Chapter 8
It's been a week since I've talked to Austin. I mean, I hate to leave him clueless and hurt, but...then again, that's exactly what the bastard did to me! For four years!
Trish tried to get me to accept his apology, but I explained that I wasn't ready.
-flashback-
After my discussion with Austin, we both went downstairs and resumed our places at the table with out a word.
"Well," my mom said, noticing the awkward tension. "Ally, your father and I are going to the post office to pick up a package from your grandparents. Well be back in an hour or so."
I nodded, and just like that, once they were gone, Austin and I were pulled from our seats. Him by Dez, and me by Trish. She lead me into my bedroom, and locked the door.
"Ally, what happened right now. With you and Austin?" She asked.
I shrugged. "It's nothing Trish. He just basically told me that he cheated because he needed money for his parents operation.-"
She cut me off. "Woah. Operation?"
"Yeah they were in a car crash, and In order to get the money from Jimmy, he had to pretend to date kira, and apparently I saw it mistakenly. But, he was too late. He told me that both his parents died."
She looked at me shocked. "And then what happened?"
I sighed. "He told me that he never stopped loving me...and then we kissed..."
She squealed. "OH MY GOD. ALLY! But why are you both acting so glum? You're happy about this right?l
"Trish. It's not that easy. Yeah, maybe he had a reason to be in a 'fake' relationship with Kira, but it still doesn't change the fact that he broke my heart. If he would've told me about the whole money kira thing, I would've trusted him to pretend. But no. Instead he lied to me, and I find out on what's supposed to be the most romantic night of my life. So, I'm sorry if I'm acting so glum, but I can't forgive him. Eventually, maybe. But not right now."
She sighed and nodded in understanding before we both went downstairs.
-end of flashback-
After that, I guess she understood, but she's been dropping suttle hints and questioning me.
Anyway, at least one good thing came out of a bad situation...
Elliot finally dumped, and is now, and I quote, "happily in love with Lilian"
Pfft. When Austin dumped her, she ran to Elliot and he dropped me like that. But it didn't bother me, I was glad to be rid of him. Not that he's a bad person, but I just didn't like him that way.
How did my family react? Let's just say...everyone understood. They were a little disappointed that I was still a single woman, but no one took it as hard as Jasmine.
She kept telling me stuff like "Ally! He was so perfect and nice! You guys are so good together! And his hair is just awesome."
Funny thing...I had a different person on my mind when she said that...
I shrugged and told her that I never really liked him, and she finally let it go. She's still mad because I'm single, but she's getting used to it.
Now, if only I could to...
Austin's POV (A/N YAYYY! Lol)
I don't get it. Yeah I know I hurt her, and believe me. I hate myself for it, but she didn't even acknowledge the fact that I said I was still in love with her. I bet she didn't even care about the kiss.
-flashback-
Once Ally's parents left, Ally and I were tugged away.
Trish and Ally disappeared upstairs, while Dez lead me to the living room.
"Ok. First things first Austin. Of course I forgave you. But that's because I'm a dude. Ally, however, isn't..."
I rolled my eyes at his fact. Of course she's not! Typical Dez.
He continued. "Believe me, I should know. Now that Trish is pregnant, she has these random mood swings and its hard for me to keep up with her. But you know why I do it? Because I love her. And...you still love Ally don't you?"
How did he know this? Is it that obvious?
"More than anything." I sighed.
He smiled. "Then we need a plan. You're still into music right?"
"Yeah...what's that have to do with anything?" I asked.
"Austin. Her 23rd birthday is coming up, and you didn't hear this from me, but I overheard her parents talking about having her surprise party at that one fancy hall on anker street. So I was thinking, why don't you confess all your feelings for her by writing a song, and singing it to her in front of all her family and friends? In my opinion, that would prove how much you're sorry."
Wow. For once Dez has come up with a good plan...
"That's perfect!" I yell to Dez. "There's just one problem. I can't write songs remember? Ally wrote all the ones I sang in high school."
He looked at me sternly. "Austin. If you still truly love her, you'll find a way."
I smiled and nodded.
See, this is why Dez and I were best friends in high school. Even though he could be extremely dorky and immature, he always came through for me. And that suddenly makes me hate myself for not talking to him all these years..
