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Ally's POV
Ugh. I'm really struggling right now. And no, it has nothing to do with the Austin situation. I've been trying to get that moment out of my head ever since it happened. Though, I'm not naive. I know I'll have to talk about it at sometime with him.
Anyway, what I'm really stressing about is my wig. I'm no longer able to wear the cap that held my real hair in before I placed the wig on. It's because there is now tearing and holes because of the frequent every day use. I should have known this would happen after a few months but I'm not a wig expert.
So, just now I set an alarm to remind me later to go buy a new one. I have no other choice but to wear the wig without it today and I'm just gonna hope and pray that it doesn't go flying off because if it does, I am totally exposed.
I decide to leave my wig straight today, clean my contacts and place them in nicely. Cassidy left a little earlier than me to spend the day with Dallas. Oh, I forgot to tell you. It's the weekend. Cassidy had a cheesy surprise for Dallas and decided to show it to him. Hey, I'm not judging. I wish I was doing that with my boyfriend now but nope because we had a stupid fight. Oh no. That is a total bummer to think about. Mood ruined.
"You okay, Amy?" I hear Cassidy's mother ask as I come down the steps.
"Oh, good morning Miss Jones! And...I'm fine." I say enthusiastically going into the kitchen with her.
"Good morning. But Amy, you know as a girl too I know when a girl says she is fine, it means she is not fine at all." She said with a look and I smiled a little with a sigh.
"I had a big fight with my boyfriend yesterday."
"Mind if I ask what about?"
"Some girl. Actually, not just some girl. His ex Brittany." I tell her.
"Brittany? The crazy one?" She asked as I look at her stunned.
"You know her?"
"Oh, yeah. I remember when Austin dated her for a couple weeks then I found out they broke up through Cassidy because I wondered where she disappeared too. Then for a long while, she was stalking him and he even called the cops a few times. Cassidy and I always had front seats to a creepy show." She said tilting her head with the horrible memories drinking some of her coffee.
"Wow. I would have scared myself living next to someone who's being stalked to death."
"Yeah, it wasn't a great feeling. So, why were you two arguing about her? She left town months ago."
"She's back, Miss Jones. My boyfriend's obsessive ex girlfriend is back."
"Oh my god, since when?"
"Yesterday. The thing is, she apologized to Austin in front of our entire group of friends with a whole explanation about her being in therapy because her mom sent her there after finding out all the things she had done and the way she was acting out."
"Therapy is exactly what that girl needed." She responded with a nod.
"I don't believe her."
"Well, what did she say the reason for her obsession was?"
"She said her therapist explained it was triggered by neglectfulness from her parents. They don't focus or show her enough love so she finds a person, and reflects her whole attention on to them." I explained as Miss Jones sat down in front of me.
"I can believe that." She answered as I looked confused.
"Why?"
"I didn't meet her parents but I've seen them once at a teacher parent conference. They couldn't have been less interested in her grades, projects or teachers. They looked around uncomfortably not wanting to be there and I've never seen someone check their watches so many times in an hour. I even overheard a conversation once when they were walking out the door. Brooke had showed them a medal she had earned on the swim team and they said 'good job' without making eye contact with the girl. I'm just saying, people like us are grateful enough to have parents that actually care about us, and we forget that others aren't so fortunate." She explained as that took a whole turn on my theory.
I mean, I still don't believe Brittany has changed. But I guess she was telling the truth about the neglectful part because Miss Jones would never lie.
"That's really sad, Miss Jones. I didn't know that."
"Did you ask or try to talk to her?"
"Yes, because talking to your boyfriend's ex is always a goal." I say sarcastically as we both giggle.
"You know what I mean. Actually see for yourself if she's okay."
"No, because I don't need too. I think she still wants Austin but he doesn't realize it. That's why we fought."
"Wow. He actually forgave her?" She asked stunned.
"Why are you shocked that he forgave her but you want me too?" I asked confused.
"No, I just thought it wouldn't be that easy for him considering everything she has done."
"That's what I said! But no, he wants to be a better person and forgive people and blah blah blah!" I say as she chuckles putting her coffee down and scooting it over to me.
"Drink. You're stressed." She said as I sigh taking it.
"It just feels like I care about him so much...but he just doesn't see it that way. I'm just a jealous girlfriend to him." I say as she looks at me sympathetically. "I don't know...maybe I am. I just like him so much." I tell her as she looks at me before smiling.
"What?"
"You wanna know something?"
