"Oh, hey", Ally looked at me awkwardly. "I'm sorry, I'll come later." She closed the door and left. Thank goodness, Asher left before she saw us together. I can't believe Asher came all the way to my room just to tell me not to talk to Taylor. If he thinks I'm going to follow every word that he says, he can very well go to hell. There's no way I'll stop talking to Taylor. 

I walked to my closet and took out a pair of shorts and my favorite sponge bob shirt. Once I was done, I made my way downstairs. 

"Hey." I said to Ally. 

"You want some pizza?" She asked putting a slice on a plate. 

"Yep, I'm starving." She handed me the plate and walked to the couch. Something's wrong. Normally Alicia is not so quiet.

"Ally, you okay?" I took a seat next to her. She looked at me with uncertainty in her eyes before putting her plate on the table and turned to face me.

"You know, I know what happened." She grabbed one of my hands. Oh shoot! She knows that Asher was here. 

"Wh-What? What happened?" I tried to play dumb. Gosh, I so was not in the mood to accept what happened upstairs. 

"Hey, it's alright." She squeezed my hand tightly. "It happens, you know. There's no need to be ashamed." Damn!

"But how did you know?" I asked. Well, there was no point in hiding now.

"I saw your face. When I entered, you were all pink and your hair was so disheveled. It doesn't take a genius to figure out what happened in there." She laughed. "Besides, many girls do that you know. I understand there's no one in your life, and you feel alone, so it's totally alright to do that, you know." Many girls do that? Many girls do what? What is she talking about?

"Um, Ally, I don't understand, many girls do what?" I asked trying to figure out what she was trying to say. 

"Oh, Emmy, don't play dumb. I know you were fingering yourself inside there." She smiled, nodding her head. WHAT?!! "You know, it's fine. I'm not going to judge you for that." She went on.

"Woah, Ally, wait!" I removed my hand from her grasp. "I- I was not pleasuring myself inside." I whispered, afraid that someone might hear me. Ally's face changed from a normal one to a shocked one. 

"What?" 

"I was not fingering myself in my room." I repeated myself, very slowly.

"But but, you were all pink, I mean your cheeks were flushed and your hair was in all the places." She ran her hand in her hair. "But if you were not doing that, what happened inside? Why were you so shocked?"

"Asher happened." I replied. Damn. Here I wanted to hide everything, now I'm obliged to unveil what happened inside. I nearly laughed at Ally's expressions. She had shock written all over her face. 

"What? Asher was inside?" She asked, stunned. "So, was he the one fingering you, huh?" She wiggled her eyebrows.

"Gosh, no Ally." I slapped her arm. "We were not doing anything sexual." 

"So, what happened?" She asked confusedly. 

I had to tell her everything from the start to finish and by the end Ally was about to jump on the couch.

"Damn woman, you had Alexander's High sexiest guy in your room and you let him leave without doing anything? If I was in your place, I would have dragged to bed and would have my way with him." She sighed dreamily. Typically Ally!

"Oh, shut up Ally." I took a piece of my pizza.

"You know what," she chewed her piece of pizza before continuing, "I think he's jealous of your friendship with Taylor." She said her mouth full of pizza.

I nearly chocked on hearing this, "Are you out of your mind, Ally?" I asked incredulously.

"No, but really, why would a guy come to your room and force you to stop talking to another guy?" She munched on her food.

"He forced me because he likes to control everyone. Even when we were in kindergarten, he would control me. That's why I hate him so much." I replied back.

"Oh, I would love to have a guy who controls me, especially in bed!" She said excitedly.

I shook my head at her thoughts. Even till now, I can't believe how Ally and I ended up being best friends. She's the very crude and straightforward type of person while I'm the shy one. I however could not imagine my life without her. 

"So, you staying for the night?" I asked her. She simply nodded her head since she was so concentrated in whatever movie going on. 

