Spikes and Soul
I couldn't stop laughing while writing the beginning of this chapter :D enjoy. And sorry if I have spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. But just know that I try. Sometimes auto correct plays a role lol. I use my IPod notes to write these because I don't like using the computer. It's all messed up with viruses anyways.
A fan: Your welcome. I thought it would be funny for Ash to walk in on Johnny like that lol. I could imagine Johnny being all sassy once Ash got to know him better.
Crystal Persian: Thank you so much. I try to make them funny because I know most teenagers are either sassy or sarcastic or just plain out both lol.
Anonimo: Thank you. And stuff will happen with the Mafia and Ash. You'll see what I have planned out but it's not to bad or graphic. :)
Disclaimer : Don't own sing, any of the characters or songs. Just the OCs.
Chapter 6
The first morning of Johnnies stay came with a vengeance and commotion. Ash grunted at the sound of Wait and Bleed by Slipknot blaring loudly on her phones alarm system. The sound of metal music and screaming could practically wake the dead. Oddly enough it didn't phase Ash too much, she even slept through all the racket the alarm gave off on some days. Ash liked heavy metal from time to time and her alarm would always play it. The teen was a heavy sleeper and not a morning person. If there was a war zone or bombs she would easily sleep through it. This time however Ash grabbing the phone quickly sliding the snooze button with half open eyes. She cuddled underneath the blankets again trying to go back to sleep.
Her bladder was quickly protesting against the idea, making Ash groan in frustration. Giving in Ash turned off the alarm and got up from the bed feeling the ice cold air hit her fur and quills. Ash shivered starting to mutter and complain incoherently to herself. Shivering even more, Ash forgot that she was only wearing a see through black mesh babydoll slip form Victoria Secret that her aunt had sent her for Christmas last year. Ash was also not wearing a bra and had on boy short panties underneath with red plaid print on them. Ash knew Johnny was probably still asleep and he wouldn't see her. After all it was Ashes apartment and she could sleep in whatever pajamas she wanted and not get judged for it. The teen decided to go to the bathroom really quick, then come back into her room and change into something more conservative for when Johnny finally woke up.
Ash quickly opened the bedroom door, looking both directions in the hallway. Luckily the coast was clear, Johnny was no where to be seen, his bedroom door was still closed. Ash dashed straight for the bathroom closing the door and to do her business. When Ash was finished she washed her hands and opened up the door about to run back into her bedroom. When boom! It all happened at once. Fate just had to have an evil sense of humor. Ash smacked right into the animal she was trying so desperately to avoid that morning. Johnny was half asleep in the wheel chair about to use the bathroom too. But now there was Johnny in the most awkwardest situation ever. He was shirtless except for his pajama bottoms. The young gorilla was definitely awake now with a half naked Ash who was sitting awe stricken and horrified in his lap.
Johnnies brown eyes grew as big as saucers and his cheeks flushed as the realization kicked in. He literally couldn't believe what Ashes night attire consisted of. His eyes greedily took the opportunity to study Ashes rebellious morning form. The teen had messy bed quills ,her small mesh slip going up to her thighs because of the position she was sitting in, and the smell of lavender scented dryer sheets. Johnny also noticed she wasn't wearing a bra and only panties. That made the situation much worse. Luckily Ash was a few mere inches away from Johnnies crouch. His baggy pajama pants and boxers underneath concealed him rather well.
"Johnny.. Agh shit.. Don't look at me.. " Ash said out of breath pushing herself out of Johnnies lap. She stumbled fearfully on the floor. Ashes arms shot up covering her breasts desperately. She held a crazed panicked look in her green eyes. Ash remembered it was morning and could just imagine what was in Johnnies 'second mind' as she nicknamed what guys go through in the mornings.
"Oh Sorry.." Johnny stuttered stupidly. He was still looking at her puzzled and embarrassed.
" Oh my God Johnny! I said don't look at me damnit !" Ash snapped at Johnny irritatedly. Her cheeks were turning bright pink. Ash pushed herself up off the floor still covering her small breasts with one arm and her butt with the other. Nervous quills shot out of Ashes backside lining the outside of her bedroom door. Wasting no time, Ash high tailed it to the bedroom with the slam of the door behind her. She growled to herself standing there for a minute trying her hardest to cool off.