"Sure."
"I have never in all the years I've known Austin smile and be happy with the way he is with you. His eyes lights up when you come into view and he's lighter on his feet. I've seen girls come and go for a very long time but you are the first time, I thought wow. This may actually be different." She told me as I smiled looking down before looking at her.
"Really?" I ask as my heart beats faster because it's the exact same way I feel about him.
"Yeah, Amy. He's your first real boyfriend isn't he?" She asked curious.
"Yes. How did you know?"
"I could just tell. Amy, you need to know that fights like these are completely normal. Break ups should not happen over things that can be easily solved. Communication is always the key to a successful relationship, Amy. Because if you're not speaking about the way you feel, what is the point?" She advised as I took another sip of the coffee.
"Thank you so much, Miss Jones. You know, I overslept purposely so I could avoid Austin as long as possible. Then I got dressed when I have zero plans to go anywhere. But now I'm gonna go out and do something. It is a beautiful Saturday after all, and I'm not gonna waste it being sad and gloomy." I tell her as she smiles with a proud nod.
"There she is. I'm proud of you, Amy."
"Thanks Miss Jones." I say standing up to go somewhere I was gonna think of on the way.
"But Amy before you go. Do you mind taking out the trash first? I have to wash these dishes." She said as I nodded.
"Sure thing." I say taking the two trash bags and walking out the door onto the front porch.
When I go to the side of the house, putting the trash bags in the trash cans, I see Austin's door open revealing him and Brittany coming out. They smile at each other and say goodbye when he turns to go back inside but stops when he sees me.
I ignore it, and head back onto the porch when he quickly jogs over when I begin to open the door.
"Hey, hey. Babe, wait." He said as I sigh turning to him.
"What?" I ask not rudely, but lowly.
"It's not what you think. We were just having another study session because we didn't get to finish the one yesterday." He told me.
"You don't have to explain yourself to me, Austin. I believe you." I said trying to go in the house another time but he stops me again.
"If you believe me, why are you ignoring me?"
"What is there to say?" I say more upset as he just looks at me.
"I mean it, Austin. What is there to say after what happened yesterday? Because I can't find a way to start off that conversation but if you know the how, please show me." I say sarcastically as he sighs feeling down about the other day.
"How about starting with sorry?" He said as I looked at him in the eyes.
"I'm sorry for getting so angry that it caused me to scare you. I don't ever want to scare you." He said getting closer and placing one hand on my face. "I'm sorry too." I reply as he looks at me a little stunned because I have so much pride. "I'm sorry for overreacting to something I don't really understand yet..." I say trailing off because I'm not good with admitting I'm wrong.
Austin notices and chuckles. "So, are we good?" He asked with hopefulness in his eyes. "You tell me." I said leaning up and kissing him as he instantly kissed me back wrapping his hands around me as I deepen it pulling him closer than ever.
The fight has only happened yesterday, but I missed his lips against mine so much. Our mouths move perfectly together before slowly pulling away with smiles on each of our faces. "Even if it's only been a day, I missed you." He said which made me happy inside. "Ditto." I say kissing him one more time before hugging him while we both sighed into it satisfied that we had made up.
"There's something I never got the chance to ask you yesterday." He said as we pulled away when I make a confused face. "What is it?" I asked curious. "My parents and I want you to come over to dinner tonight so you can finally get that proper meeting." He told me and then a wide smile comes across my face. "Really?" I asked giggling and he smiles knowing how long I've waited for this. "Yes. It is long overdue and you deserve better than to be a mystery. Even if you are still one to me." He said as I smiled kissing him again.
"I would love too."
"Good. What time?"
"It's at 6. I apologize in advance if they embarrass you or me." He said making me laugh.
"I thought you said they were really chill?" I asked amused.
"Trust me, they are. It's just...any parents can become embarrassing when they are meeting their kids boyfriend or girlfriend."
"Okay, I'll be fine either way cause I have you." I say as he smiles leaning down and kissing me before noticing my outfit.
"Whoa, you look very dressed up. Going somewhere?" He asked as I chuckled. "Not originally no, but I decided to go out. I just have no idea where though." I say as he nods. "Well, I need some help with that Ally Dawson project so can you lend a hand before you go out? I'll even go with you if you'll have me." He said with a smile.
"I don't think that's a good idea, babe."
"Me going out with you?" He asked a little sad.
