She's not you.
Everything seemed pretty much to go well.
Austin and Piper have been going out for the past few months,so have Ally and Gavin. The two couples really seemed to get along together. They even went out a couple of times.
Fortunately,Gavin was not the jealous type so he didn't mind Austin and Ally's long writing session for new song. Actually Ally had to write them with Gavin too,but maybe that piano belongs to the blonde and the brunette after all.
Those two could never get separated from each other: they have been partners for God knows how long and were extremely busy for Austin's new tour and songs.
He used to call them two sides of a coin,because they literally needed each other. The idea of them being "better together" didn't bother at all Piper too.
She knew those two couldn't basically breathe without each other's opinion.
They had been so supportive of each other in these past years and...man,it's like they are the perfect couple. But no,Austin had made clear multiple times that the only girl capable of making his heart beat was her. He trusted him. Austin Moon wasn't like all of those untrustable and reckless star. He was a good,puppy and maybe sometimes childish guy. But that's why she loved him.
Sure,Ally had been important for him..in more than a friend type of way.
Piper aks herself everyday why didn't he tell her "I love you" yet. Those three words could have totally change her life forever. No one ever told her that and she definitely wants him to do it. She can feel it. He is the one.
Se bets Gavin already told Ally. That's why they look so happy. Not that they aren't,Austin makes her laugh with his adorkableness,but...whenever he is around Ally,he always acts like he has to impress her. Maybe it's just a stupid feeling,she needs to shake off.
Because if she keeps it inside,she'll probably burst into tears.
Changing the subject (literally) Ally had felt pretty amazing these past months. She couldn't believe she could have actually found someone perfect as Gavin. He literally had no flaws at all. Her and Trish had finally found the perfect one. Literally. She used to think she wasn't even worthy for him...at their beginning of their...relationship? She didn't know how to call it yet. Weird.
Ally was serious now though. No more doubts,no more hesitations. No more awkwardness. She was determinated to go further and further with this. This time,no turning back.
For the first time after a long long time she doesn't regret giving up on Austin.
What else could she have possibly done after all?
She was happy,he was happy. That's what should have mattered right?
Plus they are partners and best friends.
Nothing can go wrong. Maybe.
That was it,until one day,casually at Austin's home she found a piece of paper in his basket. He had gone downstairs to talk with his mom for some minutes. While there,Ally took advantage to explore his room a little bit. Not that she didn't know it but she wasn't really into all of his stuff,despite being with him basically everyday,and a journey through his things could have been helpful.
Dougie the dolphin was between his pillows. She ran her little fingers through the sheets not really sure what to do. Fortunately there wasn't any dust even if she didn't expect Austin to be the kind of guy to tidy his room up. She sat on his mattress for a while. Thinking. Of course it was comfortable. Not that she has never tried it before. She still remembers those nights.
Gavin hasn't cancelled their memories.
She remembered them laying on his bed,staring at the ceiling talking about the most random things in the world,being careful not to wake his parents up.
Usually it got late everytime so she had found herself sleeping on her chest multiple times,getting the most incredible feeling in the world,by his warmth.
Of course,they don't do that anymore. And she doesn't do it with Gavin either. For some reason she can't even think about the picture. He is supposed to do that with Piper now.
Maybe he already does.
Ally sighed at the thought. It wasn't their special thing anymore.
Gavin didn't leave that pancake scent on her skin. He didn't smell like Austin. Not that his smell wasn't nice,but it was like an animal thing. Once you smell someone,you just keep it in your mind,so when you smell once again,you know who that is.
She felt uncomfortable thinking about this,so she swept away everything about him. Screw it,Austin was the one who told her to move on and she was happy with Gavin. He made her felt loved. She smiled at the thought.
She suddenly found herself thinking about the difference between Austin and Gavin. The thing is that,after a lot of time,she had finally come to a conclusion.
Gavin was sweet,hot,talented,kind,polite,funny,charmy,attractive,cute,sexy,dork every single positive adjective of this planet.
But...he was not Austin.
Stupid blonde child. Ugh. Why was he so special? (A/N:MY LIFE))
She couldn't see him in other guys. She tried too though,but she didn't succedeed.
Austin Monica Moon wasn't like any kind of guy. Compared to him,every guy on the planet seemed ugly and useless to her.
