Hello everyone! Okay as I promised here is the second chapter of tonight, I hope you guys will like it, it's a super long one since is 8K. a lot of stuff happens so brace yourselves!
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Disclaimer: The characters of Austin & Ally belong to Disney and the story belongs to Red as a Rose01 in the Twilight fandom, I just adapt the story. I owe nothing.
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Chapter 12: Megan and announcement.
"Yes Kira."
"I mean it Ally. I would be doing this myself if I had remembered to get her measurements before I left. I tried ringing Jane but there was no answer as usual. I have no idea why she has a bloody phone, she never answers it and when there is something as important as this, it becomes frustrating. It's annoying when people don't answer their phones when I need to talk to them. Don't you think Ally?"
"Yes Kira," I said for the thousandth time. I don't know why I was even participating in this conversation, I had barely said anything. She had not stopped talking since the start of the phone call.
"Anyway, remember the brief. Something more slim fitted. I believe that only the bride should wear puffy dresses. Go with pink not white. Make her look like a mini me." Over-my dead body!
"I'll do my best Kira." She was living in a fantasy if she thought I was going to dress up a little girl like her.
"Speaking of me I think I have found the perfect dress. I have a fitting tomorrow. I'm going to look incredible."
"I'm sure you will," I was beyond bored of this conversation.
"Okay Alls, I have to go. I'm having dinner with Katie Price."
"That's fine Kira. I will speak to you soon."
"Yes. Call me and let me know how everything goes today."
"I will," I promised, desperate to get off the phone.
"And Ally. Don't screw this up," she said before hanging up the phone.
I rolled my eyes, mimicking her last sentence as I placed the phone back on the hook. She was due back in two days. I was seriously going to miss the calm and quiet. Why she couldn't wait and do this herself?
If she wanted me 'not to screw this up' maybe she should do it herself.
But no, that would be a too simple for her.
Instead she had completely rearranged my entire schedule for today. Today I had very last minute plans with Austin, thanks to an unexpected call from Kira yesterday. The Moon's had forced me to stay and have dinner with them yesterday after mine and Austin's X factor auditions. Half way through the evening I had received a call from Kira. Before she went away, she specifically told me not to bother with picking out anyone's outfits because she was going to choose the outfits in Paris. However, because she is amazingly clever (NOT!), she forgot to take the measurements of the flower girl and was therefore unable to pick a dress. So she had rung me yesterday and told me that me and Austin had to go and find a dress.
The flower girl was Megan Simms. She was four years old and the daughter of Mimi's older sister Jane. From what Carrie and Piper had told me, it wasn't just the direct family that had issues with Kira. The extended family did too. Jane loved Austin so she could not say no when Megan was asked to be the flower girl, even though she hated Kira. That was why she wasn't answering Kira's calls. So today we were 'Spending time with the other girl in Austin's life'. Those were his exact words.
I heard a car pull up in front of the house. I glanced out of the window to see the sleek sliver Volvo parked in my front garden. I smiled brightly at the concept of being near Austin again. I grabbed my bag and practically ran out of the front door and towards the car. As I approached the car Austin climbed out and came over to the passengers' side.
He pulled open the door for me.
"Morning Ally."
"Good morning Austin. Thank you," I said as I stepped into the warm car.
He was back in the driver's side within seconds and was starting the car. When we were on our way to the Moon's he turned to me. He grinned that bloody crooked smile at me, effectively stopping my breath and my heart.
"How did you sleep?" He asked. I wonder if he has any idea how appealing his voice was.
"Fine. How about you? How was your night?"
"To be perfectly honest I was stressing out over today. I don't know anything about dresses." He flinched, I laughed.
"Oh Austin, it won't be that bad. You're lucky you got off lightly. Imagine if you had to pick out Kira's dress." His reaction put me in hysterics.
I laughed for a good five minutes, Austin laughing along with me. Whether he was laughing at my laughing or his reaction I wasn't sure.
However, I did notice when he stopped.
I turned my head to find Austin staring at me intensely. I blushed bright red. Something flashed in his eyes. An emotion I didn't recognize.
"What?" I asked softly. Was there something on my face? Was it toothpaste?
"Nothing," he muttered quickly before turning to look out of the front window. I looked at him for a few more seconds trying to work out what his eyes were trying to portray. In the end I shrugged my shoulders, giving up.
We relaxed into a more comfortable atmosphere. That's one thing I love about Austin. We didn't feel the need to be in constant conversation. We could be comfortable just sitting in silence, in each other's company. Due to the lack of staring and conversation my ears automatically tuned to the radio. There was a weather warning.
"Nothing to worry about, the heavy part of the storm will pass over us completely but we will catch the side of it. So be prepared for extremely heavy rain, gale force winds and thunder storms across the country. The storm is said to last a few days, so only go outside if necessary. Meanwhile in other news Prince Alexander and his partner Oliver Summers..." I blocked out the rest of the news.
A storm?
Seriously! I mean, it's still summer.
Well they said the storm wasn't actually here but we would catch the side of it.
Oh well. It can't be that bad.
