Chapter 14: Paparazzi

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{Ally's Pov}

Austin pulled me away from that photographer, but we couldn't get to the car. There were too many reporters and cameramen there. When they spotted us, we ran into a dark alley, hoping they didn't follow.

"Ally, I'm so sorry about that. Are you okay?" Austin asked me.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Maybe we can go to the end of this alley, to escape."

"Sure, we can try." Austin took my hand and we started running to the other side. We were so close, but we got swarmed by more photographers. Austin and I tried to run back, but they came from both sides. I guess it's time to freak out again.

"Look over here! Austin! Ally! Are you two dating?" Someone asked. They were getting too close. I started backing away slowly until I was against the wall. Austin followed to make sure I would be okay.

"No we're not." Austin answered. It was hard for me to see. There were too many flashes and I was starting to get dizzy.

"Austin! Do you have feelings for Ally?"

"No! I don't," Austin looked at me with a worried look."

"Ally! What happened to your arm?"

I didn't answer, so Austin did. "We'd rather not talk about it."

"We were asking Ally," They said, pushing Austin out of the way. No! They couldn't take Austin away! He's the only reason why I can stay breathing right now! "Now Ally, answer the question!"

I couldn't say anything anymore.

"Ally, don't be shy. Answer the question!" About seven more guys came with more cameras. All the people surrounded me and me alone.

"How'd you break your arm?"

"Do you like Austin?"

"What is your relationship with Austin?"

"I-I..." I didn't even know what to say or even which question to answer first. It started to get hot while I played with my hair nervously. My breathing became unsteady and things started to look fuzzy.

"Ally!" I heard Austin yell. He shoved his way back to me and tried to calm me down. "Ally," he stood in front of me, holding my shoulders. Austin looked into my eyes, " Just focus on my voice. Don't let it get to your head." I was glad Austin understood, but it was too hard for me.

"Aww! Austin! Ally! Over here!" I obeyed, but that was my mistake. The flashing lights and loud voices frightened me.

"Ally, look right here," Austin said, turning my face toward him. "Right at me. Don't freak out. Just look right at me," Austin helped relax me a little, but that didn't last long. One of the photographers pulled Austin away from me again. I was scared to death and the crowd got closer and closer to me. I already pinned myself against the wall, but apparently, they had to get closer.

After some screaming, yelling, and so much flashes, I slid down and lied on the floor. For some reason, my vision was getting blurry and I could tell I was getting pale. Then, I couldn't control my breathing at all. They started crouching down, over me, more flashes and more questions.

"Ally! Ally!" I could hear Austin trying to push through the crowd. When he finally got to me, I saw a scared expression on his face. " Step back! Give her some air!" Austin kneeled over me. A few people stepped back, but they were still acting the same way.

"Ally, stay with me. It's okay, Ally I'm here. Guys! Back up!" I heard Austin yell at the paparazzi. He laid my head on his lap and felt my forehead.

"Great! Great Austin! Look worried for Ally! No! More!" I heard someone yell. People were moving closer and closer. The louder and closer they got, the less I could see. It was easier to just close my eyes, so I did. I'm positive that I fainted, but I could still hear for some reason.

"STOP NOW!" Austin yelled at the paparazzi. He seemed really mad, but no one seemed to care.

"Angrier Austin! Tell us what's on your mind!"

I didn't hear Austin say anything to them anymore. He only spoke to me now, since they wouldn't listen. To wake me up, he gently tapped on my face. "Come on Ally, I need you to stay awake to do this. Focus on my voice." It was so hard to do that.

"More passion!"

"Look over here!"

"Focus-"

"Austin! Ally!"

"You two are dating aren't you?"

"We only want the truth!"

"On-"

"Don't be shy!"

"Smile!"

"My-"

"Look at the cameras!"

"Answer our questions!"

"Hold her closer!"

"Voice."

"Austin... think... Ally?" It was working a little bit, but it's still hard.

"Ally, I'm-"

"Are... dating?"

"right here."

I was having a rough time trying to focus only on Austin, but it was working. Finally, I opened my eyes and saw Austin's worried face. He was holding me in his arms and I didn't even realize that.

"I'm going to need you to hold on to me," Austin spoke into my ear. I nodded, then wrapped my good arm around his shoulders tightly. He stood up and started pushing his way out of the crowd. They were still surrounding us, but Austin kept shoving his way out of the alley.

{Austin's Pov}

Poor Ally. I never should have gotten her involved with all this. It's probably best if we never dated. It hurts to just think about that, but it'll be better for Ally. First of all, I have to get through this crowd.

"OUT OF THE WAY!" I started running to the exit.

"Thank you Austin," I heard Ally say.

"It's my fault I got you into this." We finally made it to the car. I was out of breath and exhausted. Fortunately, Ally was as light as a feather. Once the car started, I drove away as quickly as the speed limit would allow. As I predicted, Ally was busy with her song book. To me, that seemed god damn cute. She always did this to relieve her from stress and it was kinda adorable. Do I really have to break up with her? I'll hold it off until we get home.

After about 30 minutes of driving, we finally got to my house. We walked inside and upstairs to my room. It was 6:30. The paparazzi have been holding us up for three hours! We finished the show at three and now it's 6:30? Oh well. Now it's time to do what I have to, so I can protect Ally.

"Ally, I don't want this to happen to you anymore," I said, sitting next to her on my bed.

She looked up at me with a confused expression. She's making this harder than it needs to be. "What?"

"It's my fault this is happening to you and I want you to be safe. I don't think our relationship can continue."

"Are you breaking up with me?" She asked, forming tears in her eyes. Aww man! F*ck this sh*t! I can't do this to her!

"Well, yes and no."

"Huh?"

"I wanted to try to protect you, by breaking up with you. But I just can't do that. I love you too much."

"I love you too Austin," she pulled me into another one of her gentle hugs. This time, tears were in my eyes too. I could never break up with Ally. "I appreciate you wanting to keep me safe, but we're in this together."

Suddenly, I heard a flash. When we turned around, I saw someone with video camera in the window. "They followed me to my house!" I ran over to the window and saw a bunch of paparazzi outside. There were at least nine of their cars parked outside. At least they can't break in.

"Does this mean they're gonna start following us around now?" Ally asked nervously, playing with her hair.

"You already know the answer."

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