Disclaimer: I don't own Austin and Ally or some of the characters used in this story.
It was Christmas morning, and I sat on the sofa as I watched Keira, Trent and my mom exchange presents with each other. Since Trent's Parentd were normally away on business trips he would come over and spend Christmas with us each year.
I chuckled at keira's expression at the Trent had given her before lowering my head slightly. Ever since I left Austin's house two days ago I've been worried about how he's been recovering but I've refused to answer any of his phone calls even though I knew that it would make him furious. I was fed up with being his shoulder to cry on while Cassidy was constantly stuck in his mind. But I guess it was better this way, a man with tremendous wealth, fame and power deserved to end up with a tall, beautiful model and actress, that was how it always was in the movies, so why should it change because of my stupid attraction towards him which probably wouldn't last. I hated feeling this way and sometimes it made me regretted ever becoming his Assistant.
"You got me a DVD of Taken, really Trent? I've seen this movie like a thousand times" Keira groaned while holding the DVD up to his face as my mom laughed.
"I know. Remember when I was in freshmen year and I wanted to go see the movie in theatres but it was rated 18 so you snuck me in instead" he reminded causing her to roll her eyes. "That was four years ago".
"Keira honey why don't you be more appreciative, I remember that was the first time you and Trent ever spent quality time together" my mom scolded before flicking the back of her head.
"Well it certainly wasn't fun having a short and awkward 15 year old following you around everywhere mom" said Keira while grasping the back of her head.
"Well who's short now huh?" Trent fired back sending her a smirk. "You use to make fun of me because of how short I was and how I wore glasses, don't think I forgot" he said sending her a wink. She stared up at him for a brief moment and a blush started to appear on her cheeks, causing her to quickly look away from him.
Trent laughed along with my mom before turning over to glance at me "Open your present Ally!" he spoke walking over and taking a seat besides me.
"Its not another book is it?" I chuckled thinking back to all the novels he's gotten me for the past couple of years.
"No, I swear, my presents aren't that bad this year I promise" he laughed glancing over at Keira who rolled her eyes at him playfully. I smiled about to open it till I heard someone knock on our door.
"I'll get it" I said putting the present down and going over to open the door to see Alexis grinning down at me. She wore a big white fur coat with a sparkly red dress and white boots along with a headscarf and glasses to disguise herself from anyone. Since she had been coming over recently, I was surprised that no one had noticed her yet being that she was the sister to one of the most important men in the world.
"Its 10 am, what took you so long?" I smiled while opening the door wide for her. She quickly took of her headscarf and glasses before rushing over to give a hug to Trent, my mom and Keira, who if course pushed her away afterwards.
"I was gonna get here sooner but Austin had something to take care of, he dropped me of here" she stated taking a seat besides Trent. I quickly walked over to the window to see one of Austin's limousine parked outside the apartment building and my heart had started to beat quickly. Was this the effect he was always going to have on me from now on?
"Why didn't you invite him up darling? I know he's a very busy man but even he deserves a break once in a while" my mom spoke as Keira sighed deeply. "Ugh why didn't he come up instead of you" Keira hissed over at Alexis who had quickly stuck out her tongue at her before grabbing hold of Trent's arm.
"He's going on a business trip to Brooklyn in about 15 minutes anyway, but even if he had nothing to do he would've still said no" Alexis sighed placing her head on Trent's shoulders as I continued to stare down at his limousine.
If he had to leave to Seattle on his private jet in 15 minutes, why was he still parked outside?
It was as if he was waiting for something, or someone.
"I'm gonna go out and get some fresh air in a bit mom" I said going over to put on my jacket as it was very cold outside. "Alright honey, I'll go check on the Turkey" she uttered before getting up to walk inside the kitchen. I stared back at Alexis, Keira and Trent who were glued to the small TV screen before heading out the door.
I slowly strolled down the stairs while rubbing my arms to heat myself up as I started to think about what I was going to say to him. It was almost as if he had broken my heart without knowing it but I had no reason to be mad at him. I knew that he was in love with Cassidy from the start so by having this strange attraction towards him meant one thing only, which was that I was going to get hurt over and over again, so what was the point of it all?
