Disclaimer: Because apparently I need to point out the fact I don't own Austin or Ally...just the plot line. And I don't own any songs that may pop up during this story.
Let's continue, shall we?
"Hey everybody, I'm Austin Moon and this is my new song 'All About Us'." His eyes were locked on Ally the moment he found her shy smile beaming up at him from the crowd.
"And every heart in the room will melt
This is a feeling I've never felt
But it's all about us"
She had written lyrics to a song that his heart had struggled to say. He longed for the moment that he gained the courage and the right words to express to her what she meant to him.
"Suddenly I'm feeling brave
Don't know what's got into me
Why I feel this way
Can we dance real slow?
Can I hold you real close?"
There she stood as he sang each bittersweet word, his gaze never waving from where she stood. Austin could've forgotten the rest of the world existed, because to him all he saw was Ally. She was more to him than he had ever admitted to himself before, and the thought of her with another man made his heart ache.
"Do you hear that love? They're playing our song
Do you think we're ready? Oh, I'm really feeling it
Do you hear that love? Do you hear that love?"
As he sang the last few words, he watched as Ally politely slid her way through the crowd. She always wanted to be the first to congratulate him on a job well done, as well as the first to wish him luck. She was his best friend, his confidante, and the only girl he had loved like this.
He thanked the crowd as applause rang through the bar, but all he could focus on was getting close to Ally once more. Her distance left an emptiness that rotted in his gut, and it was getting harder for him to hide how he felt.
As he stepped off the final step, he felt two small arms wind around his neck in a tight hug. "You sounded amazing, Austin. That has to be my favorite of the songs we have written together."
Without thinking he pressed her to his chest in return, it was so natural and she was a perfect fit in his arms. He nodded into her hair, momentarily entranced by her sweet scent.
"I could never have done any of this without you." You're my everything. His mind may have finished the thought, but his mouth refused to form the words.
He had never feared rejection until he realized his feelings for Ally Dawson. Facing a possible rejection from someone like her would surely kill him, but hiding his feelings had the same effect on his soul.
He sighed heavily against her shoulder, having been lost in thought, he had forgotten he was still holding her. Ally pulled back to study his face, "Everything okay, Austin?"
His body stilled as her eyes floated over him, searching. Quickly Austin nodded and mumbled something about being exhausted, desperately trying to cover his mistake.
Austin made his way toward the bar, having promised Ally he would soon meet her back at their table. He leaned against the bar, his fingers moving through his hair as he pulled slightly. He couldn't help but berate himself for his actions.
"Soooo...when are you going to stop lying to yourself?" The voice in his ear caused him to jerk, almost spilling his beer.
"Sorry, man." Dez threw money down on the bar, lifting his own glass to his lips. He couldn't help but smirk over the rim of his glass as he saw the momentary panic on Austin's face.
"Jeez, Dez..." Austin sighed leaning backward on the barstool. As calmly as he could he asked, "What am I lying to myself about?" Inwardly he prayed the redhead would be oblivious to his innermost thoughts, but the lump in his throat gave him an acutely fearsome feeling that Dez knew.
Rolling his eyes, Dez let out an exasperated sigh. "When are you going to admit to yourself AND Ally that you love her."
Austin couldn't help but sputter as the words left his best friend's mouth. "I-I don't know what you're talking about...Ally is, ya know- she's Ally." His eyes quickly scanned around the room, desperately wanting a new topic to distract Dez.
He opened his mouth to ramble on about the darkness of the establishment but Dez pushed himself off the bar where he had been leaning.
"You're right...she is Ally, the girl you're in love with." he reached out to pat Austin's shoulder before winding his way through the crowd.
Austin stood frozen in time, still clutching the glass. All he could think about was the fear eating him up inside. If Dez knew the truth...who else did?
So, what did you all think? Hope you enjoyed a bit more Auslly...more to come!
