Sorry this is a little late... I was crazy sick all last week. I thought I was on my death bed... but I didn't die and now I back and writing again! Woohoo :) JUST TO LET YOU GUYS KNOW BECAUSE I COMPLETELY FORGOT TO MENTION IT IN THE LAST TWO CHAPTERS: I DON'T OWN AUSTIN AND ALLY OR ANYTHING YOU RECOGNIZE! All I own in the characters you don't recognize and the plotline :P Also, I don't own Me and You by Laura Marano, Stuck on You by Ross Lynch, Here Comes Forever by R5, and Tribute by Tenacious D. They all made appearances in the last chapter and me being stupid and forgetful, I forgot to mention I don't own them. (If I could own R5 and/or Ross and Laura my life would be amazing) Anyways, I'll stop talking now. Enjoyyyyy.

Chapter 3

It was early in the morning on Sunday when Ally had woken up. Sighing, she sat up in bed looking at Austin who was asleep next to her. Going to bed last night wasn't as awkward as she thought it would be. Slowly getting out of bed, she walked over to the glass doors that lead out to the balcony. She was staring out at the waves crashing on the shore, softly. They reminded her of her cousin. Ally rubbed her arms and let out a sigh. Looking up at the sky, she whispered, "I miss you Erin." A breeze swept through her hair and she softly grinned.

"Who's Erin?" A voice said behind her and she jumped. Turning around, she just smiled at him.

"That's a story for another time." Austin walked over to the balcony and opened his mouth to say something, but no words came out. He was staring at her as she watched the sun come up.

"I know we have just gotten to be friends, and this is a long shot, but you can trust me." She giggled.

"I know, Austin." She looked at his gorgeous brown eyes. "It's not that I don't trust you, it's something I have to figure out on my own." Her voice was soft. He nodded, "Everything's going to be alright, Ally." He whispered. He watched as a tear slipped out of her eye and hit the railing.

"That's the thing Austin. You never really know if it is."

Austin had left after that, heading down to the kitchen to get a glass of water. As Ally sat, she became scared. She knew he wasn't going to give up on her, but was she ready to confess one of her biggest secrets?

"Erin, what am I going to do?" She whispered out into the open. She saw an acoustic guitar sitting in the corner of the porch. Should I? I haven't since… I always just leave it to Alex now. She sighed. Maybe it was time to let it go. Grabbing the guitar she sat down on a chair and rested it on her leg. She grinned.

Happiness is just outside my window

Would it crash blowing 80-miles an hour?

Or is happiness a little more like knocking

On your door, and you just let it in?

Happiness feels a lot like sorrow

Let it be, you can't make it come or go

But you are gone- not for good but for now

Gone for now feels a lot like gone for good

Happiness is a firecracker sitting on my headboard

Happiness was never mine to hold

Careful child, light the fuse and get away

'Cause happiness throws a shower of sparks

Happiness damn near destroys you

Breaks your faith to pieces on the floor

So you tell yourself, that's enough for now

Happiness has a violent roar

Happiness is like the old man told me

Look for it, but you'll never find it all

Let it go, live your life and leave it

Then one day, wake up and she'll be home

Home, home, home

Ally finally let it all out. As she sobbed, she fell to the ground, and she felt two strong arms wrap around her. "It's okay, Ally. I've got you, and I'm never leaving. I promise." He said, and she sobbed into his shirt as her had his chin on her head. "I promise." He whispered.

They didn't talk about her little breakdown as they made breakfast together that morning. He had held her until he heard his brother and Cassie get up. Austin glanced at the girl who was setting the table, laughing at something her best friend said. She put on this smile for the world, for her parents and her siblings, but why was she hurting? What had happened? God, she was so beautiful. She didn't deserve what she was going through. What was she going through?

"Dude. Tell her." Austin glanced at Adam who stood by him, smirking. Austin looked at the bacon he was frying and rolled his eyes.

"Tell her what?"

"I haven't seen you look at a girl like that in… well, ever." Austin glanced back at Ally who looked up at him and smiled, then looked back at Cassie. He grinned.

"I haven't felt this way about a girl in… well, ever." Adam patted him on the shoulder. "Can it really happen that fast?" Adam laughed.

"Of course! Love is a special thing, Austin. The way you look at her, I know you would do anything for her."

"I'm scared. What if she doesn't feel the same way? It's been so fast already and-"

"Dammit Austin, you sure as hell know she feels the same way about you."

