ma's mine, ashtray

twelve

chapter twelve 

"Maddy. Don't you have hidden keys or anything?" I begged. Maddy was about to go with Kat and BB's family on a trip and she wasn't sure when she was going to be back seeing as school holidays started in a few days but I wasn't planning on going to school. 

"I'm sorry girl. I wish I could help you," She spoke through the phone. 

I let out a sigh, "It's okay"

"But I'll see you as soon as you get back okay?" She added. 

"Of course," I replied, sending her a kiss and hanging up the phone. 

I have no idea what I'm supposed to do now. I can't stay at BB's, Kat's or Maddy's and I don't want to stay at Cassie's because she's been super weird lately and I'm not about to get in the middle of it. I tried my hardest but I couldn't hold in the tears any longer. It was like getting thrown out all over again. If I just had normal parents, maybe I could be safely at home right now but instead I have no where to go but back to Leslie's and I really don't want to be around Rue until she cools off. 

As I'm sitting on the street sobbing, I open my phone and press a number I'd rather not call but it's my last choice. 

"Hey Kenz," I hear him speak. 

"Hey fez," I sniffle. 

"Are you alright kid?" 

"Look, I get it if it's a big ask because I haven't known you long but is there any chance I could stay at yours for a few days? I'll sleep on the couch and stay out during the day if you want. I just need a place to sleep," I sobbed. 

"I'm coming to get you. Send me your location," He said before hanging up the phone. 

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"I actually can't thank you enough fez this means so much to me," I said as he pulled into his driveway. 

He parked the car and looked down at me from the driver's seat, "Kid, seriously stop saying thank you, or I'll put you on the street," he chuckled at me. 

I smiled back at him and grabbed my backpack whilst climbing out of his car and walking towards the front door. "You can put your stuff in Ash's room, I'm sure he won't mind." 

I nodded in response to fez and very slowly made my way upstairs. Obviously, Fez has no idea what's going on with Ash and I as ash sure as hell does mind. I walked up to Ash's bedroom door and knocked lightly. 

"Yep," he yelled out from inside the room. 

I walked in and he turned his head to look at me and almost rolled his eyes but stopped himself when he saw the dried up mascara that had run down my face. 

"Yo you good?" He asked. 

I nodded, I was still mad at him and wanted to give him as few words as possible, "I'm staying here for a few days." 

"Yeah? why?" He was trying his hardest not to look at me when he spoke but it seemed to just make the conversation even more awkward if that's possible. 

"Rue." I wasn't about to satisfy him with detailed replies and attention so I dropped my backpack on the floor and walked out of his room. This was going to be a tough few days if this is how awkward we are. 

authors note: 

sorry i haven't been updating!

I'll try my hardest to get out a few more chapters 

I know this one's short but hope you're enjoying this book so far :)