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Before we begin I would just like to say ahuge, massive, ginormous, thank you to every single person who has reviewed because guess what? We beat 100! When I saw I was at 110 when I checked this morning (Currently as I'm checking it now we're at 117 which is AWESOME!) I literally did a happy dance around my bedroom :D Also thank you so much to everyone who has favourited and alerted. Your support means everything to me guys thank you :D
Chapter Nine
For the past week Austin had been set up with a moral dilema, to tell or not to tell. And he honestly did not know what to do.
On the one hand he could tell Ally and risk her crying/not believing him/being anrgy because he hadn't told her sooner/picking Dallas over him/not feeling the same way but on the other hand he could not tell Ally and risk her finding out on her own and hating him for that too. Austin was officially stuck between a rock and a hard place, and apparently there was no way out.
"Austin? AUSTIN!"
The blonde jumped a foot in the air as Dez yelling in his ear took him by surprise.
"What's wrong with you? You've been spaced out now for nearly ten minutes," Dez pointed out.
"It's nothing. And besides like you would have noticed you've been attached to your phone all day anyway," Ausitn snapped. He had not meant to snap at Dez but his frustration at what to do about Ally was getting to him.
Dez looked taken aback, "Whoa, dude."
"Sorry. Sorry. I've just got a lot on my mind..."
"Like what?" Dez asked intrigued.
Unlike girls, guys did not have mushy heart to heart talks about their feeling and emotions, guys usually just avoided all that chizz no matter what, but Austin needed help. Help which he could not get from Ally for obvious reasons or Trish because, well, let's face it, Trish wasn't the best at keeping secrets...
Austin sighed, "I have... a problem."
"Like what?"
"Well, you see, there's this girl a like -"
"Ally."
"What? Pfft! No, not Ally. Why would I like Ally? I mean she's... well, she's Ally. She's neurotic, and she has that insnae stage fright issue going on, and she's just so darn difficult. I don't understand how... how anybody could not like her," Austin sighed, giving in to Dez's assumption. "So yeah, she may be neurotic and crazy but she's also cute, and funny, and smart, and she writes amazing songs! She has really nice hair, which always smells so nice -"
"Like apples," Dez agreed. "Trish's reminds me of vanilla."
Austin was too caught up with his talk of Ally to notice the wistful look on his friend's face, "What is it about girls which makes their hair smell so nice all the time? You think it's the shampoo they use?"
"Maybe," Dez wondered breifly if he should change shampoo cause Trish was always telling him he smelt like a Kangaroo's armpit.
"But I'm so confused as to what to do see, Ally's dating this guy -"
"Dallas."
"Dude!"
"Sorry!"
"Where was I? Right. Ally is dating Dallas, only he's kinda, using her for her songs. And I don't know what to do. Do I tell her or not?"
It was one of those moments where Dez became serious and his eyes became hard, "As they say in all chick flicks, follow your heart."
"But what if my heart is having the same problem and can't seem to make a decision?"
"Your heart never has those moments. It always knows the right decision, whether you like the outcome of it or not."
Austin thought about what Dez was saying, the red head did have a point. "When did you become all wise on me?"
"Since my mom made me watch a bunch of girly movies with her last month on 'Mommy and Dez day.'"
"Your mom is still making you do 'Mommy and Dez day'?" Austin snickered.
Dez rolled his eyes, "Can we go now? You've obviously finished your food and the food court is getting busy now anyway."
"Whatever, Mommy's boy," Austin laughed.
"Shut up!"
Making his way to Sonic Boom Austin could feel his palms becoming sweaty with nerves.
UGH!
This wasn't him, he was Austin Moon for chizz sake! He didn't get nervous, ever. Except for when it came to matters associating with Ally, then all his confidence may as well be thrown out of the busted window in the practice room for all the use it was to him.
"Hey Austin," Ally greeted him as he entered the store.
"Uh... H-hey Ally."
"Are you alright?" She asked manouvering herself around the counter to get closer to him so she could place her hand against his forehead. "Have you been eating another one of those volcano peppers again? Because you're sweating and stanmmering again."
"What?" Austin wiped his forehead and sure enough she was right. "No. I haven't. I just, erm... well, ya see..."
"Maybe you should go home Austin and get some sleep. You're obviously not feeling very well."
"No! I'm fine. I'm fine I swear, I've just... I've gotta... Uh... I need to tell you something."
"Yes?"
Austin opened his mouth to speak but was cut off by an obnoxious Dallas entering the store.
"Hey Ally baby, how're you on the fine day? So now you're no longer grounded, how about me and you go to the beach? There's supposed to be an insane bonfire there tonight."
Austin turned and snapped at Dallas, "If you knew her well enough, you'd know that Ally doesn't like the beach. She hates the sand."
