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Part of this chapter was inspired by TwilightHayley's 'Ratings out of ten', which is a Doctor Who fanfic, which is amazing might I add!

Ally in Wonderland

I can't explain myself, I'm afraid, Sir, because I'm not myself you see.

"You look great Ally! Dallas is gonna love you," Trish beamed as she followed Ally down the stairs into the main floor of Sonic Boom. "Doesn't she look great guys?"

"You look beau- awesome Ally," Austin smiled at his best friend, though he was kicking himself on the inside. Why didn't I just tell her she looked beautiful? Because she does!

"Thanks Austin," The brunette smiled back. "But are you guys sure this isn't too much?"

Dez and Austin both shook their heads, no. Although Austin thought that her make-up was maybe a bit much, he didn't say so because he didn't want Ally feeling bad before her date. Besides, no matter what she was wearing Austin always thought she looked great.

"Okay, I've got exactly four minutes before Dallas gets here, do you guys have any parting words of advice for me?" Ally asked. her nervousness practically radiating off of her.

"Don't talk with your mouthful, and that includes if you're chewing on your hair," Trish said as she fluffed at Ally's hair attempting to improve its volume.

"Don't pick his nose," Dez said seriously.

"What?" Ally asked, pushing Trish's hands away from her hair. "Why would I even - Actually, I don't want to know. Austin, have you got any advice? You know, since you've been on a lot of dates."

Austin shrugged. He didn't know what to tell her. "Just be yourself. Even if that means you fumble over your words or chew your hair," He advised. "If Dallas doesn't like you for you, then he isn't worth your time."

"Awww, Austin," Ally blushed. "When did you get so sweet?"

"I think is was around the time I started spending so much time with you and Trish," He chuckled. "Honestly, the amount of chick flicks or boy issues and dramas, I've had to listen to and watch over the past couple of months -" Ally cut him off by shoving him playfully.

"Hey Ally."

The group turned to see Dallas shuffle into the store, his hand stuffed into his pockets and his lips upturned in a nervous smile.

"H-hey Dallas," Ally blushed waving at him slightly. "So I'll see you guys later?"

Ally turned to say goodbye to her friends but was caught off guard when she saw all three of them glaring at Dallas and puffing out their chests. "Guys, what are you doing?"

"Well, your Dad isn't here so it's our job to intimidate the guy," Trish explained. "We worked it all out last night."

"And now we have to ask Dallas about his intentions with you," Dez added.

Ally's eyes widened. "Um... you know what? I think we're good. So, I'll see you guys later. Bye!" Ally ushered Dallas out the door before Dez, Trish or Austin had chance to interrogate the boy. She did not need any of them asking any embarrassing questions.

The trio watched Ally leave with her date, and remained watching until they could see the pair no longer.

"Kids," Trish smiled happily. "Anyway, I should probably be getting to work."

"Aren't you running a bit late?" Dez pointed out.

Trish shrugged, "Nah, I was supposed to be there at ten, so that's only six hours. Bye!"

Dez shook his head in amusement at Trish as she left and then moved to talk to Austin. "I better get going too. My Mom need me home to help bathe the dog."

"Can't she just do it herself? I mean, how hard can it be to bathe a six pound dog?"

"You'd be surprised," Dez laughed as he grabbed his backpack. "Do you want to come and help?"

Austin shook his head, "No thanks. I'm probably just gonna head home." He didn't actually want to tell Dez that his dog freaked him out. It was the large ears that got him...

"Alright. I'll see you tomorrow. Later buddy."

Once Mr Dawson had arrived to take over Ally's shift (twenty minutes late), Austin wasn't sure what to do with himself. Usually he and Ally would be up in the practice room writing a new song, but since Ally was out with Dallas it was just him sat in the practice room alone strumming random chords on his guitar.

"You're the tofu to my hippie, the words in my dictionary. If you're sporty and ginger I'll be baby, posh, and scary. We go together like pastrami on rye. Like watching titanic and trying not to cry," Austin sang. He knew the lyrics didn't really make sense but that was basically his relationship with Ally. It didn't make sense to anyone but them. Polar opposites, though maybe not on the same level as Trish and Dez. Unlike Trish and Dez however, Austin and Ally mixed perfectly. She was the bitter music and he was the peppy melody and they mingled together to create the best song of all.

Austin sighed and put his guitar down. He was bored, he couldn't quite believe it himself. He was almost always doing something, wether it be out on dates, making music or just hanging out with his friends, but he wasn't even doing that. He wasn't interested in any girls and didn't have the heart to ask them out for the sake of it. Making music wasn't as fun without his partner, nor was it as easy, he discovered. His friends were all out doing their own thing, therefore leaving him with nothing to do other than count the tiles on the ceiling above him.

It was then that he saw it. He caught it in the corner of his eye. Ally's book.

Austin stared at it from across the room. Why would Ally just leave it lying around like that? But then again, she said she didn't have any secrets, right? So maybe that's why she can leave it, because she has nothing to hide. Or maybe it's because she trusts that no one would dare look in it, especially after last time. Austin shuddered at the thought of himself all orange and sweaty.

He was conflicted. He'd been worried about her for a couple of days now, since they'd had their discussion about secrets, but then again it was Ally's book and she had told him countless times not to touch it.

What if I just read the first page? Austin compromised.

