My Other Half

by writermeAL

(formerly known as Soul Mates) Ten years ago they parted ways on unhappy notes ie. a nasty break-up. But life went on, though they can never forget what happened. So now ten years later fate brings them together again, but they're unable to recognize the other. A romance begins to brew again, but what if a memory stands in their way?

13. It Was Ally

Chapter 13

Turning page after page, he found the Senior Class of 2013. After one or more pages turned, he found the picture of her. With her bright smile and her warm eyes. With her brown locks with blonde highlights. He missed her. But looking at the picture, he frowned, she looked very familiar. He moved his hand down so he could see the name. He froze.

There it was clear as day. Her name. Allyssa Dawson.

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Wait. What?!

Was he reading this correctly? "Hey Colby!" He needed to check. "Can you read the name underneath this picture?" he asked pointing to the picture.

"Sure." He crept closer and squinted at the small print. "Sorry I need glasses, but I'm pretty sure that says Allyssa Dawson," Colby replied.

Austin's eyes grew to be the size of dinner plates, as his hands grew wet and clammy.

No way. No way Ally was the girl that he technically dumped in high school. About that, she also technically dumped him, depending on the point of view of the story. But that couldn't be it. No way was that her. No damned hell way could that be her! Impossible!

Austin couldn't believe it. He shook his heading, doubting it. He needed to sit down. So the cold hard floor was the only option. His head spun, thoughts everywhere. He grabbed the book again and looked at the picture, searching her face to see if there was any messages that she conveyed from ten years past. There was none.

But the resemblance was uncanny. They had that same bright smile that brightened Austin's day. Those lively eyes that sparkled in the moonlight. The soft silky strands of hair that cascaded perfectly. And that face. That familiar face.

Then it clicked. The most impossible thing he could ever imagined became possible. That really was Ally. His high school sweetheart was Ally. It was Ally and has always been.

-Flashback-

It was the third week of school and already he was being forced to do something. His stupid English teacher had made him go to the library and pick out a book he was interested in reading. Like he was ever going to read a fucking book. And he wasn't a baby! He didn't need to be babied. And he was in high school for fuck's sake! No hell way was he going to follow a teacher's orders. But he'd already had a month's worth of detention for... other things. And instead of giving him detention his teacher just dragged him down here during lunch break to pick one out. And why did he even need a book? It's just a book. Not like some type of magical thingy mabob.

He sighed in defeat as his teacher kept a wary eye on him as he prowled the shelves. Weren't libraries like a century ago? He slithered between two columns of shelves and eyed the books there. Every once in a while he took out a book that had a flashy color only to be disappointed that it'd be non-fiction topics that bored him to the core. He rolled his eyes and began searching for another one.

"That's not how to pick out a book, you know?" someone commented behind him.

He frowned in annoyance. "Why'd you care?" he spit back without looking at the speaker and sifting more books.

"Because I think everyone should pick up a book once in a while and venture into the world beyond," that person said.

That girl, yes, by her high octave voice, was most certainly a nerd or worst a geek. What was he doing? He should walk away! He didn't want to be alloyed in with those type of people in the school. It'd ruin his rep. "Um.. I have to go," he lied, walking away, still not looking at the person.

"Wait!" she called, running up after him. "Mr. Tate wanted me to help you pick a book."

"Why would you even consid-" He finally turned to face the girl and his voice hitched in his throat. "Ally," he mumbled her name.

"Oh? So you know my name?" she mocked, sarcastically. "Didn't think someone of your 'status' would know me."

"I.. uh.. well... You're Elliot's sister! That's only why I know you," he hastily found an excuse.

"Oh." She deemed disappointed. "It's okay. It was just... just a joke."

She flicked off her disappointment just like that, but Austin did notice. But he didn't want to keep her uncomfortable and plus this would be some work towards his goal of five thousand dollars. "So you're going to help me pick out a book?" He raised his eyebrow in question.

She giggled at his behavior. "Yeah. But do you want to read non-fiction? Because you're in that category." She gestured to the signs and labels of the books.

"What the fuck is.." Language, Austin! "I mean what's non-fiction?" he corrected.

"It's mainly facts like history. So if you want to read something interesting I'd start with fiction stories. Like romance or fantasy," she replied as they walked to the fiction section. "So what's your favorite genre?"

