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Austin's POV

Waking up today, I suddenly felt like today was the day. I don't know what is going to happen, but everything seems to have been leading up to THIS day. I don't even know what is so special about today! Its Tuesday, no big deal. Nothing special is happening today. I don't even have any quizzes or tests! Something, in the very depths of my being, is telling me that something, something important, is happening today.

I guess that doesn't make sense, whatever, that's okay. Its just a feeling I have.

I wonder how Ally is feeling. I haven't seen her since she walked away yesterday, and I haven't talked to Dez, to ask him what they talked about. Its kind of making me anxious.

I knew today would be kind of awkward in math. I sit next to Luke, and, if I remember correctly, I punched Luke in the nose yesterday. Yeahhhhh, crap. I'm assuming he didn't take that too lightly.

Ah, what to do? Do I try to make up with him, or do I not even care?

I accidentally forgot my book in my locker, so I had to go back and get it, therefore making me late to math. Everyone was already seated. Ally, who didn't even look up as I came into the room, was sitting by Dez, who gave me an encouraging smile. Luke, on the other hand, was glaring at me.

Yep, he's definitely mad.

He didn't say anything to me all class, but I could tell he was just itching to.

As soon as the bell rang, he took his opportunity. "Oh hey Ally. You should really learn not to drop your books, someone might steal them."

Ally started to speak up, but I jumped in. "Luke, really?"

"Austin, stay out of this!"

"Ally Dawson, the girl who was invisible. Thought you were really cool huh?, talking to Austin Moon. Well, reality check sweetheart, NO ONE wants to talk to you. You're no one special, no likes you. Why do you even bother to try?"

I could see Ally getting upset, knowing she wanted to say something, but was just too afraid. How did Ms. Martinson not notice what was going on? Everyone else had left the room.

Dez put his arm around Ally, trying to lead her out of the room, but Luke stopped them.

"Seriously. You don't even deserve to breathe the same air as Austin, or me for that matter. Why don't you just go kill yourself sweetheart? No one wants you here anyway."

I couldn't take it anymore."Luke, you've gotta be freaking kidding me."

"Look at you Austin, don't try to help her. You look pathetic."

"I look pathetic? Have you seen yourself?"

"Austin, you need to get your head together. You are way too good to be talking to her, or that freak for that matter." Pointing to Dez.

"I don't need your permission to talk to anyone. I can talk to whomever I would like to talk to. And, I want to talk to them. Grow up and just leave them alone."

I pushed past his shocked face. Ally and Dez were waiting in the hallway. Dez smiled at me, but quickly walked away. Weird. Actually, not that weird. I'm thinking he was just trying to leave me alone with Ally.

I finally properly looked at Ally. She had been crying, but she wiped away her tears.

"Ally, I'm-" I was going to say I was sorry about Luke, but she didn't let me finish. She threw her arms around my neck, hugging me.

Yeah, Ally Dawson, who had been avoiding me, was hugging me.

I quickly responded and slid my arms around her waist. My heart was beating wildly and a huge shock went through my body.

Holy crap, am I okay?

She finally pulled away from me, wiping the last of her tears. "Thank you Austin."

My heart skipped a beat at the sound of my name coming out of her lips. Wow, I sound like a girl.

"Of course. Don't listen to Luke. He's stupid, and has no idea what he's talking about."

"I know. Look, Austin."

Oh, serious face.

"I know I've been being childish, what with the whole not talking to you thing."

"Yeah..."

"Well..I mean, if you still want to, I was thinking we could be friends."

Huh. That is what I want, right? I mean, I definitely want to be around Ally, talk to her, get to know her, hear her sing again, but is that all? Friends just doesn't feel right. But, this is a huge step in the right direction. She's finally agreeing to be friends with me.

Besides, I'm getting ahead of myself. Ally may not even like me. In fact, I don't even know for sure if I like Ally.

So, friends is good. Yeah?

"That sounds amazing."

"Okay."

"Okay."

She giggled. I love her laugh.

"Well, I'll see you tomorrow then?"

"Oh, did you want to hang out or something tonight?"

"I have to work at the music store."

"Oh. Alright then. So, yeah, tomorrow then."

"Okay."

"Okay."

We both started laughing. "Hopefully we will be able to get past just saying 'Okay'."

"I don't know. I love that word. Plus, its making you laugh, and that's a bonus."

She looked down, but the smile remained on her face.

"Bye. FRIEND."

"See you later, FRIEND."

I could still hear her laughing as she walked away.

Oh my goodness, me and Ally are friends. Finally.

Still, I feel like it should be more. I know, I barely know her, but, there is SOMETHING there. I don't know what, but there's something.

She said she had to work tonight, maybe I'll stop by the store, say hi. That would be fun. Would that be creepy? I don't think so. Nah, we're friends now.

Dez came running back up to me. "Sooooooooooo...?"

I laughed at his expression. "We've agreed to be friends."

"Then why don't you look very happy?"

"I am happy." But, even I knew that didn't sound convincing.

"Ah, you like her. You don't want to be just friends. Right?"

Is that it? Do I truly like Ally, and that's why being just friends feels so wrong?

"I don't know man. Maybe. I just, I don't know."

"You do, you totally do. Ah yay! Okay, I'll start planning the wedding, all you have to do is show up."

"You're kidding, right?"

All he did was smile and run away, which left me seriously wondering if he was kidding or not. Hopefully he wasn't really going to go plan a wedding, I feel as if that might just scare Ally off, for good.

Huh.

I guess something special did happen today. Ally and I are friends.

Ally..and..Austin.

Austin and Ally.