Julie's pov:

"Him??!" I whisper to Samantha in horror as she drags me to one of the empty guest rooms in the Rider Household.

"Yeah." She nods her head as we sit face to face on the bed.

"Wait, so is that how Tessa knows?" I ask.

"Let me tell you from the beginning." She says, as I nod my head.

She brings me to one of the random bedrooms in Ashton's house as I make myself comfortable on the mattress as she begins to tell her story.

"Growing up, our families were always inseparable. Her dad and my mom work for the same business, and since both mine and her's parents value the same thing, money, they instantly related to each other's wealth, and values. So over the years, countless dinners together, me and Tessa were never really, how do I say this, on the best of terms. She liked makeup, doing her nails, wearing... barely any clothes, whereas I was athletic and sporty, so we never really clicked."

I nod my head in understanding as I signal her to continue her story.

"About a month ago, our families had their first dinner together in a while from their busy schedules. But when we got there something was up. Blake, Tessa's brothers name, was... well let's just say it was easy to tell he was drunk. He was all over the place. When his parents had enough of him, they forced him to head to his bedroom, but he couldn't even make it up the first step." She laughs as if she was recalling the moment.

"Me being me, I walked up to him and helped him up the stairs. When I got him to his room, I gave him water and pills to wear off the side affects of being drunk. After a while, when he started to come to a sense of mind, we just sat and talked on his bed. Apparently, his girlfriend of two years dumped him for someone else. I felt bad so I offered to stay with him to cheer him up. We talked and laughed for almost an hour! I don't think the parents even noticed we were gone." She smiling.

But then, her eyes start to water, but she still continues with her story.

"One thing led to another and he just... kissed me. My first kiss too. It was short and sweet. I got embarrassed and told him that I had to go but he grabbed my waist and kissed me again. I just... couldn't pull away. It was almost like I was addicted to him."

"And that's when..." I mutter, starting to fully understand what she was about to say. She nods her head, looking down in shame as she continues.

"Next thing I know I am head to toe naked looking at the clock that read two in the morning. I knew that I was attractived to him, but I would take it all back in a heartbeat. It was a mistake. A dumb, stupid mistake that I made without thinking. As soon as I realized that, I rushed out of there." I watched as tears started to fall from her eyes, as my heart dropped at the sight.

"Samantha, you don't have to continue if you don't want to, I understand if it's hard-..."

"No, please Julie... I need to tell someone." She pleads, her voice cracking as she tries to remove some of the tears from her stained cheeks.

I hesitantly signal for her to continue her story, as she takes a deep breath.

"I couldn't believe that I not only lost my first kiss, but my virginity to someone I barely knew. I was disgusted with myself from head to toe. So... I tried to forget about it, pretend that it never happened, it kept me sane... until three weeks later...

It was just a normal day at school until I started to feel sick. I had a test that day so I refused to go to the nurses office to be sent home from a test that I studied hours for. I ended up throwing up in the schools bathroom, and just my luck, Tessa was there. She told me to come with her after school, but for some reason, I did. I didn't know at the time that she knew about me and her brother. She must have saw me sneak out or something.

But she took me to the drug store and bought a pregnancy test. At first, I didn't understand why, I really didn't believe I was pregnant. It was just one time, 'how in the world could I be pregnant?' I asked myself.

But it was positive. She comforted me and I actually thought she was there for me. But I was wrong. Not even a day later, she threatened me. Told me that if I didn't get Ashton to notice her, she would tell everyone that I slept with her brother and got pregnant. I was scared of what people would think of me, what my parents would think of me.

So one day, I was in the hallway and did everything in my power to get closer to them. I either 'accidentally' bumped into one of them or I would 'accidently' show up at there meeting place. I started talking to them and even tried talking good about Tessa... all for my dismay.

Little did I know that Luke was starting to like me. I knew Luke was always the type of guy to flirt around. I never wanted to be with one of those guys who do that. But I knew that each girl he brought over was like a ticket right into their little social group. So for the sake of everyone knowing my secret, I accepted.

I felt horrible for playing Luke, but I was terrified of Tessa and her blackmail against me. I was selfish, and now, I understand that.

Considering all of my attempts to get through to the guys, to get them to accept me, they never fell for it.

But even though I knew they weren't falling for it, I kept trying over and over again. Soon I started to realize through all my attempts, I started to have mixed feelings for Ashton, it wasn't love... it was attraction.

And then, I changed. One day I was sick and tired of all these girls flirting with him...

As sickening as it was, I was jealous. So I changed my appearance. I thought he would notice me if I changed. Hell, I even kissed Luke right in front of him to try make him jealous. Deep down, I knew what I was doing was wrong.

Then I met you, at the movies. I tried to get through to them but they never listened, but they... they all adored you, especially Ashton, I didn't understand.

And I was upset.

I was upset because I wanted that so badly.

I was upset because that was how I wanted someone like him to look at me, with adoration.

I didn't feel adoration with Luke, I just felt like another one of the many girls he has dated.

I wish I could have had feelings for Luke, he was sweet and cute, but even if I tried, I would be lying to myself.

I soon started to feel alone, like no one understood me.

I was pregnant and the only person who knew was the person who blackmailed me for her personal wants and needs.

All the pain I felt made me a bitter bitch.

That day Luke broke up with me, for the first time in forever, I was happy.

I felt like I was finally done being the horrible person I was.

But Tessa found out. She found out about everything. She knew about my attraction towards Ashton.

Julie I'm so scared. I'm scared of what will happen to me in the future. I don't know what to do." She starts to cry, as I quickly pull her into a hug.

