Chapter 7: Memories

This is 9 years ago when Austin was still with Ally and before they separated to follow their dreams

"Austin?" I clutched my notebook. We never really did anything without each other. I really wanted to write a book. I wanted to become a writer. I've been thinking and Austin says I'm a good songwriter but maybe we could take a break. He's really sweet too but things have become… boring. Dez went with Carrie to Australia to direct a movie and Trish found a new person to manage. Nelson. Turns out he has a knack for the beatboxing. Nelson, I know, weird, right?

"Yes, Ally?" Austin came out of the practice room. I smiled at him and waited another minute. He has an idea. I can feel it.

"Alright! I have an awesome idea! Aliens!" I put his hands up in the air pretending there was a picture there.

"Umm, Austin, no aliens! Remember what happened last time?" I shot down his idea.

*Flashback*

*SCREAM*

"I've got you! PEW PEW PEW! PEW PEW PEW PEW PEW PEW PEW!" Austin took out his fake hand guns and started shooting at a guy who was dressed in a green suit. I sighed but waited and sat down. Maybe it would turn out fine this time.

"No! Austin. You've got to think bigger! LLAMA! FLAMING MANGO! JUMBO PIT BULL CROCODILE CHOCOLATE FIGURE!" Dez shouted.

"Dez! That's a horrible idea! Where'd you get that mustache and the hat?" Trish came out eating a cupcake.

"ALLY!" They all shouted in unison.

"What?" I looked at each of them.

"You make the decision!" Austin threw his hands up, clearly frustrated for the 50th time. It's the 50th time he was stopped.

"Umm, No llama, 'Flaming mango', or jumbo pit bull crocodile chocolate figure, Trish is right," I stood by Trish. Dez pouted and walked away stiffly shouting 'CUT'

Suddenly a llama was brought onto the set.

"Yeah, I already ordered the llama," Dez walked awkwardly to us. I sighed.

"ALLY WATCH OUT!"

*Flashback Over*

"Why would you get an alien to fly over the set? A plastic one? It hit me and I still have green goo in my hair," I rubbed my head. He pouted.

"But it was fun!" he added.

I rolled my eyes, "Where are you going with this?"

"I want to make my own decisions. I'll be fine!" Austin shrugged. I sighed. Should I let him? Once wouldn't hurt. He's matured over.. the four years I've been with him.

"Fine. You can do whatever you want for the next concert you have," I threw my hands up in defeat.

"Great! Where's my next concert?" he asked. I shrugged and his face dropped.

"I think I can slip you into the mall concert," I said. He grinned.

"Maybe I should have pancakes everywhere. I should have a pancake crew. Oh, that would be cool. Or maybe a Zaliens themed party! Mm, I really like Pancakes though. *GASP* Zaliens themed pancake party!" he rambled. I shook my head and helped a student sign up for our program.

"AUSTIN! Are you ready for your concert? Is everything set up?" I asked. He tightened his tie and smiled. I returned the smile then pushed him onto the stage.

"Hello everybody!" he called out. His eyes lit up and sparkled when he was on stage. Every now and then he would look back at me. He made me feel things. It was weird. We went to prom together and we kissed, but like before things got weird between us. Maybe we just weren't meant to be together.

Austin waved his hand, saying goodbye to the crowd and ran to me.

"How was that?" he asked, wiping off the sweat on his forehead.

"No pancakes or Zaliens? What happened?" I looked at him with a raised eyebrow.

"Well, I realized that was kind of childish. I was hoping you'd let me take over if I did this correctly. Could I?" he asked. I looked at the stage and back to him.

"Yeah, you can. Good job Austin," I nodded. He took a sigh of relief.

"Good. I booked a concert in the UK," he told me and walked away quickly. I shook my head.

"YOU'RE GOING ON TOUR THEN!" I shouted at him. Might as well, anyways.

"Ally, you ready?" Austin called to me. I walked to him slowly. Did I really want to go on tour? Should I?

"Austin, I've been thinking about something," I said. He furrowed his brow and blinked.

"You don't want to come? You don't need to Ally. I wouldn't force you to do anything you don't want to do," He smiled at me. I nodded.

"I'm sorry Austin. I just, really want to see what else I can do, you know?" I hugged him.

"Goodbye, Ally," he ruffled my hair.

"Goodbye, Austin," I kissed him on the cheek.