Pop Star Runaway

by qveenslayer101

Ally Dawson is a famous singer who is now ready for the normal life. She runs away from her glamorous life and decides to join Marino High School and experience the average teen life in disguise. Life is good for the now normal pop star until she remembers everyone in her real life, including the rest of the world is searching for her and soon...secrets and lies will unfold.

5. Pop Star Normal

I don't own the song "La La" by Laura Marano. I also don't own the song "Wait for Me" by Shane Harper & Bridgit Mendler.

Ally's POV

I wake up in the extra bed that Cassidy let me stay in for now. The sun peaks through the window as the sun rises as I turn my head to see her yawn and stretch her arms. "Good morning." I said sweetly with a smile still grateful for her generosity. "Morning." She said standing up as I sit up noticing all of the posters of me up on her wall.

I didn't really get to see a good look at her room last night because we stayed downstairs most of the time and by the time we went upstairs it was dark and she only put a little lamp on. She notices me looking at them as she smiles coming over to sit on my bed. "I know, it's a lot huh? I just love her so much." She said as I looked at them with a smile. "No need to explain. Everyone has their fair share of idols." I reply as she nods agreeing.

"Hungry? I usually make breakfast biscuits in the morning along with coffee." She offered.

"I would love that." I said chipper. It's been a while since I've had a real morning meal besides quickly driving to McDonald's.

"Alright, come down when you're done freshening up." She told me as I nodded before she left.

I sighed before a smile crossed my mouth happy that I don't live in my car anymore. I head out the room and into her bathroom taking off my clothes and getting into the shower. After I'm done, I use the towel she said I could use and head back in her room. I go in the drawers she let me have on my side and change into my clothes for the day.

My outfit consist of light tight fit jeans, red converse and a red crop top. I put my hair in a curly ponytail, curling my long lashes and then placing red lipstick on. I go downstairs into the kitchen when Cassidy sees me.

"You look beautiful."

"Thanks Cass."

"No problem. You're breakfast is over there. I'm gonna get in the shower and get ready."

"Will you have any time to eat after you're done."

"Yeah, I always do."

"Okay. Well thanks again." I said as she smiled heading upstairs.

I begin to eat my food when I get a call from Trish. "Hey girly." I say into the phone. "Hey, I don't see your car in the parking lot. You're usually always here early. Are you staying home today?" She asked curious. "No, I'll be at school today. I'm actually staying at Cassidy's. I'll explain when I get there." I told her.

"Okay."

"And Trish?"

"Yeah?"

"Why are you at school this early anyway?"

"Oh, because they just added music class in our schedule and I'm trying to get out if it."

"Why?"

"Music sucks."

"No it doesn't. How don't you love music?"

"I do. Certain ones. Like that song you performed at the party last week. I would listen to that!" She said making me giggle.

"Who song is that by the way?"

"I wrote it."

"Shut up! You write music?"

"Yeah, I just started."

"Well, keep going because it's awesome."

"Thanks."

"Man, you should be famous. You would go far with a talent like that."

"Thanks but I'll hold the breaks on that."

"Alright, I'll see you and Cassidy at school."

"Okay, bye." I say as we both hang up.

I finish my breakfast and hang out in the living room when Cassidy comes down completely dressed and gets her breakfast from the kitchen. She joins me in the living room and sits down beginning to eat.

"So, did you hear that they added a music class for most of the seniors?" I asked her as she took a break from eating nodding.

"Yup. I think I heard it from some geek in the hall. I don't know why they're doing it but I guess to make us more of an artsy school." She said as I look down a little.

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah, it's just something I tried to get away from. The music stuff."

"Really? I'm shocked considering since you're so good at it. I think you should go into it."

"I'll see Jones." I said as she chuckled finishing her food and throwing it away.

"Alright, let's go." She said as we decided to take her car today.

We drive to school and arrive getting out. As we enter the school, we look over to the right to see our usual gang. Austin, Dallas, Dez, Trish and Carrie was even there. They look at us and smile as we walk over there. "Since when do you to go to school together?" Dez asked curious. "Ever since Amy moved in." Cassidy told them as they all presumed to have surprised facial expressions. "Okay. As you can see, we are all confused. Please explain." Dallas said as Cassidy looked at me and I groaned not wanting to admit that I was freaking living in my car but it's gonna come out sooner or later.

"Alright, the truth is I've been living in my car ever since I started going here. Cassidy found out just yesterday and offered me a place to stay." I admitted as they looked even stunned than before. "Wait, you were living in your car? That explains why you were always the first one in the parking lot." Trish said as I nodded. "But why? I thought your family was rich?" Dallas asked. "They are. My mom is. My dad was too but he passed away. She gave me a lot of money but not enough to afford a place for the next 5 months." I explained. "Oh, okay. I get it. Well, it was nice of Cassidy to offer that." Carrie said as I smiled. "Yeah, it was. My girlfriend is the best." Dallas said wrapping his arm around her shoulder. "Dude, you are so cheesy." Austin said making us all laugh before he faced me. "I'm glad you were honest with us. We would never make you feel bad about something. You're one of us." He told me as I smiled sweetly at him. "Dude, you are so cheesy." Dallas mocked as we all laughed and Austin smiled rolling his eyes.

Chris then walks up to us. "Hey Dallas." He said as Dallas unwrapped his arm from Cassidy to do a guy handshake or whatever it is. He turns to me with a smile.