"No. Me helping you with that project. I mean I'm working on mine too and I'm struggling myself." I say and it wasn't a complete lie. I'm still trying to find out who I am and my exact purpose in life.
"Babe, that's even better! We can help each other! Come on, please?" He pleased and I couldn't say no to that face. "Okay, fiiiine." I respond as he cheers picking me up as I laugh while I wrap my arms around his neck and my legs around his waist and he walks us over to his house opening the door.
"Your parents aren't home, right? This would be an awkward position to see us in." I say as he laughs shaking his head. "No, they headed out to work this morning. They are the owners of the mattress business." He told me as I nodded getting down gently. "Oh, right." I reply looking around realizing I've never had the chance to really see Austin's house. I've only really seen his room and the one time I ran down his stairs and out the door once not getting a good glance.
It's really nice. A little similar to Cassidy's but different in it's own way. "You hungry? I can make you a sandwich." Austin offered. "Actually, yes. I haven't eaten anything yet." I tell him as he nods going in his kitchen.
When he does, I overthink this Ally Dawson project. I can't believe I have to help my boyfriend with a project on me. It makes me think about how I haven't still told him who I am and for good reason. I mean how can I after he told me that he liked me the way I was. I guess I'm being selfish. Totally selfish but Austin means the world to me and I don't wanna lose him.
"Here, babe." Austin said coming out the kitchen handing me a sandwich on a plate. "Thank you." I say sweetly. "No problem. Let's go upstairs." He said as I nod and follow him up to his room where I sit on his bed and he goes to his book bag.
"Okay, this is what I have so far." He said taking out his laptop and a writing he had saved. "She was put in a choir at a very young age, her best friend is a childhood friend named Raina Watson, and she lost her dad when she was two years old. Just like you...coincidence huh?" He says as I nod my head with an awkward smile.
"Anyway, it's mostly only past stuff. It's hard finding something from the present. Well, ya know before she disappeared." He said as I sighed and decided to just say something because I had to help regardless. "Well, did you try watching her interviews at least?" I asked him.
"I've seen plenty, but they don't seem..."
"Don't seem what?"
"Authentic, is the word I'm looking for I guess."
"What makes you think so?"
"The answers don't really seem like her true opinion about things or herself. Almost as if they are someone else's. Which doesn't surprise me considering she's a celebrity and most of them are fake. But I'm really trying to give her a chance and come into this with an open mind because that's what Miss Monroe wanted."
"I understand you're struggle but you can't force something nice about someone. If you think she is fake, then write what you found. At least you tried." I said shocking myself that I was encouraging my boyfriend to actually write that about me. I guess it's because I know it's true. The answers he was talking about were not mine. They were my team's. I wish I had the balls to fight for my truth like I do now.
"That's the thing, babe. I think she may be a little fake but I don't think she's a bad person. I don't want that to be my review on her. I mean this girl-" He cuts himself off going to his other power point on her. Sorry, me. "has donated to over 30 different charities to kids with disabilities, cancer, or just completely homeless." He says as he shows me pictures of myself with kids. "And look at this..." He said pointing to my face talking to a kid. "These are the only times I've seen her smile and it actually seem real." He said as I smiled to myself. "This is something I think she actually enjoyed doing. What if she's just the product of someone else and never been able to express who she really is?" He asked and it was the first time someone was truly interested in me and curious about finding out my real deal.
"Wow." I just say staring at him in awe.
"What?" He asked clueless not knowing what it is.
"I'm just...amazed by you." I say as a small smile forms on his face putting his laptop down.
"Yeah, how so?" He asked curious.
"You're not just looking at this project one sided. You see multiple layers behind this girl and I think it's great that you want to find out what really makes her...her."
"At first, I'll admit I just wanted a good grade but the more research I did on her, the more interested I got in her. It really makes me wonder about her disappearance. Maybe Cassidy is right. Maybe she did run away but if that's the case, she could be anywhere in the world." He commented.
"That's true..." I say taking a bite out of my sandwich.
"You're adorable, you know that?" He asked with a smile kissing me.
"Babe, I have sandwich mouth!"
"I don't care." He said pecking me with kisses all over my face causing me to giggle.
"Hey, you wanted me to help you with your project. Get to it!" I said as he pouted like a baby. "Fine." He said going back to his laptop and writing down a lot of notes from our discussion.
"So, what's your thought about her? You're never really vocal about it."
"Miss Monroe said not to share opinions." I used as an excuse.
"Come on, babe. I promise your opinion won't affect mine." He told me as I sighed.
