A/N:
Hey guys! I'm so, soooo, SOOOOO SORRY, for not updating! I've just been procrastinating. Since this is such a long chapter (for me), it was difficult to write, so I was lazy. And, I may be able to use the computer in a while after this. I probably will, but I may take longer, but not longer than this. I'm sorry, for not notifying you guys about this earlier, but, I hadn't realized, this "event" would be coming up. But, to make up for it, here's a SUPER long chapter, for me, anyway. By the way, thank you again, for all of the PMs and reviews, but, Chavygo and katthunter96, I like your ideas best! Okay, enough of my rambling, on with what you came here for...
WAIT! I'm not finished yet!
Disclaimer Notice:
I DO NOT own "Lucky" by Colbie Caillat & Jason Mraz, for I never have, and I NEVER WILL! I also do not own some of the quotes in this chapter. (ex. "Live life to the fullest.") I also do not own The Barnacle State Park (duh) or Le Chateau Fleur De Resturante (that place actually exists, I found a website!) Done!
Thank YOU! For bearing with me...Now on the the chapter I promised...
Ally's POV:
Austin is so sweet, I have to tell him I love him soon. I feel like we are going way to fast! I've known him for 3 weeks, already, I'm head over heals. Heck, it was love-at-first-sight! But I wish he would tell me that. I was currently pacing in my bedroom. I decided to look out my bedroom when I found a note...
Beware of memories; it is the unwelcome recognition of one's own past mistakes.
~ The Memory
Oh no, someone is out to get me! Who the heck could be, "The Memory?" Okay, so it has to be someone I had, or do know. It's not Trish, not my Dad, I'm sure it's not Austin. It could be a lot of other people, like, Josh; he was a friend from 8th grade, we were close friends, but we drifted apart, maybe he's mad at me? Ben; he was, kind of, an enemy, I don't know why he hated me so much; but he moved away, so I don't know how he could've found out I moved. Dallas used to be my crush, but I guess I grew up, and got over him. But, I never did anything to anger him, I'm pretty sure.
Austin's POV:
"Oh my god!" I yelled, this date thing, has turned me into a nervous wreck! I'm usually cool and collected, I don't know what's gotten into me! Right now, I'm pacing back and forth in my room in front of my bed. I'm not sure if Ally will like my plan. Maybe we should go somewhere like the mall, before our "official" first date. I think it will be fun, and maybe I'll learn more about her in the process. I texted her:
[Ally = Bold, Austin = Italics]
Hey Ally! :)
Hi :)
So, what are you doing?
I'm working at Sonic Boom, but no one really needs me now so, I'm just relaxing. :)
But, I need you!
I meant in the store, silly!
Anyway, I was wondering if you would like to go to the mall with me.
Yeah, sure, my shift here will be over in 20 minutes. So you can pick me up in an hour.
So, remember, where something fancy for our date, at 7.
Okay, but what are we doing?
It's a surprise! ;)
Okay, haha. I gotta go, I have to help a customer! Finally someone shows up, and it's now?
Bye. Miss you! :)
Bye! (: Miss you too!
Even though that was a very short conversation, it still made my heart swell. I sound so mushy, like a girl! But, in my defense, that's what she does to me.
Since, she's coming over in an hour I might as well take a shower and change. I took a shower and picked out a red shirt, with a blue and red plaid jacket (kind of), with my usual ripped jeans, and blue sneakers. (His look in the first episode of A&A, I think.) I still had another 30 minutes left, including the drive to Ally's house, so I texted Hollie.
[Austin = Italics, Hollie = Bold]
Hey Halls! :) (Halls is Dez and Austin's nickname for her, from an inside-joke revolving her and Halls, the cough drops.)
Hey, Austin! So I heard you and Ally are going out now!
Yeah, she makes me so happy!
Yay!
So what're you doing now?
Well, I WAS reading.
Sorry. :)
It's okay! ;)
Our conversation continued like that, until it was time to go.
Ally's POV:
I was so excited for our date! What am I going to wear? What are we going to do? Where are we going? When I get excited, I ask a lot of questions, and it usually comes out something like this, "wargbsboon."
