Author's Notes: I can't believe this is the third chapter! Thank you for all your reviews and for motivating me to update :') For the reviewer that asked if Ally was a princess: No, Ally is not a princess. She lives in a wealthy family. Keep in mind that this is not a present day fic. Kind of like Titanic (quoted from Louder4Life) and Pride and Prejudice (quoted from a butthole). In this story, it is a monarch government, meaning the "President" is a Queen. This is fiction and an Alternate Universe, hence NOT all of it is real. Anywhoo! Austin Moon makes an appearance in this chapter. Read on, lovelies.
Note to winkawinkamika: Here's the next chapter, woman. Have patience and thanks for being this story's number 1 supporter, even if you resorted into threatening me with your sharp buttocks and off-key singing.
Disclaimer: I don not own Ms. Lindsey's novel and the Austin and Ally characters.
Warnings: a bit OOC and some negative views from little golden toes and goose-pickle [if you got those references, high five]
Chapter 3
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Kyle Moon sat on his comfy chair, moodily staring out at the window of his study. He was brooding about his brother, Austin, for Kyle had never understood him. Austin had been a silent, withdrawn child, and living with their father these past years had not improved his disposition.
Austin had been discontent since returning to London a year ago from Kyle's wedding. Kyle had talked Austin into staying in England, hoping Austin would find a wife for himself, settle down, and start a family. But, Austin had become a barbarian after living with their father in the desert for so long. Kyle and his wife, Alexis, had introduced many young women to Austin but he only shunned them all.
Kyle simply couldn't understand Austin's attitude. He knew Austin could be charming and polite if he chose to be, for he had treated Alexis with utmost respect. But, Austin just didn't give a damn with what society thought of him. He refused to play the gentleman, no matter how it embarrassed Kyle.
Kyle recalled last night's events, shaking his head at the memory of Austin throwing a fit when he informed him about tonight's ball.
"If you are planning on setting me up with more of this society's prissy misses, I swear, I would leave this town for good!" Austin shouted at Kyle, pacing back and forth angrily. "Listen here, little brother, and listen good. I could damn well get a woman whenever I want to, and if I do, it will only be for a night's pleasure with no strings attached. When will you get that through your damn thick head?!"
Kyle had scoffed back, rolling his eyes at his brother's disgusting ways. " And what if you fall in love? Will you ever get married?"
Austin laughed boisterously at the mention of him ever getting married or falling in love. "Me, fall in love? Well, I shall humor you then, little brother. If I do fall in love, then that is when I will finally marry."
Kyle smiled triumphantly, hearing those words from Austin was like wet firewood actually burning.
"Wipe that stupid smile off your face, you fool. Don't get your hopes up. I have seen what this town has to offer and so far, I am not impressed."
Well, Austin might be surprised at the ball tonight, Kyle thought, smiling to himself. He jumped out of his chair and ran upstairs three at a time. He was in a ecstatic mood as he knocked loudly on his brother's door. Without waiting for a response, Kyle stuck his head inside and saw Austin just sitting up on his bed, wiping the sleep from his eyes.
"It's time to get dressed, old man," Kyle said mischievously. "And wear your best tux. You want to charm all the ladies, don't you?" Kyle closed the door swiftly as a pillow slammed against it. He laughed loudly as he went down the hall to his room.
"What's so amusing, Kyle?" Alexis asked as he came into their room still laughing.
"I think Austin will meet his downfall, tonight at the ball," Kyle answered, a grin was plastered on his face as he picked up his wife and swung her in circles.
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Austin Moon was annoyed. Yesterday, he had an argument with his brother about women and marriage, and now Kyle was at it again.
"Look at all the beauties you can choose from in this ballroom," his brother was saying with a twinkle in his brown eyes. "It's about time you settle down and give the Moons a heir."
Austin shot Kyle a murderous glare and slapped the back of his still laughing brother's head.
"Oww! What was—"
"Kyle, you bastard. Shut your trap and leave me the hell alone," Austin growled, his dark brown eyes glowered, sending chills down his brother's spine.
"But, Aus—"
"Do you expect me to pick a wife from one of these simpleminded hussies of society?" Austin said sarcastically, once again interrupting Kyle. There's not one here I would care to invite into my bedroom."
"Why, you disgu—"
"Kyle, Austin? What are you both doing there, standing like awkward men?" Alexis said, coming up to them.
Kyle quietly sulked to himself, aggravated that he was once again interrupted.
"Shame on you, Kyle, for keeping Austin away from all these pretty, young women," Alexis tutted her husband, then putting her arm around Kyle's.
It always amused Austin when Alexis referred to girls her own age as "young things." Alexis barely turned twenty and she was very lovely, with big cat-like eyes and light brown hair. Kyle had married her only last year.
Austin replied teasingly, "When I find a woman as lovely as you are, Alexis, I will be more than happy to waltz the night away."
