Chapter 2- She Doesn't Fall
Ally's POV
I push open the front doors, hoping that since today was the second day of school, everything has settled down.
When I walk into the school, the sound surprises me first before the sight. Ear splitting screams and crying are heard from all directions and Austin's new album is playing on a continuous loop. Then, my eyes settle on the scene before me. The first thing that catches my eye is the huge 'Welcome Austin!' banner hanging on the wall. Then, the millions of balloons and streamers wrapped and hung on anything and everything. Also, I had not failed to notice that probably every student was gathered in the spacious hall, along with a group of paparazzi. My eyes widened as I realized that I never bothered to ask when Austin was coming. Immediately seeing a tall redhead with his friends gathered on the opposite side of the hall, I head in their direction and then stop beside Dez.
"Hey, Dez," I say with a smile to his friends. Then, without waiting for a greeting back, I ask, "when is Austin coming?" Dez stared at me like I was crazy.
"Well, the decorations are set up and I don't think they randomly drag every student to the main hall if nothing important was happening," a guy named Elliot said. I nodded at his answer, aware of my stupidity and then turn back to Dez.
"Can you believe Austin is coming? This is going to be such a great year." I say, with sarcasm dripping from my voice. I wait for Dez and his friends to agree but they just laugh nervously.
"Um, about that..." Dez starts and looks at me apologetically. "This is going to be a great year because Austin seems built and we are going to ask him to join the football team." My jaw drops and my plans to find peace with Dez's group disappears. I can't believe that Austin has now even gotten Dez to realize his 'greatness.' I force a smile, not wanting to blame him for this idea or ruin my mood any more so I walk away from them and the rest of the crowd, heading to the only place at school that I can really be free.
Austin's POV
I take a deep breath at the sight of Marino High. I was actually a little nervous considering I had never stepped foot into a high school before. I still had enough common sense though to take the side door instead of the front, knowing exactly what I would find there. Yes, I was mad at my parents for doing this to me. They should've known that this was going to get overwhelming but, I was going with it anyway. What my parents said was true. I needed to socialize and make some friends and also, it wouldn't hurt to be the center of everyone's attention. I smiled at that idea and walked through the door.
As soon as I step in, screams ring down the hall and dozens of people with camera's run towards me from the other end. My eyes widen and I panic, not expecting this. You see, my parents had told me that it wasn't good to be caught by paparazzi or draw so much attention to myself because anything can easily be blown out of proportion and turned bad. That's why I try to stay out of the camera's way and why my parents were angry when I threw that big party that attracted many unwanted people.
I'm pulled out of my thoughts with the first flash and I quickly turn around and run down the hall. I make it to the end and turn right, thankful that it was completely deserted. I slow my pace a little and go to every classroom door, sighing in frustration when they are all locked. Suddenly, a soft sound of piano fills the hall and I find myself slowly walking to the last room with curiosity. I peek inside and see a girl sitting at a beautiful piano, playing the keys with her eyes closed. I smile slightly and then hear footsteps coming down the other hall. I look around rapidly and then, seeing no other place to go, I run into the room and duck behind some chairs, hoping that the paparazzi and the girl won't see me.
It seems like forever that I wait with the tension building inside of me. Then, the footsteps are clear and loud as they enter the room and the music stops.
"Excuse me Miss, have you seen Austin Moon?" a recognizably masculine voice asks.
"No, I'm sorry," she says and I take in a breath at the sound of her voice. It was vibrant and sweet. Extremely mesmerizing. I wanted to peek up from my hiding spot and look at the girl more clearly but her next words startle me.
"But, I promise you guys will be the first people I tell if I do see him." My eyes widen. Why would she do that? Aren't fans supposed to protect their idol? I still couldn't help but feel calm as I listened to the sound of her voice though. Finally, the footsteps grow quiet until they fade completely and I get ready to leave the room unnoticed as soon as the girl focuses back on her music.
"So, do you need some help to the office or do you want to continue hiding very poorly behind those chairs?" The girl asks this and I know it is directed to me. I slowly stand up and face the girl, feeling my cheeks heat up. Then, they become even more heated as my eyes land on her. She seems flawless, from her curled hair, shining brown eyes and perfect curves. She then crosses her arms and taps her foot and I realize that I am staring.
I clear my throat and say, "Hey. Would you care to tell me your name?" I also add my irresistible smile and look her in the eyes. She suddenly surprises me by rolling her eyes and laughing. I blink in shock. Who has ever turned down my signature smile? She jumps off the stage and walks towards me. I hold my breath when she is a couple feet away. She really was pretty and I felt myself blushing again. What was going on with me? I'm not the one who's supposed to be blushing.
"I will not but since you look like a lost puppy, I will show you to the office." She says this then walks out of the room, not looking back to see if I was following. And I wasn't. I was standing there with an astonished look on my face, thinking, what the hell just happened?
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