Good Girls (Ashton Irwin)

Chapter 5

Ally's pov-

The phone rang and I heard Ashton shuffling around over the other end.

Hello?
Hi Ashton
Whats up? have you been crying.
Are you busy?
What, now?
Yes, could you come over please, I can't- I erm.
Bad dream?
Yeah sort of, I'm home alone, I didn't know who else to ring.
It's fine text me your address.
Okay
Alright goodbye
Oh and Ashton
Yes?
Thank you
It's fine, love.

I text Ashton my address and then went downstairs to unlock the door, I felt ashamed for giving in and calling Ashton but I would do anything to not be alone tonight, I was both angry and annoyed at my mum for leaving me alone after she knew what happened and how it scared me to death but I suppose we've all got to face our fears one day. it's ironic really, I like being alone at school but at home I can't stand it. What's wrong with me?
My thoughts were interrupted by a knock at the door and I started to become nervous, maybe calling Ashton wasn't a good idea, I hardly knew him. I pushed these thoughts to the back of my mind and walked into the hall, opening the door. just as I'd presumed Ashton was standing there, he looked exausted.
"Hey" he smiled, tiredly.
"I'm sorry, did I wake you?" I bit my lip and moved out the way, he smiled and stepped inside.
"No you didnt" he spoke slow as he looked around making me nervous.
"So what was this nightmare about then?" Ashton asked smiling, should I tell him? he might think it's stupid and laugh at me, childish I know but boys in my year are hardly mature.
"Just stuff" I shrugged, he must've guessed I was uncomfortable because he quickly changed the topic.
"So what do you want to do?" he asked and I yawned.
"I dunno, tv?"
"Okay" he shrugged and went to walk into the living room.
"I meant upstairs" I stopped him and his eyes widened. "Not like that, if my mum comes back I can hide you easier if your in my bedroom" I laughed and he sighed. "Got to admit that was a great attempt to get me in bed" he winked and I rolled my eyes, walking upstairs to my room, Ashton trailing behind me.
"Welcome to my room" I twirled around in a 'tada' motion and he laughed slumping down onto my bed.
"I'm exhausted" he sighed and I felt guilty for dragging him over here so suddenly. "What were you doing before you came here then?" I asked curiosity getting the better of me. His eyes darted around looking uncomfortable and I started to regret asking. "I was with a friend" he frowned. I knew exactly what that meant, this was Ashton we were on about here, he was obviously with a girl but didn't have the balls to tell me. "oh" I shuffled my feet and switched the TV on, throwing Ashton the remote.
"Thanks" he mumbled and scrolled through the channels, tired and worn out I lay down next to Ashton, except I was under the blankets, he wasnt.
"Where's your mum?" Ashton asked randomly and I sighed.
"'Out' with friends, I think she's meet up with a bloke. it hit her hard since dad left" I blurted out and covered my mouth, shouldn't of said that, it made my mum sound like some slut which she wasn't.
"I get it, it's okay. you don't have to watch what you say in front of me" he assured me and I smiled, grateful for his comfort. I tried (and failed) to keep my eyes open but exhaustion took over me. I found myself shuffling closer to Ashton and soon enough his arm was wrapped around me as I put my head in the crook of his neck, it felt nice to have someone there to fall to sleep next to and for once I felt safe. I'd never had that father figure to look up to, that normally leads girls off the rails but for me it only made me feel insecure and not trust boys. that's why it surprised me so much when I cuddled up to Ashton because it was so out of character but I didn't care because it felt nice.
I felt Ashton move underneath me and it took me a minute to realise he was getting under the sheets with me, he pulled it over my shoulders assuring I was warm and then grabbing my waist, pulling me closer to him. I couldn't help but realise my heart beat increase and I started to become nervous. I'd never been this close to a boy before, not in bed. That sounded so bad. I heard Ashton mumble a goodnight but i didn't respond, I was too tired. I closed my eyes and drifted off into a deep and comfortable sleep.
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"Ally!" Ashton shook me and my eyes slowly opened, the light making them sensitive as Ashton's figure became clear. "I'm tired leave me" I mumbled and his eyes widened. "As cute as you look, your mums back!" he shouted/whispered and I shot up, now hearing my mums footsteps slowly walking up the stairs. I grabbed Ashton's hand and opened the wardrobe.
