The Dilemma (An Ashton Irwin Love Story)

Prologue

            “Hahaha, Ashton stop it.” I giggled as he was running after me with a water balloon in hand.

“Come here Bel, I just wanna give you a big hug.” He laughed before pelting the balloon at my lower back and making me fall to the ground causing him to trip over me and fall to the ground as well. His face was inches away from mine and all I could think about what capturing his lips in mine. Sure, we were best friends and all but I could not help but begin to fall in love with him and according to his bandmates he was falling for me as well but I do not know if I agree with them.

Once we removed ourselves from the ground we decided it was time to go inside, dry off, and spend the rest of our day watching movies. We sat on the couch with popcorn and various types of candy scattered around us. Before I could press play on the remote, Ashton took my hands in his and turned us to face each other.

“So, Bel, I have to tell you something. I’m leaving.” Ashton sighed. ‘What does he mean leaving? Like leaving my house?’ I thought to myself.

“Like leaving, my house?” I laughed with confusion.

“No, the band and I got a gig with One Direction and we took it. We leave tomorrow.” Ashton let out.

“WHAT? You’re leaving tomorrow and you are just now telling me this? What the fuck Ashton?” I screamed as I ripped my hands from his and sprang up from the couch.

“I know I should have told you before now but I didn’t know how.” He said trying to stay calm.

“You know what Ashton, I fucking love you, I have been in love with you since the day we met but I am so mad. I actually hate you right now. Get out of my house, I never want to see you again. I cannot believe you.” I yelled as the tears began to flow out of my eyes.

“But, I love you too,” he said softly, “I just didn’t want to break your heart that’s why I didn’t tell you, I was scared.”

“No, I’m done. Get out of my house and never come back.” I yelled as a shoved him out of the door throwing his shoes at him before closing in and falling to the floor sobbing. That’s when my brother, Alex, came in.

“What’s wrong?” He asked slouching down next to me before pulling me into his chest.

“Ashton is an asshole. He’s leaving tomorrow and didn’t tell me about it until just now. I feel like me heart has broken into a million pieces. I hate him Alex, I hate him.” I sobbed into his chest as I felt him rub my back.

“I know, boys are stupid Bel. I’m so sorry that you had to go through that. If he ever comes back I am going to kick his ass.” Alex replied and I wondered if he was serious or joking about kicking his ass if he came back. I just hope he doesn’t come back because I don’t want to hurt this bad ever again.