Heyheyhey! Who's on their winter break now too? Everyone?

I decided to upload this as a little celebration woohooo! Plus it has been too long, hasn't it

I made this one special; extra long and extra Raura, just the way you like it

Next update will not be for this chapter, but a Christmas surprise!

Laura's lines will be bold, Ross's cursive and together both

I don't own any of the songs used in this chapter

The next day on set, Ross just hangs in his dressing room, scanning through the song lyrics he has to learn. The writers decided this movie will not have self-written songs like in the series, but they will use popular songs, fitting in the situation Austin and Ally will be in. He's actually very excited to record them later today, cause the songs they chose are definitely his taste.

Ross marches through his dressing room, looking at the lyrics one more time before lighting up his phone to check the time. Bored as hell, he tries to come up with something to do. He knows Calum and Raini are rehearsing their scenes so he can't bother them. Then an idea pops into his head. If he remembers correctly, Laura should be in the recording studio, recording her two songs. He's kind of curious and he knows Laura would love to see him while she records. With a smile on his face he walks out the door.

Walking through the entrance, he knows exactly whereto go. Not only could he walk the halls toward their usual recording booth in his dreams, he could also hear Laura's recognizable voice if he listened closely. Following the sound he got closer until he arrived at the door that had a sign saying, ''Austin & Ally, The Movie. Recording now! No trespassing.''

''I think they'll make an exception for Austin Moon himself.'' Ross tells himself while smirking. He doesn't even bother to knock before entering the room. With their backs turned to him are Kevin, Heath and Julia, one of the people responsible for the songs we record for Austin and Ally. He quietly closes the door and takes place behind the chairs. They haven't noticed his presence yet, same for Laura who has her eyes closed, fully focussing on the sensitive song she's singing.

Because of you
I will never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side
So I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust
Not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid

Ross is impressed, he can admit. She never really got the chance to sing on the show, especially slow songs. And she's really killing it. Her eyes stay closed during the whole part and he sees the small wrinkle between her eyebrows he knows from when she's really giving her all when singing.

I lose my way
And it's not too long before you point it out
I cannot cry
Because I know that's weakness in your eyes
I'm forced to fake, a smile, a laugh
Every day of my life
My heart can't possibly break
When it wasn't even whole to start with

He gets goose pimples when hearing the crack in her voice. He knew she could get lost in songs but this one seems like she's putting her heart and soul in. This is nothing he didn't know from her but he still can't help but awe at her impressive performance. Crossing his arms in front of his chest, he slowly nods on the slow beat of the song, not being able to stop smiling.

Because of you
I will never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side
So I don't get hurt
Because of you
I tried my hardest just to forget everything
Because of you
I don't know how to let anyone else in
Because of you
I'm ashamed of my life because it's empty
Because of you
I am afraidBecause of you
Because of you

The last few notes slowly die and Laura smiles while opening her eyes for the first time since Ross came in the room. She first scans the faces she sees in front of her on the chairs when she notices someone else behind the three who wasn't there when she began the song. Recognizing the smile, she squeals excitedly, quickly loses the headphone and runs out of the recording booth. The next moment, Ross has her short arms wrapped around his waist and her famous shampoo essence in his nose.

''You did great, dude! They should let you sing songs like these more often.'' he congratulated her with a wide smile while grabbing her shoulders. Laura looked down shyly.

''Thanks, Ross! But this wasn't even close to what you're about to see next.'' she spoiled while smiling with her eyebrows raised and winked at him. ''Sweet of you to come watch me, though.''

''Ross, great to see you here too! Laura has one more song to record before we will work on yours.'' Julia informs him while pulling out a chair for him next to her. He thanks her and takes place before the console with the hundreds of buttons. Next to him, Laura enters the isolation booth once again.

''Okay, Laura, it's time for your breakup song. Just imagine, Austin had just broken up with you and you spot him in a restaurant with another girl, the same day. You were heartbroken but now you just want to smash things.'' Julia sets the mood for Laura.

''Angry, heartbroken, smashing things. Got it.'' she nods understandingly and prepares for the song. She shakes her hands, stretches her neck and draws a hand through her hair, messing it up. She closes her eyes for a moment, puts on the headphones and opens them again, looking at them underneath her lashes.

''Ready.'' she announces while resting her hands on the microphone stand. Ross watched the whole scene in awe and is unable to close his mouth. He just watched the always happy, perky girl changing into the most badass, rebel girl he has ever seen. He's never seen her like this before and he can't say he doesn't like it.