Probably just a little rain, I thought and pushed all thoughts on the upcoming weather out of my mind. We pulled up outside the Moon's house not bothering to park properly because we would not be staying long. We had only come to pick up Megan who had been dropped off by her mum before she went to work this morning.
As we climbed out of the car the front door flew open and slammed against the wall.
"AUSTIN." I heard someone scream.
I turned to see a little girl running towards us.
"Megan Pad." I watched as Austin dropped to his knees, holding his arms out to prepare for the little girl, who running at him as fast as she could.
When she was close enough, she jumped into his arms. Megan was small, with curly brown hair and blue eyes. She was beyond cute.
"I missed you so much." She wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Aww, I missed you too," Austin replied kissing her cheek.
Austin stood from the ground, his arms securely wrapped around Megan. He turned to face me. I had never seen the look in his eyes before. He clearly adored her as much as she adored him.
"She's so beautiful," I whispered to Austin. He nodded and smiled, agreeing with me.
Megan twisted her head round to look at me.
"Megan, this is Ally. Ally this is Megan" Austin spoke to Megan, his voice soft and gentle.
"Hi Ally. I'm Megan." She stated, holding out her hand for me to shake. I giggled lightly.
She was too precious.
"Hello Megan. It's lovely to meet you." I said shaking her little hand. Megan smiled before whispering something in Austin's ear. He smiled and nodded before setting her back on the ground.
"Come on." She giggled before grabbing Austin's left hand and then surprisingly my right hand and started pulling us toward the house.
"Aunty Mimi," she called as we entered the living room.
"Yes sweetie," Mimi responded walking into the living room wearing an apron and had a smudge of flour on her nose. "Oh. Hello you two," she said wiping her hands on her apron.
"Hello mom." Austin kissed Mimi's cheek in greeting.
"Hey Mimi," I said pulling her into a tight hug.
"Hello Ally darling. How are you?"
"I'm really good." I said finally releasing her from my death grip.
"I'm just going to get my coat," Megan said, running up the stairs.
"Megan! Honey don't run," Austin called after her. I smiled as I heard her little footsteps slow down.
"Sorry Austy," she called down the stairs in apology. I smiled brightly at Austin.
I loved this side to him.
Once Megan's footsteps had faded he turned his attention back to his mum, finally noticing her appearance.
"What are you doing?" He looked her up and down.
"Laying an egg." I laughed at Mimi's sarcasm. Austin glared at me before raising an eyebrow at Mimi.
"Seriously?" he asked in disbelief.
"Austin what does it look like I'm doing? I'm baking." The 'duh' was evident in her voice.
"Baking? Why are you baking?"
"Does she need a reason?" I asked Austin in Mimi's defense.
"Exactly, thank you Ally." We were ganging up on him now. I couldn't help but smirk.
"No. Of course there doesn't need to be a reason but you normally only make big, fancy cakes if there is something you're after or there is something important to say." Austin stated, as matter of fact.
"Ok. Well there is something." Mimi admitted
"I knew it. Go on what is it?
"I'm not telling you. You will have to wait for tonight like everyone else."
"But mum..." Austin started to beg.
"No buts Austin. You have a big enough one as it is," Mimi said in strong voice but I could hear the slight amusement. I burst into a fit of laughter as Austin glared at me again.
"So I want you here a five o'clock on the dot. No later," Mimi told Austin.
I kept on laughing.
"That goes for you as well Ally." That stopped my laughter completely.
"What?" I asked shocked. Now it was Austin's turn to laugh.
"I mean it Ally. You will be here at five o'clock, like everyone else." I nodded slowly. I guess my evening had been planned for me. I knew better then to cross Mimi.
Austin was still laughing his head off as Megan made her way down the stairs wearing a pink coat and gloves. She walked over to Austin taking hold of his hand.
Austin finally managed to gain control of laughter.
"Where are dad and Carrie?"
"Elliot and Piper are in the lounge playing games. Honestly I have no idea why they can't do that in their own house." Mimi rolled her eyes but she never meant it. She loved her children (and their other halves) to death. She loved it when her family was around her and took it really hard when Elliot and Austin moved out.
"Mike is up stairs sleeping as he had a late shift yesterday and Carrie has gone to work already. Something about mixing plaids with stripes." Now it was my turn to roll my eyes.
Typical Carrie.
"Okay then. I guess we had better get going," Austin said, looking down at Megan.
"Yay, let's go shopping!" Megan giggled jumping up and down.
I looked at her in horror.
"No… Not another Carrie." Austin, Mimi and Megan started laughing at me. I rolled my eyes at all of them.
"Come on let's get going."
"Yes let's," Austin said picking up Megan and walking towards the door.
"See ya Mom," he called over his shoulder.
"Bye aunty Mimi," Megan said looking over Austin's shoulder, waving one of her small hands. Mimi waved back smiling.
"Goodbye honey. Be good."
"See you Mimi," I said before walking out of the front door with Austin and Megan.
I helped Austin secure Megan in her car seat, in the back of the car.
"Remember five o'clock," Mimi called from the front porch.
