(A/N): I literally typed this in about three to four hours. Not my best work, but I hope you like it. I was supposed to finish this by Christmas (I was planning an I Love Christmas one-shot), but I couldn't find the inspiration. Even the song didn't really help. It felt like I was forcing it out, not writing from my huge Auslly heart. But then a friend (aka DisneyLover16, check her out on here! She's a pretty great author! And she's my friend, so...) gave me inspiration, so here it is! I hope you enjoy, and don't forget to review! Read On! :D
Disclaimer: I do not own Austin & Ally.
It's too late.
Never mind 'All I Want For Christmas' song references.
Never mind the mistletoe.
It was the day after Christmas. Austin Moon was confident he could- would get Ally as his own.
His girlfriend.
His bestfriend.
All wrapped in one.
But no, it was too late.
He had it all planned out.
Ally had left him in charge of Sonic Boom (still wondering why she did that...) so that she could go to the emergency "Cloud Watching Club".
The perfect time to plan out...'The Plan To Get Ally'. (He said he couldn't think of a better name.)
He changed the store music to 'All I Want For Christmas'. (Well, he typed it into the laptop, and accidentally typed, 'Ally I Want For Christmas'.) He hung up mistletoe. (He also hung up more Christmas decorations, you know, so she wouldn't get suspicious.) He made sure Trish and Dez wouldn't interrupt them (because it's happened too many times).
But it was all for nothing.
The power went out. The mistletoe fell on Ally and him while they were about to kiss (He KNEW he shouldn't have hung it up with Elmer's Glue!) Trish and Dez, of course, found a way (not intentionally, of course) to interrupt them.
Now, he's stuck in the practice room with Ally, shivering, even though he has a fluffy alpaca (courtesy of Dez) blanket.
Ally lights a match, holding it to the candle. The candle's aroma soon filled the room.
"Sorry about this, Austin," Ally apologizes. Even though he's mad, he can't find any reason to be mad at Ally.
"It's fine, Ally. You didn't plan the storm, or the power outage," He scoots closer to Ally for warmth. (Warmth, being heat, and just maybe...No, they're best friends. Just friends.)
She sighs. "So, how was Christmas for you yesterday?"
One word: heartbreaking.
It wasn't the presents. It wasn't that his grandma wasn't able to make it for the holiday. (Though he was sad that she couldn't make it.)
It was heartbreaking because he didn't get the girl.
"It was okay."
"Mine was awesome. I was able to video call my mom. She's really busy this time of year, so I'm glad I got to talk to her. But Christmas can't be that bad for you!"
Austin shook his head. "My grandma wasn't able to come this Christmas. It's really hard for her to travel, but her flight was cancelled."
"Oh. I'm sorry."
"It's not your fault."
Ally shrugged. "Sorry just felt like the word to say. Besides, maybe she can come for New Year!"
He smiled at her. "I hope so."
And then, he realizes something.
He doesn't need to wait 364 days for Christmas.
It takes a lot of convincing to not take down the mistletoe.
After the unsuccessful kiss under the mistletoe, he hung up the mistletoe with Ally's help.
Without Elmer's Glue.
"Austin, I need room to put the 'Happy New Year!' banner. We have to take down the mistletoe."
He can't bear to take down the mistletoe. His instincts tell him that there's still a chance.
"Please? We can hang the banner over there!" He points to another spot. A spot where no mistletoe is hung.
She gives up. "Fine, but why don't you want to take down the mistletoe?" She asks as she drags the ladder to the spot Austin points out.
Why doesn't he want to take down the mistletoe?
Oh, because he still has a feeling that he'll still get a kiss under the mistletoe! A kiss with Ally Dawson, his best friend! How can you kiss under a mistletoe-less doorway?
He doesn't answer her question.
By afternoon, the power is back on.
Which meant back to work.
Ally had a habit of playing music while working. Today, she chose their song, I Love Christmas.
He watches fondly as she hums and dances (which hasn't gotten any better) to the song while straightening out the store.
"Billion lights are blinkin'! Jingle bells are ringin'! Everybody's singin. I love Christmas!"
He joins in the last line of the song as he helps Ally around the store.
"You're in a better mood right now!" She happily exclaims.
He shrugs. "There's no point in sulking around. It's Christmas!" Ally laughs as he spins her around in a hug.
"I'm glad you're in better spirits," She says.
He finally notices his arms are still around her small frame.
But before he even has a chance to lean in, his heart drops to the ground in shock.
"Just because you're my boyfriend doesn't mean that you have to hold the door! I can hold the door MYSELF, you doof! I'm not three years old!" Trish yells as Dez held open the door of Sonic Boom.
"Trish...Boyfriend...Dez?!" Ally craned her neck toward Austin.
Trish does the same to Dez, except with a fierce glare.
"AHHHHH!" Austin and Ally scream at the same time Trish and Dez scream, "YOU TOLD ME THEY WOULDN'T BE IN HERE!"
"Okay," Ally takes a deep breath. "Trish, what's going on...?"
