Hey guys! So this is an idea that came to me when I was brainstorming for I'm No Hero. I hope you guys like it!
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Austin & Ally.
Had Me At Hello Part 1
21 year old Ally Dawson walked into a local Internet Café and took her usual seat. She whipped out her laptop from her satchel and set it up. As soon as she did, she began typing furiously like her life depended on it. She was so engross with her work that she became oblivious of her surroundings.
21 year old Austin Moon walked into the Internet Café from across his house. Austin walked up the counter and ordered his usual. He scanned the area for an open table but it seemed that every table is taken. He looked around for an empty seat instead. He found an empty seat at a table near the windows. He grabbed his cup of coffee from the counter and walked over to the table after he had paid. As he approached, he could see the features of the girl, sitting opposite from the empty seat, very clearly.
She had brown, chestnut hair with amber highlights, tied up in a loose single braid to the side. Her shining brown eyes were covered by her black framed glasses. She wore a simple black tank top and a maroon leather jacket over it. Complimented by her black skinny jeans and her high heeled boots.
"Um, excuse me," he said, smiling.
Ally's focus was interrupted when she heard someone talk to her. She turn her head and saw a tall guy standing in front of her. He had bright blond hair and brown eyes which lights up when he smiles. He had a smile that could make any girl swoon. He was wearing a plain black t-shirt with a black jacket over it. He also wore white skinny jeans with black sneakers.
He smiled again, "Hi... Um... Is that seat taken?"
Ally snapped herself back to reality as she shook her head and smiled back politely.
"Thanks," he said as he sat down.
"I'm Austin, by the way," he said.
"I'm not interested," Ally said before returning to her work.
"So what's your name?" Austin asked.
She ignored him as she continued working. Feeling a little bit awkward, Austin tried to change the subject.
"Um.. What are you working on?" Austin asked.
Ally looked up and gave him the 'are you serious' look.
"Sorry, just trying to make conversation," he said defensively.
"Can I at least buy you coffee?" he asked.
"Why?" she asked.
"I just want to do something nice," he said. "Is that a crime?" he asked.
Ally's face fell. He noticed it. She quickly shut her laptop and gathered her things.
"Did I say something wrong?" Austin asked.
"I have to go. It was nice meeting you, Austin," she said as she swung her satchel over her shoulder and walked out. Austin put down his coffee cup and ran after her.
"Hey! Can I at least know your name?" Austin asked.
"It's Ally!" Ally replied as she walked away.
"Ally," he said to himself, smiling, before walking back into the café.
Ally Dawson headed to the library to continue her work. She sat down on the floor and set up her laptop. She plugged in her headphones and began working. She stopped when she saw someone sitting beside her from the corner of her eyes. She glanced over to see her boyfriend, Dallas. She slide the headphones down, away from her ears, as she smiled at him.
"Hey," he greeted her.
"Hey back," she replied.
Dallas had short wavy brown hair, covered with a beanie, and brown eyes. He was well built but hides it under his blue sweater. He also wore faded blue jeans and black and white sneakers.
"So what are you doing here? I thought you were at the café like always," he said, curiously.
"Oh, I was until some guy disturbed me," she said.
"What did he do?"
"Oh nothing. He just asked whether the seat was taken. The café was really packed today. I couldn't concentrate so I left," she said.
"Wow, you had me worried for a second there," Dallas said as he let out a sigh of relief dramatically.
"Idiot," Ally said, rolling her eyes before continuing with her work.
Dallas smiled at her. He leaned in and kissed her cheek.
"But you love me anyways," he said before getting nudge by her.
Ally and Dallas has been together since sophomore year in high school. They were on and off throughout sophomore and junior year. When it was senior year, they finally didn't care about anyone else but themselves. They were inseparable. Now, they moved to New York together from Miami so that Ally could attend M.U.N.Y, Music University of New York while Dallas attended N.Y.U, New York University. They been together for seven years and the relationship began to feel a little one sided.
"So can you please tell me what you're working on?" Dallas asked.
"Okay, fine. I'm writing a speech for graduation day in three weeks time."
"Whoa! You're graduating already?" Dallas asked, surprised.
"Yes! Weren't you playing attention when I told you?" Ally asked.
"I guess it slipped my mind," he said sheepishly.
Ally shut her laptop and kept it in her bag.
"Well, I have to go. Unlike you, I have a job to go to."
"You wound me," he said.
The two stood up as Ally hung the strap of her satchel on her shoulder.
"I'll be back before you know it," she said.
"Okay," he said as she gave him a peck on the cheek.
"Oh! Remember, my birthday's tomorrow!" she said before walking away.
Dallas's eyes widen as he face-palmed himself. He had forgotten all about his girlfriend's birthday.
