"God last night was crazy." Ashley sighed as she took a few big swigs from her water bottle. "How in the world did we finish both those bottles of vodka?"
"I can't believe we're all not completely hung over right now." Angel laughed. "Thank god we didn't get in too late and got to sleep it off or we all might be dead today.”
"I can't believe we didn't get caught." Ashley laughed recalling their arrival at the hotel. "When Nick and Scott broke into song and dance outside the hotel I thought we were goners."
"Yeah I think our only saving grace was that Kevin was too tired to even think about yelling."
“Aside from that I can barely even remember last night. It took me a few minutes to even remember where I was when I woke up this morning." Ashley shook her head with a laugh. "Although not remembering may be a good thing because I think we all revealed a little to much about ourselves last night."
"So you don't remember your crazy sexy lap dance or hot make out session?" Angel laughed.
"Oh no, that I remember." Ashley said with a grin. "Me plus alcohol and your brother in front of me are not a good combination."
"Why?"
"Because when I'm drunk I have no inhibitions. Do you know how hard I had to work to stop myself from doing what I wanted to last night? Thank god you guys were on the bus because it was the only thing that convinced me."
"You know you're not gonna be able to keep that up much longer right? You're gonna give into temptation sooner or later. And at the rate you guys are going I'm thinking it's gonna be sooner." Angel teased.
"Well I have to figure out a way to get passed it." she sighed.
"Why?"
"Because I'm trying this whole let's be friends first and take it slow approach." she groaned.
"How's that working out for ya?" Angel laughed.
"Obviously not good!" she said frustrated. "I feel like an addict trying to fight a relapse."
"When was the last time you got some?"
"Let's not even go there." Ashley shook her head laughing.
"It's seriously been that long?"
"Not since me and Ryan broke up."
"Girl you need to stop worrying about being friends, no wonder you’re so tense you're frustrated as hell!" Angel laughed.
"Ya think?" she sighed. "But I've held out this long, what's a little longer. Right?"
"Wrong! I know you well enough to know that temptation will win this battle." Angel said with a chuckle.
"Shut up."
"You're only mad cuz you know I'm right." she smirked.
"Can we talk about something else now?" Ashley said trying to get her mind as far off the topic as possible.
"Ok how's about where we're going tonight." Angel said. "The guys said they were looking for places to go, but I don't know if they found any."
"Well we're only ten minutes from Philly tonight so I'm pretty sure we'll have plenty to choose from."
"We need to go somewhere fun. I want to dance and let loose."
"I hope I have something to wear." Ashley said trying to run through her wardrobe in her head.
"Oh! I have the perfect dress for you to wear. It's new but it would look killer on you." Angel said excitedly. "It's guaranteed to make Nick drool."
"Drool worthy is always good." Ashley laughed. "But are you sure? I don't wanna wear it if you never have before."
"Oh no, you're wearing it. No objections." Angel said as the lights flashed signaling the show would be starting soon. "Come on, let's get out front. This is my last show, I can't miss it."
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After the show everyone made their way back to their hotel to get ready to go out. AJ and Nick had found a club not far from their hotel that was supposed to be one of the more popular dance clubs in Philadelphia.
As Ashley curled her hair in the bathroom mirror Angel walked in carrying the dress she had earlier mentioned with a grin on her face.
"How hot is it?"
"Do you think I can pull that off?" Ashley asked eying the dress nervously.
"Just try it on. I'm sure it will look amazing on you." Angel said handing it to her. She took it and held it up to her body looking at her reflection in the mirror before wiggling into the tightly fitted garment. The dress was an open backed halter style mini that hugged tight to her body giving her a nice shape with its all over bandage seams and v neck. The color was a deep magenta and came well above he knee. As she looked at herself in the mirror she suddenly felt very self-conscious.
"I don't know if I can wear this." she said stepping out of the bathroom trying to pull down the hem on the dress a little more.
"Umm how can you not? You look super hot!" Angel said.
"Its not too short?" she said looking at the dress from behind.
"Definitely not." Angel shook her head. "Once you put on your heels it won't feel as short. Trust me."
"I guess you're right." she said slipping on her black gladiator style heels, giving her an extra four inches in height. Even with the extra height she still barely reached Angel's tall frame. “Why am I so short?” she groaned looking in the mirror.
“You’re not short, you’re fun sized.” Angel teased. “Now come on, the boys are waiting for us.”