"You look beautiful today." He complimented as both Cassidy and Trish smirk in the back while the others just observe. "Thank you." I said as he extended his hand out making me remember and I put my books in his hands.

"I'll see you guys later." I told them. "Amy, we all have first period together." Dez reminded me. "Oh right. Well, see you in a few seconds." I said as they all chuckled except for Austin who just observing me and the guy. "Bye." I said walking away with Chris starting up a nice conversation with him.

Austin's POV

I watch Amy go off with that Chris guy that I've only seen a few times at the football games. "Who was that?" I asked not trying to sound eager to know. Dallas turns around when I the question. "Oh, that's Chris. I've been friends with him for about a year now. Good dude." He said casually as I nodded as I saw Ally laugh at something he said as they go in the classroom.

"I didn't know they knew each other. I mean I saw them dance together at the party but they actually are friends? That's cool." I said looking down a little not believing my own words. "Yeah, it's nice that he's helping her out." Trish said. "Yeah. Anyway, we have to get to class now or we are definitely gonna be late." Cassidy said as we agreed heading there except for Carrie who went to a different direction for her class.

On the way in, Chris comes out waving to Dallas one more time before leaving. As everyone sits down, I see Amy smiling to herself with a hint of blush on her cheeks and it bothers me that some other guy was the reason for it. I need to cool down. They are just friends. She can have friends.

I walk over to my seat which is right next to Amy. "Hey." I said with a smile as she looks up to me. "Austin Moon. What's got you all happy today?" She asked a little confused. "I don't know. Is there something wrong with being happy?" I replied. "No, not at all. But you sure you're not upset about anything? Like at all?" She asked as I shake my head confused at what she was hinting at. "No, I feel fine. Are you?" I asked as she nodded. "I'm more than okay. I think this is the most normal I felt in a long time." She admitted as I smiled. "Well, you're welcome." I said taking the credit as she chuckled. "You are something else." She smiled leaning in and adorably tapping my nose before going back in her book. Oh god. Amy Russo is gonna be the death of me.

Ally's POV

After first period, I go to two more before stopping at my locker to check my hair. What? Curls can go flat if not treated right. I must look perfect at all times or how else are people gonna view me? Cassidy and another pretty brunette girl girl walk up to me. "Hey, Amy. This is Kira. Kira, this is Amy." She introduced us as I stuck out my hand.

"Hi, nice to meet you." I said politely. "You too. I heard a lot about you the past two weeks but haven't seen you at all. It's true what they say. You are beautiful." She complimented as I smiled. "Well, I try." I said with a flip of the hair as Kira chuckled.

Cassidy gives me a look. "Amy... complimented you..." She said hinting as I am confused before I realize. "Oh, thank you so much." I said as she sighed her head amused while I awkwardly finish fixing my hair and closing my locker.

"It's no problem. Well ready Cass?" Kira asked turning to her. "Ready for what? Where are you two heading?" I asked curious. "We got cheer practice but we are heading to the locker room to change first." Cassidy answered as I nodded intrigued a little.

"Oh my gosh, Amy. You should totally try out!" She said with a screech.

"Um...I don't know about that."

"Oh, come on! I'm the head captain! But I have to be honest, I can't just bring you on the team because you're my friend. You got to bring it. But I believe you can!" She motivated me.

"Cassidy, how would you even know I got moves?"

"Please! I saw you at the party dancing with Chris. You got rhythm. Plus, I saw you perform and you were on point even while you were drunk." She said as I sighed looking at her knowing she wasn't going to let it go.

"You have to at least try." Kira added with a smile and I looked in between them before groaning slightly.

"Fine. I'll tryout."

"Yay!" Cassidy said hugging me as Kira and I chuckle.

"Don't worry, Amy. You'll love it. I was just like at the start but Cassidy begged me and I'm happy she did." She explained as I nodded heading with them to the locker room.

Cassidy said I could borrow a pair of her shorts a t shirt for the tryout which luckily fit me perfectly. But still, I can't help but think. What did I get myself into?

Austin's POV

I'm outside practicing football for our first game this season in a few weeks. Dallas sits on a bench and I go over and sit next to him. "Dude, how long have you and Cassidy been together?" I asked curious. "It'll be 3 years next month." He said casually as I look a bit surprised. I mean I knew it was a long time but I didn't realize that much time passed.

I still remember when they got together. He saw her at this school event sophomore year and told me he was going to make her his. I laughed at the time but he didn't give up and I'm happy for him. The both of them.

"Why?" He asked taking a sip of water.

I shrugged. "I don't know. That's a long time to be with someone." I said looking out at the field.

"Yeah, that's what I thought then my mom was all like "Oh sweetie pie, you ain't seen nothing yet. You think 3 years is a long time. Try 20." He mocked in a woman's voice making me crack up as he laughed along with me.

"No, but seriously. How do you do it?"

"Do what?"

"Stay with the same person for that long and don't lose interest?"

"Oh no. Is Austin having commitment issues?" He asked as I laughed shoving him a bit.

"I'm serious. Do you ever think about other girls? Or starting fresh with someone new?"

"Honestly, no. I mean of course I'm a guy and I find other girls hot and sexy or whatever but at the end of the day the only girl I want by my side is Cassidy. Yeah, I know her beauty attracted me to her but she is the only woman that knows me inside and out who still can bring a smile on my face when I'm down. Plus, I get those girly things, girl call butterflies in my stomach when I'm with her so I'm good." He explained as I smiled knowing I have the similar feeling when I'm around Amy.

