Pop Star Runaway Chapter 10: Pop Star Date, an austin & ally fanfic

Ally's POV

In the morning, I wake up with a disappointed expression. I yawn getting up out the bed and stretching looking at poor Cassidy who's staying home today and for who knows how long because she unfortunately got food poisoning out at dinner with Dallas yesterday. She looks terrible but of course I would never tell her that.

I head into the bathroom and shower in peace even though someone continues to cross my mind, but nope. That is gone after last night. That person had their shot and they blew it. I get out the shower feeling so fresh and clean before changing into my spring yellow dress while adding my white high wedges. I look in the mirror with a smile after putting my hair into a high curly ponytail.

Cassidy snores loudly because of her sickly wheezing and I feel bad but how can she look so sick and adorable at the same time. I really hope she gets better sooner than later.

As soon as I'm about to head out our bedroom door, there is a knock on the balcony door. I turn around strangely before noticing Austin on the connected bridge. My heart skips a beat when I see his handsome face. I remember I'm upset with him but that's immature and I'm just gonna let it go. Try at least.

I walk towards the door and slide it open. "Yes?" I ask trying not to sound bothered but I'm pretty sure I failed badly. "Can we talk?" He asked with a plead. I looked at him for a while before stepping out into the balcony and closing the door.

"What do you want to talk about?" I ask looking around not wanting to make eye contact.

"Us." He finally said as I faced him.

"Us? I didn't know there was an us." I say lowly and smartly as he sighed.

"There's not. Not yet anyway." He said as I didn't respond.

"I was an idiot last night. Screw that. I've been an idiot since the day you got here. I had the chance to have you and time and time again I blew it. But after the way you looked at me yesterday, it seemed so...final." He finished off as I stared at him in the eyes before looking down a little hurt from the turn of events last night.

"You have no idea what you do to me, Amy Russo." He told me gently holding my hand while I looked back up at him. "You are so beautiful and amazing that sometimes I get like a giddy little kid who doesn't know how to hold in his excitement." He explained which made me smile at the sweetness.

"I've always wanted you and that has never changed. I just wish you could give me a second chance." He admitted as I fury my eyebrows in confusion.

"For what?"

He smiled a little before holding my other hand as well and holding them together looking into my eyes. "Will you go out with me, Amy?" He finally asked as my breath hitched before a huge smile came across my face as it lit up. "Yes." I say as he widens his eyes a bit. "Really?" He asked a little stunned as I nod enthusiastic. "Yes. Yes!" I repeat jumping into his arms as he laughs holding me in disbelief still.

We finally pull away as I am put down. "It took you long enough." I say as he chuckles kissing my hand while I blush. "Yeah, it has." He said putting hair out my face as I look at him in adoration. "So, when's the date?" I asked pretty excited. "I was thinking about tonight if you weren't doing anything. The sooner the better." He told me as I smiled. "Yeah, it's a date." I reply agreeing as he smiled leaning his forehead on mine. "Damn right." He said lowly and I've haven't felt this happy in a long time.

I'm actually going on a date. An actual real date with someone I actually like. This feels like I dream but I'm so happy that I wouldn't even care if it was. "You are gonna ride with me. I heard from Dallas that Cassidy is sick." He said as I smiled backing up. "You know I have my own car, right?" I say as he nods with a smile. "I also know you are gonna ride with me." He repeated as I laughed.

Austin took my hand and led me into his room from the balcony and downstairs to outside. I want to meet his parents but I'm glad they weren't here this morning because that would have been awkward since I was coming down from his bedroom. I don't want the wrong first impression or else I'll be ruined forever in their eyes.

He opens the door for me like a gentlemen which makes me smile in thankfulness before he pulls off and we head to school. When we get to a red light, Austin reaches his hand over and intertwines it with mine which makes me smile to myself. It seems he has gotten more confident ever since he asked me out and I said yes which I really love.

It takes about 10 minutes to arrive at school when he gets out and opens the door for me. I hold his hand which makes him tighten it as we enter the school. We get some looks from girls shocking them a bit but we ignore it walking down the hallway.

I didn't expect us to have PDA before our first date but I guess we're both sure we are gonna last and it's not going anywhere that we don't really care. "I don't wanna go, but I have this early football meeting or else Coach is gonna bench me for the next game." He told me as I nodded understanding. "Of course. Go ahead." I tell him releasing his hand. "Thanks beautiful." He complimented kissing my cheek and leaving as I smile to myself.