I sat on the desk in my room, I was going to write in my book, but I found another note:
Live life to the fullest. That is, if you have a full life.
~The Life Ender (I prefer the term, "Life Ender." I don't like the word murderer, it makes us sound cold and heartless, which we are, of coarse.)
Okay, now I'm starting to get REALLY worried!
Austin's POV:
I drove to her house in my car, and knocked on the door. Ally answered, she looked beautiful, but she always does anyway, but this time, just wow! She was wearing one of her nice floral dresses, that stopped at mid-thigh, with her hair straightened. That was her mostly her usual look, except for her hair, but every time I see her, she looks more, and more beautiful! And, it's getting kind of hard to keep up. I mean, I know I'm good looking, it's just, she is not only pretty, but has a personality that matches. She's kind, sweet, caring, shy, and cute, it's too much for me to handle!
"Austin!" Ally yelled my name. I guess I was so lost in my thoughts, I didn't notice I've been staring at her, "You've been staring at me like that for 5 minutes straight! Is there something wrong?"
She was also so genuine, "No, Alls, everything is fine. Ready to go?"
"Yep!" she said, "DAD I'M LEAVING!" she said, somewhat loudly.
"BYE HUN!" he yelled back, okay, my ears were starting to ring.
"OWWW!" I yelled twice as loud as them. Ally shot me a confused look.
"If you were any louder, I might just go deaf!" I stated. She just giggled, and we walked to my car, though before she went in, I gave her a warning look, "Careful with my baby," I told her. I just got this car a few months ago, and I don't want any scratches on it.
She just lifted one eyebrow up, shook her head, and muttered something like, "Boys and their cars; it's like baby to pacifier." Which, of coarse, was true.
"Hey, no matter how important my car is, I'm telling you again, nothing is as important as you, okay?" I said, back to my serious mode. She smiled, a sweet one.
"I know, same with you. Nothing is more important to me, than you." she grinned, I kissed her, but a short one, I didn't want to be in front of her house forever!
Ally's POV
We started to drive to the mall. It was a quiet ride, but I couldn't stop thinking about the notes, what did I do that was so bad?
Austin must've noticed the worried look on my face because he asked, "Are you okay?"
"Yeah, I'm fine," my voice squeaked a little. I'm terrible at lying, I couldn't lie if my life depended on it!
"Are you sure? You know you can tell me anything, right?"
"Yeah, I know," I was battling in my head if I should tell him or not.
[Brain = Bold, Heart = Italics]
You know you should tell him.
But then, he could get hurt!
But, if you don't, both of you may get hurt.
If I tell him now, I'm completely ruining the chance of protecting him.
You need to tell him, at least he can protect you, so both of you will be safe. You're much too scrawny to put up a fight anyway.
I decided to go with my brain, and tell him about the threatening notes I had received. "Austin, I need to tell you something," he turned to look at me for a second, then faced the road again, "I have been receiving some...notes."
"What kind of notes?"
I mumbled, "Threateningones..."
"What?"
"Threateninnotes."
"What?"
"THREATENING NOTES!" I yelled a little loudly.
"What!"
"I SAID -"
"I heard what you said! Any louder, and might have to drive to the hospital instead!" he yelled this time, "But, why? Why would you get threatening notes? You never do anything bad!" he stated, so apparently we're in the same page. And, honestly, I don't know why...
"I don't know, but these are the notes," I pulled them out of my pockets, I'm glad I decided to keep them, "Wait, are you making fun of me, because I never do anything bad?"
"Um, we're almost there, just hand them to me when we reach there," he said. I laughed a little, because of the fact that he completely ignored my question. The rest of the ride, we drove off in anticipating silence. But, I couldn't help but smile, at how much he was worried for me. His forehead is wrinkled in worry, his nose flared in anger, probably at the person who sent me these notes.
"Why are you smiling?" he asked, interrupting my thoughts. And suddenly, it wasn't so silent anymore.
"Because, I saw a really pretty bird out the window?" I stated, more like questioned. Why must I be such a terrible lier?
"Oh come on Ally, you can tell me if you think I'm sexy!" his voice taking over the cocky side of him.