"Hey it's okay, don't cry. You don't have to be scared, Samantha we are friends now, you have me."

"You want to be my friend?" She asks, wiping away her tears as she looks at me.

I smile, "Yes! You went through a lot. Sure you made some mistakes, but you learned from them, which is all that matters. And I want to be here for you and for the baby."

This makes her jump and I stand up too. She then crashes me into another hug. "I don't even know how to thank you!!"

"Well, you can start by not squeezing me to death." I laugh out.

She quickly let's go. "Sorry! I just haven't had a true friend in a while." She says.

She then grabs my hand and leads me out of the room. "Let's get more food." She says and races down the stairs.

What? She's pregnant with a child!

And I'm pregnant with a cake craving stomach baby that needs to be fed!

I laugh out once again and follow her as we cut ourselves another piece of dessert.

Or two...

Or three...

Or about Five...

Pretty sure we ate the whole thing to be honest.

I feel someone's presence and I look over to see Ashton entering the kitchen.

When he sees me, he freezes. I watch as he looks at Samantha sitting right beside me, and then back at me. This went on for a couple of seconds.

We make eye contact and my face falls at what I see next.

He goes from a suspicious look to a glare.

Samantha was still eating her slice of cake and I watch as Ashton just shakes his head at me disapprovingly and goes back upstairs.

"Uh, Samantha I'll be right back." I say. She nods her head and continues eating while I race after Ashton.

When I enter the upstairs, I watch as he slams his bedroom door shut.

I knock three times.

"Go away." Comes out a harsh voice.

I knock another time.

Nothing.

So I knock again...

"I said go-.." the door harshly gets yanked open. I flinch as his eyes look into mine.

"What do you want Julie." He says crossing his arms over his chest.

"Why are you so upset?" I ask. At this, he rolls his eyes.

"Oh I don't know.. maybe it has something to do with you hanging out with the girl who pretty much destroyed Luke." He hisses out at me.

I get where he is coming from.

I was the same exact way, so I can't blame him.

He just didn't hear the whole story, but, it's not mine to tell.

"Ashton please trust me with this." I plead to him.

"What are you going to say Julie? You know what happened. Hell, you were there. Don't Ashton me. Tell me why you are with her." He almost demands.

His hands balled up into fists. The only time I've ever seen him this upset...

Was over the Luke fight.

Since I last saw him at dinner, he was now wearing sweatpants and a t-shirt.

How do boys change so fast??

Trying not to meet his gaze, I look down, "I... it's complicated." I whisper quietly.

"Complicated? It's complicated. Was it complicated when she gave you nothing but bullshit the whole week?!"

"I...I.."

"Was it complicated when she said all those lies about Zander? Was it complicated when Luke nearly gave up his dream for her just to be crushed?"

"No... it's hard to explain."

"Then enlighten me Julie. Explain."

"I.. I can't."

He pauses.

I feel so bad for not being able to tell him.

I want to so badly.

But... what kind of person would I be if I told him something that really hurts Samantha?

I hate hurting people.

"Julie!! Whose side are you on?!!" He whisper shouts not wanting to get any attention from the adults right downstairs in the living room.

I don't answer his question, I awkwardly stand there and look at him.

After a couple of seconds, he realizes I'm not going to say anything. He's eyes widen.

He looked hurt. I watched as he frustratedly runs a hand through his hair.

"You couldn't choose, could you?" His voice comes out low. He slowly uncrosses his arms without breaking eye contact with me.

All hurt gone, it was replaced with anger.

"Ashton please I.."

"We're done here Julie. I thought I knew you but I guess I was wrong. You know, I talked to you because I thought you were different, a girl who was trust worthy, kind, caring, but maybe I'm just a blind idiot who fell for it. You wanted attention Julie? Well bravo, you got it." He seethes out.

"Ashton please don't do this!!" I say, my voice cracking with every word that comes out.

"And you know what is f*cking disgusting? The fact that you acted like you were our friend. Well, a real friend doesn't hang out with the people who hurt them the most."

"Ashton, it was never my goal to gain attention. It was never my goal to fool you, trick you. And it certainly was not my goal to hurt you. I am trying my best to explain to you, I want to explain, please just let me try my best-.."

"Julie.. I said leave. That means get out of my house. Don't talk to me. Don't come near me."

Without a second thought, he slams the door in my face.

Next thing I know, I feel myself crying.

I don't even prevent the tears from stopping as they fall freely from my face, one after another.

I thought I was doing the right thing.

As I take a few steps away from the doorway, I watch as Tessa steps out of the bathroom.

She sees my tear stained face and she smiles.

"Awwe look what the cat dragged in." She smirks as I try to wipe the tears from my eyes.

I try to move past her but every time I try to get around her, she quickly steps infront of me.

"Fair warning, don't come near him.. and tell Samantha he's mine." She says flipping her hair off her shoulder.

No problem, he doesn't want to see me anyway.

He made that pretty clear.

I nod my head and her smirk grows wider. "Good." She says and struts down the stairs.

I quickly try to wipe the tears from my face as I walk down the stairs after her.

It was the same time Samantha and her family were getting ready to leave.

I quickly wave bye to Samantha and tell my parents I am heading over to the house.

When I open my front door, I run up to my room and let my tears fall once again.

Is this what a heartbreak feels like?

Next chapter in Ashton's pov.

Did he mean what he said?

Do you think Julie should have even forgave Samantha? Comment here.

Hope you guys enjoyed this chapter!!
~juls