Dallas glared at the blond, "And what exactly are you doing here? I thought Ally was done with you."
Ally looked at the two boys before her, confusion etching itself across her face, "Whoa, what's going on here?"
"Nothing, Austin was just leaving," Dallas barked.
"But didn't you have something you wanted to tell me?" Ally asked Austin.
Austin opened his mouth but Dallas got in there first, "Not before I do sweet thang."
Ally couldn't believe how repulsive she found it everytime Dallas said that, 'sweet thang,' it was so degrading. "Uh, yeah Dallas?"
Dallas stepped forward and took Ally's hand in his own, "Ally, although I don't understand how you could possibly have forgiven Austin, I accept your decision because I love you for you but I just wanted you to know that I don't think it was the right one."
"Why's that?"
"Because even though he's obviously using you for your songs, I can tell you care about him. Though it's clear that he does not return those feelings for you."
"What are you talking about? I care about Ally more than you ever will," Austin growled.
Dallas dropped Ally's hand and rounded on Austin, "Then why would you say such awful, things about her?"
Ally stared at Austin, "What awful things? What did you say Austin?"
"Nothing. Ally I swear I didn't say anything!"
"Oh really?" Dallas countered, pulling out his slim black phone from his pocket. "Then what's all this about?" Dallas pressed a few buttons on his phone and suddenly Austin's voice, along with Dez' could be heard.
"Well, you see, there's this girl a like -"
"Ally."
"What? Pfft! No, not Ally. Why would I like Ally? I mean she's... well, she's Ally. She's neurotic, and she has that insnae stage fright issue going on, and she's just so darn difficult. I don't understand how... how anybody could like her. She's not cute or funny or smart. But she writes amazing songs. I'm only using her for her songs."
The speaker cut off there. Austin's jaw dropped and he looked at Ally who's eyes were brimming over with tears. "Ally, I can explain."
"What is there to explain? You obviously said all this, I have the proof right here," Dallas smirked.
"No! No, he's lying Ally, he's lying I swear. I mean, yeah I said those things but he twisted them so they made me look bad. Ally you've got to believe me! He's the one using you not me! That's what I came here to tell you. Ally, please, believe me."
Ally opened her mouth to speak but struggled for words, instead she let out a sob and almost broke down right there. But she wouldn't let Austin see her like that, no. "How could you do this to me? Out of everything you've ever done this has got to be the worst. How could I have been so stupid as to believe that Austin Moon actually wanted to be friends with me, that you actually cared about me, Ally Dawson?" She laughed bitterly. "Thanks for showing me what show business is really about Austin. You know, I actually thought we were close! I thought that you were actually starting to return my feelings for you! I guess I was wrong."
"Ally, you don't understand," Austin choked out.
"Oh no, I understand perfectly well. I can't believe I let you screw me over with your flirting and I know, I know I shouldn't have taken it seriously because you're Austin Moon and you're allowed to do whatever the hck you want, but it's not fair, not helpful and I hate it because it's just so darn mind numbing how everyone falls over their feet to help you because you're just some amazing, one of a kind, gorgeous, teen hearthrob. Well guess what? You're not! You're a selfish, inconsiderate jerk, who never cares about anyone but himself!"
Austin attempted to speak up but Ally wouldn't let him, "No, I don't wanna hear it anymore because to you I'm just some girl you used to toy with her feelings and trick into writing songs for you. Oh, and I'm so freaking grateful to you for showing me exactly what an idiot I am." The brunette stormed over to the counter and pulled out her book, "Here!" She said thrusting it into his arms. "You wanted it so much just take it, I don't care anymore. I'm done with song writing, I'm done with music, I'm done with you Austin Moon."
"Ally, please -"
"Can you just go? If you don't care what I have to say then I don't care what you have to say. You got what you wanted so now you can leave."
Ally wasn't the only one crying anymore and she hadn't been the only one for a long time, Austin's cheeks were now streaming with tears as he clutched Ally's book with all his might in his hands. Ally ran off up the stairs and into the practice room, Dallas throwing a large, victoprious smirk in Austin's direction before running off after her. "But, I love you," Austin whispered as he watched her disappear through the door.
Well? What'd ya think? Was the fight intense enough? Did you enjoy Dez and Austin's talk? What do you think of Dallas now? How do you feel about Austin? And what about poor old Ally?
