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"Hello! And welcome to The Hellen Show where we have 2 very special guests coming out!" the interviewer, Hellen, exclaimed, "Help me welcome Ally Dawson and Austin Moon for his first interview in a year, everybody!" The audience cheered as Austin and Ally walked in on stage waving at the crowd. They took their places next to each other on the couch after hugging their interviewer. "So, Austin, Ally, I hear you two just released a duet album last month! Tell me about that," Hellen asked.

"Well, it's something that we worked really hard on and really tried to express our feelings in it, and we're proud at how it turned out," Ally smiled. "How was the first day of working together? Was it awkward?" Hellen inquired. Austin shrugged, "Um, it was definitely uncomfortable and weird- I mean come on we've just met and already working on love songs together, but also because we weren't very fond of each other at first."

Hellen gasped, "Really?! How are you now?" Ally laughed and replied, "We're okay now, he turned out to be a bit bearable." Austin nudged her and teased her, "At least I wasn't an annoying control freak." Hellen smiled at the two, "This brings me to my next question, are you two an item?" They both shook their heads and Ally answered, "No, we're not dating. We're just really close friends." Hellen scoffed, "Really close friends that flirt and kiss. How do you explain that then?" She pointed on the image of them on their 'friendly' date showed on the screen behind them.

"We went out to dinner as friends, as simple as that," Austin stated. Some people in the audience booed at that. Hellen turned towards the crowd and asked them, "Do you ship Auslly?" The audience reacted in a loud cheer and started chanting 'Auslly.' Austin and Ally laughed. After the chanting subsided Hellen turned to face Ally, "I heard you broke up with your boyfriend a few months ago." Ally nodded and kept her reply as simple as possible, "It wasn't working out, so I decided to end it before it causes us both more pain."

Hellen nodded, "Was the break up before or after you met Austin?" Austin tried to reply, but Hellen interrupted, "You can wait for your turn, I have tons of questions for you." Austin slumped back and nodded knowing exactly what the questions are. "The break up was after I met Austin, but he had no part in it," Ally answered. "So you two don't have any feelings for each other, whatsoever?" Hellen asked. "We tried to see what it's like dating each other, but we agreed it would be better to stay friends," Ally said.

"You!" Hellen exclaimed pointing at Austin. "Me?" he pointed at himself. "Yes, you! Viewers are gonna kill me if I don't ask you this. What happened to you last year?" Hellen spoke. Ally watched him as he replied, "Last year was a rough year for me and I'm glad that it's over and now I can just be better." Hellen shook her head and insisted, "We know about that, but what happened that made you turn… well, mad?"

He sighed and decided to tell them everything, "My dad left when I was 12, I hate him for that. Last year, my mom called and told me that he wants to see me. I refused every time she brought it up and that caused many family fights. My sister and mom forgave him so they expect me to let him in as well. Between family arguments and work I was under a lot of stress and turned to alcohol. I felt better when I was drunk, and I would let my anger out on anyone I came across. My attitude changed and I became worse by the day. After a while, Dez, Elliot, and Ryder shook me out of that trance I was in and helped me quit these stuff. I still am working on getting better, but I believe I have make a lot of progress. I mean last time I had an interview, I punched the interviewer and walked out. But what everyone needs to know is that I changed. I miss performing so much and I can't wait to show my fans that I'm back better than before."

Hellen softly asked, "Did you forgive your father?" He shook his head, "No, it's my decision and no one can force me." Hellen smiled at him, "Anything to say to your fans?" Austin sighed, "I'm sorry for everything I've done, and I'm so thankful for everyone who stuck with me through it all. I promise I will make it up to you very soon."

Ally wrapped her arms around Austin in a tight hug and whispered, "You did great." He gently rubbed her back and replied, "Thanks. Why did you lie about the reason you dumped Scott for?" Ally pulled away and sighed, "I just don't feel ready to tell everyone about what I've been through. I'm supposed to be this angelic role model who helps girls believe in themselves when I can't even face my fear. I just need time." He took her hand and smiled, "I opened up to everyone, and so can you. I'm not telling you to do it now, take all the time you need." Ally smiled at him and tiptoed to kiss his cheek. Austin closed his eyes at the feeling of her lips on his cheek. "Thank you," Ally said. "You're welcome," he smiled.

3 months later…

Miami…

Ally walked around in her new home as she waited for Dez to arrive to fix her leaky sink. She been living her for a month only. They all moved back a month ago. Ally got a place close to her parents' so she could visit all the time. Dez and Trish got their own place. Austin dropped his comeback album and went on tour right after getting his own place. Ally hasn't talked to him ever since. After they finished promoting their album, they kind of drifted apart, not as close as before. Ally blamed their busy schedules.

The bell rang signaling Dez's arrival. Ally's breath hitched as she looked at the person standing in front of her. It wasn't Dez. "H-hey," he stuttered. "Austin," was all she managed to say. He rubbed the back of his neck nervously as he spoke, "Uh, Dez couldn't make it, so he sent me to fix your leaky sink. If that's okay with you." Ally swallowed and nodded, "Come in."

He walked into her house looking at the newly decorated home, "Nice place." Ally closed the door and walked behind him, "Thanks. Uh- the kitchen sink is leaking but I can't find the source." She led him to the leaky sink. He nodded and opened the cabinet under it revealing a watery mess. "I'm gonna need your tools… and a towel," he said.

Ally watched him as he worked under the sink and asked, "Aren't you supposed to be on tour?" She heard him reply from his position, "The tour ended. I came back yesterday. It was only a month long anyways." Ally nodded and wanted to say something, but she bit her lip to prevent that.

Ally walked him to the front door and stood still. He stood on her front porch in an awkward silence. It was as if they were never friends before. Ally suddenly remembered something, "I'm having a barbeque this Saturday and I invited my family and friends. I thought you'd be on tour by now, but since you're here, do you mind coming?" He thought for a second before nodding, "Yeah, I'll be there." He turned around and walked to his car before driving away. They both hated how fast they've become strangers.

I hope you liked this chapter. I'm not gonna be able to update for a while because I have finals then I'm going on vacation next week.

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