Soon, I head to my locker where Trish is waiting getting off the phone with someone. "Let me guess. Jace?" I say with a smirk opening my locker and placing some books in. "No. Actually, it was Cassidy." She told me as I looked at her confused. "Huh? She was knocked out when I left this morning." I replied confused. "Well, her dad woke her up so she could take her medicine and then she saw you and Austin on the balcony smiling and laughing all close and whatnot. So, she wants to know what's up. I do too." She added in as I blushed slowly closing my locker. Even sick, Cassidy finds her way into my love life.

"I'll tell Cassidy later but...Austin and I are going on a date." I admit as she opens her eyes wide and gasp.

"Wait, seriously? I'm not being punk'd?" She asked as I hit her arm.

"No. Of course not. It finally happened Trish. It finally happened!" I cheered as we both hugged excited.

"So, when is it?" She asked curious.

"It's tonight. I'm just nervous." I say honestly.

"That's understandable. It's your first date with someone you really like."

"No, it's not just that. I'm scared of how it'll go. We come from completely different backgrounds Trish. What if I come off as prissy and he thinks that I'm some stuck up girl who asks and wants too much?" I wondered out loud. "Come on, Amy. He won't think that. If he did, he wouldn't have asked you out." She told me wisely. "Yeah...but what if by the end of the night he looks at me and sees a girl who's too shallow and self centered and never wants to see me again?" I added as she sighed holding my shoulders.

"Amy, for the last time, you are nothing like that. At least not anymore. Austin likes you for the way you are now, so my advice is to be exactly yourself...and everything will go fine." She told me as I still remained worried in the back of my mind of the thoughts.

Austin's POV

After my football meeting, I head into math class who I only have with Dez. Math is surprisingly my best subject considering most people hate it. "What's that smile on your face for?" Dez asked as I sit next to him in the back of the class. I guess I didn't realize I was still smiling from this morning because Coach brought it up too. "Nothing." I said with a shrug because I didn't really wanna make the date a big deal until we actually went on it.

He looked at me in a way that I could tell he didn't believe it. "Bullshit. Spill it the tea, dude." He said with a smile facing me as I smirked. "Fine. I asked Amy out this morning. We got a date tonight." I admit as he looks at me stunned for a bit. "No way, man! That's awesome. Happy for you." He stated with a smile patting my back. "Thanks, man." I reply as we turn back to the teacher taking out our books working on the pages she instructed us too.

I pause my thoughts when something starts to creep up into my mind. "Dude, you okay?" Dez asked me as I face him. "Yeah...yeah." I say unsure flipping through pages. "Austin." He said as I faced him once again. "I am fine...it's just that..." I start off before sighing.

"What if the date goes badly?" I worry as he makes a confused face.

"What could possibly make the date go badly?" He asked not knowing what I was talking about.

"A lot of things. Me and Amy grew up differently. She is from the richest places in Michigan and her mom is practically a millionaire. She's been surrounded by all the greatest things in life and experienced places I've probably never even heard of." I told him.

"Okay...so?" He said still not getting it.

"So what if I'm not good enough for her? What if she thinks I'm this lame dude who knows nothing about anything fancy. What if my non knowledge about everything high maintenance makes her think I'm boring or uninteresting."

"Where is this coming from? I don't remember you having these thoughts." He stated as I shrugged.

"I think it's because I'm actually starting something with her. Now, I'm forced to think about stuff like this if we are gonna be in a relationship."

"She's not gonna think like that. How was her initial reaction when you asked her out?"

"She was really happy. She jumped into my arms."

"Then that should give you an answer. I doubt if she would care if you just took her through a walk in the park. She just wants to be with you."

"Maybe because she thinks I'm gonna be over the top. Maybe that's the type of guys she prefers. I mean, she is from a very rural place. I doubt the guys she's dated were anything but rich." I say starting to really worry myself.

"Dude, I promise you that she won't expect nothing from you other than who you are. She likes the guy she's known these past few months. I'm telling you, as long as you stay true to who you are, this date can not go wrong." He advised me as I nodded but still concerned in the back of my mind.

Ally's POV

I go through the day class to class but my date with Austin occupies my mind making me smile like a clown freaking some people out. I get out the locker room after changing into cheer practice clothes and going outside to the field where we always go.

Kira goes in front of all of us. "Alright, as you all know as co captain I am in charge until Cassidy gets back." She explained as we all continued to listen. "Today, we are mostly working on our jumps. They were not on point last game and it needs modifications. Okay?" She instructed us as we all nodded and got in our cheer positions.

We practiced for a while before she said we could take a break. "So, are you liking being the boss today?" I ask Kira with a smirk going over to her. "Damn straight." She said making me chuckle as I take a sip of water sweating from the long practice.

"Do you have anything to tell me?" She said confusing me.

"What do you mean?" I asked as she smiled.