"Don't worry Buddy." Dez said. "Everything will work out, because I'm the love whisperer"
I chuckled at his comment, and soon later, the girls came down.
-end of flashback-
Ever since then, Ally has been ignoring me the past week. But honestly, that's sort of a good thing. It gives me time to plan and write my song(s)
Ally's party is in two weeks, from what Dez told me, and I've already asked permission to come of her parents. They happily said yes. So now, it's down to waiting for the night of the party.
Ally's POV
Three weeks have now gone by without me talking to him. I still occasionally find myself dreaming about him, or doodling his name on random pieces of paper I find around the house. But, tonight I'm not letting him affect me. It's my 23rd birthday party, and I couldn't be more excited. Especially because Dez had told me I was going to have a "special performer" hmm. Wonder who, but I really don't care. I'm excited!
Trish spent nearly five hours picking out my dress and doing hair and make up, so we barely left the house and arrived at the hall twenty minutes before people started showing up.
I wore a purple dress that went just a little above my knees and was a little snug, hugging all my curves in the right way. My hair, that now contained Amber highlights, was up in a messy curled bun that looked casual, yet elegant at the same time. And as for make up, Trish went a little heavier and smokier than my usual look. But, it was worth it. Because for the first time in years, I felt beautiful. I felt sexy.
-x-
When everyone arrived shortly after us, I watched as my gift table filled up and people greeted each other. It's amazing how parties can bring people together.
By the time the mystery performer was announced to go on in five, I was exhausted. I walked around in four inch heels, thanks to Trish, and hugged every single friend and family member. I appreciated that they came, but I just wanted to relax.
I was hoping the performance would be Lady GaGa or Miley Cyrus or something, but no. To my surprise, there before me, with a guitar, was the guy I've been desperately trying to avoid.
"Hi everyone!" He said. "I'm Austin Moon, and today, I'm here because I screwed up big time. You see, In high school, I was in love with Ally, and honestly I still am. But I did something I regret, and I need to fix this."
"Ally" he said looking directly at me. "I know you hate me right now, but this song explains exactly how I feel, and I hope you can forgive me."
He's wrong. I don't hate him. I'm just hurt by him. The music starts playing and soon after, I hear his beautiful voice.
tear drops in your hazel eyes, can't believe I made you cry.
It's feels so long, since we've went wrong, but you're still on my mind.
Never meant to break your heart, sometimes things just fall apart.
So here's one night, to make it right, before we say goodbye...
So wait up, wait up, and give me one more chance
To make up, make up, I just need one last dance
Freshman year I saw your face, then came graduation day,
Said we'd be friends, till the end
Can we start again?
So wait up, wait up, and give me one more chance,
To make up, make up,
I just need one last dance
Na na na na oh-oh
Na na na na oh-oh
I heard you're heading east,
So let's just, make our peace,
So when you think, of me,
You'll smile
And I'll smile
So wait up, wait up, and give me one more chance ,
he walked off the stage and up to me, and looked directly into my eyes before singing the last verse.
to make up, make up, I just need one last dance,
Wait up, wait up, give me one more chance,
Just one song, and I'll move on,
Give me one last dance,
I just need one last dance,
With you.
Oh-woah.
this moment. This VERY moment, I suddenly wasn't mad anymore. I still love Austin too. With all my heart, and now, after that amazing song He wrote for me, I know his love is real.
"Austin?" I ask.
"Yeah?" He says.
"I still love you too."
He smiles at me and kisses me on the cheek.
At first I'm a little embarrassed, seeing as practically my whole family, and my friends are watching. But, then I suddenly don't care. I relax and soon we are slow dancing on the dance floor, his arms around my waist, and mine around his neck.
I feel happy again. Even though we're still just friends for now... But somehow, I have a strange feeling that were being watched. By my family and friends of course, but the voice inside my head keeps telling me that something, someone, is here to ruin the start of us fixing our friendship. To ruin Everything...
oohhh cliffhanger! Well, sort of... anyway, who do you think is watching them? Or do you think Ally is just being paranoid? Leave a review and tell me what you think c:
Till next time, thanks, and I love you guys! :))
Disclaimer: I do not own Austin and Ally or the song "one last dance" by R5