Chapter 5

The mall... The one place that I try to avoid at all costs. I am not really sure why I avoid it. I have never had any bad experiences at the mall. But I am still terrified... and here I am, at the mall, with Austin.

I mean at least I am here with Austin. I think he is almost trustable, but then again I barely know anything about him. Ughh. I don't know. But I am going to take a risk. Maybe I will gain back my own sanity by doing so.

Austin and I were walking in silence until we reached the entrance. He wrapped his arm around my shoulder to reassure me and we started walking inside.

It was a different feeling than all the other times I had been to the mall. I felt less out of place and more like a teenager. Like all the other people there, I was at the mall to hang out with a friend.

It's honestly as if Austin is making me feel normal. I think he may hold the key to a brand new Ally, an Ally who isn't afraid to show people who she really is.

Austin and I wound up grabbing a table next to a boba store.

"Austin?"

"Yeah Ally." He replied while sipping his drink.

"Thank you."

"For what?" He questioned.

"For making me realize that I could be normal and that I don't have to be some sort of outcast."

"Hold on. Ally, you are not anywhere close to being normal. You will never be normal."

"W-what?" My heart sank to the bottom like a stone.

"You'll never be normal because you are extraordinary. You are different from all the shallow people in this world. Who cares if you are not a cheerleader or a star basketball player? You're yourself. You are genuine and I think that is what I love most about you, you know other than your adorable ears." He said while grabbing my hand from across the table.

I didn't know what to say. That was the nicest thing anyone had ever said to me. My face was extremely red and my heart was all fuzzy. I decided that I didn't need to say anything, I just needed to show him how much I appreciated him.

"Hey Austin. I will sing a song with you." I grinned.

He grinned a smile bigger than I had ever seen in my entire life. He got up and tackled me in a hug.

"You are going to crush it and show the world the true Ally."

I smiled and wrapped my arms tighter around him. Being wrapped in his arms is definitely my favorite place to be.

"Thanks again Austin." I said into his shirt.

He replied by pecking me on the head and wrapping his arms even tighter around me, if that was even possible.

There we were wrapped together like a human burrito in a place where a bunch of people could see us and I couldn't be happier.

Then Austin whispered, "Ally as much as you are enjoying this, I have to take you home." He finished the sentence with his signature smirk.

I smacked him on the arm and unraveled myself from his hold. Then we started making our way back to his car.

When we arrived, just before I had entered the car, Austin cornered me until my back hit his car softly. He wrapped his arms around my waist and leaned into me. His face was about an inch away from me. He rested his head on my own and smiled at me. Then he unexpectedly pecked the area between my eyebrows. Of course I ended up as red as a ripe tomato.

He is so affectionate! But I kind of like it. I responded by wrapping my arms around him, like earlier.

He whispered sending hot chills down my spine once more, "So I see that you couldn't resist me." My knees became week after I heard his oh-so-silky voice.

And soon enough the warmth was gone and he made his way around the car to the driver side and got in.

I stood there, still stunned by what had just happened.

He opened the window and asked me, "Are you coming wobbly, or not?"

I opened the door and sat down. He chuckled a little, but he never explained why. We sat in silence for the rest of the ride home. It wasn't the awkward silence, it was more of a comfortable silence. It was dark so I hope he didn't notice the smile on my face that I couldn't wipe off. He is just so amazing. He is supportive and kind and flirtatious and handsome and. I am so glad I met him.

I broke the silence by saying, "I am so glad I met you Austin."

"Right back at ya Ally." He looked at me for a moment and smiled his adorable little half smile.

Soon enough, we arrived at my house. To be completely honest I did not want to leave. Being in his presence is so exciting and fun. Why do I have to go home and resume my lame life?

"Well, thanks for the wonderful night, Austin." Then I did something that I never would have done before tonight. I leaned over to him and kissed him on the cheek. Then before he could say anything I opened the car door and walked to my porch.

I turned around and waved at him. He had a smirk on his face and he just winked at me. Then he backed out of my driveway and drove into his own. I watched him enter his house.

Tonight was different. I feel different. My life just became different. No, my life just became wonderful.

Alright that was my chapter. I hope you guys liked it! Thank you all for your kind words! It is really encouraging! I have a lot of ideas for this story but if you want to you can comment or PM me any ideas you would like to see in the story! Keep reviewing! :) Thanks a bunch.

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