Ch. 3

*The next day Ally is busy with the large crowd in Sonic Boom

*Austin squeezes through the crowd and makes to the counter.

Austin: Hey Ally. What's with the big crowd today?

Ally: Huge sale. Everything is 30% off.

Austin: Are you sure can handle this?

Ally: I've dealt with bigger crowds. I can handle it.

Austin: I can help out.

Ally: That's really sweet Austin. You don't have to do that

Austin: I know but I want to. I'll do anything for you Alls. *Smiles and winks at her and starts to show customers where the instruments are

*At the end of the Ally is exhausted

*She starts to sneeze and cough

Austin: Are you ok Ally?

Ally: I'm fine. It's just allergies.

Austin: You sound sick.

Ally: I'm fine really Austin. Thanks for caring. *Hugs him. He smiles and hugs her back still concerned about her health

Austin: You want to get some ice cream?

Ally: Yeah sounds great.

*They go to the beach to eat their ice cream. It's really hot outside and even the ice cream isn't helping teens cool off.

Ally: Wow it's really hot today.

Austin: I know. We should go relax inside. Are you done with your ice cream?

Ally: Yeah thanks. *Hands empty cup to him.

*She starts to feel dizzy but doesn't want Austin to worry but he notices the change in her mood anyway

Austin:(worried) Alls are you ok?

Ally: Yeah, I think I'm just tired. I'm going back to Sonic Boom to take a nap.

*Gets up but suddenly her vision gets blurry and everything goes black. Unknown to her Austin caught her so she wouldn't fall

Austin: Ally! Please wake up! *Gently rubs her head and rushes her to the hospital.

*He frantically paces back and forth. Dez and Trish run in with Mr. Dawson right behind them

Trish: What happened?

Austin: We were eating ice cream at the beach. She said she felt tired and wanted to take a nap but as soon as she got up she fainted. I caught her and she was unresponsive.

Dez: It's ok bud. She's getting help now.

Mr. Dawson: You acted quickly and did the right thing Austin. She's lucky to have a friend like you

*The doctor comes in to let them know it's ok to see Ally.

*Once in the room Austin rushes to Ally's side

Austin: Is she going to be ok doc?

Doctor: She'll be just fine. She just got overheated from the sun. All she got was heat stroke. She should wake in an hour or two.

Mr. Dawson: Thank you sir. *Shakes his hand and opens the door for him

Trish: That's not so bad.

Dez: She's going to be ok.

Austin: Yeah, but I can't help but feel it's my fault. She was showing signs of illness today and passed it off as allergies. I should've seen known that was an excuse so she wouldn't worry me. *Tears up a little and looks at his best friend laying in a hospital bed looking so helpless

Mr. Dawson: I know how special she is to you Austin. You're always there for her. Thanks for the care you show her.

Austin: I'll do anything for her sir.

Trish: Hey Mr. Dawson we should all go to the cafeteria and get lunch. Ally will be hungry when she wakes up.

Dez: We'll bring you back something too buddy.

Austin: Thanks guys *Watches them leave the room then turns back to Ally.

Austin: I'm so sorry Alls. I should've known you were sick. You work so hard and do so much for us. You mean the world to me. *Kisses her forehead and continues to rub her head

*After a while Ally wakes up and sees Austin watching SpongeBob.

Ally:(weakly) Could you please turn that down?

Austin: Sure *Turns down TV before realizing Ally is awake

Austin: Hey Alls. I'm so glad you're ok. *Hugs tightly.

Ally:(wheezily) I would be better if you remove your elbow from my chest.

*Austin quickly backs away and looks guilty

Ally: It's ok Austin. You didn't hurt me.

Austin: I'm sorry Ally. I'm just happy you're ok. I was really worried.

Ally: What happened? Have you been crying?

Austin: Yeah a little bit. You passed out from the heat. The doctor said you had heatstroke.

Ally: Ok. I don't remember much. Why were you crying?

Austin: When you passed out it really scared me. I know you only covered up for yourself about having allergies earlier today. You didn't want to worry me.

Ally: Yeah I don't want to give you that stress.

Austin: Thanks Alls but I always worry about you but that's only because you're very special to me and I don't want to lose you.

Ally: That's really sweet Austin. Thank you so much. I really want to go home

*Mr. Dawson, Trish and Dez return from the cafeteria

Trish: Hey Ally, I'm glad you're ok. We bought you food from the cafeteria.

Ally: Thanks Trish.

Dez: I got you a ballon Ally. *Ties Get Well Soon balloon to bed

Ally: Thanks Dez

Mr. Dawson: Honey I want you take the day off tomorrow. You need to rest and relax after what happened today

Ally: I can't Dad. I love working I don't want to stop.

Austin: Alls you deserve it. It would make me feel better if you took the day off.

Mr. Dawson: I can handle the big sale crowd. You need it.

Ally: Ok, I'll do it for you guys. Honestly I don't think I could've worked either.

*The next day Ally is resting in the Practice Rm. She's sleeping soundly on the couch clutching onto Dougie Dolphin. Austin comes in and he smiles at her peaceful slumber.