-Downstairs 9:17pm-
~My P.O.V.~
Everyone was there by then. Sarah came back in and was still flirting with Taylor and continued to get upset when I made it clear to her that he was mine. Ashley continued to flirt with me. He was a sweet guy but I had to let him know that there was absolutely NO chance for anything between us except friendship. But first I needed advice from my closest girls.
"Hey Care, Beth, Ty, Melissa, Katie, Alli, Racheal, Jessie, and Jen could you come with me out to the porch for a few minutes?" I asked as I opened the back door. The guys gave us a confused look. "Don't worry, we'll be back."
"What's up Amy?" Racheal asked once we got out there.
"Well I am having a little bit af a problem with Taylor and....."
"Who?" They all asked.
"Ashley." I said quietly.
"ASHLEY!!?" They all said in shock.
"No, that can't be right." Katie said. She had the biggest crush on Ashley.
"No, really. He won't quit flirting with me and passing me "looks" except for when Tay and I are, well, yeah." I said. "What should I do?"
"Definitely talk to him." Care said.
"Otherwise it might fuck up your relationship with Taylor." Ty said.
"And you two are so happy together." Melissa said. Melissa had turned out to be a very cool person.
"Thanks guys. Could you go ask Ash to come out here please? And PLEASE don't say anything about this to anyone. Especially Sarah. She'd have a hay-day with it." I said as I sat down next to the pool.
"No problem." They all said as they went in to go get Ashley. I sat there playing with my hair thinking about how I was going to tell Ashley. I really hated hurting people's feelings. He then came up behind me.
"Hey beautiful" he said as he grabbed my sides. I couldn't help but laugh I am so damn ticklish. "You know I am having a great time here tonight." Ashley said as he sat down next to me--RIGHT next to me.
"Me too. But Ash."
"What?"
"I was wondering if you liked me." I said as I scooted away a little so I could turn and face him.
"Of course I like you." He said trying to keep his cool.
"No, Ash, I mean like romantically. Cause I've gotten that impression." Ashley looked down.
"Yeah I do. And I know you are with Taylor."
"Ashley," I cut him off. "Do you see this ring?" I asked showing him my precious engagement ring. He nodded. "That does not mean I am with Taylor." Ashley's face brightened. "It means that we belong to each other."
"I know but I can't help it. There's just something about you. Something I've never found in anyone else." Ashley said as he placed his hand lightly on mine.
"Ashley you--" I was cut off by Ashley's lips meeting mine. I pulled away. "ASHLEY!!" I said angrily. "You can NOT do that. I love Taylor. You're sweet but I REFUSE to cheat on Tay. I can't believe you'd even consider doing that to him. You guys are best friends. Now, are you going to back off and behave or do I have to kick you out and tell Taylor what you did?" I asked getting up.
"No, no need to tell him anything. I'm fine. But you know that if you ever need someone--I'm here." Ashley said and he was gone.
Care came out and joined me by the pool. "Everything cool now?"
"As cool as possible considering he just kissed me." I said as I walked towards the door.
"Holy shit. I think you need to tell Taylor." Care said.
"Oh I will just not yet."
"Come on guys!! It's time for Truth or Dare." Zac yelled as he ran out of the house and straight into us.
"Ok, Zac, we're coming if you'd just get off of us." Care laughed as he helped her up and kissed her. He then helped me up.
"Thanks, where are we playing?"
"In yours and Tay's room. It's the biggest." Zac said as we followed him up the stairs.
Chapter Thirty: "Truth or Dare" HOME!