DON'T MURDER ME. *Hides behind Austin* (Austin: Wtf, bro!?) I'm SO sorry that I haven't updated! No worries, I'll stay on schedule now. I'm angry at myself, still. Anyway, I know my chapters barely make up the page and are really short, but like I said; I like keeping my chapters short and sweet. It's annoying the crap outta me now so I'll change that. Longer chapters, yayy! *Throws snowballs made of ice cream* (Austin: Stahp using me as a shield..)
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I yanked open my locker door and gasped at the sight I saw.
I gazed upon a single, red rose.
Red liquid pooled underneath of the petals.
Roses and Blood.. I thought.
Allyson POV
I was sitting on my bed, my back leaning up against the headboard. It was three hours after I had received the bloody rose. It honestly sickened me. Was it a form of a joke, to put that disgusting thing in my locker? Some kind of weird form of flattery? I thought to change my lock back, considering all a person has to do is press a button down. Even if it did mean it would still take me forever to open my locker. If I didn't, they could take anything out or put anything in. Dammit. How does one get a bloody rose at all? I shivered at the many different ways. One real question truly bugged me: Who gave me the rose? Dallas wouldn't have. Even if he was making a joke or trying to charm me, it didn't make sense. He wouldn't do either of those things. I considered Austin briefly, but dropped it. He wouldn't do any of that either, for the same reasons..detailed more extremely. I remember throwing the demonic rose into the nearest garbage can. I didn't see any card attached to it, which was why I didn't know the name of the sender. I slammed my locker without even grabbing my phone to call Trish to see how she was feeling. Just..why? On my bed, I put my head in my hands. What if it was a threat? Some kind of murderous sign? Blood represented (at some points) death. Was it a warning, even? The rose..I figured it meant beauty or love. Did it mean somebody would die for me? Hey..that almost made sense. I began believing Elliot left the rose there. But Elliot was a sick and mental human being. Or..whatever thing he was. The existence of vampires only exists in books or movies. This was real life. The only thing what hurt you in life was life itself.
Walking into school the next day, I was thankful I wasn't getting as many stares as I did for the first few days of being at Marino High. They were literally like knives trying to puncture my skin. I still got a few curious glances my way. Curses. I walked past my locker without giving it a second glance. I didn't want to go near it because I left the blood there. It probably dried overnight, I guessed I'd have to lie to the janitors and say that I spilled fruit punch all over. It might've meant I was breaking the school rule of 'no food or drink allowed in your lockers', but it was better than having to say that there was dried blood in my locker. I could've cleaned it myself, but I didn't have enough time between classes to do so. And it would kinda look suspicious with red liquid on a wash rag, even if I did have the time. It was also a bad idea because touching the blood would make me queasy. I didn't even know who the blood used to belong to. That's what freaked me out.
I was right outside my classroom when I heard a gruff voice call my name. "Ally." Austin said nonchalantly. He was 10 feet away, and I could hear him like he was right next to me. He stopped right in front of me. His eyes were a bright hazel. It shone him in a more innocent light. He raised a corner of his mouth in a smile, and I did the same. "Hey." I spoke clearly. My nervousness had faded a little, but if he stepped closer to me, and gave me a full smile, I would've gone full retard mode. "Look, Ally, I apologize for making you abandon..Dallas." He said 'Dallas' dully. I frowned, but didn't want to annoy him by asking questions. His voice went to a darker setting. He also spoke slower. It oddly attracted me, but I mentally smacked myself to knock it off. "I feel..protective of you." I bit my lip. My mind wasn't focusing on anything I was saying. I was too focused on Austin's voice. "I know you hate me. You don't have to pretend to tolerate me." I hated the words that were coming out of my mouth. But I had to follow the plan. He hated me anyway, but I couldn't lose Dallas as a friend. I looked up at him with my eyes, sheepishly. He was looking down at me, and his eyebrows were knit together, his eyes were cloudier and darker than they were earlier. "I don't hate you." He said after a moment of us looking at each ..what? Did he just say what I thought he said? "But..the other day..y-you said you couldn't stand m-me." Dammit, I was stuttering. He raised a corner of his mouth in a wry smile. "I cannot deny that I didn't say that..but that was when-" the bell rang, and people started filing down the halls. He looked up at the ceiling in annoyance, probably angry at the ringing bell. "You w-want to tell me later-r?" I questioned. I was still stuttering. Curses. He raised a corner of his mouth. "I'll meet with you during 5th period. We both have the same gym class." We did? Why didn't I notice it? "I choose to skip 5th period and go up the rooftop of the school." Odd. I'd figured him to be more punctual and always go to his classes. The puzzle pieces were falling in place. "Alright. It's s-set." I said shakily. Argh, acting natural and calm with this boy was never going to happen.
"Alright." he agreed. He opened the classroom door for me. "Ladies first." he said charmingly. It fitted his voice well. Like he was from another time. I raised a corner of my mouth, and walked into the classroom. Dallas was in Austin's seat, instead of sitting by the table next to Austin's. He was trying to avoid me. Woah..what? There were only two seats left, and all the seats were filled already before the late bell even rang. Everybody was talking and doing their own thing. Hopefully, no staring would be involved. I stubbornly sat in the seat farthest from Dallas, to avoid the awkwardness. Austin followed, and I forgot he was right there until he fell down into his seat. I clutched my songbook and winced. "Don't abuse school property, Moon," I scolded, looking over at him. He chuckled. I liked the sound of his laugh. It seemed more boyish and full of life than what he himself appeared to be. He looked over at me, and rose an eyebrow. "So, now I have a nickname?" I thought for a bit, then nodded slightly. "I actually don't even say your name at all, really." He rose his eyebrow higher. "Because you're too busy stuttering." I felt warmth flowing to my cheeks, and I knew I was blushing. "W-whatever." I turned frontwards because the teacher was walking in. I still heard Austin's quiet and boyish chuckle at my nervousness. I kicked him in the ankle from underneath the desk, but it was like concrete. I silently screamed, my mouth wide open and my eyes clenched shut. Welp, that didn't go so well. Austin was still vibrating with non audible laughter. I was surprised no tears came out of his eyes. I was also surprised at how he barely even blinked..