As I stepped outside, I turned to glance over at the Limousine and before I knew it, Duncan; the head of Austin's bodyguards quickly strolled out the Driver's seat.
"Merry Christmas, Miss Dawson" saod Duncan while greeting me with a warm smile.
"Merry Christmas to you Duncan" I smiled back before walking closer towards him.
He opened the backseat for me and I nodded my head at him before stepping inside to see Asustin with a mysterious look on his face. He wore a dark grey suit with dark shades and his blonde hair was nearly combed back. Although he looked incredibly sexy, he didn't look as if he was shot two days ago. He looked very healthy, which made me realize just how strong he really is.
We stayed in silence for a minute or two just staring at each other till I finally decided to speak up.
"H-How are you ribs? Are you recovering okay?" I asked before looking away from his eyes as his stare made me very nervous.
He took of his shades and placed it to the side before letting out a sigh. "It was only a minor hit, it wasn't gonna affect me seriously anyway" he said before reaching over to pour himself a glass of champagne. I could tell that he was only trying to put up a tough and masculine image as if I weren't there when everything unfolded.
"What I really wanted to ask you Miss Dawson..." he trailed off before taking a sip of his Champagne. Oh God he was being Professional with me again? He only ever called me by my surname now whenever he was in a bad mood or whenever we were arounx people, which were the majority of the time. "I called your phone several times yesterday but you didn't answer" he said placing his glass down.
I slowly lowered my head as I tried to think of a lie to cover up why I didn't want to speak to him.
"I-I was really busy yesterday, I'm sorry" I muttered quietly before lifting my head back up to look at him.
He gazed at me before quickly shifting his eyes over to the tainted windows. "And you didn't bother to call me back or leave me a message?" He hissed in annoyance as I fiddled around with my fingers. Was he actually geuninely worried about me?
"I'm sorry for worrying you" I spoke nervously biting my lip while pushing a strand of hair behind my ears before looking back up at Austin to see him glancing down at my lips.
"Didn't I tell you to stop doing that" he sighed while trying to keep his composure.
"Doing what?" I asked puzzled.
"Nevermind" he spoke looking down at his watch and I let out a deep breath.
"Alexis told me that you're heading over to an important business meeting in Brooklyn soon" I uttered briefly. "You said no before, but since its Christmas, I was going to ask if you wanted to come up, my mom's turkey is very delicious" I chuckled causing a smile to slowly creep up on his lips. "Alexis told me how you always work on Christmas and I-I guess I wanted to change that... maybe next year if I haven't already quit working for you... maybe you can come over" I said before flashing him a grin.
He grasped his chin and stared across from me like he was trying to figure something out.
"Mr Moon. I'm very sorry to interrupt but we're going to be late for the meeting, if we don't take of on your jet in the next 10 minutes" Duncan uttered while turning around to face us. Austin ran his hand through his face and the next thing he said was the least thing I ever expected to come out of his mouth.
"Cancel the meeting until next week Duncan, I'll be up in the Dawson home for the rest of the day" he spoke as I gazed at him with a shocked expression.
"Yes Sir" said Duncan before rushing out of the driver's seat and going over to open the door for us.
Austin sent me a sly smitk before putting his shades back on and stepping out of the Limousine. Did he forget that he was the most famous and richest man in New York and that anyone could easily recognise him?. As Duncan helped me out of the car my ears were instantly filled with screams. I quickly turn to look across the street to see a group of people gasping in shock and screaming at the sight of Austin, obviously shocked at what a Billionaire like him was doing in one of the most deprived areas of New York. "Austin, Austin!" They yelled rushing to get closer to him but were immediately stopped by Duncan who stood in front of them blocking their way.
It was amazing how he had such a big impact on people.
I looked up at Austin to see him waving at them, causing them to scream even louder and a smile began to slowly appear on my face. What a man he was.
Austin placed his hand on my back as we walked back inside my apartment building and I bit onto my lip while grinning widely hoping that he didn't see. He definetely wasn't used to being in a place like this, but unlike some other people he didn't complain, which I very much appreciated. As we reached my apartment door I smiled up wt him before turning around to open the door with my keys.
