It was really him. Standing there clapping and smirking at Ally. He looked almost exactly the same as the last time Ally saw him. Ally's head started spinning and the noise of people clapping pounded at her ears. She dashed off the stage and weaved through the crowd to the bathroom.

She gripped the edge of the sink, trying to catch her breath. She looked at her reflection in the mirror. She was ghost pale and she noticed that her eyes were spilling over with tears.

Why is he here? Did Dez invite him? Why didn't they tell me?

Questions swirled around her head. She leaned against the cool wall and tried to compose herself. The door opened and Trish peeked her head in. "Oh there you are!" Trish sighed out, relieved.

She entered the bathroom and took a full look at Ally. "Whoa what's wrong? Why are you crying?"

Ally looked at her best friend. "Did you invite him?"

"Invite who?" Trish was clearly taken aback with her best friend's harsh tone.

"Austin! Why did you have to invite the one person I never want to see again?" Ally covered her face with her hands.

"Oh Ally," Trish rubbed her best friend's back, "I didn't know he was coming either. But it means a lot to Dez that he's here. He is his best friend after all."

Ally leaned into her best friend and sighed. Trish patted her shoulder and said, "Now come on, let's get back out there."

Trish took Ally's hand and led them outside. When they got back into the hall, Ally immediately noticed that Austin was up on the stage with his guitar, standing where she was just minutes ago. Dez came up to Trish and grabbed her hand to lead her back on the dance floor. Ally hung back at the edge of the crowd. Austin adjusted the mic and started talking.

"So Dez wanted me to write a song for his wedding, even though he knows I can't write a song to save my life." Ally couldn't help but give a little smile at that. "But I showed him a song that I actually wrote all by myself many years ago, and he said that he really wanted me to sing it at his wedding. So here we go. Trish, this song is dedicated to you from Dez."

Even from her spot in the back, Ally could see Trish beam up at Dez. Austin started strumming his guitar and many couples crowded the floor to dance. It was a slow song, and Ally watched as the couples began to sway. There were many girls crowded at the side of the stage, clearly gawking at Austin when he began to sing.

When your legs don't work like they used to before

And I can't sweep you off of your feet

Will your mouth still remember the taste of my love?

Will your eyes still smile from your cheeks?

And, darling, I will be loving you 'til we're 70

And, baby, my heart could still fall as hard at 23

And I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways

Maybe just the touch of a hand

Well, me—I fall in love with you every single day

And I just wanna tell you I am

Ally couldn't help but sway along to the music. She couldn't believe Austin actually wrote that song.

So honey now

Take me into your loving arms

Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars

Place your head on my beating heart

I'm thinking out loud

That maybe we found love right where we are

When my hair's all but gone and my memory fades

And the crowds don't remember my name

When my hands don't play the strings the same way

I know you will still love me the same

'Cause honey your soul could never grow old, it's evergreen

And, baby, your smile's forever in my mind and memory

I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways

Maybe it's all part of a plan

Well, I'll just keep on making the same mistakes

Hoping that you'll understand

Austin's eyes found Ally's and he stared intensely at her, never breaking eye contact.

But, baby, now

Take me into your loving arms

Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars

Place your head on my beating heart

Thinking out loud

That maybe we found love right where we are

So, baby, now

Take me into your loving arms

Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars

Oh, darling, place your head on my beating heart

I'm thinking out loud

That maybe we found love right where we are

Oh, baby, we found love right where we are

And we found love right where we are

As Austin finished the song, still locked eyes with her, that's when everything clocked for Ally. The song was about her.

She couldn't help but keep staring at Austin, who continued to stare right back. People all around her were clapping. Austin broke their gaze and gave a quick little bow.

"Congratulations Trish and Dez!" He gestured to the couple in the middle of the floor. The thunderous applause continued.

Then Austin hurried off the stage and out the door, right past Ally.

-A&A-

Ally spent the rest of the night thinking. Why did he just leave like that? Ally had wanted to talk to him, but she knew that she'd have nothing to say to him. She decided that it was a good thing that he left.

At the end of the night, Trish and Dez bided everyone goodbye and headed off on their honeymoon in California. Ally was left to deal with the cleanup crew. Of course Trish only hired three people, so Ally stayed behind to help. The crew was grateful to have another person to help with such a large venue. Ally found herself humming Austin's song. She just couldn't get it out of her head.

"So I guess you liked my song."

Ally gasped and nearly dropped the centerpiece she was carrying. She turned around and found Austin leaning against the door.

"Um-I, yeah." She stammered, not knowing what to say.

"Looks like you guys need some help in here," he said casually, strolling into the room. "Ok if I help out?"

"Uh yeah," Ally said. She was amazed at how he could be so casual. He took off his coat and set it on a chair.

"You look nice."

Ally looked down at the red dress she was wearing. It reached mid-thigh and was tight to her body, showing off her curves. She realized that she was barefoot and her hair was probably disheveled. She subconsciously smoothed it down.

"Thanks." She said quietly, continuing to avoid his gaze by staring intently at the flowers she was holding. Suddenly, a big hand encompassed her shoulder and spun her around.

"Ally, talk to me!" Austin's eyes were searching her face, and Ally became aware of their close proximity.

"What is there to talk about?" Ally countered.

Austin scoffed. "Well how about we start with the basics, like where the heck have you been? I've tried so hard to reach you, Ally. I've missed you."

Ally's words failed her. She pulled away from Austin and gathered her shoes and her purse.

"I'm sorry Austin. Maybe another time."

She hurried out of the room leaving Austin staring after her.

-A&A-

Hey guys! Here's chapter 2! Thanks to everyone who followed this story. If you want more, please review and let me know what you think! (Btw sorry if there's any mistakes I didn't edit this).

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The song is "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran

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