A/N: *slowly emerges out from my hibernation* So uh...don't be mad...okay so you can be mad. I abandoned this story because I just couldn't write for a while..I lost inspiration and lost interest in Austin and Ally for a little bit. I also started high school which was really stressful. But now that I've got my life under control I can update. I got my inspiration back and you should be seeing an update for my other Austin and Ally stories soon. SO yeah. This chapter is pretty long because you guys deserve it.
Enjoy (~*^*)~
Disclaimer: You know the drill...I don't own anything except Ross. I own him ;)
Chapter Fourteen:
"Who knew the damsel in distress had an amazing voice?"
I was shocked. He had heard me sing?
"W-what?" I stuttered, still a little shocked.
He just smiled. "You have an amazing voice," He said, jumping up onto the stage and coming up next to me on the piano.
I blushed. "Thank you," I said. I felt a sudden urge of shyness come over me as I looked at the piano keys.
"Where did you get a voice like that? And you're amazing at the piano too," He said. He pressed a few keys, standing almost a foot away.
I chuckled slightly. "Thanks. And it just takes a lot of practice,"
"Did you take lessons when you were younger?" he asked.
I shook my head. "No. No, my mom would teach me every evening little piano songs, I guess it just developed from there. As for my voice…I really don't think it's that great," I told him.
He shook his head. "It's amazing. You sound like an angel," he looked at me. "A cute nerdy angel," I blushed even deeper than before.
"T-thanks," I said, grinning. "So what are you doing here? I didn't know Taylor invited you,"
"Taylor invited a lot of people," Dallas said. I nodded.
"Oh, well…um, I guess I should get to the kitchen, they might need help in there," I said standing up. He nodded but walked with me. We walked down the stairs and through the dance floor. He stopped me in the middle of the dance floor. I gave him a look, wondering what he was doing.
"May I have this dance Ally?" He asked. I looked at him for a moment.
"But…there's no music…" I said. He shook his head as if I was crazy.
"Oh Ally, we need no music!" Now he was talking with a weird fake accent. "We will dance to the music of our hearts!" Now I had to giggle, because he sounded so ridiculous.
"Now is that so?" I replied. He nodded eagerly.
I hesitantly stepped into his arms. One hand on my waist and the other grasping my hand. We awkwardly danced and laughed at our terrible dance moves.
"I'm a pretty terrible dancer," He told me.
"So am I, so no need to worry, we can be terrible dancers together," I told him. He gave me a smile. We danced around awkwardly before he attempted to twirls me. It didn't work and he almost ended up dropping.
We were both laughing as he helped me steady myself. "Well that didn't work," He muttered, blushing. I found it kind of cute. But then I thought of Austin, and how he said he loved me.
I stepped away from Dallas. "I-I'm sorry Dallas. I shouldn't be doing this," I told him. He frowned and thought for a second, realization arriving on his face.
"I'm sorry! You're in a relationship with that blonde guy aren't you! I'm sorry, I forgot," He said, blushing in embarrassment.
I shook my head. "No! Actually, I just got OUT of a relationship…" I say, trailing off.
His eyebrows almost raise to his hairline. "You guys broke up," He says, but it doesn't sound like a question.
I nod. "Yeah, we just…we just thought it would be better if we were friends," I say.
He nods. "And how's that working out for you?" He asks, putting his hands in his pockets.
I feel my face burn. "It's going fine," I say. He nods again, but doesn't look too convinced. I'm that bad of a liar.
I sigh. "There's…just a lot going on right now. With everything…it's just making it harder, having to deal with a complicated relationship," I said.
He came closer to me. "I understand, I got out of a complicated relationship a couple of weeks ago too,"
I looked at him. "You did?"
He hung his head. "No, I just wanted to make you feel better,"
I laughed. "Well, it's working," I told him. He grinned, which was a very nice smile.
"Good to know," he said. "So, did you write that song?"
I nodded. "Yeah, I do," he looked at me in awe.
"That's amazing! I don't think I could ever write a song, or play any instrument," I chuckled.
