More Than Friends: A #Mashley Fan-Fic

It Doesn't Matter

Jerome's POV: 

Although I left pretty much everyone confused after that little mishap, I could see their curiosity growing as the minutes ticked on. Louise kept a close eye on me, as if one minute I would explode and let the news out. I'll be honest in saying that I almost did, but Mitch arrived just on time to save his own skin. I raced to answer the doorbell, and luckily I got there first.

"Hey." I say as I open the door.

"Hey." they both say in unison. I let them in, noting their intertwined hands. I close the door behind them, and I see Louise at the top of the staircase, looking as if a wall of realization hit her in the face. her mouth is hanging open, with her eyes wide. She meets my gaze, and I can practically see the gears turning in her mind. Once they click, she quickly regains her composure and comes down the stairs to greet them.

"Hey guys." she says. They wave, and quickly retreat upstairs. As they pass, I smell a strong scent of dish soap, but ignore it. Once their out of view, Louise looks at me in disbelief.

"Mitch...Ashley...they?" she says, shock in her eyes. I chuckle.

"I know, it's hard for me to believe too."

Mitch's POV: 

 Ashley hurries to get dressed after she gets off the phone, but honestly, I'm in no hurry. knowing Jerome, everyone in the house probably knew I was no longer a virgin, and now i had to deal with the awkwardness when I got home. I wasn't just scared for myself, but for Ashley too. Plus, how did Jerome even know? He's never asked that before, and I gave no indication I just did it. He must know me way too well.

On the car ride there, Ashley notices how tense I am.

"So...I'm guessing Jerome knows?" she asks. I nod.

"I don't understand how though." I say. She sighs.

"Well, you have known each other since fourth grade. I guess he just knows you that well." she sighs, and touches my leg lightly. "But then again, it doesn't really matter, does it? It's our business, so who cares what anyone else thinks?" We're at a red light, so I lean over and softly kiss her.

"I guess you're right." I say.

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 When we get to the house, both of us hesitate before getting out of the car. Ashley purses her lips, and I grin.

"I thought you said it didn't matter?" I say. 

"It doesn't. That's not what I'm worried about. It's Jerome's teasing." she mumbles. I laugh, and get out of the car. I meet her at her side and take her hand. She gives me a small smile, and we start towards the door.

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After awkward greetings at the door, Ashley and I quickly retreat upstairs before the teasing can begin. 

"Is Mitch here? We're going to start recording!" I hear Adam call from the other room. A series of "Okay's" sound all around, and I begin to set up my recording stuff, with Ashley helping me.

"You going to play?" I ask. She shakes her head.

"I don't have my recording stuff." she says.

"Use Ian's." I offer. She considers, but then gradually nods.

"He won't mind, will he?" she asks. 

"Nah." I say, and she walks off.

About 10 minutes later, everyone is ready for a battle-dome. Ashley, Jerome, Adam and I are on one team, and Tyler, Quentin, Brice and Ryan are on another. I do the intro.

"Hey doods what's up it's Mich or BajanCanadian back with another Battle Dome! We're here with the winning team of Adam, Jerome and the Poof. Now let's go win the hunger deans!" I say, running my character away from spawn.

"This is a Battle Dome you jag." Ashley says, running her character in a sideways direction.

"Yeah, I know. You don't have to tell me." I say, making sure my tone is playful.

"Well it was either me or the comments." she says, and everyone laughs.

"That is true." Jerome says. Just then, Adam screams.

"AAH! Why are there creepers?!" he yells.

"Oops." I say, running the /butcher command. "My bad."

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By the end of the Battle Dome, our team won. Now it was the free for all. 

"One, two, three, GO!" Jerome yells, charging at Adam. Adam screams, running away. I watch the two fight, waiting for my chance. With a valiant cry, Jerome finally kills Adam. 

"Welp, I'm out." Adam says. Jerome turns his character, just in time for me to jump out and begin attacking him.

"Oh- what the butts Mitch?!" Jerome yells, trying to run away. He gets stuck on a block, and I finish off the kill.

"MITCH! You scumbag!" he yells. I laugh, but I'm cut short by someone hitting my character from behind. I start running and F5 to see Ashley behind me, giggling.

"Ashley!" I exclaim, juking her hits. I'd forgotten how good she was. But sh'ed forgotten I had a Sharpness I Flame I iron sword. I turn my character around and fight her, taking her completely by surprise. 

"What? A flame sword? I'm out!" Ashley says, trying to run away. I have half-health, but she doesn't know that. We run for a while, but then she turns and faces me. The battle comes pretty close, but I kill her with half a heart.

"Ha ha!" I yell in triumph.

"GG." Ashley laughs.

"...and it looks like Mitch is dominant over Ashley!" Jerome says, and I flush. "Anyway, thank you all for watching, if you enjoyed, make sure to leave a like and subscribe if you want to see more of Adam and Mashley!"

"And remember that Jerome is an idiot!" I add, and we end our recording. "You jag." I mutter to Jerome, and hang up on the Skype call.