Chapter 1- She Doesn't Fall
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Ally's POV
The sun shines through my window and burns my eyelids so I am forced to wake up. I would like to say that I get up gracefully, ready to take on the first day of senior year but being the unique person I am, I roll off and land hard on the ground, spending minutes trying to then untangle myself from my blanket wrapped securely around me. Finally on my feet, I go to brush my teeth. After, I take a shower, shivering when the hot water hits my back.
When I'm done, I step out of my bathroom and walk to my closet in my room. Suddenly, I jump in surprise when my alarm goes off, playing a song from my -oh so favourite artist.
"And that's Austin Moon with his top song on the charts, Better Together. More Austin Moon coming up after-." I slam my hand on my device, turning it off. I let out a small laugh, thinking about the song and wondering who he wrote it about. Probably didn't even write it I think to myself. There was no way Austin Moon would've written any of his songs because they had too much feeling. No one really saw it but me. Austin was just so… fake. Sure, I could admit that maybe he was a little bit attractive and his voice did sound nice, but on the inside, he was a troublemaker and immature. He always took everything for granted and was so self centered that I was surprised that his stages were only that big.
I shake my head, wanting to clear the thought of him. You might ask why I am acting like this. Reason is that I go to Marino High and it seems like I am the only girl there who doesn't have an obsession with him. It's insane. Everywhere I go, posters are lining the walls and his songs are blaring out of everyone's phones. I mean, his songs aren't bad but just the fact that he seems to have everyone down on their knees and wrapped around his fingers, makes me roll my eyes. I can barely even walk to my next class without being bombarded by fan girls either. Not in a good way though. Not even close. They chase me to continually ask why I am the only girl in school who doesn't like Austin. Trust me when I say it gets completely overwhelming over three years.
Finally, when my dad shouts at me to get down stairs, then do I snap out of my thoughts. I hurriedly get dressed and go down stairs, ready for my last year of high school and dreading another Austin filled day.
Austin's POV
I groan and drop my last box onto the hard floor, hearing a satisfying crack from inside. I look around the house as if finally seeing it for the first time and hated to admit but, it was pretty awesome. There were numerous full length windows that let lots of the Miami sunshine in. The whole floor was covered in gleaming white tiles and the décor made it feel very welcoming. Maybe this won't be so bad I think to myself. Then, my parents come in and ruin the scene.
"So, what do you think, son? Pretty cool right. There's also an indoor pool, screening room and- Austin, you better be listening." My dad looks at me with a frown and glare at him.
"I don't care okay? If you guys haven't noticed, I didn't even want to move here! How do you possible think that a year in high school will make me 'change my attitude?' I turn my cold look to my mother and she sighs.
"Austin, I don't understand what's so wrong about this. I mean, you used to live here before the record deal and you used to love it. And, on the school subject, your father and I know that you are intelligent but we are sending you back for a different reason. To make some friends. You're seventeen without a single friend. No hang outs or anything."
"Uh, if you don't recall, I did throw that killer party last month…" I trail off with the look my mom was giving me.
"Yes, thank you for reminding me. That is also why you are here: punishment for that party. It got so out of hand. You should've known better. Maybe at school you will learn to follow the rules and be more respectful." I silently laugh at my mom's ridiculous words. I wasn't disrespectful. I just liked to take everything to its limits.
My mom then explained some house rules which I didn't listen to- except for the part where I would be living alone for the next year. I pumped my fist in my mind and waited for her to finish. After, the three of us helped me unpack and explore the house. It looked even cooler the more I wandered around. I was obviously not going to tell my parents that, but I silently thanked them for their fashion sense. When we were done, the sky was dark and the stars were glittering in the sky.
I hugged my parents, knowing I would be without parental supervision for the next twelve months. My stomach churned slightly and I knew it was going to get a little lonely without them. I'm eighteen. Gotta live a little. This thought made me feel better but didn't stop my mouth from forming into a frown, and after some more farewells that was too quick for my liking, my parents had left me.
I force a smile and start to think positively about my situation. I would chill at the beach, go surfing and try to work on my song writing skills. Yes, the famous Austin Moon can't write his own songs. Get over it!
I walk up to my huge bedroom and collapse onto the comfy bed, feeling my body relax into the warm sheets. As I am about to drift unconscious, one thought weaves its way to my mind: I'm starting school.
Ally's POV
I have to clench my jaw and stare daggers at the whiteboard to resist the urge to cover my ears and bolt out of the room. I mean, it's only the first period of the first day of school and the only thing I can hear is talk about Austin Moon and see his smiling face on his posters following me down the halls. I thought I would've been used to this much chattering and gossiping by now but it seemed like there was some major news that had leaked out and everything was chaotic. Even the math teacher seemed to be engaged in a topic with a group of girls instead of teaching.
Suddenly, a recognizable figure burst through the door, holding a colourful magazine with a familiar face on it. She was beaming with excitement and shouted, "Austin… school… here!" With only the first word said, most of the students and the teacher had already closed whatever homework they were barely working on and surrounded the girl. After a couple of moments, the group erupted in shrill screams that echoed around the room and I finally lifted my hands to cover my ears.
I sighed in defeat when the action couldn't block the sound and I dropped my hands to my sides before standing up and weaving my way through the crowd to my friend in the middle.
Trish De La Rosa. My best friend since forever. She was the only Austin obsessed girl who I tolerated. Reason is because I knew her long before Austin became popular and stole every girl's hearts. She was really the only one who accepted the fact that I didn't care about him, even if she did. I also had another friend named Dez and he was great. I met him during freshman year and we ending up becoming friends because he understood me because, well, he wasn't a fan girl.
I stopped in front of Trish to see her squealing with some other girls, her face bright with happiness. Knowing that I shouldn't interrupt her, I just grabbed the magazine she was clutching and brought it up to my face.
I gasped, and brought the cover closer; blinking to make sure I was reading it right. This was impossible. Austin Moon is a famous pop star. He can't act like a normal teenager because he would be treated differently and because of the paparazzi. And yet…
Austin Moon, teen celebrity, attending Marino High School in Miami for his senior year.
I dropped the magazine onto the nearest table and walked into the hall to catch my breath. I scanned the walls and the dozens of Austin posters greeted me back. I shuddered. I could barely handle the talk of the oh- so- perfect Austin Moon now. I imagined whaat it would be like with the actual person in the middle of it. I guess I would just have to find more comfort in Dez and the guys of the school.
Agreeing with that plan, I took a deep breath and walked back into the class- prepared to learn nothing related to Math and instead listen about the heartthrob.
So... first chapter: done! I hope you guys will enjoy this story and also, go check out Love Will Remember.
*** I have absolutely NOTHING against Austin Moon or Ross Lynch. The hate Ally has against him is just for the story***
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