I just want to thank anyone who reviewed my story. I have decided to continue it. A special shout out to Vote14Caskett for being my first follower and Guest for being my first reviewer. You guys have given me the courage to continue this story. I know that was cheesy but that is how I feel.
Disclaimer: I never have nor ever will, own Austin & Ally. I also do not own the song "Gotta go my own way" by Vanessa Hudgens.
Enjoy the story!
Ally POV
"Ally… Ally…. Ally!" I am snapped back into reality as Trish shouts out my name. "Whoa, you're really out of it today."
"I know. Sorry, Trish. I guess I am really tried today." Yeah go figure. Crying most of the night can really take its toll on people. Of course, I didn't mention that little detail. "You were saying?"
"Oh right. Ronnie Ramone says that he wants to meet with you. Urgently!" Guilt washes over me as I think about what Austin said about me not having time for him but I ignore it.
"Why?"
"I don't know. He just told me to tell you to meet him at his office at 1pm sharp."
"Trish! It is 12:55 already! Couldn't you have told me this a bit earlier?" I start to panic at thought of being late; again. He didn't really handle it well last time…
"Not my problem. But if I was you, I would hurry my way over there! Like right now!" I take hint start running to his office. OW! Why did I have to pick today to wear high heels?
After nearly tripping about 8 times and knocking some kid's ice cream over (and paying for it I might add), I finally reach the building. I stare up in awe as I realise that his office is on the 18th floor. Not wasting any time, I start jogging up the staircase. My lungs burn as I gasp for air but I keep going. As I arrive in his office, I take a moment to catch my breath and check the time. 12:59, not a moment too soon I think as I see Ronnie enter and greet with a warm smile.
"Miss Dawson, as punctual as ever. Please take a seat." I gladly accept and look at him expectedly.
"Well Miss Dawson, I know you are working with Austin Moon at the moment but-"
"That won't be a problem anymore, sir. You see, me and Austin are no longer partners." I explain, not being able to help the empty feeling in my stomach.
"Well then this works out perfectly. I know you have a lot of knowledge about music but I want you to expand it even more. I am sending you to study at the Music University of New York. It will be a one year course and all expenses will be paid by us. Are you in?" My eyes widen as what he says starts to sink in. He is sending me to the university of my dreams in New York, all expenses paid? A million different things start zooming in the head but one of them stands out the most. I will be far away from Austin. "Miss Dawson?" I realise I have been staring at him in shock.
"I would love to go." I say hesitantly, my hands shaking uncontrollably.
"Good. You will be staying in an apartment in the city but you will need to use public transport to get to and from campus. Pack your bags, your flight leaves at 9pm today."
"I'm sorry, but did you say 9pm? As in tonight?" I ask him, certain that I have miss-heard him. There is no way he would make me leave in such short notice.
"Yes. Is there a problem?" He asks raising his eyebrows at me.
"No but how will I say good bye to everyone in such a short time?" I ask hoping he would change his mind.
"You have the rest of the day to. Cheer up! You are going to NEW YORK!" He says looking at the frown on my face. I feel my eyes sting with tears that I am desperately holding in and I excuse myself. As I leave, they break lose start streaming down my face. I have been crying way too much lately.
I run to Sonic Boom where I see Trish waiting for me. As soon she sees the tears on my face, she knows something is wrong. "Oh my god, Ally! Are you alright? What happened?" She takes up to the practice room to get away from the staring customers. She gets me some water and I tell her everything. From my being in love with Austin to moving to New York. Surprisingly, she doesn't interrupt me once (except from the "I knew it!" when I her told about loving Austin) and just lets me get things off my chest. When I am done she finally begins talking.
"Ally, you poor thing. I feel so sorry for you. You are right, Austin is a jerk and he doesn't deserve you." With that, she gives me a big hug. "But that is no excuse for you moving to New York! What will I do without you? Dez will drive me crazy!"
"I just can't take anymore, Trish! You have no idea how hard it is to pretend not to love someone when you fall in love with them more every single day! Plus, this is probably the best time since Austin and I aren't talking." I prepare myself for more arguing but instead I am taking aback by Trish enfolding me in her arms again.
"You have to promise to call me every day, Allyson Marie Dawson. I am going to miss you soooooo much!"
