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Austin's POV

Oh no. I feel absolutely terrible. Ally isn't the one who told Ms. Martinson. At Luke's party, everyone confronted Gabe about it, and he didn't even try to deny it. He's the one that told on us. Not Ally.

I spit in Ally's face. I called her a stupid leech. I need her for the project.

I have to go apologize.

I couldn't sleep, I got up at 7, even though its Saturday. I really don't know why, but I feel so bad about what I did to her. But, I don't want to apologize. But, I need to.

After trying to sleep for a few more hours, I decide I really have to go to Sonic Boom. I get dressed and head out. I'm not exactly sure what I'll say to her, I'm just winging it. I just have to get her to agree to work with me.

When I walked into the store, there was no one it. No customers, no workers. I checked again to see if it was open, but it definitely said it was. I dropped my bag on the ground, looking around the store for Ally. The door at the top of the stairs was closed. I bet she's up there. But, I can't go up there.

I notice a huge piano in the corner of the room, and looking around again, making sure no one was around, I sat down on the bench. My fingers started flying across the keys, playing a song I had memorized just a few weeks ago. I have a keyboard at my house, but its nothing compared to a real piano. It was nice being able to play.

Just as I was about to transition into a new song, I heard someone say, "What are you doing? You're not allowed to play the instruments."

It was Ally. I turned around, facing her. When she saw it was me, she scrunched her eyebrows together. "Austin? What are you doing here? I thought you had a family thing?"

Oh crap, right. "It was cancelled."

"Okay..."

I guess I'm just gonna have to jump. "Look Ally. I know it wasn't you that told Ms. Martinson."

"You do?" She raised her eyebrows.

"Yeah. Look, I should never had said those things to you. I'm sorry. I'm sorry I spit you in the face, I totally deserved be slapped."

"Yes you did."

She had an amused expression on her face.

"I'm really sorry."

"Okay."

"Okay?"

"Yeah."

"Does that mean you'll do the project?"

"Of course." That was easy. "But, you have to work with me."

"Okay, then, lets get to work."

But then it was awkward, I didn't know where to go, what we would do. Ally looked around the store, and finally looked up the stairs. "Let's just go upstairs."

We walked up the staircase and she went into the room at the top. Not completely sure, I followed her in. This room was amazing. The first thing I noticed was the piano in the middle of the room. A couch and comfy, cool chairs were all over the place. A fridge was in the back corner. This room had such an amazing vibe.

"Cool room. What's it used for?"

I was expecting something cool like videos, or parties, but instead she said, "Nothing really. I just hang out in here."

Okay.."Do you play?"

"Play?"

"Piano."

"Oh, uh yeah. A little bit."

"Me too."

"Yeah, you just demonstated downstairs."

"Now its your turn."

"Uhm, no thanks."

"What? You have to show me."

"I really don't. Are we going to work on the project or not?"

I don't know why she wouldn't just play something for me real quick. Maybe she was embarrassed because I can play so much better than she can. That's probably it. In any case, we started to work on the project. We got a lot more done than I thought we would. We just have to add the finishing touches on the essay, and then we'll be done.

I noticed the time and realized that we had been working for over four hours. On a Saturday.

"I should probably get going. Should I come back tomorrow so we can finish?"

"I thought you couldn't work on Sundays."

Crap. "Honestly, that was a lie. I'm free."

"Hmm.."

"Sorry. Seriously. Should I come?"

"I guess."

"Okay. See you then."

I walked away and out of the store. It was weird, the more time I spent with Ally, the less awkward it got. She's actually not that bad.

I mean, I probably just felt sorry that I spit on her, but, I actually enjoyed myself.

Weird.

I wish she had played the piano, I was kind of curious to see that. But, I could tell she didn't want to. Was perhaps kind of afraid to.

At least my project is getting done. That's all I really care about. I don't want my parents to kill me for getting a bad grade, so at least Ally is good for that.

Even though I enjoyed myself today, I just can't wait for this all to be over.

Ally's POV

Today was not what I expected. Austin came into the store. Austin Moon. And, he apologized. As in, "I'm sorry." Austin Moon.

Never expected that.

It wasn't bad though, at least to me. We're almost completely done with the project, so that's good. He's coming again tomorrow to finish it.

He wanted me to play the piano for him. I don't know why. I didn't do it, I couldn't. Super bad stage fright. That's why I only play when I'm completely alone.

Austin didn't seem too bad today, but I know him. He's an immature, idiotic, jerk. Right now he's just using me for an A. Oh well.

Once this project is over, we can pretend like it never happened, and he can go back to not knowing I exist.

It's better that way anyway.

I don't like crowds.

I wish, beyond anything else, I wish I could get up on a stage and sing. I love music, more than school, pickles, anything. But, no one ever hears it. I wish I could just play the piano in front of people. But, I can't.

Oh well.

It's not like anyone would want to listen anyway.