"A little birdy told me about your date with Austin." She teased as I blushed before Cheryl eyed us which Kira soon noticed.

"Oh, sorry Cheryl. I actually didn't see you so clo-"

"No need to explain. I'm fine with it. Right Amy?" She said as I nodded with a smile even though it was still a tad awkward.

"Cheryl gave us the green light." I informed Kira who nodded impressed.

"Yeah. Just don't have sex on the first date. Not a good impression on the girl side." She said patting my arm walking away as I widen my eyes.

Kira then burst out laughing. "It's not funny!" I say blushing as she noticed making her laugh even more about it. "It kind of is. Gosh, Amy. You're so innocent. I'm starting to think that you are a-" She pauses when I start to avoid eye contact.

"Oh my god, you are! You're a virgin?!" She whisper yells as I hit her arm. "Yes! Now shut up. It's not that big of a deal. I'm only 18." I defended as she nodded agreeing. "I guess you're right, but usually...most people our age virginity is gone." She replied still shocked.

"It's not my fault, I'm not a hoe." I said as she scoffed.

"I'm not a virgin and I'm not a hoe."

"Oh. Well, you're a responsible hoe." I joked as she laughed bumping my arm.

"Can I ask you something?" I say seriously after our laugh session. "Of course." She said waiting. "Is Austin...um, ya know?" I hint at as it comes to her. "Him? Oh no. Please!" She said laughing loudly with her head back as I get uncomfortable because I already had a feeling.

She notices and tries to stop. "I'm sorry, Amy but it was kind of a funny question. Austin is the school's most popular guy. He's had a lot of girlfriends. I doubt he's slept with every single one but I definitely know he's not a virgin. Though, if you two ever cross the line, I can guarantee your business won't be all over the school because he has a policy of not kissing and telling." She explained to me as I take it all in.

"Wow. I guess that's nice." I say of him not talking about his sexual endeavors with anyone. "Yeah, he's a good guy." She said with a shrug before looking at something behind me. "Speaking of..." She said as I fury my eyebrows before turning around to see Austin coming up to our section is his uniform.

I can see the sweat on his forehead and arms from the practice but he smiles when he sees me. "You mind taking a walk with me, Amy?" He asked me in front of the whole team as everyone then ooo'd with smirks as I blush while Kira teasingly bumps my arm. "Um, sure. That would be nice." I reply getting up and starting my walk with him.

"So, how are you? I know it's only been a couple of hours since I last seen you but-"

"It's fine, Austin." I say with a smile. "I'm good. And you?"

"Great. Really great." He said with a smile looking down which made me smile even more because I knew the reason behind it was because our date tonight.

"Does everyone know about it? Your cheer team seemed to be teasing you a bit." He said with a chuckle as I shake my head embarrassed with a laugh. "Oh my god, no. They are just idiots. Only my close friends know. I guess they are just observing us and it's not really the hardest thing in the world to realize we, ya know... like each other." I said as he blushed. "Yeah, I wonder why it took us so long." He said as we both laugh.

"I am really excited about tonight. I know it's going to be great." I tell him still thinking about Cassidy's advice about sharing my interest out loud. "Me too. Beautiful date with an even more beautiful girl." He says as I giggle.

"Okay, you must have a sweeping girls off their feet book because you say too much of the right things that I'm starting to think I should be worried." I say as he chuckled. "Don't be. I'm just a charmer." He told me as I nodded agreeing. "You're telling me." I say wrapping my arms around his neck.

It doesn't shock him like last time which makes me happy that he feels normal and comfortable with me. I can see the whole team spying on us but I could care less because Austin and me is the only thing that matters at the moment.

"You make me happy, Russo." He said holding my cheeks and kissing my forehead as I close my eyes with the feeling of his touch. "Ditto, Moon. Ditto..." I say as we just stand there holding each other in our arms peacefully.

*Time Skip*

Austin's POV

I'm at lunch with Dallas, Dez, Amy and Carrie. I know Carrie doesn't have our lunch period but she decided to skip her class today to spend it with Dez. Yeah, they have a cheesy romance. Kind of cute I guess. Also, Trish isn't here because she's face timing Jace in the courtyard because the lunch room is too loud and crowded.

"So, what happened to you visiting Cass today?" Dez asked Dallas taking a sip of his drink. "Oh yeah. You said you were skipping school to see her. I didn't think you'd actually come back." I said as he looked awkward. "Oh god, what happened doofus?" Dez said making us all laugh.

"Alright, I went to her house. Her mom answered the door and I told her I wanted to check up on Cass. Mrs. Jones says and I quote 'Dallas, I love you like a son and I'm happy that you are such a great boyfriend to my daughter but if you don't get your tall ass back to school, I'll beat you myself.' So, I ran back here." He finished as we all bust out laughing cracking up.

