What do you mean you doubt it? He's ruthless Ashley. He has got shit you have never seen. Fuck it V. Ashley sighed at switched the TV on while grabbing her hot chocolate and sat down, drinking the beverage slowly. The report showed the fight scene between the symbiotes from the air and a plea at the bottom, 'CAN THE OWNER OF THE BLACK SYMBIOTE PLEASE COME FORWARD'. Tilting her head, Ashley picked up her phone and called Alissa.
"Hey, A-star~, what's up?" Alissa was cheerful, she had seen the news and shared it with the rest of the girls. Ashley laughed at the nickname and continued.
"Just want to know if it'll be a good idea to come forward. I mean, I don't want them to take Venom away, I just want to be sure, y' know what I mean?" Nice to know you care about me. Alissa hummed in agreement and replied.
"Well, I get it, but it's good that people know that you and the big guy are safe. Like, what if people assume you're dangerous because Ken is?" Ashley sighed while she put her breakfast away, she hadn't thought about that. For all she knew, people thought she was also some dangerous murderer. We aren't Ash. I know, but still.
"Hope they won't, thanks for the advice, Alissa." Ashley hung up and checked the reporter for the story that was circling every news network. Hmm, Eddie Brock. Seems like a loser. Rude! You don't know that about him, anyway, I'm going to call him. What?! Ashley dialled the reporter's phone number and waited for a response, which didn't take long at all.
"Yes? Eddie Brock speaking." Come on, he sounds so bored.
"Hello, my name is Ashley Barren, and I'd like to come forward as the owner of the black symbiote, known as Venom." She waited for his response, which first came out as an excited 'what?' before he composed himself.
"I, I would love to meet you, and your symbiote! I have so many questions for you!" Ashley chuckled and arranged to meet the reporter in a cafe close to her apartment. Saying goodbye and saving Eddie's number, Ashley turned the dishwasher on and changed into more comfortable clothing. He's too enthusiastic. Stop being so defensive- are you jealous?! Absolutely not! Venom huffed and his host burst out laughing, holding her sides.
"You ARE jealous, aren't you?!" Silence came from the symbiote and Ashley kept laughing until her ribs started to ache. She stopped and took several deep breaths, her face red from laughing as hard as she did. Deserve it. Oh come on V, lighten up! It was cute! Grabbing her jacket, Ashley stepped out into the sunset and ran her hand through her hair, giggling inwardly when Venom grumbled about meeting Eddie Brock. He's not bad. Whatever...
Eddie had arrived five minutes early, 'just in case' he told himself as he ordered two hot chocolates for himself and his interviewee. Just on time, Ashley walked through the doors and looked around. Thankfully, Eddie had done his research, finding her work and recognised her immediately
"Ashley," he waved his hand and said person smiled and sat down, " Nice to finally meet you, how are you? Sorry if the hot chocolate was too much." Told you Ash, too casual. He should act and dress more formally. He isn't courting you. Fair point, just, give the poor guy a chance, damn. Still jealous? No... Ashley shook her head and smiled, putting her satchel to the side and took a sip out of her mug.
"It's fine, thank you. Venom quite likes chocolate actually. He won't admit it right now." Shut up...
