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Sorry I haven't updated in a while, but there's been school and I've recently become slightly addicted to this anime called Fairy Tail so I've been watching that…
Disclaimer: Guess what I'm gonna tell you all? I DON'T OWN ANYTHING EXCEPT THE PLOTLINE. (This really gets old after a while doesn't it...)
Morning after fight-Ally
"Austin! How could you?" I practically scream not even caring that I didn't call him by his band name. I raise my hand and slap it across his cheek.
"Ow! It only lasted like five seconds! Why are you being like this?!"He says, holding his cheek that is now a bright red.
"And when she whispered in your ear-" my eyes tear up. I bet she whispered something seductive or her phone number, or both!
Austin cuts in, "She told me it was a dare!"
"Then why didn't you push her away!?"
"She would have fallen off the stage!"He sounds exasperated like he's explaining to a child.
"So you kiss her back," I deadpan.
"Yeah. It was a lot of fun you know; maybe we should break up so I can kiss girls. You don't seem to want to kiss. Guess what? I am breaking up with you, right now. By the way, the only reason I started dating you was so I could get my first kiss, you have no idea how embarrassing it is to be a 24 year old pop star that looks like me who hasn't."He doesn't even look angry; just bored.
"Au-Austin, h-how c-could…w-why?" I sob, tears streaming down my face. He's chuckling at my weeping.
"Leave, we're over," he says and turns away from me.
"AUSTIN, NO!" I yell as I sit up. My face is wet and so is my pillow. Rydel comes in and sees me sitting up in bed, panting and tears still rolling down my cheeks; one drips off the tip of my nose.
She sits down next to me, "What was it, Ally?"
"W-we were fighting, just like last night but he told me," I take a deep breath, "he told me that he enjoyed the kiss with the girl who jumped on stage. And then he broke up with me and told me he just dated me to get his first kiss."
"Oh, Ally; Austin wouldn't do that to you. He cares about you," Rydel tells me rubbing small circles on my back. I hiccup, my tears and breathing gradually slowing.
"Th-thanks Rydel. I didn't wake you did I?"
"No, I was up practicing."
"You have a keyboard here?"
"Yeah, do you want to play it?"
"I started writing a song back in Miami and although it doesn't completely fit the situation, I think I just got the last of the lyrics. It kind of goes with my dream though. Want to hear it?"I ask ignoring the fact that I'll have to perform.
"Oh yes, but don't you want to go back to sleep?"
"Not really, I don't think I can."
"Ok. It's right over here." Rydel says leading me through her suite to her room where there's an electronic keyboard in the corner. I walk over to it and play a few notes to learn the sound of the keyboard before starting.
I'm a wreck and I know it,
And I tend to show it every chance that I get.
Butterflies in the skies, they just fly on by.
Yeah they're making me sick.
They don't flutter about, I'd do without.
All they do is kick.
Mean it truly,
Sincere heart.
Why do you do this to me?
Tear me apart.
It's my fault and I know it,
And I tend to blow it, no thanks to you.
It's like you sit and you watch me,
You poke and you taunt me, it's all that you do.
And I'm not fighting that no, not at all.
Just wanting to be something, a name you call.
The lips you taste just to fall, madly in love.
Mean it truly,
Sincere heart.
Why do you do this to me?
Tear me apart.
I got my eyes set on you,
My hear it's burning red.
All of my words come out wrong,
Run circles in my head.
You had me and I melted,
In the palm of your hand.
You know it yes I felt it,
You'll never understand.
Mean it truly,
Sincere heart.
Why do you do this to me?
Tear me apart.
I get lost in my song, forgetting that Rydel is watching until I end and hear her clapping. I immediately blush and sit down on her bed next to her.
"That was amazing, Ally! I can't believe you haven't performed before!" she says excitedly.
"Thanks, Rydel," I murmur, embarrassed.
"Oh, don't be so shy, Ally! What are you afraid of?"
