Our Toxication

I Love Him

"W-W-Why are you doing this to me? Why can't you guys just leave me alone?" I yelled as I ran away, wiping away the tears that had managed to escape.

I dashed to the restroom to clean myself up. How did this happen? Why did Ashton... no he was peer pressured.  He had no choice. Ashton is not a bully. He can't possibly be. I'd never fall for a bully.

I had a crush on him since the first day of Freshman year. I was walking to class after an argument with Sharen when I accidentally ran into him. My belongings had fallen to the floor, and he assisted me in picking them up.

"Are you okay?" He questioned out of genuine concern.

"Ye-." My tears prevented me from finishing.

He quickly hugged me and assured me that everything was fine. That's exactly what I needed at the time, and it's exactly what I need now.

I've been madly in love with him ever since. I've been admiring him from afar. As an astrologer would to a star.

I thoroughly washed my clothes and hair to remove all traces of milk. I sprayed some cherry-scented perfume on my wrist and walked directly to my last class of the day. Mrs. Everly. She is one of my favorite teachers. She is like a mother to me. I arrived 10 minutes early to class.

"Raven, it's great to see you again this year. I hope everything is well?" She asked with a smile.

"Yeah, things are going well so far." I lied.

"Why are your clothes drenched? Don't tell me you fell in a pond again. You can't keep doing this. The school ponds  are off-limits." She instructed.

If she only knew...

"Sorry, the pond just looks so beautiful during the day. I'm always getting too close "I laughed out loud.

"It's fine,  just don't do it again." She rubbed my back.

"Would you mind if I chose my seat now since I'm the first student in  class?" I questioned.

"Yes, I do mind. Seats have already been assigned. This way, I believe you and everyone else can make new friends. You can't spend your entire life sitting with the same group of people year after year. You are a senior, and you must understand that not all of your high school friends will  be present in the real world. You might even forget about each other," she said, pointing to my seat in the back...

I hope Ashton never forgets about me. As if on cue, the bell rang, and students rushed into class. Ashton entered the classroom last. At least he wasn't late. His assigned seat was near the back. WAIT, IT WAS RIGHT NEXT TO ME. ASHTON WILL BE SITTING RIGHT NEXT TO ME!!! I wasn't sure if I should be happy or sad. I quickly straightened my back and took out my phone.

"Put your phones away! Hello and welcome to British Literature. As you can see, I tried something new this year. You have assigned seats, and if you leave those assigned seats. You will immediately get sent to the front office. Am I clear? She questioned sternly.

I know it's only the first day of school, but it's better to start early than to finish late. Having said that, you have a project due on Friday of next week. As you can see, each row has two desks close together. The person sitting next to you will be your collaborator on this and future projects." She explained.

WTF!! ASHTON IS GOING TO BE MY PARTNER. MY PRINCE IS GOING TO BE MY PARTNER. HE IS MY PARTNER!! I cast a quick glance at Ashton and noticed him staring at me with an unreadable expression.

"I apologize for what happened back there." He stated.

"It's no worries, I love milk. I often take milk baths.  That's why Sharen acted the way she did." I lied while smiling.

"But what about what you said before?" He asked.

"I was just warming up for my improv class. Don't tell me you thought that was real." I laughed.

He, too, laughed. Good, he believes it...

"So um... what we're you going to ask me? I mean before we were interrupted by Trey." Curiosity drove my question.

"I was about to ask for your name." He clarified.

"My name is Raven Goldings. Raven, I mean. Sorry, I didn't realize I gave my full name. I often do that sometimes, I mean I don't often do that. I've only ever given my name to one friend, and that was in elementary school, but we're no longer close... I'm not sure why I even said that to you. We're not even friends. I mean, if you want, we can be friends- "I started rambling.

"Raven is a cool name. You're the first person I've ever met with that name. It's unique." He said this while pulling out his phone, most likely to text Sharen.

HE CONSIDERS MY NAME TO BE UNIQUE! I'M THE FIRST PERSON HE'S EVER MET WITH THAT NAME! WHICH MEANS I'M MEMORABLE! HOW'S A TASTE OF THAT SHAREN! Unfortunately, the bell rang. As I slowly picked up my textbooks, everyone started rushing out.

"See you later Rave," Ashton said while walking out and meeting up with Karen I mean Sharen on the way out. 

WAIT! HE CALLED ME RAVE! HE GAVE ME A NICKNAME! MY ASHY BEAR GAVE ME A NICKNAME! WHICH MEANS WE'RE PROBABLY FRIENDS NOW! I CAN START WORKING MY WAY UP!!

When will it be appropriate for me to start calling him Ashy Bear? Tomorrow? Next week? Hmm, we'll see.

I quickly exited the classroom and went straight to my locker to retrieve my book bag. I see Ashton putting on his helmet.

"Can I ride with you, Babe?" Sharen whined, fluttering her lashes.

I wouldn't mind if she flew away at this moment, but we shouldn't give this b*tch any superpowers because that will only make my life even more difficult.

"This is not the time, Sharen.  I have work to do "He stated as he brushed her hands away from him, clearly annoyed. HAHA!! That b*tch deserved it.

"But babeeeee, I could just sit back and watch you work.  You already know how much I enjoy seeing what you do in your spare time. Especially with those hands." She whined even louder while touching his chest.

If that b*tch doesn't move, I might do something I might regret.

"Not now, Sharen." With that final note, he left.

Leaving Sharen with tears in her eyes. That horny bitch needs to calm the fuck down. Why is she so desperate to be with him when he clearly isn't interested in her? I got on the Uber and began grinning even wider than before. Ashy Bear, HERE I COME!!!

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Hello everyone!!! I wrote this chapter two weeks ago, but only now have I realized how insane Raven is.

Prepare for Chapter 5, your local mischievous server has arrived ;)

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