ASHLYNS POV
it's the last day of school and I'm already out of my mind. Aiden has almost fractured his elbow because of some stupid dare from Tyler and Barron is already getting on Logan's nerves although it's only 7:00AM. But Taylor, she hasn't said anything since we got here. Wonder what's up with her?
Once we got in class I almost snapped because of Aiden again. That stupid boy. Taylor only talks when she gets picked for a question but it's not right, she's always talkative and has good ideas like Logan's. I decided to ask her, "Taylor?" I asked quietly. She turned her head but said nothing to me. She looked quite surprised because I never ask anyone-anything, "Are.. You okay?" She shook her head and kept on writing.
I.. Actually feel bad? What is up with me? I don't feel bad for anyone, not even Aiden. But Taylor? Wow.. Maybe I like her? No I can't. We've only met 3 weeks ago I can't be..
I get to the last line of my story and realise I've written... Us? No, just a normal romantic love story that's all.. Right? Anyway, I get to finally pack up my things since I've sat here for almost an hour and walk to my locker. I slightly touch Taylor's hand by accident but quickly look and take it away.
Why did that happen?
As I get to the bus top with Taylor, Ben, Tyler, Logan and Aiden we all sit down while Aiden is yapping his face off. I was about to say something but Tyler exclaimed.. "Shut up you dipshi-" just before Tyler could say anything the bus pulled over, this was Aiden stop, however so it was nice to get him off our hands. Aiden lived fairley far away from all of us so he wasn't a big issue.
Finally, after an age, the bus pulled over which was my stop. I said nothing and just headed on the bus and sat at the very back.
As I approach the seat and sit down..
DING!
It was my phone. I look down at it and see a text from Aiden.
Stupid Boy. :
Hey Ashlyn wht is 2+2?!
Me:
4..?
Stupid boy. :
Nuh uh it's 5!
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..... I put down my phone and say nothing from the amount of embarrassment I was holding in. How could he be that stupid? I mean.. He's still my friend after all.. That's when I realise. I HAVE HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW?! I immediately text the GC asking them if they also forgot, they agreed. Except Aiden. Not a stupid boy after all huh?
It was 6PM and I finally finished the homework.
6 more hours until 12AM. Time to get ready.
Tyler texts the GC to see if they all prepared for the phantom dimension, I have, the twins have, everyone has. Ben says we are in good hands and there's nothing to be worried about but I think otherwise
It's now 10PM , time goes quickly eh?
Ben💤
2 more hours guys . What should we do in the meantime?
Aiden🔪
I don't know actually...
Ashlyn
Wow I'm surprised. Taylor?
Tyler⚾️
She's asleep.
Ashlyn
Oh right.. Hey, maybe we should get some sleep?
Aiden🔪
Bens asleep already! I'm about too head off!
Tyler⚾
Same here.
Ashlyn
K I'll try get some sleep .
Then at last the GC was silent. And still no response from Taylor at all. I'm worried. Maybe I should ask Tyler? Nah, he'll tease me. Ben? Nope, he's mute. Definitely not Aiden. Logan? Decent but probably won't know. So I guess I'm gonna have to tell her myself. In the phantom realm?
No.
What was that?! I sprang up looking around my room with caution. No one. Strange. I lay back into my bed just thinking about my life. Nothing pops up into my mind but Taylor. How warm her hand was when when I touched it by accident.
What is this feeling?
The clocks strikes 11:30PM. 30 minutes exactly before the phantom realm. Just enough time to have a relaxing time. I first think for a bath. No. Reading? Could do. But my last option was to just go on my phone, the only good one since I had lost the book I wanted to read...
I go through the group chat first, nothing special. But.. The group chat was active without me? Was I thinking for that long? I look at my clock.
11:59PM.
Shit. What have I been doing this whole time? Just before my mind can say another word. The shift approaches.
