Nolan's POV: 

As soon as I walked out the Matthews' house, the tears stared to pour out and I walked back to my house. I walked in and kicked my shoes off, I walked over to the living room and plopped down on the couch letting all the tears pour out. I don't usually cry, but this somehow tugged at my heart making me want to bawl my eyes out. 

I don't know what caused Ashley to act the way she did, but I know one thing's for sure. I'm not giving up that easily. I waited so long for this chance and I'm finally getting to it, but she's pushing me away. I knew that being a player was a bad idea, when in hell was it ever a good idea? I'm an idiot, a complete and utter idiot.

I'm madly in love with Ashley, and I don't even care if Ashton's gonna kill me or what? I don't care what he's gonna do to me as long as I get to be with Ashley. I'm not giving up, I love her and when I love something or someone, I don't plan on ever letting them go. I sat up and slumped in the couch thinking of ways that I could win Ashley's heart. 

She thinks that I'm a complete player, I don't blame her, I kinda am. I don't know why I even thought about doing this, this idea was just pure stupidity. I could've wonder heart the normal way, but I just had to be a fucking player to get noticed. Ashley isn't even that type of girl, gosh. 

 I got up from the couch and headed to the kitchen to get a drink, and then a thought came to my head. 

Ashley's POV: 

What the hell was I thinking? Do I regret pushing him away? Maybe. Do I want to go to him and beg for his forgiveness? A bit. Do I love him? A big fast yes. 

I groaned and plopped on my bed and stared at the ceiling. I don't know what the hell that was about, but I do know that I don't want to get hurt. Nolan's a total player and I know what he's capable of. I don't want him using me for fun and then when he's sick of me, he'll just throw me away like some piece of trash.

I heard a knock on the door and I saw Mom pop her head in, she gave me a small smile and asked if she could come in. I said yes and she sat on the edge of my bed.

"I heard you and Nolan's argument, are you alright?" She asked, I sighed and shook my head. She opened her arms and I gladly accepted them and wrapped my arms around her. She whispered soothing words in my ear and stroked my hair lightly.

"What's wrong, Ash? I thought everything was alright." She said

"Mom, he's a player. He's gonna break my heart and I don't want that to happen. I almost fell for his charms, Mom. He's a heartbreaker, it's what he does. He uses girls and then throws them away when he's done. I'm not like one of those girls, I have self respect. But, the thing is, I love him. I don't know what to do, Mom." I said, she continued stroking my hair and she sighed.

"Ashley, how do you know that he didn't do that for a reason?" She asked, I pulled away from her and gave her a confused look. 

"What do you mean?" She chuckled and gave me the 'Are you kidding me?' look.

"I thought you like to read, gosh. Have you not read those books wherein the guy acts like this tough guy and player to get the girl he likes to notice her? Maybe it's all just an act. I know this because your Dad was like that as well." She said

"He was?" She nodded her head and gave me a smile.

"After Athena told him that I was 'using' him, he knew that he liked me and was trying to get attention from me. But, me being my oblivious self, I didn't notice because I was too focused on the fact that he left me and that he was being such an ass." She explained

"And you think that Nolan's just putting on an act?" I asked her, she smiled and shrugged.

"You never know, that might be it. Why don't you just give him a chance?" She asked, I sighed and brought my knees to my chest.

"I don't want to get hurt, Mom. I also don't want Ashton to get hurt, dating behind his back seems so wrong." I said

"You won't get hurt, Ashley. Nolan's a great guy, and why do you have to date behind Ashton's back? I'm sure he'll understand. You guys are clearly in love with each other, I don't know how Ashton can't see that, but he'll understand. You're his twin sister and sure he's protective at times, but he does that because he loves you." I let out a small smile and nodded my head.

"Alright, Mom. But, what if Ashton gets mad at me? What if he hates me forever for not telling him that I love Nolan?" I said getting all worked up, she put her hands on my knees and looked me in the eye.

"Ashley Reign Matthews! Ashton loves you with all his heart, he could never hate you. No matter what happens, you guys are siblings and he can't stop you from loving the person your heart chose." She said, I sighed and buried my face in between my knees.

"I just don't want him to hate me, Mom. I can't imagine what it would be like if my twin hates me." I said, she grabbed my hands and I looked up.

"You don't have to worry about that, because that would never happen. He would always be there for you, twins are built in best friends. He would never leave you, he loves you." She said

"I love him too, Mom. Which is why I'm scared, I love Nolan and I just pushed him away. I'm really scared, Mom. I don't want to get hurt." I said, the tears formed in my eyes started to stream down my face. She wiped them away and looked at me.

"Ashley, Nolan loves you. He won't hurt you. I heard what he said before he walked out, he's not giving up on you. That just proves how much he loves you. Please just give him a chance. I'm not forcing you or anything, but please." Mom pleaded, I heard a sniffle from the door and I looked towards the door to see Ashton. 

Just flipping great. 

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Another mother-daughter moment from Amanda and Ashley! What do you guys think? This chapter's a bit short, but it was something. I hope you guys liked it, Love ya!

Word count: 1151