CHAPTER 2

The next morning Austin got up early and ran to the first aid kit in the bathroom.

He grabbed a heating pad and the ear thermometer they had and ran back to his room. He then tucked the heating pad under his side to raise his body temperature and cause him to sweat and laid the thermometer next to him, turning on his lamp in case he needed the heat from the bulb to fake out the thermometer.

When his mom came in to wake him up he was in a bad sweat and when she went to take his temperature, thanks to the heating pad, it looked like he was sick.

So, Mimi let him stay home from school as they went to work.

Austin waited til he heard the car drive down the street before jumping into the shower.

After washing up he grabbed his keys and ran to his car.

He had half an hour to get across town and morning traffic was hitting.

Please let me get there in time. he silently prayed as he backed out of the driveway.

At 9:58 he pulled up to the diner, seeing Ally waiting outside.

He walked over to her and hugged her.

"Is he here yet?" Austin asked kissing the top of her head.

"Not yet, but he will be soon." Ally told him.

Just then a red pickup pulled up.

"That's him." Ally told Austin.

When he got out of the car Austin could tell why Ally was so scared.

The guy looked very gruff, like he hadn't shaven in a couple of days and had been in his share of fights. Austin was sure the stories Ally told him last night were true.

"Hey uncle." Ally said as he walked up.

"Who's this?" the man asked, gesturing to Austin.

"My singing partner. He sings with me at all my concerts and he needs to know the plan." Ally told him.

"You tell the rest of your band?" he asked, reaching into a back pocket.

Austin saw the knife handle and spoke up.

"No, I'm the only one who knows. As far as everyone else knows we're doing a free flash concert this afternoon." he told the man, knowing he was telling the truth.

The man reached back to the front of his jeans, empty-handed.

Thirty minutes later Austin pushed back his plate of pancakes and sat back, full.

"You two understand the plan now?" the man asked.

Austin nodded.

"Perfectly." he assured the man.

"If anything goes wrong, you two will be dragged down with me. Do you understand?" he asked.

"Look, why don't I just give you the money, then you don't have to do this." Austin offered.

"Hey kid, do I come to your concerts and tell you how to perform?" he asked Austin, defensive.

"No." Austin stated.

"Then don't tell me how to do MY job. Capache?" he asked Austin.

Austin just nodded.

A few minutes later everyone went there seperate ways, for now.

"I'm sorry I got you into this mess." Ally told Austin as they went to their cars.

"It's ok." Austin told her, careful not to seem to personal with her with her uncle still there.

"I'll see you in 2 hours at Sonic Boom." Ally told him as he got in his car.

Austin nodded, sent a #X text from his phone to everyone and started the car.

A few moment later he got a text alert from his phone on his passenger seat.

He knew it was Ally's #X text so he just left it, focusing on the road.

Two hours later Austin and Ally climbed into the truck they had packed.

Austin started the truck and took it slow, not wanting to hurt anything.

The band was meeting them there but the instuments were in the back for now.

"You nervous?" she asked Austin as they drove.

"Yeah, but we have to act natural during the performance. If you get nervous, just look at me ok?" he assured her.

Ally nodded, still nervous.

Austin reached over and grabbed her hand, stroking it.

Ally smiled and squeezed his hand back, happy for his reassurance.

When they got there Ally's band came up to the truck, one guy climbing on top to toss the rope down to Austin.

Austin and another member pulled the ropes on either side, folding out the platform. (A.N.: Watch R5's "Heart Made Up On You" if you don't quite understand. It shows the truck about a minute and a half in)

After getting set up he watched Ally, waiting for her cue.

Ally saw her uncle nod, so she nodded to Austin.

They sang "Me and You", and were halfway through "Who U R" when suddenly they head a loud crash and saw the security guard fly through the window of the jewelery store with the bag of jewels.

The band, like the crowd, scattered, FAST.

Austin and Ally looked at each other, then Ally did something crazy.

She jumped off the platform and grabbed the bag of jewels.

Austin jumped down and tried to ask her what was going on, but she ran for the truck and threw the jewels in the back and tossed Austin the keys.

"Drive around for about 10 minutes then come back here. I have to find my uncle and make sure he got out ok, then he can make a run with the truck." Ally explained quickly.

While Austin thought she was crazy he jumped in the truck and drove off.

When he came back 10 minutes later, he saw alot of cop cars around the jewelery store, but no Ally or her uncle.

He then saw Ally wave from a block away and drove over to her.

He jumped out of the car and tossed the keys to her uncle.

"Thanks kids, I owe ya." he said as he got in.

"Stay out of Miami and I'll call it even." Austin said walking to Ally.

"Deal kid." he said before driving away.

As he turned the corner and headed away Austin and Ally sighed.

"Ally, no more criminal relatives ok?" Austin askes as he put his arm on her shoulder and they walked to their cars.

Ally laughed as she looked as Austin.

"I promise." she said as they walked back.

But Austin's car was gone.

He walked up to the police officer and asked about it.

"Oh, we had to tow it for the emergency vehicles to get in, we'll get it to your home later today." he assured Austin.

"Looks like I'm driving." Ally said as they got in.

"But first." Austin said as he leaned over and grabbed Ally's face.

He kissed her hard and passionate.

Then heard something click.

He looked to see he was handcuffed to the passenger side handle.

He looked at Ally, questions in his eyes.

Ally just smlied and said "So you don't try to take over and drive home."

"Funny." Austin said as he sat back, "but you know, I may use these on you later." he said smirking at her.

"Bring it on." Ally replied before pulling out of the parking space and heading to his place, where there were no parents til late tonight.

So what do you think? It's just a little quickie I couldn't get out of my head after seeing the music video but I really hope you all like it! Please let me know!

ALSO VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: IF YOU ARE GETTING IN THE CAR TO DRIVE AND HAVE YOUR PHONE YOU CAN SEND OUT A TEXT OF #X, LETTING PEOPLE KNOW YOU CAN'T TEXT OR TALK RIGHT NOW! PLEASE STAY OFF THE PHONE AND ON THE ROAD! ARRIVE ALIVE!