Disclaimer: I do not own Austin and Ally. If I did, I wouldn't be writing fan-fics. I'd be writing the real thing.

Austin Moon. There it was again. That feeling. Even his name sounded familiar. She strained hard, trying to remember. Do you know that feeling, that irritating feeling, when you're trying to remember something that you once knew like the back of your hand but now can't. It was the same with Ally. It felt like the answer lied at the back of her head but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. She studied his face for a moment. His hazel eyes were twinkling with child-like humor. And, boy, were his eyes dreamy.…..

"Have we met before?" the question was out of her mouth before she knew it. Her question surprised him, she could see that. Maybe he was thinking along the same lines, Ally thought. Or maybe you are going cray-cray, trying to remember how you met a stranger you obviously just met today, a voice in her head said. Ally was brought back to reality when Austin replied, "I highly doubt that, seeing that my family just moved to Miami last week and I haven't even attended the high school here, yet. But-"Ally's heart seemed to race faster for some reason, "-but I do know who you are-"Ally's heart definitely started beating faster.

"Little Ally, right?" Austin finished slyly. Her heart beat returned to normal, a bit disappointed that all that fast beating went for nothing. "Actually, I prefer just Ally." she retorted, blushing as she remembered her ridiculous composition. Suddenly, becoming aware of the fact that she was talking to a complete (semi- I still think we've met before, Ally thought) stranger in the middle of the woods, she added, "I think I should get going." "Yeah, me too. Lucky for you, the rain's stopped." Austin remarked. The rain indeed had stopped. Ally had been so lost in her own train of thought that she hadn't noticed this before. Maybe my song did make the rain go away, she thought smugly.

"Maybe your song did make the rain go away." Ally found her exact thoughts being voiced by the blond in front of her. "Yeah, it seems so.", Ally responded, smiling at Austin for the first time during their entire conversation. If only she knew what effect it would have on him.

Austin was left speechless on seeing Ally's smile. Not only because it was so dazzling and he was so charmed by its beauty that it left him breathless (although it was a big part of the reason), but also because it reminded him of someone. Who that someone was, Austin couldn't figure out, though. It was as if he knew the answer, but couldn't quite put his finger on it….

"Austin?", Ally asked, unsure why he looked so amazed. "Is everything OK?" "Yeah, um….i was just thinking about your rain song." On seeing Ally blush, he added," Hey, it was pretty catchy, even though a bit unoriginal.", he said laughing.

By now, Ally was the one having difficulty breathing. She had no idea why his laugh made butterflies erupt in her stomach. She never felt like this, unless she was sick. Maybe I'm coming down with something, she thought fervently. Or, maybe you have a crush on Mr. Blond Beauty here, the voice in her head said slyly. She was really starting to loathe that voice.

"Well, bye, then.", Ally said hastily, picking up her bag. "Yeah, umm…..i should be get going too. ", Austin responded. As Ally was walking away, he suddenly called out to the retreating figure of the brunet, "Maybe we'll run into each other, again". Hope was clearly evident in his tone. Turning back, Ally once again gave him that bewitching smile that made him breathless and replied with a non-committal "Maybe."

Ally had chosen the ideal campsite. It had a freshwater lake nearby so water would not be an issue. There were enough trees on one side to provide shelter from rain while the other side consisted of soft grass on which a tent could be pitched. Ally and Trish had found this spot when they were in the fifth grade and from then on, it would be their safe haven. Their home away from home. No one but them knew about this spot. They would retreat here during their holidays, away from the rest of the world. Ally felt a pang of disappointment because Trish hadn't been able to come with her since she was out of town that weekend.

As Ally walked towards the campsite, her thoughts were occupied by Austin. She could swear that she knew him. It was like waking up from a dream and no matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't remember what it was about. It was in the back of her head, in her subconscious, yet…. Why am I even bothering, she thought. It's not like we'll be meeting anytime soon.

If only she knew how wrong she was.

Austin, on the other hand, was busy thinking about her. There was something about Ally, the way she smiled, that reminded him of someone, a certain someone from his past. If only he could remember who. Apart from this mystery, he found Ally enchanting. He was honestly hoping to run into the brunet sometime soon.

Ally was quite exhausted by the time she neared the campsite. It hadn't been that long a walk but, with her burden, it had proved to be extremely tiring. It's going to be so much fun, she thought excitedly. It would be bye-bye writer's block, hello hit songs. She was really eager to reach her campsite. Not only because she was tired but also because it had been quite long since had she last camped there. Trish and I are so lucky to have found such a place, she thought happily as the campsite neared. It's perfect.

It appeared as if someone else had had the same thought, too.

For there it was. Another tent pitched exactly where hers should've been. Ally didn't know whether to be more surprised on seeing the tent or on seeing its owner, who arrived from the other side of the woods at the exact same moment. Austin Moon.

And that, my friends, is what we call fate.

Hello, peeps! I know this chapter isn't great but I promise that the next chapter is going to be better. Hint: There's a major Auslly scene in it. This is my very first fan-fic and I'm seriously quite nervous about it. The grammar isn't perfect, the words are dull and there are countless other faults. But, the idea is quite original. Please give it a shot. And remember, the two R's. READ and REVIEW. I'm all open to constructive criticism and advice.

Special thanks to the four lovelies who followed this story and to LoveShipper who took the time to write a review =). I truly appreciate it.

Till next time, then!