"You ever scared thinking that she's not the one? Cause you are both so young and maybe you'll have other people in life down the road?"

"Yeah. That thought always scared me but I feel like we have to live in the moment and I just do the best I can so that alternative doesn't happen."

"Wow."

"Austin, what is this really about?" He questioned turning to me as I sighed.

"Man, I'm confused right now."

"Talk to me." He said taking another sip of water."

"I never saw myself as a guy afraid of commitment. I want to get married and have a family when I'm older with the woman of my dreams. But the girls I've dated...it's so easy to let them go and it scares me. I wanna know why is that? Why is it so easy to get detached to girls I really cared about? Was I lying to myself?"

"I don't think you were lying to yourself, man. I just think you didn't have that spark with them."

"Spark? You think that's a real thing?"

"Hell yeah, man! I told you before I met Cassidy, I wasn't into that lovey dovey stuff but meeting her, and more importantly falling in love with her was a huge game changer. Only certain people feel the spark Austin and if it's there. You'll know."

"Describe it."

"The spark?"

"Yeah."

"Alright, then. Get ready for the girliest sentence of my life." He said making me laugh.

"The spark is between two people who have some kind of attraction to each other. The feeling in your stomach when you lock eyes with each other and you both know that you don't feel that with anyone else. The way your heart beats faster every single time they come near you. The shortened breath when you touch each other feeling shivers down your back because it's all so new to you. The part of your soul that knows that, there the only one for you." He said dazing off himself thinking about Cassidy as I listened closely.

He soon snapped out it looking at me. "Get it now?" He asked.

"Yeah, I do. Thanks man." I said as he nodded waving it off.

"Anybody make you feel that way?" He asked.

"I think we both know." I said as he smiled a little before noticing something in the corner of his eye.

"Speaking of the devil." He said pointing the opposite direction as I watch Amy come out the doors along with Cassidy and Kira. I turn to Dallas confused. "What she doing here?" I asked. "I don't know. Let's go find out." He replied as I nodded and we made our way over there.

Ally's POV

Cassidy, Kira and I make our way outside as the sun hits my face and not in a good way. Why didn't it have to be extremely hot the day Cassidy wanted me to try out? I see the rest of the cheerleaders already out there sitting on the bleachers waiting for the team captain I assume. Some are on their phones and the others are just chatting with each other.

In the distance, I see Dallas and Austin make their way over to where we are. "Why are they coming over here?" Kira asked curious. "My boyfriend probably just wants to say hey before practice." Cassidy said. "What about Austin?" She asked as Cassidy just smirked and looked at me and Kira noticed. "Oh, I get it." She said with a little smile. "There is absolutely nothing going on there. I promise you." I said as they chuckled a bit. "You guys are silly. I'm going to get some water from my bag before I die from this heat." I stated before heading over to my bag when I am turned around by Cheryl.

"Cheryl, hey. Are you okay?" I asked worried because she looked pretty upset.

"No, I'm not. I thought I told you I wanted to keep my distance from you." She said folding her arms against her chest.

"Well, I didn't know you were gonna be outside..." I said as she made me feel bad.

"I'm on the cheer team! Where else would I be?" She said aggitated as my eyes widen.

"Wait, you're on the team? Cheryl, I promise I had no idea." I told her honestly and she looked at me and could tell I was telling the truth.

"I believe you. It's just...I can't do this. I was good at ducking you in the hallways but now we're gonna be around each other more than usual and I can't handle that until I am over it."

"Oh, Cheryl please don't quit cheer leading. I won't even try out. I'm so sorry that I made you hate me." I said as a flash of guiltiness flashed in her eyes.

"I don't hate you, Amy. I know it feels and looks that way but I don't. I hate myself for feeling so deeply for Austin to only be heartbroken in the end."

"I'm sorry he hurt you that badly." I said sincerely.

"How don't you know by now?" She asked looking at me confused.

"Honestly, I can be so blind sometimes. Even if the signs are right in front of me." I said truthfully.

"That makes sense. Because if you weren't, you would see the answer so quickly."

"Could you just tell me?"

"It hurt me to say it once to him. It would completely break me to say it again. You're gonna have to figure it out yourself, Amy." She said as I sighed lowly understanding.

"Okay. Well, I'll stay out of your hair. I won't talk to you, bother you or anything else until you are ready to be my friend again. I promise." I told her truthfully.

"Thank you." She said going away as I took a sip of water.

I turn around to see Dallas and Austin talking to Cassidy but Austin sneaks glances over at me and when he sees he's caught, he blushes rubbing the back of his neck. I go over to where they are. "So, I hear you are trying out today Miss Russo." Dallas said with a smile as I nodded. "Yeah, only cause she begged me." I respond. "Well, you'll do great." Austin said as it was my turn to blush. "Fingers crossed." I said as the rest of the cheer leaders came on to the side with us.

"Aright, thanks for stepping by you guys but we gotta practice. You two, I'm sure." Cassidy said pushing them away causing a chuckle from them both. "Yeah, we do. I'll see you at lunch." He said kissing her quickly before they made their way over to their coach. "Okay, Amy. We are gonna do some of her basic routines which you will do during your try out but you get to add in moves of your own that make you comfortable." She explained as I nodded understanding.

