Trish walked into Sonic Boom, wearing another ridiculous costume due to her new job. But upon entering the store, she found a huge crowd near the cash register. Confused, the short Latina walked around them to see Ally just standing there, lost in her own little world with a giant line of people waiting for her.

"Ally!" Trish exclaimed, running over to her friend.

"What?" Ally's head shot up, looking around with a confused expression on her face. She then saw the many faces staring at her. "Whoa!"

"Sorry people, this register is closed. Come back later!" Trish shouted, dragging Ally with her to the practice room. Many groans could be heard from the customers, but Trish just shut the door.

"Alright, what was that?" Trish asked, pointing to the door. "You're Ally, you never zone out while on the job."

But Ally was just staring at a spot on the floor, lost in thought again. "Ally!" Trish yelled in her face, making her jump.

"I'm sorry, I keep going off." Ally apologized, sitting down on the piano bench.

"Don't apologize, just tell me why!" Trish said matter-of-factly, placing her hands on her hips.

Ally subconsciously played a few notes before sighing and facing her friend again. "Austin told me he loved me."

Trish's mouth dropped open. "What?" Ally simply nodded. "He finally told you?"

"Wait, what?" Ally asked, standing up. "You mean…you knew?"

Trish's eyes went slightly bigger. "Pssssh, what? No, o-of course not!"

Ally looked at her disbelievingly. "Well this is just great. Everyone knew this insane secret except me! Well I'm positive Dez didn't know…"

When Trish was quiet, Ally gasped. "Dez knew?"

"Well, he is Austin's best friend…" Trish began, causing a sharp look from Ally.

"So am I the only one who thinks this is all crazy?"

"What's crazy about it? I mean, it was kinda obvious." Trish shrugged.

"No, it wasn't!" Ally said with wide eyes. "Austin and I were just supposed to be best friends, not…this! I thought we agreed on that when he thought I had a crush on him."

She sat down on the bench and rested her head in her hands. "He just made everything more complicated."

Trish just looked at her. "Did he really? Or did he just make the first move?"

Ally met her gaze. "What are you-"

"Come on, Ally. You haven't once thought about being with Austin? As more than friends?"

Ally stared at her for a second, before sighing and looking to the floor. "Okay. Maybe you're right." She confessed quietly. "But, I mean, I'm with Dallas!"

"Or are you settling for Dallas?" Trish asked with a slight smile, her eyebrows raised.

"Oh lose the wise tone." Ally waved her off, clearly annoyed.

Trish rolled her eyes and rested a hand on her friend's shoulder. "Okay, I'll make it simple. You only have two choices; Dallas or Austin."

"What's simple about that?" Ally asked sarcastically, but Trish ignored her.

"Think about it. And I hope you choose the right guy. I really do." With that she turned and left Ally with her thoughts.

Ally just sat there, staring at the piano keys. So many times she sat here with Austin, just throwing song ideas around and goofing off. Did it mean more to him? How long had he felt that way toward her?

More importantly, did she feel the same way?

Then her mind drifted to Dallas. He was the perfect boyfriend; kind, considerate, sweet, funny. But was she truly happy with him, or settling for him like Trish said.

Then it hit her, like a million bricks. After thinking long and solid about both guys, she came to her conclusion. There was only one guy who made her as happy as all those romantic movies she'd seen, and picturing his face in her mind brought a bright smile to her face.

Ally stood up abruptly and walked out of the practice room, down the stairs and out to find Dallas. She had made her decision.

And they needed to talk.

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"You're breaking up with me?" Dallas asked in disbelief, staring at his now ex-girlfriend.

Ally felt terrible and tried to explain. "Dallas, please-"

"I don't get it! I mean, just yesterday we were happy and okay and-"

"I know, but please let me explain-"

"Is it Austin?" He asked suddenly, causing her mouth to shut. When she looked away and didn't say anything, he scoffed in disbelief. "I don't believe this."

"Dallas, I'm so sorry. But I need to explain why this is happening." Ally said calmly, tears in her eyes. She wished she didn't have to hurt him in this way, but it had to happen.

He crossed his arms, not even trying to mask the hurt in his eyes. She took a deep breath before explaining, "After you left yesterday, Austin came up to the practice room and he…"

Dallas raised his eyebrows, urging her to go on. She closed her eyes and said, "And he kissed me. Then he told me he loved me."

Dallas shook his head and looked away. "So you're saying you cheated on me?"

"No, don't look at it that way-"

"Well how am I supposed to look at it?" He exclaimed, staring at her.

"I don't know." She whispered as a small tear involuntarily escaped her eye. "I myself don't even know how I feel about Austin! I just know that I care about him, a lot. More than I know, and if I don't give it a try I'll always regret it."

She took a step closer to him, but he just took a step back. "But I'll never forget our time together. You were my first boyfriend, my first love. Please, let's not end it on a bad note. Please."

He just looked at her, shaking his head. "I'm sorry, Ally. But you're breaking my heart."

She closed her eyes tightly; pretty sure her heart was breaking a little. "And I just…can't. Goodbye Ally."

He turned and walked down the street, leaving her behind. She couldn't stop the tears from falling as they came. A chapter of her life had just ended, the one that involved Dallas. And she was sad about it.

But she knew a new one would be starting. One with Austin. One where she would be truly happy, with her best friend.

Wiping the tears from her eyes, she cast one last glance at Dallas' retreating back. "Goodbye Dallas." She whispered, before turning and walking away.

In the direction of Austin's house.

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She arrived at his house ten minutes later, her cheeks stained with dry tears. She saw the car that was usually parked in the driveway gone, meaning his parents were gone for sure.

She hoped he wasn't.

She slowly made her way up the porch steps and took a second, knowing that what she was about to do would change their relationship forever. But she was willing to take that chance.

She knocked three times and crossed her arms, waiting (praying) that he would open the door. And surely enough, there he was.

He took one look at her and his eyebrows rose in confusion.

But she just looked up at him and said, "I just broke up with Dallas."

Her comment took him by surprise. "Wait, what did you-"

"And I love you too." She said, cutting him off.

That one made him stop talking altogether, but after he processed what she'd said, he smiled. And she couldn't help smiling as well. They both let out breaths out happiness as took a step toward her, again taking her face in his hands.

And this time she was ready when their lips met in the middle.

Yay! They're together! Haha

And I am so sorry about the wait! But one review made me HAVE to update! This goes out to HEOLove88 (Guest)! If you start involving the Lord of Pancakes, I have to add another chapter! XD

Read&review please!