i see Dylan (my ex) and Kamri holding hands and i watch as they share a kiss. "what the hell?" this caused everyone to look at me. they follow my gaze and Breckin and Molly's eyes get wide. "oh no." breckin shakes her head. "absolutely not." "who are they?" right, i forgot Bailee doesn't know the whole story. "he's my ex and... well she was one of my bestfriends until..." breckin cuts me off. "until she turn on her and started hanging with him." "i'm assuming your breakup was messy?" "yea, something like that. i promise i'll tell you the story later, it's just a lot." "i understand. do you want to leave and go to a different store or.." "no, it's fine i'm not going to let them stop us from having a good time. let's just ignore them, i'll go look around." i walk over by the women's tops and Breckin follows me. Bailee and Molly look around in different sections. "so much for forgiving her." "yea, i know." i sigh. this whole thing frustrates me because she knows how much he hurt me. i told her everything, i cried on her shoulder and she fucked me over. funny to think i actually wanted to forgive her and try to talk things out, to hell with that idea. "i just miss her ya know, i miss the three of us." "it's okay ash, she doesn't deserve us if she's really willing to do that to you." "you're right, but it still doesn't help me forget all the amazing times we've had together." i shrug my shoulders. "it's going to be okay, look you've made so many new friends like you and Jack have gotten really close along with the other guys. you have Zach, molly, drew, me of course, and it looked like you and bailee were getting along really well." "yea. i guess." she grabs my hand. "come on, the others can catch up with us let's get out of here and get you a dress for tomorrow." she pulls out her phone and texts Molly telling her the plan. Molly nods at us indicating she saw the message. Breckin takes me to a store that looks super nice, honestly i don't even know how to say the name it's like french or something. anyway, we walk around looking at the dresses and tops and stuff. when breckin grabs a dress and holds it up to me. "this one is perfect, go try it on." i walk to the dressing room and put it on. i look in the mirror and smile.
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i snap a picture and send it to Zach.
Zachary 💛: hey babe how is the shopping going? Ashley 🥰: really great!! what are your thoughts on this dress for tomorrow? *sends picture* Zachary 💛: holy shit ashley that's beautiful!! 😍 Ashley 🥰: aww thanks Zach!! be home soon <3
i set out of the dressing room and Breckin smiles. "you look so good Ash, that's perfect." "okay now you, what dress has caught your eye so far?" she runs into the dressing room and steps out doing a little twirl showing her dress off.
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"that looks amazing Breck. you're gorgeous." she smiles. "you're the best." we bring our dresses up to the cash register to pay and i pull my card out but Breckin stops me. "you've been through a lot recently i got this." "oh, you don't have to..." she cuts me off. "yes i do." she swipes her card and pays for our dresses. "now let's get food. the others will meet us in the food court." i nod and we walk out of the store. we order our food and take a seat when something catches my eye. it's kamri and dylan walking towards us. dylan's eyes are fixed on my mine. i pull out my phone and call Zach. Breckin turns and sees them. "hell no." she looks really mad. phone call: Zach: "hey babe" Ash: "hey Zach, um.. dylan and kamri are here." Zach: "you're kidding." Ash: "we keep running into them and..." i trail off as kamri sits down next to Breckin and dylan sits right next to me. uncomfortably close. chills run down my back. Zach: "babe? what's going on?" Ash: "um, i'll call you back in a minute." Zach: "you sure?" Ash: "yea." Zach: "okay, let me know if you need anything. i love you." Ash: "love you too Z." i hang up and turn to face Dylan. he scoots closer. "what the hell are you doing? get away from me you creep." he smirks. "oh ashley. you know i can treat you way better than Zach." i roll my eyes. "you've had your chance with me and you almost got me fucking killed because you're an irresponsible jackass." "oh come on baby." at this moment i would've counted on Breckin to help me out a little bit but she was too caught up in a heated argument with Kamri to notice what was going on. "don't fucking call me that." he lifts his hand and puts it on my waist i squirm trying to get away but he tightens his grip on me. he leans in and kisses me i pull away and slap him in the face. "what the hell dylan?" this catches everyone's attention. "you're sick." i run out of the mall. i run all the way to my car. tears stream down my face. i facetime Zach. he picks up and i notice he was driving. "omg ashley, are crying?" i sniffle and wipe my face. "maybe a little, where are you?" "i'm driving to the mall because after you told me that dickhead was there i had to come and make sure nothing happened." "how far are you?" "i'm pulling in." "okay, thank you." i hang up and rest my head against the window and cry. i hear footsteps and look up to see Breckin, Molly, and Bailee running towards my car. i open the door and they all hug me. "omg are you okay?" molly wipes my tears. "not really honestly." we are interrupted when Zach parks next to us and runs up to me. i look at the girls and they nod. "go with him, ash." bailee smiles. i give breckin my keys and climb into Zach's car. "tell me everything." i take a deep breath and explain to him everything that just happened. "and then he.. he kissed me." Zach's eyes go wide. "you're shitting me?" i start to tear up again. "after he kissed me i pulled away and slapped him then ran out to call you. i'm so sorry Zach." i was now bawling. why am i so fucking emotional? he runs a hand through his hair. "it's not your fault." he hugs and tight and kisses my forehead. "do you want ice cream?" "that sounds perfect right now." he drives to the same ice cream parlor we met at. i sit down while he goes up to order our ice cream. i put my head in my hands and let out a long sigh. "hey babe." i look up and Dylan is sitting in front of me. "are you stalking me?" i stand up and start to walk towards Zach when he grabs my hand and pulls me close to him. i try as hard as i can to break loose but he's holding me tight. he's stronger than me he forces his lips into mine. "what the hell." it was Zach's voice i try to turn my head but he doesn't let me he tries to force another kiss onto me and i start to panic. i kick his as hard as i possibly can in the balls. he falls to the ground. "stay away from me." Zach runs up and hugs me. we go back into his car and drive away leaving Dylan on the ground.
——————————————————————————— does dylan keep following ashley? will things get worse? how does Zach handle all of this? find out in the next chapter!
