You're Not My Babysitter

Chapter 50

Andy

"You look beautiful Jo." I smiled as I leaned in to kiss her cheek.

"Thank you." Ashton smiled.

Her white dress was covered with a light blue graduation gown and she had a matching cap on top of the hair she decided to wear straightened and down.

"So uh," I wrapped my arms around the beautiful girl in front of me, pulling her closer to my chest, "is Adrian coming?"

Ashton pulled me into a hug and we just stood there for a moment before she spoke up.

"I hope so. I told him I still wanted him to come."

I rubbed her back a little bit .

"I'm sure he'll turn up."

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"What the fuck!" Ashton grinned as she jumped into Remington's arms.

"Sup bi-yotch?" Emerson screamed from beside them.

"What are you guys doing here?" She asked as her eyes started tearing up.

I snuck the Palaye boys in right before Ashton's graduation ceremony begun and, as soon as it ended she was sprinting in our direction. Heels and all.

This girl is fucking amazing.

"Surprise," I grinned, "I knew you wouldn't mind them being here for your big day."

"I love you," Ashton gave me a kiss before gesturing to her group is friends, "guys come here!"

Presley, Gracie, and Sydney walked towards us.

"Hey I'm-"

Remington started to introduce himself but, was cut off by Sydney's excitement.

"Oh I know exactly who you are," He beamed, "you're fucking Palaye Royale. Holy shit I'm a huge fan!"

Sydney gave each of the guys a bro hug before being pulled back by his girlfriend, "Syd give them some space."

"Nah it's alright," Sebastian grinned tapping him on the shoulder, "we appreciate it man. Thank you!"

Everyone finished making introductions.

"So," Emerson said cheekily, "I hear a certain special lady is joining us on our tour this summer?"

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Ashton

Emerson pulled me into a hug, "How are you doing?"

"I'm good." I smiled before going to give Sebastian a hug as well.

It wasn't a lie. I was really happy. This day was almost perfect. In fact there was only one thing- or person- missing.

"Ashton."

I looked in the direction my name was coming from to see my brother standing there. He looked like shit but, he was there.

"Hi!" I said pulling him into a hug.

"I'm sorry," He cried, "I missed it didn't I?"

"It's ok," I lied, "here come on let's just go get a picture."

I pulled Adrian over to everyone else

"Sup man?" Andy nodded.

I knew what had happened the last time they were together so, I was extremely grateful that Andy was keeping composure. I posed with my brother for a couple photos before speaking to him again.

"So," I said trying to find the right way to talk about what happened, "how are you?"

"I'm good," Adrian said before sighing, "actually do you have a minute to talk."

"Yeah," I smiled nervously, "Absolutely."

Adrian pulled us to a more private spot on the football field.

"Listen," Adrian rubbed his face, "I'm sorry."

I didn't respond just waited for him to continue.

"I've put you through shit and-"

"Are you clean?"

"Well it's not-"

"Adrian."

"No I- I-," he stammered, "I thought I could just stop but, I just don't feel on without it. I'm gonna get help though and-"

"Ok Adrian," I sighed, "I should get back to everyone. Get home safe though."

I walked back to my group without giving him a second to response. Everyone was engrossed in conversations with each other but, Andy set his focus on me right away.

"You ok?" He asked as he pulled me into him.

"Yeah." I smiled.

I am now.