Dedicated to diagnosedwithlupus

Oh, well imagine
As I'm pacing the pews in a church corridor
And I can't help but to hear
No, I can't help but to hear an exchanging of words
What a beautiful wedding
What a beautiful wedding, says a bridesmaid to a waiter
And, yes, but what a shame
What a shame the poor groom's bride is a whore.
I chime in with a
Haven't you ever heard of closing a goddamn door?
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of poise and rationality

With a groan I sat up on my bed and rubbed my eyes as I tried to adjust them to the light. Who the hell was up at seven thirty in the morning on a weekend! I got up from my bed, slipping on my mickey mouse slippers in the process, because I am that awesome. I stomped my way to where the music was coming from, my anger rising every passing second. To my surprise the music was coming from the bedroom right beside mine. I swung my fist forward without thinking twice and banged on the door ready to kill the idiot who dared to wake me up at seven thirty in the morning on a weekend day. No one, and I mean no one does that to me unless they want to get killed. Before I can bang on the door again it swings open, and my eyes widen as I stare into his dark brown eyes.

"Good morning cupcake. Cute pajamas." Ryder states with a smirk as he looks me up and down. "Didn't know you liked Minnie Mouse so much."

That's when it hits me. I forgot I was wearing my minnie mouse pjs which consisted of a pair of gray shorts with red bows scattered over it, and a gray singlet with minnie mouse on it. I could feel my cheeks burning up.

"Don't judge people." I respond with a frown.

"I wasn't judging, I said they were cute which is compliment," Ryder responds, his smirk still intact. "And they also make you look hot." Ryder adds as he walks towards me his eyes turning a shade darker.

I kept walking back trying to get away from him but ended up trapped between the wall and him. Our faces were closer than close and I could hear my heart beating really fast and I feared that Ryder could hear it as well. Ryder leaned his head down trying to connect our lips but I push him away.

"What the heck are you doing here anyway?" I ask raising an eyebrow and crossing my arms over my chest.

Ryder smirked down at me and answered, "Isn't obvious sweetheart?" He asks and I look at him dumbfounded. "I am moving in."

My mouth hangs open and then it sinks in, the freaking Benson kids are moving in today. Great just great.

My mom walks up the stairs and smiles when she sees me before stating, "Ashely sweetie why don't you go help Catherine with her stuff."

"Of course mom." I said in a sweet voice before walking down the stairs and towards the UHAUL truck parked outside the house.

My dad and siblings were helping take out boxes and carry them into the house.

"Ashley sweetie come here can you carry this into the house?" My dad asks as he spots me.

"Yes dad." I respond before taking the medium sized box from him.

On the top of the box in black ink it stated, "Fragile". I was guessing this box contained Catherine's stuff.

"Be careful with that box Carter those are my sister's perfumes in there." Ryder states as I am walking inside.

"I can see the big bold word on the box Ryder." I reply with an eye roll before heading towards Catherine's soon to be room.

As I place the box on the table I spot a picture frame on the table. I pick it up and take a closer look at it. In the picture was Catherine, Ryder, their parents and some other girl that looked like them.

"What are you doing?" Catherine's loud voice startled me and caused me to drop the picture frame.

I was about to pick it up but Catherine was already ahead of me. When she picked up the frame it was still intact and I sighed in relief.

"Didn't your parents teach you to not touch what isn't yours?" She asks as she gently places the picture frame on the bedside table.

"I-I am sorry." I respond. I wanted to asks her who the other girl in the picture was but decided it was best I didn't.

Before I could walk out of the room Max my golden retriever puppy came running into the bedroom.

"Eww get this thing away from me." Catherine yelled as Max started barking at her.

I roll my eyes at her before I go over to pick Max up but the mischievous puppy dodged me and grabbed one of Catherine's shoes before running out of the room.

"Stupid dog give me back my favorite Jimmy Choo shoe." Catherine whined as we ran after the dog.

