AN: guys... so sorry I've been really inconsistent:(
please don't hate me..
hope you enjoy :)
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"More wine?" Vanessa raised the question to Ashley as she picked up both of their wine glasses as they're currently settled in by the kitchen island.
Ashley raised a brow. "Total no brainer." She giggled softly, sticking her leg underneath the other as she got more comfortable on the bar stool.
Vanessa smirked as she grabbed her go-to Merlot and poured herself and Ashley a somewhat moderate glass. "So," She started, as she sat herself down, looking over at Ashley. "Zac."
Ashley took a breath in playfully, she took her glass of wine in hand. "One sec." she flicked a finger up at her as she took a big sip. "Okay," She laughed as she set it back down on the counter.
Vanessa laughed along with her, "Oh fuck," She laughed again, taking a sip as well.
"What about him?" Ashley questioned.
Vanessa looked at her. "Well, I mean, I really thought you would be against me after what we did, or should I say, what I did." She said, taking another swig.
"The hug?" She snorted, tracing her finger around the rim of her glass.
Vanessa arched her brows at her, suddenly confused. "Uh, well a lot more than that happened that night."
"What are you talking about?" Ashley quickly stopped her movements, and stared at Vanessa a bit dumbfounded.
- There was a bit of silence between them. -
Vanessa's mouth dropped a bit, already assuming Ashley knew what transpired that night. "We slept together after Aaron's bday party."
"Uh, honey, you never told me that." Ashley was far from confused now. "And I don't think that happened, I know you guys had an intimate moment - and then I had to come pick you and Lauren up cause you guys got crazy wasted." She stated.
Vanessa set her glass down, needing to process for a moment. "What!?" She exclaimed loudly.
A smirk crawled on Ashley's face as she realized Vanessa had a belief she slept with her ex that night. Wanting to laugh, but intended to keep her composure for Vanessa's sake. "Oh my god, you thought you slept with Zac that night?"
"Yes!!" At this point Vanessa started reaching a high volume as she was beyond in disbelief. "Oh my fucking god. please tell me you're kidding..."
Ashley finally cracked a laugh. "I'm really not, I picked up both your drunk asses, Lauren wouldn't remember shit either." She giggled, finally taking another sip of her wine.
"But I.. Oh my god, I even told her too and she fucking believed it." Vanessa buried her face in one hand, shaking her head viciously - feeling foolish.
Ashley giggled in her glass, soon setting it down. "Yeah, but I'm not messing, some people from the party told me what happened, they didn't see you leave with Zac anywhere - you and Lauren just went back to the bar." She said.
"I .. I can't right now." She scoffed, not sure what to believe now. "Did I fucking dream that then?" "I swear to god it felt so real." She shook her head, downing the rest of her wine.
Ashley rubbed her arm. "I'm so sorry babe that you thought that."
"Austin, oh my god does Austin know the truth? He fucking left me over this!" Vanessa said with panic in her voice.
"I have no idea, I haven't spoken to him at all." She said.
"I need more wine.." She sighed, reaching for the Merlot again.
"-Wait, you and Zac haven't talked about this?" She questioned, entirely curious.
"Well," She started, as she poured another. "We kind of have, just not in detail. He kept saying a mistake - I just assumed it was sex."
Ashley nodded in acknowledgement, still shocked Vanessa was believing the latter this whole time.
Vanessa took a big breath in. "I need to talk to Zac."
Ashley giggled softly, finishing off her second glass. "Yes you do, babe."
"Fuck, too bad he's in Italy right now., I'd prefer to talk in person" She sighed, eyeing her IPhone on the counter.
"Mm, for his new Netflix show right?" Ashley asked, as she ran a few fingers through her hair.
Vanessa nodded, feeling like she's swimming in mixed emotions at the moment.
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The next morning - 5:07am Facetime Call:
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Z: Hey you, you're up super early. *smiles as he watches Vanessa sit herself down on her living room couch*
V: *smiles* I know right, got a lot to do today actually, need a huge head start. *she soon adjusted her phone on the coffee table in front of her"
Z: *chuckles* Nice, sorry I.. uh, propped my phone on the tripod in the car and now it's out of focus.. one sec. *waves hand over the front camera* Alright, that's better. *grins*
V: Well, I can still see your handsome face - so no worries. *smiles softly* How's Italy?
Z: Oh, it's so great - everyone's been so accommodating here with the filming. It's our last stop thankfully, can't wait to be back and see you. *smiles as he fixes the back of his collar*
V: Awe, well same here. *feels its not the time to bring up the current misconception at hand* You know what, I was gonna talk to you about something but you'll be back in LA soon so I'll wait till then. *bites the inside of her cheek*
Z: Alright, keep me in suspense, it's all good. *chuckles a bit*
V: *giggles* Seriously, don't worry about it, just be safe - and I'll see you soon okay?
Z: *grins* Alrighty, till then - over and out. *blows a quick kiss and waves goodbye*