The cheer leading team got into formation including Cheryl who just avoided eye contact. I pressed the music for them as I watched them do their routine for about a minute and a half than they were done. "If you need me us to do it again, we can." Kira offered as I shook my head. "No, I got it." I told them as they looked at me impressed. I'm use to learning dancing routines quickly because of my performances. Sometimes they even change them and I'll have to learn new ones in under 10 minutes.

I get in the center and yes I am just a little nervous because I haven't performed in a while. The party doesn't count because that wasn't rehearsed. Cassidy looks at me and puts a thumbs up saying I could do it. I nod and she turns on the music as I begin doing the routine they showed and they stare in awe impressed that I was nailing it perfectly. I add a little more shake, grind and rhythm to it which a lot of them see to like and the rest of the cheer squad start to cheer me on which catches the football team attention.

I begin to make up my own moves as I go as Cassidy told me to do and I smile genuinely enjoying myself. I haven't been able to dance freely in so long that I'm just having a dance party that everyone's watching. I see Dallas and Austin look out way with the rest of the football team who whistle at me and cheer but I ignore them.

Austin just stares at me in awe with a wide smile on his face. I finish off when the music stops and everyone cheers and surrounds me.

"Who is this girl?" A random cheer guy says.

"Yeah, you are awesome." A girl adds in this time.

"Wow, you have to join us."

"Cassidy, what do you think?" Kira says with a smile looking at me.

"I think..." Cassidy starts off with her arms folding against her chest and a stern face that actually made me a bit nervous. Suddenly, a small smile started make it's way across her face. "That you totally made the squad! Congratulations!" She screamed as they all cheered causing me to laugh.

Cassidy and I hug tightly when I notice Austin looking at me. He smiles noticing that I made the team and gives me a thumbs up as I chuckle and blush. I mouth thank you and he nods before getting yelled at by his coach from not paying attention. I laugh while we pull away.

"Okay, we are starting a new routine today and the first football game this season is 2 weeks from now so we have plenty of time to prepare." She told me as I listened but for some reason Austin stayed on mind. "Okay, I'm ready." I told her as she nodded and begin to teach me the new steps.

*Time Skip*

Austin's POV

I'm pretty late to class right now because of my coach lecturing me for the past 10 minutes. He seems to repeat himself a lot even though I heard him for the second time. He says I get distracted to easily by girls but correction. Only one girl. One I really wish I could easily swipe out of my mind but she stays there all the time and I don't know what to do with it.

I wonder if Cheryl's recovering but she still avoids me in the hallways and when I say hi or try to speak to her, she ignores me. That tells me that she's not over it yet and I can't get mad at her for it. It takes time for people to heal and I don't want to break her heart more than I already did.

I enter chemistry class that I have with Ally. "Mr. Moon, you are very late." Mrs. Martinez calls out as a few people look at me. "Yeah, I know. Sorry. My coach held me up." I said honestly as she nodded going back to her lesson. I turn my head to see Amy sitting next to the Chris guy laughing. What the hell? Why is he in my seat?

I walk over putting my bag on the table. "Um...what's going on here?" I ask as they look at me and Amy pouted. "What happened is that you were really late and left me alone with our assignment." She said pouting like a little kid that I found too adorable. "I know. I'm sorry. Coach wouldn't leave without a lecture." I told her. "Well, it's okay man. I had her back." Chris said looking at her with a charming smile as she blushed giggling.

I roll my eyes before turning back to them. "So, I guess I'm not needed?" I asked as Amy turned around.

"Of course you are. Here, we could use help with this." She said handing me a piece of paper.

"What is this?"

"It's the assignment paper to which we report all of our data but we're both to lazy to that part." She explained as they chuckled and I just stared at them.

"Oh come on, Austin. It's not my fault you got here late."

"It's not my fault either! You know-" I cut myself off when she gives me puppy eyes.

"Fine, I'll do it." I said as she smiled before turning around working on the assignment with stupid Chris.

Okay, maybe the dude isn't stupid but I don't understand why they get along so well? They only met a week ago! Well...to be fair, I did only meet her 2 weeks ago. Whatever. Remember Austin. She's allowed to have friends. It's her life and you can't decide it for her.

Ally's POV

After class, I head to the lunchroom to meet up with the gang. I get my hamburger and juice and sit down. "Where's Carrie Dez? You don't her to sit with use because we'll embarrass you?" I asked him. "Ha, ha. Very funny. She doesn't have our lunch." He informed as I didn't even notice being here for only two weeks. "Okay." I say with a sly smile.

"Oh my god you guys, so I finally saved enough money to buy tickets for an Ally Dawson concert but she goes off tour and now-" Cassidy started.

"She's missing?" Trish finished.

"Yeah. I just wish I knew where she was...Do you think she's safe?" Cass asked all of us.

I looked down at my food not trying to pay the conversation any mind because of obvious reasons. "Nah, I think she's probably just shacking up with some guy in Hawaii or something." Trish replied as Austin chuckled and I try not to get offended. "No way. She has a boyfriend! The talented and sexy Christopher Wilde." Cassidy defended as Dallas looked at her. "I'm gonna pretend like that didn't hurt me at all." He said jokingly as we all laughed.

I look up at Trish. "I'm guessing you're not a fan?" I asked as she shook her head. "Nope. I think she's mediocre and fake. I'm not the only one, right Austin?" She asked facing him. "Oh, yeah totally. She's nothing but a mainstream bimbo." He added as I felt my heart hurt at the mean words. "Bimbo? That's a little cruel don't you think?" I asked picking at my food trying not to sound that offended.

"Well, I think she's extremely hot." Dallas said with a smirk.

