Hey guys! I know, me and Teen-Idol are so horrible to you all! However, I was super busy and so was Teen-Idol these past three weeks ...wow, it's really been that long? Jeez. Anyway, i really hope you like this chapter.
Also, I'm really sorry for the chapter yesterday (yes this is the same chapter) I don't know what happened, it was all...Urgh. Anyway, this is the same chapter, just more understandable.
Teen-Idol and I do not own anything, just the plot line and the made up characters.
I hope you enjoy, and ...um... don't hate us too much.
Chapter 25, Part Two—No Turning Back
"Ally, you are forgetting to breathe, so breathe."
"If I wasn't breathing, I would be dead!"
"Great advice, Dez."
"Yeah, well done Dez."
"Guys!" The blonde exclaimed. "Just because Dez doesn't give out the best advice to someone when they're freaking out, doesn't mean you have to criticize him about it. I mean—at least he is trying to calm her nerves instead of making them worse!"
Trish and Ryan nodded in sync, feeling bad about the sarcastic comments. They only did it because they also were nervous.
Today was the big day. Today was the day which could stop everything, or potentially make it worse. Everyone was nervous, especially Ally. Penny had been in the kitchen all morning, just cooking random things (a thing she does when she's nervous or scared) and Austin was praying his father would do something about today—but what could he do?
Nothing.
Which is why Austin is scared. He, himself, cannot do anything to protect Ally, and neither can his father. It would be just Ally and the devil himself meeting in the park on 34th street, which just had to be the one by the bay.
The difference between this one park and many others?
The bay trees. No one goes to this park because it's crowded by trees. It's easy to get in, but hard to get out.
Ally sighed, "What's the time?"
"Ten twenty-two." Trish had answered, looking at the digital clock on her phone.
Ryan then looked at Ally, "What time are you meeting him again?"
The brunette shrugged her shoulders. "He didn't give me a time, though it would have probably been twelve if I had asked. So, I'm going to go at twelve and see when he turns up."
"Oh ...good idea."
It went silent after that, and all you heard was the ticking of the grandfather clock in the middle of the Dawson's living room.
Tick tock ...tick tock ...tick tock...
Time definitely wasn't on their side today as it seemed to have slowed down since last night. No one could sleep and when they did, they felt like they had been trying to fall asleep for an hour, when really they had been trying for five minutes.
Tick tock ...tick tock ...tick—
"That's enough. I can't stand here and just wait! I'm about to hand myself over to the biggest asshole ever, and we are just standing here not planning anything!" Ally stated rather loudly.
Austin sighed and looked over at his girlfriend. "You're right. Last night we seemed to have everything under control, but who knows what Randy's doing? He could be secretly sending people this way while Ally goes to meet him!"
They all nod in realization.
"Remember what we said last night, 'be predictable'? Yeah, well, I'm sorry but this is too predictable. We do need to be planning something, and sitting and waiting for the clock to strike twelve is not doing anything! We need to be creating a map of where to hide, where to put the car when Randy takes Ally. We need to be thinking straight and—"
"Calm down Austin. Remember that tracking device you had put in my back? Yeah, don't think you won't use it. I sure as hell did not have that thing put in my back for nothing. You don't need to hide the car, or need to follow me. What you need to do is let me play the game as instructed, or you will all die! Did you not listen to me or Randy last night!? I can't have anyone else leave me Austin, especially you!"
"I know Ally, and I'm sorry. But sitting here doing nothing, just listening to a stupid clock go 'tick-tock' for another hour and a half will drive me insane! Think about how I feel for a second! I'm letting my girlfriend be kidnapped and there is nothing I can do about it, which makes me feel like shit!"
She scoffed, "Think about you for a second? How about you think about me for a second! I'm the one putting myself in danger with a man that killed my father and could kill me straight away at the park, I'm the one who's freakin' terrified because I could end up dead, but for good this time, I'm the one who could never see any of you again!" Her chest heaved up and down from her erratic breathing.
All everyone had done over the past week was tell her what to do, and it's seriously annoying her. Therefore, she finally snapped. She knew she would eventually, but not this bad.
She continued speaking with tears in her eyes, not daring to let them fall.
"At least if I die you get to see me in a box, then at a grave yard, or in pictures! So think about me, Austin. Think about how scared shitless I am. Think about how I'm the one who has no one to help me through this. Think about how much I want my dad back but can't have him back! Think about how I'm doing this because I don't want any of you to die. Think about how much I am in love with you and this is why I'm doing it. Think about that."
Without saying any more, she ran up the stairs to her room, slamming the door shut making sure they could all hear it.
What the hell was that? Austin repeated to himself through his mind.
"What just happened?" Dez echoed his thoughts.
He shook his head towards the three behind him, tears in his eyes. He really hadn't been thinking about anything of what Ally had just said, and he felt like a complete asshole for it.
Scratch that— he is a complete asshole.
"I don't know, but she is feeling all that and I can't even help her!" He stated sincerely.
"Actually, Austin," Penny said as she walked into the living room, after hearing her daughter's shouting. "Someone you know could help you."
