A New Chapter

Chapter 7

"So next week I want you all to be practicing outside of school, and for proof I would like to see pictures of the finished product and at least one of you must be in the picture. See you all tomorrow." Ms Miller instructs us with that haunting smile still tattooed onto her lips.

The final bell of the day rings, getting sighs of relief from many students, including me.

"Hey Ash?" Ethan stands in front of me one hand clutching his backpack.

"Hey Ethan."

"I was wondering if you're going to Sebby's party tomorrow night?" He asks with a small smile.

"Oh I hadn't heard about it, I'm not even sure I'm invited." I let out an awkward laugh.

"I'm sure he just forgot to ask you, but you can be my plus one if you want." He actually looks kinda nervous. It's not like he's asking me out or anything.

"Ehm I'll think about it, I'll have to see if Ms McCall can mind Amelia since my mom works Friday's and I just-" I get cut off mid sentence by Sophie.

"I'll take care of Amelia, you go out and have some fun! When's the last time you even had fun? Plus me and my little pumpkin are in need of a girly night." She says as she puts a tanned arm around my shoulders giving me a bright smile.

"So that settles it then, I'll pick you up at 8." Ethan gives us a dazzling smile before leaving the classroom.

I immediately turn to Sophie; "What the hell Soph! I don't want to go." I whisper shout at her. She knows my pure hatred of parties or any social gathering for that matter.

"Look Ash, you need to go out and have fun! Get dressed up, drink some beer, live a normal teenage life just for one night!"

Honestly she kind of has a point. I don't usually get to go and do teenager things since Amelia's around. How bad could it be?

I grumble a 'fine' before stalking out of the class with Sophie hot on my tail telling me we're going shopping for the 'perfect' outfit. Yay.

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"Jesus Christ Sophie where's the rest of that dress?" I'm currently staring at a beige coloured dress. I wouldn't even call it a dress more like a crop top. There's no way in hell I'm wearing that.

"Oh come on Ashley you're no fun! What about this one?" She holds up a simple black skater dress, and honestly I've been here for two hours so it looks pretty damn perfect to me.

"Yes finally, let me try it on!" I rush to the changing rooms to try on the dress.

It fits perfectly, ending a bit above the knee, with chunky straps and a small sweetheart neckline; It's perfect.

"Well come on, show me!" Sophie squeals from the other side of the curtain.

I open the silk black curtain to be met by Sophie's excited expression; "Holy shit Ash! You look fantastic! A total MILF." She winks at me seductively making me burst into laughter.

"You're crazy Soph." I breathe in between laughs.

"But honestly Ash it's doing wonders for your ass." She exclaims with a serious expression while she shamelessly checks out my butt.

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"You excited for tonight Merritt?" Ethan asks as he walks me to my English literature class. A true gentleman. Note my sarcasm.

"Yeah I guess." I mumble; staring down at my worn out runners.

"Wow don't sound too enthusiastic you might crack a smile." He answers sarcastically making me snort in a very attractive manner.