"Yes mom." Me and Austin called back at the same time. We looked at one another and started laughing as we climbed into the car.
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We got to the mall in record time due to light traffic. I let out a groan of despair as we climbed out of the car.
"I can't believe I'm back here again so soon," I whined.
"It's ok Ally. It will all be over soon," Megan reassured me.
"Yes Ally listen to the four year old. She knows what she's talking about," Austin said taking my hand. As soon as his hand made contact with mine I felt that electrical charge flowing through me.
Could he feel it too?
I looked into his face. The look in his eyes told me my answer. Yes he felt it too. However, he didn't let go.
"Come on," he said pulling me and Megan into the mall. I hadn't failed to notice that my hand was still securely clasped in Austin's. He's holding my hand.
Why is he holding my hand?
It's not a big deal Ally. He's holding Megan's hand too.
I suppose to everyone on the outside we looked like a family.
If only they knew. I pushed the thoughts aside and just enjoyed the feeling of my hand in his.
We walked through the endless parade of shops until we reached the bridal store. The door buzzed behind us as we entered.
One side of the store was full of different types of wedding dresses while the other side was full of loads of colorful bridesmaids and flower girl dresses and accessories.
"Wow." I heard Megan whisper to herself before she left go of Austin's hand and ran further into the store. Her eyes were bright with excitement.
"Did Kira say exactly what she wanted?" I felt Austin talk softly into my ear, sending shivers down my spine. He was still holding my hand.
I looked at the innocent, completely adorable little girl, who was currently looking at shoes. There was no way in hell I was going to allow her to be dressed up the way Kira wanted. So I did something completely unprofessional and lied.
"No. No she didn't say anything. She just said get it right." I said avoiding looking into his eyes by keeping them on Megan.
"Really? Well that is amazing. It should make it easier to find something for Megan." I snorted.
"I doubt it. If she's anything like Carrie we are in for a long day." We both laughed lightly at my comment.
"Suppose we should help her." He nodded his head in her direction.
I nodded gently and lead us over to Megan. This time I took a step back and let Austin take the lead. He went through every single dress with Megan, who would offer her opinion on her dress. I burst out laughing when Austin picked up a puffy pink dress off one rack. Megan put her hands on her hips, and a scowl graced her face.
"Seriously Austy? I do not want to look like a Barbie." She told him before turning around and looking through the dresses again. She was seriously like Carrie in terms of her fashion. For a 4-year-old she certainly was picky.
Soon Austin had picked out a dress he thought would be perfect. Austin helped Megan into the changing room, while I took up a seat on the chair opposite.
Five minutes later Austin walked out of the dressing room, holding Megan's hand. The dress she was wearing was ankle length, sleeveless bodice with a full skirt with petals patterns. There was a tie-back sash with zip up.
However, it was green.
"It's green," I stated obviously
"Yes Ally it's green," Austin said sarcastically.
"Why is it green?" I asked
"It's a pretty dress. I like it," Austin said defensively. However, Megan didn't look impressed. I look at her and caught her eye. She shook her head slightly, telling me she didn't like it. I had to help her.
"Um... Austin. Kira may not have given us a brief but you know there is a color scheme and it's not green." Realization appeared in his eyes at my words as relief dawned in Megan's eyes. "Plus that dress is horrible. She looks like a plant."
Megan started laughing. Her high bell-like laughter soon had me giggling away with her.
"Oh yeah, theme. Okay so green is a no go. You don't have to pick on me you two."
I held my hands up in surrender.
"Don't be some dramatic. No, green is a no go. You need something white, gold or pink."
"Right, well go back and change out of that dress Megan Pad while I find another dress." Austin said to Megan before walking off into the store to find a more appropriate dress.
Still laughing her head off, Megan skipped back into the changing room.
After five minutes of searching, Austin came back over to changing room, carrying his next choice of dress and walking into the changing room. Ten minutes later they both came out. The second dress was a massive improvement on the first.
It was pink for a start. The top was a darker pink, while the bottom was light pink polka dotted and sparkly. There was a bow embellishment at the waist and sash ties in the back.
Megan looked really pretty in it but for some reason she wasn't happy. After looking at herself in the mirror she ran up to me, climbing into my lap.
"It's horrible Ally. I look like an idiot," she whispered into my ear.
"Really?" She nodded her head. I thought she looked really nice but if she didn't like it then we would have to find something else. I turned back to Austin.
"Austin I don't like it. I think she looks...I think we should look for something else." I told Austin, who was eyeing Megan, who was still sitting in my lap looking innocent. He smiled at me knowingly. I shrugged gently.
"Ok. What do you suggest?" He asked the two of us.
"I think we should let Megan pick." I said to Austin before looking down a Megan. "What do you think?"
"Yes please! Can I Austin? Please." She jumped off my knee before running over to Austin, hugging his leg and pleading with him.
"Ok princess. You can pick," he said looking down at the girl clinging to his leg.
"YAY!" She squealed before blowing a kiss to Austin and running back to me. She kissed my cheek and whispered "Thank you" before running off to find a dress. Austin fell into the seat next to me.
