A/NI'm so sorry it's taken me forever to post this chapter. I'm so busy this week, it's killing me, I'm exhausted. But I want to finish the story so bad, so I'm going to hurry up as fast as I can. Ten chapters left. :) 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 and Tenley. 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.

This summer was turning out to be the best one I'd ever had. I was with my friends nearly every day. Dad gave me a lot of time off of work. Austin had stopped playing his gig. Everything was perfect, besides the fact that I knew Austin would be gone and out of my grasp within the next two months. There was nothing I could do to stop him.

However, since I knew Austin was going, I was stretching my own boundaries. I began looking in to MUNY a little bit more. Their music programs was superb, but how I was going to get accepted, I had no idea. I still had a year to figure it out and work for it, though, so I would try my best. I hadn't told Austin of my plans yet. I wanted to wait and see how we worked out after he moved away first.

I was laying on my bed, a cool summer night breeze flowing through my window when a blonde head popped in to my view. I nearly fell out of my bed in shock.

"Austin!" I gasp, "What are you doing here? It's eleven at night!"

He chuckles and continues to climb in. Dad still hadn't noticed the ladder that Austin and Dez had placed on the side of my house for easy access to my room. I guess he wouldn't see it since my window was located on the back of my house, not the front.

"I wanted to see you. We haven't had any alone time in a while, Ally."

It was true. Since summer started we've been with our friends pretty much every day, and never alone.

He comes and sits next to me. He takes a deep breath. "Ally, I don't want you to think that just because I'm moving doesn't mean we can't keep our relationship going." He takes my left hand. "I put this ring on your finger for a reason."

I raise my eyebrow at him. "You mean you knew you were going to move to California all along?"

He shakes his head quickly. "No, no." He says frantically, "I just mean that I think we can make it through anything."

I blush, embarrassed. "I sure hope so."

He chuckles. "I know we can... Me and you, we're like... The moon and the sun, the ocean and the sand, the melody and the harmony... We're perfect."

I wrap my arms around his neck. I realized now that he was right. I never wanted to let him go.

I felt the first tear spill out of my eye and caress my cheek. The first tear I had spilled about this matter. I had never cried over a boy before, until now.

I sniffled and pulled back, and he frowned. "Don't cry." He whispers. I wipe my face. "Sorry." I mumble, sniffling again. He cups my chin in his hands. "You can come with me, you know."

I just stare at him. He knows as well as I do that I can't do that. I have to help my dad. I have to go to school. I have to stay with Trish.

"You have Ian and Tenley," I whisper, "you won't need me over there."

He puts his forehead to mine. "You know that's not true. I think about you, every morning when I open my eyes. I think about you, every evening when I turn out the lights. I think about you, every moment, every day of my life. You're on my mind, all the time, it's true." By the time he had finished he was almost singing his words, and I just smiled. "I need you." He finished.

I sigh. "You know I can't go, Austin. But I'll be waiting for you every day until you get back." He smiles. "It's not like I won't visit."

I know this is true, but still.

I get up and walk across the room to lock my door. "Stay with me." I murmur. He looks thoughtful, then he nods. "Of course." He replies.

I climb under the covers with him, and he wraps his arms around me. With his hot breath on my neck, I fall asleep dreaming of the past times we've had together, and the rest that we will have. Will we stay together? Will the promise really live on? I can only hope and pray.

I wake up the next morning without Austin by my side. I'm not surprised, I didn't expect him to stay the whole night.

I roll out of bed, brush my teeth, put my hair in a messy bun, and make my way downstairs. I'm startled when I hear the TV running, because dad should have left for work a long time ago. I round the corner to find Austin sitting on my couch, watching cartoons.

"I thought you left." I say, and he turns around and smiles. "Nah," he replies, "I heard your dad go out so I just came on down."

I join him and prop my feet on the coffee table. "What do you want to do today?"

He looks thoughtful. "Why don't we hang out here? Last night we talked about how we haven't been spending much time together. Let's catch up."

I smile. "I would like that."

He kisses my cheek. "I made you breakfast. It's in the kitchen."

I raise an eyebrow and smirk. "It's not pancakes, is it?"

He chuckles. "No. An omelet."

I perk up and head towards the kitchen. I loved omelets.

Once I finish eating my great breakfast, I wash my dishes in the sink. He's sitting on the counter, tapping out a rhythm. He sighs, reminiscing. "Remember that first song we wrote together? Our hands touched at the piano once, and I just felt a spark. It was great. I knew we would work out."

I honestly don't remember what he'a talking about with our hands touching. I'm suddenly aware that Austin must have had those kinds of feelings for me before I had them for him. I guess I already knew that, though. The wink the first night he drove me home, the flirting at school... The first kiss.

There's nothing like a first kiss.

We've been together nearly 10 months now. He would be moving right around the time we will be together a year. Well, that's depressing. I push the thought to the back of my mind.

He smiles. "That first song... It really means something to me. And I'm going to hold on to my copy of our album for as long as I'm alive. I'll listen to it every day."

