Ashley's POV:
We were talking to the police officer as the man who had hurt (Y/N) was being forced into the car. I remembered that she had been left in the bus all alone and decided to go check on her.
I opened the door to the bus and saw (Y/N) sitting unconscious against the couch, knife in hand. Her shirt was covered in blood and her cheeks were wet with tears.
"No no no no no!"
I felt my own eyes fill with tears as I grab a towel, wrapping it around her arm. I sit down next to her, pulling her into me as I yelled for the guys. Tears were streaming down my cheeks as I Held her arm tightly.
"Come on (Y/N). Please don't leave me here like this. Wake up (Y/N). You can't leave me. Stay with me, please." I whispered in her ear, willing her to wake up.
I kept holding her arm, praying that it wasn't too late. A moment later, (Y/N)'s eyes slowly opened, meeting mine.
(Y/N)'s POV:
You opened your eyes to see the guys standing over you. You were being held by Ashley and your arm was wrapped in a towel. You tried to move but Ashley quickly stopped you by holding you tighter.
"Where do you live (Y/N)? We need to get you home." Ashley said quietly.
Your mind spun at the question. Tears flooded your eyes again as you buried your face in Ashley to hide yet again. You broke down in his arms as he held you.
"What's wrong sweetheart?" He asked, rubbing your back.
"I can't go home." You sobbed.
"Why not?"
"That was my dad. My mom doesn't give a shit about me. Please don't make me go back." You cried.
"Okay, Okay." Ashley cooed.
He looked down sadly at you and you felt him look to the other guys, silently having a conversation.
"You can come with us." Andy piped up.
"She needs clothes." Jake said.
"That doesn't matter. I'll wear anything. Merch, your clothes, or I'll just wear these ones until I can buy new ones." You whispered to Ashley.
He told the guys what you had said and they nodded. They all agreed that you were coming with them to Las Vegas where their next show was.
After you had calmed down, Ashley helped you up and led you to his bunk. He wrapped up your arm with a bandage and dug through his suitcase, pulling out a muscle tee that said 'OUTLAW' and a pair of jeans that he told you to try on to see if they fit.
You came out of the bathroom and Ashley smiled at you, waving you over to sit on the couch with him. You did as he asked and leaned up against him, watching the other guys excluding Andy, play a game as he wrapped an arm around you.
"Are you hungry?" Ashley asked.
You shook your head. You were still shaken up from what had happened earlier. Ashley dropped the subject and turned his attention back to the TV.
A while later, Ashley stood up and held his hand out to you. You took it and he led you into the bunk area and motioned for you to lay down in his bunk.
"I can sleep on the couch Ashley. I don't want to disturb you." You protested.
"Nonsense. Get in. I want to make sure you're comfortable. You need to rest." He said, pulling you towards the bunk.
You gave him an unsure look and climbed in. Ashley pulled the blanket over you and kissed your forehead before turning to walk away.
"Where are you going?" You asked, grabbing his wrist.
"I'll sleep in here." He said, pointing towards the main area.
"No. Please sleep here." You pleaded.
Ashley sighed and nodded, taking off his shirt and climbing into bed with you.
"Aren't you uncomfortable in jeans?" He asked.
"It's fine." You answered.
He shook his head and reached down to unbutton your jeans. You pulled away quickly and he stopped.
"I just want you to be comfortable (Y/N). I promise I won't do anything inappropriate."
You reached down and undid your pants, sliding them off and out of the blanket. Ashley smiled at you sweetly and layed back down. You slid closer to him and he froze for a moment, soon relaxing and wrapping his arms around you. You cuddled into his chest as you fell asleep, finally feeling safe for once in his arms.
-----next day-----
"(Y/N), sweetheart, wake up." Ashley whispered, gently shaking you.
You sighed and rolled over. Ashley was in his warpaint and was in the process of doing his hair when he woke you up.
"We have a show in an hour." He said.
You sat up, rubbing your eyes, as Ash handed you a set of clothes. He closed the curtain and you changed, emerging once finished. You earned a few smiles as you walked out, being told by Ashley setting a bowl of cereal on the table, to sit down. Once he finished getting ready, he came out and sat with you, making friendly conversation until it was time to go on stage.
The way he looked at you made you almost melt under his gaze. As you walked to the stage, he gently grabbed your hand, making you blush slightly.
You watched from the side as the guys performed, Ashley looking over every now and then, making sure you were alright. Once they had finished their final song, Ashley took a mic off the stand in front of him, and motioned for you to come on stage. You did and once you got to Ash, he wrapped an arm securely around you waist.
"I know we only just met yesterday, but I knew from the moment I took your hand at the meet and greet that there was something special about you (Y/N). You make me happy and I want to ask you something important. Will you be my girlfriend?" Ashley asked.
All you could do was nod as the crowd cheered and Ashley pulled you into a soft, gentle kiss.
"I love you." He whispered in your ear as you both walked off stage together.
"I love you too." You said back, hugging him once again.
