Chapter 2:
Year 2012:
Ashling's P.O.V.
My first class was science in room 201 on the third floor. I walked there not wanting to be late to my first class. I've never been on the third floor before so I was a bit lost but I quickly found my class. As I entered the room everyone stopped talking and they all looked my way. Awkward. Then they suddenly started to whisper again. I sighed.
'You know when people sigh too much, their happiness disappears.' I jumped at the sound of Taylor's voice. I tensed. I looked up and saw Taylor looking down on me with a smile on his face. I quickly walked away from him and sat at the very back of the class. Oh. My. God! Stupid Taylor! I told him to stay away from me! Taylor sat at the front with his friends.
The teacher came when the bell rang telling us student's that class is about to start.
'Good morning, my name is Miss Lester and I'll be your maths teacher. In my class you are going to be paired with another student for the whole year…' at that point my eyes widened and I hoped that I would be with someone smart. The teacher started to call names and then she said
'Taylor you'll be paired with Ashling.' Taylor looked a little confused. 'Emm sorry who's Ashling?' He asked. Oh god that is so embarrassing!
'Ashling please raise your hand.' Miss Lester said. I blushed deep red and raised my hand. Taylor looked around. His eyes landed on mine and he smiled.
'Ah the sexy dancer you should have said so miss!' he exclaimed. I blushed even harder and everyone in the class started to laugh. Taylor gathered his stuff and sat right beside me.
Well that's embarrassing!
Taylor's P.O.V.
'Taylor you'll be paired with Ashling.' Miss Lester said. I was confused because I didn't know any Ashling, no offence to her.
'Emm sorry who's Ashling?' I asked. I seriously needed to remember people better.
'Ashling please raise your hand.' I looked around the classroom to see the sexy little dancer blush deep red. She looked so cute and innocent!
'Ahh the sexy dancer you should have said so miss!' I exclaimed. She blushed harder. I collected my bag and walked her way. I sat beside her, while everyone in the class laughed. I was happy to be paired with her. There's something about her that drives me nuts. And she's the only one that does that to me. I feel like I had known her all my life.
I remember the first time I saw her. She moved here only three months ago with her mother. I came to pick up Kristina. We promised to go to the movies together, but I really didn't want to go with her though. I stopped at their house. It was a huge white house with window walls on the first floor that showed the dining room. The second and third floors were more private but not private enough.
I walked to their front door and rang their doorbell. I heard the doors unlock so I stepped back. A middle aged woman with light green eyes and blond hair opened the door. She smiled at me, which gave me shivers and not the good one's either.
'Ahh you must be Taylor.' She looked away from me and looked at a girl behind her.
The girl was small about five feet four. She had light brown hair tied into high and long ponytail. She had big hazel-green eyes and when she smiled at her mother they seemed to shine. She had had a sun tanned skin. It wasn't too tanned it was a perfect bronze colour. Her figure was curvy but she wasn't skinny like Kristina. She was a little chubby. Which I think perfectly fit her.
She looked at me for a minute. Then she blushed deep red. That right there stole my heart. 'Honey, can you tell Kristina that Taylor came to get her.' Her mother smiled at her. She nodded at her mother and then walked away to get Kristina. That was the first time I saw her.
A lot has changed over two slash three months. Every time I came to their house Ashling would always open the door. With every opening she seemed to be missing something like a shine in her eyes or her usual smile. She seemed like she lost some weight and the colour of her skin seemed to become paler and paler. Every time I was about to ask if she's okay Kristina would come and shoo her away. I always felt helpless at these moments. A lot of scenarios would cross my mind and each was worse than the one before.
And now I am sitting right beside her in a class for a whole year. If I was about to die I think I would die a happy an. I always liked her as more than a friend.
I glanced at her. She was taking down notes. She looked very serious like her life depended on this. I loved the way her expressions changed so quickly. I chuckled a little at her. She turned and glared at me.
The bell rang way too quickly in my opinion. I must say I was a little disappointed. Ashling quickly collected her books and bag. She walked away from me and when she was at the door, I couldn't resist the urge to tease her a little.
'Bye, bye sexy little Ashling!' She stopped and turned my way. Her face was flushed making her look extremely cute. Her hazel-green eyes were wide and her mouth was parted a little. I got up from my seat and walked to her. I stopped beside and bended so our noses were touching. I looked right into her eye and said. 'Close your mouth, sexy. I am sure you wouldn't want any flies in there.' I chuckled and walked away.
