|Misunderstood| Ashton Irwin

Chapter eleven

Bella Waters pov

I walk into the half full classroom and take a seat at the front of the room, my usual place. Nobody bothers to look up when I walk in, they just ignore me, nothing new there. I grab my text book from my bag and place it on my table then look up at the clock.

9:05

Great so my English teacher is late, as per usual.

I start to count the number of rude words scribbled on my desk for what feels like the one thousandth time since I've been here, when someone shouts my name, well my last name.

"Oi waters"

For gods sake.

"What now Blake?" I sigh and turn around in my chair to look up at the tall blonde in front of me.

"Look Waters, what I said a minute ago about Ashton, I'm not joking-"

"Stop calling me that" I snap at him.

"What?"

"Stop calling me Waters! You know what my real name is so call me it" I say and he rolls his eyes at me.

"Why, I've called you waters for years and-"

"My mum gave me the name Bella for a reason, so I would like to be called by my real name please" I say and he laughs.

"Well she obviously didn't, I bet she just chose a random name, she doesn't care about you, I mean where is she right now? Oh yeah, you don't know do you"

I clench my fists together and stand from my chair, standing face to face to him.

"Do not talk about my mum like that or I swear to god I will slap you" I threaten through gritted teeth.

"Okay I was only saying" he holds up his hands and takes a step away from me, "anyways, yeah about this Ashton situation, I really mean it Wate- Bella, don't get too close to him okay?"

I seriously don't get him. Why is he worrying about me with Ashton now when he has made it quite clear over the last few years he doesn't give a shit about me.

"Why do you suddenly care all of a sudden! You've never cared before so why now!"

"I've never had to care before, no one ever talks to you apart from me"

As much as that hurts for him to say no one ever talks to me I let out a laugh, "talk to you? More like you beat me up nearly every week, you humiliate me, tease me and spread rumours about me so no I don't think I do talk to you"

"Okay well what are we doing now then because last time I checked, this is called talking" he points between us both with a sarcastic expression on his greasy face.

"I still don't understand how any of this has anything to do with you!" I quickly say.

He rolls his eyes at me "for gods sake Bella, why are you so annoying"

"Why are you so nosey" I fire back.

"I'm not I just" he sighs again, "just forget it, you're so difficult to talk to"

This time I roll my eyes at him and take a seat again.

This is strange. Too strange. He's strange. Too strange.

***

As soon as the bell goes, signalling the end of the lesson, I don't hesitate to pack my things and dash out the classroom before Blake catches up with me.

As I only had one class today I walk down to the car park and get into my car. I check my phone and a hint of disappointment runs through me when there is no texts or calls from Ashton.

I drop my phone onto the seat next to me then start my car. The radio comes on and Shake It Off by Taylor Swift comes on. I roll my eyes and quickly turn it off again. I have nothing against her i jut find her extremely annoying.

As I pull out onto the road I start to think about Ashton. I want to see him but he's at work.

Maybe I could go grab a coffee? I might accidentally on purposely bump into him.

I think I have enough money.

Instead of going straight on I take a left and drive into the town and park outside Starbucks.

As I walk into the small shop the little bell on the door rings and a few people turn to look at me. I smile awkwardly then walk towards the counter.

"Hello what can I g-Waters?" The guy behind the counter says.

"It's Bella" I sigh and he stares at me, "um can I get a black coffee please" I look at his name tag, "Calum?"

So this is the guy that Ashton has to pretend to be friends with.

"Um no"

"Why not. Ashton said I could come in here anytime and-"

"Your here to see him aren't you?" He sighs and rolls his eyes at the same time.

"What?"

"Don't play stupid, I know you and Ashton have been hanging out"

What the hell? How does everyone know.

"Um okay but I just want a coffee please" I say.

"I don't want to serve you" he rudely replies.

"What's your problem?" I yell at him.

"I don't like you, okay?"

Great.

Just another to add to the list of people hating me.

"Well that doesn't mean you cant serve me a coffee"

"It will be a waste of water, coffee beans and my time" he shrugs then turns his back to me to do whatever he was doing before.

Wow.

"Well maybe Ashton will make me a coffee then" I say and he turns around agin.

"Your still here?" He raises an eyebrow and I nod, "god your annoying! Now I realise why your dad killed himself and your mum left you" he says and I gasp a little taking a step away from him.

He may not like me but this is just too far.

"How dare you say that!" I shout at him and he rolls his eyes again.

"Just leave"

"No wonder Ashton doesn't like you" I say a little too loud and he glares at me.

"I'm surprised he managed to hang out with you longer than five minutes to be honest"

My eyes start to water as I turn around and head for the door.

This is why I don't talk to people. This is why I don't want friends.

The little bell rings again as I leave and I walk to my car. I open the door and sit in the drivers seat. For a second I sit in silence thinking about what he said.

God your so annoying! Now I realise why your dad killed himself and your mum left you!

I hit the steering wheel and let out a scream before resting my head in my hands and crying.

I miss them so much.

I decided the best thing to do was to just try and forget about them but its so hard. Especially when people like Calum and Blake are around to make me feel so small all the time and bring up my past.

A small tap on my window pulls me from my thoughts. I wipe my eyes and look up to see the familiar face I've been hoping to see all day.

Ashton.

I smile and open my car door.

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A/n:

Hey guys, sorry it's been so long, I've been busy with school and homework and all that.

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