Hey guys, I'm back! Thanks to everyone who's read/reviewed/followed/favorited this story! It really means a lot to me. So, here's the next chapter. Enjoy! :)
Disclaimer: I don't own Austin and Ally, or anything else you recognize.
Ally's POV
"Honestly, I don't think I have the guts to do that," Austin remarked, breaking the silence.
"Huh?" Ally turned to her best friend, confused.
"I honestly don't think I have the guts to ask someone to the dance," he clarified. "I mean, what if I get rejected? That would be so embarrassing!"
"Austin, I'm sure any girl would love to go to the dance with you," Ally paused. "Well, except for Trish, but that's not the point. The point is, all you need to do is to get up the courage to ask someone, as scary as it might be."
Austin shook his head. "I don't know, Ally. What if she says no?"
"Austin, she's not going to say no. I mean, you're THE Austin Moon. Who wouldn't want to go to the dance with you? You just have to face your fear. All you really need id twenty seconds—twenty seconds of insane courage—and you'll be just fine."
"I don't know, Ally," the pop star repeated.
"Hey, remember when you began your career? When you posted that video of Double Take? That took courage, and also the fear of rejection. And that time, you had to wait for what—a day?—for the response." Ally closed her locker, and the two began to walk to class. "But when you ask a girl to the dance, you only need twenty short seconds of courage. Just get everything out—speak from your heat. Girls love it when guys do that. And the best part? You get an answer right away. Just be yourself, and you'll be fine."
Austin looked at Ally. "Wow, I guess you're right. But what if she says no?"
"Then you get over it. If you go through with the twenty seconds of courage and spill everything you feel in your heat, then you should be proud of yourself. It's not what he answer is, It's if you'll gather up the nerve to ask. And if she really does say no? Just move on. She's not worth your heartbreak. If she doesn't realize what a privilege going to the dance with you is." Ally placed a hand on Austin's shoulder, comforting her friend. "You can do it, Austin. I know you can."
The two arrived at their classroom. Ally was about to open the door when a hand stopped her.
"Thanks, Ally," Austin said with a smile. "You always know how to make me feel better. What would I do without you?"
Ally smiled. "Aww, thanks, Austin. That's so sweet." She gave her best friend a hug.
When they pulled apart, Austin asked, "Where did you get all that advice. I know it's not from firsthand experience…"
"My grandfather," Ally informed him. "We really should get in there. We're going to be late."
"Right." Austin held the door open for Ally. "After you, milady." He said with a fake French accent.
Giggle, Ally replied in a British accent, "Why thank you, good sir."
They entered the classroom and found their seats. Thankfully, the teacher wasn't there yet, so technically, they weren't late.
Austin's POV
Austin Moon spent the whole period thinking about what a certain brunette had said. He didn't pay attention when the teacher taught. He didn't pay attention when teacher gave out the homework. No, he spent the whole time thinking about whet Ally had said and waited anxiously for the bell to ring.
When at last, the bell rang, everyone rushed to get to their next class. Austin spotted a familiar brunette packing her stuff up, and walked over to help her. He grabbed a book from her desk.
"Don't touch my book."
What? Austin looked down at the book he was holding and realized that it was Ally's precious songbook. Oops. "Sorry, Ally," he apologized sheepishly. "I didn't even realize that I picked up your book." He handed her the songbook.
Ally took it with a smile. They continue to pack her stuff up. Austin gazed at his friend. She's so pretty, he thought. When they were done, Austin asked, "Walk you to your next class?"
Again, Ally, smiled. "Austin, you know you don't have to walk me. I can get there by myself."
"I know, but I want to. Besides, my class if right by yours, so I heading in that direction anyways."
"Oh, right."
"So I've been thinking about what you said earlier," Austin commented. "About the dance?"
"Yeah? What about it?"
"Well, I was wondering if you were planning to go this year?"
Ally sighed, "Austin, you know that school dances aren't really my thing."
Austin's face fell. "But Ally," he whined. 'You never go. Why don't you go?"
"Because I don't dance."
"But you don't have to dance. Just come and have fun! Come hang out with me, Trish, and Dez." They were approaching their classrooms now, so Austin talked faster. "We never have as much fun without you. Please Ally?"
"I don't know, Austin. I have to do my homework and stuff."
"You and I both know that homework is an excuse. Come on. Go to the dance. Go to the dance with me."
And that's Chapter 2! Please leave a review to let me know what you you think! :)
Until next time! Stay AWESOME! ;)
~amillipede