When Ash finally got a grip on her emotions she couldn't help but giggle some. The look on Johnnies face was priceless when she fell on top of him. That was definitely Johnnies first time seeing a half naked girl. The young gorilla definitely did not expect Ash to sleep in such sexualized attire. Lots of things were probably going through his mind and questions.
Ash finished up her musings fishing out a grey sports bra and a long purple night gown that covered everything out of the night wear drawer. Most of Ashes pajamas were all pretty much lingerie. Ash didn't like sleeping in normal pajamas because she got hot easily. The teen definitely found a use for her Aunt Luna's Christmas and birthday gifts. If it wasn't sexual then it was definitely ' high quality' sleep wear at no expense to Ashes funds.
However, now that Johnny was staying at Ashes apartment she had to make some night attire changes. Ash had to plan a shopping day with her girlfriends for new pajamas. She would have to do it very soon as Ash only had two sets of regular pajamas. Ash didn't want to have another incident like that again if she could help it. It was a awkward and horrible way to wake up on Johnnies first day of his stay.
Now Changed into sports bra and long purple nightgown, Ash deemed it safe to finally leave the bedroom. When she walked into the kitchen Johnny was already there at the kitchen table scrolling through the news on his phone. His face held a look of confusion and curiosity. It quickly changed to pointed and snarky when he noticed Ashes arrival. "Why good morning Miss not so Modest." Johnny teased her and chuckled.
"At least listen to what I have to say before you start assuming shit. I wear stuff like that to bed because one I'm the only one who sees it, two your forgetting my Aunt Luna is a stripper who married a sugar daddy so she sends me boatloads of Lingerie every holiday, and three well I'm hot blooded so they usually keep me cool at night." Ash said with a huff. She pulled out some pancake supplies and started a pot of strong coffee.
"That does explain a lot. I'm sorry for going to far.. Its like most guys sleep in there underwear or nothing at all. So I should have expected that some girls do the same thing. Do you forgive me?" Johnny asked genuinely. He felt pretty bad for putting Ash on the spot the first moment she entered the kitchen. Like most guys Johnny didn't seem to know or understand when enough was enough until it was to late and he ticked someone off. But one good thing did come from the incident, Johnny would always have that mental image of Ash in a mesh slip and plaid panties.
"Yeah.. I guess I'm sorry for over reacting and screaming at you. I know it wasn't the most pleasant thing to wake up to. I am really not a morning animal. Just warning you now for the future." Ash said while she mixed up the pancake batter and started the iron griddle on the stove top.
"That really does explain a lot Ash. I thought you were ready to bite my bloody head clean off." Johnny laughed. Her morning attitude wasn't pleasant in the slightest but her appearance most definitely was in Johnnies books. Of coarse he would definitely keep that bit of information to himself.
"Now let's get down to the nitty gritty. How many pancakes do you want puppy?" Ash asked while started two pancakes on the griddle.
"I'll take three. No butter or syrup please, I just like um plain." Johnny said with a shrug. He wasn't the one for sweets, the only thing sweet that he could tolerate was soda and energy drinks. The young gorilla always liked hardy and spicy foods.
"Johnny? Are you serious? What is wrong with you? Butter and syrup is like a must with pancakes." Ash was in disbelief. She couldn't wrap her head around the fact that Johnny didn't even want butter on his pancakes. This was Ashes first time meeting someone who didn't like syrup or butter.
"Haha yeah butter tastes bad to me and as for the syrup.. I just don't like the sweetness or flavor. It's way too much." Johnny said while Ash gave him a plate of pancakes and a fork.
"Wow...your like the first animal I ever met that doesn't like syrup or butter. I have to have syrup on mine. I try not to put the butter because it's not good for my figure." Ash said matter a factly. She always tried to watch what she ate for the most part. The teen took the seat across from Johnny starting to eat her one pancake with a little bit of maple syrup on top of it.