“Are you sure I look ok?” Ashley said checking her reflection one last time.
“Don’t let me be the judge of that.” Angel smirked grabbing her hand and pulling her out the door.
The girls made their way to the elevators where Scott was waiting. Angel cleared her throat as they approached.
"Well hello." Scott smirked taking Angels hand and spinning her so he could look her over. "Babe you never fail to take my breath away."
"Aww babe." She smiled and kissed him. "And you never fail to make me smile."
"And you both never fail to make me gag." Ashley joked.
"Oh because you're never gag worthy?" Angel laughed. "I thought you said everyone was ready to go." she turned here attention back to Scott.
"They said they were." He shrugged as a door opened and closed. "Here's AJ."
"Ready to party?" AJ asked approaching the group. "Umm what's that supposed to be?" he said noticing Ashley's dress.
"Umm last I checked it was a dress." she laughed a little.
"And where did the rest of it go?"
"Seriously?"
"You don't think it's a little too short?" he raised a brow in question.
Ashley sighed feeling the self-consciousness come flooding back as she fiddled with her fingers and stared down at the floor.
"Stop making her feel bad." Angel said smacking his arm. "It's not too short and I happen to think she looks awesome."
"I never said she looked bad." AJ said defending himself. He looked over at Ashley and saw the look of doubt on her face. "Sorry. You do look great."
"You're just saying that now cuz you feel bad." she sighed.
"No. I'm saying it because it’s true."
"Sure." she sighed as another door opened. She glanced down the hallway seeing Nick heading in their direction. Her heart jumped into her throat and the butterflies hit her full force. He was in a simple T-shirt with dark ripped jeans and his hair was slightly disheveled, but he looked beyond good to her. At that moment she pushed everyone’s opinions out of her head because his was all that mattered.
"We ready to go now?" AJ said as he closed in on the group.
"I thought everyone was coming." Angel said as they stepped onto the elevator.
"Kevin and Howie went ahead to make sure everything was set up and Brian decided to stay in. You know how he gets when Leigh and Baylee go home, he's not in the best of moods."
"Aww." Ashley slightly frowned. "I feel bad that he'll be all alone."
"He'll be alright. He just wants to take it easy tonight." Nick reassured her with a smile as the elevator reached the ground floor and the doors opened. She smiled just a little as they walked off of the elevator and towards the exit. He hadn't mentioned her outfit yet; maybe he didn't like it either. The nerves came back to her as they made their way to the truck waiting to escort them to the club. The short ride to the club was made in a semi comfortable silence. When they pulled up everyone exited the car, Ashley being the last one out. Nick offered her a hand, helping her out of the truck. Smirking at her as she passed he pulled her back closer to him leaning down to whisper in her ear.
"You look beyond sexy tonight."
She couldn't stop the goose bumps from traveling up her spine as a small smile crept up onto her face. He put his hand on the small of her back as they walked to meet the others at the entrance.
"Why are you smirking?" Angel said with a laugh.
"No reason." she shrugged.
"Mmhmm." Angel shook her head. "How much do you love me?"
"More then I ever thought humanly possible." she joked as the hostess led them to their VIP area where Kevin and Howie were already waiting.
"Party time!" Howie said as they approached.
"Looks like you've already started." Nick laughed commenting on the array of liquors set out on the table before taking a seat and pulling Ashley to sit next to him. "Want something?"
"Surprise me." she smiled.
"How did you manage to get bracelets?" Howie laughed asking Angel and Ashley.
"Haven't you heard?" Angel laughed. "When you’re hot you can get in anywhere."
"I guess that's why you still get carded everywhere we go." AJ joked causing everyone to laugh.
"Thanks guys, you make me feel so special." he jokingly frowned.
"Well you guys better behave." Kevin interjected. "That goes to everyone."
"Relax Kev, it’s your night off dad duty. Just chill out and have a good time." AJ laughed patting him on the shoulder.
"I’m just throwing it out there."
"We'll be good." Ashley gave him a big smile.
"That’s the smile you need to worry about." Nick laughed as he sat back down and handed Ashley a drink.
"Hush! It is not." she shoved him playfully. They sat around for a short while longer, talking and relaxing. As the next song transitioned in Ashley squealed with excitement.
"Oh my god! Angel it's our song!" she said as the newest 50 Cent hit came on. She quickly downed what was left of her drink and grabbed Nick's hand. "We have to go dance."