"Well, if you really want to know, I feel like I can tell you even though I've never told anyone else." Rydel nods, urging me on. "When I was sixteen, I was trying out to get into MUNY; Music University of New York. The assessor was really strict; as lots of talented musicians went before me and he failed them all I got more and more nervous. Finally, it was my turn, I sat down at the piano, but then everyone was staring at me and I imagined that the piano had teeth and it was biting my fingers. I freaked out, screaming and jumping away from the piano. The assessor failed me and everyone left in line laughed. I don't want to fail again; don't want to be laughed at, so I don't perform," I finish.
"Wow. You know, you can only fail so many times though before you succeed. You are an incredibly talented singer and songwriter, Ally, I think you should try again sometime," she tells me.
"I just performed for you so that's a start I guess. Thanks for your support and advice, Rydel. I'll be right back; I have to go to the bathroom."
"No prob, Ally. 'Kay, I'll be sitting here," she laughs.
When I get back I bring her back from her thoughts, "Rydel, I figured out why I was so over emotional last night even though I knew that sometimes stuff like that happens."
"Why?"
"It was PMS… Now I feel really bad for yelling at Austin. I hope he forgives me."
"Oh, he will. Don't worry Ally. Hey, want to go to a coffee shop?"
"Sure." I get up and go to my room to shower and change. I enjoy the warm water spraying me and carefully untangle my hair, when I'm done I get out, dry myself with a big, fluffy, white towel and get into my last outfit, a blue tank-top with sparkles and white skinny jeans. I meet Rydel in the lobby; she's wearing a grey tank-top with a black swirly thing on it, a black leather jacket, black skinny jeans and hot pink heels.
"We're quite the pair aren't we?" I ask her.
"Indeed. Let's go to this place I found when we were touring here before, it's called Coffee Corner."
"Ok." We walk since it isn't far; it's this cute little place with a brown and pink striped awning on the corner of 107th and Harrington. Good smells waft out from it as we go in. There are a few people in it, an older couple sitting in a corner, a girl around my age sitting with four or five teenage girls by the windows.
"Hello, welcome to Coffee Corner, how may I help you?" the tall man asks from behind the counter. His dark eyes and beak-like nose remind me of a crow.
Rydel orders while I look at the menu, "I'll have a grande cinnamon dolce latte with extra whipped cream and an apple fritter please."
"Um, I'll have a tall salted caramel mocha with an extra shot of caramel and a cranberry orange scone please," I tell him.
"I'll have those right up for you. Whose name are they under?"
"Rydel," she says, passing him her credit card.
"Ok, thank you. You may take a seat for now and just come get them when your name is called." We go sit down at a little table near the front window, looking out onto the street. After a little bit, Rydel gets up and grabs the drinks; we sip them and chat for a while. We fall quiet and I look out the window, watching people go by and wondering what Austin is doing. I look back at Rydel and she has her phone out.
"What're you doing, Rydel?"
"Texting Ross, er, Austin I suppose."
"Please tell him I'm all packed and am planning to go on the plane with him. I packed my charger earlier thinking I had enough energy left in my phone. It's buried under all my stuff and my phone just died."
"Sure. Do you want me to tell him you're sorry?"
"No, I'll tell him later when I see him. It just wouldn't be the same if it were over text and from you."
"Ok. He asked how you'll get to the airport."
"I'll meet him with my stuff in front of our hotel at four."
"Cool, just told him that." Rydel continues to text Austin for a little before putting her phone down. By now our baked goods and drinks are gone.
"What now?" I ask.
"Ooh, let's go shopping! I'll pay," Rydel suggests.
"Ok. I can pay for whatever I buy if you like though."
