A New beginning

So you may recognise the name of this story or you may not either way it's ok but, to those who do recognise it, basically i know i said that i wasn't gonna continue with this story and that i was going to give it away but for some reason i found myself back on this website (i come back every now and again), reading old fanfics and i decided to read through my own story and as i was reading it i started getting all these ideas about all the things i would change and so i've decided i'm gonna rewrite it. So there is gonna be some changes but the story for the most part will be the same. So here goes, attempt number 2.

Disclaimer: I do not own Austin and Ally or anything you may recognise in this story, just the plot.

My high school life average, I was never popular but I wasn't unpopular either. I was what is known as an inbetweener, I got along with everyone. I was a straight A student and had a great group of friends that got on very well, sure we had our petty squabbles i mean what friends don't? but in the end those were forgiven and forgotten about. There was four of us, Elliot, Melissa, Sophie and I. We were the fearsome foursome (see what i did there? ;P) and did everything together. At one point during my freshman year I did develop a small crush on Elliot, and Sophie and Melissa tried everything to get us to go on a date but it was a fail everytime simply because Elliot didn't return my feelings. He told me one night while we were hanging out, turns out he had been crushing on Melissa for a while and had finally worked up the nerve to tell her after letting me down gently. I wasn't hurt to be honest my feelings had already started to diminish after the embarrassing failed attempts and it actually brought us closer as friends, go figure. Anyway a month after that Mel and Elliot started dating and they are still going strong to this day, I honestly couldn't be happier for them. Those 3 made high school so much more enjoyable and were people i could really depend on and trust whole heartedly, i'm truly grateful to call them my friends. Now Everything is changing, high school is over, I've graduated and now the summer is over as well and you know what that means...

COLLEGE!

Hey! I probably should have started this with introducing myself, My name is Allyson Dawson but i prefer to be called Ally and I'm 18 years old. I can't wait for college to start, I'm attending the Insitute of Creative and Musical arts also know as ICMA In California. I've loved music since i was a little girl so this University was the perfect choice for me, sure it's far away from Miami but it's a sacrifice i'm willing to make. My moms fine with it even though she will be on her own, my dad had a heart attack and died when i was 10 years old, it was heartbreaking time for us. So I didn't really want to leave her but she insisted, telling me that she would be fine, that the bakery would keep her busy and plus she meets up with the girls twice a week so she really wasn't on her own. I remember her words to me so cleary when i told her i got accepted but i didn't wanna leave her, she said "Follow your dreams baby and be the star i know you are,". So here i am moving on with my life creating a path for me to follow to my future.

College life here I come.

It was a crying fest saying goodbye to my friends, the tears were just streaming down my face it was bad. Standing in the middle of the airport huddle together is not a pretty sight, we were acting as if we were never gonna see each other again. Mel, soph and I were a complete wreck even Elliot was crying a little although he'll completely deny it if you bring it up, something about it being a secret and something only us four could know about. They are like the siblings I never had so it was difficult but we promised to keep in touch. However what hurt the most was saying goodbye to my mom, she is my rock, my best friend and the one I look up to for guidence. I wouldn't be half the person I am today without her by my side so knowing she wouldn't be one room away was hard for me to come to terms with but what's done is done, the flight has departed from Miami and there's no going back.

A few hours later I finally arrived at the university, I was so glad to get off the plane i'm pretty sure the guy sat next to me was passing wind every Five minutes and top it off he fell asleep with his head on my shoulder, so I had to endure his loud snoring which sounded like warthog i'm not kidding!. It was so loud my eardrums were ringing and I couldn't even put my headphones on because they broke. I really do need to get a new pair, so throughout the entire flight I had nothing to drown him out, it was a nightmare. Mental note to self; Ally Remember to buy new headphones ASAP. I'm currently sitting in my uber (1) and look out the window as we pull up to the University, it's huge I feel my eyes widen at the size of it as I step out of the car and take it all in.

"Wow," I whisper in shock. I've seen photographs but they don't do it any justice. The main building itself is tall and very modern looking that's covered in glass panels almost kind of like a convention centre with lucious green grass and big trees providing perfect share for people sitting under them. I stand by watching the students move swiftly about with their things finding out where they have to go and such, a smile breaks out onto my face and i'm brought into a trance as I observe the many different types of people attending ICMA.