Well I thought I knew you
Thinking that you were true
Guess I, I couldn't trust called your bluff
Time is up, 'cause I've had enough

You were there by my side
Always down for the ride
But your joy ride just came down in flames
'Cause your greed sold me out in shame, mmm hmm

Laura sings the lines with a husky voice he never knew she had. He has his elbows propped on his knees and rests his head on his palms. With wide eyes he stares at the girl in front of him, not seeing the looks the three people next to him exchange.

After all of the stealing and cheating
You probably think that
I hold resentment for you
But uh uh, oh no, you're wrong

'Cause if it wasn't for all
That you tried to do
I wouldn't know just how capable I am to pull through
So I wanna say thank you

Really getting into the song, Laura shows of the attitude appropriate for the lyrics. With a hand on her hip, she reads the lyrics of the sheet. She nails the fast lines and takes a look at the people watching her. Three of them are watching her, nodding approvingly and one is looking at her, with an open mouth, not blinking and keeping his eyes on her, letting them roll over her body once every few seconds. She can't help but smile while looking at him, but immediately refocuses, finishing the last part of her song.

'Cause it
Makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
Makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter

Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter

And just like that, Laura changes back to her old self, clapping her hands and fixing her hair.

''How was that?'' she asks Julia while hanging her headphones on the stand again.

''I think you better ask this one.'' she grins while nodding her head to her left subtly and looks at Ross expectedly. Laura shifts her eyes so she meets his, smiling widely.

''Wha… Yeah, awesome. Great, cool. So great.'' he stutters, still looking Laura in the eyes.

''Sounds great!'' Laura laughs. ''Let's do that one more time.''

''Guys, you have got to hear these songs Laura recorded. She killed it.'' Ross tells Raini and Calum while joining them at the lunch table. The conversation falls silent when they see him and Laura sit down and exchange a look.

''He's exaggerating, it wasn't that great.'' Laura assures them after taking a bite from her croissant.

''She sang Because Of You by Kelly Clarkson and then Fighter by Christina Aguilera, and it was amazing to see,'' he keeps praising her while stuffing his lunch in his mouth with big bites. ''But it can't top me of course, I mean, that would be too much.'' Ross brags while casually flexing his arms. Laura just rolls her eyes at him and finishes her croissant by putting the final little piece in her mouth and wipes her hands on her napkin.

''Wait till we sing that duet, I'll smoke you.'' Laura tells him before taking a small sip from her water bottle.

''We'll see about that, Marano. Remember I have a solo before that, you're watching right?'' he asks her looking at her and grabs his own water bottle.

''Of course, wouldn't miss it for the world.'' she assures him before hitting his upper arm playfully.

''Let's go then! Bye guys.'' Ross stands up and holds out his hand for Laura. She grabs it before telling Raini and Calum goodbye too.

''We're here right, they saw us sitting at this table.'' Raini asks Calum, turning to him. He just shrugs while finishing the umpteenth coffee that day. Raini rolls her eyes and hits him on the arm, signalling for him to follow her.

''Are you ready, Ross?'' Julia asks him from outside the isolation booth.

''As ready as I'll ever be.'' he answers while lifting two thumbs in the air. Soon after that he hears the music flow through his headphones and he closes his eyes to let it sink in. Tapping is foot and bobbing his head on the rhythm he prepares to start singing.

My name is Austin, nice to meet you can I tell you baby
Look around, there's a whole lot of pretty ladies
But none like you, you shine so bright, yeah

I was wondering if you and me could spend a minute
On the floor, up and close getting lost in it
I won't give up without a fight

He makes a few hand gestures fitting the lyrics and smiles when he sees the four people in front of him bop their heads while nodding at each other. Laura smiles the widest and he sees her dance a little on her chair. He decides to get the real Auslly feeling in the song and involve Laura. So he keeps his eyes on Laura the whole time and points at her when saying 'you'.

I just wanna, oh baby
I just want you to dance with me tonight
So come on, oh baby
I just want you to dance with me tonight

We're getting sweaty, hot and heavy in the crowd now
I loosen up and let your hands go down, down
But go with it girl, yeah just close your eyes, yeah

Ross winks at her while singing the second verse and moves his hands in front of his body down, over an imaginary body. Laura's mouth drops open and a blush creeps on her cheeks. She starts laughing behind her hands and Ross starts grinning.