"You two go, I'm not really the dancing type." he laughed a little.
"You're loss." she shrugged and took Angel's hand, leading her to the dance floor.
"You know she'll make you regret that one right?" Scott said with a laugh as he took a seat next to Nick.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Nick laughed looking at him questionably.
"Just watch you'll see." Scott smirked pointing at the two girls on the dance floor as Nick turned his attention towards them.
Ashley and Angel laughed as they danced with each other in the middle of the dance floor. They found it amusing how easy it was to catch the attention of the guys around them. It didn't take long for a few to attempt to make a move. Usually she would just blow them off but she knew Nick was watching. She smirked at Angel as a guy came up behind her and pulled her towards him. She started grinding her hips against him making sure to look towards Nick giving him a little wink.
"Told you." Scott laughed.
"I'm getting out there." Nick said finishing his drink and heading out to the dance floor. He made his way through the crowd and over towards Ashley. She grinned at him as he got closer, giggling just a bit at the look on his face. He reached his hand out taking hers and pulled her to him wrapping his arm around her waist.
"Hey man! What's up?" the guy said looking at Nick with an evil glare.
"She's with me." he said sternly, the guy taking the hint and backing off.
"I thought you don't dance." she said with a smirk as he pulled her closer and began moving in time with her.
"For you I can make the exception."
"Somebody get jealous?" she laughed a little.
"Shut up." he laughed and leaned in for a kiss. "I know you did it on purpose."
"Who me? Never." she giggled.
"Little miss innocent." he laughed. "More like little miss evil."
"Evil works for me." she shrugged with a smirk.
"Yes it does." he said leaning in to kiss her.
"Nick there's people around." she said pushing him away a little.
"So." he replied with a smirk and kissed her again. She wanted to object but her brain was overpowered by her desire.
"Let's go get another drink." she said slightly breathless pulling away from him as the song came to an end.
They made their way back to the VIP area to find no one there.
"Looks like were all alone." he said mixing the both of them another drink.
"Trying to get me drunk so you can take advantage of me Carter?" she laughed seeing the amount of vodka he mixed in.
"Do I really have to get you drunk for that?" he teased.
"Not really." she said laughing knowing although he was joking it was true. She took the drink from him and pulled him over towards the couch letting him sit first before taking a seat on his lap. "I don't think you know the crazy effect you have on me."
"I don't think you know the crazy effect you have on me." Nick said with a slight laugh, but in all seriousness. They locked eyes for a moment before leaning into a kiss.
"I think it's a deadly combination." she said between kisses.
"Why do you say that?" he raised a brow in question.
She didn't answer with words, rather with a passion filled kiss that told him everything that was running through her mind.
"You speak my language." he laughed as he kissed her again before being interrupted by everyone rejoining them in their VIP area.
"Shot time!" Angel said as a waitress carrying a tray of shots followed her in.
"I guess we'll talk more later." she laughed resting her forehead against his for a moment before sliding herself off his lap to sit next to him as Angel passed out shots.
After a few rounds of shots, some more dancing and another drink Ashley pulled Angel to a quiet corner near the rest rooms.
"What’s up?" Angel laughed at the serious look on Ashley's face.
"Remember when we were thirteen and I told you that I wanted to do it and you didn't talk me out of it?" Ashley said as Angel just looked at her amused. "Can you talk me out of it now?"
"If I thought you would have listened to me then I may have tried harder to talk you out of it, and this time is no different."
"You suck." Ashley pouted.
"Would you listen to me?" she chuckled.
"No, but you could still try!"
"I'll tell you now exactly what I told you then. Just relax don't over think it and do what feels right." Angel said in all seriousness.
"You know you should definitely change your name because you're the little devil on my shoulder." she laughed shaking her head.
"Hey, no one ever said you have to listen to my opinion or take my advice." Angel laughed.
"Yeah cuz that would ever happen." she said as they made their way back over to the VIP area.
"Welcome back beautiful." Nick smirked as she made her way over to the couch he was occupying.
"Where are the others?" she said noticing it was only he and Scott.
"Around." he shrugged taking a sip of his beer. "Why are you so far away?" he laughed reaching his arm out and taking her hand, pulling her closer before moving his arm around her shoulder.
"Better?" she chucked as he nodded and she reached for his beer taking a few swigs before handing it back.
