Well, I didn't really get a lot of reviews, but I can't force anyone into doing something, besides I'm new and I didn't even expect the feedback I got. Thank you everyone who read the chapters and somehow is still reading my story :D
jojojo (guest): thank you, you're so sweet, but I don't think I'm an amazing writer :3 I do what I can.
ashlee (guest): I'm really happy that the chapter made you feel something, that's what I was aiming for. You'll have to read to find that out and also I didn't expect you to review again and imagine I practically melted in front of my laptop, besides you are the only one that left a review on the third chapter.
So... review, guys, I start jumping every time I get a review, again I'm new to this and I get overly excited reading every review, I read them over and over, it's really hard to get used to this all, it's like these people actually like what I write, it's unbelievable
Oh I almost forgot the disclaimer: what do you think, do I own Austin and Ally? Actually I d-, nope I don't and I don't own anything else that's not part of my imagination.
It was usual Saturday morning. I woke up at around 10 o'clock. I did my usual morning routine. I took a shower and then got dressed. I put on my purple V-neck shirt, ripped jeans and my black converse. I was getting my hair done whet a strong scent of pancakes and syrup hit my nostrils. I stormed down to the kitchen. When I entered the kitchen I saw my mother on her laptop, leaning on the counter with a mug of coffee in her hand.
"Good morning mum" I said kissing her cheek.
I grabbed a fork and took a bite of the delicious pancakes drenched in syrup. When I was half way through my pancakes I looked around. I was going to sit on the counter and eat there but I remembered my mother and sat at the table instead. I really love eating at the counter. Stupid habit, I know. But I just do it, don't even ask why.
After I ate the pancakes I put my plate in the sink and got out of the kitchen. I sat myself on the sofa in the living room and started watching random channels.
News, nah not that one. Even though the news is interesting to watch sometimes, to know what's happening in the town, but for me it's boring.
Romance movie? In the morning? No!
Drama movie? I don't want to cry now so, that's no.
I was going through channels, getting bored, when the doorbell rang. I shot up from the sofa and shouted "I'll get it." When I opened the door Dez came in, or to say correctly, ran inside and started nervously walking back and forth in the hall.
I had forgotten that we were going to hang out today but that's beside the point. I eyed him from head to toe and saw he was wearing orange converse, dark blue ripped jeans and plain black shirt with huge letters saying, 'Director coming through' but most importantly, the scarf and his cap. This was Dez's directing mode. Whenever he was shooting something or working on an idea or his next big movie, he always wore this outfit minus the shirt. I don't even know where he got that. And he always was extra serious.
Sometimes that is really annoying. He is always saying some deep, and for me, sometimes is hard to understand things. If you don't know Dez you would think that 'the Dez' and his 'directing mode' were two different persons. But I have known him too long to not to know him. And the first thing is that although he seems careless and dumb, he is very observant. Every time I lie or just hide something from him, he always manages to crack me. I don't even understand how can he be so oblivious, naïve, and smart at the same time. I'm 100% sure that today he will be walking with a camera or a paper and a pen, shooting, or writing a script for
I'm 100% sure that today he will be walking with a camera or a paper and a pen, shooting, or writing a script for his next short movie.
"We are having auditions for my next movie today!" he suddenly shouted rather loudly.
That's another thing with Dez. Whenever he works his 'magic,' he is always excited and energetic as if he's on a sugar rush.
"Well that's great," I said closing the door and gesturing for him to enter the living room after me.
"Yeah it is. I'm very excited," he said, looking up with a smile.
"I can see, well what's the movie called?" I asked really curious
"Mall Monster," he made a motion with his hands while saying it.
"What is it about? Because the name didn't give me any information besides that you are shooting a movie in the mall."
"It's a horror movie. It will take place in our Miami mall. Basically there is a monster which travels through different shops scaring people to death."
His eyes were sparkling; I swear I could see fireworks in them. He was really excited that was obvious, and I was more than happy to help him.
"So I guess the auditions will be in mall right?" I asked
"Yes," he answered simply.
I grabbed my wallet, phone, and followed Dez out of the house. After five minutes of silence I spoke. It was silent, not because we had nothing to talk, no, that is practically impossible between us two. It was because Dez was in his own world with a serious expression on his face, thinking about something.
"So… where are you holding auditions… in which shop? Or in food court?"
"Nah just in Sonic Boom."
"Oh, okay… Wait what?" And I stopped walking but he continued. I called after him and caught up with him. "Did you just say in Sonic Boom?"
"Yes other stores will ask for money, but Ally works in Sonic Boom and she's my friend. She won't ask for money. Besides, her dad told me the last time that he gained some more customers. So he agreed."
"But..." I trailed off. I really didn't know why but something was wrong. I had some kind of feeling and I didn't want to go to Sonic Boom, Yes I wanted to talk to talk to Ally but it felt like it was a wrong idea for now.
