A/N: Here is chapter two, I hope you like it! (Wow, my author's note has never been that short!) Also, Happy Fourth of July! I couldn't buy any fireworks, sadly but I'll stay out to watch and yeah, I guess that's good enough.
Omg has it really been that long? I think I started this chapter at that time...oh geez it's been a while...It's August already...
I DOUBT I OWN ANYTHING IMPORTANT SO YEAH...
PREVIOUSLY...
" Why don't you get your head out of your ass and actually fucking think for once in your life?" I snapped, grabbing my shit and getting the fuck out of there, making sure to slam the door hard behind me.
I pushed through his crowd of 'followers' and stormed out of the school, using the time to walk home to walk out my anger. I could have left twenty minutes ago but he just had to make it personal and try to pry into my life. I really hoped that he wouldn't take this further and make me one of his many victims. I definitely did not have time to deal with his shit any more than I did today.
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Society has put everyone into categories. Even if you may not realize it, you're in a category that you may not be satisfied with.
In this world, you have the wannabes, the hard workers, the losers, and the higher ups. We call them the Royals. They're your typical 'fancy' people, the rich, spoiled, brats that think they can walk all over lower ranks like me.
Austin is a Royal. If that wasn't already obvious. You've seen the way he acts, that's your typical everyday Royal. I am a lower rank, of course. And unfortunately for me, I go to a school that's flooded with Royals that had their parents buy their way into it while I got into this school through hard work. Which means I need to work harder everyday to keep my grades perfect while other people buy their grades.
And on top of that, their parents do everything for them and mine are just...falling apart.
...
" I'm home!" I shouted, walking through the door.
" Where the hell were you?!" My father screamed, stress evident in his expression as he stormed over to me.
" I-I'm sorry! I had to stay after in the detention room-"
" You got detention?! You irresponsible brat! We raised you better than that! "
" L-let me expla-"
" Do you know what I went through while you were gone?! Your mother had another panic attack and I couldn't stop it! I don't even get why she only listens to you, it seems like I'm the only that's trying to help her right now! I had to knock her out with the sleep medicine and you know how much I hate doing that!"
" I-I know! I'm sorry! I know it's hard on all of us and you feel like I'm not trying but I am! I really am trying! So please, just bear with it for now until mom gets better. Please." I pleaded, tears rolling down my cheeks.
" Go check on your mother, I need to be alone." He said coldly, heading to his room. I sighed and walked to my mother's room.
She was still laying on the bed, getting more pale with each passing day but as long as her heart was still beating and she was still breathing, I had hope. She would get through this and I would be there every step of the way to help her get through this. I checked all of the important stuff like heartbeat and blood pressure and stuff before shuffling quietly to my room.
I quickly slipped on my uniform and tiptoed to my father's room, knocking softly on his door before entering. He sat on his bed, head in his hands and slowly looked up at me with a sad and tired expression.
" I checked on mom and she seems to be doing fine so I'll be leaving now. " I whispered. He nodded and got up, watching me leave before heading to my mother's room to watch over her until I returned home.
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I help run a family music store called Sonic Boom but buisness has been a little down lately so I've taken on a new part time job at Melody Diner much to my disappointment. Originally, I had been working at Suzy's Soups but some rumor had been started that there were spiders in the soup and it closed down. Don't get me wrong, I used to love working at Melody Diner because I loved music but then Cassidy started working here as well.
Cassidy used to be nice. But unfortunately, she, as well as every other last decent girl in the world, fell for Austin Moon and whatever charms they saw in him. She started doing unspeakable things to try and get his attention and she's become a huge brat. We actually used to be somewhat close friends until she started insulting me after seeing Austin do it once. Now we're pretty much enemies and I was upset at first, but then I learned never to have any strings attached, no friends, no life. I'm just not meant to have a happy life.
