Well, well, well, looks like i'm baaaaaaaaaacccckkkk! Yes! With another chapter! So if you hadn't already noticed, this chapter will be on Misty and Ash now, but since i want to get the story going faster i've decided to pour in our other main characters in this chapter as well, that way in the next one we will see them all together in one setting, Enjoy! (A/N: the flashback in this chapter will be the continuation of the flashback from chapter 9, so just in case you forgot you can go back and look it up)
( Ash's POV)
That day, Dawn was taken away, held against her will and threatened with a blade, that day also made me realize many things. Things which still haunt me to this day, it made me realize just how weak i was, all this time i was putting up a front to in order to be acknowledged with the rest of my friends. I pretended to be strong, confident….i pretended to be a fighter…...but that day, i couldn't even protect myself...let alone the people close to me. I was never confident like Drew, or gutsy like Gary, or even fearless like Paul. Even if i didn't show it, i would be scared, trembling and shaking inside my mind….why was i so weak? I let my friends down, i let many people down back then…..but now, i'm not the same, i grew, i found my strength, and i'm never going to return to my weak self, but even so, my strength is hidden, and because of that, people judge me for the fake mask i have placed on myself…..but what would they think then, if they saw the hands that could break you?
(Continuation from chapter 9)
He pressed his hand over her chest pushing her back against the wall harshly, she twitched and flinched again from the hard impact.
The three males looked over at the direction where his voice came from, they stood in place waiting for it to get closer.
"Is that your boyfriend coming over to save you"? sneered one of the males scrunching his nose in disgust.
She glared at him, "No, Paul's my friend and he's going to kick your ass, real good". she sneered back at him.
"We'll see about that". he put one of his hands behind his back and pulled up a knife, making her jump from fright.
"Not so mouthy now, are you"? he smirked, staring her down with his piercing dark chilling eyes.
They had caught up to Paul who was standing just a little bit from the distance, "Paul! What's wrong"? Ash looked at his face, he could see the rage and anger building up within, he looked down as saw his fists clenching tighter and tighter.
Misty gasped and then pointed towards the front, he then looked ahead and saw the three males, when he looked closer he noticed one of them holding a knife up to Dawn, he could hear the cold mumble from under Paul's breath, "I'll break his arm before i let that blade touch her skin". he took off without another word, prompting him to follow after.
The girls followed after them, but May and Leaf were held back forcefully by Gary and Drew, "Don't! It's too dangerous!"
"Even so!" Misty dodged Gary's hand and followed after Ash, "Dawn!" there heads turned to the side when Paul was just nearby, he didn't stop or hesitate and landed a blow to the knife holders face, he stumbled back dropping the blade and fell to the ground.
He yanked her arm and shoved her over to Misty who led her farther back, Ash joined him side by side blocking the other two from coming any closer to Misty and Dawn, "Stay back!" he barked furiously to the two high schoolers.
"Hmph….What are a bunch of kids going to do? We're bigger and older than you bastards, so if you don't want us to send you home broken and beaten then move aside". One of them had grabbed Paul's shoulders, he quickly responded by grabbing the older boys wrist and squeezing it with all his might.
"Argh! What the hell!?" He looked down at Paul whose eyes had pierced directly through the boys tough front, he cringed and began grunting from the pain of Paul's tight grasp, "Ah! What the hell! Let go you bastard!"
His cold expression hadn't changed the least, "You started this fight….so let's finish it to the end". his other hand had tightly grasped the boys forearm, he spun around bringing the older male over his shoulder and slamming him to the ground.
"If that's what you want then fine!" The other boy had snatched the wooden plank lying on the ground, aiming right for Paul who had his back to him, Ash threw himself towards the male tackling him to the ground.
"Ash!" Misty cried out, watching as the two of them struggled on the ground, Paul had made his way over to help but was pulled back by the other male he had shoved earlier, he pressed Paul up against the wall aiming his fist right for his face, he quickly dodged below and aimed his own fists towards the older guys stomach, he threw his fist at his face this time, throwing him to ground and then kicking him.
They had rolled over, this time Ash had pinned him to the ground, slamming his fists back and forth to the boys face, he was surprised when the high schooler had upper cut him, instantly throwing him off.