"But what Austin? Ally is my friend and I can hang out with her. Just deal with it for now. I have no other option. The fact that she is no longer your friend doesn't mean anything. It's not my fault that you two can't just talk to each other and make up."
That comment made me a little bit angry but I let it go, because angry Dez and his directing mode mixed together isn't a good thing. Last time I got him angry by accident, breaking his camera. I got hit and got a bruised eye for a week.
We were silent through the rest of the way. He drifted into his own world again and I was thinking about Ally and what was I going to tell her. After rethinking everything I decided to ignore her as much as possible.
When we entered the Sonic Boom I saw Ally standing behind the counter.
Des ran inside and said, "Hey Ally, ready for the auditions? I'm waiting for quite a crowd," while waving his hand and smiling like crazy.
"Yeah… Well you sound really happy," she said
Maybe she was happy for Dez but you couldn't really tell that by her face. She looked like she hasn't slept for a long time and looked kind of stressed out. She wasn't wearing any make up, but if you'll ask me, she doesn't even need any. She looks beautiful naturally. I couldn't see half of what she was wearing but I could tell that she wasn't really trying while choosing an outfit. When she looked at me, I slightly smiled at her and greeted her. She didn't smile, but I heard really faint, "Hello Austin," from her.
It has been an hour or so since Dez and I came to sonic boom and so far nobody has come to the auditions, and Dez is starting to panic. As soon as he came in he went to the storage room and got a table and some chairs. For the whole time I have been sitting on the far seat with a random magazine in my hands going through it. I haven't seen much of Dez for this time, a couple of times he told me to stand up and help him but there was honestly nothing to help him with. There were maximum two customers in the store and nobody came in for the auditions. I think there is something wrong.
There was no audition for Dez's movies where nobody came. I soon got bored and stood up to look through some CDs to add to my collection. I took some old ones and some new ones and I was going to pay for them when I heard somebody say, "Guess who was too lazy to even get a job today to get fired from?"
It was Trish. I turned around and said "Hey Trish."
"Oh hey Austin, here to help Dez?"
"Yeah, how did you know?"
"Oh I was supposed to hang those fliers saying stuff about Dez's audition but I forgot," she said and took out a whole sack of papers from her bag.
Dez came running to us and said, "What!? You didn't hang those up?"
"No, I said I forgot."
"Oh, come on."
"Okay I'm sorry. Let's go you can help me, you can still have an audition tomorrow its Sunday anyway."
Before they left Trish said hi to Ally and hugged her. Then Trish and Dez left.
I turned around and gave the CDs to Ally. She put them in a bag and gave the bag to me. I paid for them and took the CDS from her.
"So…" I trailed of not knowing what to say.
"So…" she said.
"How have you been?" I asked after some time of silence between us.
"Good. How have you been?" she asked me.
"Great," after that our conversation got silent for some time again.
"How's school?" I asked.
"Good" She said.
It was really weird how our conversations got so empty. We have absolutely nothing to talk about. I was going to ask her another lame question when her phone rang. She looked at it and said, "Sorry Austin but I have to take this." I nodded and then she answered her phone.
"Hey dad wait a minute, I will go somewhere more private."
With that she ran up to the practice room. I followed her and put my ear to the door to hear what she was talking about. I know eavesdropping is not a good thing, but I wanted to know what she was talking about and curiosity won over me. Besides, as long as I remember her dad always used to be in the store. He only left for his conventions and that was really rare. He didn't even leave the store at lunch break. He had his lunch in the fridge. I agree he was a weird workaholic but my point is that a lot of things had changed in past two years. And from what I see, her life hasn't gotten any better.
"Dad what's wrong?" I heard Ally say. "Are you drunk again?"
After a second I heard her broken voice. It seemed like she was crying.
"No, she's dead; I know you loved her… No, Amy's not coming back… No dad, don't cry… Where are you? At home? ... I'm coming, okay don't go anywhere."
And suddenly the door burst open and Ally came out. Her face was pink and full of tears. Her eyes were bloodshot red. She stormed right past me. I stepped back to let her go through. She didn't say a word; she just left the store. At that moment I was shocked and confused. So many thoughts were going through my mind.
I entered the practice room. I haven't been here since our fight. Nothing has changed except that the furniture and other stuff were dusty. It seemed like nobody has been here for a long time. I sat on an armchair I put my head in my hands and started thinking. I had tons of questions but I had no answers. But also some things got clear but I got more questions than answers.
After a long time I breathed out and then I thought that the only person that can answer my questions is Ally. I really want to help her. She seems really broken. I need to help her, because it seems like nobody else sees the pain she's going through every day. I need to talk to her and help her out. I know it will be hard. I know that I need to apologize for all the pain I made her go through. I know it will be difficult, but I have to at least try and make her smile.
I'm getting into the exctual story and from here it must get more interesting, if you somehow got to the end of this chapter, please review and tell me which part of the chapter you liked the most and if you found anything you don't like and want me to correct it. And sorry for my rambling in the upper A/N I get carried away sometimes :3
Until next time.
Salome ;)