"Nah, it's fine, Ally, it'll be my treat." That decided, I follow her out of Coffee Corner, she doesn't signal a taxi and is walking quickly so I have to hurry to catch up. After about ten minutes of speedy walking we reach an area that is obviously the mall. Going shopping with Rydel is a lot like shopping like Trish; it's crazy. Rydel pulls me into stores, tries on stuff while I skim the isles, buys some of her items and then it's onto the next store. In one, Rydel has to slow down to take a breather. I get to look around more in that store and find this cute, turquoise dress with black horizontal stripes and a heart belt buckle. Rydel convinces me to buy a brown leather vest, she really wanted me to get the black one but it's not really my style. By the time we're done I still only have the bag with the dress and vest while Rydel has four bags in each hand.
"Whew. I think we should call the limo so you can put down all your stuff," I tell Rydel.
"That sounds good. I have a good grip on all of these so could you grab my phone, it's in my back pocket. Write a new message to the one that says Eric and then limo driver in parentheses. Tell him to come pick us up and we'll be waiting for him near the south entrance."
"Ok done. I thought we had different limos, but I guess not."
"Nope, which is why we're usually somewhere before you and Austin."
"Hm." We sit there for a little while until the limo pulls up. We get in and drive to Rydel's hotel. She drops off her bags and I manage to stuff the items I bought into my suitcase, but have to sit on it and have Rydel help me push it down. "Will you come with me to say good bye?"
"Yep, and it's time to go."
"'Kay, let's go." We decide against riding in the limo so we signal a taxi. When we get there I turn around and see Austin walking back with Rocky, Ryland, Riker and Ratliff. We make eye contact and I smile, but I'm a little nervous so it's not a huge one. He comes up to us but stands about two feet away from me, not knowing what to do. I shatter the awkwardness and throw myself into a hug. "Austin, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have overreacted like that. You don't need to prove it anymore; I believe you."
Austin's strong arms hold me close. "I'm sorry too, Als. I don't know what I could've done but if there was anything to be done I should have done it. And I'm sorry I yelled at you. Thank you, but I want to now. In fact, I got you this," he says releasing me a bit so he can hold up a beautiful silver necklace in the shape of a treble clef.
"Austin! Thank you so much!"
"You're welcome, Als. Turn around so I can put it on you." Obediently I turn. He clasps the necklace around my neck, I reach up and touch it; it's so special. "I have something more for you, but I'll give it to you in Miami at just the right time."
"You didn't have to do this, Austin."
"Yes, I did." I turn back around to face him. I missed seeing him, even though it was only this morning that we were separated. He smiles his million dollar smile and taps my nose before kissing my forehead, "Well, we have a flight to catch so let's say our good byes." I nod.
Austin and all the guys "man hug" and then when he hugs Rydel she messes up his hair and says, "You better take good care of her Ross, or things will get messy, understood?"He nods as she and I laugh. All the guys hug me, I'm part of the R5 family now; they're the siblings I've never had.
I get down the line to Rydel, "Thank you so much, Rydel! Please keep in contact!"
She hugs me back, "Stop thanking me already, Ally, it was my pleasure." She pulls away and holds me by my shoulders, "Of course I will, girl!"
"Well, we'd better go," Austin says putting his arm around my shoulders. He leaves to grab his stuff and return the keys while I say any final good byes.
When he gets back we get in the limo and roll down our windows, "Bye!" we call to them together as we drive away.
"Bye, Ross! Bye, Ally!" There's no traffic so we don't have to rush when we get to the airport.
"Bye, Eric, thanks for driving us around all the time."
"It was my pleasure, Miss Dawson," he says and then drives off. Both hungry, we stop at the Wendy's after getting through security. I have a chicken sandwich and Austin has a hamburger, now satisfied we find our way to the terminal headed to Miami. We only have to wait around for a little while before we get onto the plane. It's kinda weird but I think it's fun walking through the hallway thing that connects the airport to the plane. We settle into our seats and the whole safety spiel starts. It gets so boring after the first time you've heard it. Once we've taken off and the TV screens turn on, Austin pays for the both of us to watch a movie. We watch this new animated one about a girl getting miniaturized and finding this world of leaf men V.S. decomposer guys called Epic. I liked it, but at the end the girl is in a weird relationship 'cause her "boyfriend" is like 2 inches tall and she's normal again, also this slug keeps hitting on her. I think Austin loved it, the way he's cheesily smiling.
