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After Trish invited me to come over some time, we exchanged numbers and headed off to our separate classes. I was now sitting in my last class, Algebra 2, and for the first time in my life, I wasn't paying attention to the lecture. At the time my thoughts were occupied by Trish and Austin.
It was refreshing to have people that actually were nice to me. Trish, even though she could be intimidating, was really funny and nice. Austin was just perfect. I was stupid for thinking someone as awesome as him would really like me for me. But that's just another fault about me. I'm too gullible.
The bell had rung and I was now making my way down the front steps whenever I felt a large hand grab my smaller one. I looked down to see if I was imagining it but nope, there really was a hand holding mine. I nearly tripped down the steps when the hand started pulling me away, quickly. I looked up to see who the hand belonged to and soon enough, a mop of blonde hair came into my line a vision.
Austin.
I smiled and started to run faster so he was no longer dragging me. I looked up at him but he was too focused on something else to notice my stare. I decided that the only way to get his attention was to speak up.
"What are you doing?" I asked, laughter filling my voice.
"Stealing you, of course" He says as if it's the most obvious thing. I laugh once more, covering my mouth as soon as a snort comes out. I look up at Austin, praying that he did not just hear that. To my utter despair, he had heard it and he was now laughing at me.
Score one for Ally! Note the sarcasm.
After a little bit of running, we reached what I assumed was Austin's car. A dark red Mustang. Of course Austin's car would be my dream car. I mean, my dream guy has my dream car? Coincidence? Maybe...
"Is this your car?" I asked. Austin smiled and opened the door for me, gesturing for me to get in. I gave him a warm smile then sat down. Once I was seated, he closed the door and ran around to his side.
"You like it?" He asked as he turned his keys in the ignition.
"I love it. I've always wanted a Mustang, and preferably in red" I said in awe, looking around at the inside of the car. For a teenage boy's car, it was surprisingly clean.
"Oh that's cool, just don't get too jealous of my car. I don't like anyone eyeing my baby but me" He said teasingly. I laughed at him and playfully punched his shoulder. He laughed as well and pulled out of the school's parking lot.
"So where are you taking me?" I asked after driving for a bit.
"You'll see" Was the only answer I got. I pouted and crossed my arms.
"Austin, I don't like surprises" I whined.
"Ally, you're going to like this one" He whined back, doing a poor imitation of my whiny voice.
"I do not sound like that" I said trying to hold in my giggle.
"Oh, right. You're more like, Austin, I don't like surprises!" He said that one with an extremely high pitched whiny voice that almost made me die of laughter.
"Much closer" I joked. "So, do I have to have money for wherever we're going?" I asked.
"No, I'm paying" Austin stated.
"Austin, you don't have to pay" I told him.
"Yes I do. I'm the one who drug you out with me. There's no way I'm making you pay. Especially not for where we're going" He said secretively, only making me even more curious of where we're going.
Around five minutes later we were still in the car. My curiosity was evident as I looked around at everything outside, wondering where we could possibly be headed. Finally, after what seemed like forever, we made it to our destination. Austin's car pulled up into the parking lot of Phil's Fun Town.
"We're going to the carnival?" I asked excitedly.
"Yup!" He answered. As soon as we got a parking spot, Austin hopped out of the car and ran around to open my door for me. I gave him a bright smile and a thanks as I made my way out of the vehicle.
"Come on Ally! We've got things to ride and food to eat!" Austin exclaimed, grabbing my hand and heading toward the entrance. I giggled at him but nonetheless, skipped with him.
"I'm warning you Ally, this might, very possibly, be the greatest day of your life" Austin said in a completely serious voice.
"Oh yeah?" I asked.
"Yeah. But don't say I didn't warn you" He said, continuing the joke.
"Wouldn't dare" I played along, earning a smile from Austin.
"So Ally, let's do of the roller coasters first!" Austin suggested once he paid for both of our admission fees.
"Um, I kind of have a fear of heights...and fast moving things...and roller coasters" I admitted embarrassingly. I mean I was excited about the carnival because of the games and delicious food, not for death traps!
"Is it a deadly fear?" Austin asked.
"Well, no-" Austin cut me off by grabbing my hand and running to the biggest roller coaster there.
"Well nothin Dawson. You are going to ride all of the rides with me and you are going to enjoy if it's the last thing you do! Which it won't be! These rides are very sturdy, mind you, and you will not die. Trust me. Besides, I'm gonna be here the entire time so if you get scared, just hold onto me!" Austin said with a goofy grin. I could feel the butterflies erupt in my stomach as we stood in line for the ride, hands still connected and arms brushing against each other.
"Fine, but don't get mad at me whenever you go deaf because of my screaming" I warned/joked. It seriously was a warning and a joke. I could scream loud!
"Yay!" Austin exclaimed, and after a very childish dance, he pulled me in for a hug. I hugged back as I felt my cheeks go red. I really hoped he wouldn't notice.
"Your cheeks are red!" He exclaimed.
"So are yours!" I shot back when I noticed his blush.
