Loving Ashton

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"Since Valentine's day is around the corner I'm sure you guys want to learn about cupid." My teacher beamed, I leaned back in my chair and listened as she ranted about the mythical God. "It is said that he was the God of Love affection and sexual desires. He's usually presented to us as a child with wings and a bow in diapers but he was said to be stronger than that." She continues then flicks to the next slide.

"He's said to have two types of arrows, A sharp gold arrow the whole typical fall in love effect, and then there's a blunt silver one, Makes you feel aversion, Makes you want to run away. In one of the legendary myths, The God Apollo made fun of him and his arrows. Mr. Cupid didn't take that lightly and shot him with one of his sharp arrows, He then shot Daphne with a blunt arrow. Apollo was chasing her around while she kept running away from him." My teacher snickered, My lip twitched as I thought about it. Then I rose my hands "Yes Summer?" She asked. And immediately everyone's eyes were on me.

I shrunk back in my seat a little "Do you actually believe in this kind of stuff Mrs. Walker?" I asked and she laughed "Well of course not." She said and I sighed a bit relieved that she wasn't nutty in the head. I nod and she continued with the talk, covering legends and the background story to Cupid. I scanned the class and was surprised to see that nearly everyone was actually interested in what she was talking about. I mean I don't blame them, Mythology is a very interesting topic but sheesh, Only one person wasn't paying attention.

Ashton Stone, The supposed bad boy of the school. I mean with the title he carries I shouldn't be surprised either. I was probably staring a little too long because when he looked up our eyes locked. He gave me a lazy smirk before grabbing his bag and walking out of the class. "Okay class, I'll see you tomorrow and anyone who can tell me who Cupid fell in love with gets extra credit!" She says with a huge smile on her face. I walked out of the classroom to find my best friend Regina standing near the door with the biggest smile on her face. I smiled back uneasily, "Why are you smiling?" I asked, "Valentines' Party, We're going." She says, Literally leaving no room to argue. But I argued anyway, "Why do I have to go?" I asked as we walked towards her car.

"We're seniors now. We skipped out on literally every party since freshman year, This is the type of party where you find your other half. I mean just look at Aaron and Rachel." She said pointing at the two people heavily making out in the courtyard. I rolled my eyes and gagged, "That is simply disgusting." I said. She laughed and started her car. "When I take you home be ready by six." She says. I opened my mouth to speak but she interrupted me "That's final." She said, "Okay Mom." I mumbled sarcastically. She smiled, pleased with my answer and pulled out of the school's parking lot once my seatbelt was on.

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I stared at myself in the mirror as I completed my outfit. I looked over at my bed and sighed "Sorry babes." I whispered to my bed "I'll be back later don't worry." I said as if the bed could actually hear me. I heard a loud honk downstairs which made me jump. I grabbed my phone and ran out of my room, "Be safe! No alcohol! Protection only!" My mom called out behind me, Loud enough for the neighbors to know about my plans for tonight even though getting laid wasn't even on my agenda.  I got to the car and Gina gave me a taunting look "Yea sums, Protection." She said winking. "I'm not losing my virginity to a scum bag at a party hun." I told her and she laughed "I know, I wouldn't allow it." She said reversing out of the driveway.

"You have your eyes on anyone?" She asked randomly, "Uhm no. Whose party is this anyway?" I asked "Christian Baker." She replied, "Ashton's best friend Christian Baker?" I asked "Yes. That Christian." She nods slowly as if incapable of comprehending that. "I heard their parties end up being a little too crazy and not in a good way. Somebody said a drug lord confronted Ashton and it turned into a huge brawl." I told her, She shrugged "I heard they throw wicked parties. Who's going to pass up an opportunity for a good time?" She asked rhetorically. "I mean I would. My bed and Hulu is literally all I need. And I'd be safe in the comfort of my own room." I told her with the biggest smile on my face, She chuckled lightly as she pulled over. We were parked in front of a huge house, the lawn scattered with wasted teens. I looked back at her, "I see a litter of cats in your future love. Live a little." She said killing the engine.

I sighed and pulled my hair back into a semi-tight pony, "Just for tonight." I said getting out of the car "Well, Progress." She smiled. I followed her into the house, Stepping over the pasted out teens on the lot. Once we were inside I kind of froze. The house was jammed packed, The smell of alcohol punched my nostrils and so did the musk from the dancing crowd. Suddenly, Gina grabbed my hand and we were in the crowd. I looked around uncomfortably, This isn't my type of scene. AT ALL. We finally made it to what I can only assume was the kitchen, not like the refrigerator gave it away.

She grabbed a red solo cup and chugged whatever was in it down. "Drink up." She smiles handing me a solo cup, I shook my head, "Party mom." I told her, "Oh please. My sister is coming to pick us up later. Live a little." She says placing the red cup down. Someone tapped on her shoulder and asked her to dance. "Think about it." She shouted over the music then disappeared into the crowd.

I grabbed the solo cup and swirled the red substance around, "Enjoying the party?" A voice asked from behind me. I turned around a bit and saw the host of the party staring at me with a crooked smile, "Uhm, yeah." I breathe. He raised his brow, "You have a weird way of showing it." He says and I look down at the cup, "Well this isn't my uh ... scene." I replied with a small shrug. He pats my shoulder "Take a sip. Live a little." He says literally telling me what Gina just told me moments ago. As I raised the cup to my lips he started yelling at some random dude about playing with his mothers' vase.

I chugged the drink down and gagged, This shit is awful. I thought but downed a second drink. Time to live a little, Summer. I put my cup down and made my way towards the pool. It wasn't as crowded as inside which made me relax, It was still a little weird though because everyone out here was making out. I kicked off my shoes and dipped my foot into the pool then stared off into the distance.

Not even moments later someone, some guy sat down next to me. "Hey, beautiful." He whispered "Hi." I said without looking at him, He brushed my hair from face "You know, you shouldn't be out here alone." He says. I looked at him and shrugged, "I'd rather be alone thank you very much." I told him. He leaned closer, "You don't have to be alone. We can have some fun." He whispered and I scooted away from him. "No thanks. I'm fine alone." I said firmly, He chuckled before grabbing my arm "C'mon, Its val night. A dude needs to get laid." He said, his grip on my arm getting tighter.

"Let me go." I said, "Why should I? It would be fun. For the both of us." He said as he stood up. I snatched my arm away from him with force and he stumbled back in shock. "Playing hard to get huh? I love a challenge." He says before slapping me. I grabbed my cheek and stared in shock. "Leave." Another voice says coldly. I felt my eyes sting as I stared at the guy in front of me.

I just got slapped because I rejected him. "I said leave." The voice said once again. The dude that slapped me eyes widen and he ran off without looking back. Without thinking I hopped into the water, Attempting to hide from whoever my knight in shining armor was. And honestly, for a second I thought it worked, That was before I was snatched out of the water and thrown over his shoulder. "Hey put me down!" I shouted as we walked back into the crowded house. While all of this happened nobody said anything, They just minded their business as if this was some regular shit.

We walked up a few stairs and we finally came to a stop. We were in a dark room and he threw me. My back met a soft mattress and immediately my mind went to the complete worst. "Please don't rape me."