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“Sorry for cutting tonight short.” Angel apologized as her date pulled back up to her house. “I just feel rally bad about leaving Ashley by herself, I shouldn’t have been fighting with her to begin with.”

“You’re friend needs you, I understand. I’d do the same thing for my friend. It’s no big deal, as long as you promise me a rain check on the movie.” He smiled back at her.

“I’ll call you Monday and we’ll set something up.”

“Sounds good to me.” He smiled as she got out of the car and made her way back inside.

“Ash?” Angel called out as she walked into the dark house. When there was no response she made her way upstairs expecting to find her in her room, again she had no luck. She saw a light coming from under the doorway of one of the bathrooms and made her way over.

“Ashley?” she knocked slightly. Hearing the shower running she poked her head in. “Ash, is that you?”

“No, it’s me.” Leslie replied. “Last I saw Ashley was heading out to the back house to hang with Aaron.”

“Thanks.” Angel said before shutting the door and making her way out. When she reached the house she walked in immediately engulfed in the smoke. She coughed a little, rolling her eyes at the dim-witted actions of her brother and his friends.

“Where’s Ashley?” she said approaching Aaron.

“She left.” He said as he leaned back on the couch in a world of his own.

“She’s not back at the house yet. When did she leave?” Angel asked slightly agitated.

“I don’t know. Proably like fifteen or twenty minutes ago? She left with Adam so who knows when she’ll be back.” Aaron laughed a little.

“You let her leave with that dirt bag? Why would you do that?” she was now furious.

“I can’t control her life, she’s gonna do what she wants to do no matter what I say.” Aaron rolled his eyes, not in the mood to deal with his sister. “He said something about walking her back to the house, maybe they just got sidetracked.”

“You’re starting to get just as bad as that loser friend of yours, you need to lay off that shit.” Angel rolled her eyes at the stupid grin on Aarons face and turned to leave in hopes of finding Ashley.




“Thanks for walking me back here.” She smiled at Adam as she took a seat on one of the patio chairs.

“You’re much better company then those guys back there.” He took a seat next to her. “I hope you don’t think that I was trying to force you to smoke back there or anything. You just looked like you needed something to relax you.”

“I make my own decisions, you didn’t force me.” She shrugged.

“So why do you look like you’re carrying the weight of the world babe, you’re too beautiful to be so stressed out.”

“You really think you’re Mr. Smooth don’t you?” she laughed shaking her head slightly. Adam just smirked coyly and cocked an eyebrow. “Well, it takes a lot more then a few compliments and smooth lines to win me over.”

“I like a challenge.” He said placing his hand on her knee.

“We’ll see about that.” Ashley smirked. She heard footsteps coming from the dark walkway in front of them. She quickly pushed his hand from its place on her knee and was relieved when she saw it was only Angel.

“I’ve been looking for you everywhere.” Angel sighed walking over to them. She sent a cold stare towards Adam that neither of them failed to notice.

“When did you get home?” Ashley asked not knowing what the rude stare was about.

“Thirty minutes ago, and I’ve been walking all over the place ever since looking for you. I thought you were staying in tonight.”

“Excuse me for getting bored, you’re the one who left me by myself.” She said with a snotty tone.

“Yea and I felt so bad for fighting with you that I couldn’t even sit through the whole movie. We need to talk, why don’t you come inside and we can have the girls night we originally wanted.” Angel offered trying to get her away from Adam before it was too late.

“I was in the middle of a conversation.” Ashley pursed her lips, not wanting Angel to ruin everything. Angel gave her a pleading look and Ashley sighed. “I’ll come inside in a few minutes, promise.”

“Fine.” Angel gave in and made her way back inside, watching the two from the window, being careful not to be seen.

“Sorry about that. We got into a little fight today and I guess she’s just still mad.” Ashley apologized.

“It’s ok. She’s never really liked me, I’m used to it. I guess you better get inside before she flips out.”

“She’ll live.” Ashley shrugged and smiled at him a little.

“Listen, I’d really like to see you some other time, you know take you out and show you a good time. Can I get your number?” he asked returning the smile.

“Now what kind of a challenge would it be if I just gave it to you?” she smirked at him as she licked her lips. Adam just shook his head with a slight chuckle. “You seem like a smart guy, I’m sure you’ll find a way to get it.”

With that she got up and made her way towards the door. Angel quickly ran upstairs so she wouldn’t get caught spying. As she reached the door she felt Adams hand grabbing hers to stop her. He turned her to face him and grinned at her, catching her off guard as he placed a quick kiss on her lips.

“I’ll be talking to you soon.” He said before walking off back towards the party.

Ashley stood there in shock for a moment watching him walk away. She couldn’t help but smile as she made her way back inside. She didn’t know what it was about him, but he intrigued her and she wanted to know more about him. She knew not giving him her number was a risky move, but she knew he’d get it from Aaron easily.

She made her way upstairs to Angels bed room and was surprised to see her sitting there, in a chair, arms crossed, just waiting for her to walk in.

“What the hell do you think you’re doing?” Angel asked not wasting any time.

“What are you talking about?” Ashley asked, knowing what she was aiming at.

