Chapter Two: Let's Duet.
After dinner, we bid our goodbyes to Ally and Lester and began walking to our car.
"See you guys tomorrow at the store!" Lester called.
"All right! See ya!" We called back. We got into our car and drove to our hotel.
"Well…. Dinner was fun, eh?" I asked, Mom gave me a dark look.
"Too soon?" I asked, she stayed silent then turned back to the road.
"Yeah, too soon sis." Ryan said, we both shared a look and stayed silent the rest of the car ride. Once we got to the hotel, our Mom wasted no time jumping out of the car and stomping into the hotel. We climbed out after her and looked at each other.
"She's mega ticked…." Ryan said. I nodded and we followed after her and got into an elevator.
"We still going to night surf?" I asked him.
"I think tonight we should probably just chill in the room. We don't want her to get ticked even more." He said, I sighed and nodded. We made it to our room and quickly got changed into comfortable clothes, I set up the coffee maker, and jumped into my bed. I flipped on the TV, a marathon of our favorite show, A Haunting was on, so I left it. I noticed Ryan was already drifting, but I had to ask the question:
"Do you think it's serious? With Mom and Lester I mean." I asked, looking over at him.
"Like as in… Long term? I dunno, maybe…. Why? Do you?" He replied, looking over at me, I shrugged, turning back to the TV.
"I dunno, probably… I mean, he's met us, and he's still around…. We've driven 7 and a half agonizing hours to see him and his kid…. The hotel room is amazing…. And I can't shake this feeling that she's hiding something…." I said.
"Yeah, it is…" He responded groggily. I didn't reply, he was clearly exhausted. After a few minutes, his snores filled the room. I sighed. I really wasn't tired. I slipped out of bed and grabbed my backpack, I dug around until I found my songbook, and flipped it open to my most recent song. After jotting down a few ideas, I finally felt tired enough to actually sleep, so I climbed into bed and got comfortable. I zoned into the ghost story that was being told, and eventually drifted off to sleep to the monotonous voice that filled the room.
"Sissy, wake up!" I heard Ryan groan.. I rolled over and found him walking to the coffee maker.
"What time is it?" I asked, turning my face back into my pillow to block the obnoxious, blinding light of the room.
"8:12. Mom called, she wants us ready by 10, we're going to the mall to Lester's store." He said, I nodded and flipped back over, to where my back was facing him, and pulled my covers over my head.
"Come on, you get the shower first if you want." He said, I sighed. He was extremely persistent, and knew I couldn't turn down the chance to shower first. Damn twin telepathy thing…
"You suck," I grumbled, throwing the covers off me and turning to see him smiling, sipping on his coffee. I climbed out of bed and walked into the bathroom, grabbing my iHome and iPod. I set it up and began playing music while getting ready. 30 minutes later, I was finished and dressed. I walked out and he turned to look at me.
"Must you wear such revealing clothes?" He groaned, covering his eyes and looking away
"These aren't revealing!" I defended. I was in shorts and a tank top and everything that was needed to be, was covered, and it was appropriate weather for it!
"Yeah, whatever." He scoffed. I rolled my eyes and walked over to the coffee pot, I poured myself a cup and flipped on the TV to find Big Time Rush on, I smiled happily and settled to watch it. Ryan had since disappeared into the bathroom. After a while, he was done and we both grabbed our things and walked down to the lobby to meet our Mom.
"Come on kids, let's go, no time to waste!" She exclaimed, walking past us and out the doors. We got into our car and drove to the Mall of Miami and got out.
"We're looking for Sonic Boom." She told us,
"All right." I said.
"Found it! Right up here, near Coldstone's and Starbucks." Ryan pointed to a spot on the colored map.
"Coldstone's and Starbucks! Let's go!" I exclaimed, grabbing his wrist and dragging him behind me. We made it to the store 10 minutes later and walked in.
"Hey Ally!" Mom greeted.
"Hey Kat, Dad's in his office." Ally replied, pointing over to the left.
"Thanks doll." Mom smiled, she waltzed off to the office and we walked up to the counter.
"Sup?" We greeted in unison.
"Nothing much, reading this book for my book club, how about you?" She replied, gesturing to the monstrous item in front of her on the counter.
"Whoa…. Looks…." Ryan turned to me.
"Fun." I smiled. She just shrugged and went back to reading.
"Hey! Guess who just got a job at Jewelry Junction!" I heard someone exclaim, I spun around to see a girl, about as tall as me, maybe taller, holding her hands out, a huge smile on her face, and an apron with Jewelry Junction printed on it accompanied with pictures of diamonds and gems.
"But… What about your job at Pet Town?" Ally asked her, walking up to her.
"Well, there was a really cute puppy that I wanted to hold, so I went to open his door, and somehow I accidentally let all of them out." The girl frowned. Ally just shook her head, smiling slightly.
"Who are these guys?" She asked, pointing us.
"Oh! These are Kat's kids, Ryan and Riley." Ally introduced, she turned back to us.
"Guys, this is my best friend Trish." She pointed back at the girl.
"Nice to meet you." Ryan said, waving. I smiled and waved.