"Dudes, it's not funny. I was genuinely terrified." He said doing a shiver.

"I would have paid to see that beat down." Carrie said with a giggle.

"Same here." Amy agreed.

"You guys are the worst." He said going back to eating his food ignoring us.

Dez and Carrie start talking about some weird project they are doing together in a class and I look at Amy who makes a funny face to me making me laugh. I shake my head as she smiles putting her face down when I lift her chin.

"Pretty faces deserve to be shown to the world. Don't be so selfish." I said as she blushed heavily looking into my eyes. "You're sweet." She said with a giggle and I shrug. "I try." I reply as she gently rubs my cheek looking at me with adoration.

Ally's POV

We've been in music class for a while listening to a lot of people volunteer to cover music. I'm in the corner right now talking to Austin about things in our lives. "No way that happened." I said as he was shaking his head with a smile. "I know. I know! It was so embarrassing. I don't think I'll live that down ever." He said making me laugh as he stared at me.

"What, Mr. Moon?" I asked as he licked his lips with a smile.

"I love your laugh." He complimented which made me blush.

"I love your face." I replied back as he chuckled blushing as well.

"That's nice to know from the girl I'm dating." He said as I raise my eyebrows realizing what he said. "Dating. Wow. I guess we are huh?" I said with a smile as he nodded. "Yup. It's finally happening." He said holding my hand as I intertwined them.

I look back at the class where two people finished performing when I see Dez, Dallas and Trish looking in our direction with all smirks and I blush heavily quickly looking away. "Any more volunteers before class is over?" Our teacher asked as Austin looked my way. "Oh no. I don't even know what to sing." I said shaking my head. "I'll sing with you. Plus, I got the perfect song." He said as I sighed before nodding going along with it.

We both stand up as volunteers as the teacher smiles pleased giving us the mics. "Song?" She asked as Austin went over there and put it on and when I saw the title, I smiled because this is one of my favorite songs to karaoke too.

[Amy]
Whoa oh
Whoa oh
Whoa oh

[Austin]
Woahhhh

[Amy]
When I saw you over there
I didn't mean to stare
But my mind was everywhere
I wanna know you

Gonna guess that you're the kind
To say what's on your mind
But you listen when I have something to show you

There's a mark above your eye
You got it in July
Fighting for your sister's reputation
You remember people's names
And valentines are lame
[Austin]
So I bring you flowers just for no occasion, oh

[Amy]
You smile, never shout
You stand out in a crowd
You make the best of every situation
Correct me if I'm wrong
You're fragile and you're strong
A beautiful and perfect combination

[Austin and Amy]
Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh
I wanna know you
Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh
I wanna go there where you go
I wanna find out what you know
And maybe someday down the road
Sit back and say to myself.
I like how you are with me
In our future history
And maybe someday down the road
Sit back and say to myself,
"Yeah, I thought so."

[Austin]
Yeah I thought so, whoa, yeah

We finish off and the class cheers loudly especially Trish, Dallas and Dez being a little extra making us both laugh. Everyone packs up and leaves when I place my backpack on, Austin comes over and stops me.

"I guess I'll see you tonight?" He said with an eager smile as I nodded just as excited as he was.

"Yes, you will." I reply back with flirty eyes, leaning in and softly kissing his cheek.

Austin smiles pulling me into a tight hug which I return comfortably embracing the moment and how right it feels to be in his arms. We pull away and smile to each other before going our separate ways.

*Time Skip*

Austin's POV

"So, you are gonna take my advice, right? No over the top stuff, just being yourself?" I hear Dez's voice echo from my phone on speaker as I fix my suits tie. "Dez, I love you buddy but I know what I'm doing. This potential relationship with Amy is the most important thing to me right now and I'm gonna do what I have to do to make it perfect." I told him.

"Austin, what do you mean? I really hope you are doing anything like-"

"Dez, I gotta go. I don't wanna keep her waiting. I'll call you afterwards if I'm not tired." I tell him hanging up and looking in the mirror.

I smile at the expensive rented suit with my hair gelled back nicely. She's gonna love this and feel like she's home again surrounded by royalty. Now, all I gotta do is go to the company and get what I bought for the night and it will completely blow her mind. This is gonna be a great night.

Ally's POV

"Amy, please just let me help!" Cassidy pouted loudly again as I laid her back down. "No! You are way too sick and you need to worry about getting better." I told her for the hundredth time as she groaned banging her head back on a pillow as I laugh.

