Cahpter 1.
Alys POV
It's just another day of summer, and Ally and Trish were sitting on Trish's screened in porch, chatting away about Chandler, the cute boy down the street from Trish's house. All the talk about the cute boy made her think of Dillon, the amazingly hot guy that Ally was talking to - like, dating-talking to. (Basically, they were dating. They just didn't have the official label because Ally's dad was against her dating someone nearly three years older than her.) He had totally made Ally go head over heels for him. He had a history of being a player, making Ally wary at first, but when they were talking and he said he felt like she was an answered prayer to his heartbrokenness, she couldn't help but believe him. She had, after all, had a crush on him since eighth grade (so, three years?). He has gorgeous emeral green eyes, that have specks of gold in the middle, making his eyes look like they danced and sparkled when he smiled at her. He had dark, chocolate brown hair that swooped to the right, hanging above his eyes in just the right way. He was tall and his muscles were well defined, but not huge. And his smell, oh he smelled wonderful. Like cracked pepper and soap. He often gave her his jackets to wear at school if she was cold, and she loved leaving the school smelling like him.
Surprisingly though, she hadn't heard from him at all this week, the second week of summer. Ally had resented summer, because she feared he'd forget about her. So, for the first time ever, she texted him first. Little did she know the conversation would break her heart...
Heyy Dillon :) -Ally
Hey :) -Dillon
:) What's up? -Ally
Hanging out with the most amazing girl in the world! I think I love her! :) -Dilon
What?! Dillon, what the hell? What happened to you waiting on me! You're such an ass hole! -Ally
She couldn't believe it! Dillon was...Dillon was cheating on her! And he just said it to her like it was nothing! Ally started screaming out unfathomable things, things no one would EVER expect little Ally to say. She was so glad Trish's parents weren't home. She was soooo angry.
Trish gasped. "Ally! You just called him an ass hole!"
"I know." Ally whispered, barely audible.
Then it hit her. Every freaking memory of her and Dillon.
Dillon hugging her tight at the homecoming game in front of everyone.
Dillon putting his arm around her on the way to the basketball games.
The ride back from the basketball game in the school van, with Dillon laying his head on her shoulder and nuzzling it into her neck, mumbling things into her ear. Matt trying to snuggle up to Ally too, making Dillon jealous and pull Ally closer so Matt would back off.
Dillon texting her until 3 AM until one of them would finally fall asleep.
Dillon texting her first thing every morning and ask what she dreamed about.
Then she started crying. First it was just a few tears, but then turned into all out sobbing. Dillon, the first guy she had ever loved, had completely shattered her heart. Trish held her, trying to console her, but it didn't work. It made her cry more.
Ally wanted to leave. She didn't want to be with Trish right now. Trish just didn't understand. Ally wanted her mom, But since her mom was in Africa, that was pretty much hopeless. So she said bye to Trish, then ran to the only other person she trusted as much as her mom, praying to God he was home.
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"Dude! Why'd you just shoot me!" Dez pouted to Austin.
"Uh, because that's how you win the game man. Well, how normal people do. I know you just like to run around and ride the four wheelers and drive the cars in the game." Austin replied to his insane red headed best friend.
All of a sudden, there was a pounding at the door. Since his parents weren't home, he ran down to open the door. He opened it to find a sight he would have rather never seen. Would've rather shot himself then had to have seen it.
His best friend Ally stood there, shaking like someone having a severe breakdown would. She was sobbing hysterically, and trying to get some form of words out.
"D-Di-D-Dillon" she finally got out. A hot flame of rage ran through Austin's veins. Some stupid jerk had caused his sweet, innocent Ally this much pain? Oh, hell no. He forced himself to try to sound composed, for Ally's sake, but ended up spitting his response through his teeth.
"What. did. he. do. Ally," he hissed.
Ally looked afraid. Very afraid. Austin never wanted that reaction from her to be caused because of him. So instead of pushing on, he pulled Ally into him, wrapping his arms tightly and protectively around her. He stroked her hair and whispered soothing things into her ear while she cried into his chest. "Just let it all out. Its okay Ally, I'm here." Austin whispered into her ear.
His heart jumped at being this intimately close with his beautiful best friend, and he felt ashamed that he would even think of his unannounced feelings towards her when she was in the state that she was in. His soft cooing to Ally was interrupted when Dez walked in.
"Hey, whats the hold up man? We were totally killing...oh." Dez suddenly stopped as a look of shock swept over his face at the sight before him, and was then replaced by sincere worry.
"Dez, go home." Austin said firmly to his friend.
"Umm..." Dez started to respond, wanting to make sure Ally was okay as much as Austin did, but was cut of by Austin.
"Dez. Leave. Now." Austin protectively hissed. He watched as his friend walked out slowly without another word.
As soon as Dez was out the door, Austin swooped Ally up into his arms, carrying her bridal style. She burried her head closer to his chest, and continued to cry. Austin carried her up to his room, wondering to himself why someone would cause his sweet, innocent Ally so much heartbreak.
Wow, he really needed to stop calling her his Ally. Even though he spent nearly every minute of every day wishing she were his, she wasn't. He had never mentioned how he felt about her, for fear it would ruin their amazing friendship. That, and the fact that he didn't think she'd ever feel the same about him. He'd blown his only chance at that after reading her songbook, before he knew how he felt about her for sure.
