Chapter 22: How I Said I'll See You Later.

Austin pulled up next to the sidewalk. Ally had no idea where they were, it was all dark and quiet. After they got back from the island, Austin had ushered her into a car, and he drove off, through the city and into the countryside. The moment they drove into the countryside, Ally noticed how there wasn't any people around the deeper in they got.

Austin hadn't said a lot on the journey to the safe house, and Ally was worried. Stop worrying, this isn't the end between us! Ally mentally scolded herself, and she glanced over at him. It had been a stormy night, until they pulled up outside the old warehouse in the middle of nowhere.

Austin got out of the car, and walked around and opened the door for her. She stepped out, and smelled the damp air. She was nervous, and scared, because she didn't know what was actually going on, but it didn't matter, because she had to go inside the safe house.

Austin got her suitcase from the back of the car, then pulled it along behind him. Ally followed closely behind, and she was becoming more scared, because he still hadn't said a word. He pushed open the door, and it creaked loudly. They stepped inside the cold warehouse, and Ally's ears focused in on the sound of a pipe dripping. Austin carried on walking, not given Ally time to look around. He walked down a narrow corridor, until he came to a large metal door. He opened up a rusty metal box, and it revealed a hand scanner. Austin placed his hand on it, and the door opened, and it led to an elevator.

They walked inside, and Austin pressed the only button there was on the panel, and it started to move down. Ally looked at him again, and saw he was staring down at the metal floor.

"Austin-"

The doors opened, and he walked out, so she followed him. The corridor was dark and empty, but Ally could hear voices. They rounded a corner, and they came into a square social room. There were some couches, a television, bookshelves, and a pool table. Ally spotted her mom sat on the couch, next to another woman. Dez was playing pool with Dallas, and there were a few other people she didn't recognize.

"Ally!" Penny spotted her, and raced over, embracing her. Ally hugged her back, and buried her face into her neck.

"You look so much better mom," Ally whispered.

"Thank you, so do you," She whispered back, then pulled away.

Ally looked over at Austin, and he quickly looked away, then walked over to Dallas and Dez. She sighed, and forced a smile onto her face.

"This is Jaime," The woman turned around, and Ally must've been mistaken. She just looked so mature from behind, but she was a girl, well she had to be around eighteen, so she was technically an adult. She had long brown hair, and beautiful, pale skin, but there was something about her eyes that made her look, so old, like she knew everything about you, without you even telling her anything.

"Hi," She said, and her voice was rough, but strained. She turned away, and continued to watch the television.

Ally continued to stare at the back of her head in fascination, but she was pulled away from her trance when Austin walked past her and out of the room. Is he leaving!? She ran after him, and grabbed his arm.

"Austin," He turned around to look at her. "Were you going to leave without saying goodbye?" He didn't respond. "Whatever you're doing, or hoping to achieve, stop it right now! You're upsetting me!"

"I'm trying to make it easier-"

"For who? You or me? Austin, I know this is going to be hard, but I thought we were going to be okay."

"I don't want to say goodbye, it's like I'm never going to see you again," He explained, and she glanced up at him with teary eyes.

"I know, but…I don't want to stay here if I don't know whether you're coming back," She said, and he pulled her against his chest, then wrapped his arms around her.

"Of course I'm coming back. I just don't want to say goodbye," He whispered, and kissed the top of her head.

"How about we say, I'll see you later, instead of goodbye," Ally suggested, and she looked up at him. There was a small smile on his lips, and she got up on her tiptoes, then pressed a soft kiss to them. Austin responded instantly, and slipped his tongue into her mouth, deepening the kiss. He buried his hand into her hair, and looped the other around her waist, bringing her body the closest it could get to his.

Ally pulled away, but kept her lips close to his. "I'll see you later."

Austin nodded his head, then kissed her one more time. "See you later."

He stepped away from her, and turned on his heel. Ally watched him walk towards the elevator, and when the doors opened, he stepped inside, and turned around to face her. Ally watched the doors close, and she felt some of the weight lift from her chest.

It was going to be hard, but Ally felt like they could make it. They will make it.

Ally walked back into the other room, and she saw her mom had disappeared, along with other people. Jaime was still sat on the couch, and Dez was leaning against the pool table.

"I'll show you to your room," He said, and she nodded her head.

Dez grabbed her suitcase, and guided her through a door on the right of the room. They walked down the corridor, and she noticed how quiet it was.

"Is there a lot of people staying here?" She asked.

"This place is only for special cases," He explained. "So, there's not a lot of people around."

"Oh," Ally replied, and Dez opened up a door for her.

"Here's your room," Ally stepped inside the dull room. There was an old looking double bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe and a mirror. "The bathroom is down the hall, and if you take a right you should see a sign. Just make sure you lock the door otherwise someone will walk in."

"Okay," Ally nodded her head, and she placed her suitcase on her bed.

"I'll give you some time to settle in," Dez left, shutting the door behind him, and Ally felt the weight return to a chest.

She didn't know how long she was going to be here, and she didn't know when she was next going to see Austin. She was glad her mom was now safe, but there was that doubt in her mind, is Austin safe? He got shot trying to save her, so why isn't he in the safe house? Because he's a billionaire who has a business to run.

Ally felt like she was being stupid, overthinking all these things, but she was worried for everyone's safety, especially his. This was all because of her dad, and what he'd done, but she still loved him, no matter what.

"YOU STUPID BITCH!" A loud voice screeched through the air, breaking the silence. Ally ran out of her room, and down the corridor. She ran into the social room, and saw Jaime punching another girl, over and over again on the floor. Dallas ran into the room, and pulled her off her. "GET OFF ME!" She hollered, thrashing around in his hold.

Ally ran over to the bloody girl, and helped her sit up. "Are you okay?" She shook her head, and Dez ran into the room. He came over to Ally, and helped the girl to her feet, and led her out of the room. Ally stood up, and watched Jaime escape from Dallas's hold.

"How many times have I told you not to fuckin' touch me!" She spat with venom, and Dallas narrowed his eyes at her.

"You just attacked her!" He snapped back, and she clenched her hands into fists.

"You weren't in the room. She's playing victim!" Jaime yelled, and she looked over at Ally.

"What are you looking at!?" She screamed, and Ally jumped backwards a little.

"You just attacked her-"

"I could do the same to you if you want!" She hissed, with a smile on her face.

"Ally, would you leave, please," Dallas said, his tone stern, and she nodded her head, then walked out of the room. When the door closed behind her, Ally could hear them both shouting at one another, both of them loud, and aggressive, but Ally couldn't help, but wonder, why was Jaime in the safe house for?

AN: Hi beauties! I'm sorry I didn't get a chapter up in the week, I've just been really busy, and I only had time to upload a chapter for my other story. If any of you do read Love In Silence, I won't be updating today, because again, I'm really busy, but I will get it up tomorrow, I promise.

Anyway, I know this is short, but at least it's something, so do any of you recognize one of the characters? I loved writing all of my made up characters from Salvation, so I just had to put some of them in this story, because I know you loved them as well, so some of them will be making appearances in this story.

Thank you to everyone who reviewed, and I hope you review this one :)

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