Ahling's P.O.V.
'Close your mouth, sexy. I am sure you wouldn't want any flies in there.' He chuckled and walked away. I closed my mouth instantly. I can't believe he just said that. I am pretty sure that would count as a sexual harassment. I was beyond shocked. You try and be unaffected when a hottie class you sexy. Then you can judge me.
I sighed again. I took out my schedule; I was looking down on it. I was happy to see that I had double business class. I always loved the idea of having my own little company. I like the idea of being in control of what I do in my job.
I had my business class on the second floor in room 139. It was a huge classroom and I always sat at the front. I walked into the classroom and saw all too familiar face sitting on my usual desk. Now all my happiness gone; my eyes turned cold and blank. I walked to my desk and stood in front of the stupid popular figure.
'Move.' I demanded
'Not until I tell you this bitch,' Kristina hissed. 'Stay away from him, he is mine you hear?'
'Kristina move from my desk before I slap you in the little pretty face of yours. This is not the day or time.' I threatened her.
Kristina knew all too well that I wasn't joking. I am stronger than her although she's the cheerleader. I once slapped her so hard that her cheek was red for four hours straight. Those were the happiest four hours of my life. I mentally brush my fake tears away. Is that wrong?
'Well for fat girl I'm surprised that you still didn't trip and fall yet.' I sighed and didn't respond to her. Kristina must have realised this. She hopped off of my desk and walked out of the classroom snickering and joking about me with her friends.
I sat in my chair when the teacher came. He didn't waist anytime and started today's lesson. My teachers name is Mr Blunt. He is very strict and scary at first but if you get to know him and he gets to know you his classes can be very entertaining. My double hour ended quickly and lunch time was on. I rarely go to cafeteria; the only time I do go there is when I forget my lunch. Today is one of those god-freaking damn days!
The cafeteria was located on the first floor where all the lockers stood. I walk to the end of a really long hall and open the freaking door to the cafeteria. All heads turn my way: the students stop their chatter again.
I walk to the food line, while everyone slowly starts talking. The food line ended quickly. I took my food tray. I walked to the food counter and picked a slice of pepperoni and cheese pizza, fries and a salad on the side. I paid for my food. I turned to face the tables to look for an empty space to eat.
I found an empty table by the window. I quickly made my way there thanking the gods that there was a palace for me to sit in. once I was on my seat, eating my lunch I decided to my homework. I took my books and copy out and started on my homework.
I was concentrating so hard that only like 5 minutes later I noticed the whole cafeteria was quite because someone was actually willing to sit beside me ( that how awkward and unpopular I am my friend). I put my pen down and looked at the person beside me. My eyes went wide and his lips smiled when he saw my shock.
'Hey Ash, so how was your double class?' he asked like everything in the world was okay. I didn't answer I mean COME ON would you? When you know one of the popular people suddenly decided it was time to socialise with a freak of the school. 'Emm, okay?' I asked unsure more than stated to his question. He chuckled at my reply. Okay did I mention the whole cafeteria was staring at us and I mean everyone including the teachers? No? Well they are!
'Why are you sitting beside me Taylor?' I asked curiously. I did want to know the answer to that.
'You were sitting alone and I couldn't let the girl I like to sit alone.' He smiled at me. The whole school took a deep breath.
'What!?' I shouted. 'Did I hear you correctly? I mean I should probably go to the doctors and check my head. Maybe my ears need fixing…' I was mumbling to myself. He laughed at me which made me blush. He leaned in closer to my face (I'm not sure but I think it's his thing). Our lips were inches away. He looked me right into my eyes and whispered so only I could hear him. Did I mention that I really like him?
'I like you Ash, for a really long time now. I will make you mine Sweetheart and when I do I plan on never letting you go.' He closed his blue eyes and kissed my lips. Boy did my heart jump in joy. It was a simple kiss but I was happy. He quickly pulled back and started to walk away from me.
'You crazy you know that!' I shouted after him.
'Only around you baby girl.' He replied back. I was too shocked to move let alone breathe after that. The whole cafeteria started to whisper while my fingers lifted to trace my, Taylor kissed, lips.