"I think you guys are a little rough on her. She's really talented. My sister went to her concert and I was forced to take her but it wasn't bad at all. She's great live and she knows how to put on a hell of a performance." Dez said as I smiled a little to myself. "Thank you Dez! See, he gets it." Cassidy said grateful.

"Look, I'm not saying the girl doesn't have any talent but she doesn't seem like a genuine artist." Trish responded as I couldn't help but agree myself. "I mean sure she can belt out some amazing vocals but I don't see any passion in it therefore, she's not worth paying attention to." She finished as Austin pointed to her with a fork. "See, I completely agree with that." He said as I feel bad that the guy I've grown close too and friend I've had basically hates the real me.

I try not to take it personal but I feel rage inside of me. "I need to go." I say plainly standing up. "Are you okay?" Dez asked concerned as I falsely smile. "Perfect. I'm just gonna go get some fresh air. It's pretty hot in here." I told them as they nodded going back to their food. "Wait, I wanted to ask you if you wanted to go to the mall with Kira and I after school? Cassidy has a date with this one so she can't make it." Trish asked me while motioning to Dallas. "Yeah, I don't know you were friends with Kira." "Yeah, we met during the process of Austin trying to ask her out." "Who didn't Austin try to ask out?" I asked as they laughed. "Hey, I don't go after every girl." "Sure you don't. I'll see you at the mall, Trish." I tell her leaving out the cafeteria.

I head in to the mostly empty hallway because of everyone in classes, lunch, or outside on the field. I see Cheryl at her locker and I quickly try to pass by so that I can keep my promise and not bother her even if I have no reason why. "Russo." She said causing me to slowly turn around.

"Hey...Cheryl." I said awkwardly waving at her.

"Avoiding me are you?" She asked folding her arms against her chest.

"You kind of told me too?" I questioned as she smiled a little closing her locker.

"That's true." She replied walking up to me.

"I got injured and was sent to the nurse." She told me randomly as I look down to see her have a sprain ankle. "She could see that I was upset and basically forced me to tell her what was upsetting me. I told her everything that's happening between me, Austin and I. She opened my eyes making me realize that I shouldn't take it out on you no matter how it hurts because it isn't your fault." She explained. "Wow...I should really tell this nurse thanks." I said making her chuckle.

"Yeah...she made me see that in order for you to understand why I'm feeling the way I am. I need to tell you the reason I broke up with him." She stated as I nodded. "Oh my gosh, i would love that. I've been trying to figure it out for so long. By so long, I mean 3 days." I said as she shook her head with a giggle before getting serious.

She sighed before looking at me in the eyes. "You, Amy. You were the reason for the breakup." She said as my eyes widen. "Wait, what? What did I have to do with it?" I asked baffled. "Are you serious? Austin only ever saw you since you came to this school. You are who he's always looking at, looking for and thinking about. It was always you, you you! I liked Austin so much that at first I told myself that it was all in my head. But everyday it became clearer and clearer that I was no longer in his thoughts anymore." She explained as I took in everything she said feeling bad. "Amy...if I'm being honest...I don't think I've ever seen him ever look at a girl the way he looks at you." She said lowly as my heart beats faster at the thought of Austin feeling that way about me.

I mean if I'm being honest with myself, I always knew I liked him since I saw him but I never thought he felt the same way or would ever. Yeah, I felt like we had little moments but I thought he was just being nice and I over thought it. But it's possible that...he actually likes me? Wow. I find myself smiling a bit when I snap out of it realizing Cheryl is still in front of me.

"Oh my god, I didn't mean to-"

"It's okay. The guy you like, likes you back. It's normal." She said with a small smile even though I could tell it hurt her.

"How do you know I like him...?" I asked trying to act like I don't.

"Amy, you're not as good as hiding it as you think. Austin, may not be able to tell, but I can. I'm a girl. We act the same when we're interested in a guy."

"So, it was me the whole time?"

"It was always you."

"Cheryl, I really am sorry." I said sincerely.

"Don't apologize. I may be upset with Austin but I know you can't help who you fall. The heart wants what it wants."

"Yeah...but look Cheryl." I started off.

"I know you say Austin likes me but I can't say I'm sure myself that he does, but even if did...I wouldn't go out with him. You're my friend and you are hurting and I could never do that to you. What kind of person would I be?" I told her as she smiled.

"You're such a good person, Amy. That's why I could never hold you back from being happy. Yes, it would hurt to see you together right now but I'll get over it eventually and when I do...I hope you two do have the chance of being together. I really do." She tells me as I look at her in awe from being the bigger person and accepting something that could possibly happen. "You're amazing, you know that?" I say as she laughs. "I like to think so." She responded as I smiled.

"I'll see you around, Cheryl. Take care of that sprain ankle."

"Yeah, I will. I'll be out for the next two weeks so I'll miss our first game but I'll be back sooner or later."

"I can't wait. We're gonna need you." I said as she smiled.

"Bye, Amy."

"Bye." I said as we went our separate ways and I head into the empty music room that we are gonna using next period for the first time.

I look around and I see how much nicer they made it because it was colorful and it looks way bigger than it did before the times I was in here with Austin. Aah...Austin. I don't know what to think now that he possibly has a crush on me. I mean I've moved on. I have a freaking date tomorrow with a nice guy and why should I pass that up for a guy who doesn't even really like the real me? I mean yeah, he doesn't know I'm Ally Dawson but it bothered me and made me angry the way he and Trish talked trash about her. Me. I mean me. God, I'm confusing myself now.