"You can finish it if you want." he said handing it back.
"Thank you." she smiled and took a few more sips before putting it down next to her.
"Are you gonna miss having my sister around?" he asked.
"Yea, but it's not all bad that she's leaving." she said with a slight smile.
"And why is that?"
"Because it gives us more alone time together."
"I like alone time." he smirked and began kissing her neck.
"Your sister's here." she said pushing him away slightly.
"Believe me, they're not paying attention to us." he said nudging his head in their direction. She turned her head to see Angel and Scott engaged in some heavy lip locking.
"But what if someone else comes back in?" she said glancing at the entryway.
"So?" he shrugged and began kissing her neck again. She tried to fight her desire, but she could feel herself getting lost in their growing passion more and more each second that passed.
"So...why don't we get out of here?" she said as he took a moment to pull away. He read her thoughts like a book and couldn't stop the small smirk from forming on his lips as he gave her a quick peck.
"Don't have to ask me twice." Nick laughed getting up from the couch and grabbing her hand.
"Eager beaver shouldn't we tell someone we're leaving?" she laughed as he led her through the tightly packed crowd to the entrance.
"They'll figure it out." he shrugged as they made it outside and to the side lot where their trucks were waiting. He opened the door and helped her to climb in and pulled the door shut behind him immediately pulling her into a deep kiss. Before they even knew it they had pulled up in font of the hotel. Ashley took a moment to catch her breath and smooth out her hair before they got out of the truck. Nick took her hand as they began walking towards the entrance. She was hesitant for a second but at the moment she only had one thing on her mind. She leaned into him and gave him a little smirk as he leaned down slightly to whisper in her ear.
"Why don't we really give them something to talk about?" he said as they walked though the large glass doors leading into the hotel. Taking his hint she wrapped her arms around his neck as he pulled her close to him and leaned in kissing her roughly. He pushed her back against the cold marble wall in-between the elevators and ran his hands down her sides resting them on her hips. She unexpectedly let a slight moan escape her lips as he pulled away when the bell dinged and the elevator doors opened. He flashed a little smirk at the bystanders before pulling her onto the elevator and letting the doors close.
"I have a feeling I'll be one of the most hated girls in America by tomorrow morning." she laughed as she pushed the button to their floor. "But right now I could care less." she said wrapping her arms around him once more as she began kissing along his jaw line and neck.
"Can this elevator move any faster?" he groaned.
"Relax babe." she couldn't help but giggle.
"I can't, you have no idea what you do to me."
"I think I have some idea." she smirked rubbing her leg against the bulge in his pants.
"God I hate you right now." he laughed as the elevator finally reached their floor and the doors opened. He grabbed her hand and quickly made his way down the hall towards his room. When he reached the door he let go of her hand and fumbled for his wallet looking for his room key.
"Let me help you with that." she laughed taking the wallet from him and removing the key.
He took the opportunity to pay her back for her torture in the elevator. He wrapped his arms around her waist from behind and pushed himself against her. Moving her hair to the side he began kissing her neck. Taken by surprise she almost dropped the key, recovering it quickly and swiping it to unlock the door. The green light flashed and before she knew it Nick pushed the door open and pulled her right back into his arms. He backed her into the wall letting the door slam shut as he caught her lips in a fiery kiss.
"Bed." she managed to mumble in between kisses. Nick just nodded and ran his hands down to the back of her thighs lifting her and carrying her over to the bed, never breaking the kiss. She pulled him down on top of her as she lay back onto the bed.
"Are you sure about this?" Nick asked breathlessly as she began tugging his shirt upwards. She pulled away from him and looked deep into his eyes.
"More then anything." she reassured him.
"But I thought you wanted to take it slow." he said, his mind momentarily taking control over his growing passion.
"Then go slow, but I need you." she said not breaking her eye contact. He couldn't help but smirk at her remark as he leaned in and began kissing her neck as he slid the straps to her dress off her shoulders. Goosebumps covered her body as he slid the dress down and tossed it to the side. He took a moment to study her before leaning in to kiss her.
"Tonight’s all about you." he whispered in her ear as the goose bumps covered her body once more and he pulled her into another passion filled kiss.
Author's Chapter Notes:
enjoy :) if you arent following me on twitter i took a short hiatus, its just been a very busy summer, but i fully intend on keeping this story going and updating more frequently....i hope you guys are still with me and still want to follow along!