"I thought this was going to easy," he admitted, shifting closer to me.
"Well you thought wrong," I teased him.
"Tell me about it."
He looked slightly tired but I could tell that he was more than happy to be here with Megan and he would not change it for the world. See its reasons like this, which made me fall for him. Just thinking about the situation I had found myself in, I could not help the smile that appeared on my face whenever I thought of him. Unfortunately, he was staring at me again, so he caught the random smile.
"What are you smiling at?"
LIE!
"You, I mean I've never seen you like this before." I said softly, just managing to cover my tracks. However, it was not a complete lie.
"Like what?"
"Like this with Megan. I can see that you really care about her and want her to be happy. You're like her big brother I suppose."
"Well I do see her as my little sister. She means the world to me." We didn't continue the conversation; we just continued to stare at each other.
Before I became aware of what I was doing we were leaning into each other. Soon I felt his forehead leaning against mine. He paused slightly before leaning in the rest of the way. Our nose touched gently. My mind was racing as was my heart beat. His lips were just about to brush mine, when a loud shouting brought me back down to earth with a bump.
"AUSTY, ALLY." Me and Austin jerked away from each other. Megan was running back towards us holding her chosen dress in her hands. I shifted away from Austin, looking down at the floor. I could feel the intense heat coming off my face.
What they hell just happened?
What the fuck is wrong with me!
This is beyond wrong and I'm sure he knew it. But he just tried to kiss you, not the other way round. Ok sometimes I really wish my mind would take a long vacation. I took a deep breath before focusing on the scene in front of me.
"I found one." Megan was jumping up and down holding her choice of dress. "Can I try it on please?"
"Of course you can sweetie." Austin's voice was heavy. He ran his hands through that gorgeous head of hair before standing and walking with Megan into the changing rooms.
What was I doing?
Okay yes I was in love with him but he wasn't with me. He had Kira and he loved her. I had no chance. Plus I don't know if I could live with myself if I ever did come between them.
Also I found it hard for me to believe that someone as boring and plain as me would ever be good enough for someone like Austin. My heart sank at that thought.
Oh well, get used to it!
My thoughts were interrupted when Austin and Megan came out of the dressing room.
The dress was gorgeous and elegant. It was sleeveless a floor length gown with a tiered skirt trimmed with satin bands, a pleated satin waistband and flowers in coordinating colors of light pink and white. It was the complete opposite of what Kira wanted but if it's what Megan wanted, then I didn't care. Megan was glowing, a massive smile on her face.
"Give us a twirl," I said to Megan who was happy to oblige. She lifted her arms into the air and spun in a circle.
"Whoo," Austin cheered from behind her, watching the joy etched onto her face.
"Do you like it?" I asked Megan. A smile even bigger than the one she was already sporting, graced her face.
"It's beautiful. I want it for my wedding."
"For your wedding? Your way too young to be getting married missy." Austin joked, teasingly. Megan laughed loudly.
She ran over to Austin, who picked her up.
"Don't be silly Austy. When I get married, I'm going to marry you." She kissed his cheek gently.
"Really? Well not until you're older." He kissed her cheek before setting her down on the floor.
"Okay." She giggled.
"So do you want that one?" I asked. Megan nodded her head enthusiastically.
"Yes please! Please! I want this one." She was jumping up and down on the spot, squealing in a bell-like voice.
"Ok princess you can have that one." The smile that appeared on her face could light up a whole room.
"Thank you Austy." She hugged his leg before running over to me and hugging me. "Thank you Ally."
"You're more than welcome." I smiled at her, returning the hug gently.
"Go and get changed Megan, then we will have lunch and then go to see Carrie." She grinned before running back into the dressing room to get changed.
He would make a great dad one day.
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True to his word, Austin took us for something to eat which of course being him was over-the-top and to make the situation worse, he wouldn't allow me to pay for anything. Megan laughed her head off at us as we argued over the bill.
After we had eaten, we did a little shopping for Megan, where Austin brought her whatever she asked for. How this little girl was not a spoilt brat was beyond me. After shopping we made our way to Carrie's store.
We walked through the glass patterned doors to find Carrie jumping up and down on the spot trying to reach a bag that was positioned on a self above her head. Me, Austin and Megan looked at one another before bursting out in laughter. Our laughter caught her attention. She spun around, a look of pure disgust and irritation on her face. That did nothing to help my laughter. Her eyes zeroed in on me before her usual beautiful smile appeared on her face.
"ALLY!" She sung before running at me, pulling me into a hug.
"Hey Ally."
"Where have you been Alls?"
"I'm sorry. I've just been so wrapped up in work lately."
"It's ok Alls. I know you've been working hard." A look of disgust appeared on her face as she thought about why I had been so busy lately but then disappeared as she noticed Megan.
"Hello gorgeous. How was your day?" Carrie asked Megan.
"It's been great Carrie. I tried on loads of dresses, but Ally had to tell Austin that the ones he chose were ugly. But in the end I chose the perfect dress."
"I'm so proud of you." Carrie spoke with genuine pride in her voice "At least there is someone in this family who understands fashion."
I shook my head in disbelief.