"Okay, well I think the same thing as you." I tell him.
"Really?"
"Yeah. She seems like a really misunderstood young woman who's probably really struggling. She seems like she has the world but hasn't found her purpose yet." I say speaking about myself.
"Great minds think alike." He said making me laugh.
"Well, I just wonder how I'm gonna put together two contrast perspectives into one project." He said worried about it. "Hey." I said making me put one hand on his shoulder. "Knowing you has shown me that you are capable of more things than an average person. You are smart enough to figure it out. Don't stress it. I know you are gonna be great." I tell him as he just leans in and kisses me.
When he pulls away, he just stares at me in the eyes. "You're amazing, you know that?" He asked as I smiled shyly. "I try." I said as we both leaned in this time starting to make out slowly and passionately. For the first time, I'm the one who asks for tongue entrance first and he smiles into it accepting. We fall back into the bed and he gets on top of me as we get more into the kiss as I wrap my legs around his waist.
Austin begins to slowly kiss my neck and I smile at how good it feels and I feel myself start to feel turned on again like I did at the carnival but I'm still not ready to do that yet. "Um, I think I should go." I said as he pulled away from my neck looking down at me. "Why?" He asked sadly.
"Well, I have to go get ready for dinner with your parents."
"But it's only 4."
"And the dinner is at 6. Babe, you know girls take forever to get ready. Especially when it involves meeting their boyfriend's parents." I said as he sighed sitting up as I did too. "Fine. Go ahead." He said as I stood up but placing both my hands on the side of his face.
"I'm sorry..." I say as he pulls me closer by my waist. "Don't be. Thank you for helping me. I'll see you later." He said as I leaned down kissing him one last time before leaving.
When I leave his house, I make sure he doesn't see me go in mine because I'm actually not going too. I know what you're thinking. Well, where the hell are you going? I find myself at a Flores shop. I pick out a nice one for Austin's mom and another for someone else. Then I go to the post office and wrap it in a box handing it to the person at the front desk.
Before I leave, I'm called back. "Um, young lady?" The front desk clerk ask as I turn around. "These flowers have a note card with them but it's empty. Did you leave it empty on purpose or did you not know?" She asked just in case I forgot to write something.
"Oh, thank you for telling me." I said going up to them and if I'm being honest, I was gonna leave them anonymous but what peace would that give. I think of something and then take a pen writing one word and one word only. "There ya go." I said handing the package back to the lady. "Good. The person should get them in about a week. They'll be in water while being shipped in the meantime." She tells me as I smile. "Thank you." I say before leaving and going home.
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Austin's POV
It's time for the dinner with Amy and my parents and I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous. They got home a little after Amy left and my mom got to cooking right away. I really hope they don't embarrass me.
Who the hell am I kidding? That's bound to happen anyway. I head downstairs and into the kitchen to see the food look done. "Honey, help Austin set the plates and food up at the dining room table." My mom said as my dad and I started.
Soon, the bell rang and my head turns straight to it and some reason my hearts beats a little faster than it should. Isn't that a girl thing? "Never mind, your dad will do it. Go answer the door Austin." My mom told me as I nodded heading towards it.
I open the door to see my girlfriend wearing a beautiful pink dress with white heels. "Hey beautiful." I say kissing her cheek as she smiles. "Who are those for?" I ask noticing the nice bouquet in her hands.
"Your mom."
"What about me?" My mom said causing us both to turn around.
Amy stepped in as I closed the door. "Hi, Mrs. Moon. It's nice to officially meet you." Amy said sticking out her hand as my mom shook it with a welcoming smile.
I smile at the scene in front of me because this has been a long time coming. "I uh actually got these for you." She said handing the flowers to my mom as she took them looking at them in awe. "Wow. They are beautiful, Amy. Thank you so much." My mom says appreciative as Amy smiles.
"It's really no problem. It's the least I could do since my boyfriend here has rudely kept me away." She said giving me a look as I awkwardly look away while my mom laughs.
"Mike, come out here!" She yelled to my dad as he came out the dining room and walked over. "Oh, Amy. Hi. I'm Mike Moon. Austin's dad." He introduced.
"She knew that, Dad." I said shaking my head.
"Just properly introducing myself."
"It was fine, Mr. Moon. It's nice to meet you as well." She said with a smile as they shook hands too.
"Well, take off your jacket and get comfortable. Dinner was ready 10 minutes ago so we can eat." My mom said as she nodded while they walked into the kitchen.
