Why Pick Me?

Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Hunter's POV: (sitting in 1st period) Man what is that girl hiding. I can tell when she seems sad. I just want to comfort her. And that bruise definitely didn't come from running into a pole.

(The Bell rings for 1st period to be over. Hunter rushes to 2nd period so he can try and talk to Ashlyn before class starts.)

Hunter: (Sits down and is the only one in the class room when Ashlyn walks in.)

Ashlyn: Well you sure got here fast.

Hunter: Yeah I brought my chemistry stuff to 1st period with me.

Ashlyn: That's actually a smart idea.

Hunter: Ashlyn. What are you not telling me?

Ashlyn: There are so many things I want to tell you, I just can't.

Hunter: But why can't you?

Ashlyn: It's complicated. And maybe someday you will figure it out on your own. But until that happens I can't tell you anything.

Hunter: Are you in some kind if trouble? My Uncle is a cop. He could help you out.

Ashlyn: Hunter, I can't tell you.

Hunter: Well I'm gonna figure it out.

(The bell rings and class begins. Ashlyn leaves the table to go get supplies and leaves Hunter sitting there. Robert walks up to Hunter.)

Robert: Hey dude.

Hunter: Oh hey Robert.

Robert: Still hanging out with Ashlyn I see.

Hunter: Yep. And there is nothing wrong with her.

Robert: Oh really. Have you seen that bruise on her face? Nobody gets bruises like that unless they are like abused or something.

Hunter: I highly doubt she is being abused. And even if she was, why would there be anything wrong with her as a person.

Robert: I don't know man. You read way too far into things.

Hunter: Can you just leave?

Robert: Fine. Whatever. I will get out of your way.

Hunter: Thanks.

(Ashlyn comes back to the table.)

Hunter: Hey I have a question.

Ashlyn: Okay what is it?

Hunter: Will you be my girlfriend?

Ashlyn: Hunter I told you we can't do this.

Hunter: Listen I know you don't want to tell me the secret that you have. And for now, I can respect that. But from the first time I saw you I thought to myself, "That is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen." You're smart and funny, and I like you.

Ashlyn: (Smiles at what he said) Fine I will be your girlfriend. But don't bring up anything else about my big "secret" until you think you have found some sort of clue.

Hunter: No problem.