"Yeah, right, because that's what I was thinking about," I said sarcastically, and laughed, he pouted, "Actually, I was smiling at how much you care for me..." I smiled once again, while blushing slightly. His once angered and worried face morphed into happiness and bliss. He kissed my cheek and focused on the road again.
Austin's POV:
Soon we reached the mall, the whole ride I was thinking about who's trying to harm my Alls, she's so sweet and angelic, who would try to harm her? She handed me the notes, the first one said:
Beware of memories; it is the unwelcome recognition of one's own past mistakes.
~ The Memory
What the heck? "The Memory?" Okay, threatening or not, this person was really cheesy.
The other said:
Live life to the fullest. That is, if you have a full life.
~The Life Ender (I prefer the term, "Life Ender." I don't like the word murderer, it makes us sound cold and heartless, which we are, of coarse.)
This one is just plain creepy.
"Alls, I'm not sure if it's safe to go to the mall," I said reasoning, "I don't want anything to happen to you, you know how much I care about you don't you?" I mean, at any point, god forbid, someone could just take her away, and it's just not safe.
"Wait a minute, in order to give me the notes, the threatener had to know where I was, right?" she mentioned.
"That's right! That means, he/she could be watching us right now!" I smiled at first, but frowned after my epiphany, and we both slumped into our seats.
"But, if we go to the mall, the threatener may be following me! So maybe we can catch 'em red handed, with the next note in their hands!" she whispered, because of the fact that the terrorizer could be watching them that very moment.
"That's a good plan!" I high-fived her. Remembering we had to be quiet, "I mean, that's a good plan!" I whisper-yelled. We got out of the car slowly and started turning our heads, searching for a suspect.
Ally's POV:
We walk in to the mall, and Austin puts a protective arm around my shoulders. We keep looking around, and I notice a small note, on one of the random benches inside.
"Austin, there's a note over there!" We walk there, and it says:
Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer. That is, if you can find me.
~Your Enemy
I almost faint in Austin arms. I look frantically around for anyone nearby, but nothing seems suspicious. We keep walking in the mall for about an hour, looking for another note, trying to find the culprit. After a while, I decide to just go back home, and do more searching later. Austin agrees, and drops me back home. Right before I turn to open the door to my house, Austin gently and sweetly kisses me, no amount of worry, could ever lessen the effect he has on me. He left, leaving me excited for our date, but also worried about the notes.
Austin's POV
I'm really looking up to our date, but what if someone tries to hurt her, I could never bear that. She's the only girl I've ever felt like this about. Sure, I've been on dates, but girls always took advantage of my money, or only cared about my looks. "Beauty is only skin deep," I truly understand what that means now. Ally was beautiful on the outside, but on top of that she was beautiful on the inside. When Ally and I aren't together, and she isn't working at Sonic Boom or helping arrange her and her Dad's new house, she's doing even more helping. I've noticed that a lot of people come to Ally for advice, and help. And she never says no. She loves me because, as much as I possibly can, I try to take care of her, pay for everything she buys (as far as I know); she loves me for me, not for looks or money. And, that exactly why I love her. And, I can't begin to imagine why anyone would try to hurt her, she only been here for 3 weeks and a half, and she's already helped everyone she knows. It doesn't make any sense. I snap out of my thoughts, and realize I've been sitting on one of the chairs at the kitchen counter. I look at the clock, and realize, I only have 2 hours to get ready for the date, I'm about to get up, and I look to my left and...
A/N:
The end, I'll see you next chapter! - Just kidding!
"Ahhhhhhh!" I scream.
"Ahhhhhh!"
"Max! Why are you staring at me? Personal space, dude!"
"Well, you've been spacing out for like an hour, and I was trying to see if there was anything wrong with you," he explained.
"Gee, thanks. So you couldn't just to the normal thing and snap your fingers in front of my face?" I yell. All he does is walk away, I just go up to my room to get ready. I took a quick shower and fixed my hair, I gave it a wind-swept/messy look. Then, I went through my closet. I take out the tux I've been saving. It was black, with a red tie. Red is Ally's favorite color, I'm hoping she wears red, so that we match. (The tux: www. /tuxes_big/la_ Remove space between http: & / Copy and paste onto your browser.)
