anorexia//an anthony reeves fanfic

Chapter Seven

I was on my routine five mile run when I got an incoming call from Anthony. I stopped, frustrated because I don't like taking breaks, and answered.

"Hey Babe, what's up?"

"Are you busy right now Ashley?" He sounded really happy, which put a smile on my face as usual.

"Just on a run, why?"

"Well, some of my friends flew in to surprise me and I wanted you to meet them!"

"Awe, that's so cool. I will be done is like 30 minutes, I just have 2.5 more miles then I will shower and get ready and we can meet up. At your house?"

"Yep! See ya then, bye baby."
I tried to focus on my run as much as possible, pushing through the pain that came with the homestretch. I finally made it home and hopped in the shower, cleaning myself up before seeing Anthony's friends for the first time.

I didn't want them to see how chubby I truly am, so I wore one of Anthony's sweatshirts and the only pair of leggings that fit me anymore. All of the rest are baggy.

Just as I was grabbing my keys off the counter to head to his house, I got an incoming call from 'baby<3'

"Hey Baby," I answered with a smile on my face.

"Hey Babe, how was your run?" He asked me.

"It was okay, how are your friends? I'm excited to meet them!" I exclaimed, attempting to change the topic.

"It's great to see them again, anyway, I was calling to ask if you wanted to go out to pizza with us once you get to my house?"

Fat ass, that's a terrible idea.

But I haven't eaten anything for awhile.

That's an accomplish your don't want to ruin.

"Sure Ant, I would love to. I will be there in 10."

I quickly glanced in the mirror before I left, frowning at the overweight girl I saw staring back at me. I decided it would be best to weigh myself to see if I have made any progress.

I walked up the stairs to get to the scale in my bedroom, and I felt myself get fatigued. Huh, that's odd. Maybe I am getting sick or something.

Are you kidding me?! It's clearly because you're obese. Lose some weight, pig, and then maybe you'd feel better.

This only motivated me more, so I stepped on to the scale, anxiety taking over me as I waited to see how much more weight I still have to lose.

125? Might as well be 225 at this point.

unsatisfied, I was determined to limit myself even more.  

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As I pulled into Anthony's driveway, I took a deep breath and told myself it would be okay, it will be okay, it is okay.

I opened the door to his house and saw four very familiar faces turn towards me.

I smiled happily at all of them and introduced myself as Anthony walked in.

(Ashley and the friends are in the living room, and Anthony just walked in from the kitchen)

"Hey y'all, I'm Ashley. It's nice to meet you." Before they could respond, Ant wrapped his arm around me and placed a soft kiss on my forehead, which made me smile and obviously made me feel better.

"Ashley, I would like to introduce you to Jaden, Bryce, Tayler, Josh and-"

I was confused when he was about to say a fifth name, because there are only four guys here, but then another very familiar person came out of the kitchen, and shock immediately spread across my entire face.

"GRIFFIN!" I yelled as I ran to Griffin and jumped into his arms.

"Oh my God.... Ashley!" He grabbed me by the waist as he enveloped me into a hug for what felt like forever, but still wasn't long enough.

We almost forgot there were other people in the room, but soon enough Anthony awkwardly coughed, assumingly to get our attention, and guilt immediately ran through me.

"Oh my gosh, Anthony. Uh, well. How do I say this...." My voice trailed off. "Griffin is kinda sorta my brother."

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