Ash's pov

Standing by my locker, I stared at my reflection in the small mirror that was on the inside of my locker.

"Is there anything good about me?" I mumbled quietly to myself as I poked my cheek.

"Hey," a deep voice greeted from behind me. The unforgettable voice made me freeze immediately.

He's talking to me. Oh my God, he's actually talking to me. I need my best friend to be here so she can tell me what to do. Oh wait, she wouldn't know what to do either.

I spun around to face Derick Brown, the most absolutely gorgeous dude at Lakeview High, or probably the whole district.

Not that I've ever talked to him or interacted with him whatsoever, but I'm sure he's nice...kind of.

Yeah, sure, he's a player, but I wouldn't mind getting played by my crush since fourth grade if it meant being able to be with him.

His body is very muscular (he has amazing arms, oh my God, like, veins) and has a not really noticeable Italian accent. His hair is a dark shade of auburn (naturally) and golden, tan skin (also, very natural).

Any who, he stares at me with his hands in his grey sweatpants' pockets. He can even rock sweatpants, wow.

Wait, we're allowed to wear sweatpants to school?

"Hey, what's up?" I was barely even able to get the words out. "Nothing, I was wondering if you'd let me take you out tonight." He did that thing where his head was tilted down, but he was still staring up at me.

My eyes widened, I was shocked and I could feel butterflies swarming my stomach.

Unless it was that icecream I ate earlier.

"Um, well, y-" I was interrupted as I turned around, only to have a locker slammed into my face.

"Ow! What the fucking fuck shit fuckity!" I shouted as I held onto my nose. "Is it bad, it's bad isn't it?" I asked Derick as I spun around.

He raised an eyebrow. "That's a lot of blood. And I think your nose is broken, you should go to the nurse." He answered.

I nodded. "You're right, when- what time, and where?" I asked.

"The Palace, a-at seven o'clock sharp." He replied. "Yeah, okay thanks. See you there." I waved goodbye before rushing to the nurse's office.

Later...

"Adore, Adore, you will not believe what I'm about to tell you!" I shouted at the top of my lungs from across the crowded school halls, nearly tripping over my own feet as I ran towards my best friend, Adore.

My best friend, Adore Brooks, is the most beautiful teenage girl I, and probably everyone else, has ever seen. If you disagree with me you're lying. She has beautiful, long, naturally dark brown hair, curves in all the right places, dark, caramel skin, and the most beautiful eyes ever.

Don't even get me started on her personality, she is a huge softie and a sweetheart with the biggest heart ever. She might seem like the kind of girl to have guys chasing after her twenty-four seven, and they do, but she's only dated a few dudes. She said, and I quote, "I don't have time for that shit."

Now, she immediately slams her locker shut and looks at me with excitement and confusion. "What happened to y-"

"That's a story for another time, but guess the fuck what?"

"What is it, what is it, what is it?!" She squealed.

"Derick asked me out, me!" I replied. Her eyes widened and her lips stretched into a bright smile, showing off her pearly whites.

"Finally!" She nearly shouted, earning a few glances from students walking by. "Where are y'all going?" She asked, adjusting her backpack strap. "The Palace, at seven o'clock sharp." I replied.

She raised her eyebrows, surprised. "That place is expensive as hell. My grandparents took me there two years ago for my birthday and they thought it tasted like horse shit. I thought it was really good though, hm. I guess old people have weird tastebuds." She shrugged.

I laughed out loud, her smiling in response. "Well, I'm coming to your place after school so we can doll you up. In the meantime, gotta get to class." She hugged me goodbye before wandering off to class.

"Love you!" I shouted from across the hall. "Love you more!" She replied, blowing me a kiss and waving before disappearing around the corner.

The piercing, annoying bell rang, echoing in the halls as I cursed to myself under my breath, making crazy cussing combinations as I speed walked to class, knowing I'll be late.

I'm Ashlyn Crute, socially awkward with blonde hair and pale skin. I'm known at school for being a total geek and weird, but "the good weird" as I've been told. I don't have many friends because I'm too busy watching Netflix or reading fan-fiction.

I enjoy singing, dancing, acting, reading, writing, eating, bathing, biting my nails, listening to music, obsessing over hot celebrities like Rihanna because she is hot and my woman-crush-everyday and if you disagree with me I will fight you, and many more. I think I'm pretty good at all these hobbies as well.

