Ally's POV
Austin pulled me into his lap, and I snuggled into his chest. I was going to miss just hanging out with him. Now that I'm thinking about it, we had wasted most of the summer with our on and off friendship. Tasha always did say that we were flirting every time we fought, but even now when we're together, I doubt it.

Then again, it wasn't a total waste, it was kind of fun. Because, let's face it, Austin can be really fun to be around when you're not in a fight with him. Like today was the most fun I've had all summer. I trust me; I've had tons of it.

I smiled again as my hand found the chain with silver 'A' dangling from it. How did I get that? Earlier today, actually. I laughed mentally; Austin Moon is truly something. That is le fact.

Earlier That Day
"Let's take the Anaconda!" Austin exclaimed, pointing at the largest rollercoaster I'd ever seen. Tasha, Dez, Ross and I all stared up at the massive monstrosity in all its glory.

Rephrase: in all its deadly glory.

"Are you crazy? We could die on that thing!" Ross exclaimed just as it swooped past us with its passengers. Tasha and I visibly shivered at the gust of wind it brought as well.

"Sissy," Dez said, "Let's do this shit!" With that, he ran to the line jumping up and down like he was on a sugar high, which is possible with all of that candyfloss he had earlier.

"See? Dez is into it!" Austin said, still grinning. I raised my eyebrow, "You're comparing us to Dez?"

"If I die, I won't have to go home, right?" Tasha mused, "I'm in."

"Ally, come on, I guarantee you that this will be the best thing you've ever ridden on," Austin alleged, motioning his head to the ride.

"Austin..."

"Do you trust me?" he enquired. Is that a trick question?!

"Of course!" I said.

"So trust me when I say it'll be fine." I sighed, we were burning daylight and I didn't want to waste it. We're leaving tomorrow morning.

"Fine," I agreed reluctantly. "Great!" Austin cheered, "Ross, buddy. Amigo." (Friend).

Ross looked at Dez and Tasha, then me and Austin with a sigh, "I've got to find better friends." Austin chuckled, "Let's go."

"Austin I'm not doing this," I said fifteen minutes later as the guy controlling the switches steps onto the platform. I grab for my belt, but Austin stops me.

"Ally, you can't back out now! It'll be fine, I'm here," he reassured me.

"Aw," I said, "That's so sweet! I'll think about that while I'm watching you guys from the ice cream stand." Austin chuckled, "Als, it's going to be fine. Trust me." Suddenly, the ride began to climb up a steep slope. I sank back into the orange rubber seat and grabbed Austin's hand, breathing heavily. The grounds below us looked like a carpet, and the trees, the people, tents and some buildings looked like JJ's Lego set. That's when I knew we were high.

"It's only one minute long," he said just as the snake shaped ride dipped. I screamed in fear, I could feel my insides moving. When we were upside down, Austin burst out laughing. If I wasn't so scared, I would have laughed along with him. After a few more loops, twirls and the like, it was over. I was back on the ground. The solid stable ground. Austin and I wobbled out of our seats, followed by Dez, who was kissing the ground, and Tasha who was shivering like a Chihuahua. Ross looked shaken and, a little green.

"Man that was so much fun! Let's go again!" Austin exclaimed. We all – even Dez – turned and shot him a glare. "What?" As I struggled to catch my breath, I noticed a brown stain on Ross' shirt. You know, being the clean freak I am.

"You have oatmeal on your shirt," I panted. Ross shook his head, "I swallowed a bug," he muttered before running off to a bush.

"So what should we do next?" Tasha asked. Austin's eyes lit up, "I know!"

"No!" Dez, Tasha and I shouted. He rolled his eyes, "Wimps." Ross came back, wiping his mouth, "What did I miss?!"

Tasha smiled, "Let's go to the Tunnel of Love!" I nodded in agreement, but the boys groaned.