"But you know fashion is my passion! This is your first date with Austin and it has to be perfect." She said as I start stripping my clothes off. "It will. Trust me, I have a plan." I said smiling to myself in the mirror as she looked confused. "A plan? What are you talking about?" She said before coughing a little. "God, I feel like I could die-" She said before it went quiet.

I turn around quickly worried. "Cass? Cass!" I yell running over to her now passed out body. I feel her pulse and sigh with relief that she's breathing. I look to the drawer next to her bed and pick up the medicine and read the warnings with drowsiness as number 1.

I giggle to myself shaking my head at how knocked out she is. I rubbed her head before covering her up with the blanket since it's pretty chilly in here from the air conditioner. I go into the bathroom and take off the rest of my clothes before getting in the shower.

I've been thinking all day about tonight. Everything has been going through my mind and even though Trish gave great advice, I'm not gonna follow it. I really like Austin and I don't wanna lose him because of a wrong perspective of me. He needs to know how down to earth I am so he won't think I'm high maintenance or prissy. I don't wanna mess this up so I'm gonna change my image down a little so he will feel better about the whole thing.

When I'm done out the shower, I put a bra and underwear on before looking in my part of the closet grabbing my gray sweatpants and putting them on. Then I reach for a white plain t shirt that runs a little big, okay a lot bigger than me. Now, that I think about it, it might be Dallas's shirt that he lets Cassidy wear. Whatever. Lastly, I put on Cassidy's ugg boots.

I look in the mirror and shiver with slight disgust because this is definitely not date material no matter how adorable I look in it. But I eventually smile because this will show Austin how down to earth I am and he won't question my intentions.

I wear my hair out without brushing it and leave all makeup out of it. Lucky, I'm still secure without it and not like other girls who need it everywhere they go. I look at my phone to see if I missed any calls or texts from Austin. I know we live next door from each other but shouting from the balcony is just freaking tacky. I then get a text that he's outside.

I screech in excitement before covering my mouth remembering Cassidy was asleep. I leave out the door and close it gently before heading down the steps. I walk slowly and nervously to the door before opening it and what I see shocks me to the core.

Right in front of me, was Austin in a very expensive looking suit on a carriage with two horses in front of it attached. My jaw drops in awe of the scene as he smiles widely before he sees me and my outfit. "Hey, Amy. You look...nice." He said with a smile slightly confused.

I awkwardly laugh walking up to the carriage. "Thanks. Wow, Austin. This is...wow." I said looking at it as he smiled uncomfortably trying to handle the ropes attached to the horses. "Yeah, it's something I normally do when I have the time." He said unbelievable. "Really?" I say scratching my horrendous hair as he stuck his hand out for me.

"Maybe you should get in. I don't have the greatest grip right now." He said with a struggle.

"Right!" I say taking it, stepping up and sitting next to him.

This is not at all what I expected from him. Horses? Really? This is way too much. Way over the top. I don't understand why he thought it would be something I wanted. Hopefully, the night only goes up from here because this is not a great start. Awkward and uncomfortable are much more fitting words.

Austin's POV

By her face, she doesn't seem to be into the carriage thing. Maybe she's just in shock and surprised which is good right? Yeah, she just didn't expect this from me. I just don't understand why she's not dressed up at all for out date? She didn't even do her hair or makeup. Not that she needs it, but it looks like she just threw on clothes she goes to sleep in. Never mind the shirt that's like 3x her size! It's almost as if she wasn't even willing to try to look nice for tonight.

Man, I really hope the night goes better than this because this is not a good start. This is the worst start. But I'm hopeful we'll be able to turn it around.

Ally's POV

"So...you look really handsome." I compliment Austin as he smiles before groaning from trying to control the horses that are pretty wild. "Thanks. You too." He said as the air turned really awkward. "That suit is really shiny. It looks pretty expensive. You didn't have to buy that for tonight." I told him feeling bad. "Oh, it's fine. It's not like I rented it or anything..." He said quickly scratching his head before stopping the carriage.

"We're here." He said stopping it as nice as he could but it was an abrupt halt which made my purse fall out onto the sidewalk. "Oops, sorry!" He said as I got out along with him. "It's fine." I say as he picks it up handing it back to me.

I then take a look at the place we are in front of and my mouth drops. "Austin, what are we doing here?" I ask baffled. "Impressive right?" He asked with a smirk as I look strange. "Yeah, if you were Kanye West." I said as he looks offended. "Wow." He replied as I shook my head coming up to him. "No, I meant this place is way too expensive. It's a 5 star restaurant. You do not have to spend that much on me." I told him as he held my hands in front of him.

