Ashley's POV:
Harry was on the BBQ wearing a chef’s hat while Liam constantly said “Don’t touch that Louis that’s hot!” and stuff like that when Louis got in-patient about the food. Niall sat on a deck-chair with Zayn scoffing a bag of Doritos while Zayn tapped away on his IPhone, I sat next to Niall and took out my phone texting Faye asking her if she wanted to come over later as I’m sure Harry wouldn’t mind one bit.
“I’m gonna go see what the hell Ellie’s taking so long to do in there”
Zayn said with a slight smile aimed at Niall.
“I’d knock first, or else they’ll be trouble”
I informed him he just laughed and said “I’ve got this one babe” and walked off, he’s such a flirt.
Niall offered me a Dorito but I refused it. Louis turned to us his mouth a perfect O shape.
“Nialler, DID I JUST SEE WHAT I THINK I SAW?”
He asked in awe at us.
“What?”
I asked confused.
“Niall just offered to share his crisps with you, OH MY GEE WAD!”
Niall just shook his head hiding a smile and I laughed at Louis’ stupid reaction. Zayn appeared a few minutes later with Ellie by his side, looking on top of the world.
“Zayn! GUESS WHAT? Nialler offered to share his crisps with Ashley!”
Zayn gasped and looked at us then he took out his IPhone and held it up, I didn’t realised what he was doing until Niall put his arm around me and stuck his thumb up at the camera as I hid my face with a pillow, a few moments later my phone buzzed with a tweet, Zayn had tweeted the picture.
Nialler and the one person he will actually share his food with, something’s going on…
I shook my head at Zayn as he laughed and so did Niall.
“We’re having a party tonight you know”
Niall leaned in and said to me quietly.
By this time Harry was still on the BBQ while Louis continued to whine at when it was going to be ready and Liam scolded him, Zayn and Ellie were playing catch so it was just me and Niall, no problem, I like Niall, he’s pretty sweet.
“We are?”
I said raising an eye-brow at him. My phone buzzed with a text from Faye.
From: Faye Edmunds-Sure, I’ll ring you in a bit? Has Harry said anything about me?;p
Okay, Niall says they’re having a party tonight, so bring your stuff and get ready with me? ;) And that’s strictly between me and Harold, just look nice, for Harry;)!
I tilted my phone away as Niall attempted to read my texts, he pouted.
“No girly talk for me then?”
His beautiful blue eyes looked straight into mine; you should really stop this now Ashley.
“Nope, sorry Nialler”
I said popping the P.
From: Faye Edmunds; Aw Ashley you let down! You’re telling me later! Okay, what are you wearing? Semi-Formal or what?
“Please just let me see”
Niall pleaded.
“No!”
I said wagging a finger at him and tilting the screen. A smile grew wider on his face.
“It’s about me isn’t it? Oh Niall’s such a sexy beast it’s un-real!”
I gave him the ‘what the hell? No.’ look and he pouted again.
Ashley: Yeah, some high-waisted shorts and a blouse maybe? There will probably be some sluts there so make sure you keep your man;D.
Faye: Shut up Dawson we’re not even together yet.
Ashley: Oh that’s what you think.
Faye: ?!
Ashley: ;D.
“It’s ready!”
Harry announced and Niall jumped up grabbing my hand and pulling me along with him almost making me fall over. I had a burger with some chips and then I was full considering it was only 1.
“LOUIS YOU APSOLOUTE BELL END!”
Harry screamed as Louis dropped sauce in his curls, Louis laughed like a 7 year old and soon all hell broke loose with ketchup bottles and relish, me and Ellie hid behind cushions near missing a lot of flying chicken wings splattered with relish.
After everyone had calmed down and cleaned up a bit we all settled on the deckchairs. Harry sat on the end of one while Louis sat behind him; Harry sat in between Louis’ legs while he made him get the remaining sauce out of his precious curls.
“You have sauce on your nose”
Niall chuckled as he leaned closer to me, our faces inches apart as he wiped the ketchup from my skin, I could of sworn at one point his eyes darted to my lips then straight back to my nose when he realised Liam was sat right there watching with a smirk on his face giving Niall a look which was un-readable to me but probably clear as day to Niall and Liam.
My phone began to blare out a ringtone, I looked at the ID, it was Owen. I rolled my eyes getting up to take the call.
“I’m sorry I’ve gotta take this”
Liam and Niall nodded and I walked off down the garden.
“Hello?”
I said un-enthusiastically.
“Ashley!”
His deep voice sounded excited.
I remained silent waiting for the reason why he called to come.
“Me and some of the boys have got some beers and we’re going out in a bit, coming?”
I rolled my eyes, I spent one night at his flat, one night, not by choice either.
“Sorry, but I’m busy”
I said flatly. He sighed through the phone.
