Chapter 8

This past year has been a whirlwind. Who would've thought any of this would happen?

I held Alex as I stared out on stage. Austin was performing his last song of the night in front of thousands of fans.

I can still remember the day this all became a reality.

~~A&A~~A&A~~A&A~~A&A~~

"Hello. This is Jimmy Star. I was just calling to let you guys know that we loved your audition and that we are excited to be working with you."

Austin and I just looked at each other while Alex screamed. Everyone in Dairy Queen took a glance over at us as Alex yelled, "Mommy and Austin made it! Yay, yay, yay!"

Alex threw his arms around my neck. That's when it all processed. We actually did it. I saw Austin start grinning. He got up and pulled Alex and I with him, twirling us around. He pulled me into a big hug, and then right there in the middle of Dairy Queen, kissed me full on the lips.

As he pulled away, he rested his forehead on mine and whispered, "We did it, Ally. You can quit that job. We are going to make it big. I can't believe this! I love you."

~~A&A~~A&A~~A&A~~A&A~~

And I remember, my face was as red as could be. Of course, I told him I loved him back. How could I not?

"There's no way I could make it without you, do it without you, be here without you!" Austin finished out on stage.

The crowd went wild. It's amazing how far we have come in just one year. We started from the bottom, now we're here. I laughed aloud as I realized I just quoted a song from one of Austin's rivals.

"Thank you, Miami! Now, if my lovely girlfriend and Alex could come out here..."

Wait, what? Go out there? In front of all those people?

"Come on, mama. It will be okay." Alex said as he kissed my cheek. "I'll be with you!"

And with his small words of encouragement, I made my way to Austin in the middle of the stage.

He wrapped his arm around me. "This is the brains behind the music. She writes it while I rock it! So tell me, how do you guys like her writing?!" Again, the crowd roared. But this time, it was for me. I smiled and after the crowed died down, I looked at Austin, who had dropped to one knee. My mind went into overdrive.

"Ally, I love you with everything thing I have. Even though we only met a little over a year ago, I know that you are who I want to spend my life with. You are beautiful, smart, caring, and a wonderful mother. It would be my honor to become a part of your family. Allison Marie Dawson, will you marry me?"

Time went in slow motion. I tried to process everything, but I couldn't. Alex poked my cheek.

"Mommy, Austin asked you a question." He said loud enough to be picked up by Austin microphone, causing the crowd to laugh.

"Uh, what was that?" I asked as my face burned, causing Austin to chuckle.

"Will you marry me, Als?" He asked again.

This time it processed through my head. Tears welled up in my eyes and rolled down my cheeks. I nodded my head and whispered, "Yes."

Austin grinned and got up, pulling me towards him. "I love you," he said over the mic.

"I love you too."

And once again the crowd cheered. Not for him. Not for me. But for us. Austin&Ally.

A/N: I really wanted to make this longer and to include their wedding, but I just really love that last line. It seems like a perfect way to end this story to me. What do you guys think?

But, if enough people want it, I will make an epilogue for this story including their wedding.

I am sorry it took so long to finish this story. I have had a lot going on with work, college, finals, and some of my close relatives dying or being put in the hospital. I thank you all for your patience and support of my story. It is by far my favorite one I have written!

Let me know if you all enjoyed it as much as I have writing it! :)