"There is no such thing as too much for my girl." He said with a smile as I did too though it wasn't sincere because it all felt so wrong. I know he can't afford this and if he can, it's because he did something in order too. I don't understand why this place is necessary. I would have been fine with McDonald's honestly.

I wrap my arm around Austin's as we walk in getting tons of looks from rich and uppity people because of me and the way I'm dressed. I'm in sweats and a t shirt for god sake with awful puffy hair all over the place. A server comes up to us with a smile and jumps back scared a little from me as I internally groan while Austin wraps his arm around me.

"Is there anything you wanna say?" Austin challenged him as the man quickly shook his head still scarred.

"Nope, nothing at all sir." He replied which made me smile at Austin's protective side over me even if I look a hot mess.

"Good. I have a reservation for two under Moon." He informed the man as he checked nodding with confirmation.

"Yes. Mr. Moon. Right this way." He told him as we followed holding hands getting so many stares as people who looked at me with disgust. Ugh, they need to mind their damn business honestly. We go by a table with a baby in their mom's lap and she begins crying when she sees me.

Oh my god, I made a baby cry. Do I look that horrible? Jesus. We take our seats after he tells us someone will be over soon. We look at each other and smile even though things turn awkward again. "You look pretty. Don't worry about anyone else." He said sweetly making me blush looking down. "Thanks. I'm not worrying about anyone else. This is our night. Finally." I say lowly looking in his eyes as he smiles. "Finally." He repeated holding my hand.

Suddenly, a very pretty blonde girl comes up to the table with a note pad as I notice she's the waitress. Damn it. It couldn't have been someone, I don't know...less gorgeous. "Hey, can I take your-" She pauses for a second when she takes a look at me. Great. Again. "drink order..." She finished off looking back at Austin who faced me.

"What do you want, Amy?" He asked me which made me happy because whenever I went on dates before with guys I didn't like, they always tried ordering for me. "I'll take a sprite please." I told her as she wrote it down. "Water for me." Austin said as she added that. "I'll be back in 5 minutes." She said with a wink to Austin before leaving. Wow. Just wow. I won't even mention it considering I'm sure he didn't even notice.

I think about what Austin ordered. Water. He told me like a month ago, that he hated water because it had no flavor and he would only ever drink it because it keeps him healthy but even then it still sucked so why would he order it now? I don't get it.

I guess I shouldn't judge considering, I ordered soda. Don't get me wrong, I love soda but it makes me burp heavily that's why I never drank it in public or on dates but I ordered it purposely tonight. If I'm burping tonight, it will even further show Austin that I'm a normal girl. It's brilliant, I know.

Austin's POV

God, I can't believe I ordered water. I hate it so much but if this is what it takes to get on Amy's level and to show her that I can be classy, than I'm gonna sacrifice because I like her way too much. The girl comes back with our drinks that I'm not looking forward too but I'll get through it for Amy.

"Are you ready to order?" She asked with a smile looking just at me.

"We both are. I think." I say facing Amy who had been looking at the menu for a while.

"Oh yeah, I am. I'll have the hungry man spaghetti special." She told her shocking me.

"I'll have the same thing." I said as she added it down.

When the girl left, I faced Amy impressed. "I'm not gonna lie. I figured you were more of a salad girl. The hungry man spaghetti special is a big meal. You sure you can handle it?" I asked her making sure. "Of course. I know I'm a tiny girl Austin, but don't underestimate me." She said sounding a little unsure of herself but I ignore it. "Okay then." I say with a smile.

"What?" Amy said as she noticed I was staring at her.

"I'm just happy...we're finally doing this." I admit to her as she awkwardly laughs.

"Even with me looking like this?" She asked picking at her hair as I chuckled.

"Even looking like that." I reply truthfully as she blushed looking down when I noticed a leaf in her hair.

I go to get it out and when I do and she realizes what it is and gasp. "Okay, it's official. I'm gross." She said shaking her head at herself. "You're beautiful." I said meaning it looking in her eyes as she glanced at my lips for a second and I took that as hint to lean it and when we were seconds away from locking lips-

"Food's here." The girl says pretty loudly which makes me think she did it on purpose. Amy and I sigh sitting back but I don't stress because I know their will be plenty of opportunities now that we are dating with no more interruptions.

She puts the food down in front of us and it looks delicious. Amy looks at it and gulps at the huge amount which makes me chuckle to myself at her adorableness. "Thanks." We both say simultaneously to the woman who looked only about 2 years older than us. "Mmm." She replied with a smile not leaving while continuing to stare at me.

Amy and I look at each other a little creeped out. "Um...did you need anything?" I asked as she snapped out of it. "Oh, no. Haha. Um, I'm gonna let you guys eat." She said awkwardly leaving as Amy laughs shaking her head. "What?" I say with a smile.