“You’re always busy”
He complained.
“Well I have a busy life”
I argued.
“Obviously”
He said.
“Maybe some other time”
“Whatever”
I ended the call not really caring if I’d upset him or not.
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Me and Faye got ready together, and I have to say she looked beautiful. We went downstairs and peered through the kitchen window. The sluts were already piling in, most top-less with thin bikinis and denim hot-pants un-done on, lovely.
Faye’s POV:
Ashley and I walked into the garden and I couldn’t help but feel somewhat ugly compared to some of the girls they had here, for a moment I wondered why some of these girls even were here then I remembered that the hosts of this party were teenage boys so I suppose they had every right to invite these girls, it wasn’t like they all had girlfriends really.
Some girl with bleach blonde hair and black roots wearing next to nothing, walked over to Harry, she whispered something in his ear then slung her arms around his neck, I watched as a pang of jealously spiked in my throat. He looked over to me and smiled, saying something to the girl and pushing her away lightly, he walked over and shoved his hands in his pockets smiling sheepishly at us both.
“You both look nice”
He complimented us, flicking his curls from his eyes.
“Thanks”
We both said in unison while smiling. Niall walked over smiling at us he complimented us as well then took Ashley’s hand as he pulled her away to dance while she smiled stupidly, it’s so obvious that Niall likes her, how obvious does Ashley need it to be?
Harry smiled at me as he took my hand and led to me to dance.
“I don’t really dance”
I complained as he rested his head over my shoulder so we could talk since the music was loud.
“Not what I’ve heard”
I looked at him confused as he just smiled at me and slid his arms around my waist; I had no complaints and put mine around his neck as I’m meant to do.
“Just do this, even I can do it come on”
He said quietly straight into my ear, I could feel his hot breath against my neck and it sent chills down my back as he pulled me closer to him as I swayed my hips lightly to the music. We danced for a while longer whispering to each other and laughing, he makes me so happy.
“You want anything to drink?”
He asked me as the music had stopped for a while, he let go of my hand as he sat me on a bench.
“Lemonade will be fine thanks”
I smiled at him as he smiled back and walked off the get our drinks, I grabbed him arm stopping him.
“Harry”
I said quietly, he turned back leaning towards me so he could hear me better.
“Yep?”
“Why are you…”
He raised an eye-brow encouraging me to carry on.
“You don’t have the stay with me you know”
I said shyly.
“What do you mean?”
He sat next to me a worried expression on his face.
“I mean…”
I said looking down at my lap.
“I mean, there are so many other girls here, you know better than me, you don’t have to stay with me”
He widened his eyes at me as we both looked around at the party; I tried to locate the boys and Ashley. Niall and Ashley were talking and laughing looking like they were getting pretty close while Liam looked after Ellie, bless him, Ellie’s just a party animal but I don’t think she quite realises what these type of parties consist of which was why I was kinda glad to see Liam was taking care of her. Louis and Zayn were chatting to some blonde girls while holding drinks in their hands and I thought it’d be quite funny to see a drunken Louis later. Harry looked back to me straight into my eyes and I slowly dragged my gaze from Niall and Ashley who were still laughing clearly flirting, Niall, make a move already?
“How could you ever think that? They’re not better then you, that was rich coming from a model you know, you’re beautiful, inside and out, weather as they…”
He said gesturing to some more blonde half naked girls.
“Are just sluts”
I felt my cheeks blush as he stared at me smiling, but I still couldn’t help feeling ugly next to some of these girls, Harry Styles just called me beautiful and I’m not even looking at him? Wow. I must be going crazy.
I looked up at him, his eyes looking at me intently, I couldn’t quite register what emotion his eyes gave away but it was a warm and happy one that gave me a heated and fuzzy feeling, something that I’d never felt before but defiantly wanted to carry on feeling.
He kissed my cheek while whispering “Be right back” as he walked off to get our drinks, I bit my lip wondering what just happened, he just told me that I’m beautiful and kissed me while looking at me with an emotion that I’d never experienced before all within two minutes, this boy is something.
I stood up flattening out the creases in my skirt but as soon as I did I felt my knees buckle, my hands went numb and suddenly the whole place was spinning, I tried desperately to get my footing but it didn’t seem to be there, then my stomach twisted and turned making my throat turn dry and then before I knew it I was throwing up, where from I don’t know but it was horrible. Someone pulled my hair from my face and put an arm around my back and around my stomach forcing me slightly upstairs, once I was done I turned slightly to see Harry staring at me with a worried expression.
“Are you okay?”
He asked, I nodded slowly as he released me helping me stand up but my knees buckled again and I tripped on one of my heels, I waited for the pain to come as I hit the concrete but it never did, I felt a strong pair of arms pull me back up.
“You’re not are you?”
He said putting his arm around me and attempting to lead me inside but I was