I get an idea in my head and begin to right a song with a beat app on my phone. I smile as the words come easily to my mind releasing anger and sadness that my friends have made me hearing their words on the real me.

*Time Skip*

"Welcome students. As you know, this is a new class for the arts program of the school that they are starting with the seniors before you graduate so hopefully, you all can enjoy while it's here." Mr. Homer said as all of us listened. "We were suppose to pick random volunteers to show us some are their musical talent but I'm guessing none of you feel like doing that so-"

"Actually, Mr. Homer. I would like to sing something." I raised my hand as the whole class looked at me including Cassidy, Dallas, Trish, Dez and Austin. "Really?" He questioned. "Yes, really." I said standing up and turning around to the class. "I actually wrote this song based off inspiration because some people I know judged someone who can't really defend themselves so I figured I do it myself." I said with raised eyebrows looking at my friends but mostly Trish and Austin who look at each other and smile amused. Cassidy smiles happy that I wrote a song in her 'idol's' defense. Dallas and Dez look very intrigued.

The music starts after the teacher presses play on the beat.

Intro
La La, la la la
La La, la la la

Verse 1
You could say what you want when you want
Yeah, won't lie it might affect momentarily
Ooh-ooh
You could try if you like, you could play with my mind
But baby, once you leave I'll be back to me
Ooh-ooh

Pre Chorus
I never said that I was ever perfect
But don't you dare say that I was never worth it
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Chorus
Countdown, 3, 2, 1...
Lemme know when you are done
'Cause whenever your mouth runs, all I hear is "la la"
Say your ABC's
Do whatever it is you please
Cause I'm not even listening
All I hear is "la la"

Refrain
La la, la la la (La, la, la, la, la, la, la)
La la, la la la (La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)

Verse 2
You can stand on the stage
You can preach every word that you want to about me
But I won't believe
Ooh-ooh
You can think what you think, but that don't mean a thing
'Cause same things as you do, 'cause I am not you
Ooh-ooh (ooh-ooh)

Pre Chorus
Your talk is cheap, toxic to me
Two fingers in the sky, while I say goodbye

Chorus
Countdown, 3, 2, 1...
Lemme know when you are done
'Cause whenever your mouth runs, all I hear is "la la"
Say your ABC's
Do whatever it is you please
Cause I'm not even listening
All I hear is "la la"

(The class begins to dance along with me except Austin and Trish who just look at me with huge smiles amused that I actually went this far to prove a point.)

Refrain
La la, la la la (La, la, la, la, la, la, la)
La la, la la la (La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)

Bridge
You do you and I'll be fine, so fine
Don't be taking over my, my mind
While you're drinkin' up and lightin' up
I'm only going high
You had my love, but you burned it up
Like chemicals to fire

Interlude
La la, la la la (La, la, la, la, la, la, la)
La la, la la la (La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)

Chorus/Breakdown
Countdown, 3, 2, 1...
Lemme know when you are done
'Cause whenever your mouth runs, all I hear is "la la"
Say your ABC's
Do whatever it is you please
Cause I'm not even listening
All I hear is "la la"

Outro
La la, la la la (La, la, la, la, la, la, la)
La la, la la la (La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)

La la, la la la (La, la, la, la, la, la, la)
(You do you and I'll be fine, so fine
Don't be taking over my, my mind)
La la, la la la (La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)

When it finishes off the whole class cheers giving me a standing ovation as I smile with one hand on my hip. That felt good getting that off my chest. I felt like I was talking to all my haters even if they didn't know it.

I go over back to my group of friends and Trish and Austin slowly clap in my face sarcastically making me laugh a little. "Wow. You felt very passionate about our opinions. Didn't know you were such an Ally Dawson fan." Austin said as I shrugged. "I am. Plus, I have a little experience with people judging before they got to know me." I said as they nodded. "Well, I'm still not a fan but awesome song." Trish complimented as I rolled my eyes with a smile. "It's okay that you're not. I'm just happy I got my message across. I don't think this class is gonna be half bad." I said looking around.

"Well, I just hope I'm not forced to sing shit. Because I have the voice of a dying horse." Dallas said seriously making us laugh. "Same here." Cassidy agreed. "Well, it is music class, maybe we don't all have to necessarily have to sing but you play instruments." I suggested as we all looked at some teens picking out certain ones. "Oh, thank god." Trish said going over to choose one along with Dallas and Dez.

Cassidy turned to me with a huge grin. "That song was really amazing Amy. Ally would have loved it." She said hi fiving me before walking over with the rest of them. I know she would have loved it. Trust me.

"You are something else, Amy Russo." Austin says making me turn around to face him. Yeah, I just wish you knew exactly who. I look at him and think about what Cheryl told me. Could he really like me? No, it doesn't matter. Chris likes you and that's something you're sure about. He's a nice guy with no ex girlfriend drama. Stay on the safe side.

"I don't know if I should take that as a compliment or an insult."

"It's a compliment. It's definitely a compliment."

"Well...thanks." I said with a blush as he smiled.

"So, shall we?" He motioned towards the class getting to know the new music class.

"Yeah, we shall." I said as we walked over together.

*Time Skip*

Trish, Kira and I arrived at the mall about an hour ago. We went to a few stores, and now we have stopped at the food court to get something to eat. We finally decided on Chinese and found seats to sit down at.

"So, what's been going on in your lives?" Trish asked taking a sip of her drink.

