Hey guys! So ecstatic that you guys liked the last chapter – I didn't think it was that good. Okay so here's the deal: Guys, I'm really, really, really sorry that I haven't updated in, like what, a month? Two? Three weeks? Doesn't matter. All that matters is that I'M SORRY! I'M SO INCREDIBLY, TOTALLY AND ABSOLUTELY REMORSEFUL! And to apologise and show you guys that I'm sincerely sorry – I've made this chapter longer.
Unfortunately, I spent the Christmas and New Years in Durban, South Africa without my laptop. My mom took it from me! *Cries*. I was going to take my iPad with me, but it's totally pathetic when it comes to writing documents. I felt really, really bad so I just scribbled stuff down in a notebook to upload so... yea. I really am very sorry if I irritated you guys!
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And now... chapter eight!
I Own Nothing!
Ross' POV
I rubbed my sweaty palms on my jeans again for the fifth time that day. It was so hard pretending to be Logan's boyfriend when she is shooting you death threats half the time! I didn't imagine that telling Tasha about our... um... 'relationship' would be this hard!
"Relax," Logan hissed, "And act cool!" Normally, I would have rolled my eyes and shot her a sarcastic comment if it weren't for the situation I was currently stuck in.
Logan wanted to move forward with her plan and tell everyone that we were dating. She figured that we would date for a while then she would dump me and I'd turn to Tasha for comfort. I thought it was a stupid idea, but it was stupid enough to work. So anyway, she invited everyone for a movie night at her apartment and said we'd tell them after the movie.
"Is your roommate okay with this?" I asked as I watched her put the snacks on the coffee table. Logan made a strange sound before rolling her eyes.
"That hoe? Nah, she's spending the night at a lap dancing club. Her part-time job, she says. So what movie do you want to watch?" she asked, "Got a whole cupboard of them."
Logan didn't wait for a response and walked back into the kitchen. I browsed through her collection of Blu-Ray DVDs. Avatar, Paranormal Activity 2, The Hangover, The Proposal, My Sister's Keeper, Think Like A Man, A Thousand Words, Madagascar 3, The Smurfs... I really couldn't care less what movie to pick! The doorbell rang.
"Ross can you get that?" Logan shouted. I sat up from my position, looking over the small window that separated the living room from the kitchen.
"I'm busy!" I snapped.
"I'm busier, now go get the fucking door!" Logan barked.
"You're sitting on the counter!"
"And making sure the popcorn doesn't set the house on fire now go!" Reluctantly, I got up to open the door. Set the house on fire my ass. Logan has to be the laziest girl I know.
"Hey... Ross?" Tasha quirked an eyebrow. "What are you doing here?" Of course she's the first one to come, I thought with an inward groan.
"Hanging out with my friends. What are you doing here?" I curtly asked, trying to seem aloof.
"Well what's eating at you guys?" I heard a familiar voice ask behind Tasha's small frame. I opened the door fully, to be greeted with none other than Tony.
"Nothing," Tasha said, avoiding me gaze.
"Yeah. Nothing," I muttered. "Come in."
I hope the rest of the night won't be as awkward.
Ally's POV
I knew the rest of the night would be awkward, I thought bitterly.
"One night, Austin Moon. Just one night I ask you to be civilised and you let me down-"
"Hey I am civil! It's your dad who started it!" he snapped. Despite how true that was, I was too upset to agree with him. Instead, I just crossed my arms and glowered up at him. "Austin you need to stop acting like a child."
"I'm not acting like a child!"
"Do you remember how this all started?" I shot accusingly.
Austin held his hands up in surrender, "I was just drinking! Is that a crime now?"
"It is when you decide to slobber all over the floor while you're at it. Just close your mouth for pickles' sake!" We stared each other down for a few seconds before he cracked a smile.
"You said for pickles' sake."
"Argh!"
You know, I really shouldn't be giving Austin such a hard time on this - I mean, it was mainly my dad's fault...
