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AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW

It was really the most magical moment I've ever experienced. That includes releasing my album, performing, everything I've encountered ever. It was the kind of story you write songs about. I wonder if I could write a song about it myself.

I chuckle nervously. What do I do, now?

She looked at me, looking frightened and happy and beautiful all at once. I take my thumb and gently wiped the remaining tear from her cheek and kiss the spot lightly. I don't know what I'm doing. It feels like some other being has control over my body. I push her hair back, so lightly a saw her shiver. It was adorable. I laugh.

She smiles and turns and rests her head on my chest again. We sit like that for a while. Eventually she falls asleep in my arms. I feel like I could I stay like this forever. I think I fall asleep, too, because the next moment I'm truly aware of, Trish and Dez are sitting in chairs adjacent from us, quietly bickering. The sun is also a little higher and the sky is bluer now instead of purple.

"Hey," I whisper to them. They immediately shut up and look at me.

Trish makes the biggest grin and she high-fives Dez. They look so happy. Initially, I don't understand why but I then I realize: Ally and I. We're sitting in the same position we were – I check my watch – 3 hours ago. I'm stiff, but I don't want to move.

"Way to go, buddy." Dez says.

"Does this mean you're officially a couple, now?" Trish asks.

I don't know, does it? Maybe. "I don't know, yet," I admit.

Trish rolls her eyes. She looks at Ally suddenly, then takes Dez's hand and bolts from the room.

What?

Then I feel Ally start to move and understand why she left. Privacy.

"Mmhm," she grumbles. She continues to snore softly.

I chuckle. I think that woke her up, though. Oops.

"Austin?" she murmurs.

"Right here, Ally," I reply. "Right here."

She looks up at me with sleepy eyes and smiles. "Tired?" she asks.

"Yeah," I say. "But probably no where near as bad as you." I smile.

"I'm pretty tired, yeah," she laughs.

"Then go back to sleep."

"I don't want to," she says. "I want to stay up with you."

I smile, but say, "We have forever, you know."

"But I want forever to start today."

"Well," interrupts Dr. Holden. "How does tomorrow sound? You can go home, then."

She can come home tomorrow!

ALLY'S POINT OF VIEW

I can go home today!

"Okay!" I enthuse. I wink at him and he laughs. I don't think Austin notices. Dr. Holden leaves.

"You can come home tomorrow, Ally!" Austin almost sings it.

"I know, I'm so excited."

We sit in silence for a while and everything comes rushing back.

The kiss. Wow. It was really the most magical moment I've ever experienced. That includes helping Austin release his album, performing, everything I've encountered ever. It was the kind of story you write songs about. I wonder if I could write a song about it.

I've never felt so light before. So free and capable of anything. He makes me feel like I can take on the world. When did I start liking him?

AUSTIN'S POINT OF VIEW

When did I start liking her?

I squeeze her tight and kiss her head. I love her so much.

She filled a void in my heart I never knew was there.

"I was so scared," I say. "That I was going to lose you."

"I know," she replies. "Me, too."

BOTH

I know the struggle it is to be scared, I know how badly I want to believe, that some day I'll be free from my own fears, that I can let it all go and be so free. But chasing my fears is one thing, and letting them go is beyond me. I don't have a clue where to start, but, I know I'll be fine if you're with me.