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Chapter 13

Lily's POV

This morning I woke up in a bad mood and my eyes ached from crying. After my dramatic leave no one came up to talk, not even a knock. Which was fine by me I was in no mood to speak. Dressing quickly in skinny jeans and a tee that was pretty tight for my liking but I was in a rush. I slipped out the front not wanting to run into anyone.

At school I managed to avoid Rach's questions about the hot older guy I ditched them for. Nick even asked how I learned to skate so quick. I answered with one word responses getting puzzled looks from my friends. My classes went the same. I only spoke when spoken to barely understanding what I was saying.

When it was time for lunch I went over to the parking spaces like I was suppose to. The table was packed, Jake and his friends were now always here for some reason. There was Cindy sitting on Jake's lap, nick and Rach the same way. Terry was flirting with a red headed guy. Sighing at the flirtatious teens I took the only empty seat by some guy with his back to me.

Good I don't have to fake a conversation if everyone is ignoring me. Slipping my headphones on I listened to my ipod but my mind drifted off to the precautions of my 'speech'.

Dad is probably going to make me go to counseling again. My stupid therapist and her stupid stress ball. How the hell is a ball suppose relieve my stress. She claims that talking about my mom will help but it doesn't help.

My shoulders dropped as a sudden disappointment washed through me. That's not true it does feel good when I talked to Ethan. It was like my burden lightened. He just sits and listens not ever judging me or my mom.

My headphones were yanked out of my ear by a annoyed looking Terry. Urg that guy she was flirting with disappeared. Smart guy ran for the hills.

"Are you listening? Who was that hot guy with you yesterday?" she asked a little too loud

Everyone turned to the sound of her voice. Great just great.

"A friend, he works for my dad." I said shrugging

"Ohh older guy means he knows a thing or two." she winked an eye full of crusty mascara

Reisting the urge to reply with some smarty remark I smiled. Replying means the start of a conversation.

"So how was he?"

My eyes widened at the red head from the other day who's name is Jane.

"Like I said he is a friend." I said more rudely than I meant

Terry rolled her eyes not beliving my answer. Why is everyone assuming I'm some secert mega slut. Jane leaned in and whispered.

"Its fine Jake isn't paying attention."

Sure enough Jake was nuzzling Cindy's neck whispering something that made her blush. Jane had a smirk on her face as she followed my gaze.

"Wow and here I thought you couldn't get any sluttier. Not everyone's thoughts revolve around getting fucked." I spit bitterly

Jane stared her mouth wide. My eyes stung as dad's words played in my head. Before I could cry I stood up and left the lunchroom.

Trying to keep myself calm I paced in the hallway willing my tears back. Why am I so weak? This is normal isn't it, slutty girls can't help it. Wiping my moist eyelashes I took a deep breath.

Get it together!

A hand gripped my shoulder. My heart fluttered as I turned expecting Ethan but saw Ashton instead. My shoulders dropped immediately.

"Were you expecting someone else?" he asked jokingly

I shook my head. Ethan is not my personal blankie I can use and toss away but he sure is what I need. No after the way he rubbed his 'aquientance' in front of me yesterday I don't care if I never see him again. He could have just nicely declined me, not rub it in my face with Anglea.

"You okay you look like your going to cry?"

"No I am fine. What's up?" I asked attempting to smile but it felt stiff

Ashton bit his lip looking nervous. He ran his fingers through his soft golden hair.

"I wanted to ask you a favor. Would you mind.." he looked down at his feet

"Woulyoupretendtolikeme?" he said quickly

"What!" I shouted pulling from his touch

He stepped foward with red cheeks. He should be embarrassed!

"At the dance Melissa didn't look in my direction once than after we danced she wouldn't let me go for the rest of the night." he said a smile spreading across his face

Surpressing a shudder as images went through my head I said.

"Try another girl one who doesn't mind selling her body." I spit turning to go

Ashton yanked me back by my arm. Slamming against his chest with his arms tight around me. If someone were to see us it would look like we were doing something wrong.

"That's just it other girls don't affect her. Yesterday I flirted with every girl I saw and Melissa didn't so much as blink."

His eyes glimmered like he just figured out how to live forever.

"But I would work because?" I asked

"Because Melissa just wants what you have." he said it as if its the most logical thing in the world

I shook my head. No way is this true. I mean Melissa is gorgeous even with her trampy clothing which are technically mine with a Melissa touch. She is always taking my things. When I was in seventh grade I liked this boy Clay. I had the guts to ask him to a dance which he agreed. Later that day I find him under Melissa on our couch.

Realization dawned on me and Ashton could tell. Melissa is a big baby who takes what I want.

"So I figured you could flirt a little, a bit of touching if your comfortable of course."

"Whooa wait there I didn't say I'd do this. I mean its true my stepsister is a child but I can't." I shook my head trying to step from his embrace

Ashton tightened his hold pulling me straight against his body. He lowered his eyes innocently to me and pouted his bottom lip. I tried turning from his face but he held on tightly to me keeping his face close to mine.

His lips were inches from mine as his breath fanned my face. Heat traveled up to my cheeks from the closeness of our bodies and faces.

"Please Lily. I really like her and want to get a chance with her. If nothing happens than we can stop."

He widened his eyes lowering them like a child would do.