Flashback
"Austin, give me back my drink," I giggled, as I tried to get my drink back. Austin shook his head. "Nah. Its way too good to let it go to waste. Of course you wouldn't know that," he jokes. I somehow manage to squelch a smile and be serious. For the first few seconds, that is.
"Austin Monica Moon..." I trail off, laughing. I guess I've had more than enough of alcohol tonight. Austin gives me his famous puppy dog face. "Please..."
I sigh. "Okay." And I watch him happily chug the contents of the glass, managing to miss his mouth too many times to count, until it was empty. Yeah, that's enough alcohol for both of us tonight. But we're only tipsy, so at least getting to school won't be a problem.
"What a gentleman, draining his lady's drink without the slightest shred of guilt," my Dad said in a gruff tone. I rolled my eyes and turned around. "Dad, relax. It was just a drink."
"But that's one more drink gone, and that means that you'll want one to replace that one and I'll have to buy some more! Do you have any idea how much money that could cost me?!" he exclaims. Austin chortled. "Its okay, Mr. D..." My dad flinched at the nickname. He hates it for some apparent reason. And Austin knows it.
"I'll just cover it," he then proceeded to pull out a rolled stack of cash from his wallet. "And uh, while you're at it, buy yourself something pretty." Austin sealed the deal with a pat on the cheek for my dad. I sighed. Here we go again...
"I'm not a charity case, thank you very much," Dad snapped, slapping the numerous bills in Austin's hand. Austin raised his eyebrows. "I was just trying to be... to be... what that word is again, Als?"
"Generous," I replied in a monotone voice.
"Yeah! Generous! And if I was sending that to a charitable cause, I'd donate it to your bank account!" Here we go.
My dad's face started turning red. "Rich bastard!" He lunged for Austin, missed, and fell flat on the floor by our feet. I gasped and tried to help him out. Austin burst out laughing and only then did things get really ugly.
End Flashback
We stood in silence as I began to help Austin clean himself up. During the little... disagreement that followed, my mom had to apologise to all the guests and have them leave earlier than planned.
My only relief, though, was the fact that no one got serious injuries due to the fact that mom had enough strength to drag them up the stairs by their ears while they struggled like two little kids. I guess that's exactly what they are, but tonight... I just found that completely pathetic. I mean, it was just a drink! A damned beverage is what caused my boyfriend's nose bleed and my father's swelling jaw. Could they at least try to act their age? Apparently not.
"Ally?" Austin's voice broke when he addressed me. I look up at him for a second. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to embarrass you like that."
I give him a small, sarcastic smile. "If only you'd thought about that sooner. But you have to apologise to my parents, you know." Austin stuffed his hands into his pockets. "Yeah I know." I opened the door and wordlessly led him to the terrace outside the back, where I knew my mom and dad would be. It's where most of their serious discussions happened. Or 'good' news. You know what I mean.
My mom stood with her arms crossed, a stern expression fixed on her face. My dad sat on one of the chairs, a stubborn expression on his as he spoke.
"...There is no way in hell, Gabriella! (1) No, I'm not doing it!"
"Lester you are acting like a child!"
"He ruined my chances of impressing my bosses tonight and you say I'm to apologise?" I cleared my throat. "Mom, Dad, Austin has something he'd like to say to you."
Mom dropped her arms and took a seat beside Dad. "Go on, sweetheart," she said in a softer tone. Austin took his hands out of his pockets to scratch on the back of his neck.
"I, uh, I'm sorry for the trouble I've caused tonight and-"
"Say no more, Austin," my mother interrupted. "You shouldn't even worry about it. It was all Lester's fault," she shot at her husband. Dad scoffed but said nothing.
"No really, I just," Austin started again. My mom shook her head at us. "No, no. You two are just being too modest. Unlike somebody who will be spending the rest of his days sleeping on the couch until he apologises!" By now, Austin was smiling.
