I really want to thank you individually but that would take up time and I bet you just wanna get to the story, Auslly in this chapter, a hell of a lot more than last time!


~chapter 9: lets start anew~

I walked up to the gates of 'make a home'. School had finished about an hour ago, but luckily nobody saw me. I took a deep breath and lifted the ant pottery on the floor, taking the key out from underneath it. I opened the door and walked in to the dark, empty building. I closed the door behind me and walked over to Trevor's cage.

He began barking at me, trying to escape. I laughed and let him out of the cage, it resulting with me ending up on the floor, him attacking me with his tongue. I pushed him off me and sat up right. I flew my arms around his soft neck and cried into his fur. I clung onto him like my life depended on it until i couldn't crying anymore. I pulled away and wiped my cheek. "Everything's just getting worse, Trevor. I really don't know what to do. I didn't mean to hurt him, I didn't mean to tell my dad everything, I just wish sometimes I could keep my fat mouth shut. Everyone's right about me" I whispered to the dog in front of me. "I wish you could understand me and talk back, I really need someone right now" I let another tear fall and I got up and put Trevor back into his cage. I walked out of the building and locked up. I placed the key back under the ant and walked home.

I opened the front door and closed it slowly behind me. I climbed the stairs and walked into my dad's room. He sat there and stared at me. "Look, dad. I'm sorry for yelling at you. I had a bad day, first I was petting this stray cat and it attacked me" I showed him the starches on my face. "So then the teachers sent me home, even though I didn't want to go." he sat there in silence "I lied about getting bullied. I wanted you to feel sorry for me. I shouldn't have done it, I'm sorry" I mumbled. He sighed and held his arms out. I quickly ran into them and hugged him tightly he held me back just as tight. I hated lying to him, but if he was happy, I was happy.

We staying in that position for a while until we both pulled away. "You shouldn't have lied to me Ally. But I'll let it slide. How's your cheek?" he asked softly.

I touched my cheek lightly "A little sore but getting better" I replied. He smiled.

"Good, will you be allowed back to school tomorrow?" he asked.

I shivered remembering the threatening text Cassidy sent me. "um, y-yeah, can't wait" I lied. He nodded and pulled the covers over his self.

"Bye dad" I whispered and walked out of the door. I quickly grabbed my things and set off to sonic boom for my shift.


I arrived and opened the door of the shop and walked into the room. I threw my stuff under the desk and rested my elbows on top of it, waiting for the long shift to be over. I took out my phone…3 new messages.

I read the first text 'Ally, we really need to talk about that kiss - Dallas x' Aw, he put a kiss!

I tapped the buttons and texted him back 'Hey Dallas, I know. Maybe we could talk at school tomorrow? I'll meet you at the school gates X'

It took him almost a millisecond to reply 'Awesome! School gates, see you there. Oh and Ally, you're a good kisser ;) x'

I smiled, biting my lip and read the second one. 'Ally where the hell were you today? Cassidy has been saying some super shit about you, is it true your secretly dating pretty boy? Fucking call me a.s.a.p!' Trish seemed pretty pissed off at me.

I sighed and read the third one. 'what the fuck, Ally. Trish is going mental, saying how she wants nothing to do with you? What did you do? Call me, Ally. I'm worried - Belle x'

I groaned and threw my phone into the desk, it landing with a bang. "Someone's happy" pretty boy said sarcastically as he walked into the store.

"Fuck you, pretty boy" I replied simply. He began to roll his eyes but he stopped himself.

"Look, I want to…thank you properly. For giving me back my guitar pick. I deserved that punch, your nothing like that bitch" he mumbled.

I raised my left brow at him "Who's forcing you to do this, your mom?" I asked.

He grinned and shook his head "No, she doesn't even know I'm here. I came here on my own accord. " he said softly.

I narrowed my eyes suspiciously at him "Really?" I asked. He nodded with a light shrug. I couldn't help but smile. "wow, I never thought you'd ever surprise me…in a good way. I stand corrected." I replied, the smile still across my face. I cleared my throat "If you don't mind me asking, what did she do this time?" I asked.

He chuckled "The usual, that guy she cheated on me with for 5 months. Well she told me she broke it off with him. I walked in on them, last night" he replied, walking over and leaning on the desk.

"I'm really sorry, I know I apologise a lot, but this time, you deserve it." I said encouragingly. He shrugged again. "How did you know I worked here?" his eyes lightened up a little.

"I asked your little secret friend that everyone knows about, Tasha" he said with a wink. I rolled my eyes playfully.

"Her name's Trish, but she's not my friend anymore, I mean we tried to hide it so she wouldn't get the stuff I did, I pushed her away. Then Cassidy said something to her that apparently made her hate me. Now it's just me. Ally Dawson, the loser" I said with a sarcastic thumbs up.

He sighed and did his annoying hair-flipping thing. "How did you not end up killing me?" he asked in a serious but also joking voice.

I smiled and leaned on the desk next to him "I guess I just tried to ignore you. It wasn't just you, everyone had one thing to say. I got used to it after a while. My heart is kinda like grass, different people stand on it but it still springs back, but it's also very easy to rip…that was way cheesy, right?" I blushed and hid my face.

He just laughed and nodded at me. "Maybe we should get a fresh start, start anew" he said and stood up. I did the same and nodded.

"I'd like that" I replied.

He held out his hand "Austin Moon" he said in a polite voice.

I giggled and took his hand and shook it "Ally Dawson" I replied the same way.

Finally, maybe things between me and Austin could actually get better.