Here are my replies ^_^
LilRockerStar - OH MY GOD! We could be like twins! :D I commented saying that on a youtube video and someone had a complete go at me calling me all sorts of filthy, vulgar things. And saying sme dreadful stuff about Demi too. But yes, I think they are like a mini Sonny and Chad and that's probably one of the many reasons I like them, but at the same time they are their own characters and I love them for that :D
Bree Renee - I'm not sure what you meant by 'its going to take a long time for me to acept that Veve a very long time...' but I'm pretty sure you're referncing something I said in the last chapter. I thought it might be the thing about Zac Efron and Chad Dylan Cooper, and since I'm madly in love with Chad Dylan Cooper (And Ross Lynch/Austin Moon can be added now to second place in the 'People Evie is in love with list' ;D) I will pick CDC over Efron every time :P
SnowXPrincessXOfXWonderland - So do I :D And thanks :)
1seddiefan -Hopefully this is enough Dez for now to quench your thirst for him? ;D And As you can see he was gonna tell but Dallas got in the way :(
GabbyDJesus - Fast enough for ya? ;D
summer mosabbeh - Thank you :) I'm glad you love this story, it's why I keep updating quickly ;D
SiriusBlackisSeriuslyfunny333 - I'm happy you loved the fluffy chapter, I just hope this chapter won't destroy the magic for you D:
Bubblelina15 - Well...
Taylorcutie - Yay! Long review ^_^ See, I was pretty unsure of the whole Mom death thing, because with my luck Ally's mom will just show up in an episode or something. Plus, the part with the whole Mom dead thing, I had to rewrite it a couple of times until I was moderately satisfied and even then UI was gonna take it out :/ but it did give me an idea for a new fic once this one is done and dusted... :D And I hope you enjoyed this chapter though I don't think it's quite what you wanted to happen :L And yeah, I did picture it taking place in Sonic Boom because anywhere else I think would have been less personal, does that make sense?
Faceless Enemy - Thank you :)
Bubbles237 - Updated ^_^
Ann Le - After saying that you love how Austin is so sweet to Ally I really hope this chapter doesn't ruin that...
Mrs. Mahone - :O I can't update any sooner! It would kill me if I did :L
WitchWIthWords - Thank you :) Originally I was gonna have Ally freak out but then I got worried and thought that I'd get accused of copying the idea from 'One in A Billionth Chance' so I changed it :/ But I'm happy you liked the chapter ^_^
Emmy - I've read these reviews several times today actually :L I'm trying to take into account what you guys think will happen and how you feel about certain stuff. And I know! I can't believe it I hit one hundred! :D This is the fastest I've ever hit one hundred reviews actually, so I'm pretty proud :D This is my new obsession to, in my vain attempt to fill the void SWAC left ;D And I really do love it when I'm told my fic is the best Austin & Ally one, though I'm afraid you're making my head become rather large... :P
chelsea - Although the story has it's serious parts, I'm trying to fit in comical parts so that it's still like the TV show, and plus, I really do enjoy coming up with the funny bits ;D And the whole Zac Efron and CDC part, I agree with Austin 100% Chad Dylan Cooper all the way! ^_^
blackbarbie12 - They remind me of Sonny and Chad too :D And I update as quickly as possible :P
Anunknownperson - Thank goodness! :D I get so paranoid that I'm not writing the characters properly and I dither around a lot, rewriting things they say because I worry that they wouldn't say that. I look forward to your thoughts on this chapter :)
josephine - Awww :) Stop it, you'll make me blush ^_^ I like to think I'm nice in real life but the only people around to ask are my brother and sisters and it's obvious what they'd say ;D
i love lewis - The paddle boat part was actually inspired by a time I went on a paddle boat with my younger brother and sister and my step-brother (He thinks he's so cool because he's two years older than m. Pfft!), and we literally went around in circles for ages! And then my step-brother drove us into the fountain in the middle of the lake so we got soaked (Not as bad as Austin & Ally's experience though...) And then he tried to hijack another boat. doesn't my step-brother sound lovely? ;D
clarinetto14 - I hope this chapter lives up to your standards :P
Draco-Malfoy-Is-Zebratastical - Love the name by the way. And no you are not alone, and finally neither am I :')
AnimeRoxx - As you can see Austin thought the same thing ;D and LONG LIVE CHANNY! ^_^
RomanceObbsessed - I'm flattered, but I'm afraid I'm in love with Chad Dylan Cooper (And now Austin Moon/Ross Lynch ;D ) And yes I am a huge Seddie Fan, and was just as heartbroken as every other seddier in the fandom when they broke up :'( But hopefully they'll get back together unlike Channy :/ If you wish to know whom else I ship, there is a list on my profile, which I wrote up because I have no life :D
GreeksAndFreaks - Thank you :)
PepperonyLuverLol - Well, he did make her cry again... :D
Anywhoodle, that's it for me tonight, and I wanna thank you all once again for helping me reach over 100 reviews you wouldn't believe how happy I am about that... actually you might since I already told you about my happy dance thing... I'm a dork, I'll admit it 8)
Peace Out Suckahs!
Evie xxx
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