Hello and happy Friday!
So, I updated this almost a month ago and it was under the crossover section but I decided to move it here so hopefully more of you will see it!
Like I mentioned in the first chapter, I'm back and with the second installment to my Kickin' It/Austin and Ally story.
It's been a while since I've been on this archive, but I'm happy to be back. I've really missed you all!
XoThatCrazyChickoX: Thank you so much!
Enjoy!
Over the next few weeks, things started to calm down and everyone got into their own system. Jack, Jerry, Ally, Trish and Grace had conditioning, practice and games. Kim Austin and Milton had their heads always buried in the books and Dez and Cassidy joined so many clubs, they couldn't keep track of what day was what. But they made a deal the first week of school to keep their friendship strong and their minds sane.
Every Friday, they would go to the football game to support their team, cheer along with Ally and Trish and then end the night hanging out and sharing stories from the past week.
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It was Marford's High first away game and even though the group wasn't thrilled about traveling, the eight carpooled to support their friends.
"So, tell me again how away games were part of the deal?" Milton questions as he takes a seat next to Kim.
"Because it's still a game. And besides, the car ride was only twenty minutes. We aren't even that far away," Austin answers for the group, sitting in the row below Kim, Jack and Milton.
"All right. All right," Milton sighs, glancing around the area and trying to get into the spirit of things.
"So, whose house tonight?" Kim wonders to the group as minutes ago, Jerry, Grace Dez arrive.
"Um, my house is cool if you want," Grace offers with a shrug.
"Okay, awesome. And hey, wasn't Cassidy with you guys?" Kim asks as she's the only one missing.
"She was, but you know as soon as she steps foot anywhere, she attracts all the guys' attention," Grace replies, shaking her head and pointing behind them.
Five pairs of eyes look up to the top of the stairs to see Cassidy surrounded by a group of guys and looking uncomfortable.
"Shall we?" Jack inquiries, glancing at Austin and Jerry who nod in agreement.
The three stand tall and then make their way to Cassidy as once they're up words are said to her 'suitors' before they escort her down to their seats.
"It's time like this that I feel like a father," Austin retorts, glaring at Cassidy with a stern look.
"I'm sorry. It's not my fault I'm pretty," Cassidy counters back as everyone starts laughing at the argument.
"That's very true, Cass. But maybe next time you can wear a paper bag as a dress," Dez suggests seriously as everyone just stares at him.
"No, that wouldn't matter. She'd still rock it," Kim giggles as Grace nods along.
The eight chat for a few minutes longer until loud music starts playing and both teams take the field.
The game goes by fairly fast and at the last second, Marford gets the ball back, but fumbles and loss the game.
After Ally and Trish grab all their stuff and say goodbye to their squad, they met everyone in the parking lot and then take off to Grace's for a fun and crazy night.
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Time seems to be moving forward rather quickly as college applications were on the top of everyone's priorities. Milton was looking at and applying to every Ivy League school. Kim wasn't limiting herself and applied to all her top choices and then some. Austin was taking a chance and applied to a few music schools. Ally was torn between academics and her love for the arts, but ultimately went the same route as her boyfriend. Trish and Jerry were taking the easy way and applied to schools they knew they could get in to. Grace was sending in audition tapes for preforming arts institutions. Cassidy was holding off for the time being, not sure of what she wanted to do. And Dez, never talked about college so who knew what the red head was planning.
Homecoming was right around the corner too and as everyone was out buying dresses and getting excited for the dance, Kim was patiently waiting for her boyfriend to ask her. Austin had asked Ally a week ago while he was serenading her. Jerry and Grace decided to go together so no else could ask them. Trish and Cassidy had a long line of guys asking them and nether had yet to make a decision. Milton wasn't planning on, but who knew and even Dez had a date. How? No one knows. People were thrilled for the event, but not her. Oh no. She was getting real close to bursting. She ignored Jack most of the day and he was totally confused on what caused the sudden cold shoulder.
After school, he was on his way to the school gym, needing to release some frustration when Austin came running down the hall and calling his name. "Yo, Jack!"
"What Austin?" Jack yells back, not in the mood to talk to his cousin.
"Damn, what's wrong with you?" Austin questions, stopping a little further back than he normally would.
"Nothing's wrong. Do you need something or not?" Jack answered, his temper rising and his patience running thin.
"Geez. You're just as bad as Kim. She's been in one of her moods all day and I was wondering if you knew what was wrong with her," Austin utters, not liking the angry expression on Jack's face.
"Hell if I know! She's been ignoring me all day," Jack snaps as he take a deep breath.
"Oh. Sorry man. But hey, maybe Kim will be better after she goes dress shopping with Ally," Austin mentions, hoping and praying it's true because when Kim's mad, she's mad.
"Ally's still looking for a dress?" Jack probes with a small chuckle, remembering the days when Ally couldn't decide on what to buy.
"Apparently. And she's also helping Kim pick out something," Austin responds with a quick shrug.
"Kim hasn't found anything either?" Jack restates, shaking his head. "I swear girls are the worst. The dance is next week and- oh fucking hell!"
"What is it? What wrong?" Austin investigates as Jack's face goes blank.
"I'm an idiot. Times like ten. I got to go," Jack shouts, running past Austin.
Austin watches Jack leave as is more confused than even. But, oh well. If he can fix whatever happened between them, he's not too concerned.
