3 days later...

Austin's POV

"You're such a fucking idiot, Austin! Did you really think using Audrey was the best idea?" I laid my head down between my knees. I should've known it was a stupid idea, I did know it was a stupid idea. Then why did I go along with it? To hope that Ally would finally admit her feelings for me? I figured she liked me from the longing glances, the way she always blushed towards me but for some reason I always felt as is there was something holding her back... And then he came to that stupid fucking party! Why did Cassidy have to invite him. Let alone, why did he have to go after my Ally! I paused, "Well I understand why he would... She's a beautiful girl who's grown into a woman. Who happened to come to a party without a date... Anyone could've tried their luck with her and he was the one who did. Of all people." I grimaced at the thought of the two of their faces inches apart. "I WILL make her realize I'm the one who she belongs with, regardless of what I have to do!"

After showering and getting ready for school, I marched downstairs determined to make Ally Dawson realize I'm the one for her.

Ally's POV

Walking into school I felt a certain unease about the day, or rather I've been feeling really anxious ever since Ryder left my house a few days ago... He hasn't texted or called me back. Not that we were anything other than friends helping make the guy I like jealous, right?... I sighed. Trish raised her eyebrow at me, "What gives?" she questioned standing in front of me. I glanced down, "I don't know, Trish... I-" I was interrupted by a hand covering my eyes. "Guess who?" came a familiar voice. Austin. My stomach did a sudden flip flop, I couldn't help the smile that spread across my face. He removed his hand from my eyes and I turned to see him. He was dressed in a black v-neck fitted shirt and dark blue faded jeans with semi-destressed holes every now and then. His hair was messily fussed with, all in all he looked his beautiful self. "Ally!" Austin said, snapping his fingers in front of my face. I blinked, "Huh?" I asked, blushing. Off in the distance I heard Trish say she'd catch up with me later.

Austin smiled, "Something have your attention?" he asked slyly, stepping just a tad closer. I swallowed, my eyes glancing around the hallway that was still crowded with students. "I'm focused on you, silly." "Really focused on you, actually..." His smile returned, "Well I have a surprise for you." he said, reaching down to his backpack to pull out a jar of pickles. My eyes widened as excitement erupted through me. "You got me pickles?!" I jumped up and down excitedly. Taking the pickles ,I placed them inside my locker for safe keeping. Turning around, I noticed Austin looked uncomfortable. "Are you okay, Austin?" I asked, reaching to touch his forehead. After checking for any signs of illness, I relaxed a little. He swallowed and but shook his head. I opened my mouth to speak but he beat me to it, "Look. I know I haven't been the best of friend lately, or around really at all... But I do care about you, a lot. Things just seem different between us and I'm not quite sure how yet, but I don't want to ever lose you." My heart swelled, "You won't Austin, no matter what happens."

Austin pulled me into a hug, his arms circling around me with ease. I relaxed into him, him supporting all of my weight. His head rested on my shoulder, "I could stay like this forever." he whispered against my ear, I blushed. "I could too..."

After heading to class, Austin and I paired back up to study for the upcoming Geometry exam. "You still have to study outside of school!" Mrs. Ortega announced to the class, dismissing us off with our partners. Austin and I moved towards the back of the class so that we'd have less of a distraction. In the back of the room, a thought popped in my head. "What if I mess with Austin?... He wouldn't be expecting it and it surely would catch him off guard... But, what about Ryder..." "Ally?"

"Yeah?" I replied, looking at Austin, his hand rested on my knee. "You alright? You were staring off into space." his eyes narrowed with worry. I nodded my head, and smiled. "Yes, I was just lost in my thoughts is all." I gave him a sheepish grin. It was the truth after all. His studied me, "About what?" I swallowed, suddenly nervous about telling him the truth... Or part of the truth...

"Of what all we could do back here without getting caught..." I whispered, as I leaned towards his ear, making sure my breath fanned across his neck. He shivered, "What do you mean?" he squeaked out. I chuckled, liking the way I can make him nervous. "By doing this." I whispered, as I softly kissed his neck, just below his ear lobe. He gasped softly from the touch, I pulled back satisfied of my work. His face was the color of a tomato, I giggled. The rest of the class period flew by in a blur, except I couldn't shake the feeling that Ryder would be upset with me. After all, this was the plan right? To mess with him, to make him want me. If that was the case, then why do I feel this way? And did I hear a phone camera go off earlier?...

I shook my head, "I'm just being paranoid." I thought, and carried on with my day.

A/N:

I understand that some of you may or may not like Ryder. And while I agree that it is your opinion

I wanted to say that he was meant to be at the party. He's meant to make Ally confused of her feelings, especially for Austin.

Not saying she doesn't like Austin, she does. But she's beginning to question herself about Ryder as well. A love triangle if you will.

Ryder is new, Ally doesn't know much about him. Austin is familiar and she knows him like the back of her hand, she's going to be torn between the two. Regardless, I enjoy reading reviews whether good or bad. Stay tuned. Any suggestions, leave in a review please. :D