The real life Spencer, Aria, Emily and Hanna also known as Troian, Lucy, Shay and Ashley headed to New York for another photo shoot they'd do together. They always loved and looked forward for shoots like this. It was like playing around yet working. They all took a power nap after arriving to prepare themselves for a long day ahead.
It was past 11 when they all met up at the hotel's restaurant, sleeping together on the same room like they always do despite being given separate rooms, ButtahBenzo arrived together goofy as usual. An hour later they headed off to the studio where they're supposed to have their photo shoot. As soon as the group arrived along with their Hair and Make-up team, they prepared themselves.
"Good day ladies. She will be your photographer for today" the guy who appeared to be the assigned team lead of the shoot introduced the female photographer.
"Isn't she the one?" Ashley whispered to Troian recognizing the photographer to be the girl whom Ryan Silverstein, Shay's ex boyfriend, allegedly replaced Shay with. The two girls looked at Shay who was also stunned to see the other girl. She couldn't understand what she feels. It seems that Ryan had cheated on her with that girl and now she has to work with that girl. It was just like yesterday that she and Ryan went on a vacation to Hawaii along with Ashley and his Ryan. She weighed things on her mind when the girl reached out her hand. Should I or shouldn't I? That question haunted Shay's mind but being the professional that she is, she shook the girl's hand. The girl didn't even have a look of guilt on her face. She seemed amused to work with Shay. That bitch! Ashley said in her mind. She was gritting her teeth in anger. She was very protective of Shay.
The shoot went fine without delays. They were just wrapping up when a tall bearded man entered the studio. His eyes grew wide when he noticed familiar faces around. He quickly scanned the room for a certain person and there she was, the Goddess of Hotness. The photographer girl approached him giving him a quick peck. It was more of brag than a welcoming gesture. His gaze never left the goddess. He observed her laugh with her friends. He was temporarily lost in the world of realm when he looked at her. Coincidentally the goddess turned her head to his direction. Her laughter halted when she noticed him and to add more pain in her heart, she had to see him with her. Their eyes met but Shay looked away quickly. The other girls noticed Shay's change of mood. She was hurt, it was obvious. She kept her head down like there was something amusing to see at the floor. It only had to take for Ashley to hold Shay's hand for Shay to excuse herself. At first she walked briskly but as she got closer to the restroom her footsteps were close to sprinting.
"We should follow her you guys" Lucy suggested.
"You stay here I'll follow her" Ashley insisted. She knows it was best not to crowd Shay wherever she might be. Ashley searched for Shay in the changing room but found it empty so she then looked for her friend at the restroom and indeed her best friend was there.
"Hey babe" she gently turned Shay by her shoulder and the brunette immediately wiped away the tears on her face.
"You need something Ash?" Even though she tried her best, Shay failed to cover up her broken voice.
"I need to be here for you" Ashley hated to see Shay crying and hurting. She pulled the taller girl closer and hugged her tight. Shay needed it; the feeling of security, of being loved. She broke down on Ashley's shoulder. The blonde didn't mind it. Not so long after Troian and Lucy went in and joined Ashley in comforting Shay. If Shay had lost some love from the romantic aspect of her life, she gained more of it from her friends.
After the short dramatic scene at the restroom they went to change at the changing room. Still recovering from her crying, Shay told the girls to go ahead and wait for her outside. They respected her wish and went out. When Ryan saw the window of opportunity he sneaked his way to Shay.
"Shay I need to talk to you" Shay was too occupied to hear someone coming in. So when Ryan spoke she was spooked.
"Ryan you scared me!" she said in a loud voice to almost a shout. "What are you doing here" she didn't want to speak to him, they had no reason to.
"Hear me out Shay" she had enough of him. After giving him an eye roll she brushed past him and headed towards the door but was stopped by her arms being grabbed by Ryan. It wasn't a hard pull. "2 minutes please"
"What do you still want Ryan? We're done. You said so yourself you're unsure of us. You wanted this. What do you want to hear from me? That I'm hurt? That I'm not okay? That I'm jealous? Fine! I am. Happy now? You found someone new good for you so please let me have peace." Shay cried even harder. Ryan hated himself for doing that to Shay. He kicked himself from within for being the guy who broke her heart. He was a fool to let her go. He let his action to speak for himself by pulling her to his body. He had missed the warmth of her body on his.
"I'm sorry Shay. You don't have to say anything. I really am sorry. I must be the most stupid guy in the world. I know I'm not the best loyal boyfriend and you don't deserve that Shay. I want you to know that I'm sorry for not giving you what you deserve. It would be too cruel if I ask you for another chance even though I wanted to. You're the girl that got away from me. I don't want to see you like this anymore. This is not me making up for what I did. I just want the old Shannon back, not for me but for yourself and for the other people who loves you and those who deserve your love." He finished his piece with Shay still in his embrace. He meant every word he said, he was sorry, and he also wanted Shay to be happy.
Ashley wondered what could've taken Shay so long. The blonde strutted to the changing room crossing paths with Ryan who had left with one last kiss on Shay's forehead. Ashley just shrugged it off but when she entered the room and saw Shay in tears again she was able to put the pieces together.
"He did this to you didn't he?" there was so much anger in Ashley's tone.
"It's not what you think Ash" Shay said in between sobs. Ashley didn't need to hear the rest of the story. She stormed off to where most people were and where Ryan was talking to someone.
"Hey Silverstein!" Ashley called out and before anyone could blink Ryan's face was bleeding and Ashley's hand was pink-red swollen. Shay came running after Ashley but it was too late.
"Ashley I was just saying sorry to Shay" Ryan defended himself but the blonde is in full fury.
"You should be and don't you dare make her cry again. Never!" Ashley grabbed Shay by her wrist and the rest of their team left the studio following suit.
None of them talked about what happened in New York. It was their real life version of 'New York minute' from PLL. Ashley's hand was still swollen. They all acted normal as they went back to work. Proud of what she had done Ashley examined her knuckles. That douche bag deserves it. She commended herself. She posted a picture of it on instagram but instead of narrating the real story she just captioned it 'ouch'. She never would let anyone hurt her buttah even if it takes to her to risk herself.