I tried to get a hold of the puppy's leash but failed in the attempt and instead fell on the front yard's grass. Just when I thought things couldn't get worse the sprinklers turn on causing me to soaked wet and my butt must be muddy. All I could hear was the laughter coming from my family and Ryder. As I was standing up Catherine comes out of the house running and slips on the wet grass before falling in the now muddy ground. This time it was my turn to laugh.

"Ahh!"

Damn I feel bad for the next door neighbors and the next door state. I pretty sure even Canada heard Catherine's loud scream.

"You stupid, stupid dog look what you caused. This is all your fault Ashley!" Catherine states.

"Excuse me?" I ask giving her my "are you serious" look. "It's not my fault you just ran without looking!"

"Well your dog shouldn't have taken my shoe in the first place!" She yells back.

"Well-"

"Enough both of you!" My mom interferes. "You two need to learn how to get along because you are spending the next five months under the same roof! Ashley apologize to Catherine."

I stare at her in disbelief. Is she actually going to make me say sorry for something that wasn't my fault. I look up to meet with my mother's stern look and sighed in defeat before murmuring, "I am sorry Catherine."

"What was that Ashley I couldn't hear you?" Catherine states with a smirk causing a frown to form on my face.

"I said I was sorry!" I respond.

"Much better, now let's go get you some fresh new clothes." My mom states before she takes Catherine inside the house.

My mouth hangs open in disbelief as they disappear into the house, my dad and sister following afterwards.

Before my brother went into the house he looked over at me and said, "For the record I thought that was pretty funny."

I smile at him before sprints into the house.

"Well that was something." Came Ryder's voice which makes me jump.

I totally forgot that he was here.

"Yeah it was." I respond as I cross my arms over my chest.

"That look suits you makes you look less ugly." Ryder jokes as a smirk forms on his face.

I cock an eyebrow before responding, "Excuse me I am not a mirror."

With that I turn on my heel as I do a hair flip making sure it hits Ryder's face before walking into the house. Take that Benson!

"Ashley come here." I hear my dad's voice say from the living room.

I walk over to him and ask, "What's up dad."

"What happened today was wrong," my dad started but before I could interrupt he then continued, "And I know it wasn't your fault, and I know it was wrong of your mom to blame it on you. She just wants to make sure the Benson siblings feel welcomed."

"But-"

"I need you to promises me that you will be at your best behavior and try to get along with them while they are here. Last thing I want is to come home and find the house on fire." My dad adds.

The last part makes me laugh as I hug my dad and whisper, "I promise I will do my best to be nice to them."

"Okay now go get changed because you stink." My dad jokes and I gently give him a push before walking towards my room.

I open the door and walk into my bedroom only to find Max there. I smile at the puppy before petting it.

"I am sorry Max but I need to take a bath first." I state before I walk towards my closet.

I take out a pair of navy blue ripped jeans, and my turquoise belly shirt. I grab my towel and head to the bathroom.

"Ahh!"

My hand clutches my rapidly beating heart as I give Ryder a murderous glare.

"What happened Ashley did I scare you?" Ryder asks with a smirk.

I roll my eyes before answering, "No freaking shit Sherlock. What the hell are you doing here."

"Going to take a shower." Ryder responds in a duh tone.

"Didn't your parents teach you to lock the door." I ask as I raise an eyebrow.

"Yes."

"Why do you even need to take a shower anyways, you are fresh and clean."

"Unlike you." He murmurs.

"Exactly, wait what?" I state. "I need to use the bathroom first. I need to take this dirt off me so if you will excuse me."

"You are excused." Ryder responds.

"Ryder get out now!" I order.

"Or else what." He defies as he raises an eyebrow.

"Just get out Ruder before I kick you out literally." I respond.

With a huff Ryder walks out of the bathroom and I make sure to lock both doors before stripped by out of my now brown clothes. I turn the tap on and adjust the water to my liking and enter the shower. The warm water cascades over my body and hair causing the water to turn brown. I squeeze some shampoo into my hand and scrub my hair and body. As I am rinsing out the water suddenly turns freezing cold. I quickly turn off the shower and grab my white cotton towel before wrapping it around my trembling body. I get dry and put on my clothes before walking downstairs where I find Ryder laughing his ass off.

