Camp Heartache Chapter 3, an austin & ally fanfic

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"Austin!" I shouted as panic filled my voice.

I violently shook his arm, trying to get his attention.

"What?" he asked, completely clueless.

"Your marsh mellow is on fire!" I exclaimed.

"Oh shi-" he silently cursed, but stopped himself before he could finish.

Everyone laughed as we watched him start to frantically panic. He brought the marsh mellow out of its burning state within a few seconds, managing to extinguish the small flame with a couple puffs of his breath. A black, charred, sticky ball of sugar was the after results of his, and a big, fluffy, golden one was the end result of mine.

It was obvious who won.

"Looks like Ally is clearly the winner." Bea announced.

I high-fived Megan and Bea as we cheered in celebration of my winning.

"You totally got lucky!" he defended.

"It's ok, Austin." I sympathized, placing my hand on his knee and rubbing it slightly.

He was sadder than I expected him to be. His smile had suddenly faded, and had been replaced with a frown. Austin hardly ever frowned. My heart sank down into my stomach when I looked at him. No one else at the fire seemed to notice but me. They were all busy talking about something else.

"Here." I whispered in his ear as I got an idea.

I grabbed two graham crackers and piece of chocolate for my impaled marsh mellow. I quickly made a s'more, allowing the gooey insides to ooze out between the crackers and chocolate. All while I did this he watched intently but looked super confused.

"Open up." I demanded.

His nose scrunched upward and his eyebrows knitted together in confusion.

"Eat the s'more already or else I'm going to." I explained as thoroughly as I could.

He looked hesitant at first, but he didn't put up a fight when I brought the sticky sweet goodness close enough for him to bite. I watched as his perfect pearly white teeth sunk in and his big, probably really soft lips closed around it, allowing his taste buds to meet with the treat as I fed it to him. He couldn't hold his frown because he instantly was smiling and trying to hold in his laugh.

"You're still always a winner in my heart." I smiled.

He had the s'more in his own hands now, me no longer feeding it to him. The camp fire light really brought out his features. His cheeks were the same warm glow as the fire and I could see my own reflection in his big, chocolate brown eyes. His dimples were my favorite though. They really stood out from all his handsome features in the light.

"Thanks Ally." He smiled back.

"Now give me some of that." I demanded.

He chuckled but I was being serious. I reached over to grab it in my hands but Austin pulled it away.

"Austin." I huffed.

"Open up." He winked.

He was kidding, right?

We had an intense stare down for a good minute on whether I was going to or not. I'm pretty sure he was winning because I could feel the giggles coming. I kind of just gave up because I realized that this is the only way I'm going to get that s'more. I felt so silly but I did it anyways, opening my mouth up slightly annoyed. I took a bite of what was still left, and instantly moaned in satisfaction at the taste. I looked up at Austin to find him staring at me.

"What?" I asked confused, my mouth still full of food.

He waited for me to chew and swallow before responding.

"You have a little bit of marsh mellow right there." He answered as he pointed it out.

"Oh." I said a little embarrassed.

Suddenly he wetted the pad of his thumb with his tongue and brought it down to my face. He rubbed just above my lip, removing the marsh mellow for me. A million thoughts were racing through my mind as he did so. I felt a spark when he touched my upper lip and my heart was going a hundred miles faster now. I wasn't sure if it was the fact that our bodies were so close or just because I was suddenly so nervous. I'm sure he could sense how tense I had become as I watched him whip the little mess away. Anyone could sense it. I mainly tried to focus on maintaining regular, steady breathing but even that was difficult. The worst part is that I don't know why I'm getting so flustered. It was just Austin. He and I have been friends for years so this shouldn't be bothering me like it is. What got me the most is that when he finished, he brushed his thumb down both my upper and lower lip before removing all contact from them. His rough thumb against my soft lips sent a tingling sensation all over my body. That definitely isn't supposed to happen with your best friend.

"There. Good as new." He smiled.

Of course! He just had to add in a cute smile to the mess. So we weren't going to talk about what just happen? Thank goodness because I don't know what is wrong with me tonight.

"Uh, thanks." I smiled back nervously.

I found that everyone around the fire was still invested in whatever it was that they were talking about. I was kind of glad no one was watching me act like an idiot.

"You know," Austin starts, whispering in my ear.

How had we gotten so close together again?

"We still have to do our first night of camp tradition." He finished, his voice still hushed.

I don't know why he was saying it so quiet. His hot breath tickled my skin as I comprehended what he was suggesting.

