Ally's POV
I had just left the house. I was walking all the way to the park. A billion thoughts were racing through my brain. Maybe I should call him and call this off. No, I need to see him. I was walking up a street when I saw a younger kid, most likely a sixth or seventh grader. "Heya miss! Could point me towards the park. I'm new," the kid asked. "Sure, what's your name?" We started walking towards the park. "Names, Sam." He stuck out his hand for me to shake. "Well, nice to meet you Sam," We kept talking for awhile.
We finally reached the park and I was so nervous. I was trying so hard not to pick up my hair and chew on it! "Well Sam, we're here," I looked around and didn't see Austin. I looked at my watch, 4:45. I walked towards a swing set and started swinging with my eyes closed. I heard someone sit next to me, "Hi," I heard him say. Did Austin's voice change while we weren't talking? "Hi Blondie," I want to sound like I don't care. "Blondie? Last time I checked, I'm a brunette," I open my eyes and look at this stranger. He looks familiar, but I can't put my finger on it. He probably could tell, "Ally, it's Elliot!" He got up from his seat and walked closer to me. Now that I could see him closer, I could recognize his smiling face. "Elliot!" I got up and hugged him. "How's it going?" I released the hug and looked him in the eyes. "It's good! I'm dating a guy named Drake and living with my friend Taylor," I saw a quick emotion flash in his eyes, but I couldn't tell what it was. "Ah Taylor. How is she? Last time I saw her, she was 12 and into so much violence it scared me," Elliot added a dramatic shiver and I laughed. "Well she grew out of that. Still likes violence, but not as much," Elliot smiled. I heard someone clear his throat behind us. I turn around and see Austin. "Uh, h-hi Austin," I try to smile as if we've been having hanging out this whole time. "Hi, Ally. Who's this?" I point at the boy behind me, "This is Elliot," "Hi," Elliot waves at Austin. "Hey. Um, Ally and I were supposed to have a chat," Elliot nods his head, "Of course," he walks away.
"So Ally, how's it going?" Austin sat on the grass. I sat on a swing. "It's fine. A lot has changed in 2 years. I got a job as a librarian. And I'm dating a guy named Drake. How's it going for you?" Austin pulled a piece of grass and started tearing it apart. "It's good. I'm working for a fruit barn. People come and ask me to pull the best looking fruit we have. I don't really have a relationship," is he not in a relationship because of me? Did I keep him held back? No Ally, you're in love with Drake. Don't think of Austin. "Oh. So why'd you want to talk?" I looked up at Austin, then back down at the ground. "I wanted to tell you, Austin, that I want us to be friends again. I miss hanging out with you Austin," Austin looked at me, got up, and came to sit by me. "I miss you to Ally, but not as friends. I miss, us. I miss us being together," I felt tears coming to my eyes. "Austin, I already told you. I have a boyfriend," I looked into his eyes and he held my gaze, then broke it. "I know, which is why, I'll settle for friends," Austin smiled sweetly. That's the smile I fell for.
It's been almost a week since the day I spoke to Austin. He hasn't called me, or texted. I hope he does soon. He's driving me mad! I was sitting on my bed with my laptop opened listening to music. I hear a knock on my door. I pause my music and open the door. I smile at who is behind the door. "Hi Drake," he smiles back at me. "Can you meet me your favorite Mexican restaurant tonight at 6?" I nod at him. "See you," he kisses my cheek and walks away. When I hear the front door close, I run towards Taylor's room. I jump onto her bed. "Drake asked me out, Drake asked me out," I sing. "Jeez Taylor, you act like this is the first time he asked you out," that's true. It's not the first time he has. We've been going out at least once a week since we've started dating. "I better get ready. I have to be there at 6. It's only 3," Taylor laughs and goes back to whatever she was doing.
I start heading out to the restaurant at 5:30. I reach it at exactly 6. I see Drake's red truck and know he's here. I park and run inside. I see him at a table and walk towards him. "Hi Ms. Late," I chuckle. "I wasn't late. I was right on time," Drake looks me in the eye. "I know."
After we finished eating, Drake took me to a park. We were laying on a blanket when he got up and looked at me. "Ally, I just want you to know that you're the most amazing person in my life. I fell deeply for you within' two minutes of meeting you. I knew one day, I would do what I'm about to do," is he? He is! Drake got down on one knee and I stood up and gasped. "Ally Dawson, will you marry me?" I started to cry. "Yes Drake, yes!" I jump into his arms and he holds me tight.
So I was watching Holes and InuYasha while watching this. I thought I might reply to one review that caught my attention.
Guest: Sweetheart, I hope everything is fine now. Could you PM me? I would really like to talk to you.