You Left Me Stranded

Chapter 22

Ashlen's POV

I could hear someone talking. It was giving me a fucking headache, which was strange considering that I haven't gotten one since I have been stuck in this never ending hell. "Shut up! Whoever is talking is giving me a fucking headache!" I quickly realized that I was able to talk, and was able to open my eyes. But just because I could doesn't mean it didn't hurt when I did. I was sensitive to the light that was blaring down on me. "And shut that damn light off wherever it is fucking coming from.

I finally got adjusted to the light, and opened my eyes all the way. I looked around the room and didn't see anyone, but I did see my phone lying next to me. So, I grabbed it and called Alan. 'Where the hell is that boy?' The phone rang twice.

Alan: "Hello? Whoever this is needs to put my friends phone back where you got it and get the fuck out of her room. I am on the way up there and so help me god I-"

Me: "Al, it's Ashlen. Where the hell are you, idiot?"

Next thing I know the line cuts off and  I start hearing running towards my room. I look at the door and see Alan standing, immediately crying. It feels like so fucking long that I have seen him, even though it has only been around three weeks. He's wearing his blue plaid shirt with a black tank under it, his black, ripped jeans, and his black vans on. He looked so handsome in the outfit. He looked horrible though. His eyes were blood shot and had bags under them. And his hair was a mess. I've never seen someone look so handsome and horrible at the same time. 

"Ashlen, is that really you? Are you really awake?" He smiled and ran to me. "Yes, you idiot. It's me." I giggled and forced him into a tight hug. I missed them so much. I felt his tears on my face. Pulling away from him and wiping his tears, he pulled out his phone.

 "I've got to tell everyone. They are gonna be so happy." He started dialing, but before he could finish, I pulled the phone away from him. "I-I don't want them here right now, Alan. I wanna spend time with you for a bit. You have no idea how hard it was for me to hear everyone, but not be able to hug or talk to them. I heard everything and I couldn't do anything about it." I started to cry and could only think about what Austin did to me. "And I know Austin hasn't been back but just once. Alan, I know we are bestfriends, but I don't want anything to do with him anymore. What kind of bestfriend does that? You've been here since the moment I got in here. That is what a bestfriend does when someone they call their bestfriend is in the hospital in a fucking hospital." 

At this point I was bawling. I meant what I said about Austin. I didn't want him around, though I did want to know why he didn't. 

I lay my head back and stare up at the ceiling, waiting for Alan to say something. Anything. But instead I felt his lips crash against mine. 'Wait do I like this? Do I like Al? Am I actually kissing back? HELL YES I AM. Just let it happen Ashlen.' So I did. I leaned in more and kissed back. There was always a connection between he and I. I just always ignored it because he was the one I went to about everything. He was my true bestfriend and I never wanted to risk it. That's why I fell over Austin.

He pulled away and started blushing. "Uh.. Uhm, yeah. So, that just happened, right? I-I am not dreaming?" I scratched the back of my neck and chuckled. "Who knew Ashby was such a good kisser." I said while blushing. He looked at the floor and then to me. "I've always loved you Ashlen. More than just a friend, despise the fact you were in love with Austin. I never gave up." I smiled and said, "Well, I am glad you didn't." 

There was a long pause. "Well, you should call everyone now." He nodded and started calling everyone. 

A/N:
Sorry for the sucky ass chapter. I had it in my head that I wanted this to happen, but I just couldn't get it down right. XC So, again, I am sorry. More action between the whole group (Austin, Alan, and Ashlen) coming soon. :)