Amy went over to the closet and placed her jacket in there before turning to me. "Are you nervous?" She asked me. "Shouldn't I be asking you that?" I respond with a chuckle. "No, because I'm not nervous. I'm excited. It's a first experience for me and I'm confident they'll like me." She said as I smiled wrapping my arms around her waist.
"They will love you." I correct her as she smiles kissing me. "So...are you nervous?" She asked again because I didn't answer.
"A little..."
"Are you scared I'll embarrass you?"
"Of course not. It's my parents that will embarrass me. I am not ready for that." I said groaning as she chuckled.
"Well, I cant lie babe. I'm actually completely ready for that." She said pecking my lips before making her way into the dining room.
I follow her into the room and we sit next to each other while we wait for my parents to come into the room and sit across from us.
"So, Amy. What made you switch schools in your last high school year?" My mother asked curious while we all begin to eat. "It was more of a freedom thing. I was feeling restricted for a long time so once I turned 18, I decided what I wanted to do was explore things by myself." She explained to them.
"Your parents were okay with that?"
"My mom probably wasn't on board but she understood and respected my wishes." She answered kind of nervously.
"What about your dad?" My mom asked and I internally sighed because I knew that was a touchy subject for her. I watched Amy avoid eye contact for a second before awkwardly smiling up at her. "He actually passed away when I was two. Never got the chance to know him so I really don't know what he would feel about it." She spoke lowly as my mother and father looked at her sympathetically.
"I'm sorry to hear that. I know what it's like to lose a parent young." My father said trying to make sure she didn't feel alone and she smiled. "Thank you. It's okay, really. It's sad and heartbreaking but I've learned to live with it." She told them as they smiled proud of her optimism.
"My son tells me that it took a long time for you two to get together. Were you not interested in the starring quarterback?" My dad teased. "Dad!" I said embarrassed as my mom and Amy chuckled.
"No, it's okay Austin. Um, actually I was very much into Austin. It was him that I wasn't so sure about liking me." She admitted.
"What? Why?" My mom asked confused before looking at me. "I was very into Amy. I promise." I said to her as she smiled with a blush before I turned back to my parents. "She just...made me nervous. The first girl to ever do that. She was intimidating because she was beautiful, smart and different." I bragged about her as she blushed even more than the first time and my mom and dad smile as well.
"He's sweet. He's just as amazing." Amy said to them. "I would hope so. I raised him to be the best man he can be." My dad said with a nod of satisfaction.
"And the best gentlemen." My mom added.
Amy wrapped her arm around mine before looking in my eyes. "I can guarantee you he is the best man, gentlemen and person I've ever known. His heart is the reason why I was drawn to him so much. He cares a lot about others and I couldn't have asked for anyone better." She said as I blushed at her kind words before staring in her eyes realizing she meant it. "You guys are adorable." My mom said with a head tilt and a small smile warming up to her. "Thanks." We both reply making both of my parents laugh at how in sync we are.
"Any plans after graduating, Amy?" My dad asked her. "Yes, I'm going to college. Hopefully UCLA." She replied shocking me a bit. "I applied there too. It's my number one pick." I told her as she raised her eyebrows in surprise.
"Really?"
"Yeah. What are you going there for?"
"I don't know yet. I've been really getting into photography lately but a lot of people think it's silly." She shrugged.
"What? Why?"
"I don't know. Guess some of my friends don't think it's serious enough."
"No offense to your friends but screw their opinions!" My mom said making Amy chuckle.
"If it's something you like and you think you can grow to love then don't stop at it. That's what I told Austin about his football even if it wasn't what I wanted because what I want doesn't matter when it comes to his dream." She explained and I smiled at my mom at her being supportive. "Thank you, Mrs. Moon.. And trust me. I've had enough people making decisions for me in my life to let it go any longer. Right now, it's just a hobby but I really do enjoy it."
"Think you can show us a few images of your work someday?" My dad asked her intrigued with a smile. "Sure, I would love too. Next time I come over, I'll be sure to bring a few. That is, if I'm allowed back." She said. "Don't be silly. Of course you are." My mom said before taking a sip of her drink. I smile to myself because this is going better than planned. Plus, my parents haven't embarrassed me yet.
"Oh, Amy!" My mom said putting her drink down. "You have to see Austin's baby pictures!" She said and my smile fades. Spoke too soon. "No, no, no." I say as my dad and Amy laughs. "Oh, I would love too. I bet he is adorable!" Amy says smiling along with my mom as they go into the living room and I turn to my dad. "You should've known this was coming son." He said with a smirk before getting up and following them in there as I groan my head against the table before entering the room.
