Rapunzel
By: Stephgirl9
Chapter Seven:
Just Being Happy
Recap
"Thanks Austin, I had a great day, you're the best" I chimed happily and then pulled away from the hug. Austin sort of had a surprised expression on his face and I giggled.
"Good night Austin" I said softly and he smiled. "Night Ally" he said and turned to leave, pushing his hands deep into his pockets as he walked away.
I stood their stunned until a gentle beep made me begin walking once more. A smile founds it's way to my lips and I bounced slightly with happiness. He had finally called me Ally.
Ally's POV
I was so happy. It seemed like Austin and I were finally making progress as friends, despite the fact that this was the first day we'd met. He started off the day with a hatred of me and I was pretty sure we were on a likeable basis now. Hopefully. He /had/ called me Ally. That seemed like process.
"So, how was your club?" I heard my mom say as she shut the door behind me. Had I walked in? Wait, when exactly did I arrive? Wow, I was seriously out of it. "It was great mother, I had the best time" I said truthfully and she smiled.
She walked with me into the common room and immediately insisted I did my homework. I obeyed happily and she headed out of the common room to return to the kitchen, where she had apparently been making something.
I slid delicately into one of the comfortable chairs of the common room and began working on my homework, getting distracted every so often by the thought of Austin.
Although we seemed to be on an alright basis, I wondered what his deal was in the first place. I wondered what made him act the way that he did. I'd read a story about a boy just like him and it had been good, but quite sad. I felt like I needed to help Austin, because the universe had made it perfectly clear that we were supposed to meet.
Though I couldn't help wondering why?
I had just absentmindedly finished a spanish worksheet when my mom walked into the common room holding two mugs with smoke drifting from them gently. "Here you go darling" she said as she placed the glossy red mug in front of me with a smile.
I took the mug in my hands and couldn't help smile as the warmth moved from my fingertips to my spine. The aroma of chocolate wafted into my nostrils and I looked at my mom in surprise. "Hot chocolate mother? You only let me have this at Christmas" I said and my mother laughed at the surprise in my voice. "I thought you could use a treat, in addition to your first day at school" she said and I grinned. "Thank you" I said softly and sipped the sweet beverage and stared into space as I savored the taste.
"So speaking of which. How was your first day of school?" my mother asked interested, taking me away from my sugar induced trance. "Amazing" I said simply, almost dreamily and my mom narrowed her eyes at me, a curious smile on her face.
"How so?" she asked with a hint of comedic curiosity and I giggled lightly. "Well I made friends with this really nice girl called Trish and this funny redhead called Dez and this...boy...called Austin, I think" I said and sipped my hot chocolate again. My mother raised an eyebrow. "You think?" she asked and I shrugged. "We had a few disagreements but he did something really nice for me, but I'm not sure" I answered and she nodded. "Well I'm glad you're settling in well, but be careful" she said and sipped her beverage and I laughed.
"Mother, stop worrying, of course I will be" I reassured her and she smiled as she began to stand up. "Well, I'm going to call it a night" she said and came over and kissed the top of my head gently. "Night Ally" she said and I smiled. "Night mother" I said and she began to walk out of the common room, before she popped her head round the door. "Oh, I forgot to mention, Dallas and his family are coming over for dinner tomorrow" she said and I tried to hide my happiness but she caught on and chuckled before she left.
Dallas was this really cute guy that lived in the neighborhood. Our families had been very close, but we hadn't started to talk until I was about twelve and I started to develop a little crush on him. He was like the only guy my age I knew. Well, before today of course. I loved that he was coming over, despite the fact that I'd have to get all the 'posh-ness' and airs and graces; out so my parents weren't 'embarrassed'.
I smiled to myself, before I began to pack up my things. I headed to the kitchen to return my mug and found my dinner on the table. I didn't really want to eat downstairs, so I took the plate and decided to eat upstairs, despite the fact my mother would have a freak out session and give me a long lecture about hygiene if she found out. Eh. I was willing to take that risk.
