Our Toxication

The Devil and The Prince

I arrived at a nearby diner near Westy High. This diner is well-known in my city for serving the best sandwiches, but that's not why I'm here.

I've come to see MY ASHY BEAR. I noticed he comes here after school every day from Monday to Friday.

I took a look around to see if I could spot Ashton's motorcycle. There she was, the black gleaming beauty. I swear it looks like he wipes it down every day with liquid wax.

I heard a raspy voice just as I was about to enter.

"HEY! YOU BETTER NOT GO IN THERE WITHOUT PAYING MY MONEY! "The old man yelled.

Oh fuck, I almost forgot to tip my Uber driver. I was too hooked up on Ashton for a minute there.

"Calm down, sir, I was just getting my wallet out." I said while handing him 30 dollars.

Ungrateful bastard... I'm not going to let him ruin my day. When I walked in, I made sure to choose a seat where I could see Ashton taking orders. He looks stunning in his all-black dress shirt and pants. I'm sure he looks even better without it...

A server cut me off from my obscene thoughts. A server who wasn't my Ashy Bear. 

"Are you finished looking at the menu, ma'am?" The boy, who appeared to be my age, inquired.

His eyes were hazel, and his skin was chocolate brown. He was dressed in the same uniform as Ashton. Anyone else would have found him appealing, but not me. I was only interested in one boy.

"No, I'm not... would it be okay if I requested a new server?" I said, not taking my gaze away from Ashton.

"Was there something I did wrong?" He frowned.

I swear the poor boy looked like he was about to shed tears. I despise sentimental things. How do I get this guy off my back...

"Hey! Don't be upset. You seem like a really nice guy. Do you see that guy over there? "I asked, pointing.

He nodded in agreement.

"I'm just trying to get laid, if you know what I mean." I winked.

The server let out a low chuckle. 

"Could you, if you don't mind, get him to serve me?" I asked, batting my lashes at him.

He seems so credulous that he'll undoubtedly believe it.

"Sure," he replied.

Wow, this was a lot easier than I expec-. I was cut off by his deep voice.

"Only if you return the favor when the time comes." He smirked as he adjusted his glasses.

You can't possibly be serious. So this "kind-hearted" server was actually the devil in disguise.

"Fine! I'll agree only if he serves as my server whenever I come here." I challenged him.

We kept looking into each other's eyes, not wanting to break eye contact. As if the gods had answered my prayers once more, Ashton stepped between us.

"Is there a problem here?" He inquired, clearly concerned.

"No, I was just getting ready to leave. By the way, my name is Elijah." He said as he moved on to the next table, no longer even paying attention to me.

I replied, "Mine is Raven."

He didn't even bother looking at me. Did he not hear me?

"Mine is Raven!" I said it a little louder.

Still nothing...

"MY NAME IS RAVEN!"  I yelled, which was a huge mistake.

Everyone in the restaurant gave me a puzzled look as if I had said something odd. Eli smirked as he looked at me. That scumbag...

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After receiving my order, I took it to go because I couldn't believe I had just embarrassed myself in front of everyone, let alone Ashton. Hopefully, he will forget what happened. I can't believe Eli made me embarrass myself like that.

When I got home, I almost immediately went to my room. Right now, I can't spend any time listening to my parents' BS. While scrolling through TikTok, I took a bite of my sandwich.

I entered Ashton's username and began searching for his most recent video. Oh, it's a video of Sharen twerking on him... awesome. Despite my feelings, I gave him a like. I'll be fine as long as I end up with him in the end. He'll always be my Ashy Bear.

I was about to take another bite of my sandwich when I realized it had something in it. Paper?? It was crumbled and slathered in mayo. They are so lucky that Ashton works there; otherwise, I would have left a one-star review.

I was about to throw it away when I noticed something written on it. "Call me-##########." Did my Ashy Bear just give me his phone number? I wiped the mayo from my lips and texted him back.

"Hey Ashton, thanks for giving me your phone number:)"- R

"Wrong person, sweetheart ;)" -E

You've got to be kidding me. I immediately threw my sandwich away. I have no appetite now thanks to that devil. I'll just leave him on read so he can ignore me. I don't have time for his nonsense.

Just as I was about to turn off my phone. I saw a notification appear.

QUEEN OF TURDS OR QUEEN OF MILK?

It was a video of everyone dumping milk on me. I'm surprised she didn't upload it sooner. She usually uploads it 30 minutes after it happened. It's been seven hours...

I watched the video and read through the comments.

I'd rather call her the Queen of Turds Lmao. -RainMunches

I'm definitely going to make a meme out of this Lol-ArchiesGotMoves

Nobody would care if she's gone. —TiaraGotBandz

I read the last comment again just to make sure my eyes weren't playing tricks on me. They're not serious, are they? It's okay, I'm a big girl, I'll get over it... I can...

Drip

No

Drip

No

Drip

No!

Drip

I SAID NO!!

I used my blanket to dry my tears. I'll get over it. This is something I need to get over. Another nickname shouldn't hurt, right?

I just don't understand why she despises me. Why is she doing this to me? I hate her. I hate Sharen! 

More tears streamed down my cheeks, making me look like a lunatic. I think I've watched the video at least 20 times. Why am I even following this account? Why do they think it's acceptable to cyberbully?

My eyes were already swollen and red. Everything appeared blurry to me. I restarted the video and stopped paused it right when Ashton appeared in the frame. Right before he poured milk on me.

You might be wondering why I still like him after all that. It's because I know how it feels to be pushed into doing something you don't want to do. He probably didn't mean to do that.

"At least you're mine." I whispered while gently kissing the screen.

"You're mine!"

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