"Why would you need to do that?I think you look just fine to me." Johnny snickered taking a big bite out of the pancakes.
"I guess you can call it an insecurity. My second Ex boyfriend would push me to keep my figure and loss weight so I did. He would always tell me I was getting fat. Now three years later after breaking up with Kevin the habit just kinda stayed with me. You Know? Lance was no help either when I started dating the jack ass, he would always call me chubby cheeks." Ash whispered helplessly pushing pancake chunks around with her fork.
"Man your Ex boyfriends were stupid idiots. I have no clue what kind of drugs they were taking but that is not true. Ash do not ever think so lowly of yourself just because of what they said or what other animals think about you. Looks are definitely not everything, you can be the prettiest person yet in the inside they are nasty and psychotic. Your Exs were just insecure about themselves and their flaws. My dad would always tell me to be who I am growing up and it helped me some. You should only care about your own happiness and others if they are close to you. Ash your a beautiful porcupine inside and out. Your perfect just the way you are." Johnny said the last part with a blush.
Ash was on the verge of tears taking in all of what Johnny had just said. She could not believe all the truth and comfort that came out of his little speech. If Ash ever could go back in time she would have never dated any of the assholes in the first place. Johnny was correct, all they ever did was drag her down. They all wanted something physical and she never gave in to pressure like most teenagers do. When she said no they would criticize her looks and form.
Ash got up from her seat walking over to Johnnies side of the table with tears finally streaming down her face. She wrapped her arms around Johnny giving him a big hug. It made it a lot easier for Ash to properly hug Johnny around his neck because he was sitting down. Johnny couldn't help but hug Ash back, wrapping his arms tightly around her upper back. Johnny soothingly ran his fingers through her messy brown and white quills. They stayed like that for a few minutes. Johnny didn't mind Ashes sobbing, if anything he tried to make sure she let it all out. Johnny was quickly proving to be emotionally supportive and understanding of how badly Ash was hurt from her past. He wanted to help end her sorrows and inner suffering.
"Thank you... I really needed to hear that... I'm sorry for crying on you." Ash finally whispered softly into Johnnies neck. The teen let go of Johnny going back to her spot to finish up her pancakes.
"No don't be sorry Ash. If you ever need to talk about anything else just know I'm here. Even though there's no other place for me to go in my condition now is there?" Johnny chuckled. His British accent was soothing and calming to Ash.
"True. your stuck with me." Ash said with a giggle.
"So what do you have planned for today?" Johnny asked.
"I have to sign up for college classes online really quick and then I have to go out grocery shopping." Ash growled out the first part. The teen was currently enrolled at the cities community college working on her associates degree. Most of the classes she took were correspondents, televised or online.
"You're going to college already? What major are you going for?" Johnny asked with curiosity.
"Yeah I finished high school online last year and now I'm trying to get my associates degree in mathematics and science. I want to become a biochemist." Ash said proudly. She wanted something solid besides singing and performing. College was her best option and she took it using her financial aid the state provided.
"Damn you have big goals...how many years do you have left?" Johnny was astonished at how put together Ash was for not even having parents or anyone to show her.
"I have four more and then I'll be transferring to the university to get my bachelors degree and masters." Ash said while she took the plates and forks to the sink.
"That's impressive I'm sure you will graduate and become something great. I graduated high school two years ago. After that my dads been dragging me around with the gang. I haven't really had a chance to do any of that." Johnny said with a frown. His dream was always to attend college but his father never let him. The gang life was forced upon Johnny and he couldn't say no to his dad or higher ups.
"I'll tell you what. We'll register you online today and get you on some correspondence classes like me. I'll even pay for your tuition and books. Wanna do it? You only live once puppy. Your not a cat with nine lives." Ash teased. She did the puppy dog pout to make it more convincing. She really wanted Johnny to get an education just like her. It was almost unfair that Johnnies dad had a say in his life choices.
"Okay I will. You talked me into it." Johnny smiled. Ash jumped around a few times in excitement and triumphant before wheeling Johnny over to the guest room where the computer was at. Things were certainly looking up for him. He would finally get to go to college. Even if it was online courses. It was a lot better then nothing.