I'm so sorry that I haven't updated in a while. I've been having writer's block so I couldn't really think of anything. But I've also been working on my other story so that took up some of my time. Not to mention that I have homework so that took up some of my time.

But enjoy the chapter!

Ally POV

"Hey, mom." I greeted my mother's grave. "Happy Birthday."

I woke up at around six in the morning so I could come to the cemetery and see my mom. When I woke up I was still in Austin's arms so I had to be very careful and quiet. Thankfully he's a pretty heavy sleeper.

The video we watched from last night played in my head and I couldn't help but let a few tears sleep.

"Why mom?" I asked, my voice cracking. "Why did you refuse treatment? The treatment could've been successful and you would be alive right now." Tears started streaming down my face but I didn't bother wiping them away.

I started singing a song I wrote for her a few years ago.

You used to call me your angel
Said I was sent straight down from heaven
You'd hold me close in your arms

I loved the way you felt so strong
I never wanted you to leave
I wanted you to stay here holding me

I miss you
I miss your smile
And I still shed a tear
Every once in a while
And even though it's different now
You're still here somehow
My heart won't let you go
And I need you to know
I miss you, sha la la la la
I miss you

You used to call me your dreamer
And now I'm living out my dream
Oh how I wish you could see
Everything that's happening for me
I'm thinking back on the past
It's true that time is flying by too fast

I know you're in a better place, yeah
But I wish that I could see your face, oh
I know you're where you need to be
Even though it's not here with me (1)

Once I stopped singing, I gave a small smile.

"I guess I should get going." I stood up and wiped off any dirt from my jeans. "I love you, mom." I started walking away but stopped when I heard footsteps behind me. I whipped my head around to see who was behind me but no one was there.

I continued walking but kept hearing footsteps behind me. Every time I turned around, no one was there. Just when I thought I was clear, I felt a sharp pain come from the back of my hand followed by darkness.

Austin POV

When I woke up, I noticed that Ally was gone. I figured she was in the living room so I crawled out of bed and went to the bathroom. I showered, brushed my teeth, and changed into skinny jeans, a white V-neck, and blue high tops.

I walked into the living room to be greeted by my friends and family. The only person who wasn't there was Ally.

"Guys, where's Ally?" I asked, somewhat panicking. But only on the inside. I kept my cool on the outside.

"Uh, she's out." Rydel answered. Everyone looked at her waiting for more of an answer. The answer she gave was too vague.

"Delly, where is she?" I asked. We all stared her down but she eventually cracked.

"She's at the cemetery. It's Penny's birthday today." She explained with a frown. The room fell silent and I know nobody wanted to talk. I know how close my cousins were to Ally's mom so I know that today's a hard day for them.

"You think Ally's gonna be okay? Considering the fact that she just found out Penny refused treatment?" Riker asked, quietly.

"I hope so." Ross answered. "I mean I'm still shocked that she refused treatment."

"I think all of us are." Rydel said. We all nodded.

For the next hour, we all just sat around and watched some TV. But during that hour, I was freaking out on the inside. Ally hadn't returned from the cemetery and I was getting really worried. I don't think someone spends an hour at the cemetery, even if they are visiting their mother.

"Guys, shouldn't Ally be back by now?" I asked, my voice shaking. I was really worried if you hadn't noticed.

"How long has she been gone?" Rocky asked Rydel since she knew when she left. Rydel's eyes widened and I knew this wasn't going to be good.

"What time is it?" She asked, panicking. I glanced at the clock and saw that it read 8:13 AM.

"A little past eight." I answered. Her eyes widened even more.

"She left at six." She said, quietly. I swear my heart stopped. That means she's been gone for over two hours.

"WHAT!?" We all exclaimed, bolting off the couch. "Someone call her cell!" I ordered.

"On it." Trish said, whipping out her phone. I watched her as she did so. "Dam it! Went straight to voicemail.

I ran my hand through my hair and tugged at the ends. "This can't be happening." I mumbled to myself.

"Come on, we'll head over to the cemetery and see if she's still there." Riker said, grabbing his coat. We all followed suit and ran out of the house.

When we got there, there was no sign of Ally. My heart was beating out of my chest and my hands were shaking.

"Where the hell is she?" Trish asked, on the verge of tears. Everyone was silent but I think we all knew what happened.

"Eric." We all said in unison. I would've laughed since it was creepy how we did that, but it wasn't the time.

"That son of a bitch took her, I know he did!" I yelled, my eyes brimming with tears. She could be badly hurt for all I knew.

"Austin," Rydel said, placing her hands on my shoulders. "We'll find her, I promise. But you getting angry won't help us find her. You need to calm down, okay?" I nodded and she brought me into a well needed hug. We will find you, Ally.

Ally POV

I opened my eyes and analyzed my surroundings. From what I saw, it looked like I was in a basement since there was carpeting, a television, and a couch. But there were no windows. I moved myself into a sitting position and looked down at my hands that were bound together by rope. Want to know I how I know? The idiot who took me tied my hands together in the front.

"Look who's awake." The man said, coming downstairs.

"Why am I not surprised?" I asked as I saw his face. "I hope you know that you're insane, Eric."

"Why would you say that?" He smirked.

"Oh, let's see. You basically stalk me, you tried to rape me, and you freakin' KIDNAPPED ME!" I yelled the last part. He squatted in front of me and grabbed my face.

