A/N: Hey guys! So this is my new story, and I hope you guys like it c: They're all a little older now, but still the same fun 'teens' they used to be cx anyway, without further ado, here's chapter 1! Oh it's also written in Ally's POV, for now cx

"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! PLEASE PUT YOUR HANDS TOGETHER FOR THE 2014 GRADUATING CLASS OF NYU!" Yelled the principal.

Aww yes. 'Ally Dawson, you have done it. You have graduated college from one of the best universities in the world, and you couldn't be happier' I thought to myself. But the truth is? I'm not as happy as I should be...I just feel like something is missing.

"Ally, darling! We are so proud of you!" My parents said running up to me. "Lets hurry home, we are going out tonight to celebrate!"

"Guys, we really don't have to. Besides, I'm not really up to it" I said, trying my best to be polite.

"But, Ally, your family is waiting for us! Even Trish!"

Trish? Trish De La Rosa? My old bestfriend? God, I haven't seen her in pretty much four years! Since high school graduation to be exact.

"Fine. I'll go. But, how did you guys even find her?" I asked.

"Well, she graduated from Colorado state, last month, and she's moving here to NY to get started in her fashion career." My mom said happily.

Hmm, maybe this could be fun...I'll get to see one of my old best friends tonight. What the hell right? It will get my mind off of this sudden emptiness I'm feeling.

"Alright, guys, I'm gonna go upstairs and find something to wear. I'll meet you guys down here in a bit" I said to my parents before walking upstairs to my room.

Ugh. What am I supposed to wear!? I'm 22 for God's sake, and I'm rummaging through my closet like a 16 year old girl.

I finally see my favorite red dress on the top shelf and reach for it. Barely managing to pull it down, considering my short 5'2 height. But when I get it down, something else falls with it.

A box.

But not just any old box, no. A medium sized red container marked "Memories: A&A"

God no. Why the hell did I have to keep it!? I should've thrown it out years ago. But I just couldn't, everything in there has so much meaning to me, especially the silver heart necklace engraved "A&A forever and always"

Psh. Boy was that a lie.

As I'm rummaging through the box, all the memories start to come pouring back. Four years worth of hurt, sadness, anger, and...love. Yes. I was in love at 17, 18, whatever age. But, I was also hurt.

I remember that night perfectly. The night, I lost my everything.

-flashback senior year 2010-

"Hey Ally!" Trish yelled to me. "Are you excited for prom as much as I am!?"

I sighed. "Yeah, but...Prom is tomorrow night, and I still have no date."

"Please, you know the only reason Austin hasn't asked you is because he's going to do it perfectly. You know him, besides, he is your best friend of three years, and boyfriend of almost two." She smirked.

"You're right, Trish. Maybe I'm just worrying. Anyway, who's your date?"

She hesitated before answering. "...Umm...Dez!"

I just about squealed. "Omg are you serious!? I always knew you two would end up together. "

"Yeah, anyway, I gotta get going. See you tomorrow!" She said before leaving.

Just then, Austin came walking through.

"Hey beautiful"

"Hi handsome" I smirked. "What brings you here?"

He smiled, but it quickly vanished, being replaced with a sorry expression.

"Ally?" He said taking my hand, "I feel terrible. I know prom is tomorrow and I still haven't asked you, but...It's just because I wanted to make it perfect. And unfortunately, I came up with nothing."

I smiled at him, looking straight into his eyes. "Austin, I don't care if you didn't get to spell prom in the sky in fireworks, I just want you to ask me."

He smiled back. "This is why I love you. So...Ally Dawson? Will you go to prom with me?"

"Yes."

-xxx-

Skipping ahead, tonight, this very moment actually, prom is going on. It's even more amazing than I ever imagined. The best part though? I get to experience it with my two best friends and my wonderful boyfriend.

"Trish, have you seen Austin? It's been almost a half hour since he came back from the restroom"

"Sorry Ally. I haven't, but I'm sure he'll turn up soon." She said.

Maybe she's right.

"Yeah, I guess I'll just go looking for him"

I walked around the large hallways of the banquet hall where prom was being held. I had been looking for an hour, and I was just about ready to give up, but then...I saw something that broke my heart into a million pieces. There before me, making out with My mortal enemy/bully Kira,...was my so called amazing boyfriend, Austin Moon.

"Ally wait!" He called. But I didn't turn back. I just ran. I can't believe he would do something like this! I loved him! And I thought he loved me to. But apparently, I was so wrong.

-end of flashback-

After that night, I didn't see Austin again. Not until graduation. But even then, I didn't talk to him, I had to act happy and peppy for my family and friends. Why? Because I didn't tell anyone what happened. They just assumed we were doing a long distance relationship because we were attending different colleges.

It hurt to lie to them, but I didn't need the sympathy. It was simple. My boyfriend cheated on me, and turned into an asshole that I no longer wanted to see again. And I guess I did a pretty good job, seeing how I have no idea where he went to school for the past four years...

I quickly sealed the red container back up, and returned it to its former place in my closet. 'I'll finally throw it out later...' I told myself before walking down stairs.

"Honey, you ready to go?" My dad asked.

I nodded. "As ready as I'll ever be."

so. The reason this chapter is so short, is because it's a prologue. I didn't wanna make it to Long if you guys didn't like it. So I'd appreciate if you leave a review, PM me or follow, and let me know what you think. As soon as I have a few reviews, like 2 or 3, I'll update. Thanks! :))