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"So what's your idea of a perfect date?" I asked him.
"Shooting hoops and then going to eat some burgers. Or pancakes!" He answered.
I shook my head and sighed.
"Wrong. Girls like romantic gestures, big or small! And that date is so not romantic." I told him.
He pouted at that last part. Ugh he was even cute when he pouted!
Right now we were just outside my cabin, lying on top of a blanket in the grass. We were opposite to each other, my feet at his head and my head was at his knees because I'm so short. We were trying to soak up the last bit of afternoon sun as we planned his date with Cassidy tomorrow. I really wasn't excited for it but I couldn't let Austin know that.
"Well then what do you suggest smarty pants?" He teased.
I giggled and then forcefully nudged his leg with my elbow. I'm positive he didn't even feel it.
"Take her to the gazebo, which will be all decorated in pretty lights and flowers for you two, and slow dance with her. Then take a walk along the lake and watch the sun set from the dock. Trust me she'll love it." I suggested.
If only he knew this would be my dream date.
"That's actually so perfect. Thanks Ally!" He exclaimed super happy.
"Yeah. What are best friends for, right?" I said, looking up at the clouds now.
A sudden sadness had just filled my heart again.
"I don't know what I'd do without you, seriously." He stated.
He always knows what to say, doesn't he?
"Dido." I smiled even though he couldn't see my face.
We lied there for a while, just enjoying each others company. I had a feeling there won't be much Austin and Ally time if things go well with Cassidy. So I didn't want this moment to ever end.
Austin and I were now lying the same way, face to face with each other. Him and I were shoulder to shoulder, almost as close at it could get. It was a miracle I was able to stay calm and think straight. Austin has weird effects on me because there are certain times where he can make me super nervous and drive my heart rate up like its speeding race car, and then theres times like these where he makes me forget everything bad about life and completely steadies my uncontrollable beating heart and crazy, wild mind.
We were laughing about who knows what any more and his laugh was like music to my ears. He was just caught in a case of uncontrollable giggles and lets just say it was contagious. I couldn't help but notice how cute he looked with his nose scrunched up and his eyes partially squinted from his laughter. The fading sun lit up his face, making him glow like an angel. His hair was a golden blond with the sun on it, making it look extra soft. It took all I had not to just reach out and touch it. Our giggles slowly faded as I admired him yet again. I found myself doing that a lot lately, maybe too often for us being just friends. Can you blame me though?
Before Austin had a chance to question my staring, a familiar voice was coming from a good ways away.
"Are you guys coming to dinner or what?" Ethan shouted.
The whole gang was with him. They were all standing a few feet away, impatiently waiting for us to answer.
I didn't want to get up, in fact I would stay here with him forever if I could. But I know all good things have to end.
"Race you there?" I challenged.
I knew I didn't stand a chance, but I didn't care.
"Oh you are so on." He challenged back.
"Don't cry when you loose!" I said as I started without him.
"Hey!" He shouted.
I couldn't help but laugh again. I didn't dare to look back because I knew he was already so close. With his long legs verse my short ones it was no surprise. I turned my head anyways, feeling bolder than before. As I did so, i watched him run ahead of me, now in the lead. He stopped when I got close enough and then I felt a familiar pair of strong hands on my waist. He suddenly lifted me up, pulling me close and spinning me around in circles with him.
"Austin put me down!" I laughed.
And in that moment I knew that things were still the same as they had always been between us, and not even Cassidy could change that.
*Next Day, Austin and Cassidy's Date*
"Ally this isn't funny!" He pouted.
I tried so hard to control my laughs but I just couldn't.
"Sorry." I apologized still laughing and out of breath.
"Just help me please." He practically begged.
"Oh alright." I giggled.
Austin is a mess. He texted me saying he need help so I got to his cabin as soon as I could. I thought it was something serious but it turns out he is just having troubles on what to wear tonight. I didn't think guys worried about that stuff and that's partially why I was laughing. His shirt was buttoned wrong and his hair was all out of place and he had two different pairs of shoes on his feet. Who could blame me for laughing.
"Austin, you're trying way too hard. That's why you're all messed up." I told him.
"I don't know, I'm just really nervous." He admitted.
"Don't be! You're Austin Moon, the most calm, cool and collected guy I know. Be that guy tonight." I stated.
"You're right! This is silly." He commented.
"When am I wrong?" I teased.
"Don't flatter yourself. Your head is big enough." He teased back.
"Whatever. Let's just fix this mess." I said, gesturing to his train wreck of an outfit.
I went straight to his closet and opened the doors to see the rest of his clothes.
"We need to just start from scratch. No offense." I said as I rummaged through the options.
"Some taken." He replied with a laugh.
"Here." I said, throwing a new outfit at him.
"Put this on. It's one of my favorites on you." I finished with a smile.
I tossed him a plain white tee, his light washed pre ripped jeans, a navy pull over and his black converse. The outfit was nothing fancy but that was the point.
"Sorry. I can leave." I said as I realized he needed to change.
"It's fine." He said as he undid the last button of his shirt.
I swallowed nervously.
"No, really. I can go." My voice was a little shaky now.
He laughed.
Not the time to make fun of me Moon. Of course he though his partial nudity was a joke. Oh if only he knew.
"Ally, we've been friends for seven years now. It's nothing you haven't seen before." He pointed out.
