Expect the Unexpected (A One Direction & Emblem3 Fan Fiction)

Chapter 15

Ashlyn's POV

"Finally," I said, exasperated.

"He didn't say it though," Skylar admitted.

"Say what?" I asked.

"You know, those three little words every girl wants to hear?" Skylar asked.

"Oh." I love you. "Does that bother you?"

"I don't know, a bit, I guess," Skylar said, shrugging.

"Maybe he's just not ready to say it," I suggested.

Skylar smiled. "I guess. But enough about me. How are your date with Mr. Hottie? I still can't believe he's my ex-boyfriend."

"Ryan McKellan? How do you know?" I asked, surprised.

"Well I saw his Tweet to you. I stalked his Twitter page, and sure enough it's the same Ryan," Skylar said, shrugging. "Here." She reached into her desk and pulled out a scrapbook, flipping it to a page. "This is the two of us."

It was a picture of the two standing together. "He's cute, even when little," I said.

Skylar laughed. "He was a total ladies man. He'd have them falling all over their feet, but somehow, he chose me."

"I'll bet Niall wasn't happy," I said, smiling.

"Oh, he wasn't," Skylar said, giggling. "I could never figure out why, though. Until now."

I stared at her. "You're so stupid."

"I WAS 14!" she said indignantly.

"Yes, and that was such a long time ago," I said sarcastically.

"Well technically that was 8 years ago," she pointed out.

Skylar shrugged. "Whatever."

My phone buzzed. I glanced down at the screen:

Hey babe, u free tnite? xx Ryan

I smiled, texting back, yeah, i think. lemme get back 2 u on that 1.

"Date night?" Skylar asked excitedly.

"Maybe, are we doing anything tonight?" I asked.

"Well, I think we were all going out for dinner, but then you'd be the odd girl out. So I'd say go for it," she said.

I nodded, texting another reply: yeah, i'm free. what did u wanna do?

His response was immediate: can't tell u, b ready i'll pick u up at 6 tnite. wear something nice, but comfortable. no heels :P

I smiled: at least ur specific. k thnx can't wait 2 c u.

neither can i. ttfn <3 xx Ryan

"Ooh, where's he taking you?" Skylar squealed.

"He didn't say," I said, shrugging.

"Well you should probably get some rest, I've got something to do," Skylar said. "If I don't see you beforehand, have fun on your date!" she said, standing up.

I smiled. "Okay."

Skylar's POV

I watched as Ashlyn left my room. Then I went back to that photo album. I found a really cool picture my mum had compiled of all my years living, I guess. She'd titled it Skylar Abbott through the Ages. I thought it was pretty neat. (Check Loved You First chapter 1 for the picture of the compilation!)

I wandered aimlessly throughout my flat when I ran into Niall.

"Oh, hey," he said, smiling.

I tried to smile, but it felt forced. "Hi."

His smile disappeared. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing," I lied. What's holding you back, Niall?

"Are you sure?" he asked.

"Positive," I said halfheartedly. "Guess who Ashlyn's going out with tonight?" I asked, changing the subject.

"Drew?" Niall joked.

"Ryan."

"Ryan...?" Niall looked confused.

"McKellan," I explained.

"Ryan McKellan? From high school?" Niall asked.

I nodded.

"Wow, does he know she knows you?" all of a sudden, his carefree tone had disappeared.

"I don't know, they met at the bar last week," I said.

"Stay away from him," he warned.

"Why?" I asked.

"Because, I don't want anything to happen to you," he said, pulling me in for a hug.

I pulled away. "Whoa, where did all this brotherly attitude come from?"

Niall stared at me. "I thought..."

Then it clicked. "Oh. Niall, you're not my boyfriend unless you ask me first. And we haven't even been on a date yet."

Niall flushed. "Right. Well then," he said, swallowing. "Skylar, would you like to go out on a date with me?"

"Sure," I said, smiling.

"Cool. I'll see you here at, what, time is convenient?" he asked.

"Uh, well Ryan's coming to get Ash at...6, I think, so if you want to avoid him, how about before then?" I suggested.

"Sounds good," he said, leaning in to peck me on the cheek. "See you then."

I watched him as he left my flat. Then I heard squeals come from the sitting room, and I rushed in. Eleanor, Jenna, Danielle, and Sierra were sitting there with enormous smiles on their faces. "HE ASKED YOU OUT!"

"What?" I asked, bewildered.

"HE ASKED YOU OUT," Eleanor repeated.

I laughed. "I guess so. After I prompted him to."

"Stupid Leprechaun," Danielle said, shaking her head. "He shouldn't have to need prompting."

"No, he shouldn't need it," Sierra agreed. "By the way, I got an apologetic phone call from Tiffany last night, and she wanted me to tell you guys how sorry she was for how awful she'd been acting towards us, all of us."

"Well, I guess it's fine," I said rather cautiously.

"I'm fine with it," Eleanor said. "I'm just glad she's not here."

I swatted her. "Be nice!"

Eleanor flashed me a grin. "You're happy too, don't deny it."

I flushed.

"And she also sent me this really cute picture of her and Keaton on the beach in California, I'll assume," Sierra said, holding up a photo.

"Aww," we all said.

Seeing Keaton with Tiffany gave me a little pang in my heart, but I knew it was just out of habit. I was over him. Completely.

"They're so cute together," Jenna gushed.

They really were. 

"So who's Ashlyn's new boyfriend?" Eleanor asked.

"Me."

We all whirled around in shock to see Ryan McKellan standing at the doorway.

As soon as his eyes landed on me, his lip curled. "Hello, Skylar. Long time no see."

Oh shit.

I hated how this chapter started/carried onto, but I liked the end part. Sorry it took me a while, writer's block, and I hope you guys comment and vote!

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