-Shay's POV-
My head feels like it's gonna fall down from my neck any second now. I shouldn't have drunk too much last night. Damn hangover. I shift my position keeping my eyes closed. I feel something on my torso I opened one eye and saw that something is actually someone's arm. I slowly looked at who's spooning me and my eyes grew big seeing who it was. Shit! I jumped out of bed as quick as I could which gave me a bigger shock. What the hell happened last night? I was sleeping with Ashley with both of us on our underwears and clothes scattered on the floor. I tried recalling it but everything is a blur. I quickly grabbed some clothes from my duffel bag and changed into it leaving as silent as I could.
I recalled what happened on the last 24 hours. What happened? How did it happen? Shay think! My hangover isn't helping with my memory recall, all I remember is running away from Tyler and Ashley after seeing them almost kissing. Then in a spur of the moment decision everyone went to the beach and rented a beach house for the night. I tried to avoid Ashley that night. We were dancing and having fun and swimming and drinking and…kissing? I remember dancing with Ashley and kissing her but why did we end up on the same bed without our clothes on?
-Ashley's POV-
The sunrays shining on my face woke me up. I looked around and remembered sleeping beside Shay but she was nowhere around. I was surprised seeing myself on my underwear. What happened? I tried to remember but nothing came up. I dressed up and went outside looking for someone who might know the answer.
"Morning Ash. Is Shay still sleeping? You must have tired her from your little fiasco" Keegan greeted with a snarky comment
"What happened last night?" I wasn't really in the mood to joke around because of my hangover and the confusion on my mind
"You don't remember anything? Like any?" he clarified
"Would I be asking if I did?" I feel bad for being grumpy at Keegan. "and no Shay's not there" I said pointing at the room where I came out
"She left?"Keegan disregarded my demands for explanation. "Why would she even go without saying a word to anyone" he looked really confused
"I don't know when I woke up she wasn't there and it's weird because I was…" Oh no. I stopped talking and froze.
"And what Ash?" Keegan asked eager to know
"Almost naked. Oh my God." Flashbacks suddenly hit my mind.
"Have you seen Shay?" I asked the four girls sitting on the lounge. I haven't seen Shay after she ran off.
"Yeah she just went home to get some clothes, you should too. We're having an evening swim tonight." Janel said
"And no one's allowed to pass. We'll have some fun, relax and a couple of drinks" Sasha said clearly excited about it
"You're not even allowed to drink too much Sasha." Troian warned. Everyone on set treated Sasha as the little girl of the family.
"Please give her a break Troian" Lucy said high fiving with Sasha.
"Okay. I'll get some of my things. I'd be back in an hour max" I said and left for my overnight bag.
The group divided into smaller groups and hopped on different cars. Shay and I didn't get in the same car, I wanted to but she already left with the guys when I got back from my house to get my things. I just sighed in disappointment. I got even more disappointed because it took long for us to follow after them because Troian's car broke down. When we arrived the guys had already started the party. My eyes immediately scanned the area for Shay. I could see Brant and Cody drinking in red cups. Keegan and Ian were in charge of the barbecue.
"What took you so long?" Ian asked as soon as he saw us.
"A sabotaged our car" Lucy said and gave Ian a light kiss on his cheek. They had been dating before the PLL series ended.
"I'm going around for some fun. I had too much of your romance" I said to them laughing and walked towards the beach house.
Everyone was already on their swim wear so I changed on mine too. We've arrived like an hour ago and I still haven't seen Shay around. Tyler handed me a drink.
"Haven't found her yet?" he said with a teasing smirk
"Help me?" I said and took a sip of the drink.
"She's at the backyard. Apparently this beach house has a pool on it. Ironic right?" Tyler said laughing at his last statement. I walked to the backyard and I immediately saw the person I was looking for the whole night. She was talking with Lindsay and Drew. I stare at her for a moment taking time to examine her curves and toned body. She was so freaking hot and what the fuck? Shay was seated on Drew's lap. My grip on the cup tightened and I could feel the heat going through all over my body.
"If only looks could kill?" Sasha said. I got too preoccupied watching Lindsay, Drew and Shay that I didn't notice the other girls coming to me.