"You don't get tired of it?" She asked.

"Tired of what?"

"Austin." She said giving me a look as I laugh.

"I get use to it. Plus, I never minded pretty girls talking to me." I said as she raised her eyebrows. "Until I met you of course. They all go out the window when I'm looking at you." I told her honestly.

"Yeah, I'm a prize right now." She joked as we laughed beginning to eat.

I look at the water and close my eyes not wanting to do this but it's whatever. I start to drink it for a while before putting it down with a fake smile on my face as she looks at me strangely. "That was...delicious." I say as she ignores my weirdness.

I watch as she picks with her food before picking some up with a fork. Then she stops strangely looking as if she's thinking about something. Suddenly, she dives both her bare hands into the spaghetti sloppily eating it as I gasp a little backing up.

She makes loud noises while slopping it down as it all messily rubs all over her face and some in her hair and I scrunch my face up in disgust because this is hands down the most unattractive thing I've ever seen in my life. She's acting like a freaking animal.

She then sips down a lot of her soda, and burps loudly where people turn around and look at her in disgust and she laughs at it before diving back into her food.

After a while, she looks back up at me with a smile and full mouth of spaghetti. "Bet you thought I was a prissy eater huh?" She smirked with flirting eyebrows. "Um...no. I didn't..." I said looking around uncomfortable as she noticed the mood change and quickly wiped her face clean with a napkin laughing awkwardly.

"Sorry...I thought it would be kind of funny and relatable." She admitted as I fury my eyebrows.

"Relatable? Is that how you see me? A gross animal?" I say offended as she scoffed.

"Are you calling me a gross animal?" She asked folding her arms against her chest.

"Well, a second ago, I can't say anything otherwise." I reply as she gasp slightly before shaking her head.

"I'm done with my food. Can we leave now?" She said upset.

"I'm not done mine because I didn't slop it down like you." I said a little smartly quickly regretting it.

"Sorry, that was ru-"

"No, just finish your food. It's fine." She said even though I could tell it hurt her.

I finish what's left of my food while Amy sits there in silence playing a game on her phone even though the awkward tension was still there. The check comes and I almost choke on air as Amy raises her eyebrows. "It's a lot...right?" She said making a 'I told you so' face as I shake my head.

"Nope. I'm just surprised...that it's so cheap." I say unbelievable while paying the bill when the girl takes it winking at me and thanking me. Once I'm done, we get up and leave walking out the door when I stop her.

"I'm sorry for dinner. That was not how I assumed the night would go." I told her sincerely as she sighed.

"It's fine. It's my fault too. I was being weird." She said before we started laughing and headed back onto the carriage.

"I wanted to stop by the pond if you don't mind?" I asked Amy yanking the chain for the horses to turn. "No, that sounds nice." She told me as we arrived there less than 5 minutes. I helped her out when she almost fell from the height but I caught her. "I'm kind of clumsy." She said as I shook my head. "It doesn't bother me. I told you I'd always catch you when you fall." I repeated making her smile as we hold hands walking down a pathway.

Ally's POV

As we continue to walk, I notice lights lighting up with every move we make. I get confused and look at Austin who just smiles. I think it's really sweet until three guys with violins come up playing some instrumental music.

I smile at him to show him I'm appreciative but this is too much. I honestly feel so uncomfortable because this is not Austin. He's not into this kind of music and neither am I so why would he assume that I am? We sit down on a bench as the guys continue to play in the background.

"What's wrong? Do you not like it?" He asked worried.

"Love it..." I say moving some of my hair out the way looking around.

"Good. I knew you would. It's your type of stuff right?" He said with a smile as I fury my eyebrows confused because he was completely wrong.

"Actually, Austin. This all is a little much-"

"Wait. Come here." He cut me off standing up taking my hand as we walked to a bridge that led in front of the pond.

"Why are we standing here?" I asked curious.

"Just wait a few seconds..." He said excited before looking at his watch checking the time.

"Alright. Look!" He shouted as I looked into the night sky to see a blimp going by that says "Amy Russo has my heart. -Austin Moon."

My mouth gaps in shock as I turn to Austin. "I can't believe you did that." I say as he smiled shrugging his shoulders. "I know, I'm pretty awesome." He said with a cute smile but I ignore it. "No, I mean I really can't believe you did that. Since when are you into that stuff?" I asked completely baffled.

He looks at me hurt and offended. "Why are you being like this? All night, you have been trying to downgrade everything nice I've been doing for you." He said getting upset. "I'm not trying too purposely but it's just so out of your element. You're not like this. You don't like this over the top stuff." I responded back as he scoffed.

