Here's another chapter! So Austin has been told that maybe he loves Ally more than he thinks. Will he realize his feelings here? Or will I be evil and not let Austin realize his feelings yet? Read to find out! ;)

Disclaimer: I do not own Austin & Ally.

The sound of the piano resonated through the practice room; Ally was playing some songs while waiting for Austin to arrive. They were supposed to be working on a couple songs today but Austin was late. She waited though, it was normal for Austin to be a little late. Ally has been getting used to being around Austin without getting too nervous, she still gets a little flushed though.

"Ally, I'm so sorry I'm late." Austin rushed in out of breath.

Ally laughed and grabbed some water from the fridge for Austin. "Don't worry about it, here." She handed him the water and he took it, immediately drinking it.

"Thanks Ally." He finished the water and threw the bottle in the recycling bin. "Sorry again, I kind of overslept. I didn't sleep too well last night." He was too busy thinking about Cassidy and the date and not to mention Ally and his feelings.

"We can work on the song some other time if you're feeling tired."

"No, I'm fine. Let's start." He smiled at Ally and she blushed.

They both took a seat in front of the piano. They played for a little while, coming up with bits of things here and there. But it seems like they were both just not into it, especially Austin. Ally noticed that Austin was a little out of his game. He's usually very energetic and upbeat when it comes to the songwriting process.

"You okay Austin?"

Austin didn't answer for a while. "Huh, what?" Yeah, Austin was totally distracted by something. "I'm sorry Ally; I just had a really hard day yesterday. Cassidy, she kind of broke up with me."

Any normal girl that likes Austin would jump up in the air and cheer with joy about the breakup, but not Ally. She truly felt bad about Austin's heartbreak; she wanted her best friend to feel better.

"I'm so sorry Austin." She hugged him, she didn't ask why or anything, she just hugged him tight. Austin hugged back; he was amazed at how much Ally was making him feel better by just a simple hug. They let go after a while and just sat there, enjoying each other's company. They didn't talk; they just looked at each other. Austin grew a little blush thinking about the hug with Ally, he looked away hiding his red face.

"So do you want to talk about it?" Ally said as she put her hand on his lap.

Austin quickly stood up at the contact, stammering a little as he spoke. "I uh, I'm not feeling to well actually, so I'm going to head home. Bye Ally." He dashed out of the practice room before Ally could respond.

Ally just stared at the door. "That was kind of odd, even for Austin." She sighed. "I guess heartbreak can do crazy things to you, I should know."

Austin ran off, not knowing exactly where he was going. He stopped once he felt like he was far enough. 'Why did I just run away from Ally?' He thought as he took a seat on an empty bench. His heart was racing and not because he was running away so fast. Did he feel nervous, around Ally? Austin never feels nervous, he's Austin Moon! The only other time he felt nervous was around Cassidy, because he had feelings her. 'I love Ally?' He shook his head trying to get the thought out of his head. "NO WAY!" Austin screamed at the top of his lungs.

"Maybe you love her more than you think." Now he's hallucinating, he's hearing Dez saying that sentence over and over again. Austin sighed and looked to his side to see Dez, actually whispering in his ear.

"Dez!" Austin startled, swatted a fudge brownie out of Dez's hand.

Dez looked at the brownie that was now lying on the ground. "Aw, my brownie…" He frowned. "So, what's up dude?"

"What on earth are you doing here?" Austin asked.

"I saw you running away from Sonic Boom and so I followed you. Aren't you supposed to be practicing with Ally?" He picked up the fallen brownie, took a look at it and proceeded to take a bite. "Not bad."

"I felt sick so I left early, and that's kind of gross Dez."

"Hey, five second rule." He offered the brownie to Austin. "Want some? It's filled with fudgy goodness."

"No thanks." Austin pushed Dez's hand away. "So why were you whispering in my ear earlier."

"Oh I was just being that voice of reason in your head, like in the movies."

"What you said made no sense."

Dez whispered again. "Maybe you love her more than you think."

"Stop it." Austin walked away.

Dez followed him whispering again. "Maybe you love her more than you think." This time he was doing some weird hand gestures.

Austin stopped and stared at his best friend. "I love Ally the way I've always loved Ally, as my best friend."

"What happened in the practice room begs to differ." Dez licked his chocolate covered fingers.

"Wait, you were spying on us?"

"Not on purpose. I accidentally left the camera I used for your webcast on. I saw everything from my laptop."

"Not cool Dez."

"I think it's cute that you're in love with Ally now. Actually, it took you long enough."

"I never said I was in love with Ally." Austin said.

"Puh-lease. I saw you last night, staring at the picture of you and Ally. And I saw the way you looked at her today and that hug too."

"No way, you're delusional." Austin turned his back to Dez.

Dez scrunched his nose and thought of something. "Oh hey Ally."

"What?!" Austin immediately turned to see, no one. He looked at Dez who was just smiling. "You tricked me, why?"

"Because if you weren't in love with Ally you wouldn't be so nervous or jumpy around her and your reaction just now confirms that you love her," Austin tried to speak up but Dez shushed him, "more, than just best friends."

Austin didn't answer this time, he just thought. About Ally, when they first met, their friendship, their relationship, the memories, everything. He thought about how Ally has always been there for him, they were supposed to be best friends forever.

"Maybe you love her more than you think." Austin thought long and hard about what Dez said. Or rather is still saying in his ear.

Austin looked at Dez. "I get it Dez, let me think."

Dez grinned. "Sorry."

Austin smiled and went back to his train of thought. He never thought of Ally more than just as his best friend. When Austin thought that Ally had a crush on him he tried his best to make her unlike him. It wasn't because the thought of her liking him was repulsive; he treasured their friendship and would never want to ruin it. He sighed even more confused than ever.

"Hey look, Ally's playing a new song." Dez was on his laptop which was still connected to the camera in the practice room.

"Stop spying on her Dez."

"Shh, this song sounds good." Dez turned up the volume on the laptop. Austin decided to take a seat and listen.

He was mesmerized by the way she was playing. Ally had a beautiful voice, there was no denying that. But not just her voice, Ally was beautiful in general. Austin loved her silky dark brown hair, her hazel eyes that would always look at him with such care and her lovely smile that can bring him out of any slump. She was a beautiful person on the inside too, which is what Austin loves the most about Ally.

"Dude, you're staring again." Dez said snapping his fingers in front of Austin's face.

"Uh, I wasn't, it's just that…" Austin trailed off, not taking his eyes off the screen.

"You love her more than you think." Dez whispered.

"I love her more than I think…" Austin was still watching Ally not realizing what he just said.

"Hah!" Dez stood pointed at Austin who finally snapped out of his trance. "You are SO in LOVE with ALLY!"

Austin grabbed Dez's mouth and shushed him. "Keep it down; are you trying to tell the entire mall?"

"Actually, I am. AUSTIN LOV—" Before Dez could say anymore Austin covered his mouth and sat him down.

"You're so evil sometimes."

Dez smirked. "Just helping my best friend realize his true feelings. Aren't I the best friend ever?" He batted his eyes, Austin laughed at his red haired friend. "So Austin, do you know how you feel about Ally now?"

Austin looked back at the screen, Ally has stopped playing and started writing in her song book. Austin smiled. "I've fallen for my best friend."

AND THE TRUTH COMES OUT! I'm so excited! :D