It started with a stare

Totally perfect:(

ASHER
   
A sigh escaped my lips as I closed the door to my father's study. He had just finished giving me a fresh round of proper lashing because I had gotten a B‐ on my history paper. He is so fucking unsatisfied. A B‐ is as bad as an F" I could hear his voice ring in my head. I hurried up to my room and brought out my first aid kit to clean up the wounds. A Hiss escaped My lips when my brother Max stepped into my room  while I was trying to clean a very harsh spot. I guess he was very angry at that point.

''You need help with that bro?'' he asked feigning concern

''yeah'' I huffed out and he came over to apply some spirit

''How long am I going to have to endure this max?" I asked my brother as he continued packing up the first aid kit.

''Don't worry, you're in your final year already. You will soon be able to join me in college and then we don't ever have to face this fucker of a father again'' he said and gave me a small smile.

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I keyed the ignition to my Camero and drove myself to school. I was so thankful that the holidays were over. I couldn't stand being home with that tyrant. I fucking miss Mom, but I'm sure she is smiling down on me seeing how hard I was trying. She was my driving force, she died from Cervical cancer last year. I and max couldn't bear to be alone so our elder brother and sister Jacob and Zoey had to fly down to join us. They were twins so they went to college together after finishing from HORIZON. Max on the other hand just finished and he was in Rutgers. Our fathers out burst during that time was reduced to the barest minimum. He doubled the intensity this year and nobody was around to shield me from his wrath.

Not sooner had I already settled down in my dorm did Oliver kick my door open and roar

'' IT'S PARTY TIME!''

''Would you mind keeping it down a bit? Greyson is trying to get some sleep'' I said referring to the 6'1 black haired lump of muscle who was fast asleep on his bed.

" Oh my bad, but Asher you know we can't miss the party right? it's a freaking tradition. I don't want bad luck following us at the beginning of the semester'' Oliver said still not keeping his voice down and that made Greyson wake up.

'' Wait to go Olly'' I said giving him a death glare

'' It's fine Asher, let's get ready for the party. I was about to get up anyway'' Greyson said as he stretched.

I stood up and headed to my closet, there was no saying no to these two party freaks. Yeah, sure I liked a good party. The girls, the drinks, the games, the endless flirting. It was the perfect way to get my mind of all the shitty things that were going on but sometimes all I just hoped for more than anything was stargazing in the quiet night. I felt like my self in times like that, I was the real Asher the one no one knew or saw.

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We arrived not quite long before 8:15pm at GRANGE VALLEY the spot where all the illegal parties of HORIZON was held. I wondered how the management hadn't noticed this place or maybe they did, they just didn't want to be party poopers. This place has hosted one of the most nasty orgys ever.

The party was already in full swing but  when we entered we caused an uproar. I guess that's the type of attention that comes when you are the highest goal scorer of the season. TRUST ME I would give anything for the lack of attention
But what can I say being the all– American –boy–next door the automatic fame came with it. Oliver left my side not quite long to go hit on some bang bunny named Sophia Jackson , I had a hunch that she had chlamydia but I've warned olly severally but would he listen, No he always bragged about being soo careful. Sometimes I wondered if he will ever be tamed. He was the lousiest out of the trio. Greyson on the other hand was always quiet he hasn't actyally had a girlfriend before. I on the other hand was just in the middle . I had a very moderate taste of everything high-school has to offer. I did date but she left last year to Kuwait and broke up with me 3 weeks later. Such happy times right? It's been the 3 if us since grade 4 and I was grateful to have them.

I went over to the keg to get a cup of booze. One rule of high school parties..Don't drink from a punch bowl it's always spiked. My eyes wandered round the room sighting some people I was very well familiar with. I could see Elijah our goalie, I could see Mia the head cheerleader but I didn't recognize the red head that was with  Roseline  Parker the head of the AV club. I hadn't noticed we had a red head in our class. She turned around as if she knew I was staring at her. Our eyes locked and I could guess she was very good At eye contact because she started back  unfazed and devoid of emotions.
Wow, I'm intrigued.
I was enjoying the moment when my dickhead if a friend Oliver came to drag me off to a game of beer pong.
He was misusing my expertise fr but my mind was still hell bent on that red head. Who was she ?
       
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"C'mon mannn put your head in the game" I could hear Keith Roger's voice ring as she shouted at Alan after he lost a chance and had to drink a cup. Keith was the captain of the basketball team. He was one hell of a control freak. I was glad I played soccer I mean I couldn't stand him. We were better off on different team either way. He might be a control freak but he is a very good athlete I'll give him that.
I heard Oliver chuckle and say " Face it Keith. I and Asher are the best at this game "
"What ever dimwit we're leaving anyways" Keith said pained as ever as he and his team left. I just took a seat on one of the benches, I could hear the boys chit chatting about getting into the state championship this season. I mean we all dreamt about it. I just hope thus season becomes a reality fr.
   
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I stood up to go take a piss. I felt a little light-headed  but my liquid tolerance wasn't weak so I wasn't bothered the slightest bit. I was through when I heard
A familiar groan, my head adjusted to the direction on reflex as I looked  at Baxton holding on to his croutch area. Looked like he just got hit hard in that area. My eyes searched for the person that rendered the pain and then I saw the red head that caught my attention the other time on the floor with her knees to her chest. It looked like she sprained her knee.
I figured out that it was time I stopped looking and went over to help.
I arrived there in record time just as baxton had gotten enough will power to stand up.
"What happened here?" I said as I looked at the two people infront of me
"This little imp kicked me in the balls" Baxton Said feigning annoyance.
"This dickhead couldn't keep his stupid hands to himself" the girl responded and then let out a Hiss due to d scrape on her knee.
"Baxton I think you should go join Keith and the others. I'll take her back to her friends" I said as I saw the anger still burning in his eyes. He was about to counter when u gave him a glare that shut him up.
He left in record time and I was left to face the red head who picked up one of her scrunched from the ground. I was about to day something when she said
"I didn't need your help,I could have handled him myself. I hope you don't expect a thank you." Feisty, mmmm interesting
"Yeah  I know, good defense skills but next time after kicking him run away, you don't want his friends putting you in a corner. But then again you can defend yourself well."I said and gave a small grin. She just looked at me like I was a boring piece of shit. There was an awkward duration of silence before I said
"I'm Asher. I know Roseline so if you'd like some help I can help you get to her."
 
She looked at me skeptically and gave a nod I was atleast expecting to hear her name or something but she kept to her self well. I just smiled and extended my hands towards hers. I could feel the reluctance I her but she held on  eventually. Her hands were soft but I doubt she wanted a compliment right now. I just needed to get her to roseline then I'll just get some answers from her.
It couldn't be hard right?

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