"What have you done to her?" I asked Carrie, while Austin giggled behind me.
"But you can't see me in it until the wedding day." Megan told Carrie, whose face dropped into a small pout.
"Don't look at me like that Carrie, it won't work."
"Fine," Carrie huffed before turning her pout on Austin.
"Whatever you want, the answers no."
"Please Austin I'm not asking for the world. I just want you to get that bag for me. I don't know if you noticed but it's a little out of my reach." Austin laughed before walking over to the shelf and retrieving the bag before handing it to Carrie.
"THANK YOU! You have no idea how long I've been trying to get that down."
"Why didn't you just use a chair?" I asked.
The realization that she could have saved herself so much hassle by just using a chair dawned on her face, which was quickly replaced with a look of irritation and embarrassment.
"Shut up Ally." I laughed silently, trying not to make her angrier.
"Austin." Megan's sweet voice caught every ones attention.
"Yes Megan pad," he answered automatically.
"Can I have some ice-cream please?"
After very little persuasion Austin and Megan wandered off to get ice cream.
I turned back to Carrie, who had started hanging up dresses on a rack. I left my bag behind the counter before going to help her.
"Aw thanks Ally. You don't have to help."
"It's fine Ally. I don't mind."
"Okay but I'm not paying you." Carrie said in a teasing way, causing me to laugh.
We continued to hang the new dresses on hangers before placing them on racks, while removing the old ones and placing them in boxes.
"So how is everything going?" Carrie asked after 15 minutes of silent work.
"Amazing, I've never seen him like that before. He really cares about that little girl."
"Yeah, Megan means a lot to him. He always had been there for her. He completely dotes on that little girl. However, I meant how things between you and Austin are?"
Oh! That's what she meant.
"Things are pretty much the same I guess." She stared at me for a moment before responding.
"You're lying," she said confidently.
"It's nothing Carrie."
"Ally...Stop lying or trying to. I know something has happened." How does she do that? Seriously it's like she has a built in lie detector.
"It's fine. You can tell me now or later when Piper is around. But either way you will tell me." She spoke with so much confidence it was hard not to believe her.
I thought about the compromise I was given. If I really was going to have to say what I was feeling, I would rather only have to say it out loud once.
"Fine, Later." I sighed.
"Fine, it's your choice." I looked at her like she was crazy.
My choice?
If I made my choice I wouldn't be saying anything at all. She laughed her high, chirpy laugh at the look I was giving her.
"What I don't get is why you don't just tell him."
"Because he is taken and engaged." I whispered. Not wanting to be over-heard.
"Oh please Ally, he's not in love with Kira. He loves her but they're not in love they just think they are." She continued speaking at normal level, even though her assistant was looking over at us.
"Carrie how can you say that?"
"Easily, because I can see it and no one else can. Well except Piper."
"Well they must really care about each other or they wouldn't be getting married." Why was I trying to convince her?
"People do crazy things these days." She shrugged.
She wouldn't give up this conversation but maybe I could change the subject slightly.
"Yeah crazy stuff you know, like teaching a 4-year-old girl to be overly picky and specific in her choice of clothing." I teased. She eyed me suspiciously but caught on the fact I wanted to talk about something else.
"Hey! All I have done is taught her the do's and don'ts of fashion." She defended herself.
"Seriously, she's been hanging around you way too much. I promise you in a few years, she going to be just like you, if not worse."
"All I have done is given her basic fashion rules."
"Yeah and the rest, I think that Austin should take her to play football and teach her to roll around in mud."
"ALLY!" She slapped my arm- rather hard. "Don't ever suggest anything like that or I will hunt you down."
"Hunt me down?" I looked at her before I burst into laughter.
A few seconds later, she had joined in.
We were laughing loudly but were interpreted when Austin ran into the store carrying a giggling Megan over his shoulder.
"Ally! Carrie!" Austin said in panic.
"What's wrong?"
"We need to go now." He said in a panic, grabbing my hand.
"Why?"
"It's 4:50pm. We have only ten minutes until 5 o'clock"
"So?" I was beyond confused right now.
He just looked at me like I was insane to have forgotten something that was happening at 5 o'clock... Then it clicked into place.
Mimi.
"CRAP!" Both I and Carrie shouted at the same time.
Carrie ran over to the counter, picking up our bags. Austin picked up Megan and we all ran out of the mall, desperate not to be too late. Mimi was serious when she said she would kill us.
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We made it back to the Moon's house just in time. Elliot, Piper and Dez were sitting on the sofa's watching something on the TV, when we entered the house.
Megan had fallen asleep on my lap on the drive home. Austin had tried to pry her hand of my shirt but for a little girl she had one very strong grip. So I gently carried her inside before following Austin upstairs to the spare room. I gently placed her down on the bed, removing her coat, gloves and shoes before wrapping the duvet over her.
She was so peaceful. Even in sleep. I smiled before making my way down stairs.
"ALLYCAT!" Elliot ran at me as soon as my feet had descended the stairs and made contact with floor. He pulled me into a tight hug, cutting off my air supply.