"Ahem!," The uber driver coughs making me jump turning towards him.

"Your luggage miss," He says with a polite smile handing me my bags.

"Oh! yes thank you," I reach for my purse and grab some money handing it to him with a bright smile.

"Here you go,"

"Thank you," He takes the cash kindly biding me a polite farewell and hops into his car driving away.

I watch him drive away and nod my head satisifed with this experience so far. He's defo getting a 5 start rating, that was the best uber driver i've ever had, his car was so well stocked with all kinds of essentials and he got me here swiftly in one piece so no complaints from me. I love using uber but i've had some horrible people pick me up before and i'm not ashamed to say i've given some people a 1 star rating. My friends thought I was being too harsh when i only gave a 1 star rating but he was driving like a maniac, I honestly thought my life was gonna be over in that uber. My friends say I was being overdramatic but I don't think I was being dramatic enough, i'm not a confrontational person but I could've had a few choice words for him that day.

I turn to look at the school, once again in awe and take a deep breath as I put my bag over my shoulder and grab my large suitcase dragging it behind me as I step up to the building. People! Lots of people that's all I see, rushing about trying to find there way around it's quite amusing actually, but i also know that i'm about to look like that and shake my head. It's not the first time i'm going to be running about looking lost and I know it certainly won't be the last, so let's do this. I take my time walking into the main building not understanding why everyone is rushing I mean we have time, a lot of it actually. I scan the area looking for where i'm supposed to go register and stop when my eyes meet a big bold sign that says, 'REGISTRATION'.

"There we go," I mumble standing in line waiting for my turn. After waiting a good 15 mins in line I finally reach the front.

"Hi! I'm penny Smith and welcome to ICMA!, Can I have your name please?," an over perky blonde girl squeaks out. I flinch slightly as her voice goes right through me and flash the best smile I can muster up.

"Allyson Dawson," I reply

"Allyson Dawson...Allyso-Ahh! Here you are, Allyson Dawson in here contains all the information you need, class times, map of the school and the rules, just everything you need to know," she says as she hands me an information package.

I take it from her and open it up peeking inside, wow this thing is full looks like i've got a lot of reading to do and i've not even had any classes yet. I quickly close it back up and lift my head up as I hear penny continue to talk.

"You're in room 215 in the girl dormitories on the east side, it's a big building with the words Female above the glass doors you can't miss it. Here's your room key and also don't be alarmed if you see male students over there they are allowed over until a certain time which you can find out in you package,"

Penny chews on her bottom lips as she looks around the table making sure she has mentioned everything she needs to and looks back up at me with a nod.

"OK, i think that's everything, well good luck Allyson and i hope you enjoy your time here at ICMA! If you need help with anything, come find me," She finishes with a bright smile. Wow her teeth are blinding, they're so white.

"Okay, Thanks!," I smile enthusicastically holding up my information package and nod my head turning away from the table. I walk back outside in search of the east building and finally find it, it wasn't too hard to be honest I just had to follow all the other girls. I stop infront of the building and stare up at it, my home for the next four years.

I shake myself off and take a deep breath.

"Let's do this," I whisper to myself and head inside.

I wander through the corridors looking from door to door in search of room 215. You would think it wouldn't be that difficult to find a dorm room but when the place is absolutely jam packed Students old and new, it makes it a little difficult to move, never mind looking at door numbers. I reach the end of the corridor and head up stairs coming to the realisation that my room will msot likely be on the second floor.

Much to my dismay the second floor is also very busy and I shake my head sighing. This is gonna take a while. After looking from door to door, I finally find my room.

"Finally!," I squeal a little excitedly pulling my key out and recieve some odd looks from some of the other girls in the corridor. Geez It's like they've never seen some excited before but i'm not gonna let them dampen my mood. I push my key into the lock and turn it, opening the door a little to enter when I am stopped by the sound of laughter.

