OneLiner: Can we really have Ashley being the bad ass in the whole story? Lol..

Chapter 10

Ashley's POV

It has been almost six months since I arrived in my new home.. In a new place.. With new people around me every day and parents that really cared about me.. It has been strange at the beginning but now I was starting to get used to it..

High school life is the same like everywhere.. The only exception might be those private schools where all the snob and rich kids are.. But yet, even in those schools a high school student is a high school student no matter what..

As for my school.. Its not bad.. Up until now I made one friend, if I could call him a friend really.. Aiden.. Aiden who happens to be Spencer's boyfriend.. The perfect couple.. The next prom king and queen for sure.. As for any other friends no one tried to befriend me and to be honest I didn't try either.. But nevertheless I was kind of "famous".. Everyone knew about the new strange girl who came from California.. There was though that girl.. Spencer.. She was impossible.. And I liked the fact I could get under her nerves that fast.. But the problem is that I liked her more than I thought I would.. And I felt only once like that..

Back in California I did a lot of things.. Things I wasn't proud of and with people I shouldn't hung out with.. I had relationships with boys and girls and I didn't care about any of them.. What I cared about was to take what I wanted and leave.. No emotions.. Until I met Sophia.. She was a beautiful girl I met one day while ordering my coffee.. When I saw her she did something to me.. I don't know what but she was different from all the others.. I wanted to get to know her.. Although I wasn't sure if she was gay or not.. I didn't have anything to lose really.. So I tried..

We became friends immediately.. She was one of those people who always smiled and with her I was a different person.. All I wanted was to be with her all the time.. And then there was that one day where I told her I liked her more than a friend.. That one day where I leaned to kiss her and she pushed me away.. I still remember the shock in her eyes.. The hurt.. She wasn't feeling the same.. And right there I felt my heart break..

For a few days I was lost.. And then I went back to my old self.. Not caring, doing stupid things, till my real father found me and here I am.. In Ohio state..

Spencer was nothing close to how Sophia was.. If I had to describe Spencer I wouldn't use the best of words but there was something about her that made me want to come closer.. To annoy the hell out of her.. To get under her nerves because it was so easy to do it.. And then there was this feeling I felt before and I was feeling it again with her.. And I was scared.. So I kept my distance and I was the Ashley that everyone was curious about..

While in detention I knew she was staring when I wasn't looking.. I knew she wanted to know more about me.. She wasn't the same like when I met her.. There was just something different.. In my experience with people of every kind I could figure her out.. But she was keeping herself closed enough for me to find more..

When she asked me about Audrey I laughed.. I heard the rumors and I won't say they weren't truly real.. Audrey was like the girl from the movie "Mean girls" Karen.. Beautiful but slow.. And I knew I could get under Spencer's skin just by flirting with her.. And I might have kissed Audrey but nothing more.. Now how everyone thought that me and Audrey were together that's something else..

I wanted to get to know Spencer more.. I wanted to come closer to her but yet I couldn't.. I was scared of my emotions and how they would evolve.. And right now I knew that I liked this person more than I should.. And I didn't want for my heart to break for one more time.. So things were better to be left like that..

When I got inside Raife was preparing dinner.. It was already 5pm..

"Ashley, you are here finally.. Why are you late?"

"I was on detention for two hours.."

"What did you do?"

"Nothing really.. Its just that the teacher has issues and I think he doesn't like me that much"

"Don't let this happen again.. Catherine will come in a few.. So can you make the table?"

"Sure.."

Catherine was the best step mom anyone could ask for.. She was kind, and she loved kids.. She was a teacher to the public elementary school in our area.. From what I know kids loved her as she always came back home with a couple of sketches with her name, usually written with different colors..

"Will you come tomorrow at the bar? There will be an open mic night and don't tell me you don't sing because I know you do.. I heard you and you have a beautiful voice.."

"Yeah, I don't think so.."

"Why? You have a talent Ash.."

"Because I don't sing in public.."

"What if we sing together? Would that be better?"

"I don't know.. Let me think about it and I'll tell you.. Ok?"

"That's all I want.."

Twenty minutes later Catherine was home as well and we were all sitting around the table to eat.. She was telling us about her day, I told them about mine, I got yelled at by her for getting into detention, and we all laughed at the end about my dad's day.. Since he wasn't working he was the one who would do the chores and everything.. He didn't have any problem doing them.. Looking at them and how they were I was thinking that I would like to be them in a few years.. Find the person I want to be with, feel that closeness and be happy.. They made it seem easy..

Next day came and I found myself looking at Spencer and Aiden kissing at the parking lot.. I had to turn my head away from the sight in front of me.. It wasn't that appealing.. But I wasn't that lucky because Aiden saw me the moment I was trying to be invisible..

"Ashley, hey.. Goodmorning" I took off my earplugs so I could hear him..

"Hey Aiden.." I was looking at Spencer through my black Jackie O glasses.. She seemed uncomfortable but yet I could see a small smile on her lips.. I didn't talk to her neither did she..

"What are you doing today.. We were thinking to go for bowling.. Why don't you come with us.."

"I am sorry but I can't.. Thank you though.." I was ready to put my earplugs in when I heard him talk again..

"I don't take no for an answer.. I haven't seen you hanging out with anyone here.. So I think you should come.. There will be other people as well.."

"Aiden, I am not interested.. But thank you.."

"Oh come on Ash.."

"Aiden, stop.. If she doesn't want to come don't pressure her.." I heard Spencer telling him.. Her voice sound irritated.. Why? Who knows..

"I will sing with my dad tonight at the local bar.. It has an open mic night.. So thank you.. Maybe some other time.." I said and left them right there before he tried to say anything else..