"Hey Elliot" I giggled and breathed in deeply, as he let go.
"Sorry." He grimaced slightly.
"It's fine Elliot. I'm more than used to it by now." I laughed lightly trying to reassure him.
"You're an idiot you know." Piper said walking up to Elliot, wrapping her arms around him, she was smiling brightly at him, love visible in her deep blue eyes. I looked at the two of them, something was going on.
Piper turned her attention to me. Her eyes widened lightly when she saw my probing look, but she just smiled at me slightly before pulling me into a hug.
"Hey Alls."
"You're hiding something from me." I whispered into her ear.
She laughed again but this time it sounded forced. She pulled Elliot away, making her way back over to sofas, I followed. At my approach Dez stood from his seat and hugged me.
"Hello darling." Dez drawled, kissing my cheek, before returning to his seat. Dez had always been more reserved then Elliot.
"Hey Dez" I greeted before taking up the seat next to Austin. Hearing the commotion, Mimi walked into the living room. As soon as she spotted me and Austin her eyes wondered to the clock above the fireplace.
"Ah, good, you're on time. Where's Megan?"
"We told you we would be back in time mom." Austin said kissing Mimi's cheek with an exaggerated smooching sound causing her to blush slightly.
"She fell asleep on the way back. She's in bed." I explained
"Ok, well dinner is not until seven so she can rest until then. Did you find what you needed?"
"Oh yeah, after hours of searching she found the right dress." I rolled my eyes causing Mimi to giggle. "So Mimi, what was this announcement you have to make?" I asked, she just smiled at me.
"You'll find out later Alls." She teased before turning and walking back into kitchen.
"Tease," Carrie whispered.
"How was the shopping Alls? Did Megan drive you crazy?" Elliot boomed.
"No, she didn't. She's lovely. However, I fear she is turning into a mini Carrie when it comes to shopping."
"Oh please no. Not another one," Dez groaned, causing the rest of us to laugh.
At six o'clock Mike came home from work. I could help but stare. It was impossible not to. After he had greeted Mimi he came to join us. We spent some time talking about today's shopping trip and then what everyone else had been up to for the rest of the day. Half an hour before dinner we watched Elliot leave the group and walk into the kitchen. Minutes later we heard Mimi scream.
"ELLIOT! GET OUT!" Everyone turned towards the kitchen to see what all the noise was.
A wooden spoon flew out of the kitchen and landed on the floor then Elliot emerged from the kitchen holding his head and clearly chewing. We all looked from Elliot to the spoon then at one another before busting into a fit of laughter.
"Why do you do it son? She will kill you one day." Mike said after his laughter had calmed down.
"I'm hungry and dinners taking ages." Elliot whined as Mimi walked out of the kitchen with a scowl on her face.
"Well, I suggest you go and clean up. Dinner is in 15 minutes." She picked up the spoon off the floor and stormed back into the kitchen.
We didn't need telling twice. Everyone made a beeline for the stairs.
When we got to the top of the stairs, I felt someone grab my arm and pull me into Piper's bedroom. The door closed as I was pushed down on the bed.
Three guesses who was standing in front of me.
"Was that completely necessary?" I asked.
"Talk" was the only words that came out of Rose's mouth.
"Huh?" I tried to play dumb but I knew this conversation was coming.
"What's been going on with you and Austin?" Carrie asked.
"Nothing." I was quick on lying.
"Don't lie Ally. I know you like him." How did she know?
Carrie.
I turned to look at Carrie, who just shrugged her shoulders.
"You told her, didn't you?" I accused her, waiting for her response. However, it was Piper who answered my question
"Of course she told me!" She shouted, before a look of hurt appeared on her face and her voice became soft and vulnerable "I'm actually slightly hurt you didn't tell me."
I had really upset her, I felt so bad.
"Oh Piper, I'm sorry. I didn't actually tell her. She guessed. I'm so sorry." I tried to apologize.
"It's ok Ally, I'll forgive you," she said but I got the impression there was a catch to her forgiveness.
"But?" I asked hesitantly.
"But, you have to tell us what is going on." Piper replied with an overly smug smile on her face Wow. I walked into that one.
"I don't know where to start," I sighed.
"How about at the beginning?" she asked.
I sighed but started the story neither the less. I explained everything from when I first meet him up to today, choosing to leave out my revelation. When I finished both Carrie and Piper were looking at me in slight shock and suspicion.
Carrie broke the silence.
"There's something else." I swear this girl is physic. However, I remained silent.
"Come on Ally. You might as well tell us." Piper probed.
"I love him." I whispered so quietly I was certain they didn't hear it.
"What, I didn't hear that Ally."
"I...Love him." I spoke slightly louder, closing my eyes.
Silence was met by my words. I peeked through one of my eyes to see both of them staring at me. Seconds passed before they both jumped up and attacked me. They both ran and hugged me, causing me to fall back off the bed and land on the floor with them both on top of me. Did I mention they were both squealing like a pair of school girls, who had just met Justin Bieber?
"I'm so happy for you Ally."
"YAY! This is amazing!"
"That is great girls but you're crushing me." I managed to choke out.
