Reality Hits Hard

Words Mistaken (Ch. 34)

~Clementine's POV~

I find Stephanie talking to Braeden. But I decide just to not go up to her. I felt as if that was the wrong idea.

"Stephanie can figure out how bad Ashton can be." I smirk to myself and walk away.

Everytime I see Ashton, I simply ignore him.

*Next Day*

When Nicole and I get to school Katelyn rushes right towards.

"Oh my!" I giggle

"Clem this is important." She says in a serious tone.

"Okay?" I stop my giggling.

"Ashton kissed Stephanie last night. And I think he said I love you too." She blurts out.

My mouth drops open and I feel my heart drop.

"Where is he?" My voice stern.

"Clem, calm."

"Where the heck is he?!" I yell.

"At his locker I think." She shakes.

I stomp past her and Nicole.

When I find Ashton I can tell he seems confused.

"How could you!?" I yell.

"What?" He replies.

"You told Stephanie... you kissed her? You told her you loved her?!" I yell more.

"Clem..."

"Ashton..."

"I didn't..."

"And there we go with the "I didn't" What didn't you do? Insult me? Practically cheat on me? Insult my parents? And now kiss one of my own friends the day you literally just met her, knowing you told me last week you loved me!? Tell me Ashton exactly what you didn't do!" At this point I'm screaming with tears trying to break out and stream down my face. I walk closer to him.

"I'm so-"

"Don't say your sorry! You've hurt me so many times and I keep... I keep giving you chances and you keep messing them up. So you know what?" I yank the ring he gave to me and throw at his feet.

"How about you give that to Stephanie huh? it's obvious you have moved on. Ugh! Tristan was right." I place my hands over my face.

"What, Trist-"

"Were you ever going to tell me? It's pathetic I had to find out this way. So good job for yet again breaking my heart." I try to calm down but I'm starting to cry.

"Clem I'm sorry." He says

"I... I guess you never loved me. Heh. Have fun with Stephanie." I say softly and walk away. I notice Stephanie had been watching the whole ordeal. But I didn't care. I just wanted to go home.

*Time Skip to Lunch*

At lunch I sit at the regular table. I'm determined to not make eye contact with Ashton though.

But he fixes that up quick.

He walks around the table and picks me up. I try to squirm out of his hold but I'm not able to. So I do the next best thing.

"What are you doing?" I ask, my voice filled with annoyance.

"Taking you somewhere." I could truly tell he was smirking.

When we get to a room he closes the door and places me down on a desk. He leans in.

"Ashton?" I question but his lips are already locked on mine.

I kiss back. When we pull away he grabs me and repositions me against the wall. He kisses me again and in the heat of the moment he whispers in my ear.

"I truly do love you Clem." He says and kisses me back again.

He holds my hands against the wall and kisses me more passionately. Until the lunch bell rings.

When we pull away he slides the ring back on my finger. We smiled at each other. And went to class. Or at least tried to go to class when I find Stephanie outside the door.

"Hey Steph." I wave awkwardly.

Ashton comes up to give me a hug but let's go when he see Stephanie. He rubs the back of his head.

"Oh God." He turns around.

I was still somewhat mad at her. But I didn't act like it. I could tell she didn't like what was happening.

"Ashton we need to talk!" She says.

"If this girl seriously gets jealous. Ha, he was mine first anyway." I think.

"Sorry. About that. I need to tell you something." He answers.

"Me too." She replies.

"I don't think we're right for each other." They both say in unison.

I was still mad at Stephanie. I don't know why!

I "accidentally" bump into her, now ignoring her and Ashton.

"And exactly when did they think they were perfect for each other? They just met." I think

"Geez lady, what's your deal." She says.

I turn around. I feel anger and pain rise up in me.

"My deal is you." I snap at her.

"Clementine." Ashton gestures me to calm down.

"It's so hard because you're the only one who doesn't know." I say in a hurt voice. I look up at Ashton with hurt eyes. I walk away.

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Will there be some conflict between Clementine and Stephanie? Another cliffhanger! But do not worry, I'm snowed in so yeah. Comment errors. Vote and bye!

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