Heyy my fellow Auslly fangirls! haha. Anyone see the two hugs in the episode yesterday? I was going to scream! And when Trish told Austin and Ally's parents that they don't like each other, it was like Romeo and Juliet! Because their parents hated each other...of course with the exception of them both dying at the end, I thought that it was so cute!
OH MY STARS! RAINI RODRIGUEZ TWEETED ME BACK! I'm still flipping out!
Okay, now enough about me, I have to say that the contest is now closed. Sorry guys ):
Here's the long awaited chapter! And I really like this one(; This now is my second longest chapter! woohoo!-
Last time...
Ally's POV-
The next time I looked at the clock it was, 8:30. I offically was pissed off at Austin. I dug my phone out of my bag in the corner and angrilly pressed the buttons.
To: Austin Moon
From: Ally Dawson
Forgotten something, Austin? -Ally
With no response for another hour, I decided to forget it and went to bed. But I didn't go to sleep just yet. I gazed out my open window. Suddenly my door opened.
"Ally? You awake?" Austin whispered. I pretended that I was asleep. There was a long pause. "I guess you're not. I know you're probably not listening to this, but I'm really sorry." Then he closed my door slowly. A single tear rolled down my cheek and onto my pillow.
The next day I woke up, with my eyes all puffy and red. I must have been crying in my sleep. It's funny because I was dreaming that I was, so I guess it was happening in reality too. I sighed and wiped off the left over makeup that I didn't bother taking off last night.
I walked down the stairs, and saw that I was the first one up. The sun was shining bright and each ray of light cascaded in from the balcony windows. I poured myself a glass of orange juice and slid through the sliding door. I leaned on the railing and watched the tiny figures at the beach. A few were already surfing and some were soaking in some sun. I smiled.
"Ally?" A voice said behind me. I jumped, nearly spilling my drink on my pajamas. I turned and saw a familiar blond. As soon as I saw him, I shot back around and looked down.
"Look, I know you're mad," Austin began. I continued to say nothing. "And I know that I'm a complete and utter ass for forgetting."
I scoffed. "Ass doesn't even begin to describe you right now." I muttered lowly.
"You're right. You're right." He agreed. I still was't looking at him, even though he had walked right next to me and started looking out as well. "I was so busy that-"
"Yeah, that's all you've been, Austin. 'Busy.'" I walked away from him and sat on the lounge chair that was conveniently right behind me.
"Ally, will you just let me explain?" He sighed, impatiently. I nodded. "Thank you. First, I did remember. The second the clock hit 6, I wanted to go home, but Ashley took my keys from me and she wouldn't give them back. I decided that maybe a half an hour wouldn't hurt. That's when I got you're text. I didn't realize that it was already 7, and so I basically had to force Ashley to give me back my keys."
I kept listening to his story, not saying a single word. "And to make my night any better," He said in a sarcastic tone. "I got stuck in a 10 mile traffic. And by the time I got home, you were already alseep."
No, I just didn't want to see or talk to you. I said in my mind. Of course I didn't say it aloud.
"Ally? C'mon, Alls. Say something. Please. Anything. You hate me. You never want to see me again. Well, maybe not that but just say SOMETHING." Austin pleaded. He took my hand and looked into my eyes. I thought about it for a minute, and then let out a little chuckle.
"I could never hate you Austin. But the way that you've been acting lately, just isn't...you." I confessed. He sighed when I spoke up.
"I know that Alls. It's just been so-"
"Complicated?" I finished for him. Austin nodded. His blond locks bounced up and down. He leaned over. My breath hitched, but came back as he wrapped his arms around me for a hug. I stiffened up at first, but eased as the hug went on. This. This was like old times. We'd hug for no apparent reason, laugh about nothing, and understand each other even when the words we're saying aren't even words at all.
"Remember, we have a meeting with Jimmy at Myra's tomorrow." I reminded him. He smiled.
"I won't forget, I promise."
Yeah, lately you've promised a lot of things. Oh, stop it Ally!
"Hey Austy." Ashley chanted as she stood in the door frame. I rolled my eyes. Everytime. "Whatcha doin' tonight, babe?"
"I don't think I have any plans..." Austin pulled away and tried to think of his later plans. Oh my god. No plans? He completely forgot.
"Um, Austin? It's-" I started, but Ashley once again, yanked Austin away. In a blink, he was out the door. Again. I sighed and gulped down the remaining orange juice. I walked back inside to see Trish and Dez sitting at the table. Trish was reading her magazine, and Dez eating his birthday breakfast that Charlotte, the cook, made for him.
"What happened to Austin? I was just with him, literally a second ago." I looked around for him. Trish set down her magazine and picked up a slice of toast.
"Guess." She replied in between chews.
"Ashley." I answered, far too easily. She nodded. I sighed. "So Dez, what are you doing for your birthday?"
"I was hoping we'd go Universal Studios. They have great history for filming and-"
"Ugh!" Trish groaned. "Learning? Seriously?"
"C'mon, Trish, it is his birthday." I insisted. "Remember, we all went to that insane waterpark for your birthday last year. It's Dez's turn."
