Authors Note: Thanks for your reviews; I never get tired of them! I check all the time to see if I a have any new ones. I was watching The Walking Dead marathon today and half the time I was checking to see if anyone reviewed. I'm glad everyone liked the last chapter, it was SO much fun to write! I don't own Austin & Ally. Enjoy!

-Caitlin

After we pulled apart we smiled at each other and walked back into the cafeteria, everyone was staring at us. I blushed; I hate when I'm center of attention, and looked down. I didn't realize Austin was following me, I thought he'd go back to his normal table. I tried to mask my shock when he sat down next to me; apparently I failed.

"I got to make sure you really aren't mad at me," Austin chuckled and smiled. "What are we eating? Lasagna, awesome!" He exclaimed before taking my fork and putting it in his mouth. I tried not to gape at his forwardness. I don't have a problem sharing food with anyone; this was just unexpected. I noticed half my lasagna was gone and swatted his hand away.

"Save some for me!" I stated then took a bite. Austin took some of my water then popped a fry in his mouth. Our school usually had pretty good lunches so I wasn't afraid to buy. No mystery meat here.

Dez came over and took the seat next to Austin. Most of our peers took their attention off of us, but some still looked. Austin and Dez meshed perfectly along with my friends, which I founded surprising. I found out that Dez was a little on the weird side, but he had a good heart. My lunch was gone in half the time due to me sharing it with Austin. I was about get up to put my tray away but Austin stopped me.

"You paid, I'll take it up." Austin winked and strutted up to the tray station. Which was a counter where you pass your tray onto the workers.

"Hey, what's up? Usually you never forgive someone this quick." Trish questioned with a confused look and I shrugged like it was no big deal.

"What can I say? He gave me a teddy bear." I help up the bear and showed her, she squealed.

"It's adorable!" She exclaimed and I agreed.


Soon lunch was over and I was at my locker filling my backpack for my afternoon. I felt someone lounge against the locker next to mine so I turned and looked at him or her.

"Hey Dallas, what's up?" I asked before turning my attention back to my locker.

"You tell me," He stated and I closed my locker while looking at him confused. Dallas rolled his eyes and continued. "What's going on between you and Austin?" That took me aback.

"Uh, we're friends." I informed him. I sounded more confident then I should. Were Austin and I friends? We've never really hung out before but it seemed like we are. We started moving to our next class.

"Whatever." Dallas stated before rushing into our class. I sighed before I finished leisurely walking the ten feet to the classroom. I guess I was late because the only seat left was next to Austin… and Dallas. Awkward. I kept my head down as I walked to my seat. Apparently I wasn't the only one late because the bell rang and the teacher wasn't there. Everyone started talking. I looked at Dallas but he ignored me. Guess he won't talk to me, so I turned to Austin.

"You owe me a lunch." I stated. Austin looked up from his doodle and greeted me with a warm smile. His eyes flickered to Dallas with a look of confusion, but it was quickly replaced with a smirk.

"Well then, I guess I'll be buying the one for tomorrow." Austin replied and I smiled at him.

"Guess you will." I was surprised by how forward I was being. The thing about Austin was, even though I've known him for a short time, I felt like I could be myself around him.

We chatted for a while before the teacher entered the room. I glanced at Dallas and he looked a little mad. If you didn't look closely than you wouldn't of noticed it. I wonder that's up with these too? I asked myself before paying attention to the teacher.


The next few days were the same. Austin and Dez were still sitting with us at lunched and I soon found out the Dez was my bff; my best freckled friend. Trish and Dez have some weird love/hate friendship; I found it amusing most of the time. People still gave me weird looks in the hallway but I do my best to ignore them.

Dallas had to cancel our date tonight, so I spent my Saturday were I usually do. In my practice room writing songs. No one knows I write songs; it's something I do for me. Yes, I would love to be a famous singer, but due to my stage fright it will never be.

"…They don't know, know, know

Your name, name, name

I'm gonna make, make

Make 'em do a double take…" I finished singing and heard clapping behind me. My eyes widen in shock and I whipped around and saw Austin there.

"That was amazing! Only if you want to make it really catchy, you got to speed it up." Austin said before sitting next to me on the piano bench. I just stared at him in shock and embarrassment. Oh no, he heard me sing.

"Wha-what are you doing here?" I stuttered in my embarrassed voiced.

"Well I wanted to see if you wanted to hang out, but this is more fun," Austin replied and turned his attention to my songbook. "What else do you have in here?" He was about to turn the page when I grabbed the book from him.

"DON"T TOUCH MY BOOK!" I yelled and clutched my book to my chest. Austin held his hands up in surrender and look slightly frightened.

"Sorry?" Austin replied unsure of himself. I slowly moved my book back to the piano but Austin's hand shot out and I swatted it away. "Sorry, sorry," Austin chuckled and I glared. "That song was amazing though. Why don't you sing it in public?" Austin asked curiously.

"I have really, really bad stage fright." I informed him and it looked like he got an idea.

"That's perfect!" Austin exclaimed and I shot him a confused look. "No, not that you have stage fright, that's a shame. But, you're a writer with stage fright and I'm a singer who loves being on stage! We should be partners!" Austin told me and I shock my head.

"I don't know…" I started and trailed off.

"Please it would be so much fun! I'm terrible at writing songs! I only have one good one, and I'm not sure how long that one would be good for." Austin begged me with puppy dog eyes. Why is he so cute!

"Fine, why not?" I smiled at him and gave me a huge grin in return. Austin brought me in for a hug, which was uncomfortable with our position on the bench. So, we stood up and hugged again. Only this time when I pulled away I was brought back in with a kiss.