𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 // 𝐩𝐦

-chapter 34-

AVA'S POV

I slowly shut the door and leaned against it before sliding down it and sitting on the floor. I put my head in my hands and cried. I let out everything. it was the middle of the night and I couldn't sleep.

After a while I had gotten out of Payton's grip and snuck into the bathroom.
I didn't want him to know.
I didn't want him to know I was crying over hate.
Hate from his fans.
It sucked. It really did. of course there's haters but I've never actually experienced hate this bad. Called so many bad names, said I wasn't good enough, some people are even saying that Aly would be better with Payton. Who is she?!

I cried harder as the thought of Payton leaving me for her popped into my mind. I let the tears fall faster as I curled into a ball and rocked back and forth. I tried to stop, knowing what could happen but my tears didn't stop and i knew what was happening. It wouldn't stop.

Panic Attack.

Last time I got one was when Payton had not answered me and left me on read. Of course that was a misunderstanding but this isn't. It's real.

I cried harder and let out a loud sob, trying to maybe wake someone up. I couldn't stop this and I desperately wanted to. My body heated up and sweat fell from my forehead. My sobs were interrupted by a voice.
"Ava?" The voice asked. It was Payton. I tried to stay quiet hoping he wouldn't know I was crying. He was the one person I didn't want to see me like this. A small sob escaped my lips and I knew that was enough.
The door slowly opened and Payton walked in. He looked around until his eyes landed on me. He immediately fell down beside me and pulled me into his arms.
"Shh.. shh.. it's ok I'm here, I'm here. I've got you Ava. Your alright." He said rubbing my back and kissing my head. I continued crying and wrapped my arms around him.
Payton began whispering sweet nothings into my ears. It was calming me down a lot and my sobs soon turned into quiet cries and sniffles.
It was over.
Thank God
"Ava?" Payton whispered into my ear. I sniffled and looked up at him.
"Im s-sorry." I cried out. My voice cracking. My throat hurt and I bet I looked terrible.
"Hey hey hey it's ok. Are u ok? What's wrong sweetheart?" He asked quietly using one of my old nicknames.
"P-please don't leave me.." I breathed out. Payton tensed before pulling me more into him so I was on his lap and laying my head on his chest.
"Never." He said, stroking my hair. I immediately calmed down and melted into his chest as I felt my eyes get heavy.
"Go to sleep Ava." He said, as he stood up, picking me up bridal style. I snuggled more into his chest and closed my eyes as I felt sleep take me over

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I groaned as I felt a sudden ache in my head. Stupid headaches. As I opened one eye, Everything that happened last night came flooding back into my mind. I looked over to see Payton's mouth slithly open and a little bit of drool coming out. He looked so cute. I brought my hand to his hair and ran my fingers through it.
"Morning love." He whispered opening his eyes. I smiled and giggled.
"What are you, British." I chuckled, placing a soft kiss on the tip of his nose. He smiled and shrugged as he pulled me more into him.
"I'm trying to be romantic ok." He said brushing his hands through my hair.
"Anyway, how are you doing?" He asked looking down at me. I sighed before giving him a weak smile.
"I'm alright, I guess." I said laying my head head on his chest.
"Are you gonna tell me what's wrong?" He asked, now stroking my cheek with his thumb. I nodded and sucked in a breath.
"I don't know if you saw the comments.. on your last post about us.." I paused taking in another breath.
"But there was quite a lot of hate about us being together and people saying I'm not good enough. Plus, people keep shipping you with this Aly girl an-" he cut me off by slowly connecting his lips with mine. I was surprised at first but soon melted into him as I let my fingers run through his hair as he cupped my cheek. He slowly leaned away and rested his forehead against mine.
"I'm so sorry baby, I had no idea. I promise it will get better. And as for that Aly girl, she's just and old friend. Haven't talked to her in a couple months." He said reassuring me everything was ok. I nodded and smiled.
"I love you Payton." I said lightly kissing his cheek.
"I love you too Ava." He said as we laid there cuddling for the rest of the day, just watching Netflix and eating, with occasional interuptions from Jackson.

Word count: 898
guys I'm so happy! I'm so ahead on my writing! Like I have a couple more chapters already written! Hehehe but u guys have to waitttt. Hope y'all enjoyed this chapter!

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