This story and the following author's notes are written by my good friend ~AGirlWhoJustSoHappensToBeMe…
Hey everyone, I'm back with another Auslly fic! Don't know if I'll make this a multichapter, just depends on how much you guys like it. I just want to say, I've read a few like this, I know, but I don't know who they were by, and honestly all I remember from them is the storyline. So if this sounds too much like yours (if you have one with the same idea) then please don't be mad! I didn't know!
Disclaimer: I own nothing, gosh, this is so annoying!
Ally's POV
"Austin, we can't keep hiding like this. They're going to find out eventually! And I feel so guilty hiding this from everyone!" I say, feeling sick to the pit of my stomach. Austin catches my discomfort and reaches for my hand, stroking the back of it.
"Ally, relax. If they find out, they find out! Besides, if you want, we can just tell them," he tells me in a calm voice, trying to relax me. I just shake my head.
"No, Austin. We've hidden it for too long. If we tell them now…We just can't, okay?" I say, reaching for a clump of hair to chew. I've become more and more stressed over hiding Austin and mine relationship. We've been keeping it a secret for 3 years! It's all I can do not to break down in front of my dad and friends. Since it's only my dad and I at home, whenever he comes into the house and I'm alone, I get terrified he's going to ask about Austin. Even if he just says my name, I panic! I just hope I don't sound panicked when I reply…That would be bad.
"Hey Ally, guess who got- What's going on here?" Trish stops in her tracks after seeing Austin holding my hand and me looking a little bit green. I jump and race to the bathroom, trying not to throw up. I feel so guilty! I make it to the bathroom and shut myself in, locking the door. I lean against it and slide down with tears brimming in my eyes. Why couldn't I be happy without feeling guilty? Suddenly there's loud banging against the door. I slowly stand up and wipe the tears from my eyes.
"Ally? Can I come in?" I hear Austin say in a gentle voice. I begin to break down again as I open the door.
"Austin, I can't do this anymore! It's too much!" I whisper through tears. I feel numb as he pulls me into an embrace. He rubs my back and rests his chin on my head, whispering that it'll be okay. I bury my face in his shirt and cry. I sob and sob, and when I pull back, I see a giant wet spot on his shirt, which makes me cry harder.
"Ally, you can't take it, obviously. We need to tell them!" Austin whines, but now I feel torn. He's right, of course, but while I can't keep living the way I am, I'm nowhere near ready to spill the beans. I just want to move away from the world that I live in and live in peace and happiness, guilt free.
"Austin, I don't know what to do," I say, before telling him my feelings. He listens closely, like a good boyfriend, and comforts me after I'm finished.
"Ally, I can't begin to understand how you feel. I mean, I feel guilty too, but not to the point where I'm afraid I'm going to be questioned whenever someone says my name. Listen, let's just hold out a little bit longer and see what happens. Why don't we order some Chinese food? I know you like that," Austin says to me, rubbing my back. I slowly shake my head.
"I'd rather have pickles," I say quietly, giving a weak smile. Austin nods and laughs, then pulls me into a hug. He's so cool.
Austin's POV
Wow…I had no idea Ally felt the way she does! I have to do something. I adore her, and I can't stand to see her in pain like she is. When she's hurting, I'm hurting. That means that I feel like my insides are being torn out!
"Alls, I'm gonna go get you those pickles," I say softly. She looks at me with guilt-stricken doe eyes, and I feel awful. I'm the secret that's making her feel so out of whack. I slip out of the room and jog downstairs to the fridge.
"Hey Austin!" Mr. Dawson says cheerfully. I avert my eyes and avoid eye contact.
"Hi Mr. Dawson," I say, hiding my face. Mr. Dawson looks tame strangely. I think.
"Austin, what's the matter?" he asks, walking over to me. I begin to sweat and stumble on my own words.
"Um, uh, I just wanted, to uh, say, um, congratulations, on...um, whatever, you need, heh heh, um, congratulating on!" I mumble and run out of the kitchen, holding the jar of pickles. Lester chases me and grabs my arm, spinning me around so I'm looking him in the eye.
"What is going on, Austin?" he glares at me. I begin to shake.
"Mr. Dawson, I really don't think I should-"I'm interrupted.
"Daddy, let my boyfriend go!" Ally exclaims, walking down the stairs trying to see what was taking so long. The second she realizes that she admitted the secret, her hand slaps over her mouth and she looks like she may barf. Great. Just great. Lester glares at me, and I shrug my shoulders.
"And when did this start?" he asks slowly. Ally begins to cry, and I walk over to her and try to comfort her. Lester appears to be getting impatient. "I said when did this start?" he asks, louder this time. I turn to him and put on a brave front.
"3 years ago," I say. He recoils and looks like he may explode.
"Allyson Dawson, you've been dating Austin Moon for three years without my knowledge?" he asks loudly and begins to walk toward her. "That is unacceptable! I cannot believe you've been hiding such a huge part of your life from me for three years!I mean its one thing to secretly date for a month, maybe two, but three YEARS? I cannot believe the nerve of you, young lady!" he screams, face burning red with anger. I wrap my arms protectively around Ally but she looks at me and shakes her head. I take my arms off of her and she bravely steps forward. I hang back and watch, ready to pounce when needed.
