Only Time Will Tell...

Movie Day!

1 week later

“Now that you’re back, we can have a horror movie marathon!” Liam said to Ashton the morning she got back from the hospital.

“What to watch first?” Niall asked, plopping down on the couch next to Leah.

“I’ll get popcorn!” Harry yelled.

“Horror movies all day!” Zayn said happily.

Addy and Leah both stared at Ashton, knowing the truth.

“Well, you see, I’ve never actually seen a…horror movie…” Ashton said awkwardly.

All the boys gasped.

“You’ve never seen a horror movie?” Niall asked, shocked.

“Nope, haven’t been allowed. My parents said I couldn’t handle it…” Ashton said.

“You couldn’t handle it! Not the Ashton I remember!” Zayn said.

“You CAN handle it…and you will!” Liam said, setting Ashton down on the cushion next to him, “And I’ll be here with you this entire time. I’m not leavin!” he added.

The doorbell rang. It was Louis and Perrie.

After letting them in, Louis made a huge announcement.

“We’re getting married!” he yelled so everyone would hear.

“Yep, I’m so excited!” Perrie said happily.

“Already two engagements!” Harry said.

“Do you wanna stay for our horror movie marathon?” Ashton offered.

“But you don’t—“Perrie cut off before seeing Ashton’s face that read Stay here or I won’t make it through this marathon.

“We’d love to!” Louis said, and the scary movies began.

First, they watched the Classic Carrie.

Ashton barely made it through, holding on to Liam’s arm the entire time.

After the movie, Liam asked, “Ashton, do you think you can make it?”

Ashton thought for a minute. “That-was-AWESOME!!!” she yelled.

“Ok, moving on…” Niall said, “What’s next?”

Leah looked at Ashton and smirked. “How bout Shark Night?” she giggled.

Ashton jumped in her seat. “You know I’m terrified of sharks!” she said.

“I’m still here, and I’m not leavin!” Liam said, holding Ashton tightly.

Ashton thought to herself, ‘You can do this!’

“I’m ready!” she said, taking a deep breath.

After a few more movies, it was finally dark. Ashton was in tears, but she was staying strong.

“Can we watch the new Nightmare on Elm Street?” Ashton asked.

“Yea, that works…” Niall said, putting in the DVD.

About 30 minutes into the movie, the lights in the house started flickering on and off.

Ashton squeezed Liam’s arm so tight, he lost feeling in it.

“Ashton, calm down!” he screamed.

“But…I- I- I- the lights-they-are flickering-like-like in the movie!” Ashton yelled, terrified.

Perrie, Addison, and Leah were freaking out too, but not as bad.

Soon, the lights stopped flickering, but were off completely. It was pitch black, other the glare of the TV.

“Liam, I’m-s-s-scared…” Ashton whispered.

A dark figure walked in the room.

It crept up behind Ashton and slowly brushed its hand against her shoulder.

It said, “I’m Andy!”

Ashton jumped and slapped him in the face.

She finally realized it was Andy and apologized. Niall turned the lights back on.

“I was just playing a prank!” Andy said.

“Well I didn’t find it funny!” Ashton said, and slapped him again.

“I’m sorry!” Andy said.

For the rest of the night, Ashton couldn’t sleep, but she knew she had Liam to comfort.