He glared at him, then jolted when he instantly felt a sharp pain in his jaw, he had coughed out blood, causing Misty and Dawn to scream out in fear.
Drew and Gary looked at May and Leaf, "You two, go get help, we can't let those guys off easily". the two of them nodded and ran off, leaving both males to stand back and watch.
"Should we go help?" Drew asked, still watching as Paul and Ash fought.
The brunette crossed his arms, "If worse comes to shove then yeah, but knowing Paul, this will end quickly…..Ash however…..".
He laughed, "Ha! You call those punches? It takes more than that to defeat someone like me, i've boxed for three years now, let's see if you have the guts to take on my fists you brat!" He lunged at the raven haired boy, pinning him fiercely down as he landed punch after punch towards Ash.
Blood was spurting out with every hit, he could feel his face numbing from too much pain circulating, he shoved the boy over and looked over at Paul who had already taken down one of the other males and was now handling the other, *I can't let myself get beaten, no!*
He kicked him off, the two of them standing just inches from the other face to face, he swung at him but it was blocked and countered with a punch, Ash stumbled back from the hit but kept at it, letting his anger take over. Every swing he threw was dodged and blocked by the other male, he dodged one of the hits himself but it was too late when he saw the boy's leg aiming right for him, his foot had struck Ash's head, throwing him against the wall which he collided with, he felt his head ringing has he fell back on the floor, his vision was getting blurry, he could hear Misty and Dawns voices as they cried out to him, screaming in fright, his head slowly turned over as he watched the boy come after him.
"Ash!" Misty had acted out without another thought, she grabbed the wooden plank from the floor and forcefully slammed it against the boys head, instantly knocking him out, she flung the weapon aside and ran to Ash's side.
Paul finished the other male easily and looked over at Ash, the blood drying up from his mouth and the bruises becoming visible on his face, he then looked over at Gary and Drew who gave him a firm and serious stare, he knew exactly what they meant.
"Ash! Are you ok?! Say something!" she grabbed his head and gently placed it on her lap, his eyes kept closing and then opening continuously, his vision had gotten more blurry, he mumbled quietly, "I….I'm sorry….." he said before falling unconscious.
She held onto him tightly as Dawn stared at the two, eyes tearing up, "This is all my fault"! She covered her face from shame, Paul brought her into a hug, keeping his arms wrapped safely around her.
"Don't say that….none of it is your fault, the only ones to blame are these three bastards here".
Gary and Drew joined them, helping them to watch over Ash and the three males until the cops and ambulance arrived, they rushed Ash off and took away the three high schoolers.
(At the Hospital)
He was sitting up on the bed, hearing the silence within the room, he looked down at his hands which were scratched and bruised, he looked around and noticed all of the bouquets of flowers placed on the bedside tables. *I forgot….it's a school day today*
He sighed and glanced over at the window, he saw his reflection, he angrily stared at himself, seeing how his face was badly bruised, his head was wrapped in bandages and cheek was gauzed.
"Disgusting….i couldn't even defend myself against one guy….." he clenched his hands into fists, reopening his wounds which were bleeding out, they were shaking violently, he lowered his head, holding back everything inside himself.
*I wanted to be strong, i was hoping to show everyone that i'm just as capable like the other guys…...but no matter what, in the end i was beaten to a pulp, Misty saved me…...it should have been me who was able to protect her, protect everyone, i act like i'm capable to take on any danger…..but i'm not…...a sporty guy like me is nothing when i don't have the skills to defend myself or others…..if everyone knew this side of me….what would they think? It's too shameful….all i can do is just put on a mask and smile*
Several weeks had passed by, he was standing in front of the cherry blossom tree, placing his palm over it, he faced the ground and then formed his hand into a fist.
"Ash…" he glanced over at Misty who was standing before him, she seemed surprised to see him there.
"What are you doing here"? she stood quiet for a while, she breathed in and then exhaled.
"I-i…..i've been going to your house for the past few days….but every time i went, your mom would say that you weren't home…...are you avoiding me"? she frowned when he turned away.
"It's not that…." he sighed, closing his eyes as he kept his back turned to her.
