All will become clear soon ;) Also, just want to let you know that I wont be using any of the songs from Austin & Ally, because they are supposed to be much older now and all the A & A songs are supposed to be like his old songs… if that makes sense lol. I hope it does. So, when he or Ally sing a song in this I will let you know what the actual song is and who the actual singer is :) In other news R5's new song is out on Friday. I'm going to cry lol. Enjoy! :) Also just one more thing, when I use the little line break thing is it easy enough for your guys to tell which part is which? Or should I try and make the line break more clear?
*1 Week Later*
"Austin are you okay?" Jimmy asked.
"Hm?" Austin snapped out of the trance he had been in.
"What's going on Austin, you haven't been yourself?"
"Nothing. I'm fine. I'm just tired." He flashed a quick smile.
"I thought you had the new housekeeper so you could rest more? You also look a mess. You need to shave." Jimmy said.
"I do.. she's great, she's been a big help. I don't know, I've just had trouble sleeping." He rubbed his face. "I'm sorry, I'll be okay." He sighed.
"Good. You know I read online that sometimes.. men who.. well, who are sexually deprived can feel a little-" Jimmy was cut off by Austin.
"Sexually deprived? I can assure you it's not that."
"When was the last time you got laid Austin?" Jimmy raised an eyebrow.
"Pshh.." Austin paused. "I don't know." He sighed.
"Exactly. I'm not saying that is your problem, but it wouldn't hurt to go out and have some fun."
"I don't need to have sex to have fun."
"I know, but you do need to have fun." Jimmy smiled.
"I guess so.. I don't know, I just don't feel ready for that kind of stuff after Piper. I mean, I have Katie to worry about." He shrugged.
"If that's what you wanna do." Jimmy said. "Anyway, the album is all good. It's in the final stages of mixing and then we'll be all good to go. You have a bunch of interviews and live performances to do in the run up to it."
"Please tell me I don't have to talk to Deely." Austin rolled his eyes.
"Sadly you do.. but it's just a five minute radio interview. You'll be in and out."
"That's still too much time with him. He's such an asshole." Austin groaned.
"I agree with you there my friend." Jimmy nodded.
"I'm home." Austin called as he shut the door behind him.
"Daaaaaaaddd!" He heard as his little girl came running into his arm.
"Katieeeeee!" He matched her pitch as he wrapped his arms around her.
"Uncle Dez is here." She informed him.
"Oh. What a nice surprise." He smiled taking her hand.
"Hey buddy." Dez greeted him. "I'm here because as you know my sisters weddings in two days and as far as I know you still don't have a date."
"Aw come on cut me some slack Dez." Austin sighed.
"Austin… it's been over two years.. I'm just worried about you."
"Baby can you go see what Ally's doing please and leave me and Uncle Dez alone for a sec." He asked his daughter who reluctantly let go of his hand and headed off to find Ally.
"We're all worried Austin."
"Look there's nothing to be worried about. Yeah okay Piper's gone, but we weren't exactly in love in the end were we?" Austin spat back.
"I'm not saying you aren't over her, but you never have fun anymore. You're only twenty seven.. before Piper died you were a total party animal. What happened?"
"You know what happened Dez! You know what happened more than anyone... I can't let it happen again." Austin shook his head.
"I know... I know I'm sorry."
"I have responsibilities now."
"I know you have Katie, and you're a great dad Austin. You really are.. but it wouldn't hurt to go out and meet new people." Dez suggested.
"I can't.. I tried, I just don't feel a connection to people anymore." Austin sighed.
"I'm not saying that you are going to find the right person straight away, but do you really want to spend the rest of your life alone?"
"No, of course not."
"Then I don't know.. why not sign up for a dating site or something. I'm sure loads of girl would want to go out with Austin Moon." Dez said.
"That's the point! I don't want someone who only likes me cause I'm famous.. That's not what I'm looking for. Dez, I'm not getting any younger. I wanna find someone who I can spend the rest of my life with. Not just fuck and then its over within a week."
"I get it.. Me and Trish had it lucky I guess." Dez smiled thinking about his wife.
"Look, I'll go to your sisters wedding with someone okay. Just give me time."
"Okay.." Dez agreed.
"What's going on guys?" Ally asked as she was being dragged into the room by Katie.
"Ally." Austin said. "Ally." He repeated, smiling this time. "Will you come with me to Dez's sisters wedding please?" He asked.
"Me?.." Her eyes widened.
"Yeah." He smiled again.
"Well.. okay if you really want me too?" She shrugged.
"Awesome. There we go Dez, I now have a date. So back off." Austin said.
"Alrighty…" Dez said holding his hands up. "I'll see you at the wedding then." Dez smirked as he left.
"Does that mean you two are dating?" Katie asked out of the blue.
"What?" Ally asked in a state of panic.
"No, no." Austin said bending down to match her level. "We're going as just friends." He smiled.
"Sureeeeee." Katie said as she ran off to play. Austin laughed as he watched her skip away.
"Thanks for saying yes." He said. "I didn't really have anyone to ask, and we're good friends I guess." He smiled.
"It's my pleasure." She returned the smile.
"Do you have something to wear? I know it's really short notice."
"I can go out a buy something tomorrow."
"It's on me." He said pulling out his wallet.
"Oh you really don't have to do that." Ally said trying to stop him.