And then, without warning, he took off his under shirt, completely revealing his upper body. i felt my checks instantly flush as I admired the art work before me. I had to force my jaw to close as it had dropped at the sight of him. My heart stopped and raced to a high speed all at the same time. I really didn't know where to look without being obvious or awkward so I just did so anyways. I bit my lip to stop anything stupid from coming out of my mouth. Not that I really needed to because I was speechless now. My cheeks weren't the only thing growing hot, as i could feel every inch of skin start to warm. He is very well defined in all places, seriously. Was he this well built last year? Impossible. How does a guy get so developed in one year?! These are things I will never know, remaining a mystery to us all. Puberty has done many beautiful wonders for him! Everything from his shoulders to collarbones, from him abs to that barely there V line were exposed to my eyes and he is a serious sight of perfection. I am basically the luckiest girl on the planet right now. God, I've been staring and ogling way too long and he knows it. He probably thinks I'm a weirdo. Maybe I should say something now.
"Uh, ok." I stuttered out.
Wow I'm an idiot. God Ally you can't get anything right especially at times like these. And I just had to stutter, making me even more nervous! Ugh.
Thankfully he put the tee shirt on. But his arms flexed as he pulled it over his head, showing off his major biceps and triceps to me, and I think that was enough to make my ovaries explode, seriously! A part of me thinks he did it on purpose.
I decided it was best to just look away when he put his pants on. I don't know what I would do if I saw him in his boxers too. Shirtless was enough for one day. And for many more days.
But then I realized something.
Austin is my best friend. He has always been my best friend and I've always been his. Even if I did like Austin, it would never work out. He clearly has eyes for Cassidy and he has only ever seen me as a friend. I'm practically just another one of the guys to him.
"How do I look?" He asked.
I smiled to hide my sadness inside.
"Really handsome. Cassidy is one lucky girl." I answered.
"Thanks again for all your help Als. I couldn't have done this without you." He said as he pulled me in for a hug.
A hug from him should have made me feel better, but it just made me feel worse. I barely hugged back but he was hugging me so tight I doubt he noticed.
"You better get going. You don't want to be late when you go get Cassidy." I reminded him.
"Right." He said.
"Stop by my cabin after and tell me how it went ok?" I asked.
"Of course." He replied.
"Remember, just be yourself. And good luck!" I told him as we walked out his door.
"I will. And I don't need luck, I'm Austin Moon remember?" He said and winked as he started walking the in other direction.
I stood there and watched him fully disappear before making my way to Megan and Bea's cabin. I needed to get my mind off of Cassidy and Austin even though I'm sure it's impossible.
I knock three times on their door and wait a few moments before Bea opens it.
"Hey Ally!" Bea greeted as I walked in to the cabin.
"Hey guys." I said, not bothering to hide my sadness anymore.
"What's wrong Ally? And don't you dare say nothing because it's obviously something." Megan asked.
Sometimes I hated how she knew everything.
"I came to get my mind of Austin, not talk about him." I stated.
I plopped myself down on Megan's bed, all mopey now.
"Why would you need to get your mind off of him?" Bea asked.
"I'd rather not say." I said into the pillow.
"C'mon Ally. You know you can tell us anything. We're your best girl friends." Megan told me.
For once she was being serious and genuine. That hardly ever happened. Was I really that sad?
"You don't have to tell us if you really don't want to. But we're here for you, whatever the reason may be." Bea added.
"You'll think it's silly if I tell you." I admitted.
"We promise we won't judge you." Megan said.
"That's really nice and all guys, but I don't even know how I completely feel. I'm just confused. Id rather not talk about it just yet. Lets just do something fun." I told them.
"Ok." Bea agreed.
*A Couple Hours Later*
"See you guys tomorrow!" I said as I walked out the door.
"Bye Ally!" Megan and Bea said in unison before I closed the door.
I headed back to my cabin as I was sure Austin would be over any time soon. As soon as I got there I started to get ready for bed. I changed into my tank top and pajama shorts and brushed the knots out of my hair. Just when I finished making my bed there was a knock at the door. I was quick to open it, knowing it was Austin and not wanting him to wait long.
"Hey." I greeted as I opened the door.
He didn't say anything at first. He was just looking at me kind of like he did when he first saw Cassidy, but in a more respectful way.
"Austin?" I asked slightly concerned.
"Sorry I-, it's just you-, your clo-, oh forget it." He stuttered nervously.
I couldn't help but giggle at him. Boys were weird sometimes.
"So, how did it go?" I asked, acting more excited than I actually was.
He and I both sad down on my bed.
"Really awesome, thanks to you! You were totally right. She loved it." He gushed to me.
"I'm really glad." I lied.
I was actually hoping he'd say the opposite. Silly me.
"We're even going on another date! She's really cool and she gets me like you do." He smiled.
The more he talked the more I felt my heart break. It took a lot to choke back the tears. I shouldn't even feel the need to cry but I do. I could barely even breathe anymore, my lungs become so tight in my chest.
"Wow. I'm really happy for you." I managed to choke out.
"I should get going, it's really late. I'll talk to you at breakfast ok." He said, getting up off my bed.
He pulled me in for a hug goodnight and for just a moment, I felt a little less hurt.
"By the way, those pajamas are really working for you." He winked as he walked out the door.
My smile was genuine but it didn't stop reality from sinking in. As flattering as that should have been, I was too sad to even care right now.I could hope and pray all I wanted but this was really happening.
Austin is falling for Cassidy. And I think I'm falling for him.
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