"Oh my gosh, babe. You were the cutest!" Amy says looking back at me while my mom flips more pages. "This one just might be my favorite." She smirks getting up and flashing the picture of me in the bathtub as a toddler. I groan shaking my head as she giggles coming up to me. "Don't be embarrassed. You are just as cute now as you were back then." She said before kissing me as I kiss her back trying to deepen it before she pulls back and eyes my parents remembering we are around them. "Sorry." I say as she chuckles while I hold her hand and we go back over to the sofa with my parents.
"This was when Mimi made Austin sing Christmas carols when she discovered he had a good voice." My dad pointed to and I covered my face because this couldn't be anymore humiliating. Amy could tell I was feeling uncomfortable and awkward, so she just smiled and held my hand and it made me feel ten times better. "I'm gonna go check on desert, you guys. We're having chocolate chips cookies I'm baking with vanilla ice cream." My mother says standing up. "That sounds delicious, Mrs. Moon." Amy nicely told her. "And it will be." She responded with a smile before going in the kitchen. "And I'm gonna pretend like I'm gonna check on dessert as well so I can give you some alone time." My dad said making both of us laugh before he left.
"So, this is going much better than I expected." I said as she tilted her head with a smile.
"You really thought it was gonna be a disaster huh?"
"No, I just wanted them to take you serious. It's something I didn't want to admit before but I had a lot of girls in my life, Amy. I wasn't a player because I didn't mess with their feelings but none of the relationships lasted. Except for when I met Cheryl and my parents and I really thought it was gonna be different and then I met you." I say letting it all out on the table.
"Do you think it's a possibility of me just being one of those girls?" She asked a little worried. "Of course not. You are the one, Amy. I know that in my heart and soul. I couldn't be more sure of a decision in my life." I told her confident as she smiled before leaning in and kissing me as I kiss her back.
After a while I slowly enter my tongue into her mouth and she accepts as we passionately make out on the sofa. She starts to lay back as I get on top of her while it gets heated than an unexpected knock comes at the door causing us to pull away. "Who is that?" I said to myself not thinking of who it could and what they would want right now. "I don't know but I guess them knocking is a good thing. We seem to forget your parents are in the next room." She said with a chuckle sitting up along with me as I smile.
"I'll be right back." I said as she nodded and I headed to the door. I look out the peephole to see someone I didn't expect at all. "Brittany?" I say when I open the door and she smiles. "Hey, I um...know it's probably weird being here and all when we don't have a tutoring session."
"Yeah, I thought it was scheduled for Monday."
"Oh, It's is! It definitely is. I actually wanted to talk to you about something..." She trailer off as I looked back at Amy who's busy looking at something on her phone.
"I'm actually in the middle of a dinner with-"
"It will only take a minute, I promise." She said as I slightly sighed and nodded before heading out the door to on the porch.
"What is it? Are you okay?" I asked because it seemed serious. "Yes, I'm fine. I just wanna thank you for forgiving me and being kind to me after everything I've done to you."
"Yeah, it's no problem. Everyone makes mistakes."
"My mistakes were a little out there." She said with a nervous chuckle. "But that's not all I came to say..." She trailed off again as I continued to watch her.
"When your girlfriend was jealous and spying on us, I didn't understood why until we did more sessions." She said confusing me.
"Huh? What do you mean?"
"I mean after a while during our sessions, I started to feel something for you. Again." She admitted as my eyes widen and I back up a little and she panics. "Oh, please don't think I'm crazy. I'm not! I just...being in therapy and spending more time with my parents really helped me. I finally feel normal and talking to you like a normal girl just felt right. I felt genuine feelings for you as Brittany, not the crazy girl." She explained as I just stared at her still stunned from her statement.
"Think about it, Austin. We never really had a chance at a real relationship."
"Yes, because you were crazy!" ?
"But I'm not anymore!" She said looking at me before sighing.
"You know I'm not the same girl anymore. I just needed to come here and see if you felt the same as I do. Did you feel the sparks between us when we had our sessions like I did?" She asked as I just stood there baffled at this. There's no way in hell that I'm getting back together with her. She might not be crazy anymore and I'm happy for her for that but I want no one but Amy. She's always gonna be the one for me. As soon as I am about to tell her, she begins to say something else while strangely holding my hand.
