Sorry for the late update. I am trying to update once every day because I myself hate waiting for updates in stories but my dad thinks it is not healthy to stare at a screen all day. But I promise to update more. A HUGE thank you to all of you that have favourite or followed my story, it means a lot. And a shout out to purplenutellaaaa for being the only person to review Chapter 2. I am a bit upset about it since I don't what you guys think of the story. I love reading the reviews and every time I do, I want to update straight away so please review!

Disclaimer: I do not own Austin & Ally. Do I seriously have to do one these every time?

Enjoy the story!

ONE YEAR LATER

Ally's POV

I sigh as I look out the window at the breath taking view of New York.I just finished packing all my things, ready for the flight tomorrow. I stare out towards the city, my peace only to be interrupted by a very familiar sight. I swear my heart skipped a beat as I saw Times Square. I can't believe after a year of living here, I just noticed. Tears burn at the back of my eyes as recall that New Year's Eve. I tried not to think about Austin after I came here and I think was doing pretty well until now. Oh, who am I kidding! Every day without him here has been miserable. Countless nights of crying, thinking of him all the time and spending $180 on his albums have been just a few of the side-effects of moving here. But it's pointless. He hasn't called or texted me even once after I left. Heck, he didn't even come to the airport! But he has the right to be angry with me; what I did was pretty cruel. He barely writes any songs anymore. He has got a new song writer but the songs aren't as popular as before. I would give up anything to take what I said back and write with him but it's too late. After what I did to him, I don't think he even wants to talk to me anymore, let alone write music with me. I am really dreading seeing him again because of that cold shoulder I know I will get.

I am pulled back into reality as my bag starts to ring. I pulled out my MyTab and smile as I accept Trish's call.

"Oh my god, Ally! I haven't talked to you in like forever!" She exclaims with a huge smile on her face.

"Trish, I talked to you this morning." I say remembering her wake up call.

"I know right! That is way too long! Anyway, are you done packing? Oh and when does your flight leave?"

"Yep, I just finished putting everything away. Let me just check about the flight." I search through my bag and successfully pull-out the tickets; see, everything is a lot easier when you have an organised bag. "Um… here it is. My flight leaves at noon tomorrow. So since the flight takes 2 hours, 31 minutes, I should be there by 2:40. I should probably check the weather so I can plan what to wear because I don't want to get too hot or too cold and I must remember to buy some sunblock on the -"

"Ally! You're rambling again! Calm down, everything will be fine. You have no reason to be nervous."

"Whaaat? I am not nervous."

"Ally…"

"Okay, fine. Maybe just a bit. I know it's silly but it is going awkward with me and Austin. He still doesn't know that I'm coming and I'm not sure how he will react."

"He'll be fine! And if he won't, I will make him be fine!" She says with her threatening tone.

"Thanks Trish. I have to go now but I will see you tomorrow!" I tell her and as I do, I feel butterflies float around in my stomach. I am going home tomorrow.

"Bye Ally. I can't wait to see you!" I close the screen and shut my eyes. Tomorrow is going to be a long day.

"I have never really been a travelling person but this was truly a terrible experience. Firstly, I woke up to the sound of knocking on my door, not to the alarm. It only took me a second to realise that the taxi I booked was here and I had literally 10 minutes to get to the airport. After I checked in, I had to buy breakfast since I couldn't stand plane food, only get ambushed by a bunch of fans. When they were done with the pictures, I had to run to the gate and only just made it onto the plane. I was seated in the middle of two middle aged me who both fell asleep on me, even though the flight was only 2 and a half hours long!" I cringed at the thought but was about continue when I was interrupted by the driver.

"WE'RE HERE!" He shouted and I swear I saw him sigh in relief. "Do need help with your luggage?" He asked as I struggled to get my bag out.

"No, I'm fine." I wasn't about to look weak in front of a stranger! I fell back as the bag somehow got unstuck. The driver just laughed as he drove away, leaving me with a very sore back. I get up but instantly regret it as I hear the click from my back. I cringe but forget about as soon as I see a figure running towards me.

"Ally! You're here! Oh my god, I missed you so much!" Trish shouts, unable to control her excited and enfolds me in a bone crushing hug.