I headed upstairs and peeled off my outfit, noticing that my top was different. I folded the cheerleader's top neatly and placed my dirty one in my laundry basket. I sat on the bed and ate my dinner of mashed potatoes, vegetable and chicken before I tiptoed downstairs and placed the plate in the sink and drank a glass of water before returning upstairs.
I took out all my books from my tote, to double check I'd done all my homework and noticed the little dolphin teddy that Austin had one in my bag. It immediately reminded me of the fair and gave me a sudden 'happiness' boast.
I placed the plush dolphin on my bed and slid under the duvet before I grabbed my diary.
' Dear Diary,
' Well firstly I want to say what an awesome day it has been. Truly phenomenal. I've had more fun then I've had in years. Besides experiencing real high school for the first time. Austin took me to the new fair. Of course, I had to lie to my mom about it, which wasn't good, but I guess it was worth it. She was kept calm and I had the time of my life. It was a win-win situation. Anyways, Austin also decided to call me by name. Yes, I was upgraded from Pinkie to Ally in the space of a few hours. Lol. Also, in other news. Dallas is coming over tomorrow for dinner with his parents. Which means my dad will be home tomorrow. Hm. I just came to that realization. Anyways, I am very happy, and you must be too since you no longer have to listen to the aspects of my formerly boring life. I think I'm happy enough to write some lyrics:
' Wa-oh! Yeah!
' Stop, Hiding out in the shadows
' Scared to show the world you exist
' Don't Lock yourself in the darkness
' The world is so much brighter than this
' Yeah, if you never take a shot
' You're never gonna win
' So turn it all around
' And break down the walls, whoa...(1)
I closed my diary shut and smiled. Break down the walls, huh? I'd gladly do that. I returned the diary to my bedside drawer and slid under the duvet and cuddled the soft plush dolphin and smiled. My mind drifted to Austin. I wonder what he'd be doing at that moment?
Austin's POV
I looked up at the dark ceiling in my room. Well my partial room.
I couldn't get to sleep due to the images of a certain chirpy brunette that flew through my head all night.
I remained silent, the noises of the animals outside and Josh's heavy breathing the only thing to be heard. I sighed and rolled onto my left just as my bedroom door opened a a bit, shining a dim orange light into the room.
"Austin, Austin, are you still awake?" A woman's voice called and I smiled a little and slid out of my bed. I headed to the door and smiled at the woman. "Yes, I'm awake" I said to her and she sighed happily. "I need your help" she said and I chuckled knowingly. "Amy won't sleep right" I said and she nodded instantly. "Will you please talk to her, she seems to be more comfortable around you" she asked and I nodded. "Of course I will" I said and she gave me a grateful smile before she scurried down the long corridor.
I quickly slid on some slippers and navigated my way to Amy's room and turned on the light. Her friends Leila and Tammy were asleep soundly, but she sat awake in her bed, her stuffed bear hugged tightly in her chest. She looked up as soon as she light flicked on and I could see tears falling down her little face. I gave her a small smile and headed over to her and perched myself on the edge of her bed.
"Did Sara ask you to come" she asked me and I nodded. "Well I'm glad" she said and found her way unto her lap. She rested her head on my chest and her hair tickled my chin. I wrapped my hands around her and rocked her gently. "Now Sara told me you wouldn't sleep, why is that?" I asked softly and she the eight year old girl sniffed a little. "I had a bad dream" she said and I looked down at her. "Again?" I asked and she nodded. "What about?" I asked. "My parents, it was the same as last time, it was horrible" she said and started to cry.
I hugged her a little more tightly and shushed her gently. "Don't cry Amy" I said and tried to comfort the youngster as well as I could. I then began to sing to her softly, my voice only heard as a whisper, the lyrics to Twinkle twinkle little star.
