A/N: I think you guys are going to like this chapter :)

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

Oh, and one of you reviewed and said "don't you mean 18 when Ally moves out, not 21." yes, I meant 18 haha I was thinking the legal drinking age in the US for some weird reason.

One other person reviewed under Guest saying chapter six was okay and that I should make my chapters longer. I really do try and make the chapters as long as I can, you guys, but sometimes I have to cut it off or else it just keeps going and going. I have a very busy life, especially with my Grade 11 year starting in a week, and I'm juggling a job on top of that, so I don't have a ton of time to write sometimes, but I always try and get a chapter or two done for you guys! I try as hard as I can! :) You're all the best for your continued support, you guys keep me going! xoxoxox

Ally POV

"Can I help you?"

"Uh, hi. I was wondering if you guys were still looking for help?" I asked. My mom had suggested I look for a part time job so I could get out more, and I thought it might be good for me so as of right now, I was Crystal's, a café close to the house.

"Oh, thank god someone is finally asking," the girl said. She looked around my age. "We haven't had anyone come in looking for a job since we put that sign up, which was four months ago."

"Looks like it's your lucky day."

"I'll be right back, I'll grab Crystal. She's the boss around here. Obviously, since the place is called Crystal's Café and all." The girl paused. "You know what, I'll just shut up and leave." She left and came back a minute later with a nice looking lady who looked like she was in her late twenties before she went to help a customer at the counter.

"I'm Crystal, the owner," the lady said, shaking my hand.

"Ally," I replied.

"Sam tells me you're looking for a job?" Crystal asked.

"Yeah," I told her.

"Well, since you're the only one that's asked, you're hired, my dear," the lady said.

"Seriously?"

Crystal nodded. "Yep. You look like a nice girl. Pretty, too," she added with a smile.

I blushed and shuffled my feet. "Oh, uh, thanks," I muttered.

"Can you start now?"

"Um, yeah, just let me call my mom." I quickly phoned my mom telling her I would be starting now, which she was surprised at but agreed, and then Crystal led me to the back. She handed me a black apron. "This is for you." She grabbed a matching visor with the café's logo on it and handed it to me as well. "And so is this. I'll have a nametag made for you in time for your next shift."

"Alright," I said, putting the apron on and slipping my visor on, pulling my ponytail through.

"Now, I'll get Sam to train you right now, I'm afraid I've got things to take care of in the back room. Just call if you need anything." And with that, Crystal went through the door that must have led to the back room.

I rubbed my temples and sighed before heading to the front counter where Sam was filling up the coffee maker. "Crystal said you're supposed to train me," I told her.

"Okay, just let me finish this order first." I nodded and waited until she was done. She was a pretty girl, with bright blue eyes and long black hair that was braided to the side.. She looked nice enough.

"I'm Sam, by the way," she said before face palming. "Although you probably already knew that, according to my name tag."

"I'm Ally," I introduced.

"Nice to meet you," she smiled. "Welcome to Crystal's. There are two more of us that work here, not including Crystal. But enough babbling, let's get to work." She squealed before hugging me. "This is going to be so much fun! I've never trained anyone before!" She let go of me. "Oops. Sorry!"

"It's okay," I chuckled.

"The first thing we have to do when we work is wash our hands, obviously. So go do that while I take this person's order." After I came back from washing my hands, I saw Sam in an argument with some older guy.

"Sir, we don't sell bubble tea here," she said, and from the way she said it, for the tenth time. "Can I get you something else?"

"Do you have anything like bubble tea?"

"I can make you tea that bubbles! I'll just keep it on the stove element for a long time!" she said exasperatedly, trying so hard to keep the annoyance out of her voice.

I had to put my fingers over my mouth to keep from laughing.

The man grumbled. "I'll just take a latte."

While Sam and I got his order ready, I whispered, "Jeez, you'd think the guy could take a hint the first time."

"I swear, he never catches on," she whispered back before turning around and setting his latte on the counter. "There you go, sir. Enjoy."

"Thanks," he said before storming out of the shop.

"And I even told him there was a bubble tea shop around the corner. I never win," Sam said, causing us to laugh.

Just then, a group of teens came through the door.

"Oh great, my favourite customers," Sam said sarcastically.

When I turned around, I glared. "And my favourite person in the world," I said just as sarcastically.

Sam looked at me confused until Claudia and her friends came up to the counter and Claudia noticed me. "Oh, look, it's my favourite little stepsister, Amy! And you're finally doing something useful!"

Sam's eyes widened as recognition set in and she looked at me. "It's Ally," I snapped. And we're the same age, you idiot.

Claudia waved me off to the snickers of her friends. "Whatever. Sam, I'll get the usual. But don't put as much whip cream in there this time. Jeez, I need to watch my calories, stop trying to kill me or something."

"Coming right up, Claudia," Sam said sweetly. After the rest of the girls ordered, Sam grabbed my arm and pulled me over to the coffee machines.

When we were out of hearing range, she whispered. "You're Claudia Sandler's stepsister?"

"Sadly," I whispered back.

"No offence, but I hate her."

"None taken, I obviously do too. If I wasn't working, I would have ripped her a new one just now," I said. "Are those her friends?"

"More like her clones. They worship her, it's disgusting," Sam shuddered.

I like this girl so much.

"At least you don't have to live with her," I said.

Sam handed me a cup for the next drink. "Would you care if I spit in her drink?"

"Please do."

"Nah, I shouldn't," she said reluctantly. "But I really want to."

We quietly laughed while we finished making the drinks. Sam and I brought them to the counter and Sam slammed them down, not hard enough to spill them though. "Enjoy, girls," she smiled. If you called baring you teeth smiling.

"Much better," Claudia said as she inspected how much whip cream was on top of the drink. "Good girl, Samantha," she added, earning her a glare from said girl.

"There's not enough chocolate in mine," Claudia's one friend whined.

"You don't need all that chocolate anyway, Sarah," Claudia snapped. "Don't you want to look good for Dez? Let's go, ladies." They turned around, and Claudia looked over her shoulder. "Tell my dad I'm going to be home late," Claudia said to me.

"Why don't you just call him?"

"Why can't you just tell him?" she shot back before leaving the shop.

"Wow," Sam said. "I feel bad for you."

"Yeah, thanks," I muttered. After a few hours, it was finally slow enough for me and Sam to take a break.

"I'll admit, Ally, I'm impressed. You caught on quick," Sam said.

"Thanks," I smiled. "So I take it you go to Ashburn High, too."

Sam nodded. "Yeah. I still can't believe Claudia is your stepsister. You're so nice, and so is Bryce, and then there's that thing."

I laughed. "That thing. I love it. Yeah, I transferred from Miami when my mom remarried their dad. What's the deal with you and Claudia anyway?"

"She's a bitch and I don't like her. She's rude to tons of people, including me."

"I feel you."

"I don't have any classes with you…I don't think?" Sam said. "You're sixteen too, right?"

"Yeah," I said. "You might be in my gym class last period."

"Oh yeah, I am. How come I haven't seen you in class yet?"

"I've been out for the past week with a nose injury," I mumbled. "But it's fine now. I start gym Monday."

"Oh, that's right! I heard about that," Sam said. "Austin told me you slipped and fell in English."

I threw my hands up. "I did not slip, I was-" I froze. "Wait, you know Austin Moon?"

Sam nodded. "He's my boyfriend."

A/N: Who didn't see THAT coming at the end? That just spiced things up a bit! Review please, they're much appreciated! :D I'm going to try and write some chapters ahead of time for this story, and I'll update Parenting 101 ASAP!

Joelle xx

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