Me on the other hand, everytime I tried to focus on the movie, my mind drifted to Asher and to what Ally said. Was he really jealous of Taylor? No, I don't think so. He's the control freak and a beast! There's no way he'd be jealous of my friendship with Taylor. 

After two movies and lots of ice cream, we believed that it was time to go to bed even if I didn't want to go to bed. My parents were still not here and we took this as an opportunity to go to bed very late at night. 

I had to drag Ally to bed since she was already snoring on the couch. Damn this girl can be very heavy! 

Once I put her to bed, I walked to my window to take some fresh air. From where I was standing, I could see Asher's room and noticed that his lights were off. Even his car was not here. Where could he be during such late hours? Well, who cares anyway. He must be at a girl's, screwing her. I closed my window and went to bed next to Ally. 

*

Morning came to early and Ally kept shaking me up in my sleep. 

"Go away, Ally." I moaned and covered my head with my pillow. 

"I'd love to go away but it's seven thirty and we need to get to school at eight." She snapped back making me jump. Shoot! I'm late. 

Hastily, I went to the bathroom and did my morning routine before getting ready.

"I took out some clothes for you. Wear them, then we'll leave." Ally said, putting her make up on. 

"Um, Ally, it's a skirt. You know I never wear skirts to go to school." I told her, holding the skirt in front of her.

"Oh, come on Emmy, grow up. You've got sexy legs, it's time to flaunt them." She waved her hand at me brushing me off. 

"Okay, ma'am." I replied and wore it without further discussions. 

Once I was done, Alicia and I quickly went downstairs. 

"Oh, hey darling." My mom hugged me and said her hello to Alicia. "You come home early today, sweety, we'll be having some guests tonight for dinner. You are also invited Alicia, dear." 

"I'd love to come Mrs Stinson, but I'll be going out with my parents tonight. But thanks for asking." Alicia replied back. 

"Oh, that's totally fine, sweety. You're welcome anytime, anyways. Have fun at school, girls." 

Alicia is like a second daughter to my mom. She loves her dearly. We both took an apple and made our way to Alicia's car and drove to school. 

Thank goodness, the bell hadn't ring or else, we'd be in for a detention. Very quickly, we went to our lockers and took out our books for the first two periods. Shit, maths. Let me tell you that I hate maths with a burning passion. Maths is like mental abuse to humans. 

"Hey girls." We both turned Taylor. Oh boy, he was looking good in that ripped jeans and white shirt. Even if he wore simple clothes, he was still looking really handsome.

"Hey Taylor." Both of us said in unison. 

"You're looking great in that skirt, Emberly." My stomach flipped. Taylor just complimented me. Oh gosh!

"Th-thanks." I replied shyly. 

"You know Taylor, she didn't want to wear this skirt, I had to force her." Alicia always needs to take the credit. 

"Thank God you forced her, she looks beautiful." I blushed at words and dropped my gaze to the floor. "Anyways, I need to go, I have class." Taylor said, leaving for his class. 

"Aww, I think wittle Taylor has a wittle cwush on wittle Emberly." Ally said in a baby voice. 

I was about to smack her when I saw Asher's gang just in front of my locker. They weren't doing anything but talking among themselves. However, what stunned me was that Asher was not present and this is not their usual place to hang out. Anyways, not my problem. 

Four periods were over, and it was now time for lunch. Taylor, Alicia and I sat on our usual table but what shocked me even more was that today, Asher's gang did not sit with the popular girls but they chose a table just in front of ours. What the hell is going on, today?

I could not focus on whatever topic was being discussed between Ally and Taylor because, once in a while I could feel their eyes on me. Gosh, even when Asher is not present, he makes sure his presence is made felt by his friends. 

*

Thank goodness, school was over for today. When I thought I could go home and relax, I realised that I had this stupid dinner for which I had to get ready. Damn! And I don't even know who's coming.

Ten minutes later, I reached home and my parents were already here. Wow, this is the first time I come home and they are present.

