Chapter 11

Austin's POV

I was sitting at my desk in my room; finally doing my homework. I would have done it earlier, but Ally is so distracting. Sure she was just sitting on the bed reading a book. But I couldn't concentrate. It's quite aggravating. But I smile through it and enjoy the time with her.

She more distant now though. She has been ever since the whole cheating business. I know she doesn't tell me everything. I want her to trust me. I want to know everything there is to know about her. I want to help her. I can tell something happen behind her front door, I'm guessing I'll need to break it down just to find out.

I finished the math page. I put the book aside and lay down in my bed. Again my parents weren't home. Mom was at her job and I have no idea where my father was. But it's okay, nobody ever really does.

I still can't believe I actually told Ally why we moved here. I've never told anyone that story. I thought she'd run away; thinking I was a freak or an actual murderer. But she stayed, she understood. I don't think any other person would do that. She's special. I found myself smiling and butterflies flittering around in my stomach. I covered my face feeling like a complete weirdo. I sound like one of those sappy love stories. It's pretty annoying actually because I usually hate those movies.

A few days ago I asked Trish, again, about Ally's uncle. I asked if she knew his name, she didn't. How could yo go over to somebodies house for years and not even know the names of the people living there? I guess you can leave that for Trish to do. I still think it's weird; him just staring at them. Could he be a pedophile? No, Ally's parents wouldn't let tha tin their house. But they could not know. I'm scared to bring up the topic with Ally, after her reaction last time. I don't like it when she freaks out. I don't think she likes it either.

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Ally's POV

After I left Austin's house, I walked home. He offered a ride, but I declined. He lied and said Trish would be picking me up. I still don't want him to try to get into my house. Trish told me he was asking her questions about my family. I don't want him to ask questions. I don't want him to know about what Uncle Jeff did. It's just fucked up. Really bad.

As I was walking a car pulled up next to me, slowly. I began walking faster.

"Hey Ally,"

I turn my head to the car. Shit, it was Uncle Jeff. "Yes, Uncle Jeff?"

"What are you doing walking from that boy's house?" He asked, his worlds were slurred. He was drunk, again.

"What boy's house?" I asked, like I was dumbfounded. It didn't work.

"Don't lie to me, Ally!" He yelled. "That blonde boy, now why were at his house? You're not dating are you?" He asked suspiciously.

I take a breath and shake my head. "No, Uncle Jeff, we are not dating. We are doing a project for school together." I hated lying, even if I was really good at it. I look over at him. We both were now stopped. He didn't seem to believe me.

"Well okay," He said, nodding slightly. "Well do want a ride home with me?"

I shake my head violently. "No thanks, I want to walk."

He slammed his hand on the outside of the car door. "Get in the damn car. I'm not having you run away."

Yup, he was totally drunk. I give up trying to argue and get in the passenger side. He nods again and begins driving.

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He pulled the car into a parking lot. I looked up at the building, a hotel. Shit, what does he think is doing?

"U-Uncle Jeff, what are we doing here?"

"We are going to have an Uncle Jeff and Ally night. Is that okay with you?"

Oh, no. he as only down this twice before, and it always ends badly. I either have to lie to my parents about what happened and why I have bruises on my body or just over it up. "But Uncle Jeff, I have school tomorrow and I don't think dad would like me staying at a hotel." I said, sweetly, hoping he'd buy my fake smile.

He didn't. All he said was come on Ally. He told me already had the room ready.

He got the room key. We rode the elevator to the top floor. We walked down the hall to the room. Room 34, he always gets this number. He opens the door for me and pushes me in.

I'm already crying.

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Austin's POV

I was asleep. Peacefully asleep, I was having a good dream too. But then my cell phone started ringing. Blindly, I reached to the nightstand and grab the phone and put it up to my ear.

"Hello," I said half awake.

"Austin!" They screamed.

I knew the voice. "Trish, why are you calling me at…" I pause and look at my clock. "At freakin' 2:28 in the AM."

"We can't find Ally!" She screamed.

I stand up. But I must have done it too fast. I had to sit back down and make my head less dizzy. "What do you mean you can't find Ally?"

"Lester, Ally's dad, called me and said Ally didn't come home tonight. And he is really worried. He, Alexis and I already tried looking for her but she's nowhere, Austin." She sounded like she was crying.

"Trish please, please stop crying. Okay? Everything will be okay and we'll find Ally." I don't know who I am trying to calm me or her. "I'll be there. Have her dad come and pick me up?"

"Alright, see you in a bit."

I change my pants and put my shoes on. I walk down the hall and peer into mom and dad's room. My mother was still awake reading a book. She looked up and saw me.

"Austin, honey, why are you up late on a school night?"

I enter the room and walk over to her fast. "Mom, I have to leave for a while."

"Why?" She asked.

"Ally's missing. Her dad, cousin and Trish need me to help them."

"Austin, I know you care for this girl but don't you thi-"

"Mom, am I going to help them."

She stares at me and I stare back. I know I was being difficult but it…Ally.

She finally nods.

I run out the door to the driveway, where Lester was already waiting for me.

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"Where have yo guys looked?" I asked.

I hate that I had to meet Ally's dad like this.

He told me. "The library, Wal-Mart, Katie's KupKakes, that's her favorite places. I don't know any other." His eyes were rimmed red and he looked tired. I could tell her was a drinker.

I sat back in my seat. I turned my head to the side. A girl, I'm guessing Ally's cousin, was sitting beside me biting her nails and looking out the window. I pat her hand. She looks at me.

"It'll be okay. We will find Ally."

She nods, takes her hand from her mouth and smiles. She holds her hand out. "I'm Alexis."

I shake her hand and smile back. "Austin,"

"I know,"

How does she know my name?

"Have you guys called her phone yet?" I ask.

Trish face-palmed, "Why didn't I think of that?"

I got out my phone and quickly dialed her number. It rang a few times before someone picked up. I heard screaming, a girl's screaming, followed by a loud crashing sound. "Ally? Ally, where are you?" It sounded like someone picked up the phone, crying as on the other end. Then a slam of a door was heard.

"Austin,"

"Yeah, Ally, I'm here."

Trish turned around; her face was both excited and worried.

"Ally, do you know where you are?"

She was crying, hard. "I'm at the Super 6 hotel."

Before I could say anything the line went dead.

"She said she was at the Super 6 hotel." I say.

Lester makes a U-i and starts driving to the hotel.

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As we got closer and closer, I could hear my heart starting to face. I was glad that we found were she was. But I was terrified. She could be hurt or dead. I shook my head. I shouldn't think those things.

"What is that?" Trish asked. She was pointing to the side of the road.

Lester pulled over to the side of the road. I got out, about tripping and ran over. The object had a blanket over it. I bend down and pull the cover away. It was Ally.

"It's her!" I yelled. I look back at her.

"Hey Ally, a-are you okay?"

She didn't say anything. I touch her shoulder. She was wet, it hadn't been raining. I turn her over on her back, she had blood on her clothes and arms were bruised. There was a gash going across her forehead. I shake her. She isn't moving, she isn't talking.

"Ally?"

Nothing

"Call 911, she isn't waking up!"

So I had to rewrite and rewrite this chapter, because I wanted things to happen differently. But it never came out right so I had to do a cliff hanger. I'm sorry but that's the only way I could get my thoughts sorted and not go crazy.

I hope you like this chapter. Please review and tell me your thoughts.