"Um..." he shifted uncomfortably. He did have a favorite genre but its not really common with high school jocks.

"Come on. No shame here."

"Romance," he whispered.

Her eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "Huh?"

He cleared his throat. "I said... romance novels."

"Oh. Cool! I love romance... its jus the most magical thing in the world," she swooned, dreamlike, clapping her hands together. "This is my favorite quote. 'If music be the food of love, play on.' By Shakespeare," she quoted. "Isn't it just... " she sighed, her eyes closing; deep in her head.

"Yeah, yeah," he agreed. "So what books do you recommend?"

"Let's see..." Her hand trailed over the spine covers as she quickly glanced from title to title. But then her hand hung in mid-air as she turned to face him. "What books have you read?"

"Well... most classic romance novels like Pride and Prejudice, The English Patient, and Gone With the Wind. They're pretty good."

"I agree." Ally turned back to leafing though books. "Have you read Nicholas Sparks books?"

"Um... no." Austin shook his head.

Ally gasp. "You haven't?! Well then, sir, you've been missing out on good reads."

"Really? What are the titles?" he asked, severely intrigued.

"Well there The Notebook, Message in a Bottle, A Walk to Remember, The Rescue, A Bend in the Road, and the latest Nights in Rodanthe. I've read most of then and they're so romantic. I can't wait to read more from that author. I seriously got addicted to his stories right after reading the first book. It's that good."

"Does the library have any copies?" Austin excited asked.

"I think I've seen a few," she commented and walked a distance before pulling out a few books. "Here."

He gratefully accepted the books and quickly rushed over to the nearest table quickly scanning the cover the synopsis of the books. "They do sound good." He quickly immersed himself into a book as Ally took the seat opposite of him.

She scanned his features. His long eyelashes, bright puppy-dog eyes, and charming smile. If you really pushed over the bad-boy act, Austin Moon was really something. He actually had some depth.

Without thinking she blurted out what she had been thinking. "I don't think you're such a bad-boy."

He looked up, surprised. "What did you say?"

"I think that underneath that 'bad-boy act' you're actually a good person. It's just that you don't show it."

"Oh."

"Come on, Austin! I knew you from elementary! I technically grew up with you! And you weren't this kind of person then. What happened?" she softly asked.

He looked down. "Thanks for the comment, but... I, uh..."

"Come on, Austin, you can tell me," she encouraged.

It's because of you! You changed me. But that was a mistake on my part. I thought being a bad-boy and being popular was a guy you'd chase after. But I was wrong. Ally you're different from most girls out there and I like that about you. Old Austin is still in me, but... New Austin has become too attached to his popularity and his reputation. But someday I will change and I will be there. I promise. No doubt about that, he mentally confessed.

"It's too personal, but if I ever need a person to talk to, it'll be you." He smiled gratefully at her.

"Promise?"

"Of course." Then he smiled cheekily at his next question. "Do you have any other good books with monsters or fantasy stuff?"

"Why?"

"So... I have something to read in class. These are past-time books. Plus Austin Moon cannot read a romance novel in class. That's wrong," he stated as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.

Ally rolled her eyes and playfully punching him in the chest.

-End of Flashback-

It was Ally. That girl in his memory was Ally. Whom he fell in love with. How he cared for with all his heart.

That day was one to remember in their storyline. Yes, they technically grew up together in elementary but after that, years flew by they gradually started drifting apart. They were still on friendly terms but underneath that everything had collapsed.

That day brought back everything, their friendship, relationship, everything. But it was also a bad day too. Sure they became closer but he was mostly powered by the money that sat awaiting at the end of the year.

Then another memory thread its away into his mind.

-Flashback-

He really was missing her. It's been eating him alive for the past week.

It had been one week since the school competition and he knew it. Ally was avoiding him. Whenever he walked down the hall or turned a corridor he always saw a flash of silky brown hair whip away to some other direction. They did have one class together, but still she found ways to be distant. Man, that girl is smart. In their science class they were suppose to partner up to work on a project, she quickly dodged him and asked some other nerd named Nate. So he was forced to find some other partner. And when working in the lab he'd try to bring up conversation with her, but she always found some reason to slip away. That girl, seriously!

That sexual tension was getting to him. After they "did it" a week ago, they haven't talked. Not even that night. After they had some fun for a couple hours bringing both of them a few... several times they just laid peacefully next to each other. The second day of the competition was busy, so they couldn't talk alone. But even from a week ago he had a feeling Ally was going to avoiding him.