Ally's POV
Austin was taking forever at the door and so I went to go see what's the hold up. I go to the door and noticed it's slightly cracked open. I peak out and see that he's talking too Brittany.
What the hell is she doing here? You know what, Amy? Calm down. You guys just made up because this whole thing is silly. She probably came because she got the tutoring day wrong. Yep.
"You know I'm not the same girl anymore. I just needed to come here and see if you felt the same as I do. Did you feel the sparks between us when we had our sessions like I did?" She asked him as my eyes widen.
What the hell?! I wait for Austin to reject her but he doesn't say anything shocking me even more.
"Austin, just tell me you feel the same and that there is another chance for us." She said now holding his hand and he did not pull away. Okay, that is the last straw.
I open the door causing Brittany to look at me wide eyed and Austin to turn around quickly. "Amy, I didn't see you there." Brittany said looking around awkwardly as Austin snatched his hand away coming closer to me as I backed up. "Oh, don't worry. He's all yours." I say looking at him with anger and tears in my eyes running up the stairs.
"Amy! Amy wait!" I hear behind me as I run into his room heading straight for his balcony door.
"Please, don't leave."
"Why not? I'm sure Brittany can keep you company." I say smartly. "Stop. Brittany is not the girl I want. You are. Don't you get that? It's always been you." He said placing a hand on my cheek and I almost give in but I smack it away.
"Don't bullshit me, Austin! I know what I heard."
"What are you talking about? I didn't even say anything!"
"Exactly. You didn't say anything! Your ex girlfriend was asking to get back together with you and you seriously have nothing to say?!"
"I was in shock, Amy."
"Oh please. Enough shock to not say no thank you. I'm with Amy and I'm loyal to her."
"I am loyal to you. I haven't thought or wanted another girl since the day I saw you. That's the truth."
"Really? Then how come you didn't pull away when she held your hand?" I asked and he stuttered trying to find words. "That's what I thought. Because just maybe you felt exactly what she was saying."
"That's absolutely insane! I have no feelings for Brittany anymore. Crazy or not!"
"I'm leaving Austin. It's final."
"What am I suppose to explain to my parents?"
"I don't know. I just can't do this right now. Tell them I felt sick or something and that I'm sorry." I say as he just looks so upset.
"Amy, please don't walk away from me this time."
"I don't want too because I like you so much." I say as a tear falls down my face. "But you keep doing things like this and hurting me." I said as he stared into my eyes upset.
"I care about you so much. You mean the world to me and you are the best thing to ever happen to me. I never meant to hurt you..." He said and I knew he meant it.
"I know...but you do." I said wiping my tears and opening the balcony door before turning back to him. "They always do..." I say in a low breath before crossing the bridge and going into Cassidy and I's bedroom as the tears continue to fall.
No One's POV
Penny walks down the street after leaving her daughter's favorite coffee shop surrounded by creepy old men taking pictures of her. Also known as the paparazzi.
"Miss Dawson, are you taking actions in your own hands to find your daughter?"
"How are you holding up with her being gone so long?"
"Are you the reason she ran away?"
"Do you feel like a bad mother since you can't even keep track of your 18 year old daughter?" One asked rudely as she gasped turning around and smacked him hard across the face.
The crowd stunned started snapping pictures even quicker than before as she ran into the church nearby. Penny sighs when the doors closed and the loud sounds are now unheard from the inside.
She walks slow steps to realize no one is in there like they usually are for daily prayers. When Penny gets to the Jesus Christ statue, she get on her knees and fold her hands together when she feels tears stain her eyes.
"Please, whatever I've done to make my baby girl run away from me...help me get her back. Help me find my only purpose on this earth. I made some mistakes but I can't live my life without her, Father. She's my everything." She spoke emotionally as the tears begin to fall unapologetic.
"I guess I should have treated her as so..." She said lastly feeling her heart break for the millionth time since her daughter disappeared from her world.
Ally's POV
I walk down to where I hear movement to see Cassidy snacking on something. "Hey Ams. Oh, what's wrong?" She asked coming over to me holding my shoulders when she realizes the tears on my face. "I just had another big fight with Austin." I told her as she gave me a look of sympathy.
"I don't understand, Cass. This is not how I expected our relationship to go. It was great in the beginning but something is always in the way."
"Well, what's in the way this time?"
"Same as last time. Brittany."
"Brittany?"
