Ashley's pov
My alarm rings, making me want to actually kill myself.
I just wanna sleep man.
Sleep is the best thing in life. Its the only time you don't have to worry about anything. You just rest.
Unless if you get a nightmare, which happens alot to me because of my parents.
After five minutes of contemplating whether I should wake up or not, I remember I'm getting my paycheck which means I can finally go shopping for new clothes.
The owners of the cafe are really kind and they know I have a tough time getting money so they give me extra which is enough to pay my school fees, clothes and food. The rest of it goes to my father and I can't lie, not much remains.
Obviously I still eat and shop with a budget.
I go to a school where the fees is pretty low considering other schools with much much higher fees.
I get up slowly rubbing my eyes while walking to the bathroom.
I turn on the heater and jump into a nice hot shower.
In the morning, the water must be hot for me to the point where it burns my skin. It somehow relaxes me.
When I'm done, I put on my robe and head to my closet.
I put on a crop top and baggy jeans, my favourite.
I grab my phone and car keys and head downstairs.
It's always the same every morning, my father passed out, my mother off at work.
I sigh before leaving through the front door.
I get into my car and drive off.
After 15 minutes, I arrive at the cafe and I'm met by a surprise.
"Jakeyyy!" I say happily.
"Hi ashey, you work here right?" Jake says.
"Yep, but what are you doing here?" I ask.
"I'm going back to uni today, so I thought I'd come say bye to you. I'm sorry we couldn't hang," He says sadly.
"Oh do you really have to go today?" I say with a pout.
"Yeah."
I frown but pull him into a hug.
"I will miss you so much," I say.
"Me too Ashey, but don't worry, as soon as I graduate in December, I'm coming to get you."
"I can't wait."
"Oh and I got you something, as an early birthday gift cause I won't be able to be here next week," He says and pulls out a small, red, velvet box.
He gives me the box and I open it. Inside is a beautiful silver necklace with a cute infinity charm.
"I- this is amazing Jake, I love it! Thank you," I say and pull him into a hug.
"No problem Ashey," He says and ruffles my hair.
"Well I have to get going now, it was great seeing you," He smiles.
I nod as he walks away.
It then clicks to me I'm in the cafe and have work to do.
I walk to the backroom and place my stuff in the little locker I have. I grab my apron and walk to the front desk, ready to take orders and to deliver them.
"Hey Xavi," I greet.
"Hey Ash, I have some orders here, please take them to the kitchen," He smiles, handing me a paper.
"Okay."
***
My shift ended a few minutes ago and I got my paycheck!
I did a little victory dance in the backroom before grabbing my stuff and dipping.
I'll go shopping tomorrow since I'm drained right now.
I need food.
I take out my phone and call Kylee.
After one or two rings, she picks up.
This girl is always on her phone.
"Hey Ky, you wanna come get some food with me?" I ask.
"Fuck yeah, send me your location, I'll be right there."
"No, stay home. I'm coming to pick you up," I say and hang up.
I quickly drive to her house and she is already there, waiting for me.
I wave out to her as she is busy scrolling on her phone. She sees me and runs to the car.
"Hey!" She says.
"Hi! Where do you wanna eat?" I ask.
"McDonald's please. I've been craving their fries the whole fucking day. You have no idea how happy I was when you called me," She exclaims.
I shake my head with a smile on my face.
***
After McDonald's, Kylees mom called and said she needed her home so i dropped her off and am now driving to Aaron's house.
I thought it would be fun to spend time with his sister and his mom. They are all so sweet and amazing.
Also I prefer being anywhere else but home.
I arrive shortly and this time I actually have flowers with me for Ella.
I ring the doorbell and the door swings open revealing Aaron.
He is in nothing but a towel which is wrapped around his lower abdomen. His hair is wet, causing water to drip all over his body and his fine defined abs which make me almost drool.
"Are you done checking me out?" He says with a smirk plastered on his face.
"Wha- um no," I say.
"Oh, you are not done yet? Okay I'll wait."
"No! That's not what I meant i-" I stutter.
"I was just playing with you, Its funny seeing how easily I can make you all flustered up," He says.
My cheeks are red like tomatoes now thanks to him.
He moves out of the doorway, hinting me to go in and I do so.
"These are for your mother," I smile.
"Just place them on the counter," He says.
I go to the kitchen and really quickly place them
When I return I notice he is gone. He must be upstairs putting on his clothes.
I slowly climb the stairs giving him enough time to dress up.
When I'm sure he is done, I walk into his room and sure enough he is well dressed and laying on his bed, scrolling through his phone.
"Where is Ella?" I ask.
"Oh she along with Aubrey have gone away for the weekend," He says uninterested.
"And you didn't go?"
"No."
Something feels off about him. Normally he would be in a cocky mood or he would atleast talk to me but as of right now, none.
Then my thoughts shift to last night. The kiss.
Was he really that mad that I said it was a mistake? He couldn't be. He knows my feelings for Tyler and I'm sure he doesn't like me anyways.
I guess I really bruised his ego. I doubt anyone had ever told him that kissing him was a mistake.
Yeah that must be it.
It is at this moment that I realise I've just been standing here at his doorframe like a complete and actual idiot just in my own thoughts.
I snap out of them and look to see if Aaron noticed, and weirdly he didn't.
It's like his eyes never left his phone.
"Are you okay?" I ask him.
"Ofcourse I am, why wouldn't I be?" He says abit harsh.
"I don't know, you seem abit.. distant."
"Ashley, we aren't actually dating, remember? And no one else is home so I don't have to pretend I fucking like you, you know?" He snaps.
"Oh, I just thought we were friends.." I say clearly hurt.
"With benefits, nothing else," He rolls his eyes.
"You werent like this before? Before when we hung out in my room. No one else was there then either, what about that?" I ask.
"You were sick."
"Yeah okay," I say and walk out the door and rush downstairs.
I thought we could have done something fun.
Guess not.
Just before I enter my car, he grips my hand.
"Okay, wait. I'm sorry," He apologises.
"What for? We aren't friends right?" I say mocking him.
"Yes we are. I'm sorry I was a jerk. It's just because of my mom and I haven't been thinking clearly," He says and realisation washes over me.
"It's okay, but don't pull this shit with me again."
"Alright, alright I won't. Now do you wanna go watch a movie? I've been looking up a few that I thought you might like," He says, scratching the nape of his neck.
"Was wonderingwhen you'd ask," I smirk.
***
This chapter is pretty boring but yeah, I have great plans coming up for the next few chapters. Alot of interesting stuff will go down which I'm pretty excited for.
Remember, I only write what I like to read about and if you go through my reading list, it should give you a hint;)
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