"Nothing much besides cheer leading. Most of my focus is getting it right for our first game next week."

"No offense, but do people really even pay attention to the cheerleaders?" Trish asked her.

"Um, yeah I think the guys would say otherwise. And when the hot guys do come to us, you'll wish you followed the leader." She responded making me giggle.

"Isn't Cassidy the head cheerl-"

"Not the point!" She said making me laugh again.

"Okay, guys. No need to get heated. What's going in your love lives? I'm curious and bored." I told them.

"I'm single." Kira responded as I nodded remembering something.

"I did recently here from Trish today that Austin asked you out before. Did you ever go with him?" I asked trying to act like I didn't care.

"Why do you care?" She asked with a smirk along with Trish looking at each other.

"I don't. I'm just confused on why you would reject him. If you did at least." I said as she smirked shaking her head.

"Okay, I'll pretend like you don't care for a second. I rejected Austin not because I didn't like him, I just didn't see as a long lasting couple. It would have fizzled out after like a month." She explained.

"How could you be sure?"

"Because you get a feeling. Most people ignore it because they want something or someone so bad, but in the end it all comes crashing down anyway. It was stupid just to date him because I thought he was hot. I want something more than that." She said as I gained a new respect for Kira today.

"I get what you mean."

"So, how about you sista?" Kira turned to Trish.

"I didn't wanna say anything before because it wasn't anything serious but it's kind of getting there." She started off as Kira and I look at each other with raised eyebrows.

"Well spill, girl!" I said sipping on my ice tea.

"Okay, okay! I started talking to this Jace guy online like two months ago and we had all this stuff in common. Then about a month ago, we decided to start face timing and oh my god, he is so cute." She said as we screeched a little continuing to listen.

"Then about a week ago, he asked me out."

"Oh my god, Trish. That's so great." Kira said with a smile.

"Not really." She said a little down.

"Why?" I asked.

"Because he lives two states away. I can't do a long distance relationship." She said as we sighed feeling bad for her.

"Does he know you feel this way?"

"Yeah. He was really upset. He said he didn't care about the distance. He would visit me when he could because he just wanted to be with me." She explained as this started to turn into a real tragic story.

"Look, I say screw it!" Kira suddenly said standing up on our actual table. Trish and I look at her stunned.

"I know people are always saying long distance relationships don't work out, but who are they? You really like this guy Trish, we can tell. And if this guy can make one of my best friends hearts happy, then I say he should stick around and be given the chance to make it even more. He wants to be with you, Trish. The question is...how much do you want to be with him?" She questioned as I looked at Trish and she smiled.

Trish then looked up at Kira grabbing her wrist. "If I say I want to be with him, will you get down?" She asked as Kira looked around noticing a few people staring at her strangely causing me to cover my mouth from laughter. "Oh...right." She said getting down from the table and facing Trish.

"So? Are you gonna give him a chance?" She asked her again as we both look at her intrigued.

"Yeah. I am." She finally said with smile as we cheered.

"Awe. Yay. Cassidy is gonna flip with adorableness when she finds out." I said as Trish chuckled shaking her head.

"Well, it's been a fun time. Ready to go?" I ask them about to stand up when Trish's arm stops me.

"Wait a minute flash. What about you? You asked about our love lives, spill yours." She demanded as Kira smiled waiting with her.

"Okay...what do you wanna know?"

"Oh, you already know! What's the latest with you and Austin?" Kira asked.

"You mean besides being just friends?" I said smartly as they rolled their eyes.

"Amy, come on." Trish said as I groaned.

"Okay fine. Maybe their is a little spark there but it doesn't matter."

"Why doesn't it?" Kira asked confused.

"Him and Cheryl literally broke up 3 days ago." I said as they shock on their faces.

"What? We didn't know that." Trish stated as they looked in disbelief.

"Wait a minute. You didn't him and his girlfriend broke up but you're trying to set me up with him?"

"Well, we knew they weren't gonna last." Trish said with a shrug.

"But we had no idea they had already broken up. What happened? Didn't they literally just get back together?" Kira asked confused.

"Yeah. Cheryl confessed to me today that she broke up with him because of me." I told them honestly.

"You? What the hell did you have to do with it?" Trish asked.

"Apparently, all Austin did was talk about me and stare at me or focus on me. Something like that." I said picking with my food as they smirk before groan.

"Stop! This doesn't mean anything."

"It so does. You like him too, Amy. We know it." Kira replied.

"Yeah, I understand you don't want to date him right away in spare of Cheryl's feelings but she'll eventually get over it and you two can become one." Trish said making me chuckle a bit.

"Actually, I might be taken by then..." I confessed.

"What? What are you talking about? Are you interested in someone else too?" Kira questioned me.

"I am going on a date with Chris tomorrow night." I told them as they looked at each other before back at me.

"What? Is he a bad guy? He seems so nice and he really likes me. I wanna give him a chance."

"No, he's fine Amy. We just...really thought it would be you and Austin." Trish told me as I stared at them for a few seconds before nodding slowly.

"Look...I don't want to be that girl who waits around for a guy I'm not sure is interested. No matter what anyone says. I'm gonna go on the date and I'm gonna have fun without worrying about all this drama." I told them seriously.

"And we want you to, Amy. We do." Kira said sweetly places her hand on mine as I smile slightly.

"Thanks. Let's go now." I say as they nod and we all head out.