She gave him a knowing look, and he looked back confused for a moment, before it dawned on him. Now he knows who's been helping keep Penny alive, happy, and healthy.
"Yeah, but ...he's already done too much for me. Two weeks ago I didn't even know any of this, and I've already pressed him to give me answers and help. What else could he do?"
She smiled sadly at him, feeling sympathy for the young boy. "Let me deal with that," she spoke. "Go up there and make sure she knows you love her. She's never let anyone in or said those words to anyone after her father died. Sure, she says it to me but I'm her mother. She had a boyfriend in California who told her he loved her, and the poor boy did, but she just ran and never told him anything afterwards."
Austin, Trish, Dez and Ryan all stood looking stunned. None of them knew what to say, so they just kept quiet.
"You lot have changed her in a good way, she has her spark back and I'm going to be forever grateful of you for that. Austin, she really likes you, so please go get her heart back." Penny demanded softly.
Austin smiled and nodded, before running up the stairs, missing one every time, just to get there quicker. When the four of them could no longer see the back of his head, Penny smiled, turning to the trio on the couch.
"I knew people like that ...they'll last forever, trust me."
He knocked on the door softly before opening it. Ally was on her back lying on her bed, eyes closed. Apart from the rain pouring outside which was causing the pattering of the raindrops on the window, it was silent. After a minute of standing at the door, he realized she doesn't know he is there.
He walked slowly over towards her, careful not to make a noise. Once he reached her bed, the little light in the room shined on her face reflecting off her beauty, and also the dry tear stains on her rosy cheeks.
Asshole. He reminded himself again.
He climbed on the bed next to her, careful not to squash her. He sat with his back against the headboard, his legs out in front of him. Wrapping his arms around her mid-section, he carefully pulled her up against his chest. He held her left hand with his and his right hand started tracing soft marks up and down her arm.
"Ally?" He spoke softly. When he got no answer he sighed. "Alls, I know you're awake."
She breathed out, and then opened her eyes. "Austin, what do you want?"
"Besides trying to be cute and hold you," Austin stated smiling. "I'm sorry. I just ...truth is ...I-I ..."
Ally turned round to look at him. Austin was, for the first time, stuttering and shaking. "Aus, what's the matter?" Concern leaked from her voice as she spoke to her boyfriend.
Tears welled up in his hazel eyes, but he didn't dare to let them fall. However, they didn't come unnoticeable to the brunette in his lap.
He leaned his head into the back of her's, then kissed it and spoke. "B-baby ...I-I'm scared of losing you..."
Ally smiled and turned her body towards him. "Austin, I promise you that you won't lose me, ever. Someone will have to forcefully kill me before I go. Please don't get yourself upset..."
She kissed him. It wasn't heated, but it was full of lust.
Austin pulled away and locked eye's with his girlfriend. "I know. It's just ...it's happened before and I don't know what I would do without you in my life."
Without saying anything more, she kissed him again, this time more forcefully. Still, it was filled with all the love they have for each other.
"I love you," He said, then his eyes widened.
Ally smiled, "I love you, too."
"Forever,"
"And always." Ally finished, cuddling up to Austin.
This was their forever, and they will make it—always.
"I'm leaving soon," The brunette stated to everyone.
They all looked up and nodded.
"We'll be right behind you, tracking you, we promise." Trish told her.
Ally smiled and hugged her best friend. "Just a see you soon hug." She told her.
Trish looked at her and smiled, then pulled her back in. "Promise me you will come back."
"I promise."
"Trish," Penny called. "Don't hog my daughter." She chuckled before pulling Ally in her own embrace.
"You will come back to me, Ally. You always have." Penny hugged her daughter tighter, before releasing.
She hugged Dez and Ryan, them both asking her to be safe and that they had tabs on her everywhere. Like usual she promised and got hugged tighter.
Then it came down to Austin. They held each other in a tight embrace, none of them daring to let go.
"Promise me you will be safe." Austin told her.
Ally smiled, looking up at him. "I promise. I know what you are thinking and no you are not coming with me. I will be safe, promise." She kissed him lightly, before pulling him in again.
Then her phone buzzed in her pocket. Pulling it out she stared at the caller ID.
Unknown number.
She looked up at everyone confused, before answering it.
"Hello?" She does not have time for this.
"Birdie," His voice was low and raspy. "Where are you? You were supposed to be here by now. If you are not here within twenty minutes ..."
"Calm yourself, I'm coming." She snapped, then hung up. "That was Randy. Are you guys ready?" The brunette asked.
In return she got four nods. She then smiled, and then opened the door ready to leave.
However, a voice stopped her. "Ally!"
Turning round, she was caught off guard when a pair of soft lips was placed on her own. After a minute, the kisser pulled back and pulled her into a tight embrace. "Please be careful, baby. Come back to me. I love you—forever and always."
She grinned and kissed him again. "Forever and always."
Austin pulled her in for one final kiss, before finally letting her go.
He watched as she drove away in her red convertible, before closing the door and turning round.
"Let's do this."