Chapter 23
“Thank you Ryan.” I mumble, closing the door of the car with a soft thud. Ryan smiles, it comes out awkward and cautious as he turns to stare at a still enraged Arden.
“Let’s just hope he didn’t kill the guy.” Ryan winced when Arden slammed the door of the car unnecessarily harsh.I forced out a smile as we
watch him stride towards the house. He was still so furious. This was all my fault.
“I did this.” I mumble but didn’t know I said it loud enough that Ryan heard.
“What do you mean? How is it your fault?” Curiosity dotted his features. I looked back at Arden, watching him slam the front door closed with brutal force.
I sighed, turning my attention back to my auburn head best friend. “The boy Arden beat up was calling me unforgivable words.” I gulped, my eyes tearing up.
“If-” My voice cracks and I gulped, breathing in some much needed air. “If I hadn’t kissed Blake none of this would happen. This is all my fault I’m a slut.”
Ryan’s eyes widen in shock at my use of words. Regaining his speech, his eyes softened considerably, but his tone was anything but soft.
“This isn’t your Fcking fault Ashley. I made that Fcking dare, I did this! You’re not a F*cking slut and you’ll never be. In fact if I had known the reason why Arden was pummeling the kid I’d join him, serves him right.” He says angrily.
it didn’t stop me from flinching away from his harsh tone.
knew Ryan like the back of my hand, whatever meant fixing for him wasn’t what everyone normally thought
stop unless someone does something Ashley.” He hisses.
fine I’m not expecting them to. I can handle this, just
whatever I’ll do won’t cause any harm to
my arms under my breast. “No, leave it be or else I’ll give Miranda your number.” It was a low
was usually partnered up with me for chemistry. Everyone seemed to stay
because she troubled Ryan a lot and it was an amusing sight. In her words ‘Ryan
holding anything back. She didn’t
confidence, I would’ve told Blake a long time ago that I liked him, way more than a friend should. But I never had that much confidence, I lacked it so bad that I was now
her name his face had turned an ashen white, full of horror. It wasn’t a secret that
morning to bring cupcakes and doughnuts. But then again it
each other down before he sighs reluctantly. ” Fine.” He grumbled. He was mad and I could tell as he drove away without saying goodbye.
downstairs. I groaned shifting around until I fully woke
I had changed out of my clothes and
sore muscles and a
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