I took a deep breath as I stepped inside before looking over at everyome who held a shocked and flabbergasted expression on their faces at the sight of Austin.
"Ahh!" Keira screamed before getting up from the sofa about to run over to him but got stopped by my mom who quickly whispered something to her to calm her down.
"Austin... I thought you had a meeting?" Alexis asked before getting up and walking up to us.
"Something told me that this was more important" he said before taking of his shades and she stared at him surprised almost not believing him. "Its been a while since we spent Christmas together hasn't it Lexi" he spoke smiling down at her and her eyes started to water as she quickly threw her arms around him hugging him tightly. "I'm so glad you're here, Austin".
After several seconds Austin slowly pulled away from her before turning to look around the small apartment as his eyes quickly landed on my mom.
"Its a pleasure to meet you Ms Dawson, I've heard a lot about you from your Daughter" he said before walking over to her. He took her hand and kissed it causing her to swoon and laugh nervously.
"Oh no please call me Penny" my mom giggled dolling up her hair before shaking his hand. "P-Please pardon me Mr Moon, I know you're not used to being in a place like this and if I knew you were coming I would've cleaned it up more but-
"Not to worry Penny, its quite alright" he uttered before peering down at Keira who gazed back up at him dreamily.
"Its nice to meet you Keira" he said politely.
"W-We've met before Mr Moon. The week that my sister started working for you I came to visit her" she stuttered nervously before getting up to shake his hand.
"I remember correcrly, I could never forget such a beautiful face" he muttered before leaning down to kiss her hand, causing her to squeal and fan girl loudly. He certainly was the charmer.
"What's up man" Trent spoke up before getting up and walking over to him. "Its so strange seeing you in real life since I'm so used to seeing you on TV, but I wanted to meet you sooner and thank you for everything you've done for Ally, for years she's struggled a lot to look after her mom and sister ever since her Dad died, and I ain't gonna lie I thought you were kind of an asshole at first but thank you for changing Ally's life because she's always been like a sister to me" he spoke leaving me lost for words.
"Trent... what are you saying at a time like this" I joked nudging his chest as a tear started to sprinkle onto my eyes.
"She's great isn't she" said Trent smiling down at me before turning his attention to us.
"She certainly is and its a pleasure to finally meet her best friend she's spoken so much about" Austin replied shaking his hand before winking down at me and it felt like my heart had stopped for a brief second.
I watched as my mom, Keira and Alexis began to slowly gather around him, talking amd laughing and I couldn't help but smile. In only a short smount of time he hsd managed to captivate everyone in the room simply with his mere prescence. It was truly extraordinary.
Several hours later, it was now 3:30 pm. We had finished eating the Christmas dinner and was now in the living room.
"Is this your Dad?" Austin asked picking up an old pucture of my Dad from when he had married my mom.
I smiled down at the picture before nodding to myself. "Yeah... it was a week after him and my mom got engaged, I remember how he used to tell me how happy they were when they found each other... I think they always knew that from the first day they saw each other that they were gonna be happy for a long time" I smiled before looking up from the picture to catch Austin staring at me. I quickly looked back down anxiously while fiddled around with my fingers.
"Have you found that special someone yet?" He whispered.
"What do you mean?" I asked briefly.
"Someone that you know you're gonna spend the rest of your life with anf be happy with for a long time like your Parents were?" He questioned and I slowly lifted my head to look bavk up at him. I stared into his brown eyes for a brief moment before quickly shaking my head.
"No... I haven't" I said while gripping onto my cardigan. "L-Lets go sit down" I chuckled taking a seat oppsoite from my mom and the others as Asustin slowly sat down besides me, making sure to leave a gap between us.
"The food was very delicious Penny, thank you" Austin smiled before taking of his suit blazer and placing it to the side. "Oh I wouldn't go that far, I know you're used to eating five course meals every night and dining in expensive restaurants where they serve better food" my mom chuckled.
"Didn't you and Dad want to open up a restaurant one day?" Keira asked as she sat in-between Alexis and Trent.
"Oh yes... you're Father had many big dreams, your sister gets that from him" my mom said before winking over at me.