"Then what is it"? she took a few steps towards him but stopped when his fist against the tree fell to his side.
"Don't look for me anymore….".
She felt a sharp pain in her chest, she didn't want to believe the words he had just said, "What?"
"Please…..just leave me alone from now on, i think it will be good for all of us". he took his leave and walked past her without blinking an eye.
"Ash! Why are you doing this? Is it because of Gary? Because he decided to shut us all out after Leaf left? You don't have to do the same! We're your friends!" She was screaming at him, feeling the pain in her throat and blood pumping in her heart fast, tears were streaming down as she forced her eyes angrily towards his back.
He stopped, he didn't turn back but rather only returned his words, "We are friends…...in heart and soul, but i can't be around any of you guys anymore, call it being selfish, but i'm doing this for you and everybody else's well being...so please, as my friend, grant me this one wish and don't come looking for me anymore…".
He continued on his way, leaving her speechless from his words, she took a seat on the grass and continued watching after him as he exited out of the schools gates, she buried her face into her knees, "I don't want to...but if you really wish for this….then i have no choice…..guess this is a goodbye for us…...Ash".
(Present)
"Well! Now that we're all here! Why don't we all go back to my home for a snack?" She wouldn't release her grasp on Paul and Dawn as she led them away with Misty and Ash by her side.
"I-it's ok Mrs. Ketchum...i have to get…" the bluenette stopped when she saw Delias eyes tearing up, "Ah….oh nevermind, i am feeling a bit hungry". she chuckled wearily, Paul sighed, unable to resist the older womans invite.
Misty and Ash looked at one another, grinning deviously as they laughed under their breaths, they continued making their way through the streets, shoving and passing through the crowd.
"I parked my car not to far from here, i'll drive us all back to your house Mrs. Ketchum". she squealed as she tightened her headlock on Paul, "What a sweet young boy! Can i adopt you?!"
"Please don't". he forced a smile to the woman.
They had arrived to Ash's house, she opened the door letting them enter first, they took a seat in the living room, everything became silent, the atmosphere had turned awkward, Delia peeked her head out, smiling at them cheerily, "Misty, Dawn, can you girls help me prepare the food"?
They both nodded, "Sure Mrs. Ketchum". they hurried out of the room and followed her.
Paul glanced around, noticing the familiar trophies and medals displayed on the shelves, "You….."
He had grabbed Ash's attention, he leaned over placing his elbows on his thighs as he folded his hands over his mouth, his eyes stared up at the raven haired boy sternly.
"Those trophies…..so you're the Wilds king". Ash seemed a bit taken aback by Paul's words.
"How do you…." he was cut off, "...You think i don't know about the Wilds? I was king once…...but i gave up the title and cut off ties with those people".
"King…...I'm not surprised….." mumbled the raven haired boy, he was pulled in by Paul who grabbed his shirt.
"What the hell are you doing taking part in that crap?" he seemed angry, his eyes had turned icy but Ash seemed unaffected by his cold demeanor.
He pushed him away, "I have my reasons…"
(Misty/Dawn/Delia)
They were standing by the counter, Misty was chopping the vegetables, Dawn was whipping the batter, while Delia was preparing the meat, she had a blissful look on her face as she stared out the window in a daze.
"This...this is nice, i feel like i'm cooking with my daughters, how i've always longed for a moment like this". she squealed as she pounded the meat with the tenderizer, both girls jolted at the sound.
They chuckled nervously, "Well…..we're just glad you're happy". Misty responded.
Delia squealed, "Misty! Just please hurry up and marry my Ash! I want to be able to call you my daughter in law already!"
She blushed furiously, "W-what! B-but…." she was tongue tied, she saw the smirk on Dawn's face.
"I would ask Dawn to become my daughter in law but it looks like she's already with Paul, please don't forget to invite me to your wedding dear". it was the bluenettes turn to blush intensely, she unknowingly whisked the batter too fast that it was spilling everywhere.
Misty had pulled the batter away from her, she gave a sheepish smile when she saw the mess spilled all over the counter and sink.
"Paul and i aren't anything at all…...we just happened to come across a difficult situation earlier, that's all".
