The Boy Delivering My Flowers

Chapter 17: Violence and Fear

***Stacey

I woke up, and looked to my right to see Ash sleeping next to me. I currently had nothing on except for my undies and Ash's shirt. Okay so technically I was wearing something, but if it isn't mine, it doesn't count.

I sat up, and Ash shifted next to me. He was only in his boxers. Well damn.

I stood up, and went to my brothers room to grab Ash shorts. That's the second time I've done that. Maybe third.

When I got back to my room, I grabbed myself some yoga pants, a jade t-shirt, and my PINK sweatshirt I just got. I also grabbed some clean undergarments, and stepped into my bathroom. I placed the clothes into a pile, and got into the shower.

The water ran down my back, and it was extremely soothing. That's when it hit me, did I really just do that?

I lost my virginity! It's gone! Forever. And to Ash!? I doubled over, and that's when I noticed how sore I was.

Okay, it's okay. At least it wasn't Chase. Right? I know what you're thinking- 'You're that girl. The one who does it on the daily. She lost it a loooonnggg time ago.' But you're wrong. I wanted my first time to matter, and I realise Ash and mine's situation wasn't very classy, but I don't think anyone's first is exactly, 'classy.'

I hurried up and finished my shower, and got my clothes on. Today was my family party, at one. My mom wasn't sure if she was going to make it or not, but if she does, that'll be great. I don't have much family- just a few cousins, two aunts and uncles, but that's it. Oh, also a grandma and grandpa. So they're all coming. But since it's so few people, I'm also inviting my friends, I feel the term squad isn't very relevant anymore, and just childish.

That means that Madi, Ava, Zack, Mason, Ryan, and Ash will all be there. That's quite a few people but Will and I can manage. You may have noticed Chase wasn't listed, oh yeah, that's because he was un-invited last night.

I walked into my room, and I saw Ash now in shorts. He had his phone above his head, and he was texting someone. I jumped on the bed beside him, and kissed his forehead. He looked up at me, smiling, and kissed me.

I rolled over and cuddled up into his arm. He threw his phone off to the side, and cuddled with me.

"Ayla's going to bring me to clothes." He whispered, and I nodded. "Okay. What time is it?" I asked.

He reached behind him and grabbed his phone. "It's 11. You better start getting ready."

"Oh crap, yeah. Let me just wear a romper or something." I told Ash, standing up and heading to my closet. I finally found my spaghetti strap, cream colored romper, with pretty bandana-like designs on it.

I threw it on, not minding Ash, and headed for the bathroom. I put on some mascara, eyeliner, foundation, and rose-gold eye shadow. I didn't want to go all out with contour because I'd already known these people almost my whole life. I examined my very visible scar, and peeked at my silicon set for it.

But I decided against it because covering up that scar all those times was just giving Riley what he wanted, my fear.

He was not going to get that from me.

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I walked downstairs, and found Madi, Ava, Zack, and Mason already setting up for my little gathering. "Morning sweetie!" Ava greeted me, giving me a side hug.

Mason came up to me, and hugged me. "Hi Mase." I said, with a big smile. He smiled back and released me.

"Where's my 17 year old?" I heard Ayla's voice in the kitchen. "Ay!" I cheered. "It's so good to see you again. I wore my dress last night." I told her, and she squealed. "How'd it fit?"