God I really am sorry about how long this took and to be honest its not even worth the wait. I wont bullshit and say how I had loads of school work, basically my brain just left my body and I couldn't write anything. So I really am sorry for the long ass wait.

~Chapter 23: The rest of your life~

I bit my lip as the car began to slow down.

Oh god. Oh god. Oh god. Oh god.

"Ally, calm down. You're acting like I'm taking you to your death" Austin said as he stopped the car.

I gulped and stayed in my seat.

"Ally. I'm not going to force you to go inside. But if you don't, I wont kiss you for a week" Austin whispered into my ear.

I turned to look at him and narrowed my eyes. " And what's that supposed to mean?" I asked. He smirked and leaned over to me.

"It means, I'm your boyfriend and you'd miss the feeling of my lips on yours" he replied before kissing my lips softly.

I pulled away and looked at him. I couldn't help but let my lips curl into a small smile "I thought you said you wouldn't kiss me for a week?" I asked innocently.

He shrugged "How could I resist? Now get out" he demanded.

I groaned "No. I don't wanna!" I whined.

He rolled his eyes "Alls. Why are you avoiding all this? You know you don't have to move in, not if you really don't want to" he replied softly.

I frowned "It's not that. It's just, my life hasn't changed one bit since my mom and dad died, and now it's changing in only a few weeks. It's just a lot to take it, it's terrifying." I admitted.

He smiled comfortingly at me. "And I'll be there every step of the way. I now change can be daunting, but you shouldn't avoid it" he said.

I sighed and nodded "I know. I'm being stupid, let's go inside" I replied while unbuckling my seat belt.

We climbed out of the car and I walked over to Austin's side, lacing his hands with mine. We walked over to his house and I took a breath as he opened the door.

This is it. I don't know why I'm so nervous, I've met his parents before. It's just like any other time. Except, it's not. I'm moving into his house. Invading his space, using his things. I'm like their pet. I guess you could say I'm sort of a commitment freak.

Never had a boyfriend. Haven't had a family in years. Lived on my own, without friends for years. So, commitment was never something I had to get used to, and I've become obvious to the fact that I hate change. Put them both together: you get an emotional, worried Ally.

I looked around at the familiar house. It still shocks me on how big it is. And how Austin could stay here alone most of the time. But now he's got me. And I've got him.

"What are you thinking about?" he asked as we walked further into the house.

I looked up at him and smiled "I'm thinking about how amazing this is gonna be. And how amazing you are for all of this. You have no idea how much it means to me" I replied.

He gave my hand a quick squeeze. "Ally," he mumbled.

"Yeah?" I asked.

He sighed "I lo...I um. I lov-" he sighed again "Welcome to the family" he said with a smile.

I smiled back hesitantly. "Um, thanks Austin" I replied.

We walked into the living room, greeted by a squeal of excitement by Mimi as she jumped off the couch and ran to us both. She immediately pulled me into a hug.

"Ally! Oh my gosh It's so good to see you again. We finally have another woman in the house" she exclaimed.

I pulled away and grinned "Glad to be of service" I joked.

Mike stood up and smiled warmly at me. "Nice to see you again Ally" he greeted.

I smiled back "And you too"

"Oh I almost forgot, Ally, I'm leaving you five hundred dollars for some new clothes. You should buy something nice" she squealed with excitement again.

"You really don't have to-" I argued.

"No, it will be my pleasure" she interrupted. I smiled warmly at her.

"Thank you." I replied.

"Why don't you show Ally where she'll be staying, Austin?" Mike suggested.

Austin nodded and laced his hands sneakily with mine, dragging me out of the room. I sighed happily and gladly let Austin drag me up the stairs.

I looked around and couldn't help but squeeze Austin's hand in excitement. "Your house is like a palace!" I breathed, still staring in awe.

He turned around and grinned at me. "As cute as it is. If you're going to be this surprised at everything, it's going to be a pretty long tour, and we have 3 more floors to do"

I couldn't help but let my mouth hang down to the floor, until Austin took his index finger and closed it for me. I smiled excitedly up at him. "You're so lucky to have all of this!" I breathed.

He smirked and took my other hand, lacing the fingers through mine. "Alls. What's mine is yours. Make yourself at home..." he smirked and leaned in closer to me, so there was no possible space between our bodies. "And blah, blah, blah" he mumbled while placing his lips onto mine. I giggled into the kiss and relaxed my body.

I felt his arms snake around my waist pulling me closer if it was any possible. I lifted my hands to his chest and pushed him away. He scowled at me and crossed his arms childishly.

I grinned and tapped his nose. "Your mom and dad are just down stairs, remember?" I cooed.

He shrugged and re-wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me back to him. "Well we'll just have to be quiet then wont we?" he whispered huskily into my ear, causing heat to rise up from my neck to my cheeks.

"Austin!" I hissed, slapping his arm.

He chuckled "I'm kidding Ally. I'm not that sick." he argued. "But they leave tomorrow" he sang, waggling a brow.

I rolled my eyes "You're still not getting any" I sang back imitating.

He sighed "You win this round, Dawson" he said playfully.

"Bye mom, bye dad. I'll miss you!" Austin yelled as his mom and dad climbed into the cab.

I carried on waving "Bye Austin Bye Ally. Keep safe. And I've put some numbers on the fridge for emergencies. Oh and Ally, make sure Austin behaves himself this time" Mimi yelled as she shook her head out of the window.

I giggled and nodded "Will do Mimi. Have a nice trip" I yelled back. The cab slowly drove off into the distance.

I turned to Austin to see he was already staring at me. "Austin! Did you not wave your parents off?" I asked. He shook his head, still looking dazedly at me.

I waved my hand in front of his face "You okay Austin?" I asked.

He nodded, his hand shooting to the back of his neck. "Ally. Want to tell you that. I, um. Damn it why is this so hard?!" he sighed and swallowed loudly.

"I. Well I, um, lo- I lov-" he closed his eyes and ran a hand through his hair.

I finally caught on and smiled widely.

He opened his mouth to try again, but I placed a finger to his lips. "I love you too, Austin" I whispered.

A smile broke onto his face. "Really? Seriously you do? Because if it's too soon or anything and I've screwed everything up then-" I cut him off with a quick kiss.

I pulled away and smiled at him "With all my heart" I replied.

He grinned and picked me up, spinning me around. I giggled and he put me down.

"I really do love you Ally. As soon as I saw you I knew you were different!"

I bit my lip and smiled as he led me back inside.

We both sat down on the couch, Austin's arm leaning on my shoulder as my head rested against the crook of his neck.

"Everything is perfect now" I mumbled just loud enough for him to hear.

"Well, welcome to the first day of the rest of your life" he replied, kissing the top of my head.

Worse. Ending. Ever.

I want to punch myself in the face until I knock some creativity into myself.

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