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Chapter 1

   "*Beep*...... *Beep*.......*Beep*...... *Beep*" the alarm clock screached. "Shutup" I groaned, whilist reaching over and slapping the top of the alarm. I sat up in my bed not wanting to open my eyes, because I longed for sleep. I plopped my head back onto my pillow, not caring to do anything but sleep. Just as I was falling back into the sleep that I ever so longed for, I heard knock at my door. Although the knock way soft, it was enough to wake me from my slumber. "Ashton," my mother's soft voice begun. "Ashton, honey are you awake. If your not then you'll be late to school, and I'll have to drive you." she echoed. "Fuck" I huffed, not wanting my mother to be upset again if I were to be late. I sat up in my bed, rubbing as much sleep as possible from my eyes.

   "Yeah mom I'm up." I yelled. "Okay, hurry along so your not late again and breakfast is on the table when your finished" her voice carried down the stairs. I walked to the bathroom and flipped on the lights, cringing at the bright light. I got in the shower letting the warm water hit my chest, this only seemed to bring my sleep back. I shoved my head under the shower head, instantly awakening my body. After my shower I continued with my usual morning routine,

Wake Up

Shower

Decide on an outfit, haha no. I wish I was able to wear what I liked, instead of that boring uniform.

Breakfest

Off to school

   I stared down at my shoes, waiting for the school bus to come. I saw lights flash in the reflection of my watch, knowing it was the school bus. It past my stop, as if was I weren't there. "WHAT IN THE HELL!" I yelled. "Oh sorry, didn't see you there" Luke chuckled, sticking his head out of the bus window as it pulled to a stop. I climed aboard the bus, giving an annoyed look to the bus driver Mr. Tomlinson. He grinned at me, whilist slapping my arm playfully and telling me to head to my seat. I plopped down next to Luke, "Why today" I sighed. "What?" Luke chuckled at the annoyed look on my face. "You know why today, we're practicing." " So we've practiced twice already, why nerves all of a sudden?" he questioned. I wanted to tell Luke, but I wasn't exactly sure as to why I was all nerves. Well technically I did know but I wasn't going to tell Luke or anyone else about it... about him, and the way I was letting him get to me.

   We arrived at school and I was dreading it. Not school itself, but what was coming after it. I opened my locker and pulled out my school books and my drums sticks. Drum sticks that brought the memory of last nights failed tries to learn a song for the practice. I droped my head in shame, because I would never be good enough for this band. "What's got you down Irwin" Calum said, which made me jump not realizing he had been standing there for the last minute or so. "Calm down Ash" Calum cooed. "I'm fine and nothing has me down." I replied. He looked at me with worry in his eyes, while trying to read my face for any thing that would reveal the truth. "Okay, just making sure. You know I'm here when you need me. Right?" he reminded me. "Thanks Calum, I needed that. Your a good mate." I sighed. "Yeah I know!" he boosted. With that the bell rang for our first period class. I followed Calum down the hall strowling in to our first period Science class, to find Luke had saved us a few desks.

   We sat down waiting for Mr. Styles to start the lesson, while we waited I asked a question that I knew might not go to well. "Why are there 4 desks saved but only 3 of us? I questioned. "It's for a friend" Luke replied. A friend? Which one of Luke's friends could he be saving a seat for? " Who?" I asked tapping my pencil on the desk. "Mich- What took you so long?" Luke replied but it didn't sound like it was directed towards me. I meet his gaze to find what he was talking to, it was him. Michael Clifford, there were no words to describe him and even if there were I wouldn't be using them. "Ashton, you ready for tonight." He grinned as he took the empty seat. "It's gonna be sick." I replied shyly. "Hell yeah it is!" he beamed with excitement. "Hey Mike, where have you been these last few practices?" Calum questioned. "Family probs Cal, sorry" he replied exchanging a strange look Calum.

   Mr. Styles began the lesson, ordering us to form groups of two and spread out. I looked at Calum to confirm our working togther, "Sorry Ash, Luke asked me first" he apologized. "But you can work with Michael" he said trying to make up. I saw Michael smirk when he heard Calum's option. I wasn't too pleased with his expression, I knew nothing good could come from working alone with him. Mr. Styles saw the two of and ordered us to work together in the hallway on the experiment. This is one time I didn't want Mr.Styles allowing me access to the hallway to concentrate. The hallway was an excuse to goof off with Calum and Luke, but not him. I didn't want to do anything with him. We walked in the hallway, Mr.Styles picking a spot that wouldn't disturbe the other classes. I felt uneasy, Mr. Styles' spot was rather far from the classroom and not easily seen. "I trust you boys, don't make me regret that." he warned as he santered back towards his classroom.

My heart droped to my ass when he left, knowing whatever was to come next wouldn't be good. In saying that, I was slung into the nearby wall. I closed my eyes tight, with the pain that shot through my spine. "Did that hurt?" he laughed. I opened my eyes to see him standing in front of me clinching my shirt in his hands. "I asked you a question!" he growled. I could feel him get closer to my face, only terrifying me more."I....I...I..." I stuttered. I tried to speak but the words couldn't escape my lips. "Maybe this will help" he growled, punching me in the gut. I lost all sense of balance, which caused me fall foward into him. "Down ya' go." he laughed, as he let my aching body hit the ground. I whinned as the pain shot through every inch of my body.

   He knelt down so we were face to face "Just like the good ole' days! huh Irwin?"  he joked. "Fuck you" I snapped, still in alot of pain. "Well then....someone seems upset" he joked. With out a small care of the concequences, I spit at him. "Bastard" I let out, feeling quite proud of myself. He stood up towering over me and without any thought, let the end off his boot meet my groin. I cried out in pain, yelling curse words at him. He quickily bent down covering my mouth, trying to muffle my screams. "Shut it up Irwin, because if you don't there's plenty more where that came from" he growled. I let my screams turn into silent messy sobs. "Good boy" he cooed, while stroking my cheek. He stood up, examinig what he had done. His eyes dark, filled with a sadistic presence. He walked away to the class happily, a large smiled  across his face. I lay there not knowing what to do.

   What had I done to him? Why did he hate me so much? Why do keep letting this happen? Who is going to get me out of this hallway? I managed enough strength to get to the boys bathroom, looking at tge damaged he caused me. Tears began to fall, then they seemed to pour as I noticed the bruises left on my body.

The bell rang for second period, and I knew I was doomed to say the least.

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So there was the first chapter! I know it was a little dry and a bit boring but the excitment is soon to come. (i hope :) ) If you liked it and want me to continue please comment, also tell if you like where it is going. please ( if you want) -- comment, vote, give suggestions--

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