Deciding that his idea was acceptable Austin got up and strode over to the book. He was still uncertain as to if he actually wanted to do this. He didn't want Ally coming after him for revenge again, but he had always wanted to read her book... He wondered briefly how long she had actually had the book, as he looked down at its tatty cover with the faded pink A on the front. It seemed like she'd had it for a long time, but if she had indeed had it for years then how had she not run out of space? Unless she just tore out the pages and replaced them, but that didn't seem like a very Ally thing to do.

Austin pushed these thoughts to the back of his head. He knew he was stalling because he was feeling uneasy about reading Ally's book, but a part of him was screaming at him to do it. So he did.

Cautiously and very, very slowly Austin opened the book out to its first page and was surprised to see that it was empty. In fact as he continued to turn the pages he was astounded and more than a little confused to see that there was nothing inside the book. No entries at all. Not even on measly song. Just blank pages.

Austin flipped through the pages again, not wanting to accept that the book could possibly be empty. He had since Ally writing in it this morning when he'd woken up sprawled out on the floor next to her bed. The book being empty was not an option.

He was just about to give up all hope when he caught site of the second to last page in the book.

Allyson,

I probably should have mentioned this earlier but nevermind. If you go to the Mall Pond (Is that what you called it?) you should find the Heartreeps. Stick your hand into the water so the Heartreeps can get your scent, and remember, don't be alarmed when they pull you in. Ah, that was two things... hmm. All joking aside, it's important that the species gets your scent. If not, they'll believe you're an enemy if you enter without their permission, and that would be extremely very not good.

The Doctor.

Austin blinked. What? Mall pond? Heartreeps? Doctor? He had no time to linger on any of this however, because just as he was attempting to wrap his head around the note, the worst thing that could possibly happen, happened. Ally came home.

"Austin?"

Austin jumped in fright and made to hide Ally's book but unfortunately just made it obvious to Ally that he had read her book.

"Austin!" She snapped, snatching her book out of his hands. "How could you read my book? Especially after I told you not to!"

"Oh, hey Ally. How was your date?" The blonde asked as he tried to back away from the angry girl before him.

"Don't you 'Hey Ally' me," She thumped him with her book, hard. "Why were you reading my book?"

"It's not like I actually read anything anyway. There's nothing in there."

"What?"

"There's nothing in there Ally. Other than some weird note at the back."

Ally frowned, her eyebrows knotting together adorably Austin noted, and flicked through her book. Sure enough Austin had been right. There was nothing in there. She breathed a sigh of relief. "Oh thank goodness."

"Why? Got something to hide?" Austin questioned.

"No..." But the look Austin shot at her caused her to sigh and give in to him. "Yes, but Austin you need to understand, I can't tell you."

"Why not?" He asked feeling hurt that Ally felt she couldn't trust him. Though his conscience reminded him that he did abuse her trust by reading the book to begin with. "Does it have something to do with the note that Doctor guy left in the back?"

"Why does it even matter, Austin?" Ally asked exasperated. "It's my book, not yours. If I don't want to tell you I shouldn't have to."

"I'm just -"

"What? You're just what?"

"I'm worried about you Ally."

"What? Why?"

Austin sighed and ran a hand through his hair. "All I see you do these days is write but you're not writing any more songs. Then when you do write a song, their not very... good. You seem preoccupied, and I just wanted to make sure you were okay, because I... well, I care about you Ally. Like I said before, you're my best friend," He said sincerely.

Ally reached up to her hair and began to chew on it.

Austin watched her with concern, before moving towards her and placing his hands on her arms and looking directly into her eyes. "Ally, you can trust me with anything. Whatever it is that has got you all... preoccupied, then I'll help you through it."

Ally seemed to think about it for a moment. "Okay Austin, I trust you."

"Great!" He grinned, the usual peppiness back in his voice. "So, what is it? You like someone who isn't Dallas? Or you ate Dez's gingerbread man Carlos? Because if it is that I won't tell him, you just can't tell him I ate one too. Oh, I know! You -"

"Austin, it's not any of those things," Ally said cutting him off. "I think it might just be easier if I showed you. Come on, follow me."

Hey guys :) I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Hopefully chapter five will be up tomorrow, if not the day after :)

If anyone has any criticisms please feel free to voice them, thats what reviews are for :P Also I'm thinking of having a special prize for the fiftieth reviewer when (if) we get that far :) The prize will be a preview of the next chapter after the one they reviewed and also the option to have an idea of their incorporated. For example - Austin & Ally write a new song - Obviously it won't be something like that :L That was just me throwing that out there as an example :L

The usual thanks to everyone who is reading, reviewing, favouriting or following :) Thank you to - Pink Girafficorn, Guest, queenc1, LoveShipper, OreoMonstah, Mika Door, Starvista, Estella Lavender, gothgirlbites.

Also:

Mika Door - I'm glad you liked my Doctor Who reference :) Here in the UK it was Fish Fingers and custard :L Question for you though, what do you honestly think of RiverSong?

Starvista - I really I hope you like the next chapter...!

Estella Lavender - Couldn't agree more to be honest with you! :) I miss Chad Dylan Cooper so much, and Sonny with a Chance. I wasn't such a fan of So Random!

gothgirlbites - Really?! I now have to watch the first episode! Who is your favourite Doctor? Mine is probably the tenth and then eleven in a very close second :L I may change my mind, so don't worry about the Doctor making an appearance. There could be a chance of him showing up somewhere :')

Peace Out Suckahs!

Evie xx

PS. Still no one noticing the CDC moments, really?