Austin Moon walked into the studio to record his new album. Austin was discovered during senior year and he was signed to Starr Records. He had talent but he didn't have the songs to go with that talent. So for the past few years, Austin has been meeting with several songwriters but most of them didn't seemed right. He walked into the studio and saw someone he didn't think he'd see again.
"Hey," he said, walking up to her.
She looked up and smiled, "Hey," she said.
"Ally, right?" Austin asked.
She smiled and nodded, "That's me."
"So you're Austin Moon?" she asked.
Austin shrugged sheepishly, "Guilty," he said as he let out a light chuckle.
Then Austin's manager, Trish De La Rosa and the owner of Starr Records, Jimmy Starr, entered the studio.
"Austin, I see that you've met your new songwriter," Jimmy said.
"She's my new songwriter?" Austin asked surprised.
"Yeah, she's also my best friend," Trish spoke.
Ally Dawson stood up and walked up to Austin's manager.
"Trish?"
"Hey Ally!" Trish said excitedly.
Ally hugged her best friend and when they pulled away, she said, "I can't believe that it's you! I missed you!"
"I missed you too. How's M.U.N.Y?" she asked.
"Oh, it's been an amazing experience!"
"That's great!" Trish said.
"Um, Austin, I have to get to a meeting. So um, good luck," Jimmy said.
"Thanks, Jimmy," Austin said before Jimmy left.
"So um, shall we get to work?" Ally asked.
"Yeah, definitely."
After showing him a couple of her songs, Austin felt like it wasn't going to work but then his eye caught something.
"Hey, how about this one?" Austin asked.
"That? But it's a slow song, I didn't think you'd like it," Ally said,
"No, it's perfect, lyrically. You just have to speed up the tempo to make it more catchy," Austin said.
"You don't know, know, know, my name, name, name. I'm gonna make, make, make you do a double take," Austin sang.
Ally's smile widened, "I think you just found your new single," she said.
The rest of the day, Austin was in the recording booth, singing his new single, Double Take. It took them a while but by the end of the day, they finished it.
"Awesome job, Austin!" Ally said.
"Thanks but I couldn't have done it without you," Austin said.
Ally blushed as she gathered her things.
"Um Ally?"
"Yeah?"
"Would you consider being my full time songwriter? You could be my partner, we could write the songs together," he suggested.
"You'd even get paid double than what they're paying you now," he added.
Ally smiled, "I'd like that," she said.
Soon, Austin and Ally left the studio. They walked down the street of New York in the cool weather, side by side.
"So Ally, how about that coffee?" Austin asked as they stopped in front of the Internet Café.
Ally rolled her eyes and smiled, "How about hot chocolate instead?"
"Deal," Austin said as he opened the door for her.
They entered the café and sat at Ally's usual table. Austin went to order while Ally whipped out her laptop and began typing. Austin came back with two cups of hot chocolate with tiny marshmallows on top of it. He handed her a cup and Ally could feel electricity running through her fingertips as they touched. She shook it off as she took the cup from it. She took a sip and could feel her body warming up to the hot liquid.
"Hmmm, thank you," Ally said.
"No problem," he said.
"So Ally, are you gonna tell me what you're working on?" Austin asked as he took a seat across her.
Ally raised her eyebrows, "Why do you want to know?"
"Well, you're being secretive. It must be important," he said.
"It is but I don't like showing people my work before it's done," Ally said.
"A perfectionist I see?" Austin said as he raised his eyebrows, impressed.
Ally smirked and nodded slightly before returning her attention to her laptop.
"You know, some people may say that it's rude to do your work while you have company," Austin said.
Ally looked up from her laptop and saw him looking at her longingly. Ally's smirk faded as she saved her work and shut her laptop and put it aside.
"Alright, Austin. You got my undivided attention," she said as she leaned forward with her elbows supporting her on the table.
"And let me just say, I don't give my attention that easily," she added.
He leaned in, "I guess I'm lucky," he said.
"That you are," she said.
Austin tilted his head slightly while looking into her eyes. Ally leaned back slightly, feeling a little creeped out.
"What?" she asked.
Austin smiled warmly and shook his head. "Nothing, it's just that... You have the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen," he said.
Ally looked away as she blushed while smiling. "Thanks," she said.
"Um, may I?" Austin asked as he reached his hands out.
When Ally said nothing, he reached for her glasses and pulled it away from her face and set it on the table. Austin's eyes widened, along with his smile.
"Wow," he said.
Without the glasses, Ally's eyes were bigger and filled with emotion. She looked beautiful.
"Wow," he repeated.
"You said that already," Ally said as she self-consciously took a strand of loose hair and started to twirl it around.
"It's just... Wow!" he said, still surprised.
"Is it that bad?" Ally asked, looking at him.
The moment she looked at him, he felt his heart skipped a beat. Then he realized what she had asked.
Without hesitation, he said, "You're beautiful."