"You want me to climb in there!" He shook his head but I pushed him in. "shut up and stay quiet!" I warned him and he sighed getting in the wardrobe as I closed it quietly and jumped back into bed, my heart thumping against my chest violently as my mum entered the room. I screwed my eyes shut as my throat became dry and her footstep came closer to me.
"Darling, wake up" she shook me slightly and I opened my eyes slowly to see her crouching beside me. "what?" I mumbled trying to hide my nervousness. "there's someone downstairs i want you to meet" she smiled, looking nervous herself and I sat up. Curious to who it was. "Can you give me a minute to get changed and touch up my make up then?" I yawned and she nodded, leaving the room. As she left Ashton opened the wardrobe and stumbled out.
"Shit" I groaned as he came closer. "what are we going to do?" I panicked and he placed his hand and mine. "Stop panicking, it'll be okay. just go downstairs, act normal, I'll hide in the wardrobe until you come back"
I sighed and nodded as he smiled, happily, how can he be so calm when he could risk getting caught by my mum! "Turn around whilst I change" I demanded and he rolled his eyes, he turned as I pulled my converse hoodie over my head and put on some leggings instead of pyjamas, I brushed my teeth and hair and then walked over to Ashton who was sitting on the bed.
"Okay, stay quiet" I kissed Ashton's cheek and left the room. why did I do that?
As I walked down the stairs I became nervous to who I'd find, I could hear my mum talking but couldn't make out who it was.
I opened the living room door and stepped in to see a tall man with dark features, his green eyes matched his tanned skin as he looked at me, a nervous smile on his face. "Hi you must be ally, I'm rob" he stuck his hand out and i shook it, confused. "hi rob?" I frowned and he chuckled quietly. "you must be wondering who I am" he smirked and I turned to my mum, wondering why she wasn't speaking. "yes, who are you?" I didn't intend for it to come out as rude as it did but I didn't trust him. He was odd. "I'm your mums boyfriend" he smiled and my eyes widened.
"It's only been 4 months!!" I shouted and he took a step back, he didn't look shocked, my mum must've warned him. "ally calm down, I know it hasn't been a long time but I love rob" she smiled but I wasn't buying it, you can't love someone after just loosing a husband it was wrong. "YOU CANT LOVE HIM! YOU LOVE DAD!!" I screamed, tears were now falling down my cheeks as a indescribable anger flared inside of me. "not anymore, you have to move on." my mum stepped forward, she was getting angry now as well, I could tell. "What did you expect me to be happy for you two?! I can't fucking believe this!" I cursed and her eyes widened at my choose of words but right now I could care less, I wanted to hurt her as much as possible. just as this hurt me.
"LANGUAGE!" She raised her voice. "YOUVE JUST BROUGHT YOUR BOYFRIEND HOME AND YOUR WORRIED ABOUT MY CHOICE OF WORDS!" I shouted, I couldn't stand this, I hated this rob guy already.
"I hate you both! Date him, go ahead but you can't replace dad ever!" I balled my fists, unprepared for her next sentence.
"It wouldn't be hard, he obviously didn't love you enough to stick around." she spat and I stumbled back, more tears streaming down my face. It felt like I had been punched in the stomach a hundred times.
"I didn't-"
"You know what? fuck you." I growled and 'rob' stepped forward. "don't speak to your mother like that" he ordered and I lost it. "She isn't my mother anymore and as for you, tell me what to do again and I'll make sure you don't walk out this door with less then a few broken bones got it?" I smirked and walked out, slamming the door at full force behind me. I was full on sobbing by time I had got to my bedroom door, I heard footsteps and Ashton opened it before I could, pulling me into his warm embrace.
"I hate her so much" I sobbed into his chest. "Its okay, I'm sure she didn't mean what she said" he assured me and I gulpled, he had heard everything. "wanna take the day off school?" he asked wiping the tears from my cheeks with his thumb. "okay" I agreed, I had no reason not too, I had been in everyday so far. it's not like I was missing out. "one thing... how are we going to get out?" Ashton asked and I thought about it, my mum had gone behind my back why should I hide ashton, her opinion was irrelevant now. "the front door" I smiled and wiped my teary eyes, he laughed. "your really angry aren't you?" he shook his head, a smiled still plastered on his face. "yup" I popped the 'p' and went in the bathroom to put some make up on and straighten my hair.
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