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How Could You? (Ashley Purdy)

Requested by @Purdyrebel2004. I hope you enjoy it!

Being with Ashley is amazing. He's unbelievably sweet, always knows how to brighten your mood or make you laugh, but most importantly, he never makes you question his love for you. He knows you're insecure about his previous womanizing ways, so he does everything he can to prove to you that it's all behind him, that you're the only one he wants. He's taken you on tour with him many times, always video calls or phones you every night if you can't go on tour, staying on the phone with you until you fall asleep.

So when the two of you went out for some drinks with the rest of the guys, he made sure his attention was only on you and his band mates. At first the numerous women trying to flirt with Ashley and the others didn't bother you, but as you continued to drink, the alcohol and your insecurities started playing tricks on you. Your mind convincing you Ashley was back to his old ways.

Eventually it became too much for you, and you excuse yourself from the group, telling them you need some fresh air. Walking out of the bar, you let the cool air of the night wash over you as you lean against the wall and close your eyes, trying to calm yourself. 

"What's a beautiful girl like you doing out here all alone?" A guy asks, pulling you from your thoughts. In front of you, you notice a cute guy with a flirtatious smirk on his face.

Still intoxicated and upset with Ashley, you decide to have some fun and flirt back with the guy. Unbeknownst to you, Ashley had gotten worried and decided to check on you. Anger bubbling inside him as he steps outside, the sight of you laughing and flirting with another guy infuriating him. Usually he would be very calm, but the alcohol he'd been drinking didn't allow that.

"Y/N!" He yells at you, marching in your direction. "What the fuck is going on here?" He questions, his face already red with anger. The guy you'd been flirting with, seeing how angry your boyfriend is, walks away.

Rolling your eyes, you cross your arms over your chest and huff. "Just what you've been doing all night. Flirting and having some fun."

"You've got to be kidding right now!" Ashley laughs dryly. "I haven't been flirting with anyone, and you know it!"

Irritation fills you up as you take a step towards him. "Bullshit. There's been girls all over you tonight. I saw the way you were looking at them, and the way you did nothing to stop them!" You yell at him, your hands gesturing angrily as tears freely fall from your eyes.

"I didn't do or say anything to them because I know how insecure you get about other women! But I guess I can't do anything right!" Ashley exclaims, rubbing a hand over his face as he sits down on a nearby bench, his shoulders slumping forward as his head falls into his hands.

Seeing him look so defeated makes your heart ache. Regret washes over you as you cautiously make your way over to him, realising he was right. He hadn't flirted with anyone, you were just being insecure. You couldn't believe how stupid you had been. Ashley has been nothing but loving towards you. Tears start brimming in your eyes again as you realise how bad you've messed up.

"Ashley?" You whisper, sitting down next to him.

However, he doesn't answer you. He keeps his head in his hands. still obviously upset with you.

Sighing, you look down at your feet, fiddling with your hands as you try to think of something to say. "I'm so sorry. You're right, I am insecure, but that's no excuse for flirting with someone else. I should've talked to you about it instead of doing what I did." You cry. "Please forgive me baby. I love you so much." Is all you can say before sobs take control of your body.

Looking up, Ashley can see how upset you are, and the sincerity of your words prove you truly are sorry. "Come here." He whispers as he pulls you into his arms. "Of course I forgive you. Just promise me you'll talk to me whenever you feel insecure?" He questions as he gently lifts your chin so you're looking at him.

"I promise." You nod while Ashley wipes away your tears, a small smile forming on your face.

Ashley smiles back before leaning in, placing a loving kiss on your lips. "Good. Now let's head back inside, the boys are probably wondering where we are." He laughs, kissing your forehead before taking your hand in his and leading you back into the bar.