I was brought into this world by accident. And I won't let myself forget it. My parents were the happiest motherfuckers on earth until mom got pregnant with me and got sick. I was able to make it through birth mostly unharmed, but it really took a toll on mom. She barely survived and she's slowly been getting worse with every passing day. And it's all my fault.
Tossing these pointless thoughts out my head, I quickly recollected myself before pushing open the doors to Melody Diner and was instantly met by a towel thrown into my face.
" Took you long enough, you stupid nerd. Hurry up and clean the tables." Cassidy ordered, taking a seat and propping her feet up on the table.
" Do your own job, I've got my own work to do." I snapped, tossing the towel back in her face.
" I'm going on break, wipe the fucking tables before I fucking beat you up!"
" Fuck you, Cassidy." I knew very well that it wasn't 'break time' for her. Just because Mindy wasn't here, she thought she could do whatever the fuck she wanted. It's not like it would have made a difference, anyway. Mindy adores Cassidy no matter what she does. Last week, she broke two whole tables in half and Mindy rushed to her side asking if she was okay. She was fucking fine but no, apparently she had to be sent home because of a 'headache which would lead to head cancer' as Cassidy put it.
Mindy practically threw her out, telling her to rest and not come back until she was fine. Then she turned around and started yelling at me to clean up the mess like it had been me who had caused it. I've learned to just deal with their shit and let them fucking walk all over me like a fucking carpet because that's all I'm fucking good for. Deep breaths, Ally. (My stories always seem to get me all riled up for some reason. I feel like I just have a ton of anger in me that I keep in too long...)
I had a lot of work to do but of course, Little Miss Perfect always comes first so I began to wipe down the tables like the useless slave I am. I heard the bell ring, signalling a new customer and began to half-heartedly welcome them until Cassidy shoved me away, taking back the towel to start cleaning the tables like she had been doing it the whole time.
" Austy-poo, Welcome Back~" She sang and I mentally cringed, but rolled my eyes and began to start my work, trying to tune out Cassidy's horrible attempts to flirt. Even though I love singing and music and all that, I definitely didn't want to sing for Him. It's not like Cassidy would let me, anyway.
" Oh! You work here?" Shit. I knew that voice. Let's just hope he wasn't talking to me. " Dorkson! I'm talkin' to you!" Dammit.
" I thought you weren't allowed to talk to 'people like me' as you put it. " Well, I didn't expect to say anything but I came here pissed and he's gonna get it. He looked a bit shocked but it faded quickly.
" Someone's feeling feisty today?"
" Like you would know. " I mumbled, rolling my eyes. " I literally saw you like 3 hours ago, you should be well aware that I don't want to communicate with you at all."
" Aren't you supposed to be singing for me? Sing little birdie!" He mocked. His 'friends' started laughing and Cassidy looked uncomfortable. Pissed that 'Austy-poo' wasn't talking to her, but still trying to fit in with their group in some kind of way that I didn't care about.
" Why the Hell would I sing for you?"
" Ally! Why aren't you singing?!" Mindy called from the kitchen. He gave me that 'told-you-so' look and smirked.
" Fuck you~" I sang, even giving him a little dance with my middle finger. Fuck this, I know I needed this job but my damn pride always gets in the way. But here I am, still throwing my towel in his face and storming out.
But I wasn't expecting him to chase after me.
" You're not here to apologize, are you? Like you even know what that means." I mumbled the last part, crossing my arms.
" I want you to take my order."
" Am I your fucking maid? Tell that Bitch in there to take your order." I shooed him away.
" But I want you to do it."
" Did you not just hear me? Or were you too caught up in yourself again to notice?" I snapped, whipping aroud to face him. " I quit, go ask Cassidy to do it."
" Why are you being so difficult?" He laughed. " Are you avoiding me because you've fallen too hard for me?"
" Do you really think that you're worth falling for?" I said seriously. " I would never let myself fall for someone like you."
He looked shocked. But he didn't say anything so I took that as my chance to leave.
" And don't follow me again. You wouldn't want to ruin your reputation by being seen with me, would you?" I called out over my shoulder.