"Don't ever talk to me like that, bitch."

"Or else what?" I asked through gritted teeth. He let go of my face and slapped me. My cheek stung with the force of the slap, but I didn't make a sound.

"Now you better shut your mouth or else you'll get more than a slap." He stood up and smiled. "I'm going out for a couple of hours. Don't move. Not like you have a choice." He walked up the steps and left the basement. Once I heard the door close, I started working on the rope that was tied around me wrist.

"He's probably the worst kidnapper ever." I said aloud as I removed the rope. I was about to run upstairs when I heard a voice. A voice that was all too familiar. I walked towards the closet where I heard the voice and slowly opened the door.

I gasped when I saw her. "Jamie?" She was tied up like I was, except her hands were tied behind her back. I got a closer look at her face and noticed quite a few scrapes and bruises.

"Are you okay?" I asked, helping her up. She nodded and brought me into an unexpected hug. After I got over the shock, I hugged back. "We have to get out of here, let's go." I grabbed her hand and we bolted up the steps. But of course, the door was locked.

"We have to kick it if we want to get out." She stated. I nodded in agreement.

"On three. One, two, three." On three, we kicked the door at the same time and there was enough force to bust it open. "Do you know where we are?" I asked.

"Yeah, Eric's house. Or technically his Aunt's house."

"Wow, he really is the worst kidnapper ever. Who uses their own house as a hideout for kidnapped girls?"

"I don't know, but could we get out of here before he gets back?" She asked, angry and annoyed. I knew that Eric's Aunt's house was right across the street from the Lynches so I could only pray that they were home.

We ran out of the house and I dragged Jamie towards the Lynches house. The door opened as the soon as the handle turned and I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw everyone in the living room.

"Ally!" Everyone yelled, running over towards me. Austin wrapped me in a hug and I melted into it. "What happened?" He whispered in my ear. I pulled away and looked at everyone.

"We need to call the cops now." I said, my anger growing.

"We already did. They're out looking for you." Rydel explained.

"But can you tell us what the hell happened?" Riker asked.

"I was on my way home from the cemetery when I got knocked out. I woke up in Eric's basement, my hands tied up. I was able to free myself and as I was about to get out of there, I heard something coming from the closet. I opened it and there was Jamie." I explained, pointing to Jamie. Everyone was silent for a moment until Trish spoke up.

"I'm gonna fucking ring his neck!" She yelled. I couldn't help but chuckle at that.

"Where is he, by the way?" Ross asked.

"I have no clue. He said he was going out for a couple of hours." I told him.

"Alright, let's head over to the police station." Riker said.

"I don't think all of us should go." Ryland said. "Ally and Jamie obviously have to go, but I think Austin, Rydel, and Riker should go with them." I looked at the others for approval to what Ryland just said and they all nodded.

"Alright, I'm driving. Let's go." Riker announced.

We walked out of the house and got into Riker's car. Jamie sat in the front while Austin, Rydel, and I sat in the back. During the car ride, we stayed silent but Austin would kiss the top of my head occasionally. It was honestly comforting.

When we walked into the police station, I saw Mary right away. She noticed me as well and ran right over to me, engulfing me in a hug.

"I thought you were missing? What happened?" She asked, frantic.

"How much time do you have?" I asked.

Jamie and I spent the next few hours in the interrogation talking about what happened. Of course I didn't know what happened to Jamie, but from what she explained, she got it worse than I did.

"Alright, we put out an APB on Eric, but for the meantime, I don't want you girls going anywhere without supervision." Mary told us. I looked at her like she was crazy but the look on her face told me she was serious.

"Really, Mary?" I asked.

"Yes, Ally. Really. I care about you and I don't want you getting hurt. Apparently Eric is dangerous so we don't know what he is exactly capable of. He managed to kidnap you girls so he's possibly capable of much worst." I sighed and leaned back in my chair.

"Please tell me once you arrest Eric that he'll be going away for a long time?" Jamie asked. Mary nodded.

"He won't get away from us this time."

We were eventually allowed to leave the police station, but we dropped Jamie off at her house before going back to the Lynches. I knew we had to go back to the hotel, but I didn't want to.

"Guys, we have to head back to the hotel or else Ms. Brooks and Mrs. Fields will be pissed at us." Trish said, walking into Rydel's room with Dez. Austin and I were lying on the bed just relaxing from this awful day.

"I don't want to." I mumbled into his chest. He sat up, bringing me with him.

"I know you don't, but we're still on a school trip so we don't really have a choice." Austin said, kissing my forehead. I sighed.

"Fine."

We spent the next thirty minutes gathering our belongings and before I knew it, we were back at the hotel, in our room.

"Today sucked ass." I said aloud as I lied in bed and stared at the ceiling.

"You would think that you would be a bit more sad and upset since you were kidnapped." Dez said. I sat up and glared at him.

"Dude, you're an idiot." Austin told his best friend. "It's a good thing that she's not sad and upset."

"Yeah, and you're so lucky I'm too lazy to move at the moment or else I'd hit you." I told him. He shrunk on the couch that he was sitting and I smirked. I lied back down on the bed and sighed.

I really want this trip to be over.

(1) Don't own the song from Miley Cyrus.

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