Sure he had that five thousand to think about, but this was more. He needed Ally. He wanted to confess; pour his whole heart to her. Right now that bet was non-existent. He racked his brain, thinking of ways to talk to her, but came up with nothing.

He laid back on his bed and scanned his messy room. He needed to do some tidying or else his mom would get on his case. But that's not his biggest worry.

He needed to tell Ally. One way or anther. As long as she got the message. As long as much as it took, he needed to do it.

Then he looked over to his pile of textbooks. God, he needed to study or at least get started on homework. It was late at night, midnight to be exact, but he really wasn't sure if he could focus when his thoughts always wandered to Ally.

He needed to tell Ally. At a time where she couldn't escape. Where he was controlling all circumstances.

Like, right now!

He leapt off his bed and opened his door a crack. He listened for the soft breathing and loud snores of his parents. Once had made sure they were soundly asleep he ran to his window and onto the tree and jumped to the ground. A cool autumn breeze cut the air and he was chilled to the bone considering he was only wearing basketball shorts and a sleeveless tee. But that didn't matter. He quickly navigated through the maze of roads until running up to her house. He smiled at her window which boasted a brilliant light signaling that she was awake. Probably studying.

He soundlessly crept over the decaying grass and up the apple tree that was planted beside her bedroom window. He climbed the tree and dismounted to her balcony. And as he guessed she was laid on her bed, facing away from him, surrounded by notebooks, papers, textbooks, and her laptop.

Perfect.

This was her home and there was no way she was going to walk away. But then again there was the possibility that she was going to ignore him. Then again, he could make a loud ruckus and she'd have to open her doors so her parents won't wake. However, her dad might be at a convention out of state and her mom could be abroad studying something.

Shaking his head, clearing his mind of those thoughts, he quietly yet sharply rapped on her door.

She jerked her head up, alert. She nearly fell of her bed, too, but caught her balance just in time. Then Ally turned her head where the noise came from to see Austin sheepishly smiling from behind the glass. She grimaced, but walked over and let him in.

"Austin, what are you doing here?" she quizzed.

"Look Ally, I need to talk to you. I know you're avoiding me in school, so I decide now was the best time. Where you're trapped and you can't run away," Austin launched off with his prepared speech.

"Oh." Ally hesitantly laughed. "About that..."

"Save it." He raised a hand, silencing her. Boy, he must look macho right then. "I know why you're avoiding me and I know the reason. But we need to talk about it. We can't just let it go."

"Oh, why not?" she burst, but quickly quieting herself.

"Because! One, I took your virginity. And if that happens we need to talk. Two, because that happened, what about us?" he reasoned.

"Fine," Ally grudgingly agreed. She piled up her notebooks, papers in one stack and stacked her textbooks in another pile next to her bed. She slammed the laptop cover and plopped herself on the bed with her arms crossed like an eight year old. Austin chuckled at her behavior, but sat next to her on the edge of her bed.

"Okay...?" he started off. "First order of business. Was it a mistake, that night?"

Ally thought for a moment before answering. "No, at least in my opinion. One of the best nights ever."

"Why? You lost your innocence."

"Because it was with you. With any other guy, I'd be pissed. But with you, it was amazing and a dream come true."

"Okay, so you like me?"

"When'd I said that?" she fired back.

This really wasn't going the way he expected. He was supposed to pour out his heart, okay maybe later, but now he was just interrogating Ally. Which really wasn't his purpose, but he needed to know if she returned those feelings.

"Just assuming..." He cast her a teasing look.

"What?! No! I didn't say that!" she protested.

"Okay, okay. So you don't think it was a mistake?" he asked again.

"No. What about you?"

"Well... that's why I'm here." This was it. It was time.

"Oh. Really? So did you think it was a mistake?" she repeated, softly.

He sighed, building up the confidence. "No." He looked at her shocked features. He guessed that she was thinking that he thought it was a mistake. This surely caught her in surprise. "It wasn't a mistake. In fact, I've been waiting for like forever to do that with you. Why? Because Ally I like you. More like I love you. When? Since I've laid my eyes on you.