"Fine." I sighed in defeat

In a flash Ashton had me in his arms swirling me in the air like a doll. I shreiked telling him to let me down. He only laughed before pulling me into a tight embrace.

"Thank you." he whispered in my ear

I smiled hugging him back uncomfortably.

"What exactly am I suppose to do?" I asked

To be honest I don't know how to flirt except for a few moves from movies and trashy shows. I really have no experience in the guy department dispite what people think.

Ashton pulled back slightly playing with a loose strand of my hair. He twirled it around his finger.

"Just say provocative things, smile and the occasional touching." he saod shrugging like it is nothing

Huh? What exactly does that mean touching?

"Define touching?"

Ashton chuckled pulling my face up by the chin.

"Your too cute you know that. How ever much your comfortable with is fine."

Okay no problem I can decide how much touching is involved and it won't be much.

"So we are only flirting not actually you know dating."

"Only if you want to go to that level. Your are a fine girl." he said his eyes traveling to my body

I slapped his chest feeling my face flush. He laughed placing a kiss to my cheek.

"Seriously though your really pretty, great personality,smart and according to Nick a great cook. Pshh you out beat every girl already."

Lowering my head I tried hiding my embarrassment by the comment.

"See your being cute again." he said pulling my face up by my chin again

Someone cleared their throat causing me to jump in surprise. Ashton's hands immidately moved to his side as he stepped away from me.

A fuming looking Jake stood mere feet from us his eyes never leaving Ashton. Next to him was Nick with the similair enraged look.

"What the fuck were you doing with my sister you fucking perv!" Jake shouted stepping foward

Nick caught his arm pulling him back. I felt Ashton stiffen beside me, Jake can be intimadating when he wants to be. I turned to Ashton grabbing his hand to ensure him he was in no harm.

"You should go. We'll talk later." I said

With a nod he practically ran down the hall. If this make Melissa jealous thing is going to work he needs to get use to the boys in my life.

Speaking of which. I turned back around with my own murderous look.

"What was that?" I asked

"What the fuck are you doing with that fucking asshole!" Jake pointed in the direction Ashton went in

"Its none of your business what I do." I replied crossing my arms over my chest

"Like hell it is. I'm not going to take this shit like dad Lily. Your not going to go fucking around like some cheap whore."

"Jake man come down." Nick said looking upset by what he said

Jake pushed his hand away. Really is this going to be a replay of last night? Neverless his words stung my raw wound from yesterday. Why do they think I'm sleeping around?

"Neither dad or you control my life or who I spend time with." I said my voice cracking from the developing tears

In a couple strides he was at my side gripping my arm. I winced at the pain but tried to hide it.

"So your not denying that you have gotten around. Tell me were you always like this or is this some new hobby of yours." he spit disgust full in his tone

The hatered plainly in his eyes holding me down. I squirmed not liking the dark look in his eye.

"Let go of me." I mumbled weakly

"Jake your hurting her." Nick said sounding sympathetic

Jake's jaw clenched his fingers tightened roughly against my skin. There is going to be a bruise there no dout.

"Have you slept with him is that why your so close. What about Seth or Scott?"

"Nick is my friend and I haven't done anything with anyone!" I said pulling my arm out of his hand

"Not them but how about Jack what did you do with him yesterday. Surely you don't expect me to belive you just skated."

"Aidan was there with us. You really believe dad that I'm some slut?" I asked

My eyes searched his face for any sign of change but only saw his face harden.

"Here I thought you were innocent. Lily the good girl." he sneered pushing me back so my back hit against some lockers

"Did you do anything with Andy?"

I tensed at his name. The night of the dance replayed in my head. I bit my lip leaning further into the lockers one of the locks dug into my back. Jake laughed a hard, cruel laugh never taking his eyes off me.

"When did you fuck him? At the dance? Was that why you were 'sick'."

"No" I squeaked

Jake slammed his fist into the locker beside my head. I flenched Jake's hard gaze never left mine.

"Don't lie to me Lily!" he shouted in my face

I shrunk further away from him. Jake scared others but I never feared him until now. With his shaking hands beside my face and hard face so close to mine.

"Jake let her go before you do something stupid." Nick said sounding concerned

Would he hurt me?

There was no way out, he was blocking my only exit.

"Answer me!"

Tears blurred my vision as my insides shook in fear. Jake's hard brown eyes studied my face his features never softening.

Than it all happened too fast for me to process right away.

One second Jake was practically pinning me down and than he was gone. Jake was on the ground with Ethan towering over him.

Jake stared up at him wide eyed, Nick stared between his two friends in shock. Ethan's back was to me but by the way his clenched fists shook he is mad.

"Best friend or not you never touch her like that!" he shouted

I flinched at his tone even if wasn't meant for me. Jake stood up on his feet sending me disgusted look.

"Of course you'd defend her she is your whore. You have her when you want.."

Ethan slammed a large fist to Jake's face causing him to tumble back onto his butt.

"Don't ever call her that!" Ethan hissed

Jake rubbed his red jaw, that was going to bruise for sure. I stood there like a statue against the lockers. My body literally froze when Ethan turned to face me. His face went from a dark, hard grime face that encouraged the rumors of his badass status. Than when his eyes fell on me they softened into warm pools of green water melting my heart. The deep creases between his brows smoothed out.

My heart thumped rapidly against my chest as he walked towards me.

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