Chapter 3~ The Horrible Past Can Be A Bitch

Danielle's POV~

Luke called over Calum, Michael, and Ashton. God! How did he meet them? They better not use him. Like how they used me. I can't believe how stupid I was for thinking that Ashton actually loved me. Okay, now your probably thinking, what the freck are you talking about? Well to answer your question, I use to date Ashton, but only to find out that he was only using me to join his band. We would practice everyday and we were actually really good, but Ashton didn't really love me. He knew that I would do anything to make him happy. He took advantage of our relationship and once I figured it out, goodbye relationship. The worst part is, I left my brothers to be part of Ashton's band. I had to beg my brothers to let me back into the band. Ashton's band wasn't the same without me so I guess they broke up the band, but stayed friends. Now I stick with my brothers and Midnight Cries. Once I saw who it was, I had to leave. I got up and walked the out of the cafeteria. I started crying once no one could see me. Ali had caught up to me and tried to comfort me, but I pushed her off. I ran to the bathroom and hid in one of the stalls. I heard Ali come in. "Dani. I know you're in here. Don't let Ashton win. Show him you're stronger than him." Ali said. "How? He knows that I can't stand to be around him. Just looking at him, makes me want to..." I couldn't finish my sentence. I hate thinking of what he makes me want to do to him. But Alison's right. I can't let Ashton control my life. I need to stand up to him. And I'm going to start today. I walked out of the stall, wiped my eyes, and reapplied my mascara. I huffed and looked over at Ali. "Ready?" she asked. "Ready as I'll ever be." I assure her. We walked out of the bathroom and headed back to the cafeteria.

I felt my confidence rise every step we took to the cafeteria. Oh Ashton Irwin. You have no idea what's coming for ya.

Luke's POV~

What do I do? Tell the guy that could possibly be my new band mate that I like his ex-girlfriend or lie straight to their faces? Maybe have him hate you or lose their trust on the first day? What is worst- My thought was interrupted by Ashton saying something. "What are you doing here?" he asked in an annoyed voice. "What? I'm not allowed to sit with my friend?" the person questioned. I finally looked up to see Ali and Dani. I was shocked. Dani came and sat down next to me. I gave her a concerned look, but she gave me a confident smile back, so I wasn't really worried for her as much as I was before. Danielle and Ashton must've had a bad break up cause their eyes haven't left each other since Danielle and Alison sat down with us. "So. Luke what do you have next?" Calum asked. I shrugged. "I don't remember. Dani what do we have?" I asked trying to take way the tension everyone felt and to take Danielle's eyes off Ashton. "We have english." she said with her gaze still on Ash. "Oh. You two have fourth period together?" Michael asked. "No. We third, fourth, fifth and sixth together. To be correct." Danielle said as she sat back still with her eyes locked on Ashton. The bell rang and this means Danielle and Ashton could stop their staring contest finally. Everyone got up threw their trash away. We all walked our separate ways when Ashton yelled from across the cafeteria, "See you after school Luke." I turned my head around and gave him a salute.

I could see Danielle was thinking of something. She was deep in thought. "What did Ash mean he'll see you after school?" she asked out of the blue. "I'm going to audition to be in their band they're starting." I said. "Even though I oppose to you doing that, good luck and be careful. Don't let Ashton fill your head with nonsense. Like what he did to me ok?" she asked. I nodded. We walked downstairs to the english room and sat down in two empty seats next to each other.