Ok,let's stop right here. It's like she is having second thoughts while Austin is probably not. Piper was basically perfect.
Her attention was now directed towards a bunch of crumpled sheets in his basket. What has Austin Moon been so operative about?
She shouldn't have. She shouldn't have looked into his things.
It was probably some kind of song about Piper. He was trying to write one on his own for her. That's why she didn't know about it.
Ugh,cute Austin Moon she can't help but feel a bit jealous. First Cassidy,the her,now Piper? That guy literally used songs with all the girls.
She remembered when he had to sing "stuck on you".
Its writing process was rushed,and its purpose was to impress the terrible critician,yet he sang it to her,like he really meant those words.
They never really talked about that after it,cause it's what they usually do: try to avoid each other's feelings.
She was extremely curious now. She had to know what was in those pieces of papers. She opened one of them carefully,like it was one of those auto-destructive-in-10-seconds messagges. Above it,some confused phrases written in his childish handwriting.
It feels a bit strange to say,
But I met a girl today,
She took me so far away...
for everything that I have to say...
Mmm...Not bad. She thought.
The song had really simple lyrics, but it really seemed that he deeply felt those worlds.
The amount of fathomless scribbling proved it.
She's got some pretty eyes,
I hope I don't see them cry,
She said everything I do is so cute,
And I guess I think she is pretty cool too..
There was no doubt the song was about Piper. She couldn't even stand at the thought of Austin writing something so beautiful for someone who is not her. She wanted however to see how the song ended. To see if his feelings for her were really strong. To see if he really got it bad. Probably,sadly,yes.
She felt betrayed in some way. There was no such thing as them together. Nothing in the world could have even been compared to that. Anyway she kept reading at her own risk.
Chorus
Oh even the chorus. Let's see.
But she's not you,she's not you,she's not you.
"What" She let that out of his mouth.
What was that supposed to mean?
She was "confused."
So I guess I'll just settle her around,
Trying to raise this frown.
I'll give her a call to go for a walk in the mall together,
talking about nothing more than the weather,
but she's got a pretty face,
a smile that can light this place.
She said she's in love with everything that I do...
And I guess I'd say I'd love her too.
But she's not you,she's not you,she's not you.
Oh no.
And oh my God,I think I'm cursed.
My heart got so big that it finally burst.
The pain much back the way is the worst.
Why did yopu come first?
She's no you,she's not you,she's not you.
No,no.
Ok. The song was awesome and incredibly sweet,but it definitely was about Piper. She had no difficulties on songs interpretations. She was a songwriter after all.
What he was basically saying was that she was happy and in love with this girl,but she was not the girl he loves? Piper wasn't enough?
But..who the hell was this girl?
No. This can not be the time for that. She was not stupid. She knew who the song was about. She could see it in his eyes when they looked at each other. The feeling hasn't gone. It probably never has.
Ally heard a noise coming from the stairs. Austin was coming back. She quickly put everything in th basket,without even knowing how fast she was.
"I am back Ally" he shouted happily. Ugh.
She was supposed to meet Gavin in less than an hour. There wasn't much time left.
She had to know. She had to know if she was right.
He sat next to her on the bed,smiling.
"Austin...I have to see Gavin in a few but..."
"Oh..okay...I guess...we can continue tomorrow. no problem" he didn't sound really convinced,but still kept smiling. He was about to get up,but she stopped him by putting her hand on her shoulder.
"Wait. I'm not done yet. There is something I need to know."
"O-okay? Ally you're scaring me...what's wrong?" he laughed.
They never really talked about being in a relationship with other people. They never realy wanted to.
"ok." she breathed. "First you have to forgive me...because... looked into yout rubbish."
He frowned. "What."
"Okay. The thing is...I read that song you kinda wrote. Sorry I wasn't supposed to but..."
Austin stayed silent,not really sure what to do,trying to open his mouth,but no words went out.
"I will understand if you don't tell me but...who is the song about? It's not about Piper. Those lyrics are clear."
Austin laughed again,looking at his hands,before turning his head to her,his eyes locking with hers. She immediately knew what he was going to say. Those eyes could lie to everyone but not to her. They knew what would have happened if they started staring at each other.
"Do I really need to respond,Ally?"