"I want to. I know I haven't exactly paid you yet, so just call this your wage." He smiled handing her some money.
"Thank you." she smiled.
"It's fine. Thank you. You've saved my ass several times."
"Oh I meant to ask you, the 26th.. could I possibly go out that night?" She asked.
"Of course, you don't have to ask."
"I promise I wont be back too late."
"It's cool. Stay out as late as you like. Is it a special occasion?" He asked.
"It's my friends birthday, Carrie is sort of forcing me to go." She shrugged.
"It's good to get out and have fun now and again." He smiled.
"That's true. You never go out. I thought a rockstar like you would be going out and partying all the time."
"Yeah.. I do, I've just been really busy these past few months." He paused. "The wedding should be fun though." He said.
"I look forward to it."
"What about this one?"
"That's way too short Carrie. I don't want to dress like a hooker." Ally rolled her eyes.
"I would wear this." Carrie shrugged putting it back.
"Exactly.." Ally said under her breath. "I just want something plain."
"You mean something boring?"
"I brought you here to help, not complain about what I wear."
"I'm just saying if you want a guy to be interested in you sometimes you have to make an effort."
"Well at this moment in time I don't want a guy to be interested in me, so plain will do." Ally said.
"So you don't wanna impress Mr Moon?" Carrie winked.
"What? No! I don't like him like that."
"Everyone likes Austin Moon like that." Carrie nodded.
"I'm not everyone." Ally reassured her. "Besides, everyone likes him because he's rich and attractive. I'm at the point in life now where I want to actually have a connection with someone and not just use them for their fame."
"Uh huh…" Carrie smirked.
"I've not even known him a month. It's not happening." Ally smiled. "Now will you please help me find something to wear." Ally pleaded.
"The green one over there." Carrie pointed.
"This one actually looks nice.." Ally smiled.
"I know. I saw it when we first came in here, but I just like to mess with you." Carrie laughed.
"Remind me why we are best friends again?" Ally laughed as well.
"Go try it on."
"Well?" Ally asked. Carrie looked up from her phone.
"Damn Ally. You actually look hot for a change." She laughed.
"Hilarious." She looked at herself in the mirror smoothing the dress out. "You think he'll like it?" She asked unconsciously. "Do I think he'll like it? So you are trying to impress him."
"No! I didn't mean it like that.. It's just.. I don't want to embarrass him. I'm surprised he even asked me in the first place." Ally shrugged.
"You won't embarrass him. You look great." Carrie smiled.
"Was that a compliment?" Ally pretended to be shocked.
Ally returned to the mansion she now called home just a little after 8pm. The house was in darkness, maybe they were already in bed? She glanced at her watch as she walked into the house. "Austin?" She called as she closed the door behind her. She dumped her bags and noticed a light coming from the basement. He must have been working on a song or something. She headed down to find him fast asleep in his chair. He looked so peaceful, she couldn't help but smile. He must have been exhausted. She headed up the stairs to find Katie laying on her bed watching some cartoon show. "Ally!" She exclaimed when she noticed her.
"Hey." Ally sat beside her on the bed. "Have you had something to eat?" She asked.
"Yep, dad ordered take out." Katie smiled.
"Good. Almost time for bed." Ally reminded her.
"I know." Katie sighed.
"At least tomorrows Friday." Ally smiled. "Now come on, into bed." She said lifting the covers as Katie got under them. Ally got up and turned off the TV. "I'll see you in the morning." She said as she tucked Katie in. "Ally" Katie said quietly.
"Yeah?" She turned back to face the little girl.
"I love you." Katie said smiling.
"I love you too." Ally replied. She was touched that the little girl had grown to like her so much. She turned off the light and closed the door before heading back down to check on Austin. He was still asleep, at danger of falling off the chair. "Austin." She said quietly as she approached him. "Austin." She raised her voice a little and he jumped up.
"huh." He groaned as he rubbed his eyes. "Ally, hey, sorry.. I must have fallen asleep."
"I can see that." She laughed.
"Is Katie okay?" He yawned.
"Yeah, I just put her to bed." She smiled.
"Awesome. Did you manage to find a dress?"
"Yeah, thank you for doing that by the way." She said.
"It's the least I could do. Listen, I'm probably gonna head to bed."
"Of course, I will see you in the morning."
"Come here." He said. At first she was a little confused as to why he said that, but when he extended his arms it became clear. He wanted a hug. She entered his embrace putting her head against his chest. He was the perfect height for her to hear his heartbeat. "Thank you." He said. "You've really been a big help." He hugged her tighter.
"Anytime." She replied and with that he let go.
"See you in the morning." He smiled before running up the stairs. Ally walked over to his desk and looked at the pieces of paper scattered around the place. She picked up one with the words "Everything But Me" written at the top. The lyrics looked half done and messy, with errors everywhere. Ally sat down and grabbed a fresh sheet of paper glancing back and forth to what he had already written. She paused briefly chewing on the end of the pen. Then she began writing.
Austin stared at himself in the mirror. He looked bad. He had never felt so done in before. There were bags under his bloodshot eyes, and scruff on his face. He sighed and looked down at his hand which held all the different coloured pills. It had become a habit to just take them all at once now. It made it more bearable to swallow when he didn't have the taste of all the previous ones in his mouth. He put the containers back in the cabinet. "Hold it together Austin." He said to himself. "Hold it together." He repeated.