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Chapter 7: The Wedding Planners: Let's Break up a Boyfriend
"Dallas?" Ally spoke.
Her voice was questioning and it seemed like the entire plane had suddenly grown dead silent. Like everyone had their eyes on them.
Austin whipped his head around and looked at the boy one last time.
Dallas. . kissing. . .Not Ally. . .
He immediately tensed up and went to go stand protectively behind her. His teeth and hands were clenched, ready to hurt the boy at any second.
Dallas broke away from the girl who he had been kissing, when he heard his name. He paled at the sight of Ally and looked back and forth between her and the stranger sitting on his lap, as if he was trying to make a choice.
I can't believe this. Is he. . . . Oh my gosh. . . is he DECIDING?
Ally felt another tear slide down her cheek, but this one wasn't of surprise and shock. It was of hurt and mostly anger. She brushed it away roughly and then did what came naturally to her, grabbing the closest thing and then proceeding to hit the victim with it. But at the moment there was nothing that Ally could use. She turned around, searching, with her fingers itching to throw something.
Andy had forgotten about his novel by now and from analyzing the situation, he calmly dog- eared the corner of his book and handed it to her. She smiled weakly in thanks and threw the hardcover right at Dallas- squarely hitting him the jaw.
His hands went up to his face and he bent over squinting in pain.
"Ally please, I. . . "
He stood up immediately, causing the young girl to fall off. He stepped towards Ally, his arms held out in forgiveness, when Ally spoke the words of every classic break- up.
"We're over."
She turned around to walk back to her seat and saw Austin standing behind her. His arms were crossed and he was watching over her, like a bodyguard. Protecting her, like a best friend. And, making sure that if anything were to happen that she couldn't handle, he would be there. Ironically Austin was doing the job of a boyfriend.
"Ally I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. She was an accident. I'm sorry." Dallas continued to pester her, following Ally to her seat.
Ally whipped her head around and interrupted as the thought suddenly came up.
"Is that what all those missing dates were?" She confronted him in the middle of the aisle.
"All those rainchecks and business trips. Were they her?"
Her voice softened and she sounded like a sweet little girl, which made Dallas look like even more of a jerk. She glanced down at the girl on the ground, who was watching the situation with wide eyes, shocked at how big of a coincidence it was to have them both on the same plane.
Austin clenched his hands into fists behind Ally. He was using all his will- power to not punch the guy. But Ally's voice. She sounded so sweet and adorable. Austin took a step forward, but then he felt something pull him back.
He looked down to see Andy. He had grasped the chain that was slung casually on his jeans, holding him back.
He whispered to Austin.
"Let her handle it." Austin unclenched his hands and crossed them over his chest, then nodded at Andy.
"Ally. . . Well yes. Sometimes." Dallas trailed off. "I mean it wasn't always her."
There were MORE girls! Ally raged for a second.
Her eyes had lost their usual welcoming shade of chocolaty brown, the kind that you can get lost in for hours. But, instead they flashed, the brown having darkened in irritation to black.
Dallas continued to be stuttering his excuse, but then he leaned forward and reached for her hands. Ally felt something move beside and she saw Austin move even closer to her. Andy was gripping onto his chain.
Heh. Austin's my bull- dog. Ally giggled lightly in her head.
Dallas bent down to reach her eyes. And staring deeply into them, he spoke.
"Please, Ally. One more chance."
The old Ally would have listened. She would have nodded and pretended she understood. And possibly even forgive him. But with Austin's shoulder brushing hers, ready to pound on him at any second, she didn't need to be the old Ally anymore.
She leaned forward and spoke each word slowly and carefully. Emphasizing each one to get the message to Dallas clear.
"Shut the hell up."
Dallas stiffened and pulled away from her. He wasn't used to this. Ally had always been friendly, understanding and sweet. She turned sharply around and started to return to her seat. She kept her eyes down casted, to avoid the stares of other passengers. Some of which were offering her a weak smile or were even bold enough to pat her on the back. But, Ally was embarrassed.
They all probably think I'm a loser. Someone who cant even keep a boyfriend.
Another tear brushed down her cheek, then she caught sight of blond head of hair. Mistaking it for Austin, she looked up.
"Mommy. . . Can I go play with that girl." A little blond boy pointed directly at Ally. They locked eyes.
"She's awesome."
Ally locked her eyes with his baby blue eyes and smiled. Ally broke into a grin and instantly bent down to hug the little boy. She had no clue who he was, but right now all she needed was a hug. Reassurance that it was going to be okay.
Hug. . . wait. Where's Austin?
She let go of the little boy and looked over at Andy. He had let go of Austin's chains and Ally could see him lightly rubbing the markings the chain had made on his hand.
Wow. He was holding onto Austin pretty strongly. He must have really wanted to hurt Dallas.
Austin appeared a second later with Andy's book and handed it to him.
"Thank you, son."
"Um. And thanks for not letting me do something stupid." Austin spoke towards the elderly man's ear.
"She can take of herself." Andy spoke out loud, not being the least bit shy about it.
"Yes she can." Austin looked into Ally's eyes as she spoke.
Ally stood up immediately and crashed her body against Austin's chest. She breathed in his scent and a small giggle burst from her lips. Austin kissed her forehead and then smoothed out her hair. They sat down and then the little blond boy came up to Austin.
"I'm Ross." He spoke in a cute four year old voice. (1)
"Whassup, Ross? I'm Austin."
He fist- bumped the little guy and pulled him up into his lap. Ross reached up and shoved his little fingers in Austin's hair, messing it up.