"Well, I guess it's not for everyone. What are your hobbies?" I asked him.
He thought for a moment. "I play rugby, that's about it. I used to like to draw, but my father always told me that it was a waste of time, so I stopped,"
"You shouldn't stop something you love just because someone tells you it's a waste of time," I told him. "That's how it was with my music, not everyone in my family is accepting of it, but they learned to deal with it. I didn't let them get in the way of my passion."
"You're right. You are. Maybe I should take up drawing again," He smiled at me. Such a nice smile.
We stood there smiling at each other. A voice behind me interrupted us though. I turned around to see Austin. He didn't exactly look that happy.
"Oh, um, hi Austin," I said, feeling awkward about our current situation. This isn't exactly how I wanted to see Austin again after our earlier ordeal; me attempting to flirt with Dallas.
He nodded at me, but kept his eyes locked on Dallas. Great. "Um, Ally, I was wondering-"he got cut off.
"Austin! There you are!" An annoying and familiar voice yelled. I turned to my left to see Cassidy making her way towards us. Could this get any more awkward?
Cassidy came over and attached herself to Austin's side as though she was a leech, giving his a wet gross kiss on the lips.
Well, to answer the earlier question. No. No, it could not get more awkward than it is now.
Cassidy gave me a once over, her delicate (and fake) face scrunching up in disgust. "Austin, I need help finding something in the supply closet.
I knew what she was implying. Ew. Now it was my turn to have my face scrunch up in disgust. A sideways glance confirmed that Dallas' face was mirroring mine.
Austin turned red. "Uhm, later, Cass. I need to get ready for the show," He said.
Cassidy side and rolled her eyes. "So, we'll see you guys later then?" Dallas said.
Austin nodded. "Yeah,"
"Cool," Dallas took my hand and we walked towards the door. I quickly looked behind my shoulder to see that Austin was frowning, Cassidy still attached to his arm.
I let go of Dallas' hand as soon as the door closed behind us. "I'm sorry," I said.
"For what?" He asked.
"For that," I pointed towards the door behind us. "I didn't mean for it to be so awkward. I forgot that he was even dating Cassidy."
"It's fine. I don't know how someone can date a girl like her though," he frowned.
I laughed. "I agree,"
We went our separate ways, agreeing to meet up when the party started. I went inside the kitchen and helped frost cupcakes. John was there, in an apron, frosting cupcakes. That was a sight to see.
But the whole time, my thoughts were on Austin. Why was he acting that way? He had Cassidy now. And I suppose that was good enough for him, since I wasn't. I just wish I could understand him more. It seems to me like he is always shutting people out when they close enough to really understand him.
I suppose I'm not one to judge. I mean, I'm the same way. I have a hard time letting people in. And I don't like it when people get to know me really well. It just means that they know my weaknesses and are able to hurt me even more. Maybe I do understand Austin in the level. But I doesn't mean he has to act all bipolar and change the way he acts with me.
I sigh and put the last of the cupcakes down on the tray. I striped off the latex gloves and tossed them into the trash bin. I was about to go back into the mess hall to clean up when I heard voices in there. I shook my head. I didn't really want to be where there were people.
I took off my apron and walked back to John's car. I got in and sighed. People were already showing up, and the feeling of wanting to be alone got stronger. I wasn't really up to being around people today, but I couldn't just ditch my cousin's party.
I took out my journal that I had brought and starting writing in it, coming up with a sad melody quite quickly.
A few hours later and the guests started arriving. I could hear the band rehearsing, Austin's melodic voice drifting through the building. I sighed, my heart feeling like it was literally getting torn apart. Everything in the past…everything that happened…it felt like a lie. It was a lie. Just like everything else in my life seemed to be..
"Ally, go deliver the last of the cupcakes to the snack table," John told me, taking off his apron. I gave him a nod, grabbing the tray and making my way towards the main hall.
