A/N: Sorry I haven't updated, I've been busy with work and my life :( Unfortunately, Fanfiction is not my number one priority, but I always update as soon as I can, I promise! Thanks for the continued support, I love you guys! xxx

Disclaimer: don't own A&A, but I own the other characters not associated with it.

Ally POV

"We're back!" Bryce called into the house when we stepped through the door. Bryce came home with me since Claudia had to stay for drama or something. I didn't really care. As long as she wasn't here, I was fine with wherever the hell she was.

"Hey, guys!" Mike's voice came closer as he turned the corner. My mom was behind him.

"How was your first- Woah, Ally! What on earth happened to your nose?" she exclaimed when she got a good look at me.

"I fell in school, don't worry about it," I told her and Mike.

"That's pretty swollen, Ally," Mike said, checking it. "I don't think falling can cause that." Damn, nothing every gets past this guy. Guess that's why he's one of the best lawyers in the state.

"She got tripped by some jerk in her English class!" Bryce burst out.

"Bryce!" I yelled, before I winced. "Ow."

"They needed to know, Ally," he said.

"You got tripped? Who is this person?" my mom said. She looked pissed.

"Mom, don't worry about it," I sighed. "It's just a guy that got mad because I don't have to do an assignment the class is working on right now since I transferred late. At least my teacher seems cool."

"What's the boy's name?" Mike asked.

"Austin Moon."

"Moon…that sounds so familiar." He thought for a second before he snapped his fingers. "I got it. His parents own that popular mattress store downtown."

I shrugged. "Beats me. All I know is that I hate his guts already and I didn't even say a word to him. It took all I had not to deck him."

"I don't think punching him would have helped the situation," my mom said.

"It would have made me feel better," I said. I pushed past them to the stairs. "I'm going to my room."

When I got to my room, I dropped my bag and collapsed on my bed. Before I could even take my shoes off, there was a knock at my door.

I sighed. "What?"

The door opened and my mom came in with an ice pack. "This will help with the swelling," she said, handing it to me.

"Thanks," I grumbled.

She smiled sympathetically and sat on my bed. "So, other than the nose, how was your first day?"

"It sucked."

"It couldn't have sucked that bad."

I ticked off my fingers. "Well, I got stared at while I walked through the parking lot to the school, I got called every name you can think of in the hallway, I couldn't get my locker open, I got bashed in front of my entire English class by the same guy who proceeded to trip me right after… I don't really need to go on."

My mom sighed. "Ally, it will get better. Why couldn't you get your locker open?"

"They aren't like the locks back in Miami. Some girl had to help me. She's the only friend I made today." I threw my fist up in a sarcastic way. "Real victory."

"At least you made a friend! Now you have someone to talk to!"

"Mom, I just want to go home."

She put her hand on my knee. "I know you do, honey, but this is our living situation now. I promise you, you'll like it here. It was only your first day. Maybe you could try joining a school club!"

"Like what?"

"I'm sure they have something music related. You love your music," she suggested.

I shrugged. "I don't know. I'll think about it."

My mom smiled. "That's my girl. But I'll let you rest now. I'll let you know when dinner is ready." She kissed my forehead before heading back downstairs. Not three seconds before she left, Bryce came in.

"Can't a girl get some peace and quiet around here?" I exclaimed.

"You can in five minutes," Bryce said, jumping on my bed. "I'm sorry I told your mom and my dad about Austin."

I waved it off. "It's fine, they would have found out anyway. So what is this Austin guy's story?"

Bryce shrugged. "I don't really pay attention to him much. All I know is that he's really popular, but surprisingly, my sister hasn't managed to get her hands on him yet."

My eyes widened. "What."

"I know. It makes her mad, I think it's hilarious," Bryce snickered.

"She'll manage eventually. I mean, look at her, she's gorgeous."

"Looks aren't the only thing that matter. Look at her personality."

"Wow, you really enjoy putting your sister down," I commented.

"I just don't like how she acts. It bugs me and I think she's going to get herself into trouble one of these days." He shrugged. "I'm worried about her."

I softened at the look on his face. "Bryce, she's a big girl. She can take of herself. Anything she gets herself into is her own fault. She has to learn."

"I guess you're right," he sighed. "Hey, who was that friend you made today?"

"Trish? I think Mrs. Barns said her last name is De La Rosa?"

"Oh, yeah, she's in my chemistry class. Not her best subject," he said.

"So what, she failed last year and now she's taking it with you?" He nodded. "I thought you said you were a genius. Why aren't you taking AP chemistry with the juniors?"

"I was only allowed to advance a couple of classes, so I chose English and Pre-Calc to be taught at your age level."

"Oh," I said, understanding.

"Yeah, but other than that, Trish seems pretty cool. A little aggressive and I heard she's not very good at keeping part-time jobs, but she's nice."

"Hmm. Well, thanks for the little description. At least I know a little more about her."

"Sure." He got up from the bed. "I'm going to go hang out with some friends. Wanna come?"

"No thanks, I'm going to rest for a while," I said. "See if some of the swelling goes down before I have to go out in public again."

He chuckled. "Alright, see you later, Ally."

When he left, I went to the closet and changed into black sweats, a red tank top, and put my hair in a big bun. I took my contacts out and slid on my glasses before crawling back into bed.

I sighed. "I'm so ready for this day to end."

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