AFRAID {a.i.}

CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX

Song of the Chapter: Dead - Phoebe Ryan.

Getting ready for the party was the best bit. Me and Emily actually got this time to talk alone and just have fun together. It had been a while since we got to do this and it was nice. We did each other's hair like we were little girls going to a disco and we laughed all the way through. It was possibly everything I needed.

"You know Luke's pretty cute." Emily smiled, whilst applying her lipstick. I stopped brushing through my curled hair and turned. She stopped at looked at me through the mirror. "What?" She continued applying lipstick, shrugging.

"Is there something you need to tell me?" I laughed and turned back to my desk. I pulled some hair back and clipped it around the side. I wore a pink strappy dress which was pulled in with a thin belt a little under my chest. It covered any sign that I was pregnant and it looked cute. Emily, on the other hand, looked stunning. Her dress was navy blue and it was lacy. I was jealous of how beautiful she was. Her figure was perfect.

"I don't know." She chuckled. She threw her lipstick into her purse and smiled at me. I was ready. I decided heels would be a bad idea but I didn't care, I still went with them. I put some shoes in Ashton's truck just in case.

"Well, be careful, Em." I smirked, standing up. "Them boys, they have their ways." Emily laughed and followed me as I walked out to the stairs.

"What made you fall for Ashton?" Emily asked as we stepped slowly down the stairs. I noticed Ashton at the bottom of the stairs. He took my hand and helped me down the last steps, he did the same with Emily.

"I think the black skinny jeans did it for her. The bulge and all." Ashton let go of Emily's hand and directed our focus to his jeans. I rolled my eyes and slapped him.

"You're too cocky for your own good..." Emily trailed off and I nodded.

"And trust me, it's not even that big." I smirked and Ashton laughed. I watched him open the door for us. Emily walked out first. I put my hand on his shoulder, before walking out. "That shut you up." I walked towards his truck. Emily was going with Brad and Ana. I thought Brad was in his car waiting for Emily and Ana, but when Brad caught up with me, I knew I was wrong.

"Why didn't you tell them?" Brad whispered. I rolled my eyes. I immediately knew who he was referring to.

"I'm not discussing this with you right now." I glared and walked away to Ashton's truck. Brad sighed and walked to his car, letting Emily in. I got into the truck and Ashton smiled at me.

"You were lying when you said it isn't that big, right?" A smirk grew on his face and I pointed to the steering wheel.

"Just shut up and drive." I ordered, slamming the car door. Ashton nodded and started the engine.

"This pregnancy is making you feisty, can you stay pregnant forever?" Ashton pulled out of the driveway and I shook my head, laughing.

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When we got to the party, it was hectic. I kept thinking to myself how silent this place just of been 10 minutes ago. Emily walked ahead with Brad and Ana, meanwhile me and Ashton lingered behind. He put his hand on the small of my back and kept it there. We went round the back way, so it led us straight to the garden, where Luke was. Luke sat with Calum, Michael and Cassie. Cassie quickly ran to me and hugged me.

"Girl I've missed you." Cassie pulled back and whispered, "You look pretty incredible for 16 weeks pregnant."

"Well obviously, because that's nothing." I laughed and watched Ashton sit with the boys. Cassie sat beside Michael and his arm draped around her. I saw Calum's face drop. I gave him a reassuring look and sat beside Ashton. Ashton smiled at me before looking over at Calum. My attention was drawn to Luke when he shot up.

"Emily, you made it." Luke engulfed Emily in a hug. Her smile peaked over his shoulder at me. I turned to Ashton and he was as surprised as I was. A smirk grew on his face. I continued to watch them as they spoke up.

"I'm actually going to get everyone a drink, if you want to come with?" Emily's flirting was natural and it made me laugh a little more than I should. Luke nodded and turned to the group. Everyone let him knew what they wanted but when it came to Ashton he was almost speechless.

"Uh, we will have coke." Ashton replied, nervously. I looked at him and I could tell he was angry. Emily and Luke nodded. Emily walked towards the house but Luke looked at us.

"Man, she's fucking beautiful." And with that comment, he quickly rushed to Emily's side. They continued talking as they walked into the house. I quickly looked back at Ashton who was whispering to Calum. I looked at the direction they were pointing. A tall redhead. I couldn't put a name on her, because I didn't know her, but already I didn't like her.

"Luke invited Jessica, I didn't realise Zac would be apart of the package." Calum shrugged and I tended. My eyes fell back to the redhead. That was Jessica. I was nothing against her. I sighed and looked down.

"Well, if he causes any trouble I'm going to- Babe, are you okay, you've gone really pale?" Ashton stared at me, as did the group. I nodded and raised to my feet. I left the purse by him and looked at them all.

"Excuse me a second, just popping to the toilet." I rushed into the house but heard Michael make a comment.

"Dude, she seen Jessica." I walked past everyone and Emily caught my eye. I quickly strolled past get but she spotted me, calling my name. I ignored it and went for the stairs. I ran up them and walked into the toilets. After locking the door, I stared at myself in the mirror. I groaned and walked to the window. Ashton was sat still with the boys. His hands were in his hair and I knew he was nervous. I noticed Jessica wave at him. He stood up and I refused to look anymore. I walked to the door but before I could open it, there was a knock. I opened the door.

"Look Emily, I'm not... Zac." I stepped back a little at the sight of Zac in front of me. He smirked.

"Sorry to disappoint, darling." Zac cooed. I flinched and escaped from his trap. I walked to the staircase, but he grabbed me. I was turned to face him and my foot was near the stairs. My eyes caught a glimpse of his but I forced myself to look behind him. Ashton please be quick and rush after me. "I've missed you."

"And I haven't missed you, so please leave me alone." Before I could turn his hand gripped my waist. I felt nervous. I tired to force his hand away by stepping back but I nearly fell.

"Oh babe, you're not going anywhere, especially since Jessica is here. Looks like Ashton will be getting lucky and you'll be getting lonely... Unless." Zac smirked and his breath forced on my face. I turned and closed my eyes.

"Never going to happen. Please Zac." I tried to hide my face but his hands wrapped around mine. He threw them down.

"I've had enough of you. Stop being so stubborn and frigid. Grow the fuck up." Zac shouted in my face. I flinched and looked away, again.

"Leave me alone." I repeated and he laughed. His body pressed against mine. I tensed and felt my hands shake.

"I don't understand why anyone would touch you anyway." Zac spat in my face. He lightly pushed me, but that was enough for me to loose my balance. I tried to hold myself back up but my heel slipped in the step. I felt the pressure of the steps against my back. I screamed silently as my body flipped on the stairs. Mr stomach was fully pressed against the stairs and I hit the bottom. My head knocked against the wall, hard. I landed on my stomach and my vision blurred. I tried to pull myself up but nothing happen. The room twisted around me and I wives at the gripping pain. I heard shouts and calls. Emily was the first person I heard.

"She's fucking pregnant, you dickhead. I fucking hate you." She screamed and rushed to my side, flipping me over. I tried to make out her face but my eyes lightly shut. "Oh my god. ASHTON." Ashton. I need Ashton. My eyes fell shut and all I saw was pitch black vision. Please god, wake up. That's when I heard nothing more and I completely blacked out.