"But I like the Tunnel of Tuna better!" Dez moaned, "I even brought mayo!" The ridiculous boy then proceeded to pull out a huge jar of Mayo out of his backpack. How his bag manages to carry all of that stuff in it, I will never know.

"You guys dragged me on that thing, now it's your turn!" she exclaimed, grabbing Ross' hand. I grinned as we walked to the ride, my finger intertwined with Austin's.

"I cannot believe we're doing this," Austin said, slightly amused. "Hey, it won't be that bad! I won't be able to spend much time with you tomorrow, anyway," I said.

"Don't spend your life dreading tomorrow, or you'll never be able to enjoy today," (1) Austin said. I turned to him, surprised, "That was deep."

"Don't look surprised, I'm a man of many wonders," he said, puffing out his chest. I laughed, "That's my Austin."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"Nothing," I said as we sat in one of the swan shaped boats. Ross and Tasha were in front of us, and I saw Dez step into his own boat with a small palm tree in a pot. Strange would be an understatement.

Austin put his arm around my shoulders and I relaxed into his chest. It was hard to forget the fact that by this time tomorrow, I won't be with him.

"Ally?" Austin started, "I... You know how you're going early? Well, I have something to make leaving better," he said.

"Doubt it," I said, "Nothing can make this better! I mean what if you see someone else and break up with me? Or what if we lose touch? Or..."

Austin pulled out a silver chain with an 'A' dangling from it. "What's that?" I asked him.

"It's my promise to you," he said, "I promise I'll never forget you, Ally Dawson. You mean a lot to me, I may not know how much, but I know it's a lot."

I laughed and kissed him, "Thank you Austin, you're so sweet."

"Yeah, I know..." Austin turned to me and kissed me passionately until the ride was over. Ross and Tasha cleared their throats, which was pretty embarrassing.

We stepped out of the boat and joined the rest of the gang. "Ooh, look Potty!" Dez was saying, "I want to win you a teddy bear!" He was pointing to one of those games where you have to knock down a pyramid of bottles with a baseball. I squealed, "Austin, please win me one!"

"Those things are rigged and it's a total waste of time and money... Oh my gosh they have Kevin the Koala?! Dougie will finally have a friend!" I smiled but rolled my eyes, "Is that a yes?"

"Heck yeah!" he exclaimed, dragging me top the stand. Tasha and Ross came just as he tossed the ball. The guy in charge – whose name tag read Jerry – grabbed a water gun and squirted him in the face so Austin's aim was off.

"Hey, eso no es justo!" (Hey, that's not fair!) he protested.

"La vida no es justa, amigo," (Life ain't fair, pal) he stated, "You gonna try again?"

I put my hand on Austin's shoulder, "Let's go, this'll turn out like that episode of So Random."

"No way," Austin said, "I'm taking Kevin the Koala with me even if it's the last thing I do!" He slipped Jerry another Euro, "Pass me another one!"

Austin grabbed the ball and tossed it again, but Jerry threw this brown dust on him. Austin instantly began to sneeze. Sneezing powder. Ross and Tasha started laughing hard, despite the injustice that was going on here.

"Austin, please," I said, "We can buy Kevin somewhere else."

"No."

"You should listen to your boyfriend, girly," Jerry said, "Cough up the cash." Austin pulled out some more money and grabbed the ball, muttering to himself. I sighed and rubbed my temples. At times like these, when my life seems like it's based off a TV show, I remember that quote from a book I once read; it's like my life is an island of sanity surrounded by a sea of madness. (2)

I think that it describes my life, right? Maybe if the author had said, 'surrounded by a sea of bad luck' it would be a better description.

Before Jerry could do anything this time, Austin picked up a handful of the sneezing powder and threw it at his face before grabbing Kevin. The moment Jerry started sneezing Austin grabbed my hand and shouted to Dez, Ross and Tasha, "Run!"

"Oi!" Jerry shouted, "get back here, you good for nothing hippies!"