They were down at the beach right after breakfast. The beach was quiet, it was just the four of them. She was playing around with Austin's acoustic as Cassie laid tanning next to her.

"I haven't seen you pick that up since, you know." She glanced up at Austin. He was throwing a football with Adam. Cassie followed her gaze. "You love him."

"Cassie it's been three days, I'm not-"

"Yes, you are." Ally played the chords of a song she was writing, looking anywhere but at Cassie. "You broke down this morning. I heard you." Ally froze, and Austin glanced over at her.

"I-I'm going on a walk." She quickly stood up and ran away. Austin looked at Cassie, and then sprinted after her.

"Ally!" Austin yelled as he chased. "Ally! God dammit, Ally stop!" She tripped and fell to the ground. Austin reached her as she stood back up. "What the heck is going on with you?!"

"Leave me alone!" He grabbed her arm and spun her back towards him.

"No, tell me what is going on so I can help you!"

"You can't help me, Austin! Where did you come up with this idea that you could help me? You don't even know what I'm going through!"

"Then tell me, Ally! Please!"

"I- I can't! Austin, please. Please, just stay away from me." He laughed at her.

"No way, I can't. I'm attached to you, Ally. I can't just leave."

"Why not?!" She screamed, "You did it before, why not do it again?!"

"You know damn well why." He growled.

"Oh." She said sarcastically. "This is how it's going to be. I have a very good reason for shutting you out, just like you had one for me."

"Stop bringing this up!" He finally screamed at her. "I said I was sorry! What more do you want from me?! God, Ally," He ran his fingers through his hair. "I'm trying! I'm trying, okay? It's hard enough when you're being so fucking stubborn and not letting me in."

"Why should I trust someone like you?!" She screamed at him, and he stumbled backwards, staring at her. "Austin-"

"No, leave me alone. I knew it, I knew it! You're just like them." He ran away.

"No, Austin, wait-" She fell to the ground, and hugged her knees. "I'm sorry."

Austin sat on a rock, watching the waves crash in the sand. He glared hard at the ground. He was angry and he was sad. He furiously wiped a tear from his cheek and stood up. He chucked a rock out into the ocean and then kicked the sand. "She's not like normal girls, Austin." He didn't look back at the voice. The voice sighed and continued anyways. "I can't vouch for Ally, but I can tell you this. She has gone through things in her life that no one should have to. Her family too, but she has the most." The voice, Cassie, was quiet for a moment. "That song she sang this morning, I heard it because our porch door was open, she wrote two years ago. She hasn't touched a guitar since. Austin, she's changing for the better because of you."

"Then why won't she let me in?" He snapped.

"Because she's scared."

"She doesn't seem like it. She seemed so happy. Her laugh and her smile-"

"Just because you're not happy doesn't mean you can't laugh at the funny things and marvel at the beautiful things and enjoy happy moments. You can still do happy things if you're unhappy. And that's what she does. She's not happy… but I like to think she's not unhappy either. You can still see the light in her eyes sometimes. But when she's looking at you… I've never seen it shine so bright." He finally looked at her, unshed tears in his eyes.

"Cassie-"

"You have all week," She interrupted. "And I think that's all you need."

It was only noon as Austin ran down the beach to the spot he had last seen Ally. He had to find her. He had to tell her she was okay. That everything was okay. He froze in his tracks when he saw her just sitting against a giant rock, watching the waves crash silently on the beach. She giggled as the waves kissed her feet. He smiled at her. She was beautiful. Her hair laid softly around her face and the sun was lighting her face perfectly.

"You're beautiful." She jumped and rolled her eyes at him. He sat down next to her.

"You're just saying that."

"No, I'm not. Ally, you're gorgeous. And I'm so sorry."

"I should be the one that's sorry. I took my anger out on you and I shouldn't have."

"You can take your anger out on me anytime. I promise, I'll handle it better the next time." She looked up at him.

"I don't deserve it." She whispered.

"You deserve it more than anyone else in the world. I promise, Ally, one day happiness will find you." She smiled up at him.

"I think it already has."

They walked back to the house, talking about music. It was her happy place, and his as well. He told her how he made music with his siblings and how hard it was for him to write lyrics. She questioned him, saying he did really good in the car ride here. He laughed telling her she was his inspiration, making her blush. Adam and Cassie were sitting on a blanket when they walked up.

"Welcome back." Adam said. Ally giggled.

"Adam, shut up." Cassie replied, making Ally giggle more. Austin dragged Ally off towards the water and Cassie smiled as she watched her best friend. "It's been a while since I've seen her this happy." Adam looked at Cassie and smiled, slinging his arm over her shoulders.

