Chapter 4.

We were at the mall for hours; I had bought a pair of skinny jeans, a few t-shirts and two necklaces. One for me and one for Lilly, hers was a small heart with a pink jewel on it. Mine had a small hole that Lilly’s heart fit into. Our last stop was forever 21, as I was waiting for the girls to search for clothing I scanned the jewelry. One small thing caught my eye out of all the chunky gold jewelry. A small knuckle ring shaped like an infinity sign, I remember when my mom told me that she loved me to infinity and beyond, that was a month before everything went downhill. I was probably only seven. My finger traced the sliver ring; it was small and simple, something that I liked.

“You like it?” I jumped and spun around.

“Gosh you scared me.” I said to Brooke. She giggled at me before picking up a hideous necklace.

“Is this cute?” she asked holding it up to me. I shook my head and laughed. “Thought so.” She giggled again.

“Hey Hayley can you come here for a second I want you to try something on.” Jessica called. I hurried over to her. She held up a floral high low dress. Her eyes begged me as I scanned the dress up and down.

“fine.” I huffed taking the dress and heading to the dressing room. I slipped the silky fabric on and looked at myself in the mirror; the dress was actually stunning on me. I smiled as I swayed my hips side to side before dramatically spinning around. I stepped out and was greeted by all three girls.

“I like it!” Jessica chirped. All of them smiled as I twirled around again.

“It’s beautiful.” As I stood there admiring my dress three girls approached us.

“Are you Ashton Irwin’s girlfriend?” the dark haired one spoke. Her eyes focused on Jessica.

“Yes I am.” Jessica smiled.

“Yeah, you need to back off my man okay?” she spat.

“Or what?” Jessica challenged.

“Or ill beat your dumb quirky ass.” She barked.

“Don’t you dare speak to her that way.” I hissed.

“Excuse me, who the hell are you?” said one of the other girls.

“Ashton’s sister.” I crossed my arms over my chest, I clenched my jaw and glared at the girls.

“Wait, you’re Hayley?” the dark haired one asked.

“How do you know my name?” I questioned, all of my anger began to drain.

“Ashton always talks about you, well he did but he hasn’t for about a week.” The blonde one said softly.

“Um, I’ll be right back, I’m going to change.” I said hurrying into the changing room. I sat down on the bench and tried to focus on my breathing. My heart was beating really fast. I shook my head as the reoccurring flashback tried to take over my sight. I jumped as someone knocked on the door.

“Hayley you alright?” Brooke asked.

“Yeah. Do you think I can use your phone? I need to call ashton.” A moment later a slick white iPhone slid under the door. I clicked Ashton’s name on the contacts and pressed call.

“hello.” Ashton chirped.

“ash.” I spoke.

“Hayley, what’s wrong?” he asked.

“I-I’m having a-a p-panic at-tack.” I stuttered. My breathing became quick, I slumped onto the floor my whole body begging for rest.

“Hayley calm down. Deep breaths. What are you panicking about? Where is Jessica?” the questions he was asking while I was trying to calm down didn’t help.

“She’s out in the changing area, ash help me.” I begged.

“Deep breaths.” I shook my head.

“It’s not working ashton.” I cried. That’s when he did something I never thought he would do. He sang to me.

“And she will be loved

I don't mind spending every day

Out on your corner in the pouring rain, oh.

Look for the girl with the broken smile

Ask her if she wants to stay awhile

And she will be loved

And she will be loved

And she will be loved

And she will be loved.” He ended.