My eye automatically drifted towards Austin, another sigh leaving my lips. Why did this have to happen? I just felt so…exhausted. I wished that none of this had happened. That I wouldn't have met Austin and gotten close to him, that he hadn't come to this stupid town and broken my stupid heart. I would've been fine alone…
I hovered by the snack table for a moment, watching Austin tune his guitar. I made myself mentally detach myself away from loving him but it wouldn't work. I couldn't make myself do it…why? I probably will never know.
Our eyes met and sadness flooded into his beautiful eyes…eyes I fell in love with. Tears pricked mine and I pushed my glasses up, turning away. I just needed to occupy myself…I need to be distracted.
So I found myself in the musty storage, crying and writing in my journal. Yup. Pathetic, I know. I heard the music start up and rearranged myself, making sure I didn't look like crap… oh wait…I always do.
Storing my journal away, I walked into the crowd, glad that no one was paying attention to me. My eyes once again found Austin's and I tried to look away…okay, I really did try to this time. But it was hard. Everything kept rushing through my head. His lips on mine…Those magazine articles…his arms around me… I really wish I knew what it was about him. It was intoxicating, his everything. Those playful eyes that were mischievous, his hair flipped to the side in the most perfect way. His toned muscled arms.
"Alright everybody," Austin said through the microphone. "I'm sure you all know who I am…" Everyone chuckled, except me of course. I really wish I didn't know who he was... "And I am very glad to be here tonight! Here's one of my new songs called 'I Got That Rock & Roll" hope everybody likes it! Happy Birthday Taylor!" Everyone cheered and it hurt my ears. My head was pounding from my earlier crying session and I snuck into the kitchen to take a Tylenol. The music started playing and I lifted my head up, smiling. It was the song that I had worked on with Austin.
I wandered back into the large room, watching the way Austin moved on stage along with the fast tempo.
I got that rock n' roll (yeah yeah)
I'll make you lost control (yeah yeah)
C'mon and dance to my flow (yeah yeah)
Cause I got, what I got
Don't you know?
I got that Rock & Roll
Ow!
When I'm walking down the street,
It's like a show.
I got that Rock & Roll
I got that Rock & Roll
I see you staring at me everywhere I go,
I got that Rock & Roll
I got that Rock & Roll
It's a whole new level of attention (attention)
Hey girls did I mention..?
I got that rock n' roll (yeah yeah)
I'll make you lose control (yeah yeah)
C'mon and dance to my flow (yeah yeah)
'Cause I got, what I got,
Don't you know?
I got that rock & roll.
Uh,
Every person that I meet, they're gonna know,
I got that rock & roll
I got that rock & roll
They all be freakin', every time I say 'hello'
I got that rock & roll
I got that rock & roll
It's a whole new level of attention (attention)
Hey girls did I mention…?
I got that rock n' roll (yeah yeah)
I'll make you lost control (yeah yeah)
C'mon and dance to my flow (yeah yeah)
'Cause I got, what I got,
Don't you know?
I got that rock & roll
My mouth dropped open at his guitar solo, it was amazing! I had no idea he could play like that…
I got that rock n' roll (yeah yeah)
I'll make you lost control (yeah yeah)
C'mon and dance to my flow (yeah yeah)
'Cause I got, what I got
Don't you know?
I got that rock n' roll (yeah yeah)
I'll make you lost control (yeah yeah)
C'mon and dance to my flow (yeah yeah)
'Cause I got, what I got
Don't you know?! (don't you know?!)
I got that rock n' roll (yeah yeah)
I'll make you lose control (yeah yeah)
C'mon and dance to my flow (yeah yeah)
'Cause I got, what I got
Don't you know?!
I got that rock n' roll!
Ha.
During the song I had found myself moving along to it. His voice was so amazing and from glancing around he had succeeded in getting everyone pumped up and in a partying mood. Even my mood was lifted slightly.
I found myself smiling back at him when he sent me a brief smile from the stage. He ran a hand through his hair and I felt myself wanting to run my fingers through it. "Calm down Ally, you just need a drink.." I told myself, grabbing a cup full of punch. I took a sip, trying not to stare at Austin taking his jacket off. Crap.
