Just A Crush

chapter 8: Prince Tall Dark and Annoying

Roses are red violets are blue I have one heart and it beats for you

I woke up to the rays of the sun falling on me. Crystal must have opened it. I yawned as I got off my bed.
I picked my phone to check the time what the time is then I remembered Crystal insisted we switched off our phones late the night before. For some weird reason.

" morning Avery " Crystal greeted stepping out of my bathroom with a towel wrapped around her chest and another on her head.

" morning "

My phone finally finished booting and it was
07:38 am
I let out a small scream as I struggled to get off my bed and ungracefully landed on my butt while Crystal was laughing like it was the most hilarious thing ever.

I managed to take a ten minute shower. And rushed over my breakfast which consisted of cereal and an apple and still Crystal hadn't finished getting ready.

" hurry up " I whined

" what's your problem, I'm not driving you "
" you'll be late "

" okay I'm done "

" finally " my dad and I said in unison.
" by princesses be safe, don't do drugs and anything Crystal tells you " dad said then he kissed my forehead as I laughed.

" the feeling is mutual Brad " Crystal stuck out her tongue.

Dad just chuckled and left for work.
" now where on earth is prince tall, dark and annoying "

" who "
" Ashton "
And as if in cue, a knock sounded on the door. It was Ashton.

" hey "

" hi "

" let's go " he smiled. That smile could make any girl swoon.

" oh sure pretend I don't exist "
Crystal said as she glared at Ashton.
He just rolled his eyes in response.

We all walked out and I heard Crystal gasp.
" he has a Bugatti.. I'm so getting that for my birthday!!" she said. With the way she was looking at Ashton's car, you'd think her eyes would pop out.

Ashton looked at her with an arrogant smirk. I couldn't help but smile at the both of them.

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We arrived school quite late. Mr. Anderson let us off with a warning because according to him, I'm a punctual student and Ashton is new. Thank goodness.

I sat on a table with James as he told me how awesome LA is. He returned only yesterday from his visit to his father in Los Angeles.

I guess that's the only thing i have in common with James we are both living with a single parent. His parents divorced when he was about a year old. He would occasionally visit his father. If he wished his parents were together, he never showed it. He seemed to be okay with it.

" did you miss me " he raised an eyebrow.
" of course I did Jimmy " I smiled

" I thought we agreed you are not to call me that. Ever again. "

" why? . it's cute "

" I don't think so.  "

I chuckled in reply as he shoved a French fry in his mouth.

" didn't your mother teach you to not eat until everyone is present at the table? " Crystal smirked as she sat down.

" I'm glad you missed me " James replied
" I barely noticed you were gone "

"of course you didn't "

They began to talk and I zoned out, I couldn't find Ashton. The Last time I saw him, he was going to get his food it has been ten minutes already and he is not here.

" who are you looking for? " James asked
" Ashton "

" who's Ashton " he asked

" I'll be right back " I got up, heading towards the line at the cafeteria.

He wasn't there. I was getting worried.

" -YOU ARE NOT MY BROTHER "
I heard yelling. The hallway was practically empty so it had to come from a classroom.

Three classrooms later, I walked into Ashton and Jace giving each other heated glares. It looked like they actually want to kill each other.

" er... Ashton? " I awkwardly said
Which I soon regretted because immediately, both their attention shifted to me . Ashton gave Jace one last glare before shoving him hard , grabbing my hand and taking me out.

We walked to the gym and as usual, it was messy, sports equipment littered the large room.

Ashton looked very upset. He sat down on one of the benches .
He looked very different maybe it is because I'm seeing him angry for the first time.

It was scary. He intimidated me a little before but now it was very much.

I picked up one of the tennis balls on the floor. An idea came to my mind. Swallowing my fear, I put it into motion.

Aiming the ball at Ashton who sat about twelve feet away from me, I threw it at him making sure it wouldn't hurt him. It landed on his head. I gave him an innocent look as soon as he looked at me. Then he looked away again.

Picking up another ball, I threw it again. This time, it landed on his cheek.
"stop it Avery " he said and I almost felt bad that he called me by my name. Almost

" OK " I sighed picking three more balls and throwing them at him. Two of them hitting his chest and the third one missing him.

" I said stop it "

But I didn't. I threw four more balls at him.

" I'm not in the mood "
Another ball to his face

" you asked for this " he bent down picking up three balls and throwing them at me.

" I give up, stop " I said as I horribly dodged the balls flying my way.
" you started this Chip "
He smiled mischievously as he continued while I squealed every time a ball hit me. Which was most of the time.

" what is going on here? "

Thanks for reading.

I decided to post questions to get to know you more

What is your favorite sport?

I'm not really into sports but if I had to choose it would be soccer.