I look up to find 3 guys standing at the bottom of the corridor laughing at something on a phone, I observe them for a second scanning each of them like a machine. The first guy who is holding his phone was leaning against the wall was kinda cute, He has short brown hair and was a little shorter compared to the other two and gave off a skater vibe plus it definitely looked like it was something he was into given his choice in clothing. Next to him was a red head with longish swooping hair, he was the tallest out of the three, he had one hand on the wall while the other rested on his knee leaning forward as he laughed. His choice in clothing was a little unusal but each to their own, i'm not one to judge. The last guy was standing a little further away from the other two and oh my god he is hot! I'm talking greek god, swoon worthy gorgeous. I don't think i've ever seen someone so attractive before. He's quite tall and toned, he has bleach blonde hair that looks so soft and sorta has the sexy bed head look going on and if i'm being honest, i'm fighting the temptation to look like a complete weirdo and run my fingers right through it. I know for sure if Mel and Soph were here they'd be teasing me to no end for staring at them, it's not like me but I can't help it. Good thing they will never know.

I continue to watch them, well one in particular. He throws his head back with laughter and his eyes shine a little as the light from the sun rays shine through the window, Holding his stomach he stumbles backwards a little and tries to regain his balanc. I feel myself smiling in amusment and giggle to myself like i'm back in high school with a little crush. THAT finally makes me realise what I am doing and quickly turn away hoping none of them, especially the greek god saw me ogling at them. I shake my head inwardly scolding myself for being so obvious and push the door open properly to my room. I feel myself wanting to look back and turn my head for a split second taking a quick peek to find him looking straight at me and sends me a friendly smile. OH MY GOD HE'S LOOKING AT ME! I feel my eyes widen like a deer caught in headlights and rush into my room, closing the door quickly behind me.

"Real subtle Ally, real subtle," I scold myself and shake my head as I lean back against the door, dropping my bags to the floor and cover my face taking a few deep breaths.

He saw me, he freaking saw me looking at him! Just great, first day here and i've already embarrassed myself. I need to seriously learn the art of subtlety, either that or just don't stare. It's rude to do that but i couldn't help myself no woman with a brain and attraction to men could help themselves. Here's hoping I don't run into him in the next 4 years...I wish I was that lucky.

I shake myself off and grab my bags moving them away from the door as I walk further into my room raising my eyebrows as I look around surprised. It's a lot bigger than I expected, it actually looks more like a studio apartment than a dorm room, this university really goes all out. I notice a door next to me and open it up to find a bathroom with a small toilet, sink, shower and a mirror hanging on the wall.

The room was lovely grey colour with little white decorations to accent it, It had 2 big double beds a few feet apart up against the far wall, a flat screen tv hung up on the other wall with a little sofa and coffee table infront of it, there was a kitchenette with a small white table and two matching chairs. A nice little grey rug lay on the floor and there's canvas hung up on the wall that had a beautiful white rose painted on it. The sun shining through the window made it look amazing (My descirbing skills still haven't gotten much better sorry lol).

"I think i'm gonna enjoy living here," I smile to myself and grab my bags dumping them on the bed closest to the door and start unpacking them, putting them away in the closet next to the bed.

20 minutes later, I finally finish packing and flop down onto my bed closing my eyes, relaxing for moment wanting to sleep after the hectic day i've had so far. Everything runs through my mind, my mom, my friends, the new chapter in my life and even the greek god himself, I smile thinking about him.

"Geez Ally you don't even know the guy quit thinking about him," I scold myself quietly.

I'm quickly snapped out of my thoughts when the room door opens and a latina girl who is about same height as me walks in, she's wearing a white strappy top with pinkish/purpleish feathers on it, ripped jeans rolled up a little at her ankles with white sneakers and her black curly hair is tied up in a pony tail with a purple bandana on her head (I know it's not a Trish outfit but it's a raini outfit and she posted a pic of it on her insta so if you want a visual, check it out :)). I stand up quickly and send her a friendly smile,I'm a little nervous I won't lie and she looks a little intimidating, I can already feel my nerves getting the better of me and the temptation to stop myself from returning to my bad habit of chewing my hair is proiving to be a little difficult. 16 year old Ally had issues, Don't judge.

Shemakes her way over to me and sizes me up, making me feel even more intimated by the small girl but my nerves diminish slightly as she smiles and holds her hand out for me to shake.