"It's been a while since I've seen him this happy too, Cass."

Austin was laying on his bed, later that afternoon staring at the ceiling. He was in love with her and it hasn't even been three full days. Her laugh and smile made him melt inside. She was absolutely beautiful, on the inside and out. She was everything he wanted, but he had no idea how to get her. He had five more days with her, but he was scared. He wanted her so bad, but she was hiding something from him. He walked over to the keyboard that sat in the corner of the room. He never went anywhere without instruments, and his grandparents knew that. He played around for a little bit before a tune came to his head. Running over to his bag, he grabbed his notepad and a pencil. He walked back over to the keyboard and started to play. Lyrics spilling from his mind, for the first time.

Be still and know that I'm with you

Be still and know that I am here

Be still and know that I'm with you

Be still, be still, and know…

After her walk on the beach, Ally made her way back to her room. Their room. She walked in, and heard the water running. He must be in the shower. She dropped her flip flops on the floor and looked at the papers Austin had flown around the keyboard. She giggled and played around with the keyboard for a second before playing a soft, beautiful melody. "What is that?" She smiled as she heard Austin's voice from the bathroom doorway.

"It's a church song. My-my cousin used to sing it with me." He had on shorts, but no shirt. He sat down next to her and he asked, "Do you have the sheet music?" She slowly nodded and got up to grab it. Soon enough he was looking at the music and he started to play it. What he didn't expect was for her to sing.

You call me out upon the waters

The great unknown where feet may fail

And there I find You in the mystery

In oceans deep

My faith will stand

He stopped playing and stared at her. She turned her head and made eye contact with him. "I haven't sang that in forever." He grinned, and started to play again. She didn't stop looking at him.

And I will call upon Your name

And keep my eyes above the waves

When oceans rise

My soul will rest in Your embrace

For I am Yours and You are mine

She gasped and let a tear slip. He looked at her, and she sang with him.

Your grace abounds in deepest waters

Your sovereign hand

Will be my guide

Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me

You've never failed and You won't start now

So I will call upon Your name

And keep my eyes above the waves

When oceans rise

My soul will rest in Your embrace

For I am Yours and You are mine

As Ally sang the "oohs" and ad-libbed, Austin couldn't help but stare as she sang her heart out with her eyes closed.

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders

Let me walk upon the waters

Wherever You would call me

Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander

And my faith will be made stronger

In the presence of my Savior

I will call upon Your name

Keep my eyes above the waves

My soul will rest in Your embrace

I am Yours and You are mine

She opened her eyes, which were filled with tears. "Austin. I-"

"You don't have to say anything, Ally. I know."

Ally was on the porch that evening thinking of Austin singing with her. Her curls were softly blowing in the wind. I have to tell him. But how? How do you blurt out your biggest secret to someone you love? It's not exactly that easy. Will he not care? Will he not want to be friends with her anymore? The questions were endless; all having no answers to them. Then again, why did she have to go through this? Why her of all the 8 billion people in the world?

"This doesn't have to suck!" Alex yelled at her. Her fourteen year old brother yelled at her.

"You don't understand." Ally shakily replied.

"Don't pull that bullshit with me Ally." He growled, making her flinch.

"Who do you think you are?" She yelled at him.

"Your brother! I am your brother and it doesn't matter how old I am or what you're going through, I am allowed to tell you off when you're doing something wrong!"

Ally sighed, running her hands through her hair. The memory- this memory was one of the unbearable ones.

"This is going to hurt." He growled at her from across the counter, his blue eyes carving holes into her head which was facing down. "It already hurts, hurts like hell and I understand that but you can't do this Ally. Not again."

"It's Erin all over Alex, you know that." She finally responded, her head snapping up.

"Exactly!" He spat at her. "Choose to change it this time. I am not going to watch you ruin yourself again, you almost died Ally! Did you ever once stop and think how it would effect the rest of your family? We were dealing with it too and you go and almost get yourself killed?!"

Tears made their way to her eyes. Alex had told her at the end of that conversation to find something that made her happy again. Something that would help her deal with the pain. She pulled at her phone and quickly dialed the number.

"Hello?"

"I think I've found my happiness." She could almost hear his smile through the phone.

Austin was in kitchen making dinner when Ally walked in. Adam and Cassie were on the porch; Adam was grilling steaks. Ally sat down on one of the stools at the counter, watching grab stuff from the fridge and place them next to the giant box that kept things cold. "Need some help?" She asked, making him jump. He turned and looked at her.