By 5th period, I wasn't heading to the gym. I had to lie to Trish and said I had to go to the nurse. I didn't want her to know where I was going. She'd ask questions and- ugh, I was such a liar. I made my way to where Austin told me to meet him. I walked slowly down the halls, trying my best not to get caught by a teacher for not being in class. I was so nervous that I started to jog a bit, slowing every time I thought someone was coming. "Ally!" I heard someone call. The voice was eager. Dez, maybe? I spun around. Nope, Dallas. He stopped right in front of me. I noticed that the rooftop door was just across the hallway where he stopped me. Dammit. "What're you up to, outta class?" he teased, then leaned up against the wall right next to me. So he wasn't angry? Ok..that was..good..I guess? "Uhm..uh..I had to head to the office!" I blurted. I personally remembered where the Office was, but I needed to get Dallas away. He rose his eyebrow at me, and opened his mouth to speak, when I felt a freezing cold hand brushed up against mine. I jumped, thinking it was Elliot, then I turned my head to see Austin, his face blank and emotionless. I turned my head back around, pretty sure my face was white as a sheet. Dallas returned the cold stare to Austin. I looked between them both, wondering what the big deal was. I cleared my throat timidly, and Austin looked down at me from his height with his mysterious eyes. "W-weren't we s-supposed t-to.." I stopped talking. I was stuttering way too much. I angled my head at the rooftop door. Austin glanced away from Dallas, and put his hand on the small of my back. "Ladies first.." he whispered in my ear from behind. I shivered like I usually did, and I nervously walked to the rooftop door, opening it and peeking out as I closed it. All I saw was Austin taking a step toward Dallas, his fist clenched.
I was waiting for Austin on top of the rooftop. It was a very cloudy and gray day, so much unlike Miami. But I liked that kind of weather. Gray and cold. All I had was my skinny mint green cardigan sweater over a thin white dress that made its way down to my knees, with multiple colored flowers lining it.** It was pretty girly for my tastes, but the news people said it'd be warm and sunny. Such liars. I stood at the end of the rooftop, my arms crossed over my chest. I liked the view it offered. It actually might've been quite suitable for cloud watching. I quickly remembered Austin. What was he gonna do? He wasn't the type of guy at all to assault someone. I didn't even know if it was true that Austin had punched out Elliot and saved me. I knew Austin didn't hate me. So..why couldn't he stand being around me in class on the first day? "Ally?" I spun around. Austin was closing the door behind him, and walking up in front of me. I recrossed my arms over my chest, and looked at him pointedly. "S-sorry to cut to the c-chase, but I just wanted t-to know why you c-couldn't stand being around me." I scrunched my nose at my stammering. He gave me a grin with his low and boyish chuckle. He smiled at me. I thought wistfully. Wait..he smiled at me. Retard Mode: Activate. He walked up to the ledge, and swung his legs over.
With a jolt, I thought he was gonna jump off, but he leaned himself up against the glass barrier behind the ledge. "You almost gave me a heart attack by doing that!" I scolded. He looked forward, not answering or even caring what I was scolding to him about. I hesitantly swung one leg over the barrier, hoping my dress wouldn't trip me or embarrass me. I leaned my back up against the freezing glass barrier, wishing I had worn my heavier leather jacket. I hugged my knees up to my stomach, and Austin just lifted his knees up to rest his elbows on and hang his arms over. I cautiously wrapped my arms around my knees, not wanting to slip or lose my balance. I was breathing heavily, my heart pounding. Austin gulped and looked over at me. I tilted my head in confusion, but he kept looking at me. "I can hear your heartbeat. You ok?" Woah..was my heartbeat really that loud? I tried to steady my breathing. "I'm fine." I said clearly. Oh, good, I didn't stutter. He blinked at me, three times. I haven't seen him blink that often. I then furrowed my eyebrows. "Why can't I hear your heartbeat?" He scoffed as if I asked something stupid. I probably did, and my face reddened with embarrassment. "Why can't you hear it, you ask?" He looked over at me, raising both of his eyebrows. I nodded, unsure. He took my head and brought it to his chest with one hand. My other hand was on his chest, which was hard as a rock. I didn't understand what I was supposed to do: until I realized something. There was no heartbeat.
Chapter 7: Complete! HOLY FUDGECAKE! I'VE BEEN PLANNING THAT LAST BIT EVER SINCE I STARTED THE SERIES! (If this chap wasn't long enough, sorry I couldn't fulfill it. :c) Anyways, await chapter 8!
Credits:
[1]: I DO NOT OWN AUSTIN AND ALLY!
[2] Here's the link to the dress: . this dress caught my eye because it reminded me so much of Ally herself, so I decided to go with it. Yeee. :D
[3]: Retard Mode: ACTIVATE.
Hugs and Auslly;
Valerie x