As he carefully carried her inside his bedroom, he walked over to his bed and carefully sat down. He sat with his upper body leaning against the headboard, with Ally's head still on his chest and her legs draped over his right leg, and her arms wrapped around his waist, and his arms wrapped tightly around her middle, holding her as close to him as possible. He had decided he would wait for her to say something first. She was so obviously broken, and he knew she would tell him when she was ready.
It took about 10 minutes before that time came.
"Austin?" He heard Ally's tiny voice say.
"Yes?" He whispered softly, looking down at her only to have his heart melted by her big brown doe eyes, so filled with sadness.
"He cheated on me Austin. And he said it to me like it was nothing and I should've expected it. Here, read them. You'll see." She quietly said as she handed him her phone, and looked down, not wanting him to see her tears begin again, even though he saw anyways. Austin's blood grew hot with fury as he read the few short texts. He had removed his arms when she handed him phone so he could read the texts. He dropped her phone carelessly on the bed beside him and sighed, wrapping her in his arms once again and pulling her close.
"I just don't get it..." Ally whimpered.
"Ally. Look at me." He said gently, pulling apart enough to lift her chin with his hand. "You are the single most amazing girl in the world. Dillon was lucky to have gained your trust, let alone your heart. Ally, you're awesome! He doesn't know what an incredible girl he's missed out on." He said, then smiled slightly. "Plus, who doesn't want a girl that can make you laugh with any crazy dance move she breaks out with?" This made her giggle a little, and she grinned up at him.
"Thanks, Austin. You always know exactly what to say. That's why I ran to you. You're the only one I trust enough to talk to about this mess. You're the best."
He grinned from ear to ear at her words. If only he knew how glad he was to be that to her, and how much more he wished he could be.
'Stop thinking about that right now.' He scolded himself.
"It's getting late Alls. How about you just stay here with me for the night? I'll call your dad and let him know. And my parents too." He so hoped she'd say yes. He didn't want her to go, didn't want her to feel alone.
"I-I don't know Austin. I feel terrible that you had to put up with all this anyways...you've done more than enough, Austin." She said smiling up to me.
"Please Alls?" I whispered near her ear, then giving her my best puppy dog eyes I could manage. She giggled then started to resist, but I cut her off before she could. "I WANT to do this for you. That's what I'm here for! Just let me do my job." I finished decisively. She just sighed her okay and wrapped him in a hug.
'Your like my own personal teddy bear." She whispered, then looked up in horror realizing she had said that out loud.
Little did she know she had Austin's heart flying sky high with just those few simple words. His eyes were glowing as he replied cooly, so as not to embarrass her, "Good. That's part of my job description too." And winked at her. Then he picked her up and moved her to lay down beside him. He lifted the blankets around her and was going to leave when she surprised him by grabbing his hand.
"Stay." She demanded, her eyes burning deep into his heart. There was so much sadness and fear in her beautiful eyes. I simply replied with a grin and crawled in beside her, allowing her to snuggle herself up against my body. I knew she could hear my heart beating wildly, and I hoped she didn't assume the wrong thing. Well, technically the right thing, but either way he didn't want her to know. Well he did, but...ugh who was he kidding. He was hopelessly in love with his best friend.
"Austin, you're the best best friend ever." She sighed happily into his chest. He just responded with a squeeze, holding her even closer. Suddenly she pushed back and looked him in the eyes.
'Oh God, she's gonna ask why my hearts beating so fast...she's gonna figure it out...she's never going to talk to me again...she's'
"Will you sing me to sleep? Pretty pretty pwease?" She asked, interrupting his fearful thoughts.
He laughed nervously. 'Why was I freaking out so much? She's gonna find out one day, anyways.' He thought to himself and inwardly sighed. "Of course Ally. I'd do anything for you." She smiled at him then snuggled herself back in against his chest. And with that, he started to sing.
You've got them all hypnotized
Dragging them round by the eyes oh They're lined up shoulder to shoulder Like dominos you keep knocking them over
And all them fools got diamond rings just waiting for you (waiting for you)
And I can't fool myself
but we both know it's true
Cuz you walk into the room, girl you know you got it Baby look around, you got a lot of options What do I have to do? What do I have to do? You're looking like a queen, walking through the palace Fallin' on my knees, babe I'm losing balance What do I have to do? to be the latest choice? Oh Oh, Oh yeah Uh
Your lips got me wondering why
I'm tangled in lame pick up lines oh Something is taking over (Something is taking over)
You've got my heart set on roller coaster I'm chasing you around,
you got your leash on me, too (your leash on me, too)
I wish that I could fool myself,
but we both know it's true
Cuz you walk into the room, girl you know you got it Baby look around, you got a lot of options What do I have to do? What do I have to do? You're looking like a queen, walking through the palace Fallin' on my knees, babe I'm losing balance What do I have to do? (Oh Oh Oh)
See I will fly you to Paris
I'll even learn the language
Vous avez de très beaux yeux
Oooh so beautiful
Climb the Eiffel Tower
Touch the moon and call it ours yeah Cuz it'd never shine as bright as you
When you walked into the room
I never had a chance
Tell me what do I have to do? (What do I have to do?)
What do I have to do?
Cuz you walk into the room, girl you know you got it Baby look around, you got a lot of options What do I have to do? (What do I have to do?) What do I have to do? You're looking like a queen, walking through the palace Fallin' on my knees (fallin' on my knees yeah), girl I'm losing balance What do I have to do?
to be the latest choice
Ooooooh.
And with that, she was peacefully asleep.