"What about you?!" He said as I shrugged confused. "What about me." I say as he widens his eyes. "You do realize you came on our date wearing sweatpants, a t shirt way too big for you and ugg boots. Not to mention, your hair all over the place." He mentioned as I fold my arms against my chest.

"You said I was beautiful either way!"

"You are! You'll always be beautiful to me, Amy. But...we both know this isn't you! You are into fashion, you don't order soda because you find burping in public disgusting, and you hate messy eaters because of a scarring past experience." He said as I noticed how much he knew me but it still hurt me because he was being a hypocrite. I guess I started it...

"Look, I did this for you!"

"Well, me too-" He is cut off when he falls back into the pond.

"Austin!" I scream bending down when he comes above the water.

His hair is all messy and I would have found this moment completely adorable if the whole night wasn't a complete disaster. I hold my hand out to help him but he ignores it and just gets up on his own with a sigh before going over to the people playing music. "You can all go now. The night is over." He said sadly which made me feel the exact same way.

He paid them off and they left as we begin to walk back to the carriage. "You spent a lot of money tonight. I feel bad..." I admit as he shrugged not facing my way. "Well, if I'm being honest I did spend most of my allowance." He said which made me feel even worse. "I'm not a loser. I don't have a job because my time is usually taken up by football so my parents have sympathy on me and give me money every week." He explained even though he didn't have too. "I would never think you're a loser." I told him honestly but he didn't respond, he just sighed.

Why would he think something like that? Was that what he was trying to do all night? Impress me with fancy things and spending lots of money?

We arrive back to the carriage. Austin comes over to my side to help me on, but right before we do, the horses take off by themselves racing down the street. Both of our eyes open in shock. "Oh my god!" I yell as Austin runs his hands through his hair. "What the hell just happened?!" He said moving in circles.

He took a breath before taking out his phone and calling the place who owned the carriages and horses while we begin to walk because we had no way to get home but by foot. We walk for about 10 minutes as he is still on the phone with the company yelling when we past an old man mowing his front lawn.

"Wait a second." Austin said putting the person on hold. "Sir." Austin said towards the older man who faced him while I look confused. "Do you mind?" He asked motioning towards his soaking body from his fall into the pond. The old man shrugged before blowing the lawn mower towards him to dry Austin off. In the meantime, leaves and dirt are being blown in my already messy and wild hair. I cough constantly covering my face until they're done.'

"There ya go, young man." The older man said as Austin smiled a bit appreciated. "Thanks, sir." He said grateful as the man nodded before facing me. "Sorry about the stuff blown in your hair. But it's not like it was a prize before, right?" He said not meaning to offend me but I scoff anyway offended.

Austin chuckled walking away as I catch up to him. "That's not funny." I said insulted from his laughing. "Come on, Amy. He's an old man. I'm sure he didn't mean to hurt your feelings." He said taking up for him as I roll my eyes as we walk the 10 more minutes to get home.

"God, my feet hurt..." I comment lowly to myself as Austin finally finishes his conversation with the carriage company. "Apparently, their horses running off happens quite often." He said in disbelief. "You would think they would have mentioned that!" He said shaking his head as we stop in front of our houses.

"Yeah...that sucks." I say not really caring about the situation anymore. "Well, I'm gonna get money back so at least the nights not a complete disaster." He said as I nod with an awkward smile. "Yeah, that's great. Congrats." I say scratching the back of my neck feeling highly uncomfortable.

"Well, tonight has been...interesting." Austin said as I internally roll my eyes because we both know that this was the worst date of all dates. It was so bad that I'm pretty sure it will go down in history. "Yeah, thanks so much for tonight. I'm gonna see you tomorrow." I say walking away quickly not wanting to be in this environment anymore.

I close the door as quick as possible, thankful to be home. Then I lean my head against the door when I realize how heartbroken I am that the night went the exact opposite of how I pictured it to be. A single tears leaves my eyes and falls down my cheek.

It's just not meant to be.

Austin's POV

After Amy walks in the house, I do the same. Thank god, the night is finally over. I take off my jacket and sit down on my couch and sigh exhausted from the night. Then I realize how hurt I am that the night went so differently than I wanted it too. I have been waiting for this for so long and now that it came, it turned out to be so bad. I would have never guessed this ending to our story.

Amy was the girl I always wanted because she felt like my other half so I don't understand how this night went so badly. I tried everything and nothing seemed to work for us no matter how hard I tried sweeping her off her feet and impressing her. I don't know what we did wrong.

I put my head into my hands sadly not wanting to lose the girl of my dreams but this time it seems like it's not up to me anymore.

It's just not meant to be.

END OF CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
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