Just then the door of bedroom flew open, Elliot, Dez and Austin came into the room. Looks of worry on their faces, they took in our position on the floor. Elliot was the first to relax. A huge amused smile appeared on his face, followed by Dez who was laughing to himself.
"What's going on here?"
"Nothing!" The three of us said in synchronization.
"Really?"
"Yes!" We said in sync again.
"Well you better get off one another and come down stairs. Mimi said dinners nearly ready." Dez said with amusement in his voice.
Piper and Carrie rolled off me onto the floor.
"Come on Pipes, we need to get Megan on the way down." That was enough to get Piper up off the floor. She jumped up and ran out of the room pulling Elliot along with her. Piper loved kids.
Dez held out his hand to help Carrie up. When she took his hand he pulled her up completely off the floor and her feet so that he was holding her in his arms. Carrie squealed and giggled at Dez action as he walked out the room still hold her in his arms. I and Austin watched them leave shaking our heads at their behavior.
"They're so sweet."
"Yeah, but they are also annoying." He replied offering me a hand. Once I was vertical, I expected him to let go of my hand, but he didn't. "Are you ok?"
"Yeah, I'm fine. Barbie and the pixie tackled me off the bed." He looked at me confused.
"Why?"
Great!
How was I meant to answer that?
Well you see Austin. I admitted to your sister and brother's girlfriend that I had fallen in love with you even though you're getting married.
Yeah, that would go down well. So instead I smiled gently and shrugged my shoulders.
"It's Carrie and Piper, they don't need a reason to do anything." He looked at me suspiciously, but let the subject drop.
"Come on. We had better get down stairs before Mimi comes up here to get us." I nodded enthusiastically. He wasn't joking, she really would.
Austin led me out the bedroom, down the stairs and into the dining room. Everyone was sat around the table, Mike and Mimi at opposite ends. Carrie, Dez and Elliot on one side, Piper on the other with two empty chairs for me and Austin. Megan had her own separate chair near Mimi. When we entered, everyone turned to look at us. Mimi's eyes zeroed in on my hand, my hand that was still in Austin's.
It was then that I found myself holding hands with Austin Moon for the second time today. I quickly let go of his hand, looking down at the floor as I walked to my seat. Austin pulled my chair out, allowing me to sit before he took his seat.
"Thanks," I whispered to him.
"You're welcome Ally." He grinned at me. I look around the table to see Piper and Carrie smiling at me. I rolled my eyes at them.
Mimi had out done herself. The table was full of steaming dishes from meat to potatoes to vegetables. We upheld general conversations while we ate. As we were half way through dessert, which consisted of cherry pie and chocolate cake Elliot stood up from his chair and began tapping the side of the glass with his knife. The tinkling sound filled the dining room.
"Can I have everyone's attention please?" Elliot said. Everyone turned to look at him.
"I would like to thank my mother for this wonderful dinner. I would also love to thank you all for coming tonight."
"Elliot, this is not the Oscars," I said giggling at his speech.
"Yeah, Elliot shut it and just tell us what you want so I can go back to eating," Dez called from the other end of the table.
"Shhh Dez." Mimi scolded Dez, who smiled at her.
"Sorry ma'am." He said in that southern accent of his, I had no idea he could do accents. I watched as Mimi blushed slightly.
"It's fine." She said smiling brightly. Mimi's reaction had all of us laughing our heads off.
This family was too attractive for their own good.
After we had calmed down, Elliot claimed the spotlight again.
"No but seriously I do have something to say."
"We know," everyone shouted and burst out laughing again, except for Piper. Instead she sighed and took over. We were more likely to take Piper seriously.
"Me and Elliot are getting married." Piper's words were met with a few seconds of silence before everyone broke out into congratulations.
"YAY! Can I be the flower girl?" Megan asked.
"Of course you can darling," Elliot promised Megan, kissing her cheek, causing her to giggle.
"Congratulations son." Mike said hugging Elliot. Before he turned and hugged Piper.
"Welcome to the family Piper, officially." Mimi had tears in her eyes as she pulled her son into her arms, hugging him fiercely, before running into Mike arms "Isn't this great Mike. Almost all my baby's will be married."
"Almost all, honey?" Mike asked Mimi, a look of slight confusion. I think we were all confused. They only had three kids.
"Yeah, just Ally's left." She said looking over at me. I rolled my eyes as everyone else laughed.
"Yeah, keep dreaming Mimi." I said before turning to hug Piper.
"Congratulations Piper." I was so happy for them. "You too Elliot."
"It's about time Elliot," Dez said, clapping Elliot on the back.
"It's good you two met, you need someone to keep you in line." Austin added, throwing an arm around Elliot shoulders.
"Thank bro."
"You know what happens now don't you?" Austin's face had turned from happy to serious.
"No, what?"
"I welcome you to the world of puffy dresses and bouquets." I rolled my eyes at Austin and then laughed when Elliot's face visibly drained of color.
"Ignore him sweetie," Piper said, kissing his cheek. "You don't have to worry about any of that stuff. I'm not going to run out and leave you to plan everything." I bit my lip to hide my amusement at that comment. That's one thing I love about Piper. She was blunt and straight to the point.
