Clean up

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No way we were actually going to do this.

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Ashley POV -

My eyes made their way over to Bill as he slowly got up. He began to roll his sleeves up while making his way towards the front door. I didn't want to have to see Katya's body. I didn't want to have to be reminded of what I did just last night. I looked down at my drink in defeat and raised it to my lips. I threw my head back, catching every last drop from the cup. I was going to need this. I walked around the bench following behind Bill, but something caught my eye. I turned to my side and picked up a poorly hidden bottle of bourbon. I took a large swig and carried it by my side. I held onto it with a tight grip and stumbled outside. The smell of a rotting body filled my nose the second I walked through the doorway. This smell mixed with the alcohol in my system was a bad combination.

"Fuck" I spat out as I started to gag. Bill turned to me and chuckled under his breath as I hid behind Tom.

"I'm proud of you for this" Tom smirked looking at me from over his shoulder.

"That disgusting" I groaned as I held my stomach.

"Tom no that's horrible" Bill laughed as he walked around the body.

I turned to look behind me to see the girls making their way outside. They took one look at the body and gasped in shock. I shook my head with a small chuckle as they stepped outside. Once the smell had gotten to them, they sprinted straight back inside. I turned around to face Toms back and took a deep breath. I put the drink on the floor beside me and started to walk closer to the body, immediately gagging at the sight of her. I quickly threw my hand over my mouth and looked at the boys, disgust written all over them.

"I think I'm going to throw up" I said as stumbled over to the garden.

I fell to my knees almost throwing up. I was bent over on the grass, ready to vomit when I felt one of their hands gently grab my hair, holding it back. I sat for a moment longer as who I assume was Bill rubbed my back. The feeling soon passed.

I sighed and turned my head, "Thanks Bil- " I started to say, but It wasn't Bill behind me. I was shocked to see Tom there with a comforting smile. I smiled low back and tried to stand. He guided me back up with his hands on my hips.

"You, okay?" he questioned while pulling me up.

"I'm okay, let's just get this cleaned up" I sighed looking from his eyes to the body.

"Let's put you inside" he said low as he tucked my hair behind my ears.

"No, I did this... It's my responsibility" I said holding his arms for stability.

I stared into his eyes, everything behind him going blurry. I let my eyes slowly shut and felt myself loose balance. I looked back to him, and he looked worried. I plastered on a fake smile causing him to slowly let go of me. I slowly stumbled forward and made my way closer to the body. I thought I could handle this, but I couldn't. I began to start gagging once again and turned from the body.

"Get inside" Bill sighed.

"No, I'm okay, I-" I started before Tom picked me up off my feet.

"Just listen Ashely" he said quietly as he carried me inside. He gently laid me down on the couch and moved the hair from out of my face.

"Stay here" he said softly as his thumb stroked my face.

"I'm okay Tom... really, I'll come back out" I mumbled as I tried to sit up.

"It's okay we will do it" he reassured me as he began to stand up.

"I just need a second" I told him as he slowly walked away, my eyes starting to flutter shut.

"Okay Ashley" he laughed sarcastically.

Toms POV -

I left her to sleep on the couch and started to walk back outside. I hated when she drank. She became loose and couldn't control herself, but I made sure to take care of her. I sighed and pulled out a pack of cigarettes out my back pocket as I walked towards Bill. I opened the pack and handed him one. He smiled while I grabbed my lighter. We lit our cigarettes, both of us staring at the body on the ground.

"What are we going to do with her" Bill said looking to me.

"No idea" I said before taking a puff.

"We could chuck her in the ocean" Bill suggested.

"Yeah, that's not the worst idea" I laughed as smoke left my lungs. Bill turned to me, clapping his hands together and slowly making his way towards what was left of Katya.

"Let's do this" Bill said unconfidently. I laughed before flicking my cigarette on the floor.

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Ashley's POV -

I slowly opened my eyes to see it was now completely dark, the only source of light coming from the kitchen. I groaned and rolled over. I tried putting myself back to sleep, but my head was pounding. I slowly sat up and slumped back into the couch, rubbing my eyes. The house was now completely silent and there was no one around.

"Tom" I said softly. "Tom" I repeated, but no reply.

I sighed and reached for the TV remote. I turned on the TV to check the time. It was almost 10pm. Not one person is in bed at this time of night. Everyone is always up until early in the morning. They all must've gone out. I built up the strength to get up from the couch and go to Toms room. This couch was unbelievably uncomfortable. I held my head in my hands taking a few deep breaths. I could still feel the alcohol lingering in my system. I pushed myself up off the couch and began to drag myself to the closest bathroom. I finished up and walked out slowly. I quietly stumbled closer to the front door. I looked out of the window and there was no sight of Tom, Bill, or the body. I sighed low to myself. I felt so guilty for leaving them to clean my mess. I stood up straight and caught a glimpse of myself in the windows reflection. My hair was messy, my eyes looked tired, and I was still wearing my clothes from the night before. I shook my head at myself before making my way towards the stairs. I needed to change and get back to bed. I stood at the bottom of the stairs contemplating if I should even try and climb them. I took a breath before grabbing a hold of the railing. I very slowly stepped up each step and before I knew it, I was at the top. I stopped and stood up tall. I repositioned my hair and my clothing and smiled. I didn't know if he was in there, but in case he was, I wasn't going in looking like a slob.

I slowly cracked open the door to see Toms shadow from in the bathroom. I quietly made my way towards the bathroom, making a stop in the doorway. He was bent over the sink with his head hanging down, letting the water run. I crept behind him and rested the side of my face on his bare back. I peeked at his face through the mirror. His upset look immediately disappeared when his eyes met mine. He turned off the sink and turned around to face me. I smiled, staring deeply into his eyes and grabbed a hold of his hands. I looked down at his large hands to see them covered in dried blood. I sighed, looking back up to him and spun him around.

"I'm sorry" I stuttered as I moved to his side. He looked at me confused. I turned the water on and placed his hands back into the sink.

"For what?" he said with a hint of anger in his voice. I squirted the hand soap on his hands and began to wash the blood off.

"Not helping you and Bill" I sighed and broke eye contact with him, watching the blood run from his hands.

"It's okay Ashely" he laughed while shaking his head. I looked back to him as he smiled at me. I wanted to melt right there. I turned off the water and looked away out of guilt.

"Yeah, but it was my fault and I-" I started before his hand took a hold of my jaw.

He smashed his lips against mine, pulling me close to him. I shut my eyes and smiled against his lips. His piercing stinging my lip from the cold touch. I wrapped my hands around his neck as he spun me around, pushing me against the sink. I gasped at the sudden movement and lightly giggled. He ran his tongue over his piercing before his lips drove back into mine. I gasped for air in between each crash. Tom slowly pulled away and took a step back before he grabbed my hand and started to pull me. He turned off the bathroom light as we walked closer to the bed.

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