“Of all people in the world you choose to talk to Adam?” Angel tried not to raise her voice, unsure of who was home at the time. “You do realize he’s a drug dealer don’t you?”

“I think you’re blowing things a little out of proportion Angel. Just because he gets your brother his weed doesn’t make him a drug dealer.” Ashley rolled her eyes.

“Hello! Weed is an illegal drug and he sells it, therefore he is a drug dealer.” Angel shook her head at Ashley’s stupidity.

“He’s a nice guy, maybe if you would just take the chance and get to know him.” Ashley defended.

“Oh because you took all of what half an hour? I’m sure you know him so well.” She rolled her eyes. “You do realize that he’s like 22. You’re 15 that’s illegal.”

“Were just talking, it’s only illegal if you mess around. Besides I didn’t even give him my number or anything. And how are you going to tell me about age when you just went on a date with an 18 year old.” She pointed out.

“Number one he just turned 18 and he’s in high school.” Angel argued back “And you don’t think Aaron won’t give it to him when he asks? You weren’t giving him any signs that you weren’t into him. Why wouldn’t he go for it?”

“So what if I’m into him, he’s hot and he’s a nice guy. Why are you trying to ruin the only good thing that’s happened today?” Ashley said angrily.

“You’re hopeless.” Angel groaned in frustration. “You know what do whatever the hell you want. Just don’t come crying to me when he turns out to be an absolute asshole.”

“I won’t talk to him Angel. Is that what you want to hear?” Ashley rolled her eyes. “If it’s that big of a deal to you it’s done and over with and he’s out of my head. Happy?”

“It’s not that I don’t’ want you to be happy, I just don’t want you to get mixed in with someone who I know is a bad person. He’s no good for you, you can do so much better then him.” Angel sighed trying to make Ashley understand where she was coming from.

“Can we just drop this and go to bed? I just want this day to be over.” She said somberly.

“Gladly. But I don’t want us fighting anymore. I hate it.” Angel said before pulling her into a hug. “You’re my best friend and I just don’t want you to get hurt.”

“No more fighting.” Ashley hugged her back.

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“Yo, my man what’s good?” Aaron asked picking up his phone. “That shit the other night was intense, you hooked the kid up.”

“You know I always have the best shit.” Adam said before getting into his main reason for calling. “But hey man, gotta keep this quick, I need a favor. You wouldn’t happen to have Ashley’s number, would you?”

“What happened to the Tiger?” Aaron laughed. “Thought you said you’d handle getting the number on your own the other night.”

“It’s all good, she’s just trying to play hard to get. I told her I was up for the challenge. Test number one, getting her number on my own. So do you have it or not?”

“I got reamed a new one by my sister for just letting her talk to you, she’d kill me if I gave it to you.” Aaron sighed.

“Come on man look at all I hook you up with, the least you can do is give me her number.” Adam argued.

“What’s in it for me?” Aaron asked. “If my sister finds out my ass is grass, so there better be some incentive in this.”

“Swing by my place next Friday, I’m getting in some exclusive shit. I’ll let you sample then whatever you want is half off. Is that incentive enough?”

“You speak my language.” Aaron laughed as he quickly went through his phone for the number. “If anyone asks you did not get this number from me.”

“Yea, yea, not a word.” He said as he jotted down the number. “Thanks man, see you when I see you.”

As he hung up the phone Adam decided to waste no time. He quickly dialed the number he had jotted down on the paper in front of him.

Ashley quietly slipped out of rehearsal as her phone started to vibrate in her bag. She glanced at the caller ID, not recognizing the number, before flipping it open.

“Hello?” she said timidly not sure of who was on the other side. In the past months she had been getting a good deal of prank calls and hang-ups.

“Ashley?” came the other voice.

“Umm yea, who’s this.” She said, well knowing who it was.

“What a few days go by and you forget all about me?” he joked, sounding hurt.

She couldn’t help but smile, even though in the back of her mind her promise to Angel rang through.

“Took you a little longer then I expected to get my number, maybe you’re not as good as you thought.” She teased.

“I’ll let you be the judge of that when you let me take you out this weekend.”

“Oh really? What makes you think I even want to see you again?” she flirted.

“Babe, I know that little kiss the other night has you wanting to come back for more, you don’t need to hide it.”

“Someone’s a little cocky. You think you’re just that smooth, huh?” she laughed a bit.

“Not cocky, just confident.” He corrected. “Come on babe, you know you want to see me again.”

“I’m a busy girl, let me see if I can work something out.”

“Oh have to pencil me in huh?” he chuckled. “Why don’t you see what you can do and call me back tonight with an answer.”

“Sounds good, I’ll talk to you later.” She said trying to maintain her growing smile.

“Later babe.”

Ashley sighed as she hung up the phone. She wanted to see him again but she knew it would be tricky. Denise wouldn’t let her date anyone she hadn’t met and she knew Denise would never approve of Adam. She couldn’t stay at Angel’s house without her knowing she was breaking her promise. Why did this have to be so complicated? Just then a light bulb went off in her head and she quickly dialed a number on her phone.

“Jared? Hey!” she said as he picked up the phone. “Remember when I said I’d figure out a way for you to pay me back for the whole dad thing…”