I know that it's been a really long time. I had writers block and I was writing other fanfics. Please forgive me..
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Austin & Ally
Austin's POV~
At Austin's apartment...
Austin: (opens the door) Carter. (smiles) Hi.
Carter: (storms in)
Austin: (sarcastically) By all means.. Please come in. (shut the door and turn around) What's up?
Carter: Are you with Cassidy?
Austin: What are you talking about?
Carter: I saw you at lunch today. She was all over you.
Austin: (smirks) Are you jealous?
Carter: Wipe that smirk off your face and answer the damn question!
Austin: Geez! Alright! Fine! No, we are not dating. Cassidy just likes to make a point.
Carter: Which was what exactly?
Austin: She was trying to show that I was taken but I'm not. And besides if I were to choose between you and Cassidy, I'd choose you in a landslide.
Carter: (blushes) Really?
Austin: Yeah but the reason why I didn't choose any of you was because.. You guys are my childhood friends. The only ones who actually kept contact with after all these years. I don't want to jeopardize what we have.
Carter: (moves closer) And that is?
Austin: Friendship that will last for all our lives.
Carter: (smiles) That's pretty sweet, Austin.
Austin: (smiles) I know.. (blushes)
Carter: Alright. (Moves away) Now that you've settled the issue with me, settle it with Ally. She was pretty mad.
Austin: What makes you say that?
Carter: She sat on your table and began to sulk when she saw you two together. She was alone.
Austin: I'll talk to her.
Carter: You better! (Smiles) I gotta go. (Walks to the door)
Austin: Do I get a kiss?
Carter: In your dreams! (walks out)
Austin: (chuckles)
Ally's POV~
Ally: (opens the door of her apartment) A-Austin.. (went out and shuts the door behind her) What are you doing here?
Austin: Carter told me about... What happened. I wanted to see if you're okay.
Ally: I'm fine but um.. (whispers) How did you find me?
Austin: It wasn't hard. I just followed my heart.
Ally: (smiles then fades) Dallas would be furious if he saw you here.
Austin: Where is he anyways?
Ally: He's.. working.
Austin: Ally.. You know better than to lie to me.
Ally: (sighs) I honestly don't know. He would go off for a few days without a word then come back.
Austin: Is he cheating on you?
Ally: I don't know... I guess I've never thought about that before.
Austin: Want me to talk to him?
Ally: No, Austin. This is my problem, not yours.
Austin: Yeah.. You're right.
Ally: (checks her phone) He's coming! Go! (pushes Austin to the elevator)
Austin: Al- (elevator door closes)
Ally: (turn around)
Dallas: Ally?
Ally: Dallas! You're back!
Dallas: Yeah, I'm back. What are you doing outside?
Ally: Waiting for you. (Smiles weakly)
Dallas: (smiles) C'mon. (Enters the house)
Ally: (went in)
The next day...
Miami High..
Austin: (leaning against his car, playing with his phone, waiting for someone)
Ally: Austin! What are you doing here?
Austin: Why can't I?
Ally: (glares at him)
Austin: Okay.. I'm picking up Dez and Cassidy. Why are you so afraid to see me?
Ally: People will think something's up, you idiot!
Austin: (chuckles) Nothing's going on! It's just giving my buds a ride back. Unless... You want something to go on, I don't mind.
Ally: (Opens her mouth in shock) What... What happened to you?
Austin: It's called a change of heart. You should know since you're the one who did it. I gotta go. (walks to the entrance)
Austin's POV~
Austin: Hey Cass.
Cassidy: Austin! Surprised to see you here. What brings you by?
Austin: A special request from one Jason Moon. I'm your ride back home.
Cassidy: Ugh! Jason can be sometimes overprotective sometimes.
Austin: He only told me to send you home. But...
Cassidy: But? (face brightens)
Austin: He didn't say when. Wanna hit the mall first? Grab a bite, watch a movie.. Anything you want.
Cassidy: Anything? (smirks)
Austin: Anything.
Cassidy: (purse her lips then smiles) Let's get out of here.
Austin: Where do you have in mind?
At Austin's apartment...
Austin: (opens the door) I don't understand why you wanted to come here..
Cassidy: (walks in)
Austin: (shut the door) I mean.. It's boring here.
Cassidy: (turns him around and kisses him)
Austin: (shocked)
Cassidy: (wraps her arms around his neck and pulls away) Tell me that's not boring.
Austin: Um.. I..
Cassidy: (leans in)
Austin: Cass...
Cassidy: (kisses his lips gently and passionately)
Austin: (kisses back)
Austin's eyes flickered open and he shot out of bed and fell on the floor. After a few seconds, he finally recalled what happen. He looked at his bed and saw Cassidy and he panicked and looked away. Austin grabbed his clothes, quickly wore them and snuck out without waking Cassidy up. He quickly dialed Jason's number.