"Hey Ally." I almost dropped my punch, jumping slightly. I looked over to see Dallas smiling at me. I smiled back, setting the punch down.
"Hey Dallas, enjoying the party?" I asked him, looking into his soft brown eyes. He nodded, looking around.
"I mean…I'm not the biggest fan of parties but..this is pretty cool. Austin's a pretty good performer." I nodded in agreement.
"Yeah, I helped him make that song. I guess it turned out pretty well." I said, shifting my feet awkwardly.
The music started up again just as Austin spoke up. "Okay, this next song is for a someone special …" I heard Cassidy squeal and rolled my eyes. I also noticed that Austin was staring right at me. All thoughts of Dallas forgotten, my eyes focused on Austin. "This special person…well I messed up with them..a lot. And I care about them more than anything. And I-I want to fix that…"
His voice rang through the room and I felt like it was just me and him. The way it should be. His fingers moved beautifully over the acoustic guitar in his hands and I felt my heart ache. And not in such a bad way this time.
Last summer we met, we started as friends.
I can't tell you how it all happened.
Then autumn, it came.
We were never the same.
Those nights, everything felt like magic.
And I wonder if you miss me too.
If you don't, here's the one thing that I wish you knew…
I think about you,
Every morning when I open my eyes.
I think about you,
Every evening when I turn out the lights.
I think about you,
Every moment, every day of my life.
You're on my mind, all the time, it's true.
I think about you (you-you-you-you) (x2)
Would you know what to say?
If I saw you today?
Would you let it all crumble to pieces?
'Cause I know that I should,
Forget you, if I could.
I can't yet, for so many reasons.
I think about you,
Every morning when I open my eyes.
I think about you,
Every evening when I turn out the lights.
I think about you,
Every moment, every day of my life.
You're on my mind, all the time, it's true.
I think about you (you-you-you-you) (x2)
How long 'til I stop pretending,
What we have is never ending?
Oh, oh, oh.
If all we are is just a moment,
Don't forget me, cause I won't
And, I can't help myself.
I think about you (ooohhh)
I think about you (ooohhh)
I think about you
Every morning when I open my eyes.
I think about you,
Every evening when I turn out the lights.
I think about you,
Every moment, every day of my life.
You're on my mind, all the time, it's true.
I think about you (you-you-you-you) (x2)
The crowd immediately awed and clapped, but Austin didn't seem to be listening. His eyes were trained on me, his hand on the microphone. 'I love you' he mouthed and my heart shattered. I wanted nothing more than to go up there and hug him, to hold him and tell him that everything was going to be okay. Because I actually believed that it was going to be okay. We would make it through this hell hole that was our lives. And we were going to be happy.
"I love you too." I mouthed back and he grinned, his eyes lighting up in the way that made my stomach flutter with butterflies.
Austin came down from the stage, making his way through the crowd towards me. All the while, people were congratulating him, saying he was an amazing singer. He sent them small smiles, thanking them. But his eyes were trained on me. I tried to make my way towards him but it was so crowded. There were too many people.
I lost sight of him and sighed, frowning. I would just have to wait until after the party to talk to him. Someone bumped into me and I almost fell back until their arms wrapped around my waist, holding my upright.
"Sorry!" The person gushed out. I looked up and saw that it was Austin. I grinned up at him, my heart beating. He grinned back, his arms still around me. "Hi." He said, slightly breathless.
"Hi." I said back, smiling.
"So…are we okay? I meant what I said, Ally. I care about you more than anything. And it breaks my heart to see you sad and heartbroken. Can we please start over? I really love you Ally." He gulped, looking nervous.
My heart seemed to be overwhelmed. I felt tears in the corners of my eyes and I nodded, lost for words. "I love you too Austin…I really do. No one has ever made me feel this way before. And I don't think anyone ever could. But what about Cassidy?"
He shook his head. "I don't care about her. My agent, Della, called. The results came back negative. It's not my child. Cassidy lied to me. I could never care about her like I do about you, Ally," His thumb wiped away the tears from my cheeks. "You're the one I want to be with." He said softly, leaning in.
