Ch. 1
*Its the beginning of the week and Ally is getting ready for school. She goes downstairs to fix her breakfast. As she pours her juice two arms grab her and she screams, turns and tries to run but is held back. A familiar voice calms her down
Austin: Slow down Alls. It's just me.
Ally: Austin?! Oh my gosh! You almost gave me a heart attack! *Still trying to catch her breath.
Austin: Sorry. I thought you would be happy so see your best friend
Ally: I'm always happy to see you but not when you grab me from behind scaring me to death! *Playfully punches him in the arm which him affects him more than expected. He rubs it and smiles at her
Austin: You pack quite punch for someone with small hands.
Ally: Thanks.
Austin: What's for breakfast?
Ally: Didn't you eat at your house?
Austin: No, my parents already left and I didn't want to eat alone.
Ally: Ok, I could use the company too. My dad left for work already as well.
Austin: Ok, I'll get out the pancake mix. *Runs to the kitchen
*Ally laughs and leans on the counter
Ally: You can't consist your whole diet on pancakes.
Austin:(retorts back) You're one to talk pickle girl.
Ally: I don't eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You act like you can't live without pancakes.
Austin: You're right but that's just one of the many great things of being me.
*Ally laughs and rolls her eyes
*Austin pours the batter on the pan and flips the pancakes consistently
Ally: Are you ready for the big flip?
Austin: Yes ma'am. Landing pad ready. *Holds out plate. *Ally flips all four of the pancakes and they land perfectly on the target.
Austin: Bullseye!
*Puts plate down and high fives her
Ally: You're going to share right?
*Austin looks up from his plate which is halfway done already
Austin: (stuffed) Of course, I didn't plan on eating them all. *Nervously smiles at her *Ally just laughs and rolls her eyes
Ally: I'm kidding. You can have them. I'll fix my own breakfast. I was just testing you and you clearly can't be parted from your one and only love.
*Austin laughs and finishes his meal
*They head out the door and go to school. Once they arrive they go to their lockers to get their books out.
Ally: I'm off to Pre- Calculus. Have a great day *Hugs him
Austin: You too shorty *Walks off to his class which is history. One of his least favorite subjects
*During lunch
*Ally is telling Austin about their after school plans but he keeps zoning out
Ally:(irritated) Austin! Earth to Austin. Come out of la la land. *Waves hand in front of him. She takes his chocolate chip cookie and he's back in reality
Austin:(childishly whines) My cookie! *Snatches it back
Ally: Sorry you were zoned out. I called your name several times. What's wrong?
Austin: Sorry Alls, I'm just a little worn out from history today. Then coach made us run track in the hot sun like five times.
Ally: That's ok. You can relax after school. What was so bad about history? Mr. Wilson is really cool.
Austin: He's cool but strict. Listening to him for half an hour going on about the civil war is torture. I couldn't stay awake.
Ally: I'm sure it wasn't that bad. I had him last semester. He really nice once you get to know him.
Austin: Yeah, but it's a new semester now and the teachers have to be more strict so our grades can go up. Enough about my day how was yours?
Ally: Great, thanks for asking. We had a math jeopardy game in pre calculus and we're starting on a new book in language arts.
Austin: I would trade for that any day. Even if it means reading. *Shudders at the thought making Ally laugh
*After school the two teens go home. Austin hangs out at Ally's house to work on homework with her. They sit across from each other at the coffee table together
*Ally is helping Austin study for his civil war test in history class.
Ally: Ok, who was president during the civil war? *No answer. She looks at Austin to see him playing on his phone
Ally:(annoyed) Hey! Blondie pay attention! *Claps her hands and he finally looks up to see a very unsatisfied face
Austin: What?
Ally: You're not paying any attention. I'm trying to help you study.
Austin: I was paying attention
Ally: Then answer the question. Who was president during the civil war?
Austin: Uh...
Ally: I'll give you a hint. He's on the penny and the five dollar bill. He wrote the Gettysburg address
Austin: Benjamin Franklin?
Ally: No. Phone now. Give it to me.
*Puts hand out. Austin reluctantly gives it to her.
Ally: How are you ever going to improve your grade in Mr. Wilson's class if you don't study?
Austin: I'm sorry Ally. Studying is just hard and so boring.
Ally: That's why I'm trying to help you. You don't even appreciate it you'll rather play some mindless game than actually take the time to learn something important. *Walks away to the back porch. He follows her out and sits on the step next to her
Austin: I'm really sorry Allybear. I was being rude and disrespectful. You're a great teacher.
Ally:(sniffles) I just don't want to see you fail. I know you're smart. I know you can do it. You just have to try harder and put effort into it. *Hides her face of tears. Austin gently turns it back and smiles.
Austin: I'll try harder just for you. I know how much school means to you and how much you want to see me succeed in school. I want to do better.
*Hugs her tightly and she calms down.
Ally: I'm sorry I got so mad. I must be a terrible friend.
Austin: You're the best friend in the world and nothing will ever change that. We're best buds and I always treasure every moment we're together.
Ally: Awww. That's so sweet. Are you ready to study now?
Austin: Yeah, I'm ready. This time I'll pay attention.
Ally: Good.
*They go back inside and study for the rest of the evening. Around midnight they're worn out and fall asleep on the couch. Austin on one end and Ally on the other.
*The next day at the end of school Ally is at her locker packing up when suddenly she's picked up and twirled around.
Ally: What in the world?!
*Knows it's Austin as no other boy she's friends with at school would do this
Austin:(excited) I did it! I did it!
Ally: Did what?!
Austin: Something amazing!
*Puts her down and she regains her balance and her vision is back to normal
Ally: Ok, tell me what amazing thing you did.
Austin:(still excited) I past my history test! I got an A+! *Jumping up and down
Ally: Wow! That's awesome.
Austin: I owe it all to you. You're the best friend ever but you already know that.
Ally: It's not just me. You actually took the time to study.
Austin: You deserve all the credit though. You helped me become a better student. Thank you! *Hugs her tightly
Ally:(wheezily) Anytime pal. Could let go of me please so I won't pass out? *Austin releases her and she breathes normal again
Ally: We should go out and celebrate.
Austin: To Dave and Busters!
Ally:(laughs) Sure let's go.