"I'm not dealing with your shit!" Ashley jumped dropping her fork. Her father got up from the dinner table and slammed his plate down into the sink. The plate shattered as it hit the base. Ashley looked down at her meatloaf. Her mom cleared her throat and touched her hand. All Ashley wanted to do was go to the party tonight, get faded, and maybe even fuck. Anything to keep her mind off of the turmoil at home. Tonight her mom thought that it would be a great idea to tell her father what her side nigga name was. McKay. Ashley wasn't sure where she had heard that name from but it wasn't a pressing issue at the moment.
"I'm going to get dressed for the party," Ashley said scooting out of her chair.
"I'm leaving!" Her mom hollered and stormed towards the door. Her dad followed behind her. Ashley jogged down to the basement where she had her costume laid out and ready for her. This year she wanted to dress as Aaliyah. She had her baggy blue cargo pants, long sleeve crop top, and a bandana. She let her hair down and fall to her shoulders. Part of her didn't want to go to the party but the way things were looking at him she didn't want to stay. Last time she talked to Rue and Jules was a little after the carnival. Since then, she's sort of been avoiding them and school all together. Ashley slipped on her costume and took a few selfies.
Ruebeau: Meet at Lexi's.
Lance: you know the drill. Three calls and that's all.
Ashley looked at the text from Rue and sighed, but giggled slightly at Lance. Now they want to meet. Ashley thought in reference to Rue and Jules. Ashley rolled her eyes and started up the steps. It was quiet in the kitchen.
"Dad?" Ashley called out. The table was cleared off and not a broken plate in sight. The bitter and foul smell of a cigarette burned her nose.
"You look like a whore," Ashley jumped and looked over towards the living room. Her mom sat with her legs crossed and a cigarette tucked between her manicured fingers.
"Jee thanks mom," Ashley roller her eyes. She started for the door when her mom got up.
"Where are you going?" Her mom slurred. Fuck she's drunk. Her mom didn't drink because of her previous alcoholism but this might be an all time low.
"To a party," Ashley mumbled under her breath. Her mother strolled over and grabbed Ashley's arm.
"Get the fuck off my daughter," Ashley's father yelled stomping down the steps. He grabbed her mothers arm and yanked her away.
"Thanks dad," Ashley said looking down at her shoes. They were black slides with the strap backs.
"You're going to let our daughter go out dressed as a whore!" Her mom yelled.
"You wear business casual to work and yet here we are..." her dad seethed, "A cheating ass wife."
Her father looked over at her and smiled.
"Have fun baby and be safe," he said with a sheepish smile. Ashley nodded her head and quickly strode out of the house.
***
"You've got to be kidding me," Ashley heard Rue mutter under her breath. Ashley stifled a laugh as they stood in front of Lexi's door. Standing in the doorway proudly was Lexi dressed as Bob Ross.
"Oh Lexi you look... sexy," Ashley said. She couldn't catch it before rolled off her lips. Kat burst out into laughter.
"What? I'm Bob Ross," Lexi said innocently. The group of girls started their trek to the party.
The party wasn't what Ashley would have imagined. Rue was off chasing a drunk Jules. Lexi went on to be a recluse and Kat went to fuck a dude. Ashley sighed and looked at her empty red cup. She thought about texting Lance but he would be out making a run. She tossed the cup aside into the bushes.
"I'm 'bout to just hide out upstairs," Ashley admitted to herself and walked inside. Her heels clicked along the concrete.
"Where you goin girl?" Ashley turned and looked at Fez with narrowed eyes.
"Nothin stranger," Ashley looked around and walked closer, "You got anything?"
Fez raised an eyebrow and then made an "o" with his mouth.
"Nah B, not for you," He said seriously. Ashley rolled her eyes and turned. Her arm was grabbed gently.
"What Fez?" She spat.
"So, Rue says...you back with the clown?" Fez said with a slight frown.
"Good bye—," Ashley yanked herself away only to be pulled back.
"He's no good for you Ash. I don't need you calling me crying again," Fez admitted. He let her arm go and then wrapped himself around her.
"I want you to be safe...that's all," Fez said resting his head on her shoulder. Ashley embraced Fez's warmth and touch.
"I hear you," Ashley said pulling away. Fez sat back down and picked up a drink. Ashley wanted to stay a little longer and talk to Fez but she was tired and ready to go home.
Cassie: Come to a frat party tonight I'm bored af.
Just when she thought her night was getting worse there was a turn for the better...or worse.