Ally's POV:
I only have an hour left! I took a shower, straightened my hair again, and put a light shade of make-up on, with smoky red eye shadow. I went through my closet, and lightly touched the dress I've been saving for months. (The dress: http: search?tbm=isch&source=mog&hl=en&gl=us&client=safari&tab=wi&q=red%20dress&sa=N&biw=320&bih=356#i=40 Remove space between http: & / Copy and paste onto your browser.)
I finally had somewhere to wear it! I changed into it quickly, and picked out some nice red heels, the heels were about 2 1/2 inches. Since I had 20 extra minutes, I video chatted with Trish.
"So, Trish what do you think?" I twirled in my dress.
"Oh my god! It's gorgeous!" she awed, "I've got to see this boy, he makes you so happy!"
"Here's a picture," I said, picking up my phone from my dresser, I showed her a picture of us at the beach together.
"Aww! You guys look so cute!" I felt my cheeks getting warmer at that. I heard the doorbell ring.
"Oh Trish, I gotta go, he's here," I smiled, and closed my laptop.
Austin's POV
I knocked on her door, and waited, I can't believe it's finally happening, I found the girl I love. I heard the door open, Ally's standing there, looking as gorgeous and beautiful as ever. And even better, we we're matching.
"Ally you look beautiful as always. Wait, that's not what I meant, you look even better than usual, wait that's not what I meant! You-"
"Austin, it's okay I know what you mean. You look very handsome." she said cutting me off. Wow, I'm actually nervous, so that's what this feeling is like! I don't like it...
"Shall we?" I asked a big grin overcoming my countenance.
"We shall."
I took led her to my car and closed the door for her.
"Aren't you a gentlemen?"
"Yep, it's one of my many talents."
"And you're modest..." she joked sarcastlcally. We laughed, the rest of the ride, we talked about random things, from us matching, to about the notes. I have to keep an eye out for anything suspicious. Once we were a few minutes away, I told her to close her eyes.
"Why?"
"Just do it!" I whined a little. She complied, once we arrived, I carefully led her out of the car...
Ally's POV:
Oh. My. God. He led me into the restaurant, it was beautiful, it was really fancy, and filled with sculptures! It was called "Le Chateau Fleur De Resturante," must be a French restaurant. I can't believe I never saw this place! It's right on the beach boardwalk! We stand for sometime in the line, until the lady at the stand asks us if we have a reservation. Austin says his name, and she leads us to a table for 2.
"So...What do you think?"
"It's amazing! But, I bet the food here is very expensive! How are you going to pay for the expenses?"
"Don't worry Ally, just relax and enjoy."
"I can't believe you'd do all this for me," I was a little surprised, I didn't expect this much.
"I'd do anything for you Alls, and this isn't even the best part."
"Wait, what?" I don't know if I heard him right.
"Nothing..."
"Mhm." I decided to drop it. Eventually the lady came, with our menus. I had absolutely no idea what to order. After lots of searching, I decided to keep it simple, and chose the "Poulet Crêpes." (Chicken Crepes) I looked up from my menu, to see Austin staring at me intently.
"What? Aren't you going to order something?"
"I'll order whatever you're having."
I smiled, that was so sweet of him.
"You know I've never met anyone quite like you," he said suddenly, "You have the most amazing voice, you like pickles, chew on your hair, hate horror movies because they're too boring, and best of all, you like me for me, not for my money, for my looks, or just for attention." he gushed everything out.
"And, I've never met anyone quite like you, you can play any instrument, you have the most amazing voice, you're favorite food is pancakes, you're slightly childish, and best of all, you like me for me, not for my looks, and not to get in my pants. And that's all Icould ever ask for," I smiled at him, and he grinned. Unexpectedly, "Lucky" by Colbie Caillat and Jason Mraz came on.
Austin began to sing along,
"Do you hear me,
I'm talking to you
Across the water across the deep blue ocean
Under the open sky, oh my, baby I'm trying,"
I started to sing along,
"Boy I hear you in my dreams
I feel your whisper across the sea
I keep you with me in my heart
You make it easier when life gets hard,"
Now we sang together,
"I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been, "
Austin started to stand up, and walk towards me. He held his hand out, which I accepted, though there was no dance floor, we danced next to our table,
"Lucky to be coming home again
Ooohh ooooh oooh oooh ooh ooh ooh ooh,"
His arms around my waist, mine around his neck, and we sang along.
