My name is Allyson Dawson, and if you're feeling fancy, you can call me Ally. I'm 16 years old, and in Marion High School. My whole life i have been a dork, but for some reason i'm actually liked. I have a group of friends, but i hardly even fit in with them. They're all girly and go on about makeup and shoes and shopping, while i'm just a dork who reads books and goes to the library all the time. My secret talent is music, and no-one but my family know about my interest for writing songs. The only thing pulling me back is my stage fright, which is always the reason for everything. I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket and i took it out as it flashed with 'New Message: from Emma'. Typing in my passcode, i unlocked my phone and scanned the screen, reading the message that i had received from Emma.

Are you coming Alls?xxx

-Emma

I'm on my way:) Xxx

-Ally

I put away my phone after i replied, and groaned. Sleepovers with the girls were always boring for me. I would have to act like i'm 'tots in love with makeup', which trust me, i'm not. I put on dashes here and there, but i don't splatter it on everywhere. I can bet you're thinking 'If you don't like them, then why hang around with them?' Well, if i didn't have them i would be a complete loner and i would be made fun of! Plus, i do like them, but we just have nothing in common! But, friends are friends, and who says we have to agree? I grabbed my bag filled with things i needed for the sleepover i had tonight, and ran downstairs to be greeted by my mom and dad sat watching the TV.

"Hey, Ally. Are you ready for the sleepover?" My mom put down her magazine and walked over to me with a grin on her face. I nodded softly, adjusting the bag that lay on my shoulder.

"Yep!" I said, popping the 'p'.

"Then let's go!" She smiled, grabbing the car keys from the coffee table and walking out the door.

"Bye, dad!" I called, before shutting the door behind me. Me and my mom made our way to the car, and i got in the passenger seat, slamming it shut and putting my bag next to my feet. My mom started the car, and began driving to Emma's.

"Ally, you made it!" Emma exclaimed, opening up the door as i knocked on it and we shared a quick hug. I giggled, hugging her back.

"Why wouldn't i come?" I said, smiling at her softly. I turned around to my mom. "Thanks mom, see you tomorrow." She kissed me on the cheek before walking back to the car, and i turned back around to face Emma.

"Come in!" She giggled, and i walked in. I was wearing a pink tank top under a purple jumper, and white skinny jeans, along with blue pumps. I wasn't a huge fan of high heels, but i thought i would atleast try it out for tonight. "You look amaze-balls!" She giggled and i smiled at her in appreciation.

"Thank you! But i don't look as amazing as you do!" She was wearing a short red lacey dress, with sparkles across her waistline and a few bracelets on. She also had shiny pink lipstick. I took my shoes off by the door and i looked up to see Mike and Mimi Moon walking up to greet me.

"Ally, it's so good to see you!" Mimi exclaimed, bringing me into a short hug, along with Mike afterwards.

"You too Mimi!" I giggled and fiddled with my fingers.

"You two look great! How many others are coming?" She turned to Emma.

"Only a few more." She answered her mom, then turned to me. "Brooke, Lexi and Cassidy are upstairs, Ally! Let's go!" She giggled, grabbing my wrist and pulling me. I stumbled after her. She pulled me into the room and smiled as Brooke, Lexi and Cassidy turned their heads to me.

"Ally!" Cassidy squealed, running up to me and hugging me. I hugged her back, giggling.

"Hey guys!" I smiled at them and they invited me to sit with them on the king-sized bed Emma had. I sat down next to Emma and Cassidy.

"So, as we were talking about before, have you seen the new movie A Walk To Remember?" Brooke spoke up, and everyone started squealing, except me. I tilted my head.

"O.M. G. Of course i have!" Emma giggled and she turned to me. "Have you seen it Ally?" My eyes widened and i stuttered for words.

"Ur…urm…y-yeah! Of course i have! Why wouldn't i? It's a movie, so obviously i would go see it, in the cinema, haha!" Everyone stared at me and Emma just shook her head.

"You haven't seen it, have you?" Emma said.

"Nope." I replied, popping the 'p' and everyone shook their heads. I felt my blood go warm, and i shuffled around on the bed.

