Chapter 7
By the time they get back to ally's moms house it is 10:00 at night they are soaking wet. They both go upstairs to take a shower not realizing that the power is still out. They take turns using Austin's shower and when their done they lay down on his bed in the darkness.
"Ally...what do you want to do".
"We'll talk". She says mocking what austin had said on the plane
"Ok...when are you going to talk to trish again".
"Um never".
"So when we get back to school who are you going to talk to".
"You and dez...i cant stand her she busted us".
"Ya...but ally you need a friend thats a girl...ever girl does".
"No i don't...why cant i just hang out with you and dez".
"Because we do boy stuff...and i don't want you to feel like your forced to be one of the guys because your hanging around with us".
"Im not austin...me and trish cant be friends again".
"It doesn't have to be trish...just another girl that you can talk to".
"But austin it wouldn't be the same as talking with you and dez".
"Ya but you talk about girl stuff with trish".
"What do you mean girl stuff".
"Like shopping and prom and boys and me and dez don't talk about that".
Ally stays silent for a minute she doesn't really understand what austin is saying...she wont feel like one of the guys it will be the exact same except trish wont be their.
"So what do you and dez talk about that i cant be included in".
"Um...you and...".
"Wait me why cant i be included in that".
"Um because...you cant tell me that girls don't sit around and talk about their boyfriends to their friends".
"We do". Ally says shaking her head.
"Yes without their boyfriends being there...well guys do the same thing".
Ally finally understands what austin is talking about.
"Ok so what do i do...I'm not the one that should be apologizing she should".
"Then just call her...i don't know what you should say but its a start".
"Ok i will...but if she starts anything I'm never trying again".
Austin and ally decide to go outside onto the porch were the hammock is and there is shade from the rain. They are sitting opposite to each other facing each other.
"Ally what do you want to do senior year?"
"Mmm...go on the senior trip...go to homecoming and prom". Ally says excitingly
"So what about after high school?"
"Go to college...i don't really have a plan".
"Ally i know that its a long time from now but what about us after high school".
Ally doesn't know how to respond. She sits up and goes to lay on austin. Ally always knew that one day she would go to college but her and austin weren't dating at the time so she didn't really fit him into the equation.
"I have no idea austin...what if we don't go to the same college."
"Or were not even in the same state."
Austin and Ally cant even bare the thought of never seeing each other again or being with someone other than each other.
"Austin i don't want to talk about it anymore".
"Ally...".
Austin can tell that ally is upset and he doesn't know how to make her feel better.
"Ya its only like a year away".
"So austin how long are you going to be applied to music school".
"For the whole summer".
"No austin you cant stay the whole summer".
"I cant leave you though you wont have anyone to talk to".
"Um..my mom". Ally says like thats the only other person.
"But shes barely home".
Ally knows that if austin leaves she will be extremely lonely but she still doesn't want austin to get in to trouble.
"So when are you going to talk to your parents again". Ally asks concerned.
"When i go home". Austin says in moody tone.
"No austin your relationship will be ruined".
"There the ones who ruined it not me...so why should i talk to them".
Ally stares at austin for a minute and then replies.
"Because I'm calling trish".
"Dang it i forgot i told you to do that...but there..." Austin starts to say but ally cuts him off.
"Their not different and you know it I'll call trish tomorrow morning if you call your parents". She says pointing at austin. Austin looks at ally he didn't know she would use his own words against him.
"Ok" Austin whispers
The next morning austin and ally are waiting at the phone at 10:00 am.
"So who's going first?" Ally asks.
"We'll flip for it". Austin takes out a quarter.
"Heads" Ally yells.
Austin flips the coin and it lands on tails. As ally sees the result she jumps for joy clapping her hands.
"Ok...ok all call...".
Austin grabs the phone he doesn't want his parents to know the number so he does it anonymously. Austin waits a second and then dials their phone number knowing them they probably wont even pick up. As the phone is ringing all he gets is there voice mail. Austin feels a rush of relief as he hangs up the phone.
"Well their not home so...I'll call later".
"No...you'll call there work number".
"Fine".
Austin picks up the phone to call there work number he knows that they will pick up.
"Hello" Meme says as she picks up the phone "Who is this?"
Austin takes a deep breath in waiting
"Hello"Austin says unsure "Its austin".
"Oh austin how is music school going".
Austin takes a deep breath in he really doesn't want to have to lie to his parents but he is willing to for ally.
"Fine...its great here".
Ally looks at austin she can tell that he is having trouble lying to his parents. Ally taps austin on the shoulder as he turns around she mouthes to him "Just tell them the truth".
Austin shakes his head no but ally keeps pushing. Austin puts his hand on the phone so his mom cant hear him.
"Ally no...they'll tell me i have to come back".
"Austin...I'm covered my parents know everything...and i cant let you lie to protect me".
Ally cant bare to look at austin anymore this is the saddest she has ever seen him.
"Ok ally I'll tell them".
Austin lets go of the phone.
"Mom...I'm in Africa with ally...she had know idea i was sneaking on the plane or anything so don't be mad at her".
The phone goes silent.
"AUSTIN MONICA MOON WHAT WERE YOU THINKING"!
"MOM I HAD TO I COULDN'T GO THE WHOLE SUMMER WITHOUT SEEING ALLY...AND ITS YOUR FAULT THAT I LEFT...YOU WERE MAD AT THE DAWSONS WHICH STARTED THIS WHOLE THING"!