"Hm….is that so? Well either way! I refuse to believe it, so work hard on capturing that hunks heart, ok"? the brunette flashed a wink and smile at Dawn who felt even more embarrassed.
"Anyways…...i'm glad to finally see you girls, honestly, i miss having you and the others over, you were all so close...what happened that made you all stop coming"?
They seemed to have taken a more serious expression, Dawn looked away as Misty revealed distraught smile, "Well…..it's natural for things to be like this, we all just decided to go separate ways and everything ended like that".
Delia seemed uneasy, she had an unsure look on her face as she stared down both girls, "I don't believe that either…...although you kids don't show it, you still have the strong bonds you had back when you were young…..i don't need words to know that you are still close to one another….so tell me, what really happened"?
Misty scratched her head in a nerve wrecking manner, "It's kind of hard to say why…...but, that one day….Ash told me to leave him alone, i don't know why, but he seemed so set on me leaving him alone that i had no choice but to grant his request…..to this day, i still don't know why he said that to me, when he first talked to me in such a happy manner this morning i was confused…..wondering why he was suddenly friendly, i thought he hated me for some reason….but i'm just even more confused by how he's been acting towards me today, i had no choice but to went along with it rather than to ask questions".
"Misty, Dawn….what i tell you now….is just a secret between the three of us, can you keep it a secret?" They looked at each other and then at Delia, both nodding in agreement.
Her cheerfulness had faded in an instant, "That day when Ash was brought to the hospital…...that was the day he changed, i don't know why, but he became more serious when it came to his sports, he started to work out and even took up fighting lessons…...one night, he came back covered in bruises and wounds, his left eye was black and even had to get stitches...but what i saw was nothing compared to the frightening smile he had, a smile that only one has when they are satisfied".
"Did he get into a fight?" she nodded, both girls seemed surprised.
"Those boys….the ones who were arrested that day….they were released, and wanted revenge, but because they couldn't find any of you, they targeted Ash, till this day, even i don't know what happened between them…..but whenever i ask him about it, he just smiles and tells me it was a good practice….it scares me to think that he has built himself so dangerously….he even got himself underground".
"Underground?" Both girls looked at her curiously, She nodded.
"Ash….right now, is just putting a front to all of you, he really is kind and gentle, but when pushed the wrong way he turns into someone completely different, behind closed doors he is a fighter who will do what it takes to beat his rivals, he's not the Ash i raised back then, i'm sure you heard that he is a good boxer and has won many tournaments…..but, he has a reputation for being ruthless amongst a certain group of people…..and is currently the champion for the underground Wilds League".
"Wilds league? What…...is that"? Dawn had dropped her whisk causing both females to look at her, Misty stared at her thoroughly.
"Dawn…..do you know what it is"? Delia asked, seeming quite shocked, the bluenette nodded, becoming nervous suddenly.
"Dawn…...what is the Wilds League?" Misty faced her closer, Dawn looked away and then sighed.
"The Wilds League…...it's a brutal competition which allows both teenage males and females to fight amongst each other mercilessly, it's really famous amongst the rich for their entertainment, these people fight to the very peak of death just to be crowned king or queen of the Wilds…..i've been to several of the matches before because of my ex….these matches are really gruesome, it's like nothing you've ever seen before, someone always ends up being carried out by the ambulance…..every fighter takes this tournament to heart, they fight for it as if there life depends on it".
"Is…..Ash really in that?" Misty asked, feeling unable to accept that it's true.
Delia took a seat by the table and placed her elbows on the table as she folded her hands and covered her eyes, "I would never lie….I have never been to that tournament in real life….but i found out one day when i was sent an anonymous disk showing all of his fights which had been recorded…...the look on his face is one i have never seen before….i couldn't believe it myself at first either, mostly because i couldn't accept how brutal and violent he was on his opponents….but seeing him in that ring…..it was really him".
"It can't be true….he's just some skater, we can't be talking about this Ash, it's just impossible". She looked at Dawn who seemed pretty convinced and then Delia whose eyes were staring down at the table.