"Yeah. She came over when I was having dinner with Austin and his parents. I overheard her asking to get back together with him on his porch."
"Oh wow. What a bitch."
"I know. The thing is, she wasn't acting crazy. She genuinely wanted them to start over."
"Doesn't even matter. Any person trying to come between two people that are together is a horrible person. It says they have no respect for them or the relationship."
"Yeah, I know."
"So, why are you mad at Austin? It's not like he would say yes to her. He likes you way too much."
"Sure about that? Because he didn't say anything at all."
"What? That doesn't sound like him at all."
"Well, it's exactly what he did. Almost as if he was thinking about it."
"No way. He doesn't like Brittany...maybe he was in shock?"
"That's what he said but I'm not sure I believe it..." I trailed off feeling even more sad then before going over the events in my head.
"Things were going so well at the dinner and we just took 10 steps back. I'm just going to devour myself in a bucket of ice cream." I said walking away when Cassidy stops me with her hand. "No, I am not letting you pout and cry over a guy this time. We are gonna have fun and forget about anything else." She says pulling me into the living room by my arm.
"I highly doubt it's gonna be that easy Cass." I reply as she turns on the TV.
"You'll see. The Walking Dead makes everyone feel better about their lives because at least we're not in an apocalypse." She said as I laughed even though I had no idea what she was talking about.
2 hours Later
"Oh my god...you were so right Cass. This show is awesome!" I say staring in a trance at it. "I know right?" She replies with a smile. "Also, Rick and Michonne are totally apocalyptic relationship goals." I said eating more popcorn. "Totally." She giggles eating some too.
We watch until it goes on commercial again and then a Twilight promotion commercial comes on about team Edward or team Jacob.
"Oh, definitely team Edward." Cassidy said as I raised my eyebrows at her. "Um, are you crazy? It's definitely team Jacob." I respond as she looks at me jaw dropped.
"No freaking way! Edward is so much cuter."
"Oh, Cassidy don't make me laugh! Jacob has a better everything especially his body."
"Oh, so he's got a body. That's the only reason to like a guy?" She sarcastically said. "No, but he actually loves Bella unlike that dead thing..." I said as she gasped.
"Edward loved Bella!"
"Yeah, but he left her constantly. He never knew what he really wanted but Jacob did. He never left her side."
"Accept for when she would reject him! He couldn't handle her not wanting him. So desperate!"
"Take that back."
"No you!" She said as we just stare at each other before bust out laughing.
"Okay, that was the most intense debate I've ever been in and I'm in debate class!" Cassidy said as I laughed louder. "Yeah, if anyone was listening they would think we were super fans." I giggled. "Totally." She said as we calm down from our happy high.
"Are you doing okay?" She asked and I knew exactly what she was talking about. "Yeah. It's gonna take some time and I have no idea what we are right now or anymore but this has made me feel better for the time being. Thank you, Cass." I said hugging her as she smiled hugging me back.
"I was glad you said that because I've been wanting to do this." She said before I felt a hit to the back of my head from a pillow. I gasp pulling away from the hug to see a smirking Cassidy with a pillow in her hand.
"Oh, you are so going down!" I said getting my own pillows. "Bring it, Russo!" She yelled laughing standing up as I did. We start going at it and laughing while we continue to hit each other and fall over and over again. "Boom!" Cass yelled throwing the pillow from a distance making me fall on my butt behind a couch. I see her head lean back while she laughs hysterically.
"What are you some kind of He-Man?" I asked with a chuckle before standing fully back up from behind the couch.
I face Cassidy who's now just staring at me in shock. My smile disappears in confusion on why she stopped laughing. "Cass? What's wrong?" I ask as she just looks frozen in place.
"Are you okay?" I ask as I start to walk forward when I notice my head feels lighter and I look down to see my long brown curls. My eyes widen when I look back up at Cassidy and then I touch my head to notice that the wig is gone. I turn around and see my blonde wig on the ground and panic sets in my body.
"Oh my god..." I say under my breath because there's no way to cover this up. I turn back to Cassidy who looks like she's in a catatonic state. "Hey Cass..." I say with a small panicking smile. "I can explain this, ya know?" I tell her as she just takes a deep breath before doing something I should've expected.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
Yup. I definitely should've expected that.
END OF CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
1.) How do you feel about Penny?
2.) What was your reaction when Brittany showed up & wanted Austin back?
3.) What did you think about the fight between A&A this time?
4.) Thoughts on the accidental reveal at the end?