A/N So, this chapter is longer, thank goodness. Thank you all for your patience. I'm totally surprised at how popular this story has gotten! :) Makes me happy. Thanks y'all, 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.

Ian contacted Austin later that night, excitedly telling him he had found the perfect apartment. I could see Austin's sorrow as he tried to sound happy for his big brother. I just squeezed his hand.

Once he hung up the phone, he sighed and looked at me. "Ian jumped on the deal and already has a rental agreement. He's leaving either next week or the week after that."

My eyes get big. "Really? That fast?"

I wasn't sure whether it was a good or bad thing that Ian was leaving so soon. The pro was that, the sooner Ian left, the faster Austin could get over his departure and we could work faster on the album. The con was, of course, having Ian out of our lives.

He nods solemnly and runs his fingers through his hair. "It will be tough, definitely. But I'll be alright."

I smile at him. "I know you'll be okay. I'm here for you."

He smiles at me and wraps his arms around my waist. I melt into his hug.

He pulls back and looks in to my eyes. "This is going to be a new start for me, Ally. I'm going to focus more on our career and less on all this mess. Maybe it's a good thing he's moving." He shrugs, and I raise my eyebrows.

"Maybe..." I murmur.

It was weird hearing Austin talk like this, but maybe it was a good thing? I don't really know. I just hoped that Austin and Ian could still stay in touch.

We finished our song the next day, recorded it the day after that, and added it to our album. We now had 6 songs, which meant we were halfway finished with our album. We had a month to get 6 more songs... Which meant nearly 2 songs a week, but we finished this one in 3 days, so we could probably do it. All I wished for was his happiness, and for this all to pass.

Austin ate dinner at my house that night, where dad dropped subtle hints that he wanted to know about the Ian situation, but Austin never really gave in. He only answered things with "Yes" and "No".

Austin and I curled up on my couch afterwards, and dad went to sleep. We watched funny cat videos on the internet (because we're children at heart) and he eventually checked his clock on his phone and decided he needed to go home.

I went out on the porch with him, and I was surprised when he shut the door behind him. He gently put his hands on my shoulders. "The way I came on to you the other day, Ally..." He sighed. "I know you didn't like it."

I felt my cheeks get hot, reliving the moment. "It's not that I didn't like it... I'm just not like that. Not ready for it." I held up my left hand and pointed to my ring finger with my eyebrows raised. "Purity?"

He kind of chuckled. "I know, and I'm sorry. I guess I'm still not used to having a girl as... I don't know, perfect as you. Most the girls I've ever been with have just wanted me for my... Er, body. And the only reason Kira and I gave in is because we weren't in our right mind."

I nod slowly, not really getting it.

He sighs. "I digress," he murmurs, "the point is, I need to stop, and I'm sorry. I won't do it again." He gives me a light peck on the lips, hugs me, and walks to his car. I wave to him silently, smiling.

I was glad that Austin cared about me enough to respect my morals.

A/N Okay, hope you guys liked it. I wrote this last part mainly because some of you have been asking me if this story is going to turn M, and the answer is no. I like keeping my stories cute, yet appropriate. (: Hope you all liked it. Review, favorite, and follow!