When I saw you there
sitting all alone in the dark acting like you didn't have a care
I knew then, that you'd be mine
and we'd be dancing the whole damn night like

Oh baby
I just want you to dance with me tonight
So come on, oh baby
I just want you to dance with me tonight

He finishes the song with one last dance move and his public starts clapping and cheering.

''Great job, Ross! That was perfect!'' Heath praises him and Kevin nods, raising a thumb. ''But, you understand that we have to cut that second verse. It's still a kid's movie.''

Ross nods understanding, still loved singing his favourite part of the song.

''Yeah, you did amazing!'' Laura adds with a wide smile.

''Better than you?'' Ross asks her teasingly.

''Pff, you wish.'' She answers leaning back in her chair and crosses her legs and arms, faking her arrogance.

After recording the song a few times more, they got everything they needed, so it was time for the last recording of the day; the duet.

Laura just joined Ross in the small isolation booth and gets ready to sing. She studies the lyrics one last time before she feels Ross's eyes on her.

''Those enormous headphones look adorable on you, Ally.'' he tells her while adjusting them for her.

''Thanks, Austin! You look pretty swag too.'' and she snaps her fingers, pointing at him. That makes him look at her weirdly and he tries to hold in his laughter.

''Whenever you're ready, guys.'' Julia signals them to start. They both nod and get focussed on the song. Ross needs to lower his head and Laura has to hold her head up because they have to share a microphone. Right before Ross starts singing, he grabs the microphone with one hand and turns to Laura, looking deeply in her eyes, acting like the couple Austin & Ally are.

Don't go breaking my heart
I couldn't if I tried
Oh, Honey if I get restless
Baby you're not that kindDon't go breaking my heart
You take the weight off of me
Oh, Honey when you knock on my door
I gave you my key

They're both putting everything in their singing, making it look like they really love each other. Both are having a lot of fun pretending and it shows. The writers and Julia smile constantly and through a tiny opening behind the door, there are two faces looking at the two co-stars, also grinning from ear to ear. In the little break between the verse and the chorus Ross puts his hands out, which Laura grabs with a confused look. As soon as their fingers touch, Ross pulls her closer and moves their hands on the rhythm of the song so they're swaying from side to side.

Nobody knows it
But when I was down
I was your clown
Nobody knows it
Right from the start
I gave you my heart
Ohhhhhhh Ho
I gave you my heart

So don't go breaking my heart
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart

During the musical part that comes after, Ross grabs Laura's hands tighter. He then gives them one firm pull until their chests touch, Laura's hand lands on his chest and Ross's holds her close to him. This caught Laura in surprise and she lets out a small squeal. Ross moves her around so they sway on the upbeat tempo. Just before the singing part comes, Ross takes one hand in his to swing Laura around. They start singing again while they keep laughing the whole time.

And nobody told us
`Cause nobody showed us
And now it's up to us babe
Wow, I think we can make it

So don't misunderstand me
You put the light in my life
You put the sparks to the flame
I've got your heart in my sights

Ross points between his heart and Laura's at the last line to make it very cheesy. She smiles and joins by laying a hand over her heart and making a swoon gesture by touching her forehead with the back of her hand. They stare into each other's eyes and their smiles slowly fall. Their gazes don't leave the other's faces for the rest of the chorus.

Ooo, nobody knows it
But, when I was down
Ooo,I was your clown
Nobody knows it
Right from the start
I gave you my heart
Ohhhhh Ho
I gave you my heart

So don't go breaking my heart
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart

After the last line they sing in harmony both their smiles have disappeared from their faces and keep staring while catching their breaths. The tension is so thick that you can cut it with a knife, or so Ross thinks, because the next moment, Laura's innocent smile is back. She breaks eye contact and asks Julia how they did it, like nothing happened. Ross blinks twice before he can look at them too.

''That was awesome! Just the Auslly chemistry we know, fantastic! Let's do that again, I want the same amount of fun. Ready?''

Ah would you look at that, no plane yet

This turned out longer than I thought, so I'm saving the trip to NY for next time

Also, I know it's weird the movie won't have self-written songs, but I can't write songs just for this and really wanted to have some

One more thing

I know I don't write a lot of thoughts or detailed stuff

It's just that I find it hard and honestly, I don't like them very much. When I read a fanfic and it has a whole paragraph of just thoughts, I skip it

I'm working on it, but if you guys have tips or if it really bothers you, please let me know

Thanks for reading xxxxx