Me? The last person you probably expected to show on you're updated list. How many of you thought I'd magically disappear from the Earth's surface?

DISCLAIMER: I own NOT A THING!

Austin's POV

"No, no. Take anything away from me, my phone, my computer, my pancakes, but don't mess with my Ally," I try to say as menacing as I could.

Yeah, that's right; I called her 'my' Ally.

"Austin, admit it. She's a distraction," Jimmy said.

"No, she's not. She's anything but that." I defended.

"Austin, I'm going to ask you once again to admit it." He said and I sat back down on my chair with a huff. Jimmy sighed and pulled another chair and sat down beside my sulky figure.

"Think about it. How many shows did you attend on time? How many shows did you stay for the after-meet-and-greet? How many meet-and-greets did you attend? How many autographs did you sign? How many pictures did you take? How many interviews did you do?" he started. I sighed, I could count the number of all that on my fingers, not a good sign.

"See Austin, what do the facts say?" Jimmy said, I still refused to meet his gaze. I knew he was right, but can you blame me? When was the last time I've seen the love of my life?

"Austin, I'm not doing this because I care about your career. I do care about that, but I care about you more. You're a son to me, and I can't let this happen," he said resting a hand lightly on my back. I finally met his gaze.

"When was the last time I genuinely smiled? When was the last time I truly laughed? When was the last time I actually looked happy? When was the last time I felt alive? When was the last time I felt loved?" I asked my own set of questions. This was true, when was the last time I didn't fake smile, or fake laugh, or anything? For once in my life I feel happy.

"I understand that Austin," Jimmy began, "I know how you feel. We all saw the difference, but what about her? Does she feel the same way?"

"Of course she does,"

"Then why did you leave her? I know all the 'secret' plans you've been making here, if you love her so much, why did you leave her?" Jimmy asked and I thought deep

"Because she hurt me,"

"And you're gonna disappear from her life every time she hurts you?"

"No, I just-I just-I don't know," I admitted, "Of course I wanna be there, I wish I was there now, I just thought after everything we've been through, why'd she keep that a secret?"

"You need to ask her,"

My eyes lit up, "Are you giving me permission to go back?"

"No I'm giving you a week to work things out before you're next concert," he smiled.

"Thanks Jimmy," I gave him a tight, quick hug before bolting out the door.

Ally POV

I was in the park, writing in my songbook. Life hurts, I hated it now. I'd give anything to see him. Whatever I was angry at him before was all gone. I'd give anything to see him, to touch him, to kiss him right now.

"Ally?" the angels call out. They sound a lot like Austin.

"Ally?" the voice said again, but I knew it was all in my head. Austin hates me, he'd never come back.

"Ally?" the voice said closer and more desperate now, "Please answer me,"

"I wish I could," I whispered feeling tears come out now.

"Well then just do," the voice was way closer now I felt like it's source was right beside me.

I glanced up through tearful lids, "Austin?"

I know short and horrible, let me know what you think.