"Fine." She pouted.
We left the penthouse at around 2. Harrison drove us to the studios and we all got out. As we walked around, I noticed that Dez was a little sad. No one should be sad on their birthday.
"What's wrong Dez?" I asked him. He sighed.
"I'm just upset that Austin forgot. He never forgets my birthday ever since we met. And we had this birthday tradition that we'd do cartwheels according to what age we turned." He explained.
"I'm sorry, Dez." I told him, sincerely. The red-head merely shrugged and went back to exploring. I yanked out my phone from my bag. I dialled Austin's number.
"What up? It's Austin Moon! If I didn't pick up, that means I'm probably rocking out with Ally, Dez and Trish! Leave a message!" The machine went 'beep!' and I hung up. There was really no point in calling him again. So I let it go. This isn't right. It's Dez's birthday and Austin, his best friend, isn't here to celebrate it with us.
The next day...
Trish helped me with my make-up for my debut performance for Jimmy. Even though I performed at the Halloween party, he didn't know it was me, so it technically didn't count.
"Wow, Ally, you're not nervous at all. I can tell by your shaking." Trish commented sarcastically. I rolled my eyes. I shifted in my seat. "Wait, sit still! I'm almost done."
Within a second, she set down the make-up kit on my vanity table and smiled. "You look absolutely stunning. Don't you think so Dez?" She spun the chair around and showed off my neatly designed make-up to Dez. He smiled and nodded.
"You're gonna kill 'em out there Ally." Dez encouaged. I genuinely smiled at the two of them. Unlike Austin, these two never changed in the weeks that we've spent here.
"Thank you guys." I picked up my phone and checked my text inbox. Nothing from Austin. We haven't seen him all day and it was almost time to head over to Myra's. Trish and Dez looked at me in disbelief. "H-he'll be there. He will. He promised." I assured them. They simply shrugged and walked out the room. I felt like I wanted to cry, but since Trish just did my make-up, I didn't want mess it up.
We met up with Jimmy when the time came. The waiter lead us to Jimmy's reserved table. I started shaking again when I saw them setting up a microphone and the band got their instuments ready.
"Are you ready Ally?" Jimmy asked. I felt unsure.
"C-can you give me a minute Jimmy? You know, to warm up?" I asked him. He nodded and took his seat. I walked outside and checked my phone one more time. Still nothing. I sighed and re-entered the restaurant.
"Where's Austin?" Jimmy questioned us. Trish, Dez and I all looked at each other.
"He's just running a bit late." I answered, hoping I was convincing.
"Well, I don't think we have time to wait for him, so Ally," I looked at Jimmy. "will you go up and perform now?"
I nodded slowly. I got up and walked to the side of the stage. Trish ran up after me.
"Ally, you can do this. Just pretend like what you did at the Halloween party. Pretend like no one is staring at you, like they expect so much from you. Just be you. Be Ally Dawson." She told me. I hugged her.
"You're right, Trish. I'll close my eyes and..." I smiled. "and Don't Look Down."
She nodded and took her place back at the table. I signalled the band to start playing.
"Now go stand in the corner and think about what you did. Ha!" I spoke, before the actual music began. "Just a little revenge." I started to dance a little. Not a lot, because you know, I can't dance.
"The story starts and it was hot and it was summer and,
I had it all,
I had him right there, where I wanted him.
She came along, got him along
and let's hear the applause.
She took him faster than you could say
Sabotage.
I never saw it coming
wouldn't've suspected it.
I underestimated just who I was dealing with.
She had to know the pain was beating on me
like a drum.
She underestimated just who she was stealing from.
She's not a saint.
And she's not what you think,
She's an actress,
whoa!
She's better known for the things that she does
on the matteress! Whoa!
Soon she's gonna find,
That stealing other people's toys on the playground
won't make you many friends.
She should keep in mind
She should keep in mind,
There is nothing I do Better Than Revenge.
Ha!" Everyone in the restaurant began cheering and clapping/dancing to the music. I smiled.
"She looks at life like it's a party
And she's on the list.
She looks at me like I'm a trend,
And she's so over it.
I think her ever present frown
Is a little troubling,
And she think's I'm psyco
'Cuz I like to rhyme her name with things.
But sophistication isn't what you wear
Or who you know.
Or pushing people down to get to where
you wanna go.
They don't teach you that in prep school
So it's up to me.
But no amount of vintage dresses give you
Dignity.
She's not a saint
And she's not what you think,
She's an actress
Whoa!
She's better known for the things that she does
on the matteress. Whoa!
Soon, she's gonna find
That stealing other people's toys
On the playground, won't make you many friends.
She should keep in mind
She should keep in mind
There is nothing I do Better Than Revenge.
Haha!" I hopped off the stage and stood next to Trish. She started laughing because she knew what the song, or at least, who the song was about.
"I'm just another thing for you to roll your eyes at
Honey,
You might have him, but haven't you heard?
I'm just another thing for you to roll your eyes at
Honey.
You might have him, but I always get the last
word.