"Okay then. Night mom. Dad," I said, giving a hug to mom and waving to dad, who barely noticed. "Goodnight, dear," Mom said, hugging us both. She walked us to the car and waved us goodbye but not before pulling Austin aside and whispering something in his ear. He smirked a little and nodded.
The car ride home was silent. I would've kept it that way if it wasn't for the weird exchange between Austin and my mom that badgered at me.
"What was that all about?" I asked suddenly.
"What was what about?" Austin asked, pulling into the school car park. I removed my seatbelt and stepped out of the car. "That thing you and my mom are keeping from me," I said.
"Does it bother you?"
"No."
"Does it kill you with curiosity?" Yes.
"No."
"Does it-"
"Austin!"
"Ally!" he exclaimed, mocking my tone. "Just tell me the secret," I demanded. Austin put his hands up in surrender.
"Whoa, just calm down," he chuckled.
"Monica..."
"It's a surprise, Marie. But I promise to tell you on Saturday," he said. I groaned. I hate surprises! He knows that. Everyone knows that!
"What is it?" Austin only tapped his nose.
He's really enjoying this.
Ross' POV
Somewhere between trying to focus on the movie, trying to act like a couple with Logan, and trying to push out the sounds of Tasha and Tony whispering and giggling, I made it through. Just as the movie was ending, there was a knock on the door.
"I'll get it!" I announced, scurrying across the room and silently thanking God from saving me from more agonising time with this opportunity.
"Well aren't we a little dressy for movie night?" Ross asked, amused. Austin shot him a confused laugh. "We? You're the one in his pjs."
Ally just walked right in, kicking off her heels and flopping onto a deserted couch. I'm guessing the party did not go well. "What went wrong this time?" I asked my brother. He shrugged. "Nothing abnormal. Just a whole bunch of shit." I laughed. At least one of us had a normal evening.
"So what movie were you guys watching?" Austin asked, entering the living room. The credits had just begun rolling, but no one made an effort to move from their positions.
"Avatar," Trish replied.
"Hey, it's my favourite movie!" Austin and Logan said, making every being in the room – even Dez, who is the oblivious one – gasp in horror.
"Great. This is why aliens don't talk to us," Austin said, sitting next to Ally. I almost laughed, if it wasn't for the fact that the movie was over. That phrase alone sent shivers down my spine. Now was the time. To break the... ahem... news.
"So Logan, Ross, didn't you guys have something to tell us?" Dez enquired curiously. I put on my best (fakest) love struck look and wrap my arm around Logan's waist. The corners of Tasha's mouth turn down slightly. This just gives me a confidence boost.
"Well, Logan and I are an item now," I said, in the proudest voice I could muster. I carefully analyse the looks on everyone's faces. Austin looks disturbed. Ally looks happy. Trish looks a little unconvinced. Dez is ecstatic. Tony seems unfazed by the news. But Tasha is the one who makes my day. She was so jealous. Score.
"Really now?" Trish said, breaking the silence. Logan throws her arms around my neck. "Of course we're sure! I just love him to bits now." Just to make it effective, she glowers at everyone else in the room. "And if any of y'all lay a finger on him, I'll slaughter you." I laugh uneasily under Trish's stare.
"Oh Logan you," I coo, bopping her nose. She grins and cuddles into my chest. Wow, she is good at acting, all right.
"Aw!" Ally squeals. "That is so sweet! Oh my goodness, Austin we could double date!" she exclaimed, nudging him. "Yay," Austin replied, unconvincingly.
Yay.
(1): When I first gave Ally's mom this name, I didn't know her actual name was Poppy. If there's an episode on it, I still haven't seen it yet. Le sigh.
(2): This is actually Ross Lynch's favourite movie.
So I'm back and I'm ready to start writing for the New Year! I really hope you guys review! Oh, you guys don't have to do this, but, if you want to please nominate ASD for the competition. BUT only if you guys think it was the best. No pressure on that!
Sammie