Chapter 2
Ally's POV:
As I walked down the hall, I smirked to myself. I had finally outdone Austin Moon! I walked into the girl's bathroom and looked at myself in the mirror. My long, wavey brown hair that had now ended in blonde, my big brown eyes, my flawless makeup. My smile faded. This wasn't me. This was a different Ally. An Ally that got attention from boys, an Ally that got called gorgeous by the prettiest girls in school. The girl that seemed perfect to everyone. I swallowed hard, the tears forming in throat. No. Not here. I would not break down here. I took a shaky breathe and then plastered a fake smile on my face, walking out of the bathroom and making my way to my next class.
It was going to be a long day.
Austin's POV:
"So, my invisible friend, Skippy was likeā¦" Dez said, his voice trailing off because I put my headphones in to block out his story. I sighed and rubbed my eyes. I was so fucking tired! I groaned and got up to get something to drink and eat from the cafeteria. I grabbed a burger and a Coke and got in line, pulling out my wallet. That's when I saw her. Ally. I paid for my things and then walked up behind her and whispered in her ear, "Hello beautiful." I felt her stiffen and I smiled. I caught her off her guard. She didn't even turn to face me when she answered.
"Not now Austin." She said. Her voice shook. Did I scare her? She started to walk away but before she could, I grabbed her wrist and pulled her to me, knocking her chest against mine. I locked my eyes with hers. "I'm sorry if I scared you. What's wrong?" I asked. Something flashed her eyes but I didn't know what it was but it made me feel horribly sad.
"No. You didn't scare me and I'm fine. Don't worry." She said. I nodded and let her wrist go. I watched her walk away and that's when I realized her guard was down with me. I could tell by the way she flirted with a guy that passed her and how she talked to her friends. She was hiding something. Something I almost saw. Something I wanted to see. This game was going to be harder than I thought.
Ally's POV:
That moment with Austin a few minutes ago, shook me. He knew something was wrong with me. How could I be so stupid? So vulnerable? Fuck! Now he knew how to get to me. How to make me fall for him. No. I wouldn't make it that easy for him. I tapped my foot, trying to think of a plan, to get him to fall for me. I ran a hand through my hair, frustrated. I heard a shuffle of feet by my desk and looked up through my eyelashes to find Austin in front of me. I sat up straighter and blinked.
"Yes, Austin?" I asked a flirty tone in my voice. He just stood there for two minutes, saying nothing, staring at me. I raised an eyebrow and he finally cleared his throat, caught my eye and started to speak in a whisper.
"Here," he said, slipping a piece of paper across my desk and into my fingers. "It's my address. After school, come by. That is, if you're not busy. The game is still on isn't it?" he questioned. I sat there for about ten seconds, shocked. But then smiled and looked up at him, meeting his eyes with mine. "Sounds amazing. I'll be around by 5:00, ok? I just have to get ready first." I stated. He nodded, smirked and then walked away. That's what I should do, fuck with his head. Make him think he's got me and then change it up. Yes! The game is still on, Austin Moon. And be prepared to loose.