"THAT DOSENT MEAN YOU HAVE TO GO ALL THE WAY TO AFRICA"!
"No...i go were ever she goes".
"Austin your coming back home".
"No i cant...ally will have nobody i just can leave her...".
"Austin". Meme says in a firm voice
"Mom please I'm begging you...I'll do anything just please let me stay the rest of the summer".
There is a silence on the phone but meme finally say...
"Ok austin...i understand were your coming from...but your not of the hook and you must call us everyday".
"Ok thanks mom...i promise ok bye". Austin hangs up the phone and then runs to kiss ally.
"Im staying" Austin says in relief.
Ally kisses austin relieved that he gets to stay with her and know doesn't have to lie to his parents.
"Your turn" Austin says pulling ally off the sofa
" Ok but...I'm not going to be nice about it".
Ally goes up to the phone to call trish as she dials the phone number it starts to ring.
"Austin what do i say". Ally says looking for something to say her mind went blank.
"Um...how you been". Austin say in a rush trying to get it in before trish picks up
"Hello" Trish says
Ally takes a deep breath like Austin did maybe it will build up her confidence to.
"Hello...its Ally".
Ally waves for Austin to come over to the phone she needs help desperately.
"Oh...you Ally why are you calling me...i don't have time".
"Um trish i wanted to talk about what happened between us".
"Oh you called to apologize about how you didn't care about my fellings about not having a boyfriend".
Ally's jaw drops she cant believe trish is that mean or that dumb.
"Um trish if anyone should be apologizing...its you".
"ME I DIDNT DO ANYTHING TO YOU".
"WHAT...YOU TOLD MY PARENTS ME AND AUSTIN WERE DATING WHICH CAUSED ME TO GET SENT TO AFRICA...WERE I DONT HAVE ANY FRIENDS OR ANYONE TO TALK TO BECAUSE MY MOM IS BARLEY HOME".
"Oh ally I'm so sorry". Trish says with pasion
"Its ok trish I'm glad were..." Ally starts to say when trish cuts her off.
"Sike". Trish says and then hangs up the phone.
Ally throws the phone back on the charger and then turns to Austin.
"IM DONE".Then ally turns back around and stomps up the stairs.
Austin stands up and walks to the phone and hits the redial number.
"Hello...Ally leave me alone". Trish says firmly
"Its austin".
"No ally just called me from this number".
"Well I'm in Africa with ally my parents said its ok so you can go ahead and run your big mouth again it wont matter...ally did nothing to you so why are you treating her like this".
"Does her dad know that your their...no ok well why don't i tell him".
"So your trying to hurt ally...she's been nothing but nice to you...you know her family life is hard why are you making it worse".
"By austin" Trish says then hangs up the phone.
Austin slams the phone back onto the charger and goes up stairs to ally to find her laying face down on her bed he goes over and raps his arms around her stomach resting his head next to hers.
"Ally...are you ok...I'm sorry your call didn't go all well as mine did".
Ally turns her head so they are only an inch away from each other.
"Ya it does i don't ever want to talk, see, be friends with her again".
"Ally this doesn't mean that you don't need a girl best friend...you can have a new best friend senior year".
Ally smiles
"No austin I'll make a friend...but you'll always be my best friend".
Austin leans over to kiss ally.
"And you'll always be mine...I'm sorry that i made you call trish...i way inconsiderate of your feelings".
"Its ok austin you did it out of good intentions...and you showed me who i can trust"
"Ya but...i wish it didn't have to be this way".
"Ya...so what did you say to trish on the phone...i heard you tell her you were in Africa".
Austin remember the last bit of their conversation.
"Ally i'm so sorry i told i was here in Africa with you...and she said shes going to tell your dad".
"AUSTIN I CANT BELIEVE YOU...YOU MADE MATTERS WORSE". Ally says jumping up.
"Ally I'm sorry...i'll..." Austin says but ally cuts him off
"Austin I'm kidding...you know i don't care what my dad thinks".
Austin grabs ally.
"I can't believe you did that...i thought you were serious".
Ally starts laughing trying to get out of Austin's hands.
"I couldn't resist...".
Austin is stronger than ally and pins her down as he lays on top of her. Their both laughing ally trying to pull austin off of her. Austin holds ally's arms up and kisses her.
"Austin you better get up...now".
Austin stares at ally.
"Really ally". Austin says sarcastically
"Im not begging...actually you can stay it wont bother me none". She says with attitude back
Austin starts laughing "Ok" he says
"AUSTIN GET UP" Ally yells laughing
Austin laughs and starts to tickle ally.
Ally keeps pushing austin and finally gets him off of her.
"Stop austin" she says holding her arms out so he cant grab her again.
"Ally come back". Austin says laughing
"NO" Ally says
"Please..." Austin says begging
"You promise you wont tickle me again".
"Ok i promise" Austin says very believable
Ally walks back over to austin but he doesn't keep his promise he starts to tickle ally again she jumps back up.
"WOW AUSTIN...you didn't keep your promise". She says still trying to break away from austin. Ally cant break from austin but he stops tickling her.
"Ally..."he says in a song full tone
Ally turns to him smiling "What do you want austin".
"Ally are you sure your not mad...what are you going to tell your dad?"
"I have to stand up to him sometime or all be his punching bag forever...and if i cant i'll".
"I'll talk to him like i wanted to before..right".Austin says finishing ally's sentence
Ally laughs "Sure austin".