i sit down next to Breckin and let out a long sigh.
"listen, breck i'm sorry for flipping out on you when you were just trying to look out for me." she shakes her head.
"you're not the one who should be apologizing, i should trust you. you're right you really aren't the same person you were 6 months ago." she looks down at the floor, "and honestly i haven't been a very good friend recently."
"hey, its okay."
"no it's not, i've seen how you look at Zach. i can tell he means a lot to you and i shouldn't let this ancient family feud mess up a chance for you to be genuinely happy." i lean over and give her a hug.
"how about we just forget about this, and get back to being best friends because i have SO much to tell you." she smiles.
"sounds good to me, but i have to go pick up some packages my mom ordered so go have fun with Zach and we can have a movie night tonight."
"that's perfect." i can't help but smile as i walk in my room to see Zach sitting on my bed.
"its good to see you smiling again." i walk over and snuggle up next to him, absorbing the warmth of his body.
"things are finally falling back into place, thank goodness." he kissed my forehead.
"you deserve to be happy, babe." i blush.
"so do you."
" i am, whenever i'm with you."
"oh, i almost forgot to tell you but Drew's graduation party is next Saturday and i was wondering if you would want to come. The boys are invited too!"
"of course, we'll all be there."
The next week goes by like a blur and next thing i know i'm searching through my closet for an outfit to wear to Drew's graduation party. i hold up two options towards Kamri and Breckin to choose from.
"hmm, i think i like the one of the left the most." says Kamri with a nod.
"yea, i totally agree. Zach won't know what hit him if you wear that." Breckin winks. i giggle.
"okay, i'll get changed."i walk out of the bathroom in my simple white dress and the girls make whistling noises.
"damn girl you are hot!!" we all giggle.
"now, i need to figure out what to do with my hair." i look in the mirror. i decide to just loosely curl my hair and up it in a half up, half down pony tail.after i finish getting ready the three of us girls head downstairs to see that guests have started arriving. we walk outside to my backyard where most everyone is gathered. i spot Drew and walk over towards him.
"hey, bro." i give him a punch on the arm.
"hey, Ash!" he looks at my outfit. "i'm assuming your boyfriend is coming." i laugh.
"okay, first off he's not my boyfriend." he rolls his eyes
"yet."
"ugh, whatever. i'm done with this conversation, have fun." i laugh and walk over towards Zach and the boys as they enter to backyard. Woah, Zach looks so hot. like i need an inhaler. i laugh at myself.
"woah, ashley, you look amazing!" i blush.
"and you look even better." i wink.
"i seriously don't think that is possible, you're beautiful." i give him a kiss on the check and turn towards the other guys.
"hey guys, thanks for coming!" they all turn to face me.
"Woah, Ashley you look really good." Zach punched Jack playfully on the arm.
"hey man, back off my girl." we all laugh. Breckin walks over to where i'm talking with the boys.
"hey, ash can i talk to you super quick i just have a question?"
"yea, of course." she pulls be over behind the photo booth. "what's up?"
"who is the one guy talking to Zach right now?" i look up to see Zach talking to Corbyn and Daniel.
"the blonde one?" she shakes her head.
"no, no the other one."
"oh, that's Daniel Seavey. Do you think he's hot or something?" i see her blush a little.
"um yeah, are you kidding me he is super hot!" i let out a loud laugh.
"go talk to him!" she blinks.
"heck no!"
"why not?"
"you know i'm not very good at talking to guys." she lets out a long sigh.
"just go say hi, trust me Daniel is super nice. You'll love him."
"what if i mess up?" i put my hand on her shoulder.
"what if i go with you, will that help?"
"yeah, that would help a lot." she smiles and looks back toward Daniel.
"good, let's go." i grab her arm and walk her over towards Zach, Daniel, and Corbyn. they all look up as we approach.
"hey guys, this is my bestfriend, breckin." she gives a small wave.
"hey." her and Daniel instantly make eye contact.
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woah Ohio weather is crazy, it was literally -15° like last week and now it's like 45°