***
Ashley ran through the dorms furious. She pushed through gawking college boys. As she hit the corner she heard loud laughing and several feet pounding down a hallway.
"McGay!" One of them howled. Ashley kept having Cassie's last message stuck in her head.
Cassie: they like barged in and pulled him off of me... idk idk he's in the bathroom now.
It wasn't any of Ashley's business. She only met Cassie's boyfriend once but her blood boiled for him. Cassie sent the message a while ago and by the time Ashley dotted the dorm room Cassie was headed out.
"I think Chris should be able to drop us off home," was all she said. Cassie was puffy eyed with a quivering lip. McKay shuffled around the room and Ashley could hear him sliding on his pants.
***
"Yo Chris, I know what the fuck happened. Now, your bimbo ass bitch might not know what to say but I do. I know what they did to you and you know what they did to you," Ashley said as gently as she could. Chris looked up at her with narrowed eyes. For one she lied about where she lived and stayed with him until he got to his house. The simple "I live next door to you? Wow!" Worked like a charm. Cassie had been long gone and now Ashley could speak. McKay cut the engine.
"You don't know shit Ashley," he snapped before jumping out. Chris went through his front door and before he could slam the door shut Ashley squeezed through.
"I'm only trying to help--" Ashley was cut off by a loud moan and clapping coming from the living room. Both her and Chris looked at each other with worried expressions. The two of them crept around the corner and Ashley's mouth dropped. Her mom was on all fours, on the couch, straddled by Chris' father.
"mm deeper baby deeper," her mother moaned. Ashley, repulsed, let her dinner decorate the carpet. The two parents untangled from each other quickly. Ashley hurled some more leaning on the banister for support.
"I've seen just about everything now," she laughed in shock.
"What in the fuck are you doing here Ashley? Get the fuck out! Go home!" Her mother shouted. Ashley felt her face warm with anger. Then she did a quick analysis.
1. She was here with Chris McKay
2. The guy her mom fucking looks like Chris
3. Her mom mentioned the man, she was sleeping with,earlier at home
4. The man's name was McKay
"Bitch, I should tell you the same fucking thing!" Ashley barked. Ashley's mom quickly pulled her dress up to clothe her and marched over. The two of them were eye to eye and Ashley didn't back down. Ashley's phone ring in her hand. Lance. She ignored it.
"Yo Ash, that's your moms," Chris mumbled grabbing Ashley's shoulders. Ashley shrugged him off of her and sized her mom up.
"You look like you want to fight," her mom said getting so close her forehead rammed into Ashley's. Ashley shoved her mother, hard, sending her tumbling back. Ashley's face was burning and her heart thumped rapidly in her chest. Adrenaline shot through her body as now—there was no going back.
"Bitch I raised you," her mother came gliding over and swinging. Ashley tried to back up but Chris was in the way. Her mother grabbed a fist full of Ashley's hair. With a scalp burning tug her mother pulled her to the ground.
"Fuck you think you are to judge me bitch?" Her mother screamed as her fists landed on the side of Ashley's temple. Ashley kicked her mother in the stomach. Getting to her feet Ashley hooked her arms around her mothers legs, raised up, and slammed her onto the floor.
"ASHLEY! YO! YOU TRIPPIN'!" Chris yelled trying to get in between the two. His father quickly grabbed him up.
"Nah, we don't get in these fights man," Chris' father said holding his son back. Ashley wanted to stop fighting with her mom. Each time her fist came down on her mother's face she cringed. Her mom flipped her over, straddled her, and wrapped her hands around Ashley's neck. Ashley gagged as her wind pipes began to close. On the floor, by Ashley's head, her phone rang. Lance's face appeared on the screen. Ashley reached for it, her finger tips barely scrapping the phone. Lance called again. Ashley looked at Chris for help, but he was struggling to break free from his father. The front door swung open and Ashley's mom was ripped away. Ashley took in a deep raspy breath and coughed. Lance held Ashley's mom in a headlock.
"Babe, stop!" Ashley whimpered. Lance stopped and strode over to her.
"Don't you go home or I'm going to kill you bitch!" Her mom screamed. Lance stood over Ashley protectively as Ashley used him to pull herself up. The only thing that raced through her mind was that she was grateful for the three ring rule Lance and her just put in place.
If you don't answer the third time I'm knocking the doors down.
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Euphoric
Fanfiction[THIS STORY IS BEING EDITED AND REWRITTEN] High school is a game of risk. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. Ashley Day knows her struck of bad luck won't last long but it seems to be plaguing her more and more everyday.
