(A/N - wassup, fanfic readers? A lot of you may know me from some of my other stories, "Accidentally in Love", "Falling for Her", and "The Best Days". If you don't know what I'm talking about, go check them out! :D Well, here is another story I am starting to work on. I am trying to switch it up a bit, so this story will have both Austin and Ally's Points of View of the same event. Sorry this chapter is so short, but they just met. Okay, so read... then review!)

AUSTIN POV

I stepped out of my cherry red Mustang convertible, hiding my face from the girls heading in my direction. Most guys would love all the attention from the ladies, but I don't.

I know most of the girls at my school like me for my looks or something superficial. Or because they want something. Honestly, all I want is to meet one down to earth girl at Tribune High - just one. Is that too much to ask?

Although I am part of the "popular" group, I would totally be okay just chilling with my best bud, Dez. Speaking of the eccentric red-head, here he comes. "Hey, Austin," he said happily, as we did our handshake. "Ready for the first day of sophomore year?"

"Nope," I replied honestly. I nodded at a few girls who were waving and giggling by the school doors. "I can't wait to get away from this place."

"Only three more years," Dez said, nodding as we stepped into the school. Today begins a new eight and a half months of tortue - the school year. Don't get me wrong, I like school - just not the reputation that I 'must' uphold. Somehow, I got thrown into the popular crowd - and I hate it. I have tried so many times to get out, but apparently you can't just change your social status. Okay, whatever.

I like to think of myself as a silly, fun guy who is also smart. But I can't be both, according to the social ladder. As I was fuming about the stupidity of high school, I felt a small body crash into mine. "Ouch," I heard. I looked down to see a petite brunette on the floor, her stuff strew everywhere. I quickly bent down and gathered everything, since this collision was partially my fault.

Plus, this girl was cute - not fake, made up, or slutty - just downright adorable. "I'm so sorry," I whispered, looking into her big, brown, doe eyes. They were entrancing. I reached out a hand and noticed her hesitation as she took it. Then I easily pulled her to her feet. "Are you okay? I'm Austin Moon, by the way."

She nodded and blushed, taking her stuff back. "It was my fault," she mumbled, looking down. "Thanks." She began to shuffle off, but I placed a hand on her arm. "Wait," I called. "Can I at least get a name?"

"Ally Dawson," She said, smiling. "Nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you too, Ally," I said, shooting her a huge grin. Then she hurried off down the hall to a short Latina.

Austin and Ally - I like it. The way that this girl looked down, blushed, and smiled made me instantly realize how different she was from other girls at this school. She was the one that I want to find - the down to earth girl that I knew existed in this sea of fake.

I stared after her, grinning stupidly. Ally. Ally Dawson. Suddenly I felt Dez's hand clamp down on my back.

"Austin, you haven't had a look like that since the seventh grade," he chuckled. "You like her." I nodded my head slowly, still in a daze. Then I looked down and saw a leather journal with an 'A' on the front - it must belong to Ally. This gives me an excuse to talk to her again, which I will gladly accept.

I bent down and picked up the worn journal, not going through it, since it could be a diary. I tucked it into my backpack and began walking to my first period class, English. I scanned the room quickly in hopes of spotting Ally, but didn't see her.

What was this girl doing to me? I really hope to see Ally later - not only is she different, but she seems to be one of the few girls in this school that isn't completely falling all over me. But maybe, just maybe, I could change that, because I am already falling for her.

ALLY POV

I rolled my eyes at the boys whistling behind me as I hurried down the hallway. I hate unnecessary attention. "Where you going, beautiful?" a jock called after me. I blushed and ducked around a corner, instantly crashing into someone, and dropping all my stuff.

"Ouch," I mumbled from my position on the floor. I looked up to see a tall, cute, blonde boy hovering above me with a worried expression. Austin Moon.

"I'm so sorry," he said quickly, gathering my stuff, then offering me a hand. I almost didn't take it - why is he being nice to me? He is popular, and that automatically makes him arrogant, right? I know that sounds like stereotyping, but that is just how it goes at Tribune High. I finally relented and grasped his hand, letting him pull me to my feet. "Are you okay? I'm Austin Moon, by the way." I knew that - everyone does. I nodded and thanked him, then began to head off down the hall. He placed a hand on my arm before I could leave, however. "Wait," he said, smiling. "Can I at least get a name?"

His smile seemed so warm, that I couldn't help but return it. "Ally Dawson," I said. "Nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you, too, Ally," he said, grinning. I nodded and headed off down the hall, to where I saw my best friend, Trish, standing.

"Oh my gosh," she squealed. "You like him."

I shook my head and rolled my eyes. "No, I don't," I said flatly. As soon as I sait it, I realized how untrue it was. Although I have written Austin off as a popular, arrogant jerk - which is why I am the only girl not drooling over him, no matter how cute he is - he didn't seem like it.

He actually seemed genuine, and down to earth. When I walked into my first period class, history, I reached into my messanger bag for my songbook - but the leather journal wasn't in there.

I immediately went into panic mode, breathing heavily and thinking I might throw up. The teacher gave me a pass to the clinic, where I did throw up, and was sent home for the rest of the day. My songbook/diary is missing - this is not good.

(A/N - okay, super short, I know. But I didn't want to write too much into the first chapter. I am still continuing my other stories too, so no worries, but I want to try Austin and Ally from a ton of different angles. And when I get an idea, I get excited... so read, and review! Thanks!)