"No but seriously, you know what this means?" Carrie asked, vibrating slight because she was trying to hold in her excitement. She didn't wait a response. "Excessive wedding planning," she squealed.
After her comment everyone turned to look directly at me.
"Do not look at me." I said returning to my chocolate cake.
Everyone starting laughing.
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Celebrations were in full swing, what can I say? The Moon family loves a reason to celebrate. We were all sitting in the living room drinking champagne. I was sitting on a next Austin who was sitting so close I could feel the heat radiating off him. Currently Carrie and Dez were dancing around the room as the rest watched on amused. I shifted my gaze from the Carrie and Dez to glance at Piper and Elliot. They occupied one of the sofas. Piper was tucked into Elliot's side, while Elliot had his arm around her shoulders, both them were laughing at the dancing duo. I was excited and beyond happy for Piper and Elliot, they have both been through a lot and deserve to be happy. They loved each other deeply, it was clear for everyone to see. Plus just the word wedding was enough to get me excited. I smiled to myself turning back to my entertainment for the evening but the weather outside caught my attention.
I looked out of the window to see heavy rain pelting against the window pane and the wind was swaying the trees. The weather had gotten worse since I had been at the Moon's. I guess the weather report was correct and there was a storm moving in.
The clock on the mantel chimed, grabbing my attention.
Ten o'clock. Really?
Wow time really does go fast. I was dreading having to leave the warmth of this house and Austin but I did have to make a move. I sighed and turned my head toward Austin to tell him that I needed to go home. However, he was already looking at me. My voice froze in my throat as our eyes made contact. He stared at me a moment before he spoke.
"You need to leave don't you." It wasn't a question, it was a statement. Anyone would think he read my mind.
I smiled and nodded gently.
"I'll take you home." He spoke in a clear voice causing everyone to turn and look at us. I could feel my cheeks slowly starting to warm up.
"No Austin it's ok. Honestly I can just get a taxi." I insisted. As much as I loved being in his company, I had taken up almost all his time today. I could let him do anymore.
"Ally, its fine. I said I'll take you home." He reassured me, standing up.
"Okay, only if you're sure." I said giving up, because I knew he wouldn't give up. He held out his hand- to help me off the sofa- which I gladly took. Once again as soon as our skin made contact I felt an electrical current running straight up my arm and tingle through my body.
Seriously, what is that?
I shivered at the feeling and also noticed Austin shiver slightly.
Did he feel it too? I guess I'd never find out, I can't just ask him.
I turned to everyone else. Carrie and Piper had smug looks on their faces. I just rolled my eyes.
"We'll see you soon Alls." Carrie said pulling me into a hug and kissing my cheek.
"Yes, I'm sure you will," I said letting go of Carrie and turning to hug Piper.
"Congratulations Pipes. You deserve to be happy," I whispered into her ear.
"Thank you Alls," she whispered back, tightening her grip on me slightly before letting go.
I kissed everyone else goodbye promising to see them soon. Austin took my hand again and led me out of the house.
"Wait here until I get the car," he said softly, squeezing my hand before letting go and running out into the rain.
When the silver Volvo appeared at the front of the house I quickly walked out. The walk to the car had soaked me completely. Austin turned on the heating as he pulled away from the house. The ride was quiet. With the silence my mind wandered back to this afternoon, in the dress store.
Suddenly, the atmosphere became slightly tense. I could just imagine how red my face was. When we pulled up in front of my house was when he decided to break the silence.
"Thank you for your help today Ally, I couldn't have done this without you."
"It's fine Austin. I had fun and Megan is an amazing girl."
"I agree Ally, she certainly is." Austin smiled at me.
We just sat there for a minute. I had a feeling there was something he wanted to say but he couldn't. In the end I started up the conversation.
"Well I guess I need to get inside," I finally said.
"Ok then. I suggest that you run. Try not to spend too much time in the rain, you might get ill."
"I will don't worry. Thanks for today." I said.
"You're welcome." He leaned forward to place a kiss on my cheek. No big deal, he had done it before. Only this time I had also turned my head to reply to his comment. It was that little mistake that made his lips brush directly across mine. The feeling that ran though me was unbelievable.
My heart was beating so fast I thought it was going to burst out of my chest. I pulled my head back sharply, looking directly into his eyes. They were a mixture of shock, apology and some other emotion I couldn't quiet place.
"I...I..Austin, I'm sorry Austin," I stuttered out.
"It's ok Ally. It was my fault." Austin said very quickly, his voice was gravely and heavy.
"It was an accident. Don't worry about it," I reassured him.
Silence fell and you could cut the tension with a knife, time to make a getaway.
"Well...I guess I'll see you in a few days." I said.
"Yeah I guess I'll see you soon Ally," he barely said, running his hands through is hair.
"Night Austin."
"Goodnight Ally." As soon as he had finished those words I was out of the cars and running towards my house.
Once I closed the door, I leaned against it for support. My breathing was heavy.
Well, that was interesting.
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