Want You Back

Chapter 9

Zoe didn't let Ashton distract her for a second. She knew exactly what she was doing. Ashton looked at Zoe, as if enchanted and took her face in both hands. He covered her little smile with his mouth. As if nothing had ever happened. Zoe was back in her happy place. With both arms around Ashton's neck and his lips on hers.

Ashton leaned down. "Come on, let's go to my place." he whispered in Zoe's ear. It was a bad idea, but no one was stopping her. Zoe nodded and Ashton took her hand. "Hey!" yelled Grace after her, and Zoe laughed. Some guilt came up. Actually, she can't leave Grace alone, but Luke is there. Zoe couldn't think of anything but Ashton now either. She needs him.

The two got into a cab. The mood was tense. Lust could be felt, lightly Ashton stroked her leg. She enjoyed his touch. And in no time they were there.

Zoe sat down on his bed. "I've been waiting for this all evening." she sighed. Zoe fiddled with the clasp of her dress, but Ashton walked up to her and pushed her hand away. He undid the dress with one hand and touched her face with the other. Ashton stroked her neck, fascinated by her delicate skin.

Sitting on the edge of the bed, he pulled Zoe between his knees. This way Ashton could look at her better.

Ashton removed Zoe's dress to reveal a white lace bra underneath. "I like that one." He ran his index finger under the top of the cup, enjoying the feel of the rough lace on one side of his finger and her soft skin on the other.

Zoe biased her lower lip and swayed slightly, as Ashton slid a hand up her thigh. "I need more." she said, tugging on his shirt. "More?" asked Ashton. "From you." That was enough and Ashton took off his clothes.

Kissing and sucking, Ashton made his way down her neck. He left a trail of kisses in his wake. "Are you ready, baby?" Zoe looked at him from under thick lashes and nodded. She stretched her arms above her head. Ashton pulled her hips up. There couldn't be anything between them. They both needed to feel the closeness and touch.

Ashton took a deep breath and took in her sweet scent from her. "Look at me." he gasped. He thrust into Zoe all the way. "Are you okay?" he asked. "More than okay." moaned Zoe. Cautiously, Ashton began to move. His thrusts became more violent. Zoe buried her fingernails in Ashton's back.

They both stared at each other, wrapped in pleasure and connection. Like a wave, the climax rolled over Zoe's body and buried his a second later. In a way, sex had brought them closer.

"Wow." said Ashton as he dropped into bed next to Zoe. "What a night." Zoe smiled and snuggled up to Ashton.

It rang shot through Zoe's ears. "Ashton, the door!" she said, turning to her other side. No response. Who's ringing the doorbell at this hour? Until Zoe actually looked at the clock. It was 1:00 pm. She sat up and took another look at Ashton, who didn't move a muscle. Quickly Zoe got up and grabbed the closest shirt she could find, which happened to be Ashton's. She put it on and went to the door.

Still half asleep and with tousled hair, Zoe opened the door. Her eyes had just adjusted to the light when she realized who was standing in front of her. "Hi, I'm Lily." It was the girl from the photos. The photos Grace had sent her. The pretty dark haired girl.

"Hey." replied Zoe. She was confused. It didn't make any sense. "Ashton and I were supposed to going out for launch." she said. She was even prettier in person. "Ehh... ehm... yeah. I'll let him know." stuttered Zoe and went back to the bedroom.

She shook her head. She did not understand the situation. It overwhelmed her. Zoe took some sweatpants from Ashton and stuffed her dress into her bag. In his clothes, Zoe stood there. In his bedroom and didn't know what to do. Taking one deep breath, Zoe shook Ashton awake. "Lily's here." she said with a nasty undertone. Ashton opened his eyes and looked at her. All things in her bag, Zoe walked out of the room. "Zoe, wait!" yelled Ashton after her. But Zoe walked on straight to the door. "Have fun." she said as she walked past Lily.

Zoe became quite nauseous. She could not handle the situation. So many different feelings at once. Wearing Ashton's sweatpants, she walked through the long streets. Thousands of thoughts flew through her head.

Zoe swayed to herself. Was it pain? Or was it anger she felt?

She was muttering to herself about how much of an asshole Ashton is and what he did wrong, when a familiar face met her path.

"Hey Zoe. What are you doing here?" asked Maya. "Hi... ehm. I'm on my way home. How about you?" smirked Zoe to herself. "I'm on my way to pick up Cal. Are you okay, dear?" Of course, Maya noticed right away that Zoe had fallen out of all composure. "Do I look that bad? I'm coming from Ashton." sighed Zoe. She was so uncomfortable seeing someone at such a low point. "You look so wonderful, as always. But what happened with Ashton? Everything alright?" asked Maya caringly, putting her hand on Zoe's shoulder. Zoe took a deep breath.

"Hello..." came a voice from the background. Zoe turned around and saw Calum walking towards them. "Trouble in paradise?" he asked wryly. Zoe rolled her eyes. What could she possibly say? "I... ehm... " she tried to form the words into a sentence in her head, but nothing happened.

"Stop it, you don't need to do that." Maya said to Calum. Her look was serious. Calum couldn't help but smiling. "Enough!" Maya voice grew louder. "Yeah... I'd better go. Bye." stuttered Zoe and continued walking. What was that?

What does Calum know that Zoe doesn't?