Danielle's POV~

I swear, if Ash hurts Luke he'll have me to deal with. When we got to class, our teacher, Mr. Leon got there early. As soon as the bell rang, he took attendance. "Ok. Class. Today you will be changing seats." he said. There were the groans and the occasional squeaks of joy as everyone picked up their things. Mr. Leon called out the students' names when he pointed at a desk. "Ok in row five starting from the back is Danielle, Nick, Daisy, and then Alyssa. Then in row six starting from the back is Will, then Luke, McKenzie, and last Danica." Luke sat down and turned around to look at me. He smiled and I smiled back. "Danielle and Luke." Mr. Leon called us. We both jumped a little and our gazes landed on Mr. Leon. "Please pay attention." he said. We both nodded and Mr. Leon turned his back to us. Luke turned his head back around to look at me and I mouthed 'busted' to him. He smiled again. "Ok class. You guys have a project that is due next Friday. You will have to make a poster board of an author about their life and what type of work that person did.You can work alone or with a partner. If you are going to work with a partner, find that person now. You can start working on it now." Mr. Leon said. I guess Luke and I were thinking the same thing, cause once Mr. Leon let us find our partners, Luke and I ran to each other. "Alright Hemmings. Do you know any authors?" I asked. He shrugged and stood there in "deep thought".

I hope you're catching my sarcasm with him being in "deep thought".

*~*~*~ The Rest of the Period and A Whole Period Later*~*~*~

Crap. Now I have to see the guy I don't want to see. Ashton and I have history together. And Ali told me we were switching seats. So I may have to sit next to that dirtbag. And Mrs. Rodney knows Ashton and I can't stand each other, so she may put us next to each other to try and get us to like each other. Which will probably fail. Epically. Luke and I got to class, only for me to see Ashton sitting in my seat. Luke started talking to an student and I walked over to him. "What the hell are you doing seating in my seat?" I whispered only loud enough for Ashton to hear. "I saw the seating chart all ready. Mrs. Rodney put us next to each other. We need to show her that we are friends." he said. "Fine this time only." I groan out. Mrs. Rodney came over to us. "Ashton. Danelle. How are you two?" she asked with a smile on her face. "Good. We were just talking about how we hope we get to sit next to each other so we can talk the whole period." I say as I wrap my arms around his wrist giving him a sideways hug. Mrs. Rodney smiled then started laughing while shaking her head. "Do you guys think I was born yesterday? I know you two are faking this so called "friendship". So I hope you two enjoy sitting next to each other for the rest of the year." she said then walked back to her desk. I immediately took my arms away from Ash. He flung his arms in the air and dropped them. "Great. Now I have to see your face." he said annoyed. I scoffed. "Don't think I want to see yours. I hate it as much as you hate mine." I said. The bell rung and Mrs. Rodney gave us our new seats. You already know I have to sit next to Ashton in the fourth row. Luke has to sit in the second row so we would have a hard time trying to talk without being caught. "Okay guys. You have a project due in two weeks so I give all those who have Mr. Leon for english time to do your projects. You have to make a powerpoint about a U.S. president after the Civil War. You may work with a partner except Ashton and Danielle. You two will HAVE to work together or get an F on the assignment. You may start now." Mrs. Rodney said and sat back down at her desk. Ashton and I both groaned at the same time. Is Mrs. Rodney trying to ruin my life? I turned to him. "Don't think I'm doing all the work you sleazebag." I growl. I looked over at Luke and he was with the student he was talking to earlier once we got into the classroom. Good. One less thing I have to worry about. God. I sound like a mother. "Whatever. Let's just get this over with so you and I can go back to not having to talk to each other. And don't call me a sleazebag. You weren't calling me that when we were dating." he said. "Well, that was before I found out your were a huge ass sleazebag. Just don't bring up our relationship and we should be fine for this project." I say. Mrs. Rodney must have been listening to our conversation and walked over to us. "Oh. And you two will be partners on every class assignment and project until you two are truly friends or until the end of the school year. It's up to you two." she whispered. She walked away and Ashton and I groaned again. Damn it. Mrs. Rodney can really be a bitch at times. And this one is of those times.

So guess whose school year was just ruined? All bright signs and arrows point over at me.

A/N

Hey guys so I'm hoping you like the story so far. I feel like the last few chapters have been lame, but don't worry the chapters are going to get much better. The drama will get better, the romance will be hotter, and the stakes will be higher. Relationships will almost crumble and some will be starting between people you wouldn't expect. So please stick around until the end.

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