"Okay, who wants to watch…" Emma put her hand behind her bed and pulled out a movie case. "…Bridesmaids!" She called, giggling. All the girls started squealing and i just squealed along, acting like i knew what the movie was.

"Wait, can i use the bathroom first?" I asked her, and she got up from the bed and led me to the doorframe, pointing at the door that was at the end of the hallway. I smiled at her, walking into the room.

As soon as i was done, i washed my hands, and opened the door. As soon as i did, the door slammed back at me, hitting my in the nose. I covered my nose in pain, and felt blood start to drip out and into my hand. I groaned and heard someone gasp.

"Oh my god, i'm so sorry!" I opened my eyes to see a blonde haired boy who looked at least 3 years older than me, and he was wearing a plaid t-shirt and blue jeans. I frowned at him, groaning in pain.

"Ow!" I squealed. "What was that for?!" I yelled at him and he looked shocked, grabbing a piece of toilet paper as i sat down on the closed toilet seat.

"Sorry, it was an accident!" He sounded worried, and he moved my hands away from my nose. "Here, let me help." I looked up at him as he started wiping the blood from the space between my nose and mouth, making careful daps and wiping it as gently as he could. I watched him as he wiped the blood away, and as i felt he had finished, i grasped his wrist gently and his eyes locked with mine, slowly pulling the tissue away from my nose. I let him go and stared into his brown hazel eyes.

"T-Thanks…" I murmured, my cheeks flashing red, and i looked away fiddling with my fingers.

"Are you one of Emma's friends?" I looked back up at him as he said that, and he smiled at me.

"Yeah, who are you?" I asked, facing him and grabbing the tissue from his hands and throwing it in the trashcan.

"I'm her brother, Austin." He replied, chuckling and leaning against the bath.

"Oh, right. She told me about you." I giggled, standing up. "You're the senior who girls are dying over, older and younger." I dragged out 'dying' and he winked at me.

"That's me." He laughed. "And you are?" He faced me, standing up too.

"Ally." I said, smiling up at him. I was much smaller than he was, and i felt like i was a little kid when i was next to him.

"Well, Ally, you don't seem like all those other girls." He chuckled, walking out of the bathroom, me following him.

"What do you mean?" I asked, tilting my head. He turned to me, just outside of Emma's bedroom.

"You know, all those 15 year olds who are crazy about makeup and shopping. That's usually what Emma's friends are like." I giggled and nodded.

"Yeah, i'm not like that. I'm usually into…other stuff…" I had never told anyone about my love for music, especially a guy i just met!

"What other stuff?" He asked, leaning on the wall. I chewed on my lip.

"M-Musjdfbiuwdic." I mumbled, and he frowned at me curiously.

"What?"

"Um…M-Music…" I stuttered, feeling myself go warm under my skin. But to my surprise his face lit up.

"You like Music?! Me too!" He exclaimed, and i grinned at him.

"Seriously?" I giggled and he nodded.

"Yeah! I can play any instrument. Guitar, Violin, Drums, Trumpet…" His voice trailed off and i smiled at him.

"Awesome!" I giggled, and was about to talk, but the door opened from the door to Emma's room, and there stood Emma.

"Ugh, Austin, stop boring Ally with all the music stuff you're into! I'm sure she doesn't want to listen to you." Emma huffed, grabbing me by the arm and pulling me towards her.

"Sure about that?" Austin laughed, smiling at me.

"Just go away and leave us to our own sleepover!" Emma hissed, and before she slammed the door Austin rolled his eyes.

"Bye, Ally." I caught him wink at me and then the door slammed shut, leaving Emma and pull me into the room.

"Ally, were you talking to Austin Moon?" Brooke's mouth dropped to the floor, and the girls started screaming, and i covered my ears with my hands, eyes widening.

"No way!"

"What did he say?"

"GUYS!" Emma interrupted. "Let's not talk about my brother right now!" She obviously seemed annoyed.

"Yeah, i agree." I said, sitting down on the bed with the rest of them.

"Come on, let's watch the movie, girls!" Everyone started squealing, and i just smile. Not because of the movie actually being put on after ages, but because of Austin. I got a feeling in my stomach…No, Ally, you can't think about that. Besides, he's your best friend's brother! That wasn't even THINKABLE.

But for now i could think about it all night.