Sorry it took so long. Before I begin, I want you guys to know that I changed the years to two years (like the title) because it would make no sense if it was five years. I changed a bit, here and there, of chapter 2 and 3. You guys could re-read if you want, but if not, I'll just list down the changes at the bottom. I know I said that I'd write Ally's point of view in this chapter but I've decided to make most of the chapter Austin's point of view while the rest, Ally's. Reason being, so that I can explain what happened in that two years. Just to point out, when I write their Point Of Views (POV), I'm still writing in third person.
So, without further ado, I present Two Years Chapter 4.
Austin's POV~
Austin's eyes flickered open as lightening strike and thunder crash. Austin gasps for air and sat up. He was covered with sweat even though it was cold. He reached up and rubbed his temple. He starts to breath heavily. Something Jason told him the other night really hit him.
(Flashback)
Austin: Everyone said I disappeared for Two years and only reappeared TWO YEARS ago in Miami. What happened to me?
Jason: ...
Austin: Well?
Jason: You were in a coma.
Austin: For two years?
Jason: Yeah.
Austin: That's it?
Jason: That's it. (got up and walks away)
Austin: Wait, hold up! There's something that you are not telling me!
Jason: (stops and turns slightly) There are some things that you are not ready for.
Austin: What? I'm 18! I should be ready! I AM ready!
Jason: (snapped) Don't argue with me, Austin! You MAY be 18 but you are certainly NOT ready for the truth.
Austin: You're right. I'm sorry. But.. What's so important that you won't tell me?
Jason: You're not who you think you are. Leave it at that. Goodnight.. Brother. (walks away)
Austin: (looks down and gritted his teeth)
(end of flashback)
Austin looked at the clock, 6:15a.m. Time for school. He got up and got ready and drove to Ally's. Ally's dad, Lester, answered the door.
Lester: Austin! You're back! (smiles) And you're rather early. What brings you by?
Austin: (smiles) Good morning, Mr Dawson. Is Ally home?
Lester: (smile fades) No, I'm sorry. She moved out months ago.
Austin: Do you know where she might be?
Lester: I do but you might not like it.
Austin: (got the hint) I see. Well, it's nice to see you again, sir. (fake a smile and turn around)
Lester: Austin?
Austin: Yes, sir?
Lester: Take care of yourself.
Austin: (smiles) Of course. You too, sir. (turn back around and walks away)
At Jason and Cassidy's...
Jason: (open the door) Austin.
Austin: Hey Jason. Mind if I...?
Jason: No, not at all. Please. (opens the door wider)
Austin: (walks in)
Jason: (shuts the door) Look, Austin, about the other day...
Austin: Don't worry about it. I'm here to send Cassidy to school.
Jason: Oh. Well, she usually gets out at 6:45. You're welcome to wait.
Austin: Great. (smiles and sit at the couch)
Later...
Austin: (on his laptop)
Cassidy: (walks up behind him, wrap her arms around him and kisses his cheek) Hey Blondie.
Austin: (reached up and held her hands) Hey Cass.
Cassidy: So... I heard from a little bird that you're here to send me to school.
Austin: (looks up) And who is that "little bird" of yours?
Cassidy: (smirks) Anyways... It's very sweet of you. (smiles)
Austin: Thank you. It's the least I could do. (smiles back)
Later...
Miami High...
Cassidy: Thanks for the ride. (got out then looks through the window) Aren't you coming?
Austin: Technically, I've already graduated.
Cassidy: Darn. I'm gonna miss you.
Austin: It's just school, Cass. I bet you can survive a few hours without me.
Cassidy: Fine. See you. (blew him a kiss and walks away)
Austin: (waves then turn back and saw Carter then got out of the car) Hey skater[1].
Carter: Slacker! What brings you by?
Austin: I was just dropping Cassidy off.
Carter: Oh.. Are you two an item now or what?
Austin: No but she thinks we are.
Carter: Ah... (chuckles) So... How are you? Did you talk to Jason?
Austin: Yeah. I found out that I was adopted but other than that, nothing.
Carter: So, are you like... Cassidy's driver or what?
Austin: Something like that. (chuckles)
Carter: (chuckles) Alright. I gotta go. See yah, slacker. (punches his shoulder playfully and walks away)
Austin: (smiles to himself, got in the car and found Cassidy's purse) Oh Cass... What will you do without me? (got out and went into the school) Wow.. Nothing's changed. (bumps into Ally) Dawson.. Hey.
Ally: Austin! (smiles) I'm surprised to see you.
Austin: Me too.
Ally: (points to the purse)
Austin: I drove Cass to school and she left this in my car.
Ally: Cass? (realized) Oh... You mean Cassidy Blake.
Austin: You sound like it's a bad thing. Wait a minute... Are you jealous?
Ally: What? Pfft.. Of you? No.
Austin: Ally?
Ally: Okay, fine. I am slightly jealous. I mean you used to give me rides all the time.
Austin: Yeah. That's when we were together. Besides, you have Dallas.
Ally: Yeah.. (looks down)
Austin: Um.. So.. I heard you moved in with Dallas.
Ally: How did you...?
Austin: Your dad.
Ally: Ah.. That explains it.
Bell Rang
Austin: First period bell. Gotta miss that. See you, Ally.
Ally: You're not coming?
Austin: I graduated a while back in California.
Ally: Oh.. I wish I was there to congratulate you personally. What's it like?
Austin: It was a lovely ceremony. (saw her face) You know, in some way, you were with me.
Ally: (smiles and blushes)
Austin: Take care of yourself, Dawson. (turns around and walks away)
Ally: (smiles to herself) You too, Austin. (turns around and walks to class)
During Lunch...
Ally's POV~
Ally looked around and found an empty table where Austin used to sit. Since Austin left, the table was always empty. No one would sit on it because they honour and respect Austin after what he had been through. Ally walked up and sat on the table and everyone gasped. Carter then walked up to her.
Carter: Mind if I sit here?
Ally: No. Not at all.
Carter: (sat down) Okay. What's up?
Ally: What's what?
Carter: You haven't sat here for two years and suddenly you choose to sit here? What changed your mind?
Ally: I talked to Austin today.
Carter: And?
Ally: He's with Cassidy.
Carter: What? No, he's not. They're just friends.
Ally: Turn around.
Carter: (turns around and saw them)
Austin walked into the cafeteria and heard everyone gasp. Everyone was shocked to see him. He walked up to Cassidy and hands her her purse and her kissed his cheek and hugged him tightly. He's eyes roamed the room and landed on Ally's, then Carter and he just shrugged.
Ally: Some friends, huh?
Carter: ...
Thank you so much for your patience and I'll see you next time.
Here are the changes:
1) Originally, Cassidy was in love with Austin for six years and he's only 18, so it didn't make any sense if I wrote his background. I shortened the years to around three years.
Okay, it's pretty hard for me to actually list down the changes. I could just re-read them myself but that would take too long so I'll leave it to you guys to figure it out.
