A/N I apologize for the short chapter! As stated, it's very hard for me to write about things like this, and I'm also kind of ignorant of them, considering my age and that I've never been involved in court ordeals. So forgive me for any inaccuracy :) Haha, 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. I also do not own the song "Little Things" by One Direction, nor am I associated with One Direction.

I sit with Trish on my bed about a week after the accident. By now, everyone knew. Austin hadn't been in school all week, and I'm glad, by the way people are talking about it. The whole thing is a mess. Ian's court date is about a month from now and chances are that he won't be getting off the hook. Stacy's mom slapped Ian in the face the first time she saw him after it. I saw the whole thing, because we were at the hospital the next day visiting Ian; they had made him stay over night. He had kept his cool, and held in his emotions. I wasn't sure how he did it.

Trish and I were half-heartedly watching a program. She had been down in the dumps, as well as Dez and I. This was the most unexpected and saddening event that we had ever experienced. I sigh and cut off the television, knowing we're wasting electricity.

Trish huffs. "We should go see Austin and Ian." She announces. I shrug. "Maybe, they're really busy trying to get everything figured out with Ian's lawyer. I hope he's good." I frown, and Trish nods in agreement. We decide against going to see them, knowing it will only depress us even more.

We decide to go get some frozen yogurt instead. As we sit down at a table in the food court, Dez spots us and comes to sit with us. Trish had quit her job when the accident happened and still hadn't seeked another. That's how bad it was.

Dez pouts. "I miss Austin and Ian."

Trish scoffs. "So do we. But until and unless Ian is found 'not guilty', our bestfriend days are over. Austin will never be himself again unless Ian is with him; they're like two halves." Trish pushes aside her barely eaten forzen yogurt, obviously losing her appetite.

Dez shrugs. "Well, we were gonna be split apart eventually. I'm leaving for college at the end of the year, and it's almost Christmas break, Ian may move if he gets off 'not guilty', and Austin... Who knows what Austin's plans are? He changes his mind so quickly." Dez rests his chin on his palm.

I lose my appetite, too. I don't like having to think about losing my friends. If only I had been part of this group sooner. Austin's great list of lyrics about me run through my head and I miss him even more...

I know you've never loved the crinkles by your eyes when you smile,
You've never loved your stomach or your thighs
The dimples in your back at the bottom of your spine
But I'll love them endlessly

I was amazed that Austin had written two stanzas all by himself, and they were both good. I go back to the first lyrics I ever heard him come up with by himself...

Imagine, you're the queen of everything

As far as the eye can see

Under your command

Trish interrupts my thoughts. "Well, we'll just wait out whatever is to come. If we really all care about each other as much as we say we do, we'll stay in touch." Trish declares, and Dez and I nod, unsure.

Finally we all just go our separate ways. I curl up in bed as soon and I get home, even though it's only 7:30. I close my eyes, wishing this next month would pass by quicker. Austin had to cancel his gig at The Pier for this month and the next, and my Book sat idle on my piano stand in the practice room. It was the perfect nightmare.

A/N I'll go ahead and warn everyone by saying that the next chapter skips a whole month, right up to the court date. Some suggested that I write two or three chapters during the court, but not focus on them too much, so that's what I'm doing! Thanks to your suggestions. This is my first fanfic, after all, so I like to see what my readers think :) I appreciate it all soo much! Review, favorite, and follow!