"It's nothing! D-Dez and I were filming a scene for the Austin and Ally Rockumentary...Number Two...! Yeah, we're making a sequel! Isn't that great...!" Trish puts her hand on Ally's shoulder.
"If you're filming, then where's the camera?"
"Uhh..."
"Um, haven't you heard of invisible video cameras? By the way, you dream about Austin a lot." Dez covers up.
"No, I haven't..."
Austin couldn't help but say, "There's an invisible video camera? Cool! What up?!" He does his special handshake with Dez. (But he smiled when he heard that Ally dreamt about him a lot)
Ally pulls him back.
"There's no such thing as an invisible video camera, Austin." She turns to Trish. "Why were you calling Dez your boyfriend?"
"Because she is! Surprise! UH! I surprised you good!" Dez did his happy dance.
"It's 'surprised you well', Dez. Use well and good the right way. Well is an adverb, but good is-"
"I told you not to tell them until I said so!" Trish smacks him on the arm.
"OWIE!" Dez blew on his arm and patted it like a dog.
"Trish, is it true? You and Dez are a couple now?"
"Look, Ally, I'm sorry. We got together yesterday. I thought I would tell you after New Years," Trish explained.
Ally sighs and looks at Austin.
"It's okay, Trish. I hope you and Dez are happy together." Ally smiles and trudges up to the practice room.
"Uh...Me too! B-Bye! I'll see you later!" Austin scrambles after Ally.
"Can you believe it, Austin?"
Austin shook his head. "I thought Trish said that kissing Dez was the worst thing in the world?"
"It was the second worst. Besides, we don't know if they kissed yet." Ally shrugs.
Austin nods and slid next to Ally on the piano bench.
"Can you keep a secret?"
He nods. "Of course, I'm your best friend. You can trust me. I'll always be here for you."
"Aww, thanks, Austin," Ally smiles.
They held their gaze for an eternity. (But a realist would tell you it was 5.58 seconds!)
"So..."
"I feel really guilty about this. I mean, I never get this jealous before. Because, well..."
"Well what?"
"I'm kinda jealous of Trish and Dez," Ally breathed out.
Jealous?
Ally Dawson, jealous?
"Look, I know it sounds horrible, but... I'm sorry. This sounds immature now that I'm saying it out loud." She shook her head, embarrassed.
"That took a lot of guts to admit that. Besides, you have me, your best friend!"
Best friend. She only thinks of you in a best friend way.
"I know, but-"
"You're awesome, Ally. Always remember that I'll be here for you. You'll always be my best friend, no matter what." Austin genuinely smiles at the brunette.
She scoots closer to him and wraps her arms around him in a hug.
"Don't forget our partnership."
"I won't, if you won't."
"I won't. I promise. Even if my career takes off, I'll always write songs for you."
This time, it's his time to grin.
"Don't you think it's so romantic?" Ally gushes.
Yeah, he thinks it ridiculously romantic that the bird courts his girlfriend, the cuckoo clock every hour. Yeah, it's romantic.
"Not really..." He drags out the words. To pass the time, Ally was telling all the cute, romantic stories she could think of.
And it was almost enough to drive him nuts.
"Fine. I'll- I'll tell you another one then." Was it him, or did her voice sound... Nervous?
"This time, it's about this girl. And she really wanted something for Christmas, but she didn't get it." Austin perks up.
Could it... Is it possible...?
"Then what?" This time, he doesn't joke about her love stories.
"That's it," she simply said.
That's it.
That's it?
A voice echoes through his head.
It doesn't have to end that way.
An idea lights up in his head.
"I think I know the ending." He closes his eyes for a moment. He couldn't believe he was doing this.
"Even though the girl didn't get what she wanted for Christmas, she still had hope. Because the the guy she liked, liked her back. And he- he wanted to ask... He wanted to ask if she would go to the New Year's Party as his date...?"
The wood groves in the floor suddenly became fascinating to him.
He continues after an awkward silence. "I mean, I'm not talking about us, just that... You don't have to, I just got-" he stutters.
"But the guy didn't have to worry. Because, the girl says yes," Ally finishes with a grin.
"Wait, you knew there was a New Year's Party in Miami? You- you were the girl... The girl who wanted me for Christmas? Y- you still have feelings for me?" His mouth drops open.
"Yeah, I- I do. And I'll be happy to be your date at the New Year's party."
It's a late Christmas present, but that doesn't matter.
He wouldn't get the mistletoe kiss, like he planned.
But he has the hope that Ally likes him back. As more than a friend.
Maybe he won't mess it up again. Maybe.
(A/N): Yeeah... I would really like to know what you think. Remember, I typed this out like, BOOM! Yelp. That's your so normal (cause in this fandom, weird IS normal) author. :D I barely took a break while writing this, which is saying something. (It takes an eternity to type a single chapter for me sometimes... :P) But...
Review, please?
I'm planning to post the second part on New Year's, so hopefully, I have more time to write that one. XDEE
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