"He seemed like a truly great man" Austin spoke before leaning down on his seat and placing one arm above the sofa over my head.
I was about to speak up but my phone started to beep inside my pocket. I slowly pulled it out to see that it was Eliot and I groaned to myself before declining it. Ever since I found out that him and Cassidy were engaged he's been calling and texting me non-stop begging me to firgive him, but my mind was already made up and all the feelings that I previously had for him were now gone.
"Is that your boyfriend?" Austin asked glancing down at my phone then back at me and I quickly stuffed it away.
"Oh yeah Ally, what happened to him I never see him anymore, what was his name again... um... oh yeah Eliot!" Keira beamed as I lowered my head nervously. "U-Uh we're not seeing each other anymore" I murmured before looking back at Austin who looked back at me. If he ever found out that the Eliot I was talking about was indeed Cassidy's fiancr, there's no doubt that he would be incredibly furious.
I cleared my throat and picked up the remote to change channels, stopping at a movie with a tap dancing scene.
"Austin didn't you used to tap dance like that?" Alexis giggled placing her head on Trent's shoulder and Austin quickly shot her a look telling her to shut up. "Austin was the best tap dancer ever, he even thought me how to do it" she laughed causing him to let out a deep sigh.
"Ally, didn't you qin some tap dancing competitiom in High school?" Keira questioned stuffing her mouth with potata chips before getting up and going over to turn on the radio to some old rock n roll's music causinf everyone to laugh.
"Please dance Ally!" Alexis snickered clapping her hands together as Austin covered his face in his embarassmwnt.
"Right now?" I asked chuckling lightly.
"Of course honey" said my mom clasping her hands together.
I slowly got up from the sofa and glanced over at the otheres before starting to circle around and tap dance aa everyone started to cheer. "You still got it" Trent yelled pointing at me before wrapping his arms around a giggly Alexis. I laughed to myself as I continued to dance all over the living room before turning bavk to look at Austin to see him chuckling lightly at me.
An idea quickly popped into my head and without hesitation, I quickly pulled him up from the sofa. He quickly shook his head at me wanting to sit back down but I quickly stopped him before he could.
"Lets have a dance off, if I win I get to use your inside swimming pool for a week" I said as a smirk began to tug at the corner of his lips.
"Alright Miss Dawson... and what do I get if I win?" He questioned arching his brow up at me.
My eyes quickly flickered down to my lips before speaking up. "Anything you want" I muttered before tapping his chest and going over to change the music on the radio.
Austin slipped his hands in his pockets and took a deep breath before starting to dance and I watched in amazement at how good he really was. I guess he really could do everything after all.
After a short while he stopped dancing and breathed in and out trying to catch his breath. He glanced down at me before doing a courtsey and offering his hand out to dance. I smiled up at him about to take his hand but got shoved away by Keira.
"Keira!" My mom groaned folding her arms.
"Don't ruin this for me mom, I've waited a long time for this" she hissed before placing her hands on Austin's shoulder as Alexis and Trent snickered loudely.
I sat back down on the sofa and stared up at Austin as he laughed at something Keira had said. Who would've ever thought that one of the most important men in the world would ever be in my living room dancing with my sister after celebrating Chritmas with us. When I first met him the thought of it all almost seemed impossible.
That Christmas day had become one of my most precious memories because I had never seen him so happy.
It was 10:45 pm at night, I stolled inside me and Keira's bedroom to see her asleep with Alexis on her bed. Even though she acted like she hated her the majority of the time, I knew that she was thrilled to have her around even though she would never have admitted it.
I went over to quickly close the windows and pull the covers over them before taking a seat on the edge of the bed. I started to think back to how much they argued went Trent had left to go home and a smile began to slowly creep up on my lips. I stared down at them for several more seconds before getting up and turning around to see Austin staring at me and leaning on the door frame.
I slowly walk out of the bedroom gently closing the door behind me before wlaking over to sit on the sofa as he followed but thid time it was as if he made sure not to lrave a gap between us.
"Thank you... for everything that you do for Alexis, today was the first time I've seen her smile and laugh that much in years" he whispered before placing his arm above my head on the sofa.