I didn't hear an answer, so I continued to walk and search for a new job. There, I passed by the cell phone accessory cart where Dallas worked. And who might Dallas be, you ask?
I know I said no attatchments, but I kind of had a little tiny crush on him. The only problem was, he was way more popular than me and I would never have even the smallest chance with him. He was a Royal.
However, he doesn't seem like one. He's their complete opposite! He's kind and has wealthy parents but he doesn't use it to his advantage or brags about it like other snobby Royals. One of the many reasons why I adore him...
" You know he's not into girls like you, right?" I jumped up, startled by the sudden voice interrupting my thoughts. Austin was standing there, arms crossed with an amused look painted on his face.
" Why are you here? I thought I told you not to follow me." I glared, crossing my arms as well.
" I didn't. The guys all left to go do something so I got bored." He shrugged.
" Why didn't you just stay back and talk to your fangirl?" I batted my eyelashes, trying to imitate Cassidy.
" So you like Dallas? That's surprising for someone like you to like someone like him." He said, ignoring my question.
" I don't like Dallas. " I huffed, wanting to change the subject.
" He won't notice you if you're not noticeable, you know?"
" I said I don't like him. I don't need him to 'notice' me." I snapped, not wanting to have this conversation with someone like him. Actually, I didn't want to have this conversation at all...
" You know, I could help you out...if you really want..."
" I don't. Don't get any funny ideas." He didn't seem to listen and only walked in front of me instead, a challenging look in his eyes.
" How 'bout we make a deal?" He smirked. " Since I feel bad for you, I'll teach you how to be popular so lover boy will notice you and in exchange...Um, what exactly can you offer me?"
" Nothing. I don't want to be like you." I huffed and walked away.
I ended up going to the park. I sat down on a park bench and began to work on my homework. Writing always calmed me down for some reason.
" So you really are pretty smart." His voice broke my concentration again and I nearly shrieked when he jumped out of nowhere. " I just found out what you can repay me with."
" Repay you for what? I don't owe you shit."
" I'll help you be more noticeable for lover boy and in exchange, you help me keep my grade up."
" Your grades? Why can't you just buy them like everyone else?" I scoffed.
" Because my mom suddenly thinks I should actually start getting an education, so now I have to actually pay attention. But I really don't understand anything. "
" No shit. " I almost laughed at his offended expression. " But why should I help you?"
" We both benefit from it, I guess." He shrugged. " So what do ya say?"
" No."
" Okay! We start tomorrow!" He clapped.
" Hey! I said no!" I protested.
" There's no stopping it, Dorkson." He laughed. " A deal's a deal, I'm making you a Royal and that's that."
" Ugh, I hate you so much."
A/N: So there's chapter 2 and I just want to thank a few people for their wonderful reviews on the first chapter, I don't think I've ever gotten so many reviews in one day so fast! It put me in a really good mood and I just want to thank you guys and wish Giovanna a Happy BIrthday even though it's passed, thank you so much for reviewing and getting all of your slumber party friends to do it too XD
Giovannaisamaze, Taylor, Ta'Niyah, Lucy, Nilice, and Shannon, thank you for letting me know your thoughts on this and even giving me some wonderful advice! Also, I hope it's okay that I mention your names in here, but if you want me to take them off then please tell me and I will do so as soon as possible. I hope you guys enjoyed the slumber party and had lots of fun!
Also a special shout out to TheLifeStruggleIsREAL, first of all, I love your screen name and second of all, I was very surprised to recieve a PM about updating this story because readers don't usually think of my stories as good enough to be concerned for. And I noticed you read a few of my other stories as well, I am actually very happy to have this happen to me even if it seems like a small thing. It's put me into more of a writing mood, which is exactly what I need. I just went back to school recently so I'll be typing on the weekends if I don't have homework. But for the record, I DO take forever to update stories no matter what fandom or whatever. Just letting you all know...