Ally's eyes widened as she looked away again, blushing like mad. Austin smiled as he saw her blush. They quickly finished their drinks before walking out of the café.
"Thank you for the drink," she said.
"Anytime," he replied with a genuine smile.
Ally smiled back before turning around. She only took a few steps before Austin called her. She spun back around and saw him walking towards her.
"Um, do you want a ride or...?" he trailed off, nervously.
"Um, no, it's okay. My apartment is a few blocks away."
"Then I'll walk with you," he offered.
"Austin, you don't need to," she said.
"No, I want to. I just live across the street. I don't mind walking you- I mean walking with-with you," he said nervously.
Ally moved closer and smirked amusedly, "Am I making you nervous, Austin?" she asked.
"Well I..."
She looked at him as she raised her eyebrows, waiting for his answer. Austin smiled and let out a breath.
"You're enjoying this, aren't you?"
"A little, yeah," Ally admitted.
Austin rolled his eyes. He looked at her and tilted his head, gesturing for her to lead the way. Ally smiled and walked ahead. Austin walked up to her until they were side by side. That night was especially cold. Austin was wearing a black trench coat with a grey beanie on his head while Ally was wearing what she wore earlier that day. She was shivering. Seeing that he already wore a hoodie underneath the coat, Austin took of his coat and hung it over her shoulders.
Ally looked at him and said, "Thank you."
"No problem."
"So Ally, tell me about yourself," he said.
Ally looked at him quizzically.
Austin chuckled, "What? I'm just trying to get to know you better," he said defensively.
"Well then," she paused, "What do you want to know?" she asked.
"Where were you from? I mean no offense but you don't look like you're from New York," he said.
"None taken. I was from Miami," Ally replied.
"No way! Me too!" Austin exclaimed.
"You're kidding!"
"I wish! I was born and raised in Miami," he said.
"You may know my parents, Mike and Mimi Moon," he added.
Ally laughed, "No way! From the Moon's Mattress Kingdom?"
"The one and only," Austin said. "The image had probably been burned into my brain," he said before shivering dramatically.
Ally laughed harder. Austin smiled at her. "Glad you find me amusing," he commented.
Ally bit her lip to keep her from laughing, "I'm sorry," she said.
"It's okay. I like hearing you laugh," he said.
Ally stopped in her tracks and looked at him and smiled sweetly. He stopped when he realized that he was ahead of her. He spun around and walked towards her.
"You okay?" Austin asked.
"I've never met anyone like you before," she blurted out.
He moved closer, "Well, neither have I," he said.
"Um..." she said distractedly. She quickly snapped herself back to reality.
"This is me," she said.
"Oh," Austin said disappointedly as he moved back.
"Thank you for walking me home," Ally said.
"It's been a pleasure," he replied with a slight nod of the head.
Ally removed his coat and returned it to him before walking up to the door of her building.
"Hey Ally?"
She spun around. "Yeah?"
"I'll see you around," he said.
"Yeah, definitely," she said, smiling before entering her building.
Austin smiled at himself before turning away and walking back to his building.
Ally walked into her apartment and shut the door behind her. She rested her head on the door for a minute so that she could process what happened that day.
"Ally?"
Ally jumped as she spun around. She let out a sigh of relief when she saw it was only Dallas.
"Hey, what are you doing up?" she asked.
"I could ask you the same thing. Where have you been?" Dallas asked.
"I was working," she said as she walked into the room and removed her jacket.
"Until 1 in the morning?" Dallas asked as he followed her to the room.
"Seriously, Dallas? It's no big deal! I just went to the café with my new partner," she said as she sat on the bed and removed her boots.
"Partner?" Dallas said. Ally could tell that his blood was beginning to boil by the tone of his voice.
"God, Dallas! Music partner! I got the gig full time. But instead of writing the songs by myself, the singer who hired me offered to help. I said yes. So, it's a partnership," she explained as she brushed the braid out and she tied her hair into a messy bun.
"Honestly, Dallas, don't you trust me?" Ally asked as she entered the bathroom to change.
"I do trust you. Ally, I'm sorry. It's just... Coming home at this time.. It's not like you," he said.
Ally opened the door, dressed in a plain white tank top and slack pants.
"I'm just scared that you'd leave me," he said.
"Dallas, have I ever cheated on you?"
"No," he said softly.
"Have I ever broken up with you?"
"No," he said, looking down.
"No, of course not. But you've cheated on me, broken up with me several times but I'm still here. You know why?" she asked.
"Why?"
"Because I don't care about all that. I care about you," she said. She leaned up and gave him a peck on the cheek before heading to bed.
Dallas looked down and gritted his teeth. He took a deep breath before heading to bed.
The next part will be up shortly. Remember, this is a two-shot. Don't tell me to continue because I won't. I still have to write I'm No Hero.