"Your hair can't look better than mine does." Ross spoke.
Austin's mouth dropped a little in shock and he shook his head, letting out a laugh. Ally giggled next to them and reached near her seat to pull out two video game controllers. She handed one to Ross, who happily grabbed it in his small chubby little hands and Ally took the other one.
Austin scrolled through; succeeding in finding a game for them and the two went at it. They played for a while with Ross still bouncing on Austin's lap. Austin had leaned over and was sharing the controller with Ally. Each of them had one hand on it and was pushing the buttons frantically, because it turned out that Ross was a lot better than video games than his cute appearance made him look.
Both Austin and Ally had one free hand and Ally reached out and put it inside of Austin's. He pulled his attention away from the small screen to look at her and smile. Ally returned his smile. And the two of them returned to their intense game against Ross.
Aw. Those two. . . just belong together. Pshaw, Trish and Dez are getting married. Austin and Ally should be too.
Andy looked sideways at them from his novel.
Heh. Lookie there. They even have a kid!
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"See ya later, buddy." Austin did his brand new Austin- Ross handshake with the little blond boy.
It was amazing how much stuff could be accomplished in one flight. It was almost overwhelming.
Ally bent down to wrap her arms around Ross, as well. She had just gotten to know him, but she felt like she made a close connection with this boy. He showed her she was awesome. Ross opened her eyes and was one of the reasons she wasn't bawling about Dallas right now.
With warm smiles and greeting to Ross' parents, Austin and Ally separated from their little friend.
Austin turned around, for they had saved the best for last. Austin shook hands with Andy, giving him a friendly smile and a wave. Ally, on the other hand. . . She buried her face in his neck and exchanged telephone numbers, promising to keep in touch.
And she wonders why she only goes to one party a year. Austin thought to himself.
They started their way on the long walk to the luggage and checkout. Austin slipped his hand into Ally's.
This hand holding thing is actually kind of addicting after a while.
It was quiet for a while. All that could be heard was the usual airport noise. Ruckus of airplanes landing and lifting, suitcases rolling about and of course the cute couple lost amidst in it all. Or in this case, Austin and Ally.
Ally leaned into his side and let out a small sigh.
Austin glanced down at her and expected a tear or at least a frown. But she had a small smile of her face.
She just broke up with Dallas and she's smiling? Damn she was more upset when I let go of her hand cause of the aisle.
"So. . . " Austin cleared his throat. Ally pulled away slightly to look up at him, while he spoke.
"Dallas?" Austin questioned carefully.
This was the first time Ally had ever broken up with someone. Austin wasn't too sure how to handle or what to expect from her.
Please don't cry. Please don't cry.
And thankfully, Ally didn't. Her face dropped significantly, though.
"Yeah." She shrugged and looked down.
Austin rushed in. "Ally. Look I'm sorry if I ever got you into that loser. It's all my fault."
"Whoaa.." Ally stopped to look him in the eye. "It is nowhere near your fault. If anything, you helped me. I could still be crushing over that . . . that. . . thing right now." Ally stumbled over her words, not sure exactly how to phrase it. She could never be mean, no matter what anyone said to her.
"But, I kind of asked him out for you. I led to your heart getting broken." Austin followed his own theory, blaming himself.
He thought back to a year ago when they were coming out of the studio. Ally had been going on and on about Dallas. His hair, his eyes, his jeans. Austin had found it adorable how much she liked him. And so the other day when he spotted him with his laptop at the coffee shop, he took a chance with this guy.
"Hey Dallas." His eyes pulled away from the screen to see him.
"Hey Austin." Dallas casually looked behind him and around the area.
For Ally, I bet. Austin thought to himself.
He took a seat across from him and crossed his arms on the table, as if he was ready to give a proposition.
"Ask out Ally, would you." He went straight to the point. After all, Austin didn't even really like this guy, he always seemed kind of shady to him.
Dallas broke into a smile and nodded. "Already got it planned."
And right then and there, Austin's heart seemed to break just a little. He still remembers the feeling. It was as if a part of him, he was giving away to someone else to share.
Ally giggled and brought him back to reality. "You're so dramatic, sometimes. You know I'm kind of happy he cheated on me."
Austin raised his eyebrows.
This girl. . .
"What? I didn't love him, even when I thought he was a sweetheart. And now that he's out of the way. I can have a chance to find my true love." Ally looked up at the airport ceiling, wishingly. She broke away from Austin and did a little twirl, causing her dress to whirl up around her.
"So that's how Ally sees things?" Austin smiled at her.
"Yes that is how Ally sees things." She walked back to Austin and leaned into him again. Then she walked in front of him again and turned to look up at him.
"Austin, can we keep this, to um. . . " Her voice trailed off, but he still understood what she wanted.
"Yeah, we don't need to tell Trish. I have a feeling she might quite literally kill Dallas." They looked at each other and laughed.
I can always trust him. Ally thought.
Austin took a bigger step and caught up to Ally. He put an arm around her shoulder and brought her in closer to him. He could smell her light vanilla scent. It enveloped him and he couldn't be happier.
My new favorite flavor is vanilla. The chocolate lover thought to himself.
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If I may say so myself, I think Ally kicked some Dallas ass in that.. looool. At first I was going to make Austin go in and save the day… but ehh that happens in almost every story, so I shook things up a bit.. hahaa.. hope it came out well..
(1)- ROSS! So I know, I mentioned in the story that the little blond boy has blue eyes.. yeahh no worries, I know the actual Ross has brown, I just decided to make this little guy's blue. Make it a cute characteristic, you know?
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