Hola mis amigos!

Sorry it has been so long since an update. I had a ton of finals for classes and wrote too many reports for my own liking (I like writing, just not for school). But, now school is out for the summer and you all know what that means! More frequent updates! WOO HOO! (: Thanks for all the feedback about that last chapter, keep it up!

Yours Always,

Undercover Dreamer

Disclaimer: I don't own Austin and Ally (Boring, I know. I am very sorry.).

"What?" I practically choked on my own words.

"On the last day of camp, there's a talent show that anyone can try out for if they want. For the past three years I've preformed and I am beat out by the same person every year, just because he sings original songs. I was hoping that this year I might actually have a chance at winning if…" Austin ducked down to meet my gaze, "I had the best songwriter I've ever met writing the song for me."

I studied his face, contemplating his idea. Technically, Austin performing one of my songs wouldn't conflict with my stage fright. And I really did want to make up for what I said to him during lunch. I suppose I wouldn't mind spending a little bit of extra time with him, strictly as friends of course.

"No," I spoke smoothly, "You will have a GREAT chance at winning if you had the best songwriter that you've ever met writing a song WITH you."

With each statement word I poked him playfully in the chest. A wide grin was plastered across my face, although I couldn't say the same for Austin. He looked unsure and more timid than I had ever seen before.

"I can't write songs, Ally. Not at all, not even a little bit." Austin rubbed the back of his neck, a sign of pure insecurity.

I rolled my eyes, "That's why you have me, stupid!"

"No really, Ally. I've tried, but everything I think of is complete garbage. I just can't do it…"

I searched for his line of sight, although he had his gaze pointed to the sand. "On your own."

"What?" It was Austin's turn to question me.

"You can't write a song- on your own. But you have me to teach you!"

"But Ally…" He whined like a little 5 year old boy.

"No buts. You are going to write a song if it is the last thing you do." I stated clearly, sticking my nose into the air to show him that I mean business.

"Fine." Austin's voice was tiny, like he was speaking from far away.

"I'll meet you in the practice room during music tomorrow to get started. Start thinking about what you want the song to be about and how you want it to sound." I listed off the basics of beginner songwriting. To me, coming up with lyrics and a melody to match was a second nature. But it took me years to get to my level of expertise and I understand why Austin might be feeling a little bit uncertain right now. He may think that he can't write songs, but he just probably doesn't know how. And that is what I'm here for.

"I have an idea about how to get inspiration for the song." Austin's words excited me. He had an idea for the song already?

"Oh yeah? What is it?" I squinted up into his eyes, using my hand as a visor to block out the sun.

Suddenly, my feet were swiftly lifted off of the ground. Austin picked me up bridal style, running towards the water. I pounded my tiny hands on his chest, although it had little effect. Giggling, I twisted to try and free myself from his grasp, but it was no use. His arms were like steel wrapped around my legs and midsection. As Austin entered the water he slowed down a little, wading into the slightly deeper water.

"Put me down, Austin!" I screamed with a bright smile on my face.

"Okay." His famous smirk appeared and he had a sly gleam in his eye.

"Austin don't you dare-" But I was too late. His grip around me loosened and my whole body tumbled into the lake.

The sudden cold enveloped me and I let out a shiver underwater. I quickly sprang out of the water sputtering, shivering and dripping wet. I pivoted around in a circle, looking for the boy that did this to me. Behind me, Austin stood laughing his head off. I gave him my best death glare as a crossed my arms across my chest.

"Austin Moon," I set my jaw, "You're going to pay for that."

"Ally Dawson," He scoffed and almost rolled his eyes, "I'd like to see you try."

I raised an eyebrow teasingly. He doubted me, but I would get him back for that. Austin had no idea what he was up against. I slowly sank back into the water, feigning defeat and timidness.

Then I leaped up toward him, reaching my arms out to grab him. I used all of my strength to knock off Austin's balance and shove him into the water. He yelped and reached out to me but it was too late. I placed both hands on top of his head and pushed it under the surface of the water. Grinning, I held him under for a sufficient amount of time. Then, once I felt he had suffered enough, I shifted my weight from his head.

But Austin didn't rise to the surface like I had expected him to. He just floated beneath the waves, his body slowly beating with the current.

"Austin?" I reached down and grabbed his arm, and yet he still made no movement. I could feel my heart begin to pound heavily in my chest.

"Austin! Common, get up! Get up, Austin." The panic began to take president in my voice. I had a sudden flashback to my ever present nightmares of my mother.

"Oh my god." My voice caught in my throat and I could feel tears welling up at the corner of my eyes. I turned around, looking- begging for someone to help me. Something horrible had happened to Austin and it was all my fault.

I could suddenly feel the cool water shifting from behind me. I slowly swirled back around, making light waves as I moved.

Austin stood behind me covered head to toe in lake water and a lopsided grin.

"That's what I call payback." He smirked like he was the king of the world.

"You," I glowered up from under my eyelashes, "Are an asshole."

I turned back toward the beach and began stomping my way in that direction. I was positively fuming at his actions and choices.

"Ally," Austin yelled, "It was a joke! Common, you know I was kidding."
"Yeah, it was real funny." My voice was dripping with sarcasm as I finally reached the sand.

"Seriously Ally! Why are you freaking out about this?" I knew he was following me because I could hear his voice right behind me. His voice had gained an edge to it as sharp as a razor.

I gritted my teeth and spun around at his words.

"Why am I freaking out about this?" I repeated his question like I was offended that he would even think those words.

"Yeah. What the hell, Ally? It was just a joke!" Austin crossed his arms over his bare chest and scowled down at me.

"Huh," I switched my tone back to sarcasm, "So you decided to play dead in the water and didn't think it would have any effect on me. Austin, I trusted you when I told you about my dreams and you just threw that all out the window."

As soon as I said the word 'dream', a look of realization and guilt flashed across Austin's face. "Oh my god, Ally. I completely forgot, I'm so sorry. I wasn't thinking."

"No shit." I stated bitterly, but my voice sounded softer than before.

"I made a mistake. Can you forgive me?" His eyes glinted under the sun, looking a bit hazel in this different light. I sighed, the corners of my mouth turning slightly upward.

"I can't blame you for your own stupidity." Austin gave me a quick hug, but pulled back too quickly for my liking.

"Thanks, Alls."

"Of course, Moon."