"Dad, I'm sorry I've hidden this from you. I didn't know what you'd think, and whenever I tried to tell you I just couldn't. I deserve anything you do to me. I'm sorry," she says, her voice catching at the end and tears filling her eyes. Lester relaxes a little and wraps his arms around his beloved daughter.
"Ally, I'm sorry for getting mad and blowing up in your face. If this thing that you and Austin have makes you happy, then who am I to disturb it? I am mad, not just because you two are dating, but because you hid it from me so long. But I understand. And I forgive you," he says, before strolling my direction. "As for you, Austin…Take care of my daughter. Be careful with her fragile feelings."
I smile a little while Ally blushes. She throws her arms around her dad and whispers 'I love you Daddy' in his ear. Lester smiles and walks out. Ally throws her hands around my neck and begins to cry once again.
"Ally, why are you upset? You finally admitted it!" I try to comfort her.
"Austin, I'm not upset! I feel free! Like a huge weight has been lifted from my 'fragile' shoulders!" she says, giggling as she puts air quotes around 'fragile'. I laugh with her. Suddenly her face straightens and she goes back to looking miserable. I miss the sunny, always happy Ally that I fell in love with.
"We still have to tell Trish and Dez," she whispers, realization dawning on her. I sigh and wrap my arms around her. I pull her in for a quick, comforting kiss.
"Again I ask, what's going on here?" Trish demands, bursting through the door, followed by Dez, who looked a little frazzled and confused. As always. We yank apart from each other and Ally starts chewing on her hair.
Ally's POV
Oh great, now what? I guess we just admit it, just like I did to my dad. I'm still pretty surprised I got the guts to do that.
"I was…" I trail off, thinking of something. Suddenly an idea hit me. "I was practicing what I would do if a poisonous snake bit Austin. On the lips. It could happen, ohh." I say dramatically. Trish raises an eyebrow, obviously recognizing the line from when we took revenge on Austin for reading my book. Austin sighs.
"Guys, we have something to tell you," he says, glancing at me. I nod slightly, urging him on. "We're dating." Trish's jaw drops and her expression goes blank. I begin to cringe, afraid of the wrath that could come from the short girl.
"Oh my gosh, I so happy for you!" she suddenly shrieks, jumping up and down and pulling Austin and I into a hug. I look at Austin and raise my eyebrows. He shrugs his shoulders and wraps his arms around Trish. I know exactly what he's trying to tell me. Embrace it. I agree.
"Thanks Trish!" I say happily. Her eyes sparkle.
"When did you guys become a couple?" she asks. "Yesterday?"
"Trish, um… This kind of started 3 years ago," I say nervously.
"Three years ago? OH MY GOSH THAT'S SO COOL!" Trish exclaims loudly. Thus the 'exclaims' (1). "Do I hear wedding bells?" Austin looks a little sick at that question. I shake my head quickly.
"Sorry Trish, I think it's just your ears. I think they may be ringing. You know, mine do that sometimes. It's really annoying to hear this little ''sound while someone's talking and you can't hear them because your head feels all jumbled-" I am interrupted.
"Sorry, Ally but it's not that. Although I wish they were, because you were talking again," she says sympathetically, placing her hand on my shoulder. My mouth opens and I recoil.
"Whatever," I say, smiling. Austin laughs.
"Ally?" he says. I turn my head towards him and look at him expectantly. He catches my eye and pulls out a small box.
"Alls, now that the secret is finally out, I feel ready for this. I wasn't so sure before because you were so unsettled and I figured we couldn't live a life together in secret, so I waited, and finally I can ask you the question I've wanted to ask you since 2years ago. Will you marry me?" he says, getting down on one knee. I gasp and feel my hands rise to my rosy cheeks. My eyes fill with tears and I nod as hard as I can, because I know that if I say anything, I will cry uncontrollably and never stop. He slips the beautiful silver band onto my finger, and I throw my arms around his neck and start crying. He laughs and wraps his strong arms around my waist and we pull each other close. I feel relieved that the secret's out after holding it in for 3 years and now I can live a carefree life with Austin. I've never been so happy in all my life.
Hola amigos! I hope you enjoyed this fic, and even though it's kind of heart breaking at times, it has a fairy tale ending! Review as much as possible! I might make this into a story, I'm not sure yet. If I do, it will be about their wedding, the planning, and their life together. I will add more if you guys want, until then I'll just stick with this. I hope you enjoyed it! Don't forget to review!
(1) Exclaims means loudly, so in case you didn't get that, it just means that 'she exclaimed loudly' wasn't really necessary since exclaiming means loud. Wow, that was a very repetitive sentence!
One more thing. I somehow feel like these Author's Notes are missing something. I just don't know what. If you feel like that too, review and tell me what I should add to make them better. I know it ultimately has nothing to do with the story, but I want to be an interesting person in you guys' lives. Tell me something to add to these, and I will be sure to add it! If I get more than one suggestion then I will try to add both. Love you all!
~AGirlWhoJustSoHappensToBeMe