Just then, Austin saw a woman, standing only three feet away. She was vision! He didn't know a woman could be that beautiful. She glanced at him before turning away, but in that moment, her image was etched in his mind forever.
Her eyes fascinated him—dark rings of brown, surrounding caramel brown centers. Her hair was a dark mass of elegant curls, framing her face. Her nose was straight and narrow—her lips, soft and alluring and made to be kissed. She wore a red satin ballgown. Her rounded breasts swelled above the sweetheart neckline of her dress. On her waist was a belt, bedazzled with rhinestones, emphasizing her slim waist. She was perfection.
Austin's gaze was interrupted by Kyle's hand, waving back and forth before his eyes. He finally looked at his grinning brother.
"Have you gone mad?" Kyle laughed,"or is it Miss Dawson who has caught your eye?"
Austin grinned back at his brother, finally glad, for once, of Kyle's scheming ways.
"Miss Allyson Dawson is currently staying at the Maranos with her uncle, Dez Worthy." If you deem her worthy of your time, would you like to meet her?"
Austin let out a chuckle and his lips curled up into a smirk. "Do you even have to ask, little brother?"
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Ally noticed a blonde man staring rudely at her. She had overheard him earlier insulting all the young women in the room. She thought back to the night of her first ball and remembered some ladies talking about an ill-mannered man that was oh—so heavenly. She looked back at him and she had to admit, the man was attractive. Really attractive, like he was some deity that graced the earth with his god like looks. Ally shook her head, ridding of such thoughts. She reminded herself that she lived a secluded life and have only met a few men. Ally noticed that the blonde man was coming toward her so she quickly turned and away and looked for Dez.
She found Dez by the refreshments, contently drinking his wine.
"Dez, would you come with me to the garden? It is awfully hot in here."
Dez smiled and held her arm around Dez's when she was stopped by a voice behind her.
"Miss Allyson Dawson."
Ally had no choice but to turn around. She looked up and saw a couple with the rude man from earlier. She caught the blonde man's stare and she was spell-bounded by his intense brown eyes, with hundreds of honey brown flecks in them. It seemed an eternity before she heard voices again.
"Miss Dawson, we met at the park yesterday—you mentioned you will be attending this ball. You do remember, don't you?"
Ally finally looked away from the handsome stranger's eyes and looked at the owner of the voice: the other man who had his wife, presumably, clinging to his arm. She racked her brain for yesterday's events and her eyes lit up when she finally remembered the pair.
"Oh my, yes, I do! I do remember. Kyle and Alexis Moon, if I remembered correctly?"
Kyle smiled and replied, "That is right, Miss Dawson," he paused and looked at the other man, "I would like to introduce you to my brother, Austin Moon." Kyle gestured to the man named "Austin Moon" and continued, "Mr. Worthy, Miss Dawson—my brother, Austin Moon."
Austin Moon shook Dez's hand, then kissed Ally's hand lightly, sending shivers up her arms.
"Miss Dawson, , I would be more than honored if you would agree to have the next dance with me," Austin Moon said, without letting go of her hand.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Moon, but, my uncle and I were just about to leave for a stroll in the garden. It's so stifling hot in here." The words that came out her own mouth shocked Ally. She internally questioned her actions. Why was she explaining herself to this ass?
"Then you must let me escort you, with your uncle's consent, of course." Austin looked at Dez, smiling.
"Certainly, Mr. Moon. I have just seen an acquaintance who I would like to catch up with," Dez answered, taking his niece's hands off his arm and giving it to Austin. "You will be doing me of service, so you two go along now."
Ally sent her uncle a shocked looked, then glaring at him. How could he?! She thought, angrily. But, Austin Moon was already leading her though the crowd and towards the door leading to the garden. When they stepped outside, Ally immediately withdrew her hand from his. They both walked a few paces, with Ally walking faster than her companion.
"Allyson, your name is enchanting," Ally heard Austin's deep voice say from behind her. "Is the heat your way of getting me outside, alone?" Ally heard Austin's chuckle and it did not amuse her one bit.
She turned to face him very slowly with her hands on her hips and sparks flying from her eyes. Irritation and anger radiated off the petite girl's body.
"You insufferable, cad! How dare you? Your ego astounds me. Are you sure that this "simpleminded hussy of society" is worthy enough to invite into your bedroom?"
Ally missed the shocked look on Austin's face when she turned around and stalked back into the ballroom. She also missed the slow grin that replaced the shocked look.
I'll be damned damned, he thought, shaking his head. She was no "simpleminded hussy of society." She's a little spitfire. He closed his eyes and saw her before him, and he knew that he must have her. But, he certainly was off to a bad start, for she had taken an immediate dislike on him. Well, he wouldn't give up. One way or another, he would have her.
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Austin walked back into the ballroom to find Ally with her uncle. He watched her all night, but she managed to avoid meeting his eyes. He decided to keep his distance, for there was no point in making matters worse than they already were. He would give her a chance to calm down tonight, and start anew tomorrow. Oh yes, it was far from over.
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