Bad Enough For You (Auslly) <EDITING>

Wednesday

I woke up from my dream. I was about 20 and James and I were together. I had no stage fright and I was a big star. But then I saw Austin with some other girl, that made me really sad for some reason. Later on in the dream I break up with James and tell Austin how I really feel. Then before he could answer, I woke up.

Do you think that means something? Is that a sign? Whatever, I'm starving.

I went downstairs to see my Dad already gone. He's working early. I made some toast and watched a bit of TV before going upstairs for a shower. I dried my hair and got changed then I did my makeup. The last few steps were hard for me because Trish was going to be late for school because she has the dentist so I don't have her expert advise, but I looked through a bunch of magazines so I have a faint idea.

I walked to school alone but with my earphones in. I noticed Austin walking out his front door as I walked down his road. This is the only quick route to school. I kept my head low and walked a bit faster but he still saw me. I heard him through my not very loud music and I turned around.

"Hey Ally, where's Trish?" He asked approaching me. His backpack dangling off one of his shoulders.

"Hi Austin, she's at the dentist and won't be in until the end if first period. So... Wassup?" I asked, trying to be as casual as I could but I felt I just made it awkward.

"Nothing much, I played video games with Dez last night. How was your date?" He asked, even more casual/awkward as my question.

"It was actually pretty fun. We went to the movies and then walked along the boardwalk." I replied, replaying parts of last night in my head.

"So you really like James don't you?" He asked, raising an eyebrow.

I smiled to myself. "Yeah, I guess I do. But last night, you posted something that really... confused me." I said, looking for the right word.

"Oh you saw that?" He asked. Seriously?

"How could I not? I only have a few friends on Facebook and you post stuff every 5 minutes. So what was it about?" I asked.

He looked embarrassed. "Nothing, it's just something that's been bugging me. Don't worry about it. So, we should work on a new song soon. I'm free tonight." He changed the subject. That post was defiantly about me, but what mistake? I'll have to make all my attacks subtle.

"Me too, I have a bunch if lyrics I have to use. Some times I make the mistake of writing the wrong lyrics. I always make mistakes! But I'm only human. And I feel like I can tell you anything. What mistakes do you make?" I blabbed on. Okay subtly out, I'll wait until Trish comes back.

"I make a few, but I'm not ready to tell you all of them yet, sorry." He replied. He's good...

We had reached school now, he still didn't tell me. Dez was at the back gate waiting for Austin. As soon as the ginger giant saw the blonde, he charged towards him. "AUSTIN! I have to talk to you..." He looked at me. "...alone." He smiled and brought Austin aside, out of my hearing range.

5 minutes later they were still bickering about something. I was beginning to get super bored and Trish wasn't in yet. Then I saw James walking in the back gate. "James!" I called to him and he turned around and walked towards me.

"Hey babe." He smiled and brought me into a kiss. It was only a peck but still cute. I never noticed Dez and Austin had finished their talk and was now behind me.

"Hey Austin, you up for video games and pizza tonight?" James asked, letting go of my waist and facing Austin.

"Sorry man, I have plans." He said awkwardly. He just didn't want to play video games with James because he played video games with Dez last night.

"Well, have fun with that, would you like to come round instead Als?" James asked, turning back to me. I snaked my arms around his neck.

"Sure." I looked deep into his eyes. He makes me feel happy and that's what I love about going out with him.

"Sorry James, but Ally is writing a song with me tonight." Austin said, interrupting our cute moment. Where's Trish when you need her? I guess Austin and I can work on a song the next time.

"I'm sure we can reschedule, right Austin?" I shot him a quick nod.

"Yeah, sure. Whatever. What about Friday James?" Austin asked him.

"My basketball tournament. You're still coming to support me?" James asked me. I ran my fingers through his hair.

"Of course, but I'm only going for the jersey." I smiled. He laughed an hugged me.

I heard Dez say "If you're giving her the jersey then she must be your girlfriend." He looked confused. I glanced at Austin but he just looked at me. He looked hurt and disappointed and also angry all in one. I felt guilty that I'm rubbing it in his face. I don't mean to, I just can't help it.

After a couple of seconds later. Austin grabbed Dez's shirt and said "I'll explain it to you. Let's go." He pulled on Dez's shirt and they walked off.

After they left, James turned to me. "Ally, I really like you and everything. But I'm not the biggest fan of Austin." He put both his hands on my shoulders.

I frowned. "You don't like his music? Because I write the songs and-" I began but didn't get the chance to finish.

"No, I'm not crazy about you spending so much time with him. It's obvious that he flirts with you and I just don't want to lose you." He was rubbing the tops of my arms now. Hold on a second...

"So you're asking me to ditch my friends just so you'll be happy?" I asked crossing my arms. No way am I ditching my friends. Not for anybody.

"Not all your friends. Just Austin." He smiled. What does he think? That I would be fine with this?

"But Austin's my work partner and my friend." I said loudly, as I stepped a step back from him.

"But I'm your boyfriend." He said back. By now, a small group of people were gathering around us in a circle. I have to get out of here. I can feel my stage fright kicking in...

"Well, not anymore. I can't be with someone who can't accept my friends. So we're done." I said before walking off into school. I felt proud, breaking up with him. Of course he's going to tell people that he broke up with me but I don't care. I think someone filmed it, because no one has broken up with James before.

I walked over to where Austin and Dez were standing and I hugged Austin tight. "I'm sorry." I whispered in his ear.

He released the hug. "For what?" He asked. I feel so bad about bailing on him to hang out with James.

"For everything. Not listening to you, ditching you for James. I promise, that won't be happening anymore!" I rolled my eyes. Austin looked at me confused.

"It better not! You should feel so bad missy!" Dez said accusingly. I looked at him weirdly but shrugged it off because you know, it's Dez.

"Wait, why not?" Austin asked. He obviously didn't get it.

"I broke up with him. He tried to convince me to ditch you so I could go out with him. He thinks you will take me from him." I said, now that I say it out loud, it sounds really pathetic. How could a good boyfriend make his girlfriend choose?

"Seriously? And you chose me?" He asked, surprised. How could he be shocked by this?

"Of course, I'd rather have you then that jerk." I smiled. Then the bell rang and Dez went to Homeroom. Austin held out his hand for me to take, so I took it.

"So no more James?" He asked me as we walked.

"No more boyfriends, I'll be staying single for a while." I smiled. Then I realised Austin's disappointment. "But I will always stand by you." I smiled and gently squeezed his hand.