID! STUPID!

"Okay…" she says finishing her notes. "Your food will be out shortly."

"Thank you." I add as she darts to the next table. "Sorry I forgot to ask what drink you wanted. Hope you like Coke."

"Cokes great, thanks." When she finishes we both sit there not daring to look into the others eyes. This continues for a few more seconds before…

"So, Austin, hate to talk business on our date," I couldn't help but notice how she said our. I quite like the way it sounded. Our, we, us, Austin and Ally, Ally and Austin… "but I just wanted to tell you that I am working on lyrics to a new song."

"Really, what's it about?"

"Love…"

"Love?"

"Love." Hmm… love…

"Love…" How I love that word.

"Is there something wrong, because last time I tried to write a love song you totally hated it."

"No, I think it is about time we wrote a love song." We… song… love.

"Okay. I will have to tell you the lyrics later, I kinda forgot them. But it is a little slower than what we normally write if that is okay…"

"Perfect." I say then I see the waitress coming with our food.

"Here's your food. Be careful it is hot. I also brought you too extra bowls and a ladle."

"Thank you." And she leaves. We eat in silence. Austin, you got to get the ball rolling, working up to another moment like that is gonna take some work. But before I can speak, Ally clears her throat and starts to speak.

"So, did you hear about Trish's new job?"

"Yeah, I didn't even know there was such a thing as a sock store."

"Apparently there is."

"Yeah, so don't tell Trish or Dez this, but Dez told me that he was going to ask Trish out to the movies."

"Really?" She gasped.

"Yeah, Dez like legit has a crush on Trish." Then we both start giggling like little girls. Dang, it is like you two weirdos are made for each other. The little devil in my mind mocks.

There isn't much conversation after that, a bit of ramble about how amazing the soup is, talk about recent school assignments and dull stuff like that.

After we were done eating, I paid the bill and we went to get in the car.

"Crap! I just remembered I was supposed to pick Trish up an hour ago, oh she'll be having a complete conniption by now."

"No prob, we can pick her up right now."

"Oh, thank you Austin you're the best! Do you know where it is?"

"Yeah on the edge of the city, we can take the freeway there and be there in just less than an hour."

"Oh Austin, you're the best." And she wraps her thin arms around my waist.

"Yeah I know." I tease as I smooth down her hair. Like silk. She giggles and shakes her head a bit.

"I will have to call Trish to tell her I am coming." I waited. "Well, she didn't answer. Maybe she still has her phone off for work."

"Maybe." But I seriously doubt Trish is a good enough employee to actually do that.

"I hope you don't mind if we still go, just to check on her."

"Yeah, no sweat." This is the perfect excuse for me not to take her home.

"Okay then, we better get going."

"Okay." And we quietly get into the car.

Throughout the next half hour, Ally keeps frantically checking her phone for messages from Trish when all of a sudden…

"Crack! Ting ting!" and smoke is rising from the engine.

"Oh my gosh!" Ally yells. "Your car is on fire!"

"Get out of the car and call a repair man!" I yell. We both jump out the car and then push it over to the side of the road.

"Nice ending to our date." Pathetic date, I correct.

"Oh, it's not so bad." Then there was a clap of thunder and rain started cascading down on us. How perfect.

"Figures." Ally grimaced. I took off my jacket and wrapped it around her bare shoulders.

"At least we're together." Ally says. This makes me want to lean in. Am I moving to fast? I immediately disregard this thought when I see Ally's over glossed lips starting to pucker, her eyes closed. I lean in, my face so close to hers that I could count her freckles. Our lips are so close now that I can feel the heat radiating off them…

"I am gonna make, make, make you do a double take!" Ally slowly pulls back her lips and leans back to answer her caller who is undoubtedly Trish. Ally answers it and puts it on speaker while I stand there, still leaned in, to bemused to move.

"Hello" answers Ally's clear, ringing voice.

"Hey Ally! Guess who just went on a date with Dez?"

"You did!"

"She did." added Dez in the background. Ally and I looked at each other with wide eyes.

"Wow!"

"Are you still with Austin?"

"Yeah."

"Oh, sorry. Didn't mean to interrupt your smooching."

"We weren't smooching!" Ally countered even though that was exactly what we were going to do.

"Yeah, right." that made Ally roll her eyes. "So, I just was calling to tell you that Dez picked me up three hours ago to take me to the new Zaliens. So I wanted to tell you that you didn't have to pick me up."

"You could have told me that earlier." Then she hung up. Her anger reminded me of a ferocious kitten that thinks it's a lion. Ally then shrugged returned her phone back to her purse and started to lean in. I leaned in.

This time her lips did touch mine. Her lips were warm and full. This was the first time I have ever kissed a girl, hard to believe I know. It sent tingles up my spine and made my stomach churn. It was that kiss that made me want more and I knew that this would be a long and happy relationship.

Remember, this will soon be posted from Ally's perspective so keep reading! And remember to tell me what you think!