So sorry for not updating lately! I'm like the worst person ever, I know. And to be an even more terrible person, this is a really short chapter. But bare with me! I'll have another one posted soonish.

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I jumped (quite literally) into Austin's truck. Due to my shortness, it was very hard to get into Austin's very large truck.

"Why couldn't we have gone in your super awesome car again? I have so much trouble getting in this one". I mumbled as I finally buckled myself in.

"That point exactly" Austin joked, earning a glare from me.

"Jerk. So what did you tell your mom about me? That I was a loser, geek, and get beat up every day?" I asked in a joking way, but I also really wanted to know. I was hoping Mimi hadn't invited me because she felt sorry for me.

That would be embarrassing.

"Haha, no". He started dryly, obviously not happy I was bringing myself down again. After a long pause he continued. "I told her what she needed to know. That you're my best friend and you mean the world to me. Simple as that".

With his words, I swear to you no two cheeks have ever been redder than mine were at that moment. I mumbled a thanks and looked down at my feet, suddenly becoming very shy. Soon I felt a hand rest on my knee, sending shivers all throughout my body. I looked at it, and how it's thumb gently caressed the top of my knee, then I looked up to see Austin staring straight ahead at the road, a cautious smile placed delicately on his smooth face.

"It's true you know". He whispered softly, now gripping onto my knee. I nodded inaudibly and without any second thoughts, I leaned over and placed a slow, sweet kiss on Austin's cheek. I could feel him freeze up beneath my touch. I tried suppressing my smile as I pulled away, but I'm pretty sure I did a terrible job. I thanked him again before sitting properly in my seat.

"Um, uh, ummm n-no problem". He stuttered out cutely before going quiet. The rest of the ride to my house was spent in silence, besides the low murmur of the radio. When Austin pulled up to my house we both jumped out of his truck, ready to dash into my room. We were stopped short at the sound of my father's voice.

"Morning kids. What are you in such a hurry for?" He asked with a quirked eyebrow and a crooked smile.

"Oh, my bad. I completely forgot to ask you. Austin's mom invited me to go shopping with them and I was going to get ready quickly. Is that okay?" I asked, secretly happy that my dad wanted to know about my business for once.

"That's fine. Thanks for asking. Have fun guys and be safe. I want Ally home safe". He joked. Once we got into my room Austin spoke up.

"Your dad seems nice". He does, doesn't he?

"He is. I'm lucky to have him" I said thoughtfully. I went to my closet and grabbed a white t-shirt and dark blue skinny jeans.

"Do you mind turning around while I change?" I asked. Austin's face turned red as he nodded, turning his body in the other direction. I tried to change quickly. I had all of my clothes off and had only my underwear on (bare with me, this is an embarrassing part of the story to tell. I mean, I was right beside my crush and I didn't have any clothes on!) and just as I was throwing the t-shirt over my head, I knocked something off my dresser. Austin, being the gentleman he is, leaned down to pick it up.

Here comes the embarrassing part.

I had leaned down to pick it up at the same time, putting my body in the view of Austin's eyes. Slowly, his eyes trailed up my bare legs until they stopped at my black panties. His face went bright red, but I could still see a smile gracing his perfect face. And just when I though I couldn't get anymore embarrassed, the worst thing imaginable happened.

My dad walked in.

"Ally, honey-Oh my goodness Ally! You could have warned me what you guys were going to do! " He said. I was confused with his words at first, then it hit me. I was standing half naked, incredibly close to Austin. He thought we were about to-oh my goodness, he thought Austin and I were about to have sex!

As if it clicked with both of us at the same time, we jumped apart from each other.

"Dad!" "Mr. Dawson!" We yelled at the same time. "It's not what you think!" I tried explaining.

"No need to explain, I understand. You're young, Austin's young. You're beautiful, Austin's handsome. It happens. I know. I just wish I could've known what you were doing before hand so I wouldn't interrupt." And with those words, my dad left the room, leaving Austin and I stunned and our faces a nice shade of tomato. As if forgetting I was only in my underwear, Austin turned towards me.

"Does he think we were, uh, how do I ask this? Did he think we were getting at it?" He finishes lamely, and without my better judgment, I laughed.

"Getting at it?" I asked with an incredulous laugh.

"Well hey, I didn't want to make it awkward and say sex!" He tried explaining. My face went bright red again. Dang, what was with this boy and the way he could change the color in my cheeks so easily?

"I'm pretty sure it's already awkward" I stated.

"Yeah, you're right. And you should probably finish changing before you're dad suspects us anymore" He said, then I looked down to see I was still half naked.

"Turn around!" I screamed in a high pitched voice. Austin laughed, pervertedly looked me over once more, then turned around, earning a slap on the back once he was turned around.

Which in reply, he laughed again.

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I'm so sorry this was short! I just felt like you guys deserved a little something because of how terrible I've treated you. But no fears, I promise the next update will come sooner than this one! Thanks for reading!