"Austin!" I exclaimed, "That wasn't right, you need to return Kevin now!" Ross and Tasha laughed again, "That was awesome!" Ross exclaimed.

"Ally, he wasn't being fair either," Austin said, still grinning, "Plus, I left extra cash on the table." I looked him in the eyes, unsure of whether he was lying or not.

"You can keep Kevin if you want," Austin said with a little pout. I shook my head, "No, you earned him, I guess." Austin smiled and kissed my cheek sweetly.

"If you two are done," Tasha said, "Check out this poster!" She held up a purple poster that read... I don't know what it read seeing as it was in Spanish, but I did notice something interesting.

"Hey," I pointed out, "That part says DJ Izzy! Where did you find this?"

Tasha shrugged, "They're all over, but Dez found it." She stopped and smirked at Dez, "He was very interested." I raised my eyebrow, what was that all about?! Ross cleared his throat, "Uh, yeah, it says DJ Izzy and some other DJs are going to be performing tonight at six. This will be the first time he steps out in public!"

I smiled, "Coo!" So, I guess Ross is off the list of suspects. Which leaves me with... no one...?

"We should check it out," Austin said, "It'll be fun!"

Dez shook his head, "But at six I have to go walk my pet shark! It's not fair to him!"

"Shark?!" I asked.

"Yes, but this time I'll leave Simon in his bowl. I sure learned my lesson last time."

Austin laughed, "I remember Sean! Poor dolphin lasted two days."

"Okay this is getting way too weird," I said, "What should we do now?"

"Ferris wheel!" Ross exclaimed.

Present

And... Here I am. I sighed at how fast this day flew by. It was almost six, you could tell by the huge crowd of people that had gathered below us. Up here, the sun was sinking into the horizon, making the glow sticks and the lights of the carnival look like a galaxy of stars.

I never in my life thought I'd say this, but I enjoyed my time here in Barcelona, Spain. That's a first. Well, you know what they say, 'There's a first time for everything!' I chuckled, so true, that saying.

"What are you thinking about?" Austin wanted to know, breaking my train of thought.

"Everything," I replied, as I drew circles on his neck, "The past few weeks, Dez, Tasha and Ross, Sonya, my parents... us."

"Me too," he said with a sigh, "And, your dad's really stubborn. No offence."

I smiled slightly, "None taken."

"And, he doesn't like me now," Austin continued, "But the feeling is mutual."

I sighed, "I'm not talking to him ever again. I can't believe he thinks it's for my own benefit, it's like he isn't listening to me half the time." Austin began to run his fingers through my hair, "I know how that feels," he says, "Kind of like it's you against the world, and you don't know if you'll ever be supported in the future... kind of like they've given up on you."

I nodded, "Exactly."

"Well, that doesn't mean you should give up on him," he says, "Although I don't like your dad, I don't want you to have the same relationship I have with my parents. It's not pretty."

"But I don't want to talk to him," I said, "I thought you understood."

"I do, and that's how it was like for me at first, but I regret ignoring them now. Talk to him, for me," he said, kissing me.

"Argh, why are you so right?" I complained, "Why can't you do the honourable thing and be wrong?" Austin chuckled.

"Yeah, 'honourable'."

By this time, we had reached the ground and stepped out onto the ground, where the others were waiting already. Is that what's like with every single ride?! Dez waved to us, "Bye guys, Simon isn't going to walk himself."

After Dez left, we went to the area where the DJs would be performing. Basically, it was like a dance party. A man in a suit walked onto stage, "Good evening Barcelona!" he said.

"Are you ready for our first DJ?! Give it up for DJ Izzy!" We cheered, and to our shock... well, Austin and I... Trish walked on.

Bet none of you guys saw that! Sorry it was rushed, I'm really tired out and I have to go now!

(1): That was a quote, by I don't know who, but not mine!

(2): That was from the book Spud by John van de Ruit

Sammie!