"Honey, you're home." My mom kissed me on my forehead. It was smelling so damn good here.

"Yeah, you cooking something?" I went into the kitchen to see my dad with an apron. 

"Yep, a full meal for the guests, lasagna, roasted chicken and chili." Mom replied while putting the lasagna in the oven. 

"Oh, but who's coming by the way?" I took an apple from the basket of fruits.

"Well since your dad was recently promoted as Senior Executive, he thought it would be better to invite the CEO and his family over for dinner as a thank you." Mom said smiling at dad. 

"Oh, okay." I chewed on my apple.

"And sweety, I bought you a new dress. Please wear it for today's dinner. In fact, you should start getting ready. They'll be here at six." Mom said. Shoot! It was already four thirty. I don't have time.

Hastily I went upstairs, took a shower and started to get ready. I looked at the strapless blood red dress on my bed. It was so beautiful and fine. I was scared to wear it, afraid that I might drop something on it. Never in my life I had ever worn such a beautiful dress. If my mom has bought this dress for me, then this dinner was very meaningful to her. 

I quickly wore the dress and looked at my reflection in the mirror. The girl in front of me had exactly the same features as me but looked more beautiful and more confident. Losing no time, I wore my heels and did my make up. I kept the make up minimal for two reasons. Number one, I don't know how to wear make up properly and number two I did not have enough time because I hear the bell going off. Shoot, they were here.

I took a last glance at myself and made my way downstairs. Once I reached there, I had hoped that I did not come at all. In front of me was Asher Colton and his family. Shoot! So his dad was my dad's CEO and my neighbour! If I knew that Asher would be here today, I would have made up some excuse not to come to this stupid dinner. Damn!

Asher did not notice me, he was too busy talking to my Mom. However, he looked really handsome with his black suit and combed hair. He looked charming as well as dangerous. 

Since he had not seen me yet, I took the opportunity to get away from here but at that very moment my Mom decided to call me to meet them. Yay, me!

Asher's eyes snapped towards me, making me stand still and he smiled crookedly at me. That jerk! 

"Come and meet our guests, dear." My mom ordered.

"S-sure." I walked as slowly as I could but eventually reached where they were standing.

"Hello Mr and Mrs Colton." I said politely. 

"Hello dear." Mrs Colton, a very beautiful woman with blue eyes came forward and hugged me. "You look very gorgeous, you know that?" I blushed at her statement.

"Thank you." I said softly. 

"Asher, you won't compliment this young lady?" Mrs Colton scolded Asher. 

"Of course, mom, I was about to say how beautiful she looks in this dress." Asher said, staring directly into my eyes, making my stomach churn.

"You look absolutely stunning." Asher took my right hand and brought it to his lips. I blushed crimson at his actions.

"Okay," My mom clapped to get everyone's attention. "Dinner is served, shall we go?"

"Sure." Everyone replied before going to the living room and taking a seat. 

Dad sat on the head chair, while Mom sat on the opposite end. Mr and Mrs Colton sat next to each other and opposite them were Asher and I. Isn't this perfect?! Note the sarcasm.

Mom served everyone dinner and adults being adults started talking about work. Wow, so interesting. 

I was making as if I was eating the lasagna when in reality I was just moving the lasagna with my fork just to give the impression that I was eating when suddenly I felt a warm hand touch my bare thigh, rubbing it up and down. 

I looked to my right and saw that Asher was acting completely normal. I tried to remove his hand from my thigh, but he gripped it tighter making me squeeze my legs together. Damn me for wearing such a short dress! 

"So, Emberly, how's school? I hear that you and Asher share some classes together?" Mrs Colton asked. Damn it! With due respect ma'am how am I supposed to answer to your question when your stupid son is distracting me with his hand on my thigh? This was what I wanted to say but opted for a better answer.