"At first it was just a friendship love. Growing up with you in elementary was so much fun. Every field trip, every smile, every laugh, I cherished every memory of you. But then came middle school and finally high school. Those years were most difficult. We started breaking away. I didn't want that. But those feelings increased and strengthened. A few years back, that's when I realized that I was head over heels for you.

"You once asked why I have this "bad-boy act" now I'm telling you why. Because of you. I liked you. And I thought that being Mr. Popular would bring attention. But it was from the wrong people. I wanted attention from you. But you're Ally. You don't like bad-boys. You liked down-to-Earth Austin Moon.

"And he will come back. Just like I confessed my feelings. Ally, I really like you and I'm willing to put aside Mr. Popular to be with you." He finally looked at Ally straight in the face and she was on the verge of tears.

"That's so sweet Austin," she mumbled, pulling in a hug. Once she let go, she started with her confession too. "So if you're coming clean..."

Not technically clean, Austin thought.

"...Then I can too." Ally sighed and looked him straight in the eyes. "I like you too. Quite a similar story and the time I fell for you was in middle school. Remember when we had to slow dance for PE? I fell for you then. Especially when you said 'I'd only dance with you.' That really made my heart melt and I realized that you might've liked me then.

"But yes, we grew apart. But those feelings strengthened and I realized that I needed you in my life. This year when you started noticing me or more like rebuilding our friendship... I was so happy. My dreams of us coming true was one step closer.

"Last week during the competition... At first I wasn't too thrilled that we were sharing a room together. After all we are of opposite genders. It scared me what could happen. And my fears apparently got the best of me. I lost my virginity. But now looking back at it, I came to it that it wasn't such a loss. At least it was to the guy whom I loved. Yes, loved. I didn't think you'd return those feelings, so I avoided you. You looked like you wanted to talk to me, but I just thought you were going to make fun of me and say that night was a mistake which I thought wasn't."

"So you thought I was some fucking prostitute?" Austin declared.

"What?! No! I didn't say that!" Ally exclaimed. "Forget it. Anyway, I like you and its time I admit it."

"Okay. So we like each other?" Ally nods in agreement. "What does it make of us?" Austin asked.

"What?" she questioned.

"Does that make us in a relationship?" he re-phrased.

"What do you think?"

"Will you, Ally Dawson be my girlfriend?"

"Hell yeah!" Ally exclaimed.

She jumped into his arms, and Austin fell back onto the bed. He gave her a quick peck, before flipped out from under her to cower above her with Ally laying back on the bed. "I've been waiting all week for this," he whispered into her ears. She shivered at his low, husky tone and his suggestive matter.

"Well, now I'm yours," she retorted.

"Gladly." Was all he said before sweeping her into another kiss. It started out soft and passionate to being hungry full of lust.

-End of Flashback-

It was Ally Dawson, whom he'd fuck to obliviation in high school. He did love her that's why he made love to her. But it was he who took Ally's virginity. So years later, they meet again?! This is just messed up.

But that night was one of his bests. He confessed to his high school sweetheart and she admitted to liking him too. That night led to everything. Mostly their relationship. That one year dating with her was the best! She was so sweet and as for him, Austin had changed. He was a changed man. Austin became nicer... losing his Bad Boy act along the way... but he couldn't be happier. In fact he was happy that he could be his real self. No more pretending. And sticking to his favorite girl.

So now his absolute best friend Dez Perrado and Ally's best friend forever Trish, and the two of them became one pact. Austin and Ally, the happy couple and their best friends. Dez and Trish had a unique relationship. Frenimies was the best word to describe it. Trish and Dez complained about all the lovey dovey acts between Auslly, but the two just ignored them and urged for Trez to happen. That the two got them good.

As the year wore on... they became closer than ever. Physically and emotionally. But Austin was soon doubting himself with that bet with her brother.

-Flashback-

Austin was at Zinga Juice, buying himself and Ally a drink. She wasn't with him because she was at work, but he was going to surprise her with a drink. She loved their smoothies and he knew her favorite flavor.

"Um, I'll have an original sized Coconut-Pineapple smoothie and an original Citrus Crazy smoothie," Austin said as he offered ten dollars that should cover the cost of both drinks plus tax.

"That'll be $8.74." The girl behind the counter said. "So your change is... $1.26."

"Thanks." And he walked over to an empty table with his change. He sat down on the cold seat waiting for his order since it was so busy with peak hours just around the corner.