Whoa! Whooaa!
She's not a saint
And she's not what you think,
She's an actress
Whooaa!
She's better known for the things that she does
On the matteress. Whoa!
Soon, she's gonna find
That stealing other people's toys
On the playground, won't make you many friends.
She should keep in mind
She should keep in mind.
There is nothing I do Better Than Revenge.
Do you still feel like, you know what you're doing?
'Cuz, I don't think you do, oh!
Do you still feel like, you know what you're doing?
I don't think you do, don't think you do.
Let's hear the applause.
C'mon, show me how much better you are.
So you deserve some applause,
'Cuz you're so much better.
She took him faster than you can say
Sabotage. (1)" I stuck a pose on stage and the whole room bursted into applause. This was the best performace and response I've ever gotten. I walked back over to the table and Trish and Dez hugged me.
"You did it, Ally!" Trish exclaimed.
"You were amazing!" Dez added. I took my seat. Jimmy clapped.
"I gotta say, Ally, you did fantastic. Why don't you ever perform with Austin?" Jimmy asked. I shrugged.
"I've been experiencing some severe stage fright. I don't really get up on stage that often. But now that I did, I just might reconsider that." I explained. Jimmy smiled.
"Good, because I want you to stay in Team Austin." He announced. And let me tell you, I nearly jumped out of my seat.
"Really?" I asked, unable to process what just happened.
"Yeah, and I just might make you Austin's one and only duet and songwriter." Jimmy smiled. "Where is that boy anyway?"
We all looked around for him, but there was no sign of him. We all talked a bit more. I found out that Jimmy had a daughter. Jimmy also got Dez a brand new camera for his birthday. He would've given it to him yesterday, but with his busy schedule, he never found the time to stop by.
"Ally come on! It's been an hour already." Trish whines from behind me. "Let's face it. He isn't coming."
"No. Let's wait for a little while longer. He's coming." I assure her. "I know he is." I whisper to myself. Unfortunately, he never showed up. Trish and Dez left an hour ago, but I stayed for a little while longer. It wasn't at least 20 minutes when I see someone running up to the building. Since I was sitting on the bench, I got up and started walking towards the person.
"Glad you finally made it." I said. The figure turns around and when he sees my expression, he follows it.
"Ally, I'm so sorry!" He exclaimed. I sighed.
"Austin, where were you?" I asked him. He scratched the back of his neck. "Oh, wait. You were with Ashley weren't you?" He still doesn't answer.
"Austin, do you know how important to me this was? I wanted all of us to be here." I told him.
"Ally, I know. I'm really sorry-" I cut him off.
"'I'm sorry?' That's all you've got? That's all you've been saying Austin! How many times have you used that? How many times have you ditched us to go out with Ashley?" I question him.
"Well,-"
"We haven't hung out in 2 weeks. We don't even see you for more than a minute, Austin." I honestly told him.
"What can you expect Ally?" He threw his arms in the air. "I'm famous now!"
"Yeah. And that's the problem!" I yelled. "When's the last time have you made time for your friends?"
"All the time!" He answered.
"I meant your real friends." I reminded him. "The friends that have been with you since the beginning of your career. The friends that have supported you no matter what, not the ones that just pretend to like you because you're famous. Like that pathetic excuse of a girlfriend you have, Ashley."
"She is not using me! Why are you doing this, Ally? Maybe it's you that's using me!"
"Is that what she tell you? What happened to you Austin? You're a completely different person now. What happened to the Austin that I met?" I asked him, moving closer.
"He's gone." He insisted. "That Austin was a nobody! And nobody loved me when I was a nobody!"
"I DID!" I blurted out. Austin's mouth dropped and I sighed. "You know, before all of this, the money, the fame, and the lies," I pointed to myself. "To me, you were a somebody Austin. You were my best friend. You were my best friend that loved to sing for fun, eat pancakes until his stomach was about to burst, the best friend that was carefree and fun loving. The one that would stay up all night with me writing a song for a gig. The best friend that stole my song, but ended up trying to cure my stage fright in disaster. I loved you before all of this, Austin. Now, you're a completely different person. I don't even know you any more. You're nothing but a jerk who practically lost his best friends in less than a week."
"Ally,-" Austin started but I backed up.
"Don't." I turned away and started walking to my car. But I stopped. "Do you know when Dez's birthday is?"
"Yeah, July 23rd." He replied.
"Well, what's the date today?" I asked him, without turning around.
"July 2...24th." Austin realized.
"Yeah. His birthday was yesterday. Yesterday, Austin. Your best friend since 3rd grade's birthday was yesterday. And you completely forgot about it." I gave him one more look. "I fell in love with my best friend that loved pancakes, performing, just being himself, but most importantly my best friend that would never do this to his friends." I started walking again. Before going too far, I looked over my shoulder. "Tell me when you find him."
Ahhh, there it is! This was the preview I put up. We all knew this was going to happen sooner or later. I feel like this is a good place to stop...for now.
(1) Better Than Revenge by Taylor Swift. I thought this song perfectly matched Ally's situation.
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