"Austin, aren't we getting a little old for that?" I asked.

"Never." He gasped.

He seemed so shocked that I would even think that let alone say it out loud. I couldn't help but laugh a little at him. Since we were thirteen every first night back we would steal a canoe and take it out on the lake for a little bit. The first time we did it just for fun and to be rebellious but it kind of stuck since then. We were older and more mature now but I guess Austin wasn't going to let that stop us.

"What are you saying then?" I asked.

"I'm saying lets ditch the camp fire and go down to the lake." He insisted excitedly.

I bit my lip unsure.

"I don't know, Austin." I hesitated.

"C'mon. Do it for me." He whispered in my ear again.

He really knew how to convince me. There was something in his voice that wouldn't allow me to say no. And he was really working the puppy dog eyes.

"Fine!" I rolled my eyes.

Austin and I stood up and immediately everyone turned to look at us.

"Ally and I are going for a walk and then calling it a night." Austin explained as they gave us questioning looks.

Megan and Bea looked at each other and then at Austin and I a few questioning times. I think they could suspect that us going on a random walk alone was weird. I really didn't want them to get the wrong idea and I know that they will continuously bother me until they get answers but luckily they didn't say anything. Tomorrow would be a different story.

"Ok. Have a good night." Josh said.

"See you guys tomorrow." I said to them before we hurried our way to the lake.

We walked in silence for a minute before he spoke up.

"I'm surprised they let us go so easily." He commented.

"Oh Megan and Bea may not have said anything but I know them and tomorrow all they're going to do is bombard me with questions." I told him.

No one knew about our tradition but us. I liked that it was our little secret and I want it to stay that way.

"You'll be fine. Now c'mon!" he said excitedly.

He grabbed my hand and started running to the canoes, pulling me behind him. I probably read way into the fact that he was holding my hand. I mean it meant nothing but there was still something about it that made me smile.

"We could get in a lot of trouble for doing this you know." I pointed out as he helped me in to the canoe.

I placed both my hands on his shoulders and he held my waist as I stepped in. I stumbled a little, losing my balance when I got in. I gasped and let out a small scream but Austin pulled me in close to his chest, allowing me to regain my balance. I let out a huge breath of relief and squeezed his shoulders tightly before letting go and sitting down.

"Only if we get caught." He added and smirked.

I shook my head at him and smiled. He used both paddles to get us away from the dock. What we were doing was against many camp rules: canoeing without life jackets, a boy and girl alone with no super vision, being in the lake at night and probably a few others.

I offered to help him paddle but he refused to let me. Sometimes I think he did it just to show off. I watched him do all the work in nothing but the moonlight. He stopped when we were at the center point of the lake, the canoe now at a standstill with the water. Suddenly I felt the goose bumps on my arms and legs and I couldn't stop the shiver that went up my back. Austin saw even though I tried to hide the fact that I was cold. I guess when you're in a skirt and crop top and away from the fire you feel the cool summer night effects. Silly me for not bringing a sweater or jacket of some sorts.

"Here. Take my sweater." He told rather than asked me.

I guess no wasn't an option for me. There was no point in trying to protest because Austin always won when it came to these things. He placed his favorite hoodie across my shoulders, letting it cover my bare arms. It was clearly way too big for me, but that's what made it ten times better. I could already feel the goose bumps in my arms going away. His sweater was warming more than just my upper body because I could feel my heart melting if that was even possible.

"Thanks Austin but aren't you going to get cold too?" I asked.

"I'll be fine." He convinced.

I looked up at the night sky, finally able to see all the stars. They're so beautiful and mesmerizing and just so breath taking. I don't know how long I was looking at the sky for but when I looked over at Austin he was staring at me.

"What?" I asked sheepishly.

"I just love how you love the stars so much. I forget all these little things when we're apart for so long." He admits.

I try to hide my blush when he said that.

"It's just you can't see the stars in the city like you can here. It's a shame because they're so beautiful. It's one of the reasons why I love coming here. I only really get to see them like this once a year. I kind of live for this moment." I told him.

He doesn't say anything and he just looks at me. Oh god did I embarrass myself for the hundredth time today or?

"I know it sounds silly. They're probably just another thing in the sky to you." I shook my head at myself.

"No. It's not silly. I just don't view them as highly as you do I guess. I mean yeah, a star can be pretty but so can people and many other things." He stated.

What could possibly be better than the stars?!

"Like who?" I asked curiously.