"It's like i said…...Ash has formed a mask, a fake exterior to protect the real person he has become, he doesn't want others knowing of this side, i remember him telling me that he wanted to join the sports teams at school, but evidently they rejected him, and because of that he joined the Wilds, replacing the feeling of being on a team, i can't say anything to him because he is his own man, but i just wish he would stop before things turn around on his side, it could be the next match, or the one after that, but the time will appear when someone comes along, and that someone will be the one who ruins him...i have confidence in my son, but it's not a lie to know that there will always be someone better than you out there".
"I never would have thought of Ash in this way….he...he isn't the same as before, but, even so, i made a pact with him to make him into the School's star athlete...and it's a pact i intend to complete".
Delia and Dawn formed smiles around the redhead, "Mrs. Ketchum...i don't know why Ash is doing this, but i'm going to save him, i won't standby and watch as he puts his life on the line for some tournament, i'll make him quit the ring, you'll see, by the end of the school year he'll be a regular school athlete".
"I trust you Misty…...thank you". She hugged the redhead, she felt a tap on her shoulder and looked back at Dawn who gave her a sincere look, "Misty….i know we haven't talked after so long…..but if you let me, i want to help you and Ash out".
She stayed quiet for a minute, then brought the bluenette into the hug, "I'm glad you asked". she mumbled.
(Paul/Ash)
"This isn't you…...fighting in this tournament, are you insane? you're risking your life during every match".
He glared at Paul, "Isn't me? what, i'm not strong enough to compete for the Wilds?"
Paul challenged his stare, "Don't misinterpret my words, you know very damn well the risk and consequences for the Wilds, you may be strong, but don't think your going to be the champion forever, the time will come when someone will dethrone you, and when they do, they'll leave you broken, damaged…..ruined".
"I'm not stupid, i know that already, but until that time comes, i'll give all my strength and determination into keeping that title, i'm not the weakling i was back then...the kid who couldn't even protect himself…...the kid who felt humiliated for having someone else protect them".
"So that's what is". he sounded nonchalant.
"What". he snapped back.
"Because you were kicked to the ground and saved by Misty you became like this, it's pathetic, to feel humiliated by that, nobody might notice, but i can see right through you and your mask, you hide your scary nature and strength behind this skater persona, but even behind this Ash, you are still the person you were back then, you can't change who you are, you might be strong now, but you can't lie to yourself".
His hands had formed into fists, Paul quickly noticed but wasn't intimidated, "What would you know, you were always fearless, Gary was always gutsy, and Drew was always confident, what the hell was i? Just some weakling who built an image based on his friends, i was sick of it, i wanted to make an image of myself, at school they wouldn't even allow me, so i joined those people to just blend in, but underground, i made myself known".
"So what, you're telling me all this is because you felt like a shadow? Your even more stupider than i thought, if that's what you feel, then go ahead and fight to your hearts content…..but let me ask you this? If you would have been accepted into a team….would you have gone to the Wilds"?
He stayed quiet for a moment but then sighed, "If it was like that…...then i guess not, because i would have felt accepted, but that was a while ago…things have changed..".
He stood up and looked down at the raven haired male, "Misty said she'll help you become a star athlete at school, what are you going to do when she makes that happen? Will you give up your title?"
"I made a pact with her…...she would make me known as an athlete at school, but it won't change the fact that i hate the people who wouldn't even give another glance at me, the people who wouldn't even give a chance to me because of how i look, why should i give up the title i worked so hard for, it's something i earned by being myself".
"What do you think people will say when they see who you are in the ring, what do you think Misty will say when she finds out?"
He stood up at the moment he said her name, there faces were just inches apart, "She'll never find out, it's one thing to make an image of myself underground with those people, but it's another when it comes to those i care about, i'll never let her see that side of me, she already knows i'm a boxer and has seen me in training, but that's nothing compared to what i do in the arena".
"Hmph, even though we were once friends….i always thought of you as the least most interesting, but now….you've become something worth getting intrigued by….i wonder how long you'll be able to wear that mask around her, to be able to flash a fake smile every day, it's disgusting".
"Your one to talk, your the complete opposite, how long do you plan to keep that cold shell around you? Don't you think it's the time for the future chairman to learn how to smile, otherwise, how will you be able to make business with important leaders with that scowl".
