Disclaimer: I do not own Austin and Ally.

A/N: This is rated STRONG T for language, violence and minor erotic scenes in later chapters. This does not have sex in it, but it will have make-out sessions and such.

3'rd POV, Austin's Perspective

"My entire life my dad has taught me to see past the way things look and to search for beauty where it seems there is none. About a year ago, we were walking together on a sidewalk lined with roses; I pointed them out and he kicked the one closest to him, knocking all its petals onto the cement. I told him that he ruined it, that it had been beautiful, and he said it still was. I don't know if he meant to slip a message, like he often does, into the moment. But it really stuck with me, and now I think of that rose as every person who has been judged and hurt because of the way they look. To most people, it's just a rose with no petals-broken and ugly-when in reality, these people really are some of the most incredible, beautiful roses you will ever meet."

- Storm Sixx

Austin walks into his house, shutting the door quietly, so he does not alert his mother of his presence. He crosses the house hold, tiptoeing up the stairs and into his room, he sighs, shutting his door quietly. Running his hand through his already unruly hair, he glances at the mess that is his room.

Shaking his head, he plops down onto the bed, arms spread out beside him. Same routine everyday. He drove to school five minutes after his dad left, and then ten minutes before his mother leaves he sneaks back in so he can hide out in his room.

Austin didn't feel the need to go to school anymore. All he ever did was bully people. He was mean. He was a bully. He was an asshole. He knew it but it wasn't like he could change that now. His friends put peer-pressure on him now. If he gave up being mean then his friends would call him an outcast. Then again, he was the most popular boy in the school. Whilst there was a debate about whether the most popular girl was Ally Dawson or Brooke Thompson. Ally Dawson was Brooke's newest competitor because most of the students enjoyed her rebellious behavior.

And Brooke was not a happy camper about it.. at all. Because, Despite her rebellion being her reason to be Brooke's competitor, Ally Dawson was beautiful in her own special way. Take earlier today, for example. When his friends dared him to pick on one of the new Freshman, she had been the only one to stand up and fight for him. Which meant she was everything Brooke wasn't. Although Brooke was gorgeous, that was all she was. She wasn't brave. She attacked only when it was her and her followers against one or two.

She loved the power she held over people whilst Austin hated it. Although it helped him let out his anger, he hated who and what he had become.. A bully.

"Austin Monica Moon! Get your butt down here young man!" His mothers angered voice screams at him from downstairs, causing him to bolt up in shock.

'How the hell did she find out..?' Austin thinks, standing up and walking out of the door, not stopping until he comes face to face with his mother. "Why the hell are you not in school, Austin?" She demands, causing him to cross his arms. "Why aren't you at work?" He shoots back, a smirk on his face. "I was just about to leave until your school called." She bites back, her eyes narrowed. "Get your narrow behind in my car. Your going back to school."

Austin sighs and scowls, dragging his feet as he walks to his mothers car. He watches his mom as she locks up before she turns to the car, a light frown gracing her usually smiling face. Austin frowns, sitting up in his seat as his mother walks slowly to the car. He watches her sit in the driver seat before he says, "Why are you frowning? You should be smiling. You frowning isn't natural." A soft laugh escapes her mouth before she says,

"Me and your father had yet another fight to add to the long list of fights.. and then I get a call from your school not minutes later saying that, quote, "You got in a fight within the first ten minutes of school and then disappeared." Excuse me, Austin, if I can't have a frown on my face, since it's so unnatural." She finishes, an air of sarcastic energy surrounding her words. Austin frowns, shame filling him as he bows his head. "Mom I'm sorry. Listen, I'll get my act together. I promise." His mom smiles, "Don't worry about it, Austin. Your still a kid. In fact, I like to think your going through you rebellious faze, instead of thinking of it as bad parenting as your father so arrogantly put it." She sighs. "Austin, I would really appreciate it if you would apologize to the young man and lady that you hurt with your words. I know our family is going through a rough patch, but everything will get better soon, son."

Austin sighs, nodding his head. "Sure, Mom. I'll apologize. Although the girl doesn't deserve to be apologized to. She started it with me." Mimi laughs. "She's still a girl, honey. You always say you don't like when your father yells at me, how is that much different?" Austin blushes. "I guess I didn't think logically. Thanks, mom." He says, a soft smile on his face as she pulls to a stop in front of his school. "Love you." He says, leaning over and kissing her lightly on the cheek. She smiles. "Love you too. Now, off you go. Make sure to apologize to your principle for causing a 'Ruckus' on the first day of school." She laughs when Austin snorts. "Sure, sure. Bye 'ma."

Jumping out of the car and shutting the door, he waves goodbye to her before trudging into the school, his eyes brightened and his heart lightened from his talk with his mother.

Time to keep up his 'To cool for school' and 'Angry all the time' facade.

-x-

Austin walks into AP Biology class, a small smirk on his face as he watches his teacher scowl, preparing a lecture. Holding up the note, Austin says pointedly, "You have a problem with me being late, talk with the principle." He laughs, although his laugh dies in his throat as his eyes land on his lab partner. "Hell no!" He shouts at the same time as Ally Dawson, except for a minor word change.

"Fuck no!"

A/N: La de do da deee! Heh, Like my music? (; I SURE DOOOOO! ... Prolly seems like im on something.. Rest assured, I'm not. Just happy. Hope you liked Austin's Pov! REVIEW!