"You too." She said. All of a sudden, something collided into me, and knocked me to the floor.
"Ouch!" I groaned, looking up at my attacker. It was… Oh my, God! Austin Moon!
"Whoa! You're Austin Moon!" I exclaimed.
"Uh yeah… I am…. Sorry for knocking into you like that! It was Dez's fault." He said, he climbed off of me and pointed to a red head that was peeling himself off of Trish, who was glaring daggers at him,
"No worries." I replied, he offered his hand and I took it.
"Now… You know my name… What's yours?" He said, smiling slightly. I smiled back.
"Riley Vega, my Mom's dating Ally's Dad." I replied, nodding my head at Ally.
"Oh yeah!" He said, I nodded and looked down to notice we had yet to let go of each others hands. He looked down and cleared his throat, yanking his hand away.
"Um, this is my twin brother Ryan." I said, gesturing to Ryan.
"Nice to meet ya." Ryan said.
"You too. How long are you guys in town?" Austin said.
"For the week." I said,
"Cool." He nodded. I did too when I heard a gasp and yelling:
"I KNOW WHO YOU TWO ARE!" It was Trish, I noticed her pointing to Ryan and I.
"Trish, what are you talking about?" Ally asked, looking extremely confused.
"They're Riot! Or, at least 2 of the members! Ya know, that band on FaceSmash I showed you guys!" She exclaimed, she pulled out her phone and a minute later my singing filled the air.
"No way! You guys rock!" Austin exclaimed.
"Really?" I asked.
"Yeah!" Trish exclaimed. I shrugged,
"If you say so," I laughed.
"Kids! We're going out for the day!" Lester declared, walking out of his office.
"What? Why?" Ally asked,
"Just running some errands, you'll be fine here on your own. Just close up half day, we'll be back late." Lester said, he and my Mom walked out before we could respond.
"Sweet! The whole shop to ourselves! You can work on the song!" Austin told Ally, who gave him a look.
"We still have 2 hours before we close." She reminded.
"I know, I was just saying." He put his hands up.
"All right, I've got to get back to work. See ya!" Trish called, walking out.
"Bye!" Ally called, then she turned to Dez and Austin.
"You two just go upstairs and stay out of trouble." She ordered.
"We don't cause trouble!" Dez exclaimed, he leaned against an Oboe and it went crashing to the floor taking Dez with it and simultaneously taking down other displays. I cringed at the sight and sound. Austin shook his head, hauling Dez off the floor and steering him towards the stairs.
"Let's go upstairs." He told him. The two disappeared and Ally groaned as she picked up the Oboe and set it back onto it's rightful display.
"Is it like this all the time?" I asked her, setting a guitar back up onto it's holder.
"Only when they're here…. You get used to it after awhile though." She replied, I nodded in understanding. We finished replacing everything and went back to the counter. The next two hours were spent with Ryan and I learning about the store and how it's run, then at 12, we closed up and Trish walked up.
"Guys! Meeting! Now!" She yelled, grabbing Ally's wrist and dragging her upstairs.
"You two, too!" Trish yelled. Ryan and I looked at each other and shrugged before following after the two girls. We walked into the room and looked around.
"Nice room…. Better than our practice room." I said, looking around at the entire set up.
"Thanks, it was all us." Austin smiled, gesturing to himself and Dez, who was also smiling. I nodded and sat down at the piano bench.
"Okay, why did you want us all up here?" Dez asked.
"Because, as Austin's manager, I thought of the best idea!" Trish exclaimed.
"What is it?" Austin asked excitedly.
"You're going to do a song and video with Riley!" She replied with a giant grin on her face.
"That is an awesome idea!" Austin agreed.
"Yeah! All we need is a duet!" Trish turned to Ally.
"You expect me to write a duet? I've barely had time to write a solo for his next video!" Ally protested.
"We're off school this week! Riley's here to help! No excuses!" Trish exclaimed. Ally just rolled her eyes.
"Do we not have a choice?" Ryan asked, all eyes turned to the two of us.
"Come on, please?" Austin begged,
"Why? We just met you!" Ryan asked.
"Because! Think of our fans! People like you, people like me! If more people like both of us, our careers could shoot through the roof!" He exclaimed. Ryan and I looked at each other.
"TWIN MEETING!" We declared. We walked away from the others and turned our backs to them.
"Well?" He whispered.
"Well what?" I hissed back.
"Should we?" He asked.
"I dunno… I don't see why it would hurt! I mean he's been on the Helen Show!" I responded.
"Good point. Okay, let's do it." He replied, nodded.
"Okay," I said, we turned back to the others.
"We'll do it." I said.
"YES!" Trish and Austin exclaimed, high-fiving. Ally looked worried.
"Don't worry Ally. We'll help you write a duet." I told her, she sent me a smile then walked out.
Tell me what you think! I know it's not the greatest, and it's probably moving a little quick, but I'm trying to get caught up with the show. The next one will probably be during Kangaroos and Chaos. Anyway, don't own Austin and Ally, or Coldstone's or Starbucks, but I do own my OCs.
Much Love,
Rhey ,