Family Troubles || Redlyn

Truth

Ashlyn's POV

The following day, I felt much better. Big Red had gotten EJ to explain what he meant, and Big Red kept comforting me.

"Ash, what do I ask her?" EJ asked me, referring to Madeline, as we talked over the phone.

"Just ask her what she thinks about all our friends. Just dig for information. I can come if you'd like, she'll probably be more obvious with the fact she hates us." I added. I really didn't want to see Madeline, but if this worked, I wouldn't have to.

"Uh, I guess. Just don't yell or anything."

"No promises."

I got up from my desk to answer the door. I opened it to EJ, who was driving with me to Big Red's house. Unfortunately, he wasn't there, and I was just going to see Madeline. I grabbed my bag and went out to EJ's car.

"Ready?" He asked me as he began driving.

"Yeah." I nodded, uninterested.

"You alright Ash?"

"Yep. Just bored."

"Got it."

"Wait, why is she here?" Madeline asked EJ. I feel like I've gotten this question 2,000 times recently.

"We need to talk." EJ told her.

"About?"

"Well, I've heard some things about you."

"Like what?" I noticed Madeline start to get a bit nervous.

"That you've been very rude to my cousin, your cousin, and tons of my friends."

"Why would you believe them?"

"Because we're telling the truth." I piped up.

"No you aren't, weirdo." She said. I watched her face turn from straight to worried as she realized what she said.

"There's your proof EJ. Now come on, I don't—" I cut myself off, feeling someone's arms wrap around me from behind. "Hi." I turned around and kissed Big Red's cheek.

"EJ's attractive and all, but I least I can admit how gross you two are now." Madeline said.

"Shut up." Big Red rolled his eyes. "Hi Ash."

"What's up?" I asked him, watching Madeline go to her room.

"Not much, wanna hang out?"

"Sure." I smiled. "EJ, sorry about Madeline. See you later?"

"Yeah. Thanks guys." I could tell he was disappointed, but he left.

"What do you wanna do?" I asked Big Red.

"I don't know. Wanna watch something?"

"Mhm." I nodded, kissing his cheek again. "Love you."

"Love you." He kissed my cheek.