Anyways, I sit in the last period of school daydreaming about my date tonight. It's my first date ever, and I hope it's as amazing as books make it sound. Imagine this, I'm wearing a pound of good looking makeup and my hair in soft, bouncy curls. I'm wearing, my best dress, Derick in a sexy suit that makes his muscles look amazing.

Like, y'all, lady boners over here.

Don't imagine the lady boner part. Any who, Derick takes me by my hand, opens the door for me, pulls out my chair for me, and maybe even gives me a peck on the lips.

My first ever kiss with Derick Brown.

I sighed at the thought, doodling hearts and smily faces in my notebook. Maybe even after that, we'll go on multiple dates, and eventually be a couple.

Ashlyn Brown. I smiled to myself like a perv.

Minutes later, the bell rang and I gathered my belongings in a swift motion, rushing to where Adore and I usually meet up after school. We drove to my place, blasting Ariana Grande's song Higher, because I was on cloud nine today.

Later...

"Girl, you seriously need to do some shopping, no offense." Adore muttered as she rummaged through my closest, throwing all of the clothes that don't impress her on the floor.

"None taken," I sighed, "Can you at least throw the clothes at the top of the closet?" I groaned, realizing that I'll have to clean all of it up.

She rolled her eyes as she threw a shoe over her shoulder, me barely dodging it. Her eyes widened as she bit on her bottom lip, pulling out a dress that caught her eye.

She showed it to me, waving it around and flipping it over to view it. I shook my head and took the dress from her.

It was a short, tight dress, looking way too classy for me because I was supposed to wear it to some wedding last year but decided not too. The dress was a v-neck, which really made my boobs pop out. Well, my cleavage, and it squished my boobs and I hated it.

I put it back in the closet, still shaking my head. "Ain't wearin' that, nuh-uh." I had a bitter expression resting on my face.

"Yeah, you are." She grabbed it and threw it at me. "Here," she grabbed her backpack and pulled out a pair of black heels.

"Is that why we made a pit-stop at your place?" I asked with an eyebrow raised. She nodded and gently placed them on the bed.

"Please, please be careful with them. They were really expensive and they're my favorite. Watch out for puddles and dog shit. Or any shit- just- be careful." She smiled awkwardly afterwards.

I nodded, "I will, I promise." I assured. She clasped her hands together. "Good, now let's doll you up."

Later...

"All done." Adore announced proudly two hours later as she spun my chair around to face the mirror, just like in the movies.

I stared at my reflection in awe, studying every inch of my face as I raised my hand to touch it.

"Don't touch your face." She shook her head as she kept her eyes on her progress. I lowered my hand in shame.

"Alright, get dressed." She sighed and ushered me towards the bathroom with my dress and shoes.

Seconds later, I walked out with my dress and heels on, Adore's eyes widening.

"You look hot." She commented. I fake giggled and spun around. "I know right?" I attempted a dramatic hair flip, but my hair was in a fancy bun.

"Alright, it's almost seven, you ready?" She asked, almost as nervous as I was. I nodded, taking a deep breath.

"He told me he'll meet me there, can you give me a ride?" I asked, clutching onto my handbag.

"Duh." She replied, smiling as we went outside and got in the car, driving off to The Palace.

Even later-er...

"Thanks Adore, I'll tell you how everything goes." I said, stepping out of the car. She blew a kiss, sending me a smile. "I'm so excited, have fun bud." She wiggled her fingers goodbye at me before driving off.

I took a deep breath, throwing on a prepared and determined smile before walking to the entrance, where I would meet Derick inside.

I felt my legs tremble, standing before the restaurant, frozen in place. I took another deep breath before taking one step forward.

Before I could enter the place, I look up to see two familiar boys wave at me, before lifting and flipping a big bucket upside down towards me.

A second flew by before I was covered in sticky, green, goo, all over.

I gasped in shock, frozen in place and unsure of what to do.

I looked around, barely being able to snap my head towards Derick, who was walking up to me with a brunette by his side.

The brunette laughed, staring directly at me as she did so. I could feel tears stinging in my eyes.

"Hello, Ashlyn." Derick smirked. He looked at me, head-to-toe and gave a thumbs up to the two boys on the roof, who were laughing hysterically.

He walked closer to me, wearing the suit I had imagined, his dark auburn hair slicked back with gel.

"You really thought you could get a date? Especially one with me? I always knew you liked me but, I'm glad the feeling isn't mutual." He laughed.

It was sexy and I hated it.

I was angry, disappointed and naive. But mostly angry. So I did the first thing that came to mind.

I kneed him, as hard as I could, directly where the sun ain't shining.

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