ALLYS P.O.V

"I don't want to go after school!" I whined to Trish. She rolled her eyes and smacked me lightly on the cheek.

"Ow," I pouted, rubbing my slightly red cheek.

"Sorry Ally. I TRIED to tell you but NOOOOO" she stretched that last part sarcastically.

"I know, I know!" I threw my arms up in frustration. I sighed and pinched the bridge of my nose. Suddenly, Trish let out a loud squeal that startled me to death.

"Ally! Look at that poster behind you!" She smiled widely while pointing to something behind me.

I turned around and read the decorative poster behind me.

"Want to be in the spotlight? Then come audition for Disney's Cinderella! Auditions start Monday at lunch. Hope to see you there!"

I shook my head rapidly, all while saying, "No. Nope. Uh-uh."

"Come on Ally! This could be huge for you! This could be your time to get over your stage fright!" She grabbed my shoulders and shook me.

"Trish, I can't! I'll freak out and throw up on everyone! You know this..." I said, my voice getting quiet at the end.

She shrugged. "All right, all right. Just trying to shine some light in your life because honey, it's a dust collector."

I furrowed my eyebrows and narrowed my eyes, "hey! But... I mean... I guess I can try it... It does seem nice to be recognized..."

Trish let out a high squeal and hugged me. I smiled and returned it.

"You're going to be Cinderella, Ally Dawson. I can feel it!" She said while poking me in my shoulder. She turned around, saluted, and left to go to her next class.

I shook my head, now feeling nauseous. I already have a bad feeling about this audition thing. I sighed, closed my locker, and went to my next class.

AUSTINS P.O.V

RIIIIIING! Yes! School's finally over! I got up and raced into the hallway. I spotted the familiar brunette walking towards the exit.

"Ally! Wait up!" She turned around and stopped. I caught up with her and gave her a side hug.

"Ready to go?" I asked. She nodded her head while fiddling with her fingers. Was she nervous about this? Or is something else bothering her?

We walked to the park that wasn't really far from the school. It was about a five minute walk from Marino High.

We got there in no time. Almost immediately, her eyes widened as they landed on he ice cream truck. She didn't say anything about it; probably to shy to ask.

I grabbed her hand and pulled her towards it. I let her order whatever she wanted and I, being the gentleman I am, paid for it. She got one scoop of Cherry Chip, and I got one scoop of Rocky Road.

"Thank you so much Austin! You seriously don't know how much I love ice cream!" I smiled, she's so cute when she's excited. Wait... What?

I shrugged off those thoughts and we went to the playground where we sat down on the swings while we ate our ice cream. I noticed that she had a bit of ice cream smeared on her face.

I tried to hide my laughter from her, but it failed. She turned to me with a confused look on her face.

"What?" She asked, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.

"You have ice cream on your cheek," I said, motioning to the area where it was on my face.

She wiped at her cheek but didn't manage to get it.

"Here, I got it," I licked my thumb, grabbed her face and slowly wiped it away.

ALLYS P.O.V

Am I really just noticing how nice his eyes are? They were like a hazel pool wi specks of green and gold. I didn't even noticed how lost I was in them.

It wasn't until he started leaning in when I panicked. Did I want his too? I hesitantly leaned in too. Our lips were about to touch, only to be interrupted my my phone ringing.

I jumped back and coughed awkwardly. Austin stood up and scratched the back of his neck. I looked at my phone. It was a text from my dad telling me that I need to go home.

"I gotta go. My dad wants me home," I told him.

He nodded and said, "yeah, it's getting late anyways. I'll walk you home."

AUSTINS P.O.V

'The bet! The bet! The bet!' I chanted in my head. This was nothing else but a bet. I don't know what this feeling is. This girl right here makes me feel free and I have is weird feeling in my stomach when she smiles or laughs.

Even when she says my name. I get all tingly inside, and I feel my face get hot. Geez, what's wrong with me?

When we arrived at her door, she turned around and played with her hands; something I learned that that's what she does when she's nervous.

"I had fun today," she said with a genuine smile. I returned it and put my hands in my pockets.

"I did too. We should hang out again sometime?" I asked. She nodded her head, "definitely."

She hesitantly kissed my cheek and waved to me.

"Bye Austin. See you on Monday," she went inside her house and gently shut the door.

I turned around and walked myself home with my cheeks red, and a smile never leaving my face.

Hey guys! Thank you so much for all of your support! Seriously, it means so much to me, especially since this is my first A&A story. Thank you Thank you Thank you! You guys are the best! :) By the way, was anyone at the R5 Pomona concert a week ago? I was there, and it was AMAZING. Well, until next time!