"Huh? What…No…Uhh" I stuttered. The girls laughed at me.
"Jealous much?" Lucy asked and I released my fist not realizing I was clenching it. I drank everything on my cup.
"I need a refill" I said as I walked away from the group. I can't be jealous, I shouldn't be jealous, I've never been jealous, not until now. We didn't put malice on the sweet things the girls do with the boys. We sit on each other's lap, sleep on their shoulders, etc but seeing Shay doing it with someone brings the rage in me.
"The party doesn't start til I walk in" Shay said as she danced with the group in front of the fire. We were dancing merrily and accidentally bumped to each other.
"Sorry" I said looking down. She didn't say anything instead she grabbed my hand and went on dancing. She was clearly on a drunken state.
"Okay time for spin the bottle!" Brendan said and everyone gathered around the fire. Shay was seated beside me. The bottle landed on me.
"Ashley truth or dare?" Lindsay asked. I wasn't clearly in the mood for her tonight.
"Truth!" I'd rather tell something and lie a little than be dared by this drunk people
"Would Hanna kiss Emily?" Everyone laughed at the question.
"I don't know ask Marlene" I laughed along the silliness. Okay I was tipsy in some ways too.
"Then would Ash kiss Shay though?" She asked a follow up question and everyone started making noises.
"Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!" the guys cheered. "Go Ash! ButtahBenzo Kiss!" The girls cheered along. I shook my head. I know I've had enough drinks but I won't make the same mistake of kissing her drunk again.
"Yeah. Why not Ash?" Shay asked confidently and grabbed me by the neck for a kiss. It took me a second to respond. I could hear the wolf noises they were making. Before I could enjoy it too much Shay pulled away and whispered "I bet I kiss better than Tyler" She stood up and winked at me. I froze from where I was seated with my gaze following her. She ran to the beach. I can't believe she said that and I can't believe she's going for a midnight swim on chilly waters.
"I'll get her out of the water" I said to the laughing crowd.
Goosebumps ran through my skin once the cold waves touched me. "Shannon it's not a good time to swim. Let's go back" I shouted at her.
"Come and make me" She said enjoying the water. Clearly she would regret it later once she starts to shiver. I walked further on the water to where she was. I grabbed her back to the shore but drunken Shay was stronger. She pulled me back and I fell down on the water. If this was a normal night I would have yelled at her or something but she was clearly drunk and alcohol was taking its toll on me too. Instead of retaliating and arguing with her I allowed her to drag as back to the water. We swam around for about 20 minutes or so and everyone didn't mind calling us back to the shore.
We ran inside a room on the cottage. I figured it was Shay's since her bag was sitting on the chair. She pulled out some underwear from her bag and started changing on it.
"Hey use the bathroom!" I said to her not wanting to see her naked
"You're my best friend it doesn't matter" She went on changing her lingerie and I did too.
"I need spare clothes. I don't remember where my bag is" I asked her going through her bag. I absentmindedly pulled clothes and threw it on the floor
"We don't need it. Let's go to sleep on this" She climbed under the covers and patted the space next to hers. I lay beside her.
"Come closer" She demanded. We were both drunk-er than we were when we had spin the bottle. "I love you Ashley" that was her last words before we fell asleep.
"Ashley. Hey Ash you okay?" Keegan shook my arm bringing me back to the present time. Sad deep emotions are building inside me.
"Yeah" I said to Keegan before running back to the room where Shay and I slept. I slammed to the bed and buried myself to the pillow. Now I know what it feels to be left alone after being told that she's loved. Now I know what Shay felt or at least a fraction of what she felt. I realized how much I hurt Shay for leaving her just like that. I don't know long I've been crying but the four girls woke me up and I clearly looked horrible.
"Ash what happened?" Lucy asked with full concerned tone
"Now I know what I feels. Now I know" I said with an upset tone.
"Know what?" Janel lightly placed her hand on my shoulders.
"Nothing. Let's enjoy the rest of our day" I forced a smiled and the girls didn't pushed me for answers but all shared a knowing look.
We got out of the room and heard noises from the porch. I recognized the familiar laugh, it was Shay's. We all went out and my heart broke at the sight of Shay…and Ryan.
