ASHLEY.
"We are here, " Sinclair announces from his seat, and I raise my head to stare at the view of my house ahead.
Guilt eats me up from the inside, knowing that I should be here with Vincent, but I just had to be a fúcking bitch to him.
I know he's just trying to protect him, but that overwhelms me most of the time, and now, I said something I shouldn't have.
"He will be fine, little Greene. You don't have to worry about him. "
Sinclair says, turning in his seat to come into my view, and I nod with a sigh.
I know he will be fine, but that doesn't make me less worried about him. Not does it make me feel any less guilty?
"Come on, you should head inside. " He says, jerking his head towards the direction of my home, and I stare up at the building before moving my gaze back to him; my brain regis
ASHLEY.I walk down the hallway that leads to my mother's room.Opening the door slowly; a small smile crawls to my face at the sight of the woman sprawled over her bed, with her hair covering her face.She works too much trying to take care of me, and Vincent, and it saddens my heart that she overworks herself. Which is why I have to make her proud.Shutting the door silently to make sure it doesn't disturb her; I make my way back to my room, and drop on my bed, a soft sigh leaving my parted lips as I stare at the white ceiling.The events of the night flow through my mind, and have me clutching my pillow. So many disastrous things in one night.From that stupid Quinn, to fighting with Vincent, and then Sinclair.Sinclair.I don't even want to think about that.
ASHLEY.Sinclair has this that makes me want to jump me right here, and there. But thankfully, for the both of us; I'm able to control myself, look away, and walk up the stairs, and down to my room.Shutting the door behind me; I lean against the frame with my hand against my chest. The echoes of my heart pounding wildly against my chest so sound in my ears.That man is barely doing anything, and I'm like this.Shaking Sinclair's thoughts off my mind; I strip down my clothes, and stride to the bathroom to get ready for school. Where I have to see Quinn, and Dave. Again.My hatred for those two grows with each passing day, and even when I try to forget about them— they somehow find a way to make that NOT happen.Stepping under the shower; I shut my eyes as the cold water runs down my body, calming down my nerves, but d
ASHLEY.My eyes are widened as the cold metal of his lip ring melts against my mouth, and he wraps one hand around my waist; pulling my body closer to his.I shit my eyes, and allow myself to dwell on the fact that he is kissing me. Sinclair is fucking kissing me!Wrapping my arms around his neck; I forgot the fact that I'm in just a towel, or maybe I just don't care about that as his tongue thrusts against my mouth, asking for access, and I part my lips, giving him access with his tongue easily slipping into my mouth.He wraps his tongue around mine, bringing me into a battle I easily give into before it could start.Sinclair's hands move to my hips, and he hoists me up; backing me up against the wall with my legs wrapped around his waist; my towel holding dearly onto my body.He pushes forward again, and pulls my bottom lip bet
ASHLEY.I smooth my hands down the material of my skirt, as I stand before the full-length mirror; my reflection staring back at me.Letting out a deep breath, I grab my backpack, and head out of the room, shutting my door.Walking down the stairs, I can hear the distant echoes of Sinclair's, and Vincent's voices with their laughs, which makes me wonder what the hell they are talking about, for Vincent to be laughing that loud.Probably girls, and stuff. The thought has my heart clenching, but I don't allow myself to dwell too much into it as I finally take the last stair."I'm off to school, " I speak as I stride towards the refrigerator, and grab an apple, taking a bite, and turning back in my stand to come into view with a smiling Sinclair. God, don't look at me like that.Vincent is turned the other way, messing around
ASHLEY."Hey, are you okay?" I flinch at the sound of the voice, and turn around in my stand to come in view with s frowning Lucy, and I ignore the strange way Darren just behaved."Yes, of course. Are you done?" I smile at her as I hand her the phone, and she nods with a smile; grabbing the phone from me."Yes, we can go now. ""Right. Oh, by the way; Darren was here. " Her face literally lits at his name, and I shake my head with a chuckle; knowing she's already head over heels."Really? He was? And I missed that? Oh God! you should have tried to delay him, or something. " She frowns, and I roll my eyes. Well, I did try to get him to stay so he could tell you the news himself, but your prince charming was more than eager to leave."It's not my fault that he's got a class to get to. It's now like you're never going to see him ag
ASHLEY.Now, I finally get it! This explains why he's been acting so fucking weird all day. The stares, and the refusal to look away. He knew what he was doing, and God! If I don't hate this man more than I already do."Mr Corey, I don't think, " I turn back to my maths teacher, only to be silenced with a raise of his hand. "He told me you were gonna refuse. " He says, and I lean back against my seat, a scoff flipping through my parted lips.He told him that I was going to refuse? What the hell is wrong with this boy? What more does he want from me?!"Now, I don't know what issues you've got between each other, but I suggest you settle them, Ashley. Because this is not the time to think about those, this is the time to think about the fact that someone's success lies in your hands. Someone's dream, and career. " And our of the hundreds of students in Westwood high, that person just
ASHLEY."What's up with Dave?" Lucy asks as we walk to our table, and I shake my head with a sigh, dropping my tray of food, and sliding in my seat."Apparently, he needs my help with tutoring. That's the reason Mr Corey called me to his office. " I say, and she scoffs, dropping her phone."What the hell is wrong with that boy? Does he seriously think you're going to help him after what he did? Well, what was your response?" She lifts her brows, and I shrug, "Told him to go fuck himself. There's no way I'll help him, Lucy. I can barely stand the sight of him, and now to be in the same room with him for hours? No, I think I'll pass. "I shudder, opening my bottle of water, and taking a large gulp."Yes, and he won't stop staring at you, " she says, jerking her head behind me, with her shooting daggers in the direction."The tortur
ASHLEY.I shut the door behind me with a heavy sigh, resting against the doorframe with my eyes shut, and my head raised to the ceiling.I've fought many times with Lucy, but I've never seen her angry like she was today. Honestly, I understand where she's coming from. I know she's only trying to look out for me, but just like I told her; she won't understand. She doesn't know the full story about Dave so of course, she doesn't understand. And I can't tell her either.It's Dave's secret to tell. Not mine.I move slowly from the doorframe, my eyes scanning across the living room, and wondering why the hell Vincent isn't at my throat already."Vince, " I call as I stride towards the kitchen, tossing my bag pack to the couch on the eat."Vince, " I call again, and receive no response, but the echoes of my voice.&n