What Happens When the Lights Go Out

21.What Happens When The Lights Go Out

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"What the hell are you doing?!" I yell/whispered.

"I'm sorry! I was just trying to move you to the side to get some water!"

"Seriously?!"

"Yes! Damn!"

"I'm sorry! You scared me! You can't sneak up on me like that!"

"Oh yeah, you're afraid of the dark. I should remember that." He chuckled and got a glass of water. He leaned against the counter. "So is there anything else I should know about Brooke Winters?" He asked taking a sip.

"Um...I pack a mean punch." I said smiling.

"Do you now?"

"Yep." I took a sip of my water. "Well is there anything about Henry?"

"Um...I'm as charming as they come." He said smiling devilishly. Oh my god! I'm such a ditz! I've been flirting! No! Shit! I have to get out of this.

"Oh. How nice."

He started to walk towards me. "Yeah people consider me a player believe it or not."

"Really? You? No."

"Yeah I know. I'm just a charmer that's all." He was close to me. I started to back away slightly. Then out of nowhere he grabbed the back of my neck and kissed me! Shit!

My water dropped to the ground and spilled. It was a plastic cup so it didn't break. With every bit of power I had I reached back and punched him in the stomach. He broke the kiss and stepped back holding his stomach. I was so enraged that I punched him right across the face. Then just because I was having too much fun I stomped on his foot for Ashton's sake. I could have done more. I mean if you didn't know I'm a black belt, but I don't like to tell anyone because then they expect it. Like now for instance. It's such a thrill to kick the crap out of someone. Ninja status verified!

I leaned down and whispered in his ear. "I told you I pack a mean punch. Don't mess with me. Oh and we'll keep this between us, alright?" I patted his head and walked out. I don't think we'll have a problem again. I can't believe this though. How can he hit on me? Ew!

I ran back up to Ashton's room and Neil was asleep on the ground, and Ashton was asleep on the bed. I was so creeped out by Henry I need to be near Ashton. I went over to the bed and climbed on top of him. "Ashton." I whispered in his ear. He mumbled and moved a little. I kissed his cheek, then his neck, and mumbled, "Ashton. Wake up."

"No."

"Fine. Then I'll go sleep downstairs." I went to get up, but was caught around the waist.

"I'm awake." He mumbled. His eyes were still closed though. I knew he'd stop me.

"Oh I thought you were too tired."

"Not anymore. Get over here."

He pulled me into him and wrapped his arms around me. "Are you cold?" He asked.

"A little."

"Here" He pulled the covers over us. "Better?"

"Much."

"So on Monday how is this whole thing with Nicole going to work?"

"It's kind of a long process. It's going to go over a couple of days."

"Really?"

"Yeah. I mean I can't just stick the clown somewhere and hope for the scare. It has to be a process. I mean yes I could get a good scare by just putting it somewhere, but that's not my style."