Why Pick Me?

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Ashlyn's POV: I'm so tired I can't even get out if bed. My body hurts all over from the beating I got last night. This is the first time there has been bruises on my face and I have no idea how I am going to hide them. Luckily there is only one big one. I also have to make up a story. This is gonna be one great day.

(Ashlyn walks downstairs hoping her father is awake so he won't beat her when she gets home. He is awake.)

Ashlyn: Good morning dad.

Tim: Just leave.

(Ashlyn leaves. She is now at her locker when Emma walks up.)

Emma: Hey Ashlyn! I heard you were partnered with the new guy.

Ashlyn: Yep. His name is Hunter.

Emma: Ah so did you go over to his house to work on the chemistry project?

Ashlyn: Yes.

Emma: And...

Ashlyn: And what?

Emma: Did you do anything other than work on the project?

Ashlyn: I had dinner with him and his mom.

Emma: Oh. Did he invite you to stay for dinner?

Ashlyn: I don't know Emma can you just drop the subject already.

Emma: Sorry! I have to go to class now. Bye.

Ashlyn: Bye.

(Ashlyn keeps getting stuff out of her locker when Hunter walks up.)

Hunter: Hey Ashlyn.

Ashlyn: Oh hey Hunter.

Hunter: Can I ask you a question?

Ashlyn: Sure go for it.

Hunter: Why did you just run away like that last night?

Ashlyn: Hunter, there is a reason I left but I can't tell you.

Hunter: Why?

Ashlyn: I just can't! (Starts to walk away)

Hunter: (Grabs her arm.) Ashlyn, I like you. I like you a lot. And you can't tell me that you don't feel the same way.

Ashlyn: Fine. I am attracted to you, but it's never gonna work.

Hunter: And why is that?

Ashlyn: I can't tell you!

Hunter: (Sees the bruise on her face.) Where did you get that.

Ashlyn: Umm. Well when I left your house last night I couldn't see anything, and the light post right across the street was out and I ran into it.

Hunter: I don't believe you.

Ashlyn: Well believe it. Because that's what happened. (Ashlyn walks away)

Hunter: This conversation isn't over Ashlyn!