He was just scrolling through his favorite pictures of him and Ally when an elderly couple walks up to him. "Excuse me sir, but do you mind if we talk the seat opposite of you?" the lady asked.

"No, not all! Please," and Austin gestured to the other two seats that stood empty. "I'm only waiting for my drinks."

"Drinks?" the lady questions. "Will someone be joining you? I'll make sure we'll be gone by then."

"Oh, no! I'll be leaving soon. I'm surprising her. It's her favorite," he explained.

"Ohh! Ain't that sweet? Right George?" She nudged the old guy next to her.

He snorted, because he must've been dozing off. "Huh? Oh, yeah, sweet, very." And he dozed off again.

The lady shook her head at her husband. "Never mind him, dear," she said to Austin.

He nodded, unsecure. "I'm Austin, by the way," he introduced.

"Martha," she replied, shaking his out-stretched hand. "So how long have you two been together?"

"Since the start of the school year." He smiled fondly at the memory of how they became as one. "And I love her with every ounce of my heart. She's beautiful inside and out. And trust me when I say that."

She clutched her heart as her face softened. "Young love!" she squealed. "That is so sweet and so cute! She must be so lucky to have a nice man like you to be able to describe her that way. That is severely touching. But why isn't she here?"

"Thanks. We love each other, very much and I hope one day we'll be together forever." But that bet with Elliot ran though his head again. He shook his head, dismissing the thought. "She's at work and I plan to surprise her then."

"Touching." She beamed brightly at him. "And don't worry someday you two will be together. I can assure you. Just like my relationship with George, here.

"Later this year we celebrate our golden anniversary. So our 50th one is just around the corner and we couldn't be happier.

"It's actually funny the way we met. And what we went though. It wasn't funny then... but we just laugh at it now. There was this one point in our lives where we didn't trust each other. Nope, not one bit. But years past, that trust began to build again. And just as I was about to slip away again, he secured me as his. But that was what I had been waiting for." Martha reached over and held her husband's hand.

"That's an amazing love story," Austin commented.

"Yes," Martha agreed. "And I've learned that love only lasts if trust is fully in-tact. If you trust each other 100% everything will go fine. If you don't hide anything and share everything with her, you'll be fine. That's what I learned." She scanned his face once more, but it was expressionless. "Oh! Our order's ready, we've got to go." Martha shook George awake and the two slowly ambled their way to their food.

But Austin was still in his seat, not moving, expressionless, thinking, hard. About that Martha had just said.

Trust? To make a relationship work? Trust... the main thing?

Austin was soon starting to doubt their relationship. He trusted Ally with all of him, and he was pretty sure that she trusted him too. But he realized that he didn't deserve Ally's trust. He had betted on their relationship at the beginning of the school year. And she didn't know about it. So he was hiding something behind their back that could jeopardized them. That wasn't trust. That was lying. But he needed to keep it to himself because he might loose Ally because of it.

Austin didn't plan to keeping the bet. In fact he didn't even want to be part of it anymore. He was planning on breaking it. But should he tell Ally? If he did, then it'd take off the huge burden of keeping to himself. But if he did then she might be angered that he only told her then. But if he told, he'd have Ally's full trust; that being he told himself clean. But she might not want him after knowing the truth. But he was planning on telling the truth. The WHOLE truth.

That's what he was going to do. Confess everything, so both of them had full trust in each other.

He jumped from his seat and grabbed his order which had been waiting for the last five minutes. He examined the drinks, they weren't that soggy yet. So he hurried and thread his way to Sonic Boom, Ally's father's music store. He walked in, the bell telling Ally of his arrival. It was fairly empty.

"Hello. Welcome to Sonic Boom, how may I-" Ally looked up. "Oh! Hey Austin!"

"Hey, Alls!" he greeted waving the drinks.

"One for me?" she asked. He nodded handing her one. "Ohh!" She squealed after taking a sip. "Citrus Crazy!? My favorite!" She took another sip and looked up at him. "Thanks a lot Austin."

"Welcome," he replied, while clambering onto the counter-top of Sonic Boom.

"Austin!" she scolded. "How many times have I told you not to sit there!?"

"Umm... once... twice... ten times... thirty-six... sixty-nine... hundred ten..." He pretended to think for another second. "Oh yeah! One thousand three hundred fifty seven!"

"Really?!" she raised her eyebrows. "You keep track?"