"Well, school is okay and Asher, Asher," Shoot! His hand moved further on my thighs near my panties. He was slowly moving his fingers back and forth the material of my panties making me grip his hand hard, preventing him from doing so, but he was accepting none of my attempts. "Asher is in my, my class." I smiled at her mom. I glared at Asher and all he could do was smile mockingly at me, still rubbing his fingers  on the material. 

However, no matter how much I deny, it felt somewhat good. Part of me wanted Asher to move my panties and insert his fingers inside me. Stop! This is bad Emmy, this is not what you should be thinking right now. You're in front of your parents for God's sake! Oh my gosh, for once, my inner voice is right. 

I immediately stoop up and took my plate as an excuse to go to the kitchen. "I'll be right back." I told my family and Mr and Mrs Colton before leaving the living room.

I rushed to the kitchen and took a deep breath. What would have happened if I had not stood up? Would Asher have continued what he started? Would I have liked it? Would I--

"You look good in this dress." I heard Asher say behind me. I could feel his warmth. He was close, really close to me. 

I turned to face him and was about to slap him when he grabbed my wrist in his, stopping me immediately. 

"What you did back there was wrong Asher. Don't you dare do this again to me. I'm not one of your bimbos, get it!" I snapped at him. 

"But you liked it." Was all he said, before he moved his face to my neck and sniffed me as if he was a dog. 

"No, I did not." I tried to sound sure of myself. 

"Then, why were you so wet?" He looked straight at me. 

"Just shut up Asher and leave me." I wriggled against him. 

"Do you think I'll let you leave like this when you're looking as sexy as fuck, Emberly? No, darling." He replied moving his hand all over my waist down to my thighs. 

"I want you to listen carefully to what I'm going to tell you, okay." He whispered sexily in my hear. "Okay?" He asked again. 

I nodded at him. I don't know why, I did not seem to have the willpower to say no to whatever he was telling me. 

"I want you to wear this dress the first time I fuck you." He said softly in my ear and slowly rubbed the material of my panties, just like he was doing before. I tried to break my gaze away from him, but it was impossible for me to do it. I wanted to fight him for doing this to me, but was unable to do so. What the hell is happening to me?!

"Tell me yes." He ordered.

"Yes." I mumbled quietly. 

I felt Asher move my hair to one side and started to drop feather like kisses on my neck making me move my neck to give him better access. I had to bite my lips to prevent myself from moaning.

"I can't wait for the day when I'll take you to bed, slowly spread you legs apart and be inside you for hours and hours. I can't wait to hear you scream my name over and over again. I want you to be sore for several days that you can't even sit down." Asher wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me dangerously close to him making me gasp.

"Asher," I was breathing heavily since he was still teasing me by rubbing his fingers back and forth my panties. Part of me wanted him to insert his fingers inside me and part of me hated myself for wanting such a thing. 

"Yes, Emberly, what do you want?" Asher said completely unfazed by whatever was happening right now. 

"Asher, I--"

"Asher, Emberly, where are you?" I heard my mom call out making me move away from Asher and I got our from this trance in which I was in. 

"Ye-yes, mom, w-we're coming." I replied back, running my hand through my hair. 

"Look, Asher, you need to stop whatever you're doing." I put a hand on his chest. 

"But the problem darling, you like everything that I do to you." He retorted back, with smugness in his voice. "You should be thankful that your mom called, or else, I'd be finger fucking you right now." My eyes widened at his response. He's not even shy to say such words in front on me. 

"No, I'm not shy." He said. I said that aloud? "Yes, you did." He laughed at me.

He once more pulled me into him and whispered in my ear, "Tomorrow, you wear a dress to come to school. I won't take no for an answer or else you'll regret it."

"What? But why?" I asked confusedly. 

"That's for me to know and you to find out, nerd." He winked at me. "See you tomorrow, kitten. And don't you dare wear jeans." Asher warned me.

Saying that, he left the kitchen and went in the living room, while I was here, ready to pull my hair at his words. 

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I know you have been waiting impatiently for Chapter 4, so here it is.

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Love you all

Ina