"You," I state as I point at him and send him a death stare.

"Me." He responds with a smug look.

"What did you do to the water?!" I ask.

And then it clicked my bathroom was connected to the kitchen meaning that whoever someone had the water on in the kitchen for more than five minutes mine would turn one thousand degrees colder.

"You stupid bastard!" I exclaim before I charge towards him.

Before I can reach him though someone grabs me by the waist pulls be back.

"Let go of me!" I state as I start to kick my feet.

"No can do munchkin, as much as I don't like that guy I can't let my best friend go to jail for murder." Andrew's voice states as he sets me down.

"Drew hey." I respond as I give him a hug. "What are you doing here?"

"I came to give you a little visit but apparently I came here to stop you from killing someone." He responds.

"You're a crazy little girl." Ryder states and I send him a deathly glare.

"And you are a sick bastard. Why the hell did you do that?"

"It's called revenge my dear." Ryder responds as he serves himself some juice.

I clench my jaw before responding, "I am going to get you back Ryder."

"Ou I am so scared." He responds.

"You should be." I state as I give him a threatening look.

I turn on my heel and walk up the stairs to my bedroom with Andrew right behind me. As soon as Andrew enters the room I slam the door shut.

"What was that all about?" He asks as he lays down on my bed like it was his.

"The freaking bastard made the water turn cold while I was taking a shower!" I exclaim as I take a seat on my swing chair placed right next to my bed.

"What is that guy even doing here?" Andrew asks.

"He and his not so saint of a sister are moving in." I whine. "How am I suppose to survive with them living under the same roof as me for five months?"

"I honestly don't know." He responds.

I give him a frown and he just laughs at me.

"But I know how you can get payback."

My eyes immediately turn to look at him and I ask, "Really, how?"

"You throw a party-"

Before he can continue I interrupt him, "No, no, no, no not another party. I don't think I can ever go to another party again after what happened the last time."

"Ugh fine, how about you put some whip cream on his hand while he is sleeping and when he wakes up wuala."

"No that's to plain." I respond.

"Fine, how about you do this." Andrew states before whispering in my ear what the prank he had in mind was causing a smirk to makes its way onto my face.

***

Andrew and I were whaling towards the kitchen when the loud laughter coming from the living room grabs our attention. We walk towards the living room to find a surprise.

"What are all of you doing here?" I ask with a questioning look on my face.

"I invited them." Ryder states from behind me causing me to jump. "This is my house now you know."

"Hey Carter, long time no see." Brian states and I give him a small smile.

"Who is this?" Hannah asks.

"The names Andrew." Drew states as he shakes hands with Hannah. "So are we still going to see that movie Ash?"

"Yeah let me just go get some popcorn bags then we can head towards the mini movie theater." I state. Before Andrew and I could head to the kitchen though Daniel interrupts us.

"You guys have a mini movie theater here?" He asks.

"Yeah, since we didn't have anything to use the basement for we made it into a home cinema." I answer.

"Oh what movie are you guys going to watch?" April asks.

"Nerve."

"Ou nice I have been wanting to watch the movie." Hannah answers.

"Want to watch it with us there is a lot of room for all of us." Andrew states.

"Yes!" They all yell at once.

"How about you show them where the cinema is and I go get the popcorn bags?" I suggest and Andrew agrees.

As I am walking towards the kitchen the doorbell rings. Who could it be now? I walk to the door and open it to reveal Amelia, Nikki, and Jakob.

"Hey guys what are you doing here?" I ask.

"Andrew told us he was here and that you guys were gonna watch a movie so we decided to come." Amelia states. "Where is everyone anyways?"

"My mom and sister are out shopping for a dress so she can wear to her dance on Friday, my dad is a work, and my brother is out playing football." I answer. "And your new friends from the party last Friday are all downstairs in the cinema."

"Oh my god Brian is here?" Amelia asks as her face lights up and I nod in response. "Let's go, I do look good right?"

"Yes you do, now can we go see the movie." Nikki answers and I can't help but laugh at them.