"How did I not see or hear you come in?"

"I'm sneaky like that. Want to know a secret?" He grabbed a bowl from under the counter, standing back up he raised one of his eyebrows at her.

"Hit me." She looked around as if she could be heard and leaned towards him whispering, "I'm a ninja." He rolled his eyes, a huge grin appearing on his face. She giggled and jumped up, walking over towards him as he stared down at the ingredients he collected as if they were the scariest thing in the world. "Now, what are we trying to tackle here?" She asked and he groaned.

"I'm trying to make a salad-" She started to giggle. "Hey, you didn't let me finish." She put her hands up in mock surrender and then motioned for him to continue. "Like I was saying," He playfully glared at her, "I am trying to make a salad… but I don't know where to start." She laughed, grabbing the lettuce.

"We shall make a salad then." They worked together making a salad. She stuck to cutting things up, since she was slightly afraid he might chop off one of his fingers. He mixed everything together, while watching her focus on her cutting as if it was a beautiful piece of art. The whole time, both of their faces supported huge smiles. She set the table and he made drinks. Adam soon came barging in with delicious looking steaks. "I have made the best steaks to have ever walk this Earth."

"Babe," Cassie called, walking in after him. "Steaks don't walk." He spun around, pointing a pair of tongs at her.

"Do not rain on my parade." She laughed, sitting down at one of the spots. Ally followed suit, the boys quickly putting the steaks on a clean plate and placing it on the table. Dinner went by fast. They were laughing the whole time as they told stories and jokes. And Ally realized that she was going to be okay. That she had these people in her life and it was going to be okay.

When Austin and Ally were in their room that night, he watched her. He watched her in a way he didn't do before. The way she moved and laughed and talked, she did so gracefully and beautifully. He never noticed that before, but he was glad he did now. She had gone into the bathroom to change, and he decided to quickly change as well. When he was done, Austin opened the balcony doors to let some air in and walked over to the radio. Switching it on, he turned it down low, not knowing if Cassie and Adam had went to bed or not. As Ally walked out, he smiled at her from his sprawled out position on their bed. Phillip Phillips' song Raging Fire started to play on the radio. She squealed, jumping up and down. "I love this song!" She ran over to him, pulling him off the bed. As soon as Phillip started to sing, so did she.

We are dead to rights born and raised

We are thick and thin 'til our last days

She started to dance, swaying her hips to the beat, laughing.

So hold me close and I'll surrender to your heart

She wrapped her arms around herself and then pointed at him as she sung to your heart.

You know how to give and how to take

You see every hope I locked away

She put her hands on her waist as if to say, "You bad boy," making him laugh.

So pull me close and surrender to my heart

She put her hands on her chest and he smiled at her as she closed her eyes, a soft smile dancing on her lips.

Before the flame goes out tonight

Yeah, we'll live until we die

Her eyes were still closed so right before it picked back up, he pulled her to him and she gasped.

So come out, come out, come out

Won't you turn my soul into a raging fire?

Come out, come out, come out

'Til we lose control into a raging fire

Into a raging fire

Come out, come out, come out

Won't you turn my soul into a raging fire?

They were both jumping up and down rocking out to the song. They were singing it at the top of their lungs. He kept spinning her around on the parts where there was no singing. He sang the next verse to her, him making his own faces to lyrics. Her making faces back, and they rocked out to the chorus again. They were broth breathing hard and laughing uncontrollably, while still trying to sing. When the song finished, they both flopped down onto the bed. She giggled and he just let out a breath.

"That was fun." She said and he grinned.

"We must do it again sometime." She laughed and stood back up.

"Any special plans for tomorrow, Moon?"

"If there was, why do you think I would tell you?" He responded, sitting back up. She rolled her eyes, sitting down on her side of the bed.

"Don't be sassy."

"I'm not being sassy, just mysterious." He reached over to the lamp about to turn it off. He looked at her one last time and she was already looking at him. "I guess you'll have to wait and see, Dawson." And he turned out the light.

So there's chapter three! Did you like it? I had fun writing that little ending scene :P I don't own Austin and Ally, only the plotline and the characters I have made up. I also don't own Happiness and Be Still by The Fray, Oceans by Hillsong United, and Raging Fire by Phillip Phillips. Please do me a big favor and review! It gives me more courage to update. Even if you don't have anything to say, copy and paste your favorite part for me. love y'all. You could also follow me on twitter at r5_aylor. See you soon homies.