"Dang it!" He said, quickly covering his cheeks with his hands. "It's your fault" He mumbled.
"Hey, you two, you can sit down now" The worker said. Austin and I looked at each other then saw the empty roller coaster seats right in front of us.
"Sorry" We said in sync, laughing right after words. Once we got buckled up and the ride started moving I grabbed onto Austin's hand, automatically getting scared. He turned over and gave me a warm smile, squeezing my hand reassuringly. As we started going up the hill I leaned into Austin's side some more so our arms were now touching. Austin laughed and dropped my hand, then he wrapped his left arm around me and grabbed my left hand with his right hand. We were pretty much cuddling on a roller coaster.
For the entire ride I was screaming and laughing. Whenever I got really scared on the ride, Austin would lean over and say something funny to make me laugh. It was actually a lot of fun!
The next ride we did was the Twist-A-Whirl. Every time we took a turn, I was thrown into Austin's side. Instead of pushing me off, he would just smile at me or laugh. It was really all quite adorable and it made my stomach flutter.
"Okay, so we've done two rides now. Do you wanna get some cotton candy then ride the Doom Drop? It's that up and down ride that goes really fast! It goes like 150 feet high! Oh my gosh, Ally I've never done this ride before! Please ride it with me! Please, please, please!" Austin begged, making puppy dog eyes. I laughed at how childish he sounded, but nonetheless, I agreed.
"Yes, as long as I get to pick the flavor of cotton candy" I said.
"Woohoo! Thank you Ally, you're the best" Austin said and hugged me again.
So for the rest of the day Austin and I had a blast. We bought hot dogs and funnel cakes. We played games and instead of what you'd think, I was the one who won Austin a stuffed animal (apparently he loves stuffed animals), and not the other way around. Austin however, still wanted to get me something so he bought me a necklace that had a silver heart on it. It was really beautiful.
We also rode a lot of rides. On every ride we held hands or I grabbed onto Austin's arm. We did that Doom Drop thing he really wanted to do and I have to say, it was awesome! I've never been one for thrills or heights, but it was so much fun! But the funniest part about it was that Austin actually got scared. He grabbed onto my hand and screamed like a girl. I kind of made fun of him afterwards. Can you blame me though?
I texted my dad and told him I was having a lot of fun and that I'd be home soon. It was 9:30 and I really wasn't wanting this day to end. But unfortunately there was school tomorrow so we couldn't stay out any later. We had just gotten into Austin's car and he turned the radio on. Immediately I recognized the song, Want U Bad by R5 and without realizing it, I began to sing a long.
"We touched hands, then we brought them back. I want you bad" I sang. Austin looked over at me and smiled. I blushed when I realized he had heard me.
"You know this song?" He asked.
"Yeah, I love this song" I admitted, still embarrassed from having him hear me.
"Sing with me!" He announced. I laughed but obliged, singing the chorus very loudly with him.
"Someone else's girl. You rock my world. You're the one I've never had, oh girl I want you bad. In my crazy mind, I'm with you all the time. You're the best I've never had, oh girl, I want you bad"
And so that's how the rest of the car ride home went. We just sang loudly and often times out of key, even though I knew Austin could really sing, it was just more fun to act retarded. It was really nice for me to loosen up and just be me. No one had ever been able to do that to me but there was just something about Austin. He made me feel so good and even though I really hate that fact, I wouldn't take away those fun times we had together.
After 15 minutes of jamming out in Austin's car, we finally made it to my house. Austin, being the gentleman he is, walked me to my door.
"You know Ally, you're a lot cooler than you give yourself credit for" Austin said, playfully pushing my shoulder. I giggled and pushed his shoulder as well.
"You know Austin, you're...okay I guess" I teased, causing Austin to fake offense.
"I take back what I said. You're not cool at all" Austin says as he pretends to cry. I was going to continue the joke but I ended up laughing instead. Soon enough, Austin joined me.
"Thank you Austin, for today. You're like, the best guy in the world" I said honestly. I noticed Austin cheeks turning red but just decided to ignore it. I was caught off guard when I felt two arms wrap around me. Soon enough I was being lifted into a big bear hug by Austin.
"You're really great, Ally" Austin whispered in my ear, making my stomach flutter for the millionth time that day.
Whenever Austin put me down I looked up into his eyes. None of us said anything, we just looked at each other. Before I knew it, Austin was leaning in. I'm not sure if I leaned in as well, but I do know that I was shocked and confused. Before I knew it, a pair of warm, moist lips met my own. It only lasted a couple of seconds before Austin pulled back, his eyes wide.
"Um, uh, I, ah, Ally, I'm, uh. I don't know what I, uh, was um, thinking. Um, whelp I guess I'll see you tomorrow! Tootles!" After Austin said, well more like rambled, those words, he quickly went back to his car, shaking his head on the way.
I stood there in shock and watched walk to his car. Once he got in, he looked at me and gave a sheepish smile and waved, before speeding off.
I couldn't help but smile.
Austin Moon kissed me.