Two Stars- An Auslly Fanfiction

Chapter 10

I know of this feeling. I've never actually experienced it fully, but I get what it means.

Our faces are getting nearer every second, and my heartbeat quickens.

But then I'm a coward, or he's a coward, or we both are. We both turn away. That feeling fizzles out slowly. My face feels hot, and I'm scared to look anywhere but my lap. After a minute, I feel Austin's hand on my shoulder, and I flinch.

"Ally..."

"You know what, Austin, I uh, I really have a lot of unfinished homework that needs to be done. Right now. This very minute. So maybe I'll see you tomorrow." My voice is hollow, and I still can't bring myself to look up at him.

Luckily, I think he gets that; as he does stand up and walk to the door.

"Yeah, okay. See ya, Ally," he says before he slips out the door.

When I hear his footsteps fade away, I heave a huge sigh, and bring my knees to my chest.

It doesn't matter, Ally, I tell myself. You've only know him for a week, anyways. But it does matter, another part of me realizes. He was...he is the only one who understands.

And I wanted to kiss him so badly.

I don't see Austin at all on Saturday, which I try to convince myself is for the best. I don't know what I'll do when I see him.

Sunday, I do see him, for only a few seconds, when he rings the doorbell and comes I the front door; most likely here to see Dez. I'm in the kitchen, eating a sandwich. I glance up for a moment, but after seeing who it is, I pay an unnecessary amount of attention to my lunch.

I wonder if it's always going to be like this between us. Almost, almost being close one minute, but then were suddenly miles apart like this.

I hate it, but I don't know what else to do.

Week two of school. I don't exactly despise it, but I definitely would much rather stay home. Or have never come to Miami in the first place. That'd work, too.

The problem is, I can't hide from Austin as well at school. I get through the first half of Monday all clear, with some ninja-worthy camouflage skills in the morning, and between periods three and four. But he finds me by lunch.

"Hey, Ally!" Both Avery and Austin call in unison, from opposite sides of me. But while Austin's greeting sounds like a desperate attempt to talk to me, Avery is just saying hello. I oh-so-gracefully jump up and run over to Avery as fast as I can to avoid having to converse with Austin.

"Avery!"I exclaim, so full of energy that even she of all people looks taken aback. She smiles, in a confused way, nonetheless.

"Ally...what's up?" I lower my voice to a near-whisper.

"I need your help. You have to keep Austin away from me." She creases her brow.

"Why?"

"Just...because. I really don't know how to talk to him anymore. I'll explain more later, I promise, just please direct him away. Like right now."

Avery bites her lip. I know she wants to help, but she's everybody's friend. She doesn't want to hurt anybody, or cause any additional problems.

"Fine," she finally agrees. "But you have to tell me what this is about after school." I nod.

"Yeah, yeah sure. Just go!"

"Austin! I've been meaning to tell you something!" I hear her call very loudly, as I walk back over to Sonali and Holly.

"What was that all about?" Sonali asks.

"Can't stand that guy," I mumble the lie. It doesn't even answer her question, but she seems satisfied.

"I've taught you well," she laughs, and I fake a smile.

After school, Avery confronts me before I can manage to escape home.

"Sorry, Ally, I have a feeling you don't really wanna tell me anything, but I hate not knowing things. I'm annoying like that. So...what's the deal between you and Austin?" She sighs. "He wouldn't tell me anything, either." My eyes widen.

"What exactly did you ask him?" I question worriedly.

"I told him you didn't want to talk right then. Then I asked if there was anything wrong. Since he wouldn't admit to anything...is anything wrong?"

I think I have the amazing talent of avoiding looking at people when I'm nervous. Suddenly, this sidewalk crack is the most fascinating thing I've ever seen.

"Allyyy..." Avery pleads to know more.

"Ugh. Okay. See, here's the thing. Austin is kinda...well I sorta..." I trail off, and feel my cheeks turn red as I glance up for a split-second.

"Oh! You like him?"

"Maybe. But I've only known him for a week!" I counter.

"You've only known me since Friday, yet I'm the one you're confessing your love for him to...but then how do you know you like him?"

"Okay, first of all, you didn't really give me a choice..." I mutter. "And I just know. I mean, I bet you know what it's like, too. Where you just feel...feelings." Avery puts her hand over her heart.

"Aww, that's so sweet! But then why...?"

"Okay on Friday...he was this close to kissing me," I say as I hold my fingers a small distance apart. Avery lets out a tiny squeal, and I laugh a little. But then my expression turns solemn again. "And I think I would've let him kiss me, if only I wasn't so...me. I've never kissed anyone before, I don't know...anyways, I broke off, I turned away, and now..."

"Ooh...Avery winces. "That's awkward. I feel your pain, girl. But look. He's obviously shown some interest in you, so there's really nothing to be afraid of. I don't think he really cares what you say. He just wants to get to know you. If you can't even talk to him, you can't expect anything to happen." I nod slowly, then frown.

"Yeah, okay, but...what do I say?" Se shrugs. So very helpful.

"What do you two have in common?" I want to tell her how Austin is the only person who understands my kind of music, like no one has before. But she won't get it. No one else does.

"Well, I've heard he likes music..." Avery notices something behind me, and I don't like the smile it brings to her face.

"Oh, that's true! Bond over that! He's right over there, gotta go, bye!" I grab her arm, and stare at her blankly. Did she really think that was going to work? She sighs, and shakes her head. "You orchard folk are impossible...hey, Austin!" She shouts across the street. He turns, and I quickly attempt to duck behind Avery, but she's even quicker. "Ally wants to talk to you! Come here!" I groan quietly, but Avery hears me. "Hush child, I'm helping you."

"No, you're really not."

What has she just gotten me into?

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