"Peesh! No! I was just guessing then."

"Oh." She looked down at her songbook and started to write some things. "So what are you doing here?" she casually asked, not looking up.

"Well.. I wanted to surprise you with that drink."

"'Kay." Still she didn't look up.

"And... Well... Um... Here's the thing..." Austin shifted uncomfortably on his counter top seat making her look up.

"Are you okay?" she asked, genuinely worried.

Yep, she fully trusted him... when he didn't deserve it. "Exactly how busy are you?" Austin asked.

"Not so busy." She looked around, scanning the store for lingering costumers before adding, "store's empty."

"Okay." He jumped off from his seat. "Come up to the practice room. I want to talk to you." With that he just barged up the stairs to their hang-out.

Ally quickly followed. She was extremely nervous. Every time he acted like this... it didn't end well. They actually had a fight and didn't talk to each other for nearly a week until Dez and Trish told them to grow up. That was the only time she remembered he acted like this. Did he wanted a break-up? Did he find another girl, better than her? She cleared her head and shakily climbed, counting each step trying to distract her head. She pushed open the door to see Austin sitting down at the piano bench. She sat down on one of the stationary swivel chairs.

"Are you okay, Austin? What's there to talk about? Is it about us? Is there something wrong? Is it me? What did I do wrong? Whatever it is, I'm sorry! I just love you too much to let you go! Please Austin, tell me what's wrong!" She bombarded Austin with an array of questions.

Austin listened closely to Ally's rant. Okay, she loved him so much that she won't let go. That's a relief. He chuckled after she finished her little speech. "Don't worry, Ally." He stood up and grabbed the seat next to her, turning it so he faced it. "But yes, it is about our relationship. Its a good and bad thing... and I have no idea how to tell you." He scratched the back of his head, thinking.

"Okay...? So if its about our relationship... what else could be there to talk about?"

"Well... I was in the mall food court ten minutes ago and met up with this old couple named George and Martha. She told me about their relationship since I kinda told them about ours. And that lady, Martha said that for a relationship to work, you need complete trust with the other person."

"So that's what you're worried about?" Ally asked, giggling a bit. "I trust you with my life Austin!"

Austin winced at her words. "That's... uh... that's the thing. You trust me when you shouldn't be."

She looked at him, surprised. "What?!"

"You trust me when you shouldn't," Austin repeated. Ally stayed quiet staring at him to continue. "Have you always wondered why I started paying attention to you?"

Ally thought for a minute before answering. "Well you confessed that you liked me for years... so I'm guessing only this year you plucked up the courage to start flirting with me."

Austin shook his head. "Half of that is true, while the other... not so much."

"Why...?"

"Because E..." He stopped himself. He'd tell Ally only if she asks who did it. He didn't want to jeopardize Ally and Elliot's brother and sister relationship. "Erm... because..." He sighed. Better now then never. "InthebeginningoftheyearIbettedwithsomeonethatI'dh aveyouwrappedaroundmyfingerbeforeIleaveyouwiththeg reatestheartbreak," Austin said in one breath.

"What? Can you say that again?" she requested, tilting her head, so maybe this time she'd get it.

He sighed, not wanting to repeated those wretched words. "I did have feelings for you. Besides Dez someone else realized it. That someone..." He tired not to look too conspicuous with not naming that 'someone.' "So he made a bet with me, that I had accepted, that'd I'd loop your heart around my finger and when the end of the year came... " He closed his eyes and painfully let out the words. "I'd dump you." There he said it. Cautiously he looked up at Ally.

He could see that the gears in her head were spinning too fast, thinking of possibilities. "So that's why you started to pay attention to me?"

He nodded, ashamed.

"What was the prize at the end?"

Austin was staring at her. How the heck can she be so calm at this? He had predicted that she'd be shouting by now. Hm, guess he got it wrong. Maybe Ally's not that type of girl. "5K," he answered.

She nodded and slowly got up as in a trance to a small cabinet in the practice room. Austin watched her every move. She moved some things around, making some things fall out, but she didn't pick them up. After several excruciating seconds, she pulled out a box, two in fact. Out of one she took out a stack of papers. Or was it pictures? They were certainly small or was it postcards? In the other she pulled out a thick wad of green bills. Money.

Ally quietly walked back and stood up next to Austin shoving the money to his face.

