If the Story Aligns

Chapter 11-Astray Individuals

Rhea Griffin

I cannot believe I just did that. I look at myself in the mirror of Asher's bathroom and contemplate on what the fuck I'm going to do.

I just let him go down on me.

That's not necessarily the issue though, the issue is how good he was at it and how I feel addicted... and our conversation before it.

He told me to ruin him.

He's willing to deal with me and my shit. I don't want to have to ruin him, he's too good for that.

I look in the mirror once again and see my flushed complexion, I run my face under the sink water and then I leave the bathroom.

Asher is laying on his bed looking up at the ceiling smiling. I look towards his lower half and see a very obvious bulge. I blush at that.

"Rhea." he smiles as I walk in.

"Uhh, hi." I awkwardly say as he chuckles.

"Are you willing to try?" he asks. Fuck I knew this was coming around.

"I don't know Asher, I really don't know," I mumble "You're too good." He looks hurt.

"Fuck, okay." He just says as I turn to leave. I should say something else, like I don't know, thank him for the mind-blowing orgasm he just gave me, or tell him I'll think about it but I just turn and leave.

He looks like he's about to say something before he decides against it and lets me leave.

The fights in three days, even if I may like Asher I can't get distracted right now. I drive my bike back home before I decide to go on a run. Hoping I'll be able to clear my head, I throw in my headphones and put on a playlist and just start running.

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Asher has his big basketball game today, and the only reason I know this is because he texted me asking me to go earlier.

I'm still deciding on whether I want to as the bell rings. As if reading my mind Elysia walks up to me as I walk into the hallway and says. "So, there's a basketball game today, and I was wondering if you wanted to go with me," she questions "It's a home game and it's right after school so you wouldn't even need to leave."

"Yeah, sure." I decide to agree.

"No way, actually? I thought it would've taken more convincing." Elysia practically yells.

"I mean I have nothing better to do." I use an excuse, since the main reason I'm going is Asher...

The rest of the day flies by fairly quickly, just a few pointless classes until the school day ends. I don't exactly know where the gym is and I realize I don't have Elysia's number so I just start walking around hoping to find it.

It's been about five minutes of walking and I've had no luck, instead of asking a random kid in the hall I decided to just text Asher.

To Asher Reed: Umm, so it turns out I don't have Elysia's number and I was supposed to be going to the game with her and I can't really find her and I don't know where the gym is. So I decided to text you because obviously you would know where the gym is. Anyways, umm sorry.

Fuck, I've been such a nervous mess around Asher I don't even know how to text him without sounding like an idiot.

Just as I hear a buzz from my phone, probably Asher, I run into something. Or more accurately someone.

"What the hell!?" A high pitched voice screams "You could have broken my nail, you bitch!" I look up and see my worst nightmare.

I'm kidding. Not actually, just a pain in the ass. Look's like I've finally met this schools basic bitch, or in other words their "queen bee." Moving around, I've noticed every school has them, ranging from all different heights, colors, and looks but with one similar thing in common. They all think they're the shit and are entitled to more than everyone else. This one is actually a lot prettier than most, she looks a lot like that one girl Layla, from the tv show All American.

"I apologize, your majesty." I mumble in the most sarcastic tone and fake curtsey.

If looks could kill the one she's giving me right now would probably bruise me.

"What the fuck are you?" She asks.

"Hmm, I don't know, I think I'm human, but as a kid I thought I was a mermaid. So probably that." I state and turn to walk away, she starts to say something in response but I'm gone before I can hear it.

I finally look at my phone and see that it was Asher who texted me.

From Asher Reed: Wow, so you're actually coming. Damn, I'm going to have to play extra good today.

From Asher Reed: How do you still not know where the gym is? Go to the cafeteria, go straight towards the direction of the science hall, go out the doors and it's the big building to your right.

Simple enough, I think.

After Asher's helpful directions it only took me 5 more minutes to find the gym, and to my luck Elysia was waiting outside.

"Where were you? I've been trying to find you, the game is about to start." She exclaims.

"Well, I kind of didn't really know where the gym was and I don't have your number so it took a minute." I mumble "Oh yeah, speaking of that, can I have your number by the way?" I add.

"How do you not know where the gym is? It's a huge building that says 'GYM' and yeah of course I've been meaning to get yours." Elysia states.

We exchange numbers as we walk inside to find seats. The guys on our team and the opposing team are already warming up. I see Asher, he's stretching, but it looks like he's trying to find someone. Eventually his eyes meet mine and they light up before he uses his pointer and middle fingers to make a heart.

I smile back, and check to see if Elysia noticed, but it looks like she's just staring at one of the twins. Hmm. I'll ask her about that later.

When the game starts, five boys from each team are on the court. Asher, River, and Roman are 3/5 people starting, and I don't recognize the other two.

Asher is the one in the front doing the jump thingy against the other team, I look to see who he's jumping against and I freeze.

Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. I slowly pull my hood over my head. What are the fucking odds, of all the schools, of all the games, the one fucking game I come too, is one with him here.

Aiden Jackson. The other reason I learned how to fight.

As the whistle blows Asher jumps higher than Aiden and gets the ball. River and Roman look to be decent, but it's very obvious Asher is carrying the team. It looks to be the same for the other side, with Aiden carrying the team.

Asher passes the ball to River, and River dribbles down court a bit before he passes it to another guy on the team. This guy stupidly goes for the shot even though he's no where near it. He misses and Aiden gets it and takes it down court, Asher intercepts it while he tries to pass it to his teammate. Asher makes it all the way back to the scoring side, and shoots from the 3 point line and scores.

The crowd cheers at the first point of the game, and Asher looks at me, smiles and makes another heart with his hand. Aiden seems to notice this gesture and look towards the direction of me.

I don't think he recognizes me.

The game is about to start again when I can see Aiden says something to Asher, as he is looking in my direction.

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