I sigh. I hadn't listened to our album much. It made me sad. "You sure are taking this whole moving away thing a lot easier than I am." I whimper.

He frowns. "It hurts me so much. But I've gotten really good at hiding my emotions."

I cross the room and grab his hands. "I don't want you to hold in your emotions." I tell him, and he smiles weakly. "I think it makes you feel better when I do." He admits.

It's true. If Austin had been emitting the sadness he was feeling, it would be a lot worse for me. I loved that he thought of my feelings before his own, but it still made me feel kind of guilty.

He smirks at me suddenly. "You know, there's no one home. We could do anything."

I get what he's inferring, and I'm not going to lie, I want to. I know I can't though. No matter what the temptation.

I hold up the rings on my left hand. "After marriage."

He sighs enthusiastically. "Guess we better get married pretty quick then, huh?"

I laugh. "I'm not getting married until after college at the least."

He nods. "Me either. I wasn't saying we should do it now, but we are going to eventually, aren't we?"

I think about it. At this point, I'm not really sure if Austin and I will ever marry. Don't get me wrong, I loved him. A lot. He was going to school, though, and anything could happen over the next four years. He could fall head over heels for a California girl. He could decide the distance was too far. He could realize this, us, wasn't what he wanted after all.

Throughout the day, we watch movies, have conversations, and cuddle on the couch. I loved the feeling of his strong arms around me. I felt so safe.

It was getting late, and dad would be home soon. "Austin," I murmur as we are watching a program on the television, "you should probably leave. Dad will be home soon."

He nods, knowing I'm right.

He arises and I walk him to the door. He digs his keys out of his pocket and hugs me tight. He kisses me, and whispers "I love you."

I feel chill bumps rise on my neck.

I bet it wasn't ten minutes after Austin left that dad came through the door. "Hi, honey!" He greeted me, "How was your day?"

"Good!" I answer truthfully.

He comes to hug me, but pulls back quickly. "You smell like a boy." He observes, and I gulp. Wow.

"Has Austin been here?" He asks, and I can't tell what his expression is. I know I can't lie, so I nod and study my bare feet.

He sighs. "Ally, you know I trust you and Austin. He's a great guy. I really don't like him over when I'm not here without my permission, though."

"I know, dad." I sigh, ashamed. If only he knew just how many times Austin had been here when he was here, but didn't know it. He was really oblivious.

I'm surprised when he wraps me in a hug. "Thanks for understanding." He murmurs,

And I nod in to his shoulder.

I make my way up the stairs and close my bedroom door. I undress and make my way to my shower, putting my rings on the counter and shutting the door.

I let the water feel fiery against my skin. I loved really hot showers. I'm sure tomorrow I would hang out with the whole gang, as usual. Today was just special.

When I get out and towel myself down, I look at myself in the mirror. I suddenly have the feeling that I'm just an average girl. Austin was so much more than that, though. Did I deserve him?

Something in the back of my mind told me no, but my heart told me yes. There was no doubt in my mind that he loved me the way I loved him.

The next day, dad actually told me I would have to work the full day, because he had woken up with a migraine. So much for hanging out with friends. I didn't mind, though, because dad had given me a whole lot of time off. It wouldn't hurt me to work one normal day. I was beginning to get lazy.

As I sat behind the counter, I watched customers come in and out, checking out their purchases when needed. Sonic Boom was an awesome place, but an awful job. It was very boring. Instruments are expensive, and when customers came in, they very rarely ever bought anything.

I was surprised when Tenley walked through the door, alone.

"Hey!" She greeted me enthusiastically, walking right up to the counter. "Hi." I said with a smile.

She leans against the counter on her elbows. "This may sound strange, but I wanted to know if you wanted to talk. Vent, you know? Trish isn't very good to vent to, I know."

I swallow, knowing she's right. What was there to vent about, though? Austin leaving?

She ran a hand through her bangs. "I feel guilty, almost... Because Ian convinced Austin to go to California."

I tilt my head. "Tenley, don't blame yourself. Ian isn't your responsibility."

Tenley blushes. "He's really great, Ally. And strong... All he's been through..."

I nod. "I was there that night. You can't even imagine the horror, Tenley..." I shudder.

She nods, and takes a deep breath. "I'm just... I'm sorry. If Austin means as much to you as Ian means to me, then this must crush you..."

Now I'm the one getting choked up. "He means a lot. I know that."

She chuckles, and stands up straight once more. "Just two brunettes and two blondes against the world." She smiles. "I need to get going, Ally. I'm glad we could talk. If you ever need me... I'm here."

I smile, and walk out from behind the counter and hug her. "Thanks."

She nods and returns my hug.

I was glad Tenley came and talked to me. That was really nice of her. I could see us being good friends in the future. Trish meant a lot, though. I could never replace her.

I stretch as the store finally begins to clear out. Only a little while longer before I can close up...

I sigh and sit back down. Only about two months of summer left. What other crazy stuff would we end up getting in to?

A/N Once again, sorry it took sooooo long to update :( very, very busy. I know it's a sucky chapter. I had mega intense writer's block. Love you all! Review, favorite, and follow!