I leaned in as well and our lips met together softly. My hands laced together behind his neck, pulling him closer. I felt tears slip down my cheeks during the kiss. Today had been very overwhelming. I was just glad that everything was alright now…for now at least.
Right now I didn't quite mind that he owned my heart…he could keep it. I had a feeling that I had his as well.
A screech came from behind us and we both turned around to see a very shocked Cassidy Peeples. I rolled my eyes, keeping my arms around Austin.
"What do you want Cassidy?" Austin said, his voice sounding tired and annoyed.
"How dare you!" She yelled, gaining attention from a few people around us. She moved forward to slap Austin but my hand caught her wrist, flicking it down.
"Don't ever try and touch him again, you hear me? You do not belong in this town and I suggest you leave before I get even more upset," I threatened, finally done with her. Her eyes widen and she dropped her hand, her eyes wet.
"W-Why Austin? I thought you loved me…" Her lip quivered, but I knew it was fake.
Austin seemed to know that it was fake as well. "Cassidy, don't. I never loved you. And I never will."
"But what about our child?!"
"You lied to me…that's not our child. It's someone else's child, you whore!" Austin said in disgust. Cassidy gasped, her mouth flying open.
"How dare you! I am your girlfriend and I will not have you talking to me like that!" Cassidy screamed.
Austin laughed. "Yeah about that…I'm breaking up with you. I never want to see your face again." He said.
Cassidy screamed, storming off to probably reapply make up to her tear stained face.
Austin turned back to me, his eyes softening. "I love you," He told me.
I felt my insides melt. I could get used to hearing that. "I love you too." He bent down to kiss me again and I sighed against his lips, happy.
"Ally," He mumbled against his lips. "I have to perform again…"
I muttered a protest and reluctantly let him go, blushing slightly. I straightened his shirt and winked at him. "Have fun," I said, sending up the stage. He smiled, his cheeks also red.
He walked up to the microphone, grabbing his guitar. "This song is for someone who just can't take a clue that I'm over them…" He laughed, looking over at Cassidy. Cassidy blushed in embarrassment and crossed her arms, leaning against a wall in the back of the room. People whooped as the music started up and I grinned.
So it's over, I didn't realize.
It's so much colder.
But it was no surprise.
Did you ever get to know me?
'Cause it is never been so plain to see.
And when you say you won't forget,
Well I can tell you that's untrue.
'Cause every day since you left me,
I thought less and less of you.
And I've worn out all the reasons,
To keep on knocking at your door.
Could be the changing of the seasons.
But I don't love you anymore.
The door is open, you whisper to me,
as you stood frozen, in deep uncertainty.
I hope that you know what I am thinking.
Before you go with your heart sinking.
And when you say you won't forget me.
Well I can tell you that's untrue.
'Cause every day since you left me.
I've thought less and less of you.
And I've worn out all the reasons,
To keep on knocking at your door.
Could be the changing of the seasons.
But I don't love you anymore.
Anymore (x2)
You said "Come back and spend the night,
Come back and spend the night, with me." (x4)
And when you say you won't forget me,
Well I can tell you that's untrue.
'Cause every day since you left me.
I've thought less and less of you.
And I've worn out all the reasons to keep on knocking at your door.
Could be the changing of the seasons.
But I don't love you anymore.
I'm pretty sure I clapped pretty loud on this song. His voice made any song sound amazing. I looked back and saw that Cassidy was no longer there, she left. Good. It was about time. She was no longer there to interfere with me and Austin. And hopefully she was gone for good.
Okay so I felt like I really tied up some good loose ends here. *happy face* I really hated Cassidy and she just had to go xD BUT she will be back to created more drama, so prepare thy selfs *^*
REVIEW...please? *puppy dog face*
Oh yeah, the songs used in this chapter (in order) were
1) I Got That Rock & Roll from Austin and Ally
2) I Think About You from Austin and Ally
3) Changing of the Seasons by Two Door Cinema Club (LOVE THAT SONG AND BAND AHHH)