Paul smirked, he grabbed Ash's shirt again, the raven haired boy did the same by also grabbing Paul's collar, "I told you a long time ago, i'll never become like that bastard father of mines, unless you plan to get your ass handed to you then keep talking, you might be King but let me remind you that i was one way before you".
"Don't make assumptions without knowing what i'm like, for all we know i could easily take you down right now".
He pushed Ash away, chuckling under his breath, "You really have become something else, maybe i should attend the next Wilds tournament to see the real deal".
"I'll be waiting, i'll even make sure to blow you a kiss". he grinned in a cheeky manner.
"If you do that i'll kick your ass in the arena". he answered in a bored manner as he sighed.
"By the way Paul, what's going on with you and Dawn"?
He quirked an eyebrow, "Nothing….what the hell do you have roaming about in your head now"?
He shrugged, "Nothing, i'm just a bit surprised to have seen you with her earlier today, you two seemed pretty friendly".
He scowled, "We're far from that".
Ash laughed, "Or maybe even closer?"
"You-" his phone began ringing, he answered it, looking at the raven haired boy who stood quietly, he ended the call and made his way towards the door.
"I have to go, somethings come up, give your mom my thanks for the invite and apology for leaving early". he grabbed the knob and turned it only for the three of them to come by.
"Leaving already Paul"? Delia frowned, he nodded, "Yeah, i'm sorry for not being able to stay longer but something has come up".
"Well that's a shame, i suppose Dawn has to go with you, right"? Dawn stared at him as he waited for an answer, "I do, Paul pulled me out of work unexpectedly, it's better if i return, i need the money anyway".
"Well, i guess there's no helping it….but i hope you two come back soon". she sighed but then smiled, Paul nodded in compliance while Dawn returned her own smile and waved as they exited out of the door.
Delia left back to the kitchen leaving Misty and Ash in a sudden awkward silence, he faked a laugh, "They obviously have a thing going on, huh?"
She nodded, flashing him a nervous smile, "y-yeah, well anyways, after we eat i have to get going, but we'll meet up at school on monday so we can start, got it"?
He grinned with a nod, "Can't wait". He was the first to leave to the kitchen, she sighed and stared after him, *Wilds King….Ash? It just can't be…*
(Dawn/Paul)
He pulled up to the front of the restaurant, they sat there in silence before Dawn unclipped her seat belt, "Although me coming back here is your fault for pulling me out in the first place…...i guess i should still thank you for bringing me back….and thanks again for saving me earlier too".
He sighed and then glanced over at her as he held his cheek over his palm, "It's nothing, if they give you trouble at work then let me know and i'll handle it".
She giggled, "How? You're just a high schooler thug, they wouldn't listen to you".
He kept his bored expression, "You'd be surprised if you knew".
"Well, anyways, goodbye". she stepped out of the car and closed the door shut as she made her way inside, his eyes caught sight of something in the corner, a man with blond hair and blue eyes was sitting on his motorcycle across the street of the restaurant, he exchanged looks with Paul before putting his helmet on and speeding off.
"What the hell is he doing here?" He looked back at the restaurant where Dawn was visible through the window.
"Troublesome…...What have you done now?" He drove off into the streets, she stopped and stared out the window watching as Paul's car drove further and further away.
(Gary)
He picked up and answered his cell, "What? No, i'm not coming to the party…..why? because i have more important things to do…...shut up and stop calling me you idiot!"
He growled under his breath as slammed his phone onto his desk, he turned back to the screen of his laptop, scrolling through it as it revealed a picture of both an older female and male, he had short raven hair and blue eyes while she had mid short dark brown hair with dark brown eyes.
He began mumbling to himself, "So these are your adoptive parents, huh…..there powerful people…..they can easily cover up any scandal…...so let's see what these people have under their dirty hands, shall we?".
He picked up his phone and dialed a number on it, "Yeah…..it's me, i have a job for you, i need you to pick up every inch of dirt from the Lockhart family…..don't ask any questions, just do as i say and your reward will be greater than any other…...have your team investigate each and every one of them…...i want to know every little detail about this family...and when i mean everything, i mean EVERYTHING".