"That was awesome!" he says.
"I'm glad you liked it. Hey, can I ask you a question?"
"You just did, but you can ask another. I'm listening."
"Did you like being kissed by that girl?"
He looks shocked at my question, "No. I didn't want to be kissed by her. I didn't even kiss back; she just forced herself on me."
"Would you break up with me for not being ready to kiss?"
"No, never. What makes you ask these questions?" Austin assures me, taking my hand.
"Well, I had a nightmare last night about the fight. But it's in the past; you won't do anything like that and that's all that matters."
"Ok, Als." For the rest of the flight we talk, doze or watch random shows on TV. When we land, all goes smoothly and we ride with Victor (the limo driver in Miami) back to our houses. I go with Austin to his house and sit on his bed while he unpacks. I see him take out a little black box and try to hide it from me.
"What's that, Austin?"
"Wha-what?"
I roll my eyes, "What's that black box?"
"Oh, um it's a new chain for my dog-tags. I didn't want you to see 'cause I thought you'd think it was a waste of money," he replies but he doesn't sound completely sure. His eyes dart around for a moment before resting on me again.
"You'd better not be lying to me, mister!"
"Nope! I'm just gonna put this away…" he goes into his bathroom and comes back out without it. That's an interesting place to keep a brand new chain but I'll let it go for now. After he finishes he walks over with me to my house. I unlock the door and go inside. I hear the TV going so I head to the living room to let Trish know that I'm back. I'm so astonished at what I see, I feel like my jaw has just hit the floor. Trish and Dez are sitting all cuddly on the couch watching the Notebook. I thought something was going on, but I still wasn't prepared for that.
"Als, close your mouth, you'll catch flies," Austin chuckles quietly.
I clear my throat, "Erm, so are you guys together now?" Both of them jump apart.
"NO!" Trish says.
"Yes!" Dez exclaims at the same time as Trish. She scowls at him for this and he just shrugs.
Austin and I laugh; you can't have Dez hide stuff for long. "So why were you trying to hide it?" I ask no one in particular.
Trish looks really uncomfortable at being caught red-handed and doesn't say anything. Instead, Dez speaks up, "I don't really know, Trish just told me that she really likes me, but also thinks I'm weird and doesn't want people to find out."
"So yeah, we're together. It's weird, but I like his goofiness and his ability to withstand my critiques," Trish sighs in defeat. "We're not going to be all lovey like you and Austin though, blech."
"Really?" Austin asks and raises his eyebrow. "You're snuggling on the couch, Dez is shirtless and you guys are watching a romantic movie; how is that not lovey?"
"It's just not," Trish tries to counter without any proof. I shrug, there's no way to win a fight with Trish so even if she's wrong it's best to just let it go.
"Well, 'night guys. Dez, please go home at some point tonight," I instruct him. Austin and I walk back to the front door.
"My parents are coming back tomorrow so I don't know how much time we can spend together."
"Eh, it's ok; I'll either hang out here or with you guys." I remember, "Oh, I have to tell you that we're going camping the day after tomorrow so be sure to rest up 'cause we just got back from traveling."
"Ok, I will. Yeah, just come over whenever. We can write music and sing or play video games or something. My parents will probably want to see you too." He hugs me and whispers in my ear, "I'm so glad we're not fighting anymore, Als."
"Me too," I whisper back. He kisses my forehead and says goodbye. I close the door behind him and go upstairs to unpack. Once I'm done I get changed into my pajamas and Austin's hoodie and go to sleep.
A/N
Yay, Austin and Ally are reconciled :) Please review, follow and/or favorite and feel free to PM me if you want :)
~Maggie