A/N Don't really have much to say haha... I'm going to try to start updating once every day or two again for you guys :) Love you 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.
The day was just as bad as I thought it would be!
The first thing that happened when I walked in was a bunch of dirty looks from girls. As if I weren't good enough for Austin. I'm so glad to have him though, because all he did was tighten his grip on my hand and lead me through the crowd.
I kept my head down when we got to my locker.
"Ally," he whispers, "it's fine."
I shake my head. "It's not. Look at how fast that rumor that she started has spread. She's never given me a chance. She doesn't know me." I gently run my finger over my promise and purity ring. I know it wasn't right to hate people... But I think I may hate Leah.
"Don't worry about it. I'm gonna be right here for you and I'm not going to listen to it. Anyone who asks me about it, I'll make sure they know it's not true."
I grin up at him. "Thanks." I murmur, and I plant a kiss on his cheek before the bell rings. He winks and walks towards his class.
Throughout the day I had at least ten girls ask me if I had cheated on Austin and I had to explain to them all the whole story, but I think less than half of them believed me. Even Elliot was giving me weird looks. So I couldn't take it. I approached him at his locker.
"Elliot," I sighed when I saw him, "hey."
He shut his locker and looked at me questioningly. "Hey, Ally. I think I know what this is about."
I bit my lip. Elliot was an extremely attractive, creative guy. We had an arts and crafts camp together when we were little, at which time I had a crush on him. Now, the feelings were gone, though. He was just too weird, and we had nothing in common.
"Yeah... I think you do know." I mutter. "Listen... About these rumors..."
He holds up his hand. "I know. It's just as weird for me as it is for you. I don't like Leah either."
I sigh a breath of relief. "So you know this has absolutely nothing to do with me?"
He nods. "Of course. I know what a goody-goody you are, Ally." He looks me up and down. "If I thought I could have gotten in your pants, I would have a long time ago." He smirks.
I feel my face getting hot and I cross my legs awkwardly. "Well... I just wanted to make sure you knew that."
He nodded. "I do."
There's an awkward silence before I dismiss myself and begin walking to my next class.
Later, on the ride home, I noticed Austin was quiet.
"What's wrong?" I asked him, point-blank.
He ran a hand through his hair. "I talked to Leah." He admitted.
I raise an eyebrow. "Oh?"
He nods. "Yeah, and uh... Well, she doesn't like you."
I roll my eyes. "That's obvious."
He bites his lip. "Yeah, but she says she's not going to stop until we break up... You know, with the rumors."
I felt my heart falter. "What do we do?" I ask him.
He shakes his head. "I don't know, Ally, I... I really don't know. I don't want to put you through this. But I don't want to leave you. You're my other half."
I nod. "You're mine, too."
He smiles and glances at me. "I love you."
"I love you too, Austin."
I stare at the road ahead. I knew what needed to happen. Austin and I needed each other, that was a given. But did that necessarily mean that we had to be... a known couple? Couldn't we just carry things on but not be in an official relationship?
I told Austin my thoughts, and at first, his eyes were full of disapproval, but I could slowly see him giving in... Unhappily, of course.
I didn't want to either, but it was for the best. And we would still be together, maybe not as boyfriend and girlfriend, but you know...
Austin and I would have to break up.
A/N So, were any of you expecting that? :D Hahaha. I doubt it. Review, favorite, and follow! If any of you are discouraged, don't be! It gets better. :) Just keep reading. Thanks!