"Hi! i'm Patrica Dela Rosa but everyone calls me Trish, you must be my new roomate," she introduces her self with a bright smile

"Yeah that's me, it's nice to meet you I'm Allyson Dawson but everyone i know calls me Ally," I introduce myself feeling my confidence coming back and sit down on my bed she she sits on hers.

"Nice to meet you to Ally, So when did you get here?," She asks getting comfortable.

"Not to long ago actually, What about you?," I ask crossing my legs and lean forward a little with my hand under my chin.

"I arrived early this morning and first thing i needed to do was give my side of the room the Trish touch, I didn't want to touch your side because I wasn't sure what type of person you were going to be plus you might not have liked it and we may have not liked each other but you seem like a cool gal and i think we are gonna get a long just fine," Trish says smiling, I smile gleefully back at her, happy that we are getting along so well.

"It's OK I wouldn't have minded i don't really know how i'm going to decorate mine yet, I think i'll get one of those big collage photo frames and stick it on the wall just above my bed with a few bits and bobs spread around, but i can understand where you are coming from with that, and I agree I think we will get along perfectly, So what are you studying?," I ask curiously standing up and grab my handbag pulling out a piece of gum popping it into my

"I just added a few animal print/colourful touches to my side to make it feel more like home and well i love fashion and all things related to it but my all time favourite would be designing clothes and this school is all about being creative and doing what you love so i'm here for designing, they have these workshops with lots of materials, sewing machines and stuff, it's amazing ally it's like my own personal heaven I honestly can't wait to get started! what about you Ally, what are you here for?," She replies enthusiastically taking the packet of gum from my hand accepting my offer and pops a piece in her mouth.

"Well i'm here for music and song writing, i've loved it ever since I was a little girl when my dad got me piano lessons and i don't know i guess it just clicked with me. I wrote my first song at the age of 7, granted it was about cupcakes my mom made so you know it wasn't amazing or anything like that, I was still proud though but as I got older they got better and I found my passion, I knew I wanted to do something music related in my life plus it keeps my connection with my dad," I reply as I look down at the floor thinking about my dad.

Losing my dad really was a horrible time for my mom and I, my dad was heavily into music and had opened a music store called sonicboom 2 years prior to his death. It was my favourite place to go and i spent majority of my time there everyday after school. he was the most generous person you could have ever met. He and my mom were so madly in love and had been ever since high school. They had the cliche love story of being high school sweethearts and i knew i wanted what they had when I grew up and I still do to this day. He was an amazing dad and I cherish every memory I had with him.

I lift my head up to find Trish looking at me curiously and I raise an eyebrow.

"What?," I ask hesitantly

"Are you okay? you went really quiet and sort went into a world of your own once you finished talking," Trish explains to me looking concerned and moves closer to the edge of her bed, leaning closer to me.

"Oh yeah, i'm fine honestly," I stop and hesitate to tell her, I mean I can talk about my father passing but i've only just met this girl and I don't want to remember our first meeting with a depressing story. I'll just give her cliff note version now and when the time is right i'll tell her the full story that way it doesn't make me seem like a debbie downer.

"Well when I said it keeps the connection with my dad, it just brought back all these memories because he is the one who got me into music, it was what bonded us and well he passed when I was 10 years old but i don't wanna make our first meeting depressing by telling you the whole story so we can save that for another time but he was great man Trish," I explain letting her know i'm willing to talk about it just not right now.

"Oh i'm so sorry Ally but as you wish, I'm here ready to listen when you are ready to tell me about it," Trish says with a sympathetic voice and send me comforting smile as reachs over rubbing my arm gently.

"Thanks Trish, I really appreciate that," I smile gratefully as I look at my new friend and roommate. You know as far as first days go today has actually been good so far, sure I embarrassed myself infront a complete stud but my roommate is really nice and I can't wait to see what is to come in this new chapter of mine.

So there you go the first re-written chapter of A new beginning. I changed the name of the school, I also know that college dorms do not normally look like that but this is fanfiction and it can be whatever you want it to be so that's what i'm having. Also if you read the original you will have noticed that i have added a few more details about Allys relationship with her Friends from Miami and her mum. So yeah I hope you guys liked it and let me know what you think. So until next time my loves bye bye x

(1) I do not own Uber.