A/N: Helllo! So some people where saying the last chapter ended at a weird part and I agree I was just in a funk and couldn't get past that so I just posted it. Some people wanted me to show more of the scene then I was planning on, so I tried writing that and it just came out awk. So I stuck to a variation of my original outline. Here it is!

Ally was lying in Austin's arms, their cloths scattered all about the room. If she had told her self a mere three days ago that she was in this position she would have fainted from shock. Ally Dawson was no longer a virgin. Suddenly, a daunting thought hit her. That was my first time but it wasn't Austin's! What if he realized all those other girls are better and he doesn't love me anymore and we break up! Then our careers would be ruined and I would work at my dad's store forever….

"Ally what are you thinking about?" Austin said, disrupting her thoughts.

"Who? Me? I'm not thinking about anything! Nope! Not at all! Everything is utterly and completely…"

"Ally," Austin said in a tone that made Ally sense he wasn't buying her excuses.

Ally sighed and responded, "I-its just that was my first time and I know it wasn't yours, so I might be a little worried that I…um…didn't perform well." She was blushing like a tomato at this point, burying her head into his chest, as if it would shield her from her fears.

"Ally look at me," Austin said pointing her chin up to his face. "All that stuff I did with those other girls? It meant nothing. It was purely physical. It wasn't real. This?," he pointed between them, "This is real. And what we just did? That was as new for me as it was for you. It may not have been my first time having sex. But it was my first time making love. And let me tell you, it makes a huge difference."

Ally was now smiling, but still red, embarrassed by Austin's sweet words. "So what do we do now?" She asked

"Now we sleep. Tomorrow I think we should go to the store. It doesn't feel right to not have been there in so long."

"What if I can't do it? What if when I go there all I see is h-him and I can't do it?"

"Me and your dad will be there the whole time. No one is going to make you do something you aren't comfortable with. But I think the sooner you face it then the sooner you'll be able to move on."

Ally sighed, "When did you become so wise? I feel like you've become like part Yoda these past few days."

Austin smiled at her, "Yeah well you'd be amazed what people can do when someone they love is in trouble."

The two snuggled together and settled in for the night. Tomorrow was going to be a long day.

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Ally woke up the next morning, completely alone in her bed, a note lying next to her. She picked it up and began to read.

Als

Funny how we keep ditching each other in the morning huh? Anyways since me and your dad didn't exactly have an official deal about me spending the night, I figured it would be better if I left before he was up. I would have woken you to say goodbye, but you just looked too damn cute. Last night was the best night of my life. Call me when you wake up

Austin.

By the end of the letter Ally was ginning ear to ear. She decided she would take a shower before calling him. She entered her bathroom, which was attached to her room, and looked in the mirror. She saw her bruises which she had before then forgotten about. Although she was a bit more sore than yesterday, Ally regretted nothing she did last night.

She ran the water as high as it would go, letting the it soothe her sore muscles as she shampooed her hair and washed her face. Soon she was done with her shower and exited the bathroom, but not before grabbing a towel and drying her hair. Once she was dresses in jeans, which she hardly ever wore, and another zip up hoodie to hide her bruises, she sat on her bed and dialed Austin.

"Good morning," he said, having already known who was calling.

Ally smiled at his cheery voice and said, "Right back at yeah. So what's up?"

"Ah you know same old same old. You still feel up to going to the store today?"

Ally gulped, "Y-yeah I think so. You're still coming with right?"

"Of course there's no where I'd rather be. How about we meet there around noon?"

"Sounds good. I hope my dad gets the store up and running again soon. I just want things to be as normal as possible ."

"Yeah I hear yeah. You written any songs lately? Maybe that could help you…I don't know…get some of this stuff off your chest?"

Ally sighed, "I know but the police still have my book and it just doesn't feel right writing in anything else."

"When do you get it back?"

"I don't know actually…maybe my dad has talked to Officer Shepard. I'll go ask him and tell him about going to the store. See ya then?"

"Yeah see you then. Hey Als?'

"yeah…"

"I love you."

"Love you too. See you soon."

Ally hung up her phone, placed it the the right pocket of her sweatshirt, then went down stairs to see her dad. He was sitting at the kitchen table drinking coffee and reading the newspaper, which had been his morning ritual for as long as Ally could remember.

"Morning," she said, as she went to pour herself a glass of orange juice.

"Hey honey I didn't know you where up. How'd you sleep." he asked, looking over the top of his paper.

"Surprisingly well. So I just talked to Austin… he got me a new phone… and we thought that maybe the three of us would go to the store? Maybe try to get it running as soon as possible?"

Mr. Dawson looked as her in shock. "Are you sure your ready to face the store sweetie? I mean you faced a lot in there."

Ally nodded, "I'm sure. I have ten times the amount of good memories in there then the bad ones. I mean it's where I write all my best songs and do all my best thinking. I-I just think going there might clear some things up for me."

"If you say so. What time do you wanna head on out."

"Austin said meet at noon."

"Sounds good to me."

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The three stood in front of the Sonic Boom for the first time in three days. Austin and Ally where holding hands, while Mr. Dawson stood a couple feet away looking anxious.

"Lets do this." said Ally as she led the group into the store. The three stood in front of the counter in complete silence. Flashbacks hit Ally in a way she didn't expect, and she suddenly found herself breaking away from Austin's grip and making her way to the exact spot of her attack. You can do this Ally. You can. Stay strong. She said to herself as she stood behind the counter.

Mr. Dawson and Austin exchanged worried glances as Ally stood there. She was simply examining the area around her. Austin has expected her to cry, or be angry, or happy, some sort of strong emotion. But instead Ally stood there looking almost lifeless.

"Ally…" he said as he made his way to the girl, the counter standing between them.

She looked up at him, her brown eyes glazed over with tears, and suddenly broke into a wide grin. "I'm going to be okay."

A wave a relief crashed over Austin, and he began to smile as well. Soon Mr. Dawson was smiling too, and the three simply stood there grinning like idiots.

She's going to be okay. We're going to be okay. Everything is okay. Thought Austin before he immersed her into a hug.

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After the three had spent several hours dusting and cleaning the store, they decided to get take out at meet back at the Dawson's House. Austin, who had volunteered to pick up the food, was now driving alone in his car singing along with the radio.

When he turned onto Ally's corner his heart sank. Three squad cars surrounded the Dawson house, not to mention a mystery black car in there drive way.

Something was definitely wrong. And Austin was about to find out.

A/N: Sorry it took me so long to update. Personally I don't like how this turned out but I already rewrote it twice so I guess this is as good as it gets. Only one chapter left. Thanks for reading.