I didn't know why, but I always felt obligated to come when problems like this happened to Amy. Our stories were quite similar, and I had always considered her like another sister to me. Soon, I heard the sound of gentle snoring, I lay the sleeping girl down in her bed. I covered her with the duvet and placed her teddy in beside her and kissed her forehead before turning off the light and heading towards my room.
I met Sara in the hallway and she smiled. "So she's asleep?" she asked I nodded. "Thank you so much Austin, I don't know how I'd do all this without you" she said gratefully and I chuckled. "I should be thanking you Sara, but it's too late to have this conversation, but I'll see you in the morning" I said and she nodded and ruffled my hair gently. "You're a great kid Austin, goodnight" she said and headed towards her office.
I scoffed silently as I headed back into my room and lay back down on my bed, her words echoing in my mind. 'You're a great kid Austin'. Too bad, no one else seemed to think so, I thought to myself, as my initial thoughts of a pretty brunette came flying back into my mind.
September 2nd - Tuesday
Ally's POV
"Good morning mother" I said and kissed my mother's smooth cheek, the next morning before I slid into the seat opposite her. She smiled. "Good morning Allyson" my mother chimed and took a quick sip of coffee, from her mug. "I know, isn't it" I said happily as I poured the milk into my bowl of Honey O's.
I was still like on a happiness high since last night, and my happy attitude didn't seem to want to fade away. I had even incorporated it into my dressing with a bright yellow sundress that I was wearing with a brown belt, brown crotchet vest and my ankle boots.
"Well isn't someone overly-happy today?" my mom said, that familiar hint of comedic curiosity in her voice. "What" I said and let the A's drag on for a while before I took a spoonful of cereal. My mom giggled. "Very funny Allyson" she said and I giggled. "Thanks mom" I said as she got up from the table.
"Where are you going?" I asked her and she chuckled. "To work Allyson, you know, that place where I work" she said and I sighed. "Oh" I said sadly and frowned a little. I had forgotten that yesterday had been her day off. I liked the days when she was at home instead of working. The house could get really lonely a lot of the time and my dad was almost always away on business trips.
My mom seemed to catch my expression and smiled at me. "Don't worry I'll be home before you get back, your dad's coming home from Washington today too, oh and Ms Heart had to cancel your piano lesson this evening because she has a party to attend" she said to me and I smiled and secretly thanked the person who was throwing the party. "Alright mother" I said as she grabbed her bag and keys.
"Love you" she said as she headed out the door. "Love you too" I called after her and finished my bowl of cereal.
Ten minutes later, the driver arrived at my house and I heard the familiar loud beep from outside. "Coming!" I called loudly and began to pack up all my things and put my cereal bowl in my sink before I headed outside and over to the driver, taking in the smell of freshly cut grass that filled the air.
As I neared the vehicle I knocked gently on the driver's window and gave him a heart-melting smile. "Hi there...I mean Good morning sir...um...I really want to walk to school today...so is there any chance you could...not drive me and...not tell my parents about it...please" I asked politely and the driver nodded. "Of course Ms Dawson, you are a nice girl so I will" he replied and my heart jumped for joy.
"Thank you very much, I shall put in a good word about you to my parents" I promised and blew him a kiss before rushing down the leaf littered path.
I remembered the way to the school pretty well from my house and I enjoyed the walk. Not only did I experience the gentle falling of the leaves or the crunching sound they made when stood on, or the oak aroma. No, I saw a variety of different people, I realized there was a beach nearby and an ice-cream store called The Soft Scoop and a little boutique called Little Angels. There was a park too with a cute little duck pond and across from it was a huge gray building called Sara's Home, which I figured was some sort of facility for children.
As I finally reached the brick-based building that was Miami High, I smiled and strode in confidently. A few people who recognized me, threw me kind smiles and the occasional, 'hi Ally'. I found Trish by her locker and headed over to her. "Morning Trish" I sang and she glared at me. "What?" I asked.
- (1) Break Down The Walls by Austin & Ally (technically, well not really :P)
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