Hey! This one shot is kind of based off the song Haunted by Taylor Swift,except there will definately be a happy ending,because,well,I'm a sucker for happy endings :)
Disclaimer: I don't own Austin and Ally,Haunted by Taylor Swift ,or sorry by the Jonas Brothers!
Warnings: None really
Pairings: Austin/Ally
Most of this story Austin's acting like a jerk,but there will be auslly at the end,don't worry.
The first time I realized he was drifting away,was about 9 months into our relationship. I had texted him asking if he wanted to meet me at my fathers store,Sonic Boom,where we would always meet up. He didn't reply for 3 hours and when he finally did,all it said was "sorry,can't,busy". I kind of just took that as an answer,because I didn't want to be one of those overly attached girlfriends.
The second time,was when we were actually hanging out. I walked to Austin's house,wanting to talk to him and see if he wanted to write a song,and he let me in. His eyes,usually filled with love and happiness when we're together,now turned cold and dark,as if the light in him just shut off,and only left darkness behind. We managed to write a song,but in complete and utter awkwardness,as if we were strangers. I asked him what was wrong,and he just told me it was nothing and brushed me off,turning his gaze towards the keyboard again. I just sighed and left it alone,since he obviously didn't want to talk about it.
The third time was when I really started to get worried,I was working at Sonic boom,and Austin and Dez were talking in the corner. Austin was throwing glances my way,and they weren't 'hey look there's my gorgeous girlfriend' glances,they were more like 'I'm saying stuff about you and not good stuff either'glances. Once they finished talking,Austin walked passed me standing behind the counter,and walked out of the store. I watched him walk out,then Dez came up to me and gave me a smile.
"Don't worry about him Ally,he's just grumpy"Dez said,I smiled slightly at the goofy boy in front of me. I'm glad Dez tells me not to worry,because he's Austin's best friend,and he knows better then anyone,but somehow,I really wish Austin was here and everything would go back to normal,and he was the one making me smile.
The fourth time was the final straw for him,because he walked into the store and all he said was "Ally,I think our relationship has been a mistake,so I'm sorry,but we have to end it" then just walked out. I gaped at his retreating figure,and when he was out of eyesight I ducked behind the counter and sobbed. Luckily the store was empty,so no one was there to see me acting like this.
It was a few weeks later that I finally decided that he didn't deserve my tears,my love,or me in general. Sure,he was my bestfriend,but he broke that off with everything else.I was going to give him a piece of my mind,and I was going to do that by doing the one thing that I can do better than any other things,and that's write a song,and sing it to him. Which is perfect,because there's a local singing competition coming up,and I know for sure Austin is going to be there,since he's one of the celebrity judges,did I mention he's only a celebrity because of my songs?
It was a few days later,and it was the day of the singing competition. I arrived at the theater they were having it in,and went backstage with my acoustic guitar in hand(1).
"Ally Dawson,you're up next" The stage manager said,I nodded and did some of my vocal warm ups. The performance before me ended and they closed the curtain so I could go out and get ready. The stage crew grabbed a stool for me to sit on,before I walked out and sat on the stool. The stage manager counted down from 5,then the curtains opened and they announced my name. I saw the look of shock cross Austin's features,and I smirked to myself.
"I'm Ally Dawson,and I'll be singing a song I wrote called Haunted" I said into the mic,not letting my eyes leave Austin's. I started playing the chords,and took in a deep breath.
You and I walk a fragile line
I have known it all this time
but I never thought I'd live to see it break
it's getting dark,and it's all too quiet
and I can't trust anything now
and it's coming over you like its all a big mistake
I sang looking directly into his eyes,he looked down at his clipboard,then returned his gaze to my eyes.
Ohhhh I'm holding my breath
won't lose you again
something's made your eyes go cold
I hold that note,and close my eyes remembering that one day when I first noticed his eyes get darker and colder. This was the only time my gaze left Austin's all night.
Come on,Come on
Don't leave me like this
I thought I had you figured out
somethings gone terribly wrong
you're all I wanted
Come on,Come on
don't leave me like this
I thought I had you figured out
Can't breathe whenever you're gone
Can't turn back,now I'm haunted
I sang the chorus with as much passion as I could,and I could tell the other judges were impressed,Austin,not so much.
Stood there and watched you walk away
from everything we had
but I still mean every word I say,to you
He will try to take away my pain
and he just might make me smile
but the whole time I'm wishing it was you,instead
oh oh,I'm holding my breath
wont see you again
something keeps me holding onto nothing
I'm actually in tears now,looking into Austin's golden orbs. He actually looked guilty as he saw my eyes sparkle with tears,good,he should be.
