''No, that was a compliment.''

My eyes darted to Austin, a goofy smile was plastered on his face I knew if I kept my eyes on him long enough that my face would turn beat red. I liked this Austin. ''Only you can make something a bad thing and turn it into a good thing.'' I said smiled as he gave me a wink. There it was again, that feeling I get in my stomach whenever I was around Austin. A feeling I was trying so hard to get rid of. ''I lied.'' I said once again, Austin looking at me confused. ''About not knowing what I look for in a guy.''

''Still not following.''

''I didn't tell you because no one has ever asked me that question, not even Trish.'' Taking a pause I looked up at Austin, his eyes were glued on to mine hanging on every single word I was saying. ''The truth is I know what I look for in a guy but I never actually told anyone before. I'm afraid that my expectations will be to high.''

''Lets hear it.''

Did I want to tell him? I've told this guy half of my life already so why was I making such a big deal over this? ''I want a guy that doesn't tell me that I'm pretty or gorgeous. I want a guy that will tell me he likes the little things, like the way I bite my hair when I get nervous or the way my feet subconsciously tape out of rhythm to my favourite song. I want him to tell me those things because then I won't be just some girl. I'll be someone special.'' Sighing, I continued. ''A guy that will fight for me, someone that will stop to no ends to keep me safe. I deserve to be fought for right?''

I looked at Austin as I awaited his response. ''Yes. You deserve someone to fight for you. No matter how cheesy that sounded.'' Austin cracked a smile.

''It was really cheesy wasn't it? I knew that I sh-''

''It wasn't cheesy.'' Austin said unconvincingly cutting me off mid sentence. ''Okay maybe it was a bit cheesy but hey who doesn't love cheese?!''

This boy, he was something alright he's weird, but hey he said I was weird, so why can't we be weird together? I liked that fact that he is so invested in spending his time talking to me, I like that fact that I've told him more things than I've told Trish and I like that he listens, even when I ramble. That he actually cares about the things that I have to say.

''You really don't know how awesome you are.'' Austin said again.

I felt heat spread through my face.''So how long do you think Trish and Dez are going to take?'' I asked turning in my seat in the direction of the movie theatre, quickly trying to change the subject.

''Getting tired of me already Alls?'' Austin said jokingly standing up with his garbage, I quickly followed with the empty fry container in my hand. ''Let's go for a walk.'' He said calmly taking the garbage from my hand and throwing it away himself.

''I haven't been at the mall in forever.'' I said looking around at the unfamiliar scenery.

A surprised look appeared on Austin's face. ''There's a lot of things you haven't done in forever.'' Austin said remembering me telling him about the swing.

''Well, I don't get out much.'' I stated simply. Turing to my side I looked over to a CD store that caught my eye. Not telling Austin I walked away and headed into the store. The store was filled with an endless wall of CD's and a section with vinyl CD's towards the back of the room. Making my way towards the back I slowly scanned the vinyl's.

''I can't believe this place is still open.'' Austin said looking around the vintage music store. Ignoring his comment I excitedly pulled out the vinyl that I was looking for. ''Pink Floyd?'' Austin said taking it from my hand. ''I'm more of a Beatles fan myself.'' Smirking he handed it back to me.

''My parents used to love them. They met at one of their concerts.'' Whispering the last part, not sure whether or not Austin heard me. Looking at it made me feel like that my parent were still together, that all the things my mom put my dad through was all just dream and we could live like one big happy family again.

''They met at their concert?''

''Yeah, I know it's a cliché but so was their relationship.'' I said facing Austin. ''You know before she decided to ruin our family.'' This conversation suddenly went in the wrong direction.

''You okay?'' Austin asked noticing the change in my voice.

''Sorry about that.'' I said running my hand through my hair.

''Don't apologize.'' he whispered wrapping his hand around my arm. A sudden spark of electricity ran through my body. Probably feeling awkward Austin quickly released his hand as soon as I felt the spark. ''Why don't we put this back, and find you something that brings back good memories?'' Austin sweetly suggested taking the vinyl from my hand and returning it back where it came from. ''How about this one?'' Austin said scanning the racks.

''Bob Marley? I didn't peg you as a guy that liked Bob Marley.''

''What did you peg me as then?''

''Rolling Stones'' I stated handing him the album.

''I do love a good Gimme Shelter.'' We were in the store for a good twenty minutes before the owner said that we needed to leave if we weren't going to buy anything. Leaving the store I looked back reminding myself to go back for the Pink Floyd album. ''What a dick huh?'' Austin said once we got further away from the store. ''Ally?'' Austin said nudging my arm.

''What sorry?'' I said confused as my thoughts cleared my mind.

''Guys!" Before Austin could say anything a familiar voice called from behind us. ''Where have you been?'' Turning around we saw Dez and Trish walking towards us hand in hand.

''We went to that music store.'' I said pointing in the direction we came from. ''How was the movie?''

''We left they were playing Zalien 7, not worth our time.'' Trish said loosening her grip from Dez's hand. ''What have you guys been up to?'' Eyeing me suspiciously.

''Nothing'' Austin and I said simultaneously.

''Are you sure?''

''What do you think they were doing? Austin doesn't see Ally that way.'' All our heads turned looking at Dez. Trish's mouth dropped open and Austin looked like he wanted to run Dez over. ''What?'' Dez said not noticing the glares.

''Ally-'' Austin said suddenly giving up with his lost friend.

''It's getting late. Dez drive Ally and I home.'' Dez nodded as Trish interrupted Austin. Trish taking my hand dragging me away from Austin. The walk to the parking a lot consisted of Austin whisper-yelling at Dez and Dez continuously apologizing. Not to my surprise Trish didn't take the passenger seat, walking past Austin she gave him one of her signature death stares, and if you knew what is good for you, you never want to find yourself on the other end of one of those stares.

'Austin doesn't see at Ally like that.' Dez's words still lingered in my mind in the car ride home. What did he mean by that? How did Austin see me exactly? I know it shouldn't have bothered me but I couldn't help it. I knew that nothing was going to happened between Austin and I but why did I feel a pang in my chest when the words escaped Dez's mouth?

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