"Like you." he answered casually.

Are hearts supposed to stop because mine just did. Words caught in my throat and all I could do was look at him like an idiot. He just called me pretty right? Well not technically but still. Guys call their best girl friends pretty. Yeah. It means nothing. It was just a casual compliment from Austin, your best friend.

"Oh. That's uh sweet Austin but I'm most definitely not." I said looking at anything but him.

"Ally, look at me." He demanded.

I turned my eyes from the dark, moon lit water to his face.

"You are gorgeous, I mean it. I have the most beautiful best friend in the world! It's a compliment, so take it ok." He said, totally serious.

"Thanks." I smiled.

"I'm so excited for this summer. And I'm glad I'm spending it with you." he stated.

"Me too." I agreed.

For a moment we said nothing, and just enjoyed each other's company, but then I heard something. I turned my head in the direction it was coming from and then looked at Austin.

"Austin, did you hear that?" I asked.

I was getting scared and I gripped his arm tightly out of fear.

"Hear what?" he asked confused.

"Let's just head back." I said.

He still looked at me confused.

"Please." I begged with fear quivered in my voice.

"Alright." He agreed in defeat.

As we paddled in I heard another sound. It was clearer this time because we were closer and if my estimates were true then this wasn't going to end well. It sounded like voices and if they belonged to any camp leaders we were in so much trouble.

"Don't worry." He told me as if he were able to read my thoughts.

We reached the dock quickly but the voices had become louder and more frequent. When he was helping me out of the canoe, a flash light had been turned on and people could be seen now. We tried to scurry out of view but the flash light caught my leg in its path of viewing.

"Who's over there?" a familiar voiced yelled.

It was Ms. Kelsey!

Suddenly Austin grabbed my arm and pulled me in the opposite direction. We ran to what look like some voices but I couldn't tell in the dark and with Austin blocking my view.

"Is anyone out here?" she shouted.

He yanked me down so we were crouching above the ground, the bushes as our barrier. His hand pressed against my mouth, stopping the gasp he knew would leave my mouth and signaling for me to be quiet.

The light got brighter on the bushes which meant she was getting closer to us. His hand had yet to leave my mouth but it was safer for both of us there anyways. My steady breathing turned into nervous panting as the sound of her footsteps on the grass got louder. I was sure she was a meter away from us when she stopped, and moved her light back and forth across the distance. I held my breath all together. If I made even the smallest of noises right now we'd be toast. It was about a minute of pure silence before we heard the footsteps head back in the direction they came from. Austin and I waited a few moments before we let out relieved breaths. She was gone and we made it out alive. I went to say something but my words were muffled by his hand.

"Oh sorry." He apologized.

Immediately he removed his warm hand away from my lips.

"That was really close." I repeated.

"I think its safe now." he said.

"I knew this was a bad idea." I told him as we started walking back.

"Hey, we didn't get caught! You never have to worry when you're with Austin Moon." He said.

"I think all the fresh air is getting to that pretty little head of yours because last time I checked we were this close to ruining all of our fun this summer." I stated, showing the smallest gap of space between my thumb and finger to demonstrate.

"You my friend, need to stop worrying so much." He commented as casually put his arm around my shoulder.

He shook me a little as we walked and on the outside I was annoyed, but somewhere deep down I didn't want his arm to leave my shoulders. I leant in to his side a little before he removed his arm from me.

"Just wait. One day you aren't going to get so lucky and then I'm going to say I told you show." I said.

"Whatever." He defended.

We were back at my cabin now but I didn't want him to go.

"I had an awesome first night back. Thanks Ally." He said as we walked to my door.

"Me too. And you're welcome. I'll see you tomorrow?" I asked.

"Of course." He smiled.

"Good night Austin." I said.

"Good night." He replied.

He stuck his arms out, gesturing for a hug and I easily agreed to it. We held each other close and I secretly smiled into his chest. Sadly he eventually pulled away, making the hug end sooner than I wanted. He waved and said a final goodbye before walking back to his cabin.

Despite all of my sudden weird feelings, this summer was going to be really good. I could just feel it.

Alright that is it for this chapter. I'd just like to point out that I'm sorry if this story is horrible character wise. I didn't think it would make sense for Trish or Dez or any of their friends in the show to be at the summer camp because it's with people they don't know so that is why I have the random characters. They're Austin and Ally's camp friends. I just wanted to make that clear and get out of the way. Thank you so much for reading and I hope you enjoyed! I love you guys so much! Until next time :)