He just started at it, confused. Then he looked up to her. Clearly you could see pain written all over her beautiful face.

"Here." She shoved the bills roughly to him again. "Your $5,000. You won the bet. It's yours."

He dodged the money she tried to give him and stood up facing her. "What?! I don't care about the money! I care about you! I don't care about the bet anymore! It's non-existent."

"To you," she calmly stated. "But not to me or that other person. I'll save them the trouble and give you your prize because it seems you won."

"What?!" he yelped. "Ally! No! Please!"

But it was too much for Ally. She wanted to calmly face this... but her anger got the better of her. "You care about me?!" she scoffed. "Really? Then why don't I tell the world to save you some trouble."

Austin looked at her as if she was delirious.

She turned around the room as if there was an audience. "LISTEN UP EVERYBODY!" she bellowed. "AUSTIN MOON CARES ABOUT ME!" She laughed like a maniac before turning to Austin, directing the anger to him. "Like he would ever care about me." Then she sat down on the ground in sobs. "Like he'd ever..." she whispered.

"Ally I care about you..." he rushed to her side, trying to soothe her.

"No! Get away from me!" she screamed, pushing Austin away from her. Austin couldn't feel anything but his heart break. He'd once swore that he'd break the guy's face who would make Ally cry and now he was the one who made her cry. He tried to get closer, but she just scrambled away from him.

She unsteady stood up, taking a step back as Austin tired to help her up. One final stance, ran through her head. "If you truly cared about me, that'd bet would not at all have been made. If you truly cared you would have came up to me on your own accords, not because of some bet. And if you truly cared about me then you... then you..." she paused, thinking. "Never mind. You won. It's over. Gave me my heartbreak. Here's your money." She looked down at the money, disgusted. Then she threw everyone of them to Austin showering him with money.

She turned to walk away, before remembering something. "Oh, yeah! Burn these for me." She shoved the other stack of postcards or pictures to him, which he caught.

"Ally, wait!" he called after her.

She turned around again. "I want you gone. Gone out of Sonic Boom. Out of my heart. Out of my life!" It really must've pained her because a tear fell down her smooth face. "Please Austin," she begged. "Leave me alone."

"But... Ally!" She was already gone. Austin looked down at the other stack and it wasn't postcards. They were pictures. Of himself and Ally. He flipped through each one as every one of them brought back different memories. Happy memories. He needed to fight for her. Bring her back because he needed her in his life. He stepped over the money and opened the door looking downstairs to see if she'd gone back to work. No, she was gone. This really must've upset her because she wouldn't leave Sonic Boom unattended.

So he locked up for her and walked home, looking at the pictures.

He'd talk to Ally tomorrow. After all tomorrow was Monday and Ally NEVER missed a day of school.

-End of Flashback-

It was Ally whom he'd broken the heart of. It really didn't matter to him who broke the relationship. All he knew was that he was the one who broke her.

Why'd he have to meet that couple and have them talk to him giving stupid ideas? Why? That couple was super nice, but he wished that he'd never met them. If he hadn't he'd still have Ally next to him.

That day was one of his worst. Even worse than the day he nearly died. Because without Ally he'd be dead. He had left Sonic Boom thinking he'd see her again the next day, but little did he know that he'd never see her again until ten years later. Because that week Ally didn't show up in school. Austin, Dez, and Trish had tried to get in contact with her all week through calls, texts, emails, but none got through. Until the weekend came, they went over to her place only to find out that she'd left. Without Ally they were broken.

He had missed her and he truly did love her. And now she'd somehow found her way back to him.

"Who is she by the way?" Colby asked, interrupting his thoughts.

"Oh! My high school sweetheart and love of my life."

"Wow. That's uh... touching." Colby looked around for an excuse. "Um, I got to go... but uh... I'll see you around Mr. Moon."

Austin waved good-bye, still staring at Ally's picture.

What was he going to do? Did that change their relationship? Does Ally know? Probably not. So they didn't recognized each other. But what would happened if she finally found out? Austin cringed at the thought of Ally finding out. Because he knew she was still broken because when she'd reach the topic of high school and her life then, she'd always direct the conversation elsewhere. He had truly broken her making it strong enough for her to leave. But ten years later here they were... in love again.

He didn't want to lose Ally twice... He needed a plan. And he knew just the two to help. He grabbed the phone and called his two other favorite people in the world besides Ally.

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