The Cliché

Denial is A Bitch

- first of all sorry for the swearing, and secondly please enjoy my story ;-)

Chapter 17
"Not a date, eh?" Ash asked, sounding offended.

I shook my head slowly "Its not a date, you know that right?"

" 'avent ya ever 'eard of sarcasm luv?"

I literally slapped my forehead at that moment in time "Great, now you're speaking how you text." Was he purposely trying to annoy me, because it was working.

Honestly, I hadn't been this annoyed with someone for years, and also considering I'd only been friends with Ash for a week now, he was doing well - by annoying me I mean.

I looked at Ash and he had a devilish grin on his face "Can't you take a joke? I'm only screwing with you Kriss." He rolled his dark brown eyes dramatically, I felt a small laugh escape me.

"Anyway," I said stretching my arms in front of me "how come your not at school?" He shrugged. "What too cool for school?" I asked, laughing.

"Something like that..." He trailed off, his eyes not meeting mine. "What about you?"

"I guess I got bored." I sighed and stood up "lets go." Ash paid forour food and drinks before we left, which was extremely unexpected.

"Where to next?" I ask once we're outside in the harsh weather.

"Up to you Kriss" Ash says calmly. I turn my eyea to his direction, but he's staring at the floor likeif he looks uo the world will end or something. His light eyebrows are almost furrowed together, and his face muscles are slightly tensed.

"What's up?" He simply shakes his head as he carries on walking, his pace quickening but I still match the livelier spead. "Seriously?" I ask starting to feel worried.

"You wouldn't understand." He turned a corner and left me standing alone in the street.

What was all that about?

What was happening to my once simple life? So, as far as I know my mum is probably going to move out - temporary - for a job offer she got. My best friend kissed Ash when they were drunk...maybe thats why he's acting strange? Not to mention I kinda just went om an accidental date with him. My best friend is skipping school all the time, and I have no idea why! The guy I kinda maybe like is gay, so is the guy my best friend has a crush on - unless she's already moved on already, which wouldn't surprise me. Oh my god what is up with my life right now!?

"Hey, are you okay?" A sweet voice asked. I looked up, in front of me was a girl with middle length ginger hair and crystal blue eyes. "Your name is Kriss, right?" She questioned politely.

"Uh...yeah." I definitely recognised this girl, but from where? "Um...sorry but I can't remember your...name."

"Oh" she said in a surprised tone "I was at the theme park and also the climbling place with you and your friends, and I'm pretty sure we go to the same school." She paused, obviously wondering if I was worth talking to "I went on the ferris wheel with your friend Lola."

I nodded "Yea, she's my best friend."

"Wasn't your boyfriend there?" She asked, her question made me shocked, who was she refering to? Ash maybe? Please not Steven. "You know, Marvin."

If I had been drinking water or eating ceriel, this would be the moment it would be spat out in surprie. "I wish..." I trailed off quietly.

"Oh," she seemed genuine "sorry I thought you to were dating. I mean he talks about you alot and you two totally suit each other!" She spoke enthusiastically.

"You really think so?" I asked, still unsure. Didn't she know Marvin and Gavin kissed? I would've thought that news would have spread like wild fire by now.

"Of course, I'm basically the cupid of my school." She laughed with a bright smile on her face. "But most people call me by my real name; Evie Summers."