Come on,Come on
Don't leave me like this
I thought i had you figured out
somethings gone terribly wrong
you're all I wanted
come on,come on
don't leave me like this
I thought I had you figured out
can't breathe whenever you're gone
Can't turn back,now I'm haunted
I know,I know,I just know
You're not gone,you can't be gone,no
Come on,come on
Don't leave me like this
I thought I had you figured out
somethings gone terribly wrong
won't finish,what you started
come on,come on
Don't leave me like this
I thought I had you figured out
Can't breathe whenever you're gone
cant go back,I'm haunted
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
You and I walk a fragile line
I have known it all this time
Never ever thought I'd see it break
never thought I'd see it(2)
I finish with my eyes closed,tears running down my face. When I open them,I see the audience and the judges are all cheering,except for one particular judge. He was just staring at me,mouth open in shock. I sighed and the curtains closed,I stood up off the stool and walked off the stage. I find my best friend Trish,and Dez standing there. I didn't even know they were here. Yes,I still talked to Dez,even though he's friends with Austin.
"You did great Ally!" Trish squealed pulling me into a hug,I smiled and wiped my tears away,Dez pulled me into a hug after Trish let go.
"You know,Austin's going to realize that song was for him"Dez said and I shrugged.
"I know,but who cares"I replied and turned to watch the rest of the performers, once they were all finished,I watched as three judges came onto the stage,but not Austin.
"Ok,we know you all want to hear who the winner is,but we have one more performance!" One judge shouted into his microphone,everyone cheered and the lights dimmed. The judges walked off stage where we were standing,while Austin walked past us and onto stage,casting me a glance.
I stood there shocked,he's singing? What?! I turned to Trish and Dez,who had guilty looks on their faces.
The lights turned back on and everyone cheered as they saw Austin on stage with a guitar.
Broken hearts and last goodbyes
Restless nights but lullabies
Helps to make this pain go away
I realize I let you down
Told you that I'd be around
Buildin' up the strength just to say
I'm sorry
For breakin' all the promises that I wasn't around to keep
It's all me
This time is the last time I will ever beg you to stay
But you're already on your way
Filled with sorrow, filled with pain
Knowing that I am to blame
For leavin' your heart out in the rain
And I know your gonna walk away
Leave me with the price to pay
Before you go I wanted to say
Yeah
That I'm sorry
For breakin' all the promises that I wasn't around to keep
And it's all me
This time is the last time I will ever beg you to stay
But you're already on your way
I can't make it alive on my own
But if you have to go, then please girl
Just leave me alone
'Cause I don't want to see you and me going our separate ways
Begging you to stay
If it isn't too late
I'm sorry
For breakin' all the promises that I wasn't around to keep
It's all me
This time is the last time I will ever beg you to stay
But you're already on your way
But you're already on your way
(2)
A lot of the time in that song,he subtly looked over at me. I tried to avoid his gaze,but it was almost impossible. When he finished,everyone cheered and screamed and clapped,except for me.
"Can I just say something?"Austin said into the microphone "I need to say this,can Ally Dawson please come onto the stage?"He asked,I slowly and hesitantly walked onto the stage.
"Ally,I'm so,so,so sorry! I thought that we were a mistake because I was just being stupid,but I realized,I love you,and I was just scared of loving somebody so much,so I let you go,and that was the biggest mistake I've ever made" He said and looked me in the eyes,I looked down at the floor,trying my hardest not to cry.
"Austin,I don't know if I can forgive you,you were a huge jerk to me" I said,the crowd booed and I glared at them. Austin gave me his famous puppy dog eyes and grabbed a hold of my hand.
"Please Ally,I love you" He said,almost in tears. I sighed and smiled slightly,nodding my head,he grinned and pulled me in for a kiss. The crowd cheered and we smiled into the kiss.
I was haunted,but I'm not anymore,because my Austin's back,and I don't think he's going anywhere soon.
Wow,that felt like it took FORever to write! But whatever! I love Haunted by Taylor Swift,even though it's an older song,I AM OBSESSED! I'm a huge Swiftie,I've said that in,like,all of my stories,but just thought you should know!
(1) I know Ally/Laura can't play guitar,but for the sake of the story,let's say she can! And this is based after Ally gets over her stage fright.
(2) Haunted by Taylor Swift,I don't own it.
(3) Sorry by the Jobros,I miss them a lot,I used to LOVE them,I still do,I just don't see them around as much! I don't own this song.
Ready,Set,Rock!
Mel :)