The Summer of Us Chapter 10: 10 - We're Living Our Dreams, an austin & ally fanfic

A week passed, and it was time for me to perform at the beach party. I was sound checking when Ally came over.

"Hey honey," she said, giving me a hug. "Hey," I replied, smiling as I kissed her cheek.

"Excited?" she asked, absently running her fingers along the neck of my guitar. I nodded. "Really excited. I can't wait for people to hear this new song. It's great, Als," I said, tucking a brunette curl behind her ear.

She smiled. "Thanks Austin. I... I love you," she whispered. I took her hand, led her back behind the stage, and planted a passionate kiss on her sweet lips.

"I love you too, Ally," I whispered. She wrapped her arms around my waist and I held her for a moment. "Well, you probably have to get going, get ready for the show," she sing-songed as we broke apart. I kissed her one last time before she whispered 'good luck' and disappeared into the crowd that was gathering at the beach.

About half an hour passed and then it was time for me to perform. I was pumped. There were well over a hundred people at the beach, plus I was opening with an awesome new song. I saw Ally in the front row, clapping and cheering. The music started and I started singing.

I see all eyes on me
I hear the fans all scream
I'm breaking down & out
Don't count me down & out
I'm gonna play it cool
Cuz I'm so into you
And now there ain't no doubt
Don't count me down & out

I think you could give me more
So meet me out on the floor

So let's go crazy
Let's just dance
While it's still our summer
While we still have the chance
Because everything is awesome
When it's just you and me
And this is our time because
We're Living Our Dreams

I'm playing my guitar
We're gonna party hard
Because we're in the zone
And we're not going home
This summer has it's charms
And when you're in my arms
That's when it feels so right
Because we're burning bright

I just need a little bit more
So join me out on the floor

When the song ended, everyone went crazy. They were clapping, cheering, calling my name. That's the part I live for: the applause. It made me feel like all the rehearsals and long nights were worth it, because I had the power to create something awesome that everyone could enjoy. That power of creation was so empowering and such a high. I loved it. I lived for it.

My set was three songs long. It was awesome. I loved performing, and I loved being able to look over at Ally and see her, cheering and wearing a proud grin.

"Thank you everybody, have an awesome summer!" I yelled as my set ended and another band prepped to take the stage. I packed up my guitar and went to greet Ally.

"Austin you were amazing!" she gushed, wrapping her arms around me. I set my guitar case down in the sand and held her.

"Ally, we were amazing. They loved your songs," I said. I picked her up and held her tight, her feet dangling lazily around my shins. I kissed the side of her head before putting her back down, her feet resting in the sand. "Now come on, let's go enjoy the party," I said with a wink.

The beach party was really fun. Ally and I saw some great bands and even danced a little. We walked on the beach for a while and just enjoyed being together. Soon, Dez and Trish joined us and we all played volleyball, boys versus girls. Because of Dez's lack of athletic skill and basic coordination, Trish and Ally won by a landslide.

Once the sun had set and the last band had played, people started leaving and going home. Ally slept over at my house again, but we didn't have sex or anything bad. However, she did sleep in my arms again, which I enjoyed more every time it happened.

I woke up late, and to my dismay, Ally was already gone. She left a note on the pillow next to me:

Austin,
Had to leave at 8 to open the shop. Meet me there whenever. My shift ends at 1. Love you!
-Ally

I stared at the note for a moment. It was almost 10, so I decided I'd go visit Ally. I got dressed in a yellow v-neck, dark ripped jeans, and purple Nikes. I walked to the mall and made my way to Sonic Boom.

"Hey sweetie!" I greeted as I walked into the music store to find Ally playing the baby grand piano. She smiled at me, but there was something a little off about her smile.

"Hey Austin," she said as she gave me a little hug. Again, something about her tone worried me. She wasn't as exuberant as she usually was.

"Something wrong?" I asked, tucking a lock of brunette hair behind her ear. She raises her eyebrows and shakes her head like nothing's wrong. "No, I'm fine," she insisted in a high voice.

I knew that wasn't the case, but I decided I would let it go. It was only 10 in the morning, and I wasn't ready to pressure her into spilling any information. I made a mental note to ask her again later.

A/N: Yes, I know I'm kind of being a tease with all these allusions to bad things to come. But just hang in there! You'll know soon ;)