I head home by bus because I went to school in Cassidy's car and she's out with Dallas on a date. Plus, there was no way I was ever gonna walk home from the mall because that is way too far. It takes about 45 minutes to arrive back and I get out and open Cassidy's house door with the extra key she made me so nicely.

As soon as I enter, I take off my converse shoes and head up to our room. I start to unzip my jeans when I look up noticing somebody in the house right across from hers. I look a little harder realizing it's Austin. What the hell? I didn't know they were neighbors! Why didn't he tell me when I told them all I was staying at Cassidy's house for now? Maybe he didn't think it was a big deal. I guess it isn't.

I zipper my pants again and head onto her bedroom porch that I'm just realizing she has as well. I guess I can't expect to know her whole house in one day. Man, they even have a connected bridge. Wait...why would they have that?

"Austin. Austin!" I say a bit louder cause he seems to be playing a guitar randomly on his balcony in a daze. He looks up and raises his eyebrows with interest. "Ally?" He questioned standing up. "I forgot about what you said this morning. You're Cassidy's new roomie, right?" He asked with a smile as I laughed with a nod. "Yup. That's me." I said before looking strange. "Sorry. I don't know why I sounded like Raven Symone for a second." I said as he laughed before motioning me to come over.

I looked at the bridge first a little nervous. It didn't look the sturdiest. It looked like it been there quite a while. "I promise you the bridge is safe. If you so happen to almost die, I'll catch you." He told me as I giggled a little not really minding that idea. Especially without his shirt on showing off his amazing smooth 6 pack abs. Football really is doing him well.

"Ally?"

"Huh? Oh, right. Okay." I said before slowly crossing it fine.

"See? You got to trust me." He said with a chuckle as we sit down on his balcony.

"So, what were you playing?" I say pointing to his guitar now in the corner.

"Oh, it was nothing. I was just playing some strings. Thinking."

"About?" I asked as he looked at me with a smile.

"You ask a lot of questions Amy Russo." He said making me smile.

"Is that your way of telling me to mind my business?"

"Of course not. I was just thinking about life I guess. What I want. Who I'm gonna be. Things like that." He explained as I nodded as we stayed in a nice silence for a while staring at the sky.

"I heard that you and Cheryl broke up." I finally said out loud because I hate that it felt like a secret I wasn't suppose to know.

"I'm sorry. I know how much you liked her." I finished as he looked down.

"Oh that." He said chuckling but really dryly with no humor.

"Yeah, I guess things happen." He said not really knowing what to say.

"I don't want to intrude but you two were so happy to be back together, so what could have possibly been a good enough reason to breakup?" I asked because even though I knew Cheryl's 'explanation' I wanted to hear it from him. Maybe. Just maybe a confirmation from him would change my outlook from going on that today.

I look at him as he just thinks about it and decides to not say anything. I sigh to myself realizing that he doesn't have feelings for me and even if he did...they are not strong enough to let me know. I guess I got my answer for tomorrow. Well, just because I'm a little bummed, doesn't mean he has to be.

I bump his shoulder and he looks at me. I smile in his face causing him to smile back. "Sing something." I tell him. "What? No thanks Russo." He responds with a shake of the head. "Oh, come on. It'll make you feel better." I encourage. "And how would you know?" He questioned. "Because it makes me feel better, and I know we are similar in ways. Like having great voices." I told him wrapping my arm around his neck.

"My voice is not that great." He says insulting himself. "I'd say otherwise. Plus, I'm the new girl. You can't disappoint me, can you?" I ask with a small pout as he gives me a look before a small groan comes out his mouth. "Fine." He says as I cheer a little and he gets his guitar.

Austin turns to me looking stuck. "What am I even suppose to sing?" He asked confused. "I don't know. Just sing." I told him as he nodded thinking about something before smiling a little. "Okay, I know exactly what. If you recognize it, come in at the very end of the song." He instructs me. "Sure thing." I said with a small smile.

He sighs a little and starts to play his guitar.

Verse 1
I've written a thousand words I know
Sorry, I love you and please don't go
I've waited so long, I'm sure it shows
I've written a thousand words I know

Chorus
I'm wasting away a little more everyday
Wait for me, wait for me
When I ask you to stay, are you gonna on your way?
Wait for me, wait for me, wait for me

Verse 2
I've told a million lies you spoke
Over and over till we broke
I know that it means everything
To you but do you really think
This time apart will mend and help us grow?
I told a million lies, I know

Chorus
I'm wasting away a little more everyday
Wait for me, wait for me
When I ask you to stay, are you gonna on your way?
Wait for me, wait for me, wait for me

Bridge
I'm wasting away, a little more everyday
Wait for me

Chorus (Ally joins in and they sing together)
We're wasting away a little more everyday
Wait for me, wait for me
When I ask you to stay, are you gonna on your way?
Wait for me, wait for me, wait for me

Outro
My love, don't tell me that's over
My love, can't take it anymore
My love is staring at the future
My love is staring at the door
Don't wait for me

We end it together so beautifully that it's probably the best duet I've ever done with someone and he's not even an artist. We look in each others eyes and I just lean my head on his shoulder and he smiles with a sigh. "You were right. It did make me feel better." He said making me smile. "The night is really beautiful." I say as we look at the shining stars together.

END OF CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
1.) What did you think of Amy's (Ally's) song revenge in class?
2.) Are you happy or upset Cheryl told Ally the real reason of the breakup?
3.) Do you think Ally is gonna enjoy the date with Chris?
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