"Trish…can't….breathe…" I manage to croak out. She lets go almost immediately, only to pull me back into a softer hug.

"Ally, you will not believe how much I missed you! Dez has been as annoying as ever and Austin hasn't really been himself since you left."

"What do you mean he hasn't been himself?"

"Well, he is convinced you left because of him, which you did, and he doesn't come to Sonic Boom anymore."

"Oh. Well enough of this depressing talk, what have you guys been up to since I left?" I ask, desperately trying to change the subject. Luckily, Trish took the hint and dropped the subject.

"Nothing much really. Dez thinks he has got the next big movie idea and Austin's got a new song writer."

"Yeah, I heard her songs. No offence, they aren't that good. But how is she. Nice?"

"A bit too full of herself if you ask me. Even Austin doesn't like her. Jimmy made her his song writer after he said he doesn't want to write with anyone but you." I blushed at the comment but Trish didn't seem to notice.

"And how has the store been?"

"Why don't you find out yourself?" I give her a smile and we walk into Sonic Boom. As soon as I do, I see Dad yelling at Dez for breaking a guitar but I see his face change when he sees me. All of sudden, I am gasping for air inside Dad's and Dez's arms.

"Sweetheart, I missed you so much! Dez here has been driving me insane by all the damage he is causing. Did he break this much stuff when you were here?" I just laugh at the comment. Yep, he sure broke a lot of stuff.

"Ally! You didn't tell me you were coming! Austin's going to be so happy!" I can't help but feel a bit woozy at the mention of Austin but I ignore it.

"I must have forgotten. Anyway, I'm here now. We have a lot of catching up to do. Let me just go put my luggage away." I say trying to move my bag but failing miserably.

"Let me do that for you, honey. Can you watch the store while I'm doing that?" Dad says grabbing my bag and heading out the door. Typical Dad, making me work the second I come back.

"Sure." I answer even though I know he can't hear me. Trish whispers something in Dez's ear and they stare at me with weird smiles on their faces.

"Well, we'll leave you to it. See you later, Ally." Trish says in suspiciously nice tone.

"Yeah, we have tones of work to do on your welcome back party." Dez adds, earning a stomp his foot by Trish.

"Guys, you don't need to do that." I say, not wanting all the attention.

"We're not. Dez doesn't know what he is talking about. Come on, let's go." With that she turns and leaves with a confused Dez following. I chuckle. Dez hasn't changed a bit.

I feels nice to work here again. Helping the costumers really gets your mind off things; things like Austin. As I go to the counter, I feel something grab my legs tightly in a hug.

"Oh, thank goodness you're back! My new music tutor is terrible!" An excited Nelson mumbles into my legs.

"Um, thanks, Nelson." I say, unsure of what to do.

"Come on, let's start our lesson. I don't want wait any longer."

"I'm sorry, Nelson. I am not your music tutor anymore."

"Oh, narts!" The disappointed look on Nelson's face is too much to bear.

"I tell you what, Nelson. If you really want to learn with me, you can go and talk to your mom about it and she can make switch tomorrow." I say, hoping I can make it better.

"Ok! I will go and talk her right now! Thanks, Ally!" He runs out of the store faster than I have ever seen him run before. I chuckle. It's nice to be missed. I see a girl standing over in the corner all by herself and I go over to help.

"Is everything alright?" I ask seeing her shy expression.

"Yes. Um… I was wondering, can you sign this?" She asks holding out a pen and my album.

"Of course!" I reply a bit flattered.

"Thank you so much!" She takes the album back and smiles. Her smile is so big that it must hurt her cheeks but it makes me feel good about myself. She hurries off somewhere before I can give her pen back. I stare at it and smile. Wow, I can't believe one smile can make me feel this happy. I turn around and am shocked by a pair of deep chocolate eyes staring into mine. I feel my heart stop as the eyes widen.

"H-h-hi, Austin." I manage stammer out.

I left a cliffy! I know this is mean of me but you must wait until the next chapter to see Austin's reaction. I promise to update soon though! Please tell me what you guys think. I would love to consider any ideas you guys have as well. I know this isn't that good since it is 2:45 am right now here but I feel like you guys deserve a new chapter. Hope you liked it.

Happy New Year!
Amn