"Okay, okay let's go." Amelia states before they start walking towards the cinema.

Just as I am about to close the door someone yells, "Wait don't close it!"

I open the door again only to find the witch and her friend standing there.

"Ugh it's you." Catherine states as she walks in with her friend a.k.a Sandra right behind her.

"You're welcome by the way." I respond before closing the door.

I walk towards the kitchen and Catherine follows me there along with her friend.

"Where is my brother?" She asks as I take out the popcorn bags.

Right before I can answer Ryder walks into the room.

"There he is." I state as I point to Ryder.

"Andrew said what's taking you so-"

"Ryder there you are. Look who is here." Catherine states as she motions her hand to Sandra.

"Hey Ryder how have you been?" Sandra asks as she twirls a piece of her hazel hair around her finger.

"Good." Ryder simply responds. "Now if you will excuse me I have someone to usher."

Sandra seems taken aback by Ryder's response and so does Catherine.

"Are you done princess or do I have to get the popcorn packets myself?" Ryder asks and I roll my eyes at him.

"I already have the packets, how about you grab a few drinks from the fridge and then we can start watching the movie?" I suggest and Ryder nods before grabbing some drinks.

"Where are you guys going?" Catherine asks.

"We are going to go watch a movie." Ryder answers. "Would you guys like to join us."

"Of course, you and I can sit together." Sandra states as she grabs Ryder's arm and they start walking towards the cinema.

We entered the cinema and everyone was already situated. I place the popcorn bags in the microwave before walking towards one of the seats.

"Where did you get those bean bags?" I ask Andrew who was seated on a blue and red bean bag.

"They were in that closet over there." Andrew responds.

As I sit down I realize that I am seated next to Ryder, great!

"The popcorn is ready everyone!" Alecia states as she hands out the popcorn and everyone gets ready to watch the movie.

The movie starts playing and everyone goes silent.

"What other rooms do you guys have here?" Ryder asks.

"We have a mini arcade room." I answer.

"Are your parents rich or something?" Ryder asks.

"Well somewhat, my mom is a well known party planner and my dad he is a doctor." I answer.

Wow, I can't believe it I am actually having a decent conversation with Ryder Benson.

"No wonder you act like a spoiled brat." Ryder states and I stare at him in disbelief.

Yup it was too good to be true.

"I don't act like a spoiled brat!" I whisper shout.

"Mhmm sure, keep lying to yourself princess." Ryder states and I roll my eyes at him.

I quickly stand up and decided to get more drinks. I can't stand sitting there when Ryder's annoying self is right next to me.

I walk into the kitchen and take out the 2 liter bottle of Sprite. I grab a cup and serve myself some. I suddenly feel a presence behind me and turn around only to find Sandra standing there.

"Can I help you?" I ask.

"You can help me by staying as far away from Ryder." She answers.

"Gladly, problem is he now lives under the same roof as me so that's kinda hard to do." I respond.

"I warned you bitch, Ryder is mine!" Sandra states before walking out.

"Well that was something." I tell myself as I put the bottle of soda back.

"Hey Carter, what did Sandra want?" Andrew asks as he walks into the room.

"She came to warn me to stay away from her man." I respond with a laugh.

"So when do we take our plan in action?" He asks.

"Monday during school." I reply with a smirk.

Benson you better watch your back!

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Hola my lovelies!!!! This chapter is dedicated to the amazing @diagnosedwithlupus for making the amazing trailer to the side. Thank you so much!!! So I know it's been so long since I have updated and I am so sorry about that. Only that life has been hectic, I moved and entered a new school so I had to do get adjusted to that plus I am not really happy with our new president and I just got the chance to update today. Anywho I am sorry for not updating in a long while I hope you can forgive me. Anyways I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter because I really enjoyed writing it. Picture of Ashley, her siblings, Catherine, Ryder, and Max to the side. Don't forget to vote, comment, and share. Thank you so much for reading. Bye xoxo

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Ashley, Catherine, and Ryder's bedroom.

The cinema in Ashley's house.