Austin: Hey Jase. I... I'm in trouble, bro.
Later...
Jason: What?!
Austin: I never meant for it to happen! I swear!
Jason: So, where is she?
Austin: Back at my place. I asked Dez to watch her.
Jason: So, what are you gonna do? You can't just leave and ignore her, she'll be heartbroken.
Austin: I know... That's why I asked for your help.
Jason: What am I supposed to do? You slept with her, not me.
Austin: I gotta go.
At the park...
Austin: (sitting on a swing)
Carter: Hey, I got your message. (sat on the swing beside) What's up?
Austin: I'm in trouble, Car. I don't know what to do...
Carter: What do you want to do?
Austin: I can't run, I can't hide... What am I supposed to do?
Carter: All I can say is... Follow what your heart tells you to do and you won't go wrong.
Austin: (smiles slightly) Thank you, Carter.
Carter: (held his hand and smiles back) Always.
At Austin's...
Austin: (snuck back in quietly)
Cassidy: Austin Monica Moon! Where have you been!?
Austin: (spun around) Cass! You're awake...
Cassidy: Yeah, I'm awake. And how dare you leave without a word and send Dez to watch over me like I'm some pet.
Austin: Cassidy, I can explain..
Cassidy: Can you?
Austin: No, not really but I can tell you that I was just talking to Jason. I didn't want you to be alone so I sent Dez. By the way, where is he?
Cassidy: I sent him home.
Austin: Listen Cass... (felt his phone vibrate and answered it) Now's not a good time.
Carter: Aus..tin? (sniffs)
Austin: Carter? (looks at Cassidy) What's wrong? (points his index finger, signalling to him a moment)
Carter: Shane... He...
Austin: I'm on my way! (hangs up) Cass, I would love to continue this conversation but Carter's in trouble. She needs me!
Cassidy: Fine. But we're not done here!
Austin: Thank you! (ran to the door) When I get back, I expect you to be back home at Jason's. Okay?
Cassidy: Fine!
Austin: Thank you. Be safe. (ran out)
Carter's...
Austin: (knocks on the door) Carter? (kicked the door open) CARTER! (searched the house and found her on the floor of her room, crying) Oh god.. (went to her and saw her naked and wrapped his jacket around her, covering her) Shh.. I'm here.
Carter: (hugs him and cries on his shoulder)
Austin: (hugs back) Shh... Let's get you out of here.
Later... At Austin's...
Austin: (hands her a cup of cocoa) What happened, Carter?
Carter: Shane, he... he came over, he said he wanted to get back together. I said no then all of a sudden, he starts beating me. It hurts, Austin.
Austin: That's it! (got up) I'm gonna kill him!
Carter: No offence Austin, but he'll beat you to a pulp.
Austin: Yeah, you're right. Dang it.
Carter: (chuckles but winced in pain) Ow! I think I broke a rib.
Austin: I'm getting you to a hospital!
Carter: No! He'll find me. Let me stay here with you. I'm safer here.
Austin: But you told me that he'll beat me to a pulp.
Carter: Yes but he doesn't know that you moved out of Jason's. Please.
Austin: Alright.
Carter: Thank you.
Austin: Anytime.
Carter: (kisses his lips lightly then pulled away and smiles)
Austin: (smiles)
Then there was a knock on the door that interrupted their "moment". Austin opened the door, revealing Cassidy.
Austin: Cassidy? I thought I told you to go home.
Cassidy: You freaking liar!
Austin: What?
Cassidy: (saw Carter at the back) What's Carter doing here?
Austin: She's been through a lot. I let her stay until she gets better.
Cassidy: You didn't do that with me.
Austin: Cass, you have no right to be jealous.
Cassidy: I have every right to be jealous! Austin, you're mine, not hers.
Austin: I was never yours!
Cassidy: What about that night? Didn't it mean anything to you?
Austin: Last night was a mistake. I never wanted it to happen because I didn't want to come to this. You being jealous over a lot of things. I get it, you've waited a really long time but I'm not the guy you're looking for.
Cassidy: You're right. You're better than the guys I look for. You're perfect.
Austin: Cassidy... You're only lying to yourself.
Cassidy: I don't know what you're talking about.
Austin: I know you have feelings for Jason. He cares for you too.
Cassidy: Yeah, like a sister.
Austin: No, there's more to it. He only told you that because he knew about us. He wanted to give us a shot. But I believe that you guys make a better couple. He's waiting for you.
Cassidy: But it's illegal. I'm only 17.
Austin: Yes but... You're turning 18 next week. Go, be with him. Don't drown yourself with your own lies.
Cassidy: Thank you, Austin and I'm sorry. For causing trouble.
Austin: No trouble. Go.
Cassidy: (smiles and kisses his cheek then left)
Austin: (shut the door)
Carter: That was... something.