Jack speeds all the way to the mall, needing to find Kim and fix his stupid mistake. Going in the direction of Kim and Ally's favorite stores, he finally spots them after leaving the third one.
"Kim! Kim!" he yells over the crowd.
Kim freezes at the sound of her name and glances over her shoulder to make sure it's who she thinks it is. When she's right, she turns back around to keep walking in the direction she and Ally were heading as the brunette looks between the two with perplexity and rushes up to the blonde as Jack lets out a huff in annoyance and increases his speed.
Once the two catch up with Kim, she exhales a puff of air and swiftly barks, "Go away, Jack," not looking at him.
"No," Jack speaks calmly. "Ally, can you give us a second?"
"Of course," Ally nods quickly. "Kim, I'll be down there," pointing down to the other store.
"What do you want Jack?" Kim grumbles as she finally faces him and taps her foot irritatedly.
"To apologize. I'm sorry for just assuming that we were going together to the dance because we're dating," Jack says in a soft tone.
"Thank you and I'm sorry too. I should've just told you instead of acting like a witch. It's just nice to be asked some times, you know," Kim explains with a sheepish smile.
"Understood. Next time, I'll do everything a good boyfriend should. But for now, Kimmy, will you be my date to the homecoming dance?" Jack asks with a grin.
"Your delivery could use some work, but yes! I'd love to be your date," Kim agree as Jack brings her into his embrace and kisses her.
"I love you," Jack murmurs between kisses.
"I love you too," Kim blushes as
Ally's swooning over the couple from the store window.
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The following Saturday, the Homecoming dance was in full swing and everyone was happy because last night's game was amazing. Marford beat their rival Swarthmore in over time.
The group of twelve were all chatting at a table, when Trish comes by and introduces her date, Jace, a guy from her math class. Dez is right behind her and introduces his date, Carrie, a girl he's been seeing for a few weeks and Cassidy, introduces Derek, a football player most of them knew. Pleasantries were spoken and when Jerry randomly speaks, "I'm glad Kim's not mad at you anymore," everyone shifts their attention to the best friend's and couple.
"Yeah, me too. I was so stupid," Jack chuckles still not believing his mistake.
"So, what happened?" Grace wonders, looking at the couple.
"He-," Jerry starts sharing before getting cut off.
"Don't you date finish that sentence," Jack warns with a stern stare.
"He didn't ask her to the dance at first," Ally blurts out and then quickly covered her mouth.
"Ally," Jack whines as he cheeks turn red from embarrassment. "I thought we were friends.
"We are. And its a cute story, Jack. Your own little love story," Ally grins with a big smile.
"Yeah, yeah," Jack waves off as Kim kisses the corner of his mouth to make him feel better.
After a few more minutes of causal conversation, Ally and Kim's favorite song is being played as Austin and Jack ask, "Would you like to dance?" already knowing the answer as their girlfriend's are dancing in their seats.
"Yes!" Ally cheers loudly, taking Austin's hand.
"Of course!" Kim adds, looping her arm around Jack's.
Everyone is now on the dance floor and having fun, trying really hard not to laugh at Kim's interesting dance moves or Dez's so-called dancing.
After the fifth or six song, the group spots someone familiar making their way over to them as they all share a look of surprise. "Milton! I'm glad you made it," Jerry greets happily, not paying attention to everyone else's perplexed expression.
"Yeah, um, thanks Jerry," Milton mumbles, looking at the ground.
"I thought you weren't coming," Kim whispers in his ear.
"I wasn't. But then, ugh. Guys, this is my date, Julie," he introduces, moving to the side to show off the tall light haired brunette to friends and vice versa.
"It's nice to meet you," Kim instantly welcomes, extending a hand and helping her friend out.
"Thank you. It's nice to finally meet you all as well. Milton talks very highly of his friends," Julie praises with a nervous smile.
"Milton's a great guy like that. We're happy you're here. Our group is now complete!" Austin adds as everyone smiles and nods.
Julie starts talking with all the girls as Jack and Austin stand on each of side Milton with smirks on their faces.
"Shut up. I don't want to talk about it," Milton hisses as he just stands there with his arms crossed over his chest.
Halfway through the dance it's time for the King and Queen dance as everyone clears the floor. A soft gentle ballad start playing then all of a sudden, it start skipping and scratching. Dez quickly jumps out of his seat and rushes to the stage as
everyone looks around and is wondering what's happening.
"Um, sorry about this. Slight technical problems," Randy apologizes as he and Dez try to figure out what happened on the system.
Minutes past and when nothing seems to be working, Dez and Randy whisper to each other for a few seconds before Dez runs back to the group and grabs Austin's arm.
"Buddy, you got to help us. We can't get the player to work and we need a song. Please sing," Dez begs in a one long breath.
"Dez, you know I don't sing in public," Austin replies, feeling his stomach getting queasy.
"Please, Austin. You're a great singer and you'll just be singing in this small area," Dez tries to reason.
"Yeah, Austin. It's not too bad and this will be good practice," Ally persuades, joining the conversation.
He looks around the table to see everyone nodding encouragingly and Kim giving him a wink as he slowly lets his guard down. "Fine, I'll do it. But on one condition," he gives in.
"Thank you. I owe you. And okay, not a problem. What is it?" Dez questions hurriedly, knowing they're running out of time.
Austin rocks back-and-forth on his feet before catching Ally's big brown eyes as he says, "That she sings with me."
And there you go folks! Please let me know what you think!
Thanks and until next time,
Missy xx