All day long I could see Spencer looking at me.. We did share a couple of classes.. I wanted to avoid her after this morning's meet up but from the other hand I liked to tease her..

"Hey blondie, if you want to say something I am all ears you know"

"I thought you would stop calling me that.."

"Well, guilty.. I think it suits you better than Spencer.." I saw her twisting her lips like she was ready to say something..

"You didn't answer me yesterday.."

"Answer you what.."

"About you.. Who you are.. Who Ashley Davies is.."

"I am sorry.. But I don't know you that well.." I said with a smirk..

"What if I want to know you better?" I didn't answer to her because the teacher came in.. And he was one of my favorites.. Oh, that was sarcastic..

"Hello class.. Today's lesson is about death.. And what better from Alan Poe.."

No one really liked today's lesson.. Besides me.. I was always fascinated by Poe.. Yes, he was kind of strange and some of his stories were kind of scary but yet he could write a beautiful poem with so much emotion..

Our class finished and I got up first as always.. But Spencer didn't seem to want to let go.. I must say she was really persistent..

"Ashley wait.." I stopped and turned to look at her..

"Yes?" she seemed out of words.. And I didn't wait for her to find them anyway.. Instead I found Audrey and I walked to where she was standing.. When I turned to look back Spencer was already gone..

Tonight it was the open mic night.. And although I didn't really want to go because I never sang live and especially to other people besides myself I had to go.. That way I could bond with Raife and we both liked music.. I guess now I know from where I took that love..

"Ashley? Are your ready? We are living in a few"

"Yes.. I'll be downstairs in a few"

I took one last look in the mirror.. I was wearing my tight jean skirt with a black vest and a red bra underneath and my favorite high hill black stilettos.. I had my hair down in a loose pony tail that left half of my hair down..

Once I was downstairs Raife looked at me in awe.. He never said anything about how I dressed.. I am not going to say that the way I dressed was like I was going to church but it wasn't like I looked like a whore or something..

"You look.. Ehm.. Good.."

"Thank you.."

"Ash, I think you are going to rock out some hearts there tonight"

"It's not my plan to Catherine"

"Are we ready?"

"Yeap.."

Once inside the bar everyone greeted Raife and he was happy to introduce me as his daughter to everyone he knew.. The manager showed us everything we needed.. He checked the equipment and once everything was ready we waited backstage.. I was checking every now and then and more people seemed to come every minute that was passing till the place was packed..

"Are you ready kiddo?"

"As ready I can be.."

"We are fifth on the row.. I thought I would sign us after a couple of people so you can feel comfortable.."

"Yes, thank you.." My palms were sweating and my heart was beating way too fast.. I hoped I wouldn't faint..

The first two people who sang really sucked.. I mean really.. How a person doesn't know if they have a voice or not.. Seriously..

The third guy was kind of better I must say.. At least he could hold a tone and he played the violin as well.. Not bad..

The fourth person was a girl named Jersey.. I had to laugh a little bit.. It's strange why parents would name their children after a town or a state.. Yet, besides her name, the girl had a beautiful voice and the crowd was asking for more.. She sang two more songs and then it was us..

"Breathe Ashley.. We are on.."

"Yes.. Breathe.. I am breathing.. Ok.. I am ready.."

Once out everyone were screaming my dad's name.. I didn't know he was that famous over here.. Its not like I ever came here to listen to him.. And that I regret..

"Hey everyone.. Tonight I'll sing with my beautiful daughter.. It's her first time here.. So give a big shout for Ashley.." everyone started to say my name and I felt like I was a famous singer.. It was a strange feeling..

I looked at my dad, he nodded and the show was on..

He was playing the guitar while I was singing a familiar song we both knew very well.. I must admit that it felt amazing singing for the first time with so many people around.. Everyone was asking for more and my dad couldn't say no but he looked at me first to see if I was ok.. Of course I was..

Raife being a big fan of rock as I was too we sang songs of Metallica, AC/DC, Scorpions.. It was like they didn't want us to stop.. And its then when I saw her in the crowd.. Why she was here I don't know.. And while I was smiling a little inside I repressed it right away.. I wouldn't let myself feel anything about that girl.. Especially knowing she was straight and in a relationship with Aiden.. So we finished our songs and we went backstage.. Raife was ecstatic..

"Ashley.. You rock.. You were amazing.."

"Thank you.. You too.. I am sorry I haven't come all this long to hear you.."

"Its ok.. Don't worry.. It was a pleasure singing with you.."

"It was mine too.." He took me in his arms and kissed my forehead.. I couldn't help but hugging him with everything I had inside..

"Hey rock stars.. You were both amazing.." Catherine said while giving a kiss to Raife

"Thank you" we both said with the same grin..

"Ready to go and enjoy the rest of the night?"

"Definitely.."

When we went back I saw she was still there.. I didn't go where she was standing.. Instead I was sitting on our table that was reserved for us and I was enjoying the guy that was up now.. He looked kind of funny..

It's then when I felt her next to me.. She had a particular scent that it was hard not to notice..

"You were amazing tonight Ashley.."

"Thank you.."

"I didn't know you could sing.."

"You don't know a lot about me blondie.." I had to put boundaries between us.. Because if I didn't I don't know how things would go.. And I was scared it would go with me being hurt again..

I turned my head away from her and talked with Catherine who was asking me who the girl was.. I told her she was someone from school and I left it like that.. She tried to talk to me again but I wasn't too talkative.. And it was then that I knew I pissed her off..

"I really don't understand you and it seems I won't ever.." and like that she left.. What was her deal anyway.. I don't know what she wanted from me.. And I wouldn't stay around to find out.. I was good as I was.. I wanted this year to end so I could go to California's art school.. That's all I wanted.. Or did I want more than that?

TBC

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