Ashley came home after classes to find Jessica still in their bed. The blonde wasn't sick, but there was definitely something that bothered her. She just wasn't in a talking mood. A small smile crept on her face when she saw Ashley enter their room. She knew Jessica well enough to not ask any questions. She would talk when she was ready. She simply climbed upon the bed to lay next to her. She just wrapped her arm around the blonde woman beside her. Staring at each other, their foreheads and noses touched. But not a single word was spoken. They remained that position until Emily came into their room. She asked them if they were going to join dinner. Without breaking eye contact Ashley answered they would be downstairs in a minute. The Legacy left to tell the others.
Come on Jess, we have to go downstairs for dinner she said after some time. Jessica put on a fake smile and followed her downstairs. During dinner they both were unusually quiet. The other Bella's noticed there was something going on but they didn't ask any questions. After dinner it was their turn to clean up and do the dishes. They worked in silence. And when they finished their chores, Jessica headed straight up to their room.
Ashley who knew that Jessica needed some space, stayed behind. She did her homework at the kitchen table. After she finished her homework, she went upstairs to see if Jess was okay. Jessica was already in bed, so she changed into her pajamas and joined her. She wrapped her arm around the blonde and held her close.
They both lay awake lost in their own thoughts. It was just after midnight when Jessica started to talk. Ash, are you awake she asked. Yes I couldn't sleep. No me neither. I just want to say sorry Ash, for shutting you out. Don't worry about that Jess. I know you well enough to know you will tell me what's wrong when you're ready. I am now ready to talk about it.
You know that guy I dated she began. Jake, Ashley said. Yeah him. Yesterday when I was going to one of my classes I saw him. He didn't see me. But then I heard him talking to some other students. He was telling lies about me. And I was so angry I left without him seeing me. That is why I was so quiet and didn't want get up. What did he say Ashley asked her. I don't know if I should tell you Jessica said suddenly ashamed. Jess, you know you can tell me everything. I know Jessica said softly. But he was saying stuff about you and me. I don't want to repeat the disgusting things he said about us. But he told everyone that we are together and that he had seen us kissing and more. I don't want to repeat it. Why would he say such things Ash? I don't understand. He is just jealous you dumped him. Don't worry about it. I don't care what he said. You and I both know the truth. I love you and she kissed Jessica on top of her head. I love you to Ash.
Ashley walked up to Jake with a murderous glance in her eyes. What the hell do you think she screamed angrily at him. Do you find it normal to spread rumors and lies about other people? You don't know what you're talking about. I suggest you keep your mouth shut the next time you talk shit about other people. You messed with the wrong people. She punched him in the nose and stormed off.
She was still angry when she entered the Bella's house. Without saying a word she got up in her room. Apparently Flo was there when she confronted Jake. Flo had witnessed what had happened and she told the other Bella's when she got home short after Ashley.