(Leaf)
She kept staring out the window, looking up at the full moon as it reflected through her eyes, she took in a deep breath and exhaled as she lowered her head, she was suddenly frozen, her eyes had opened wide in fright when she saw a dark figure down below, waiting in front of the building.
She caught a glimpse of his face when he walked under the moonlight, his hair which blended with the night and the eyes which lit up bright like the color of a rose, or even blood, he turned his back to the building and walked off through the gates, leaving the brunette still fear stricken.
She was still lost in her thoughts, unable to notice the message received on her phone which was still on the ground, "We still haven't finished our game…..Leaf."
(Drew/May)
They were seated across from each other, both of them inside a cafe as they took a sip from their drinks, "May…...how could you have believed Azalea?"
She lowered her head, hoping to stop the tears that were ready to come out, "She was nice…...she made me believe she was a good person…...i can't believe i fell for everything…...Drew…...did you really not know? About….me...me being pregnant?"
He shook his head, "I never received your message and never sent one back…...i never went to the tree that day either…..Azalea was behind everything….i know she was, she set the whole thing up with brianna that day too, as for the letter, it was a lie as well…..argh!…fuck!….she's always been out to get me, she hates me with everything she's got, ever since the first day i met her we've been on bad terms…...May, believe me…..i never knew about the pregnancy, i wouldn't hurt you at all…".
He felt his anger build up, he was clutching his hands tightly and gritting his teeth, "That woman…...it was one thing to mess with me….but to have dragged you along and cause you so much pain is something i won't forgive….because of her she ruined everything, i can't believe i fell for every stupid trap she pulled….i'm gonna kill that bitch!". he pushed his chair back and stormed out of the cafe, frightening the brunette who chased after him.
He was making his way back to his car as he unlocked it, She ran up to him and hugged him from behind, "Drew wait! Don't! don't do anything stupid…...please…."
He couldn't stop his anger from building up, his heart was beating more and more by the second, his palms were sweaty and face was heating up, "Why?! Because of that woman we were separated! Because of her we spent years harboring hateful emotions towards one another, she killed our relationship! She killed our baby!"
He became quiet after that, she was in shock mode, she pulled away from him only to see his head facing down, his bangs were preventing her from seeing his expression but she could see how his chest was rising rapidly, and could only hear his heavy breaths "...Drew…" she whispered, staring up at him with a sincere expression.
"That woman…..she killed our baby, a child that would have been mine and yours….i'll never forgive her….i'll make her pay for everything she's done…..my son or daughter….because of her we'll never know…..something that was created because of our love that night will never come back to us…". he lifted his head up, revealing the anger in his tear filled eyes.
His teeth were showing as he kept gritting them with all his force, the veins in his fists were beginning to show which had shaken the brunette up. "She thought she won…..no, i'm just getting started, when i'm done with that hag she'll be begging on her knees with tears…...i'll destroy that woman in every possible way, i don't care if my father hates me after….as long as i make her wish she never stepped into my life, then i'm ready to give out hell…...just watch".
He stepped into his car and drove off without another word, leaving May on the sidewalk as she watched him speed off, "He…..really didn't do it…...it was really all my fault then…" she covered her face with her hands as she let her tears go.
*All these years…..Drew never did anything except love me, i fell for that woman's trap, and because of it, everything we had was ruined, it was all my fault…..he really only ever did love me…..i'm so stupid….Drew, please forgive me...*
Ok! So that concludes this chapter! Did you guys enjoy it? Huh? huh? huh? I can't believe i'm updating so early xD well, i couldn't help it, you guys all seemed so pumped up, i couldn't just leave my fellow readers waiting for so long! So anyways, i hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! Please let me know what you all thought! Good? Bad? Nay? Yay? Make sure to be alert for the future chapters because i'm just getting started with all the excitement! Woooooooooohoooooooo! Who is this mysterious character that has suddenly appeared before leaf's home? What will Drew do to Azalea? What will happen between Drew and May?! Why the heck was blondie there?! What's going on with Ash?! ARGH! so much!...BUT, only i know what will happen, don't i? ;) muahahahaah! Until then!