𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 // 𝐩𝐦

-chapter 14-

AVA'S POV

Weve been stuck in this elevator for probably an hour now. We've heard shouting coming from different levels of the buildings, but the elevator still hasn't moved. And I really can't take being in here anymore. I've learned a lot about this girl from beging in here. Like how annoying she is. And wanting. And loud. And obnoxious. And how she acts all scared just so one of he boys will hold her or talk to her. If you can't tell I have been rolling my eyes this whole time. My anxiety has come back once or twice, but Everytime it has Payton or Jackson will be there to settle me down and give me the biggest hug ever.
I'm currently sitting in the corner on my phone while the boys are talking to eachother about trying to get out of this stupid elevator. The girl is sitting a little bit away from me. Of course it's not that far away cause well ya know.. were stuck in a VERY small elevator. As I looked up from my phone I made eye contact with the girl. I still didn't know much about her, except for the couple things I mentioned earlier. Yes she was an attention seeker and really annoying, but she was actually really pretty. She has beautiful blonde hair, that reaches just past her shoulders, and her eyes are a pretty ocean blue. She has a few freckles around her nose. As I continued to examine her she was glaring at me. Her lips formed into a small smirk and she stepped over and plopped down next to me. She stuck out her hand for me to shake, still slightly smirking
"Hi!" She smiled big as she grabbed my hand, shaking it vigorously. Which let me tell you, Actually really hurt.
"Um... Hi?" I answered unsure of what to say. She smiled even wider, probably hiding the udder disgust. I could tell she hated me, just from looking at her, and let me tell you. I wasn't to fond of her myself. She could be nice, but I don't really want to find out. Right now, I just wanna get out of this stupid elevator.
"SOOO... Are you dating any of those boys?" She asks quietly, pointing at the boys. I really wanted to say yes. I wanted to tell her that Payton and I were in a healthy relationship and loved eachother very much. Which is true. For me at least. I do love Payton so much. He means the world to me, and nothing could ever change that.
"Um.. n-no" I stuttered out. She giggled and clapped her hands together at my response.
"Oh goodie!" She smiled bigger, causing me to almost throw up in my mouth.
"You know that boy over there is REALLY cute! Payton, I think it was." She just shurugged and looked at payton for which felt like forever.
"Ohh.. um.. a.. ya I g-guess." I said stumbling with my words.
No no no no no!
Not Payton!
Why couldnt she like chase or Jackson. Why Payton? Why did she have to like the boy I like! I mean.. AGH forget it! Yes I like Payton, yes i know he only likes me as a best friend. My world seemed to crumble as she sat staring at him. I sighed loudly, causing her to look over at me. Smirking widly. Which let me tell you, scared me.
"Oh I'm s-sorry, do you l-like h-him??" She teased. I looked at her. Tears pricking my eyes. Why was she being so rude?
"Well sorry to burst your bubble, but Payton could never love someone like you! So ugly and pathetic. He would want someone like.. me." She whispered in my ear so one else could here. I shook my head, and pushed her away. She stumbled back a little and chuckled before standing up and walking over to the boys. I shook my head again, and curled up into a ball.
Don't cry.
Don't cry.
Don't cry.
I tried telling myself this but it didn't work. Tears fell from my eyes and landed on my knees, huddled Against my chest. I knew I wasnt overreacting this time. What she said hit me hard. Why? Because it's true! I am ugly and pathetic. Payton would never want someone like me. He could never see me more than just his ugly and pathetic friend. Cause thats all I am. Just a pathetic and broken girl.
I shook my head again as my breathing increased slightly. Thoughts errupted in my brain.
She's right.
Pathetic.
Ugly.
Broken.
I shook my head again. No! Your beautiful! Talented! Amazing! Remeber how I said I never let those negative emotions or words get past me? Ya I may have told a small lie. Truth is, I do. I'm an emotional, and secretive girl. I have a panic attrack almost every week. I just need someone to hold me, tell me everything is all right and i am perfect the way I am.
I looked up and met the one and only eyes of Payton Moormeier. He smiled at me, but it quickly dissapeared when he saw my face. Which was probably red and covered in tears. He turned to his friends, saying something, before quickly turning way. He practically ran over to me and sat by me. Once he did, he pulled me into a massive hug. My breathing slowed down as I hugged him back. I needed this. Payton always knew how to fix me.
"You alright sweetheart?" He asked, slightly pulling away but still holding me close to him. I shook my head.
"N-no.." he rubbed my back soothingly, and pulled me closer to his warm embrace.
"What Happened?" He asked. I looked up at him, tear slipping from my eye.
"She happened." I said gestureing towards the girl, who was now flirting with Jackson. Man she moves on fast.
"What did she say? I swear im gonna kill her, she's so annoying. Listen whatever she said is not true!" Payton said kissing my forehead and looking into my eyes, with a serious face.
"S-she said you would n-never want someone like me. That I'm just p-pathetic and u-ugly." I spoke softly, my voice cracking throughout. Payton shook his head and pulled me onto his lap, making me look into his eyes. He smiled at me.
"Listen to me Ava. You are the most prettiest and gorgeous girl I have ever met. You make my day 10x better. I love talking to you, and I absolutely love your sense of humor. The way you laugh and the way you do everything makes me so happy. You are absolutely perfect and don't let anyone say otherwise. What she said is not true. It's all false. Your not pathetic and you are sure as hell not ugly! And the other thing, me not wanting you? That's for sure not true! I definitely want you, God Ava I need you. You are just absolutely perfect." Payton said, few tears slipping from his face. I hadn't realized I was crying again until I grabbed Payton's colar and brought him in for a kiss. It was sweet and passionate. He deepened it and pulled me closer to him, our bodies touching. My hands played with his hair, as he snaked his around my waist. The kissed lasted for a couple minutes before we both pulled away out of breathe, putting our foreheads against eachother.
"Screw it." Payton said, kissing me again once more before pulling away and looking directly into my eyes.
"I love you Ava, never ever forget that!" Payton said hugging me tightly.
"I love you too Payton!" I said into his chest, but I could tell he heard me when he kissed the top of my head and and pulled me closer to him. I never wanted this moment to end. There I was again. In Payton's arms. Nothing else seemed to matter as I hugged him tighter. One thing lingering through my mind.

Payton loves me.

Word count: 1377
extra long chapter cause I love u guys! And also because I couldnt stop writing!

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