Austin: Yeah...
Carter: Goodnight, Austin.
Austin: Goodnight.
Carter: (got up slowly and walked to the guest room)
Austin: (watches her leave then went to his room)
The next day...
Miami High...
Austin: (leaning against his car, waiting)
Ally: Hey Austin.
Austin: Ally? Surprised to see you talking to me. What? No Dallas?
Ally: No. He had to go off, again.
Austin: I missed you.
Ally: I missed you too.
Austin: This is the longest time we've been apart. Last time, we were inseparable.
Ally: That we were.
Austin: You want to have dinner with me? Catch up and everything.
Ally: I'd like that. (smiles)
Austin: (smiles back)
Ally: I.. gotta go.
Austin: Alright. Pick you up at.. say.. 7?
Ally: See you then. (walks away)
Austin: (smiles)
Carter: (walks up to him) Hey.
Austin: Hey. You ready to go?
Carter: Yeah.
Later...
Ally: I had a really great time today, Austin.
Austin: Me too. Just to be clear.. This isn't a date..
Ally: (disappointed but doesn't show) I know..
Austin: It's just that.. I don't want Dallas to get the wrong idea.
Ally: (fake smiles) Y-yeah..
Austin: So... When's graduation?
Ally: Tomorrow. Are you gonna be there?
Austin: I wouldn't miss it for the world. (Smiles)
Ally: (smiles back then looks at her phone and smile fades) Oh no...
Austin: What?
Ally: Dallas's home.
Austin: Oh... Would you at least let me send you home?
Ally: You bet.
Back at Ally's apartment...
Ally: You should go. Dallas.. Doesn't really like you.
Austin: So?
Ally: He'll hurt you. (touches his chest) I don't want to see you hurt.
Austin: (took her hand and saw bruises on her wrist hiding behind her cuffs and braceletts) Did he hurt you?
Ally: (nodded) It was because I defended you.
Austin: Why would you risk yourself to protect me?
Ally: Because I still love you.
Austin: Then why did you stay with him?
Ally: So he wouldn't hurt you even more. Plus you were with Cassidy.
Austin: (looks down then back up) Cassidy was a mistake. Carter tried to warn me about her but I didn't listen.
Ally: Then why did you choose her instead of Carter?
Austin: She reminded me of you. And.. I don't want to risk my friendship with Carter.
Ally: (smiles slightly)
Ally: (heard screams inside followed by shouting) That sounds like..
Austin: (Eyes widen) Carter! (kicks the door open) Carter! (Went upstairs and saw Dallas raping Carter) Leave her alone! (rips Dallas off her and starts fighting with punches)
Ally: (walks in and burst into tears) Oh my god..
Austin: (up against the wall) Ally! Get Carter out of here!
Carter: (sobbing)
Ally: (helped Carter up and out) Here.. (wraps a blanket around Carter)
Then there was sounds of breaking of windows. Ally screamed when she saw something fall through the window. She went closer then there was a knock on the door.
Ally: Carter.. Stay behind me..
Carter: (did as she was told)
Ally: (opens the door and screams)
Carter: (hid behind Ally)
Ally: (took a closer look) Austin?
Austin: (smiles then collapses)
Ally: AUSTIN!
Later..
Austin: (woke up with a jerk) Carter! Carter!
Carter: I'm here, Austin. I'm safe.
Austin: (cups her face with his left hand) I'm glad you're safe. (Wipes her dried tears) I'm sorry you had to go through that. (Took back his hand)
Carter: (puts her hand on his lap) Thanks to you, I won't have to go through that ever again. (Smiles) Thank you.
Austin: (smiles) Always.
Carter: (pulls him in for a hug)
Austin: Tssk.. Ah... Ouch..
Carter: (stops) Sorry.
Austin: It's fine. (Took her hand and kissed it)
Ally: Hey.
Austin: (pulls away)
Ally: (walks in and put a wet towel on Austin's wounds and wipes them clean) How are you feeling?
Austin: Honestly? I feel like I could do anything now even though I'm in pain.
Ally: Why did you throw him out the window?
Austin: I didn't. He did but I was fast enough to bring him with me. Don't worry. He survived the fall.
Ally: Well, I'm glad you're okay. (Looks at her finger) Looks like I won't be needing this anymore. (Took the engagement ring off and tossed it on the table and smiles at Austin)
Austin: (grins)
Ally: (took and held his hand) Promise me you won't do a stunt like that ever again? It could kill you. And if it doesn't, I, will kill you.
Austin: (chuckles and smiles) I promise.
Ally: Alrighty then. You and Carter are staying over.
Carter: No, you don't have to, Ally.
Ally: Yes, I do. You were raped in my own house and I won't take no for an answer.
Austin: (looks at Carter)
Carter: Alright then.
How's the chapter? I made it long for you guys. I'm so sorry for not updating.