"Me too, Trish. You have been the best friend a girl could ask for! And the best manager too." I say tearing up again.
"I am still you manager. And I will always be your best friend." Before I knew it, me and Trish were sobbing in each other's arms.
We stayed like that for a long time before I realised I still needed to pack. My dad was really supportive about my decision and said he would hire someone to work at Sonic Boom. I basically have packed everything and just need to finish taking my things from the practice room. Actually I had so much spare time that I was able to write a song. I just hope I don't run into Austin.
I rush to grab my things from the practice room before anyone comes. I don't need a lot from here, just my song book, my spare clothes and my MyTab. As I am about to leave, I take one last look at the piano and the memories start coming back. How me and Austin wrote our first song, me running here before singing on stage for the first time, me and Austin breaking up after our awkward date, how he gave me a necklace with an "A" next to a Treble Clef on my birthday…
Oh, just great! The tears start flowing again as I rush over to the piano. I play the new song and start to sing.
Austin's POV
"I can't believe I said that Dez!" I exclaim thinking back to yesterday. "I ruined everything! She won't even look at me anymore! I tried to explain that I was afraid of losing her so I met with another song writer but she won't listen!"
"Austin! Explaining this to me won't help you! You need to talk to her. Make her understand. You haven't lost her yet, but you might if you don't do anything about it." I am shocked by Dez's statement. He is right; I do need to talk to Ally. She is the best thing that ever happened to me and I can't lose her.
"Thanks Dez, you're the best!" I say rushing over to Sonic Boom, not waiting for his reply. As I arrive at the store, I instantly look around for Ally. She's not there but when I hear singing coming from upstairs, I know it's her. I run up the stairs to the practice room but stop in the doorway. The door is open and she is sitting at the piano.
Don't wanna leave it all behind but I get my hopes up and I watch them fall every time. She doesn't notice that I am there and continues to sing.
Another colour turns to grey and it's just too hard to watch it all slowly fade away. By the emotion in her voice, I can tell this is not an ordinary song.
I'm leaving today 'cause I gotta do what's best for me. You'll be okay. I start looking around and see her bags on the floor. My heart sinks; no, she can't be leaving.
I've got to move on and be who I am. I just don't belong here, I hope you understand. We might find our place in this world someday but at least for now, I gotta go my way. No! She can't! I take a deep breath and join in.
What about us? What about everything we've been through? She can't just leave after all of this! She turns to face me, her face covered in tears.
What about trust? She asks, obviously referring to yesterday,
You know I never wanted to hurt you. I try to make her understand.
And what about me? I know she wants her career take off but she doesn't need to leave.
What am I supposed to do? My career will be over if she leaves.
I gotta leave but I'll miss you. So, I've got to move on and be who I am. She looks away to avoid my eyes.
Why do you have to go? I ask, still trying to change her mind.
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand. She continues, leaving me trying to hold back my tears.
I'm trying to understand. I don't know what she means. All I can register that she is leaving and I need to stop her.
We might find a place in this world someday but at least for now. She says and I know where this is going.
I want you to stay. I state begging her to change her mind.
I wanna go my own way. I've got to move on and be who I am. Why does she want to leave? What will I do without her?
What about us? I say, hoping she would reconsider.
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand. Tears start flowing as I understand that I am not changing her mind.
I'm trying to understand! I say, trying one last time to stop her.
We might find our place in this world someday but at least for now, I gotta go my own way. I gotta go my own way. I gotta go my own way. With that she gets up takes my hand and drops it before I can react. A sob escapes her mouth and she runs out the door. Too stunned to do anything, I stare down at my hand and notice that there is something's in it. As I take a closer look at what it is, I begin to cry harder. A necklace with an "A" next to a Treble Clef.
I don't think this is that good but here you go. Sorry if they are a bit out of character. The next Chapter will be one year into the future. Please review, it makes my day to see you guys have read my story and like it. Also, feel free to PM me. These are my summer holidays and I have nothing to do! I will try and update tomorrow! Any ideas would be appreciated. I know how I want to end the story but am a bit stuck for the middle bit. Oh, and another shout out to lizzytutu123456 just for reviewing more than once and being brave enough to ask for advice!
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