"That seems a lot like you... and thank you for missing your meeting in order to spend Christmas with us, it really made my mom happy and of course Keira too" I chuckled before slowly shifting closer to him.
"I can tell she's quite fond of your best friend; Trent, but Alexis is quite fond of him too so I can see why they argue so much" he said. "You should see them when they're fighting on a regular day" I uttered and we both snickered quietly while trying not to wake anyone.
We sat in comfortable silence for a minute or two till he decided to speak up.
"Cassidy and I fought last night" he sighed and I lowered my head trying not to sigh at the sound of her name. "I asked her to leave her fiance; Eliot, and come be with me but because she didn't wanna disobey her Parents on their arranged engagement she refused" he hissed while running his fingers through his hair.
The scene from two nights ago when Cassidy had barged into Austin's room and started hugging him like I wasn't there instantly flashed back inside my head and I found myself getting jealous again.
"Am I selfish?... I've waited for her to be mine for the past seven years but I don't think she wants the same... I still love her but I'm fucking tired of waiting and I don't know how long I can hold on anymore" he sighed while staring of into the distance. "You're not selfish at all for thinking that" I spoke beforw raising my heaf up. I smiled up at him snd he smiled back before pushing a strand of my hair behind my ears and I started to feel butterflies once again.
Sitting here with you like this... why do I feel so calm" he said in a low whisper before closing his eyes shut and letting out a deep sigh. "Look... I'm sorry if I'm being unprofessional or leading you on in any way or crossing the line, I-
"Oh cut the bull shit Austin" I said cutting him off as he glanced down at me a little surprised. "We've already crossed the line a long time ago and you know it" I said quickly regretting my words afterwards.
He paused for a moment beforw putting his blazer back on and getting up from the sofa. "So is that it huh?" He scoffed. "You think I'm coming onto you because I share my secrets and thoughts with you and hold you sometimes, is that it huh?" He hissed trying not to raise his voice. "You're fucking delusional!" He hissed before walking over towards the door.
In anger I quickly got up and threw the cushion at his back causing him to stop dead in his tracks.
"You're such a fucking ass hole you know that! I'm always there for you but at the end of the day you end up treating me like shit and hurting me" hissed walking closer to him.
"I didn't ask you to be there for me alright, I can take care of my damn self" he said getting up in his face.
"You know what just get out, I don't wanna talk to you right now!" I groaned as heavy tension started to build up around us.
Austin gazed down at me annoyed as his eyes slowly flickered down to my lips. I bit onto my lip to calm myself down a little and before I knew it he quickly spun me around and backed me up against the door while towering over me. My heart started to beat quickly as I gazed up at him nervously. The mood had completely chamged and it didn't feel like we were just arguing.
"Everytime you do that... it turns me on" he whispered leaving me a little shocked. "It shouldn't but it does especially since you're my assistant so stop it... this is the last time I'm gonna say this again do you understand?" He asked as he focused his attention on my lips.
Normally at times like this I would've instantly fired back but since he had gotten me so hot and bothered with his sudden agressiveness I found myself all hot bothered and incredibly flustered at hoe close he was to my face.
"Yes" I muttered quietly as my heart felt as if it wad going to beat out of my chest.
"Good" he whispered before taking a step back asay from me and fixing his tie.
"You can have the rest of next week off since I'll be incredibly busy so I'll see you in the New Year" he spoke nonchantly acting like nothing had just happened. Still speechless I quickly nodded my head before stepping out of the way so he can get to the door.
"Duncan should be downstairs so I'll be leaving now, have a good night Miss Dawson" he spoke nodding his head at me before walking out the door and shutting it behind him.
I slowly slid down the door and let out a deep breath as my body started to shiver at his words. How could he act so normal after saying something as embarassing as that, did he not wanna make it awkward? I just didn't understand him anymore?
I bit my lip thinking back to how he had pinned me against the door and I found myself getting tured on as I remembered how his eyes focused on my lips like he wanted to hold back and it was then that I realized I wanted more of him.
What had our so called 'professional' relationship gotten to?
Spicy moment there between Austin and Ally, I really enjoyed writing this chapter so don't forget to review and tell me what you thought of it :)