A/N Hey guys! So, I actually started this chapter when I was in school lol. Probably won't be the best. It's also the shortest chapter I have so far! Meh. :) enjoy!
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Austin&Ally nor am I associated with it in any way. All characters belong to Disney, however, I created Ian. All I did was twist the story line. I also don't own the song "Never Say Never" by The Fray, nor am I associated with The Fray.
"Please welcome my friend and partner, Ally Dawson, to the stage!" Austin said to Trish, Dez, and Ian. We were in the practice room, and Austin was 'helping' me get ready for the performance next week. The three sat in front of the piano, staring at me, testing me...
I gulped, and began playing, but messed up a few lines in to the song. I sighed with annoyance- this was the second time that I had messed up. I didn't mind Trish, because I used to show her my songs before I met Austin anyway, but Ian and Dez kind of intimidated me.
Austin sighed and came and sat on the bench next to me. "You need to ease up Ally." Remembrance flashes in his eyes, and he says, "Remember what I said to you that day in Advanced Physical Science? The first day of school, when you asked me if I liked music?"
When I nodded my head, he said, "Imagine this is the first day of school, all over again. This is like you taking that big step, and deciding to attend public school. You just have to take this big step too, Ally."
I stared at my hands, silent.
He lightly punched my shoulder. "There's nothing to worry about. They're nice, understanding people."
I sigh, and nod. "I'm just... So afraid of embarrassing myself. What if I freeze up? What if I forget the lines? There's endless possibilities of what could go wrong!"
Austin shrugged. "The key is to not worry about messing up. Then the only thing on your mind is impressing the crowd."
I liked his way of thinking. He was such an optimist.
He announced that we were going to try again, and Trish mumbled "It's about time..."
This time I made it through about half the song before hitting the wrong key, and I just constantly repeated what Austin had said to me in my head.
He grinned. "Progress, definitely progress. We got this." Then he winked at me.
Ian stands up. "Hate to do this, little brother, but I have a date in an hour, so I need to go home and wash up." He headed for the door, and called "Good luck, Ally!" Behind him,
"Thanks, Ian!" I called back. I liked Ian. He was a nice guy. I wondered if that's where Austin got it from.
Trish rose next. "I've got a job I need to quit." Then she left, waving.
Then Dez stood up. "I don't really know how this game works, but I'm going to follow them." Then he scurried out the door.
I shake my head. "Typical Trish." I declare, and Austin nods and adds "And definitely typical Dez."
We figured we wouldn't get much more accomplished so we went to Austin's house instead, where he watched some horror movie enthusiastically and I leaned against the couch, jotting things down about my stage fright in my Book, until I was interrupted by him nearly falling off the couch as something obviously scary happened.
I grin and roll my eyes, realizing what a softie this so-called extremely popular, handsome hunk was. But I guess not many people knew him like I did. I liked that he was able to be himself around me.
A/N Okay, so, a bit of a crappy chapter. My bad, it's a miracle I've been able to update this fast anyway. :) I may have another up by tonight, no promises. Thanks guys! Don't forget to review, favorite, and follow!