i think the nerd is hot ; ashton irwin

Chapter 12

Shaylin's POV
"Ooh. This is cute..." I say to no one in particular when I just randomly see a ridiculously cute shirt after an hour of searching for something interesting. This time of month, there really isn't anything out there in the shops. I head into the store to get a closer look but immediately backed off when I see what I just saw. There, in the corner of the supermarket, was Samshton. Making out.

I pretend that the image never popped in my mind in the first place before speed walking off. Hoping they didn't see me.

Then a couple moments later, I see Sky, wondering around aimlessly in H&M. Alone. It didn't necessarily show on her face but I knew that she needed company. I could feel it. Best friend powers, am i right? No, oh, okay. And the company she needed was not by me, but a certain someone (*cough* Ashton *cough*) who is currently making out with another certain someone that may or may not be one of Swiftie's minions (*cough* Samantha *cough*)

I started spying on her slightly. She had the face. The face that I can't read which just made it harder to know if she is thinking 'I need Ashton. Badly.' Or 'Hmm. This shirt is cute?' So, I concluded that spying won't help me in anyway possible. That's when I decided to just drop the bomb and talk to her.

"Hi Sky!" I chirp making the poor girl jump. "God dammit Shay. Never in a million years do that again." She puffs out, fear leaking out her eyes. "Then can I do it in a million years and one day?" I joke, causing her to roll her eyes. "Yeah yeah. Anyways, whatcha doing?" She asks me. "Looking at cute dresses for the Winter Ball. You?" She replied back with pretty much the same answer as me. "Well, I gotta jet so I'll see you at school!" I tell her before running off. Then, a plan started to fall into place. Well, to be more exact, an operation was in motion.

I run to where I last Samshton. Thank god they're not eating their faces off anymore. "Hi Sam. Ash. Nice to see you both. Together." I say forcing the last word out my mouth. "Oh. Hi Shay!" They both say in eerie unison.

"Nice seeing you both here." I say quickly, trying to avoid an awkward silence. "You didn't see us like two seconds before this right?" I shake my head, indicating no. That's when I realised the reason as to why she asked that question in the first place.

The pairs lips were both as red as maraschino cherries, Sam had slight tangles in hair but I thought that was because she was too lazy to brush it. Then Ash's hair looked pulled out, ready to just fall off it's scalp.

"So that's what the strange smell was." I joke making Sam's eyes widen. "I'm just kidding. Take a chill pill." We all ended up laughing and now I need to commence the second half of this operation. Operation Ashler.

"Ooh. Sam! That dress will look adorable on you. Come on, let's get it in your size." I rush before grabbing her by the wrist and dragging her away from lover boy Ash. Leaving the kid in the dust.

Skyler's POV
So, I was just walking out of H& M to see Shaylin drag Sam right into the shop next door which is Top Shop. I could've sworn Sam mouthed 'Help me!' But I couldn't tell.

Shīt Sky.

Why didn't you go help her idiot!

I hope she's okay.

Yet, I still giggle slightly at the sight and the amount of people staring just made the situation a million times better. But that giggle vanished as fast as it appeared. Samantha + Ashton = Samshton = No Ashler = A Very Sad Skyler.

Don't think about the chain Skyler Emma. Think about unicorns, rainbows and Kellin Quinn.

I relax a bit before continuing to look around.

My feet enter a Hot Topic store, which was coincidentally opposite Top Shop, and I start to look around aimlessly for a bit. Not really searching for anything in particular. The odd t-shirt or merch stood out but in the end I chose a Sleeping With Sirens band shirt to satisfy my needs. As I hand my money to the cashier, I see a very worried looking Ashton. Tugging at his brown locks and chewing down on his bottom lip, staring inside Top Shop.

I could feel my eyes roll and so I thanked the cashier for the plastic bag with my clothes in before making my way towards the very troubled Ashton. "Hi Ash. You okay?" I ask him, looking a little edgy myself. "Shaylin took Sam away and they have been gone forever! What if Shay is an alien and wants to abduct Sam? Or, what if she is a terrorist and wants to kill Sam! Ugh, that's even worse!" And he just continues rambling on and on about her. I quickly shut him up before saying. "Why don't you just go in and try to find them?" I ask him, stating the obvious. "Because.. Because... Clothes?..." I chuckle vaguely at his response. "I'll go in and try to find them. Kay?" He nods before pushing me into the store. Alright, now I know perfectly why he didn't want to come here.

"The crazy 10 minutes sale is going to end in five minutes." A voice over the intercom shouts. I had no clue what was going on before that point and let me tell you. It was havoc.

Teens and moms alike were running around, screaming and fighting over clothes. Shouting was echoing in the distance with a faint ripping noise joining the already insane concoction.

I run around, avoiding as many fights as I possibly could, meaning I had to do a couple jumps and cartwheels to get over pairs battling it out on the ground. In the corner, I see two familiar heads pop out from the crowd. Shaylin and Waffles.

I continue jumping and stunting over clothes and people to try and get closer to them. But it was impossible. The duo were moving at the speed of sound.

In the end, my forehead was beading with sweat and this 'Crazy 10 minute sale' was over. Bad news is that Shay and Sam were no where to be found. At least Ash was still alive and breathing after the entire incident. "Oh god." Ash laughs as he looks at me. "Well hello to you too. " I puff out, taking shallow breaths. Ashton opens his mouth to speak but I interrupt him before a word could escape his mouth. "No, I did not find Sam and Shay, two, I don't know what the hell happened there either." I guess I answered his question because he abruptly shut his mouth. "Hugs?" He asks, spreading his arms out, inviting me into a hug. I gladly accepted and gave him a hug too.

Our faces were literally inches apart. So close that I could feel his breathing on my nose. I look up to see his hazel irises staring into mine. He leans in, almost closing the gap between us when... "Shay! Stay away from me!" A certain person by the name of Samantha Waffles yells. Me and Ash immediately pull apart and leave each other in an awkward embrace.

"Way to make it awkward Waffles." I mutter under my breath, hoping that no one heard but could hear the sound of Ash's contagious giggle, enter my ears. "Well hello you two." Sam says, tugging Ash away from me. It took all my strength to not lunge at her for stealing Ash away from me. Samshton start to become all lovey dovey so I excuse myself from the miniature party we have consisting of s squared and Samshton. "Bye guys. I need to go and shop for the Winter Ball. I'll see you soon." I say, turning on my heel and walking away. Before i completely disappeared though, I did catch something that fell out of Shay's mouth.

"Ashler almost kissed. Almost."

[A/N] - So, that was that.

It's like 11 at night right now so I'm gonna make this quick.

Love you all to death (Gives virtual hug)

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