Toxic Devotion

Chapter 36: lies and games

Ashley's p.o.v

I thought that everything was back to normal between Dylan and I after we made peace, but apparently I was wrong. I felt like he was constantly ignoring me, and I didn't know what to do to fix this.

'I give up trying to figure out what to do next' I said taking a sip of my drink.

'I can't understand guys' Sarah muttered.

'Its in men's nature to hurt women' I quoted as Sarah facepalmed.

'I don't know what to do anymore' Sarah complained.

'Tyler?' I asked.

'Yeah I feel like choking him' Sarah rolled her eyes.

'What did he do?' I questioned.

'Nothing.. I'm just on a bad day' she said burying her face in her hands.

'Wow wait, Dylan's birthday is tomorrow, I need to plan something I forgot!' I gasped.

'Don't worry Nicole will help us' she reassured me.

'Yeah you're right I'll call her' I said grabbing my phone.

Dylan's p.o.v

I was so tired of everything, I seriously needed a break from life but apparently that doesn't seem to happen. When I used to smoke I used to believe it would make me feel better, and when I stopped smoking for ashley I realized that it was the same thing and that I was delusional for believing it would help. Tomorrow is my birthday and I'm so not in the mood for everyone. At least it was a Friday so I get to rest during the weekend cause school is being a pain in the ass, and I have a good feeling, I'm failing my finals. Which means I probably won't graduate.

The next day...

Ashley's p.o.v

Nicole, Sarah and I had the most amazing idea. We'll throw him a surprise party on Nicole's boat.

'Okay so I'll take care of the drinks, Sarah the food, and ashley you can decorate the boat' Nicole said.

'Deal' Sarah and I both said in union.

Max was helping me to decorate the boat, we even got balloons with Dylan's picture on it. I knew he was gonna hate this idea but it's about time he gets out of his comfort zone.

'Why don't we print his face on the cake too?' Max joked.

'Of course not' I laughed.

'So everything's cool between you and him?' He asked.

'Not really..well I thought we were good but we barely talk. Like really small talks' I sighed.

'Did you try telling him about your feelings?' He questioned.

'Yeah, on multiple occasions but I don't know what I did wrong' I said.

'You didn't do anything wrong it was Dylan's mistake, he shouldn't have killed April' max muttered.

'He wanted revenge and he got it' I shook my head. 'But you know, whether Dylan and I are on the same page or not, we're still gonna see each other since he practically lives at my place now' I told him.

'You really don't get it do you? Dylan is rich. He's loaded with money you have no idea. Everything his dad owned, the money his mom left him. He's really rich ashley..he could go to a hotel or buy a place, but he's doing it on purpose to stay for you' max explained.

'Are you sure about that?' I asked.

'Of course I'm sure, I've been living with him my entire life. And him wanting to work at the restaurant with you and tyler? It's only because he wanted to be around you even more' max shook his head.

'You think Dylan really likes me..still?' I asked max.

'Im sure of it' he shrugged as I smiled.

'C'mon lets get our work done here' he smiled.

***

I went back home to get Dylan, everything was ready and all the guests were waiting for him on Nicole's boat. We invited many people from school, and of course the gang.

I walked in to see Dylan playing wwe 2k17 on the ps.

'Hey there' I said as I sat next to him. He didn't answer as his eyes remained on the game.

'How about we go walk on the beach?' I asked.

'Sorry I'm not in the mood' he rasped.

'Fine how about we make a deal?' I asked him.

'What?' He rolled his eyes.

'If I beat you, you'll go to the beach with me and if well, you beat me, I'll do whatever you want' I said.

'Whatever I want?' He smirked.

'Yeah' I smirked back.

'Okay' he agreed.

'I call dibs on dean ambrose' I said grabbing the controller.

'I choose the rock' he answered.

'Lets go!' I yelled as Dylan let down a low chuckle.

Nicole's p.o.v

'What's taking them so long?' I asked Val.

'You know Dylan, she's probably taking an hour to convince him. He's always so stubborn to do anything' Val shook his head.

'Yeah I guess so' I answered.

'You know, I forgot to tell you that you look too damn good in that black dress' Val smiled.

'Valentino carter are you flirting with me?' I raised my eyebrow.

'I guess I am' he winked at me.

'Well find some better pick up lines' I smirked.

'Ooh feisty' he replied.

'You have no idea' I winked back at him.

'Thats cute coco' he teased.

'Would you want me calling you tino!' I raised my eyebrows at him.

'Hell no' his eyes widened.

'Thats what I thought' I said.

Ashley's p.o.v

'You lost twice ashley' Dylan smirked.

'You cheated!' I pouted.

'No I didn't' he answered.

'Yeah your overall is higher than mine' I complained.

'It ain't my problem' he shrugged. 'Now you're gonna give me what I want' he smirked.

'What do you want?' I snapped. He smirked again pointing at his...well manhood.

'Oh hell no' I said.

'Really? You're gonna beg for it carter' he sounded confident.

'I don't think so' I retorted.

'How about now?' He said taking his shirt off. This caught me a bit off guard.

'Oh yeah? Two can play at that game!' I nodded before taking my shirt off.

Suddenly the door barged open as we saw Nicole and Valentino. My eyes widened as I instantly put my shirt back on turning around.

'Im gonna try to calm down' Val said going outside.

'You two are coming with us right now' Nicole ordered before she facepalmed.