Ashley's Pov
(Continuation from previous chapter)
Aaron's eyes meet mine.
His eyes meet mine but that's all that happens.
His eyes meet mine but he doesn't approach me, no.
Instead he walks to a table directly across mine and Tylers and sits down with Kailani.
It's feels like a blade is piercing my heart.
Its like the talk we had about our friendship was all in my imagination.
They start ordering and occasionally laugh at god knows what.
"Hey, you okay?" Tyler asks with a concerned look.
I don't realize I'm holding my fork so tight till Tyler points it out.
"Yeah, yeah sorry I'm alright just abit nervous for the party tonight," I say.
Tyler knows I'm not the biggest party fan.
With so much alcohol and people in their worst states its probably one of the worst.
But.
I'm eighteen today so I think I deserve one.
"Don't worry baby, there's not gonna be too many people," He smiles.
God, that smile.
Its definitely contagious because I find myself smiling back at him.
That sentence brought me a wave of relief.
We continue eating but the whole time my eyes are on Aaron and Kailani.
Not once.
Not once has he even looked our way let along at me.
Once we finish our food, Tyler pays and we go to leave but.
"Hey man, didn't see you there," Tyler says.
I was unaware that they were still friends.
"Hey, what's up?" Aaron asks.
"Nothing, just taking my girl out on her birthday," He says smiling at me.
I smile back but feel abit awkward.
I thought now maybe Aaron would wish me but no.
Nothing.
And damn my stupid heart for cracking.
The cherry on top is the fact that Aaron hasn't even acknowledged me.
And I'm so, so confused.
I thought we were friends.
I thought wrong.
After the long minute of awkward silence, I say,
"Ty, we should get going, I still have to go dress up for the party."
"Yeah sure. Aaron, you coming tonight? You could bring Kailani with you if you'd like," He says.
Suddenly I'm irritated.
Angry.
Mad.
But I don't show it.
I fake a smile and wait for the answer, praying she doesn't come.
I don't have any reason to hate her.
But she sure does hate me.
"Yeah, sure thing, we will be there," Kailani says.
I wanted this party to be small, close friends.
But I guess not.
Over the past few weeks, Kailani has become one of the most popular girls.
And could you just take a second to guess who her best friend is?
Yep, you got it.
Melissa.
God, even her name sounds like poison waiting to kill me.
A poison I'm immune to.
***
Once we leave the very awkward situation back at the restaurant, Tyler drops me off at Kylee's house so I could get ready.
It's also the same house I'm hosting the party.
Kylee's parents are pretty chill people so they let us have the house for the weekend which was kind of a birthday present for me.
They have always treated me as their daughter which I'm so grateful for.
I don't bother knocking the door and just enter straight up and rush to Kylees room.
But I'm taken aback by whatever is on her bed.
The same dress I saw earlier in the shop.
The dress I fell in love with.
"Stop, Kylee, is that for me?" I ask.
"No its mine," She says with an obvious drip of sarcasm.
"Oh my god I love you so much," I squeel and pull her into a hug.
"I know, I know. I'm such an amazing person," She says rubbing my back.
"You and your large ass ego," I roll my eyes. "But thank you so much."
"Enough with this cutesy stuff, let's start working on your makeover," She says.
***
Wow.
I'm currently looking at myself in the mirror and god damn.
I look beautiful.
I've never really been confident in the way I looked but right now.
Right now I feel like I'm at the highest level of confidence.
I got a wolf cut a few days ago and Kylee has styled it amazingly.
She put on very light make up on my face, yet its perfect.
And my dress.
My dress makes me feel like a princess.
"Thank you so much Keels, for everything." I say to her.
"Anytime my love," She winks.
She also dressed up and she looks amazing.
The doorbell rings.
The party begins.
***
"Kylee, I thought you told me only a few people were coming over," I basically shout across the loud music.
She just smiles apologetically at me and continues to sway her hips.
It's been an hour since the party began and half of the people are drunk beyond measure.
I decide to join her and start moving my body rhythematically to the music until..
Two large arms wrap around my waist as a soft gentle kiss is placed under my ear.
My soft spot.
I almost let out a moan but remember I'm in a party.
Even though no one can hear me, I'd rather not risk it.
So instead I turn around and meet Tylers eyes.
He smiles at me which makes my heartbeat increase its pace.
"You look gorgeous, happy birthday my sweet girl," He smiles at me placing a kiss on my cheek.
"Thank you, my sweet boy," I wink at him and smash my lips against his.
I have no idea what has gotten into me making me so bold.
But I like it.
Our kiss is deep, long, compassionate, till I feel a pair of eyes on me.
I gently break the kiss and look around till my eyes lock with Aaron's blue ones.
His jaw is clenched.
His fists are also clenched.
And his eyes are on fire.
I smile at him, wanting to end whatever ignortivity was going on between us.
He smiles back.
A smile not meeting his eyes.
But then he mouths, 'Happy birthday, princess."
And winks.
And I can feel my heart filling up and exploding.
For reasons so wrong.
But why is it so wrong,
When it feels so right?
I mouth back a thank you.
I'm about to say something else when I hear Melissa's annoying voice.
Ugh who invited her.
"Who is up for a fun game?" She says with a smirk.
And it is at this point that I want to die.
Because I know this won't end well.
Games, during a party?
With alcohol?
Not good.
But when Kylee says, 'Me!' And drags me with her, I already know my fate.
So let the games begin, and may the odds be ever in your favour.
***
Happy new years!!!
I hope you had an amazing 2022 because mine was.. hectic.
2023 is gonna suck even more for me but its okay.
I do hope yours is good, because you probably deserve it.
Anyways, how did yall like this chapter.
I'm sorry for dragging her birthday out for 3 chapters but like I like ending chapters with lines that make you want the next chapter desperately.
Is that mean? Yes.
But I love you guys.
Also I hope the hunger games line wasn't cheesy.
Anyways I hope you have a great rest of your day/night.
Bye!