[Bold = Ally, Italics = Austin, Both = Normal]
"They don't know how long it takes
Waiting for a love like this
Every time we say goodbye
I wish we had one more kiss
I'll wait for you I promise you, I will
I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
Lucky we're in love every way
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed
Lucky to be coming home someday
And so I'm sailing through the sea
To an island where we'll meet
You'll hear the music fill the air
I'll put a flower in your hair
Though the breezes through trees
Move so pretty you're all I see
As the world keeps spinning round
You hold me right here right now
I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
I'm lucky we're in love every way
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed
Lucky to be coming home someday
Ooohh ooooh oooh oooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooooh ooooh oooh oooh ooh ooh ooh ooh,"
The song finished and we kissed. Everyone at the restaurant "aww"ed and clapped. We both blushed. We sat down at the table again, and waited for the bill. He paid, but didn't let me see the cost.
"Austin!"
"No, this is for you, and I want you to relax," he smiled.
"But-"
"No buts"
"Okay," I said reluctantly.
We left soon, and got inside of the car, where I found another note:
You can run, but you can't hide. It's ironic how true that is. Good for me, not so much for you.
~The Seeker
I hid the note inside the waistband of my dress. Good thing Austin didn't notice, he was busy driving. I don't want to worry him, so I keep it to myself.
Again, he told me we were going to arrive soon, and made me shut my eyes closed, again. He knows I don't like surprises, but I'll just let him do what he wants. Again, he had to lead me out of the car, did I mention again? But, when I finally opened my eyes, all my annoyance was gone.
Austin's POV:
I knew she would like it here! The Barnacle State Park, it was beautiful at night. And, it's good that she's kind if new, I can show her all of the best places. I watched her, her eyes taking it all in, it's the same way I looked when I first saw this place. She looked beautiful, with the moonlight making her hair glow. I pointed to where I had set a blanket on the sand. We laid down, and stargazed, even though, we still had our fancy clothes on.
"You see that star right there?" I asked her.
"Yeah, why?"
"It's the most beautiful."
"It is," she agreed.
"And, you know why it's so beautiful?" I asked her, she shook her head, "It's named after you."
"What?" she looked at me, puzzled.
I pulled out the folded paper from my pocket. I unfolded it and showed it to her.
"Austin, you bought the star?" she said, her voice full of awe. I nodded and smiled.
"Ally, you're really special, I'd do anything for you," I looked into her eyes, "I love you." She looked like she was going to cry out of joy,
"I love you too," I kissed her sweetly, it was a kiss to end all others, slow, passionate, not too long, but just right. It was enough to die down the desire inside of me. Okay, I'm turning into a girl, oh Ally; it's what she does to me. We sat for a while in utter, but comfortable silence, just looking into each other's eyes. After some time, I realized I forgot something, the binoculars.
"Damn it!" Ally gave me a look that said 'Watch your language!' "Sorry," I apologized for my bad language.
"What happened?" she questioned.
"Nothing, I'll be right back."
"Why?"
"I forgot to bring the binoculars," I explained, "I'll be right back!" I started running off.
"Hurry!" she yelled off into the distance.
Ally's POV
I waited for him to come back, when suddenly, I felt someone's presence. My eyes fell on a shadow, "Who's there?" They got closer, and closer, until...
A/N:
Hehe, who likes that word? Epiphany. If you don't know what that means, it means: a moment of sudden revelation or insight. So, like say, you're daydreaming, in math class, and suddenly you snap out of it, and realize where you are. That's what a epiphany would be.
Countenance means: a person's face or facial expression. If I had a sad face, then that's my countenance. Well, enough of Caesar's english. Sorry, I switched POVs a lot! Anyway, you guys rock! So, keep reviewing! I also have a music video suggestion, Adam Lambert's, "Never Close Our Eyes," it's a good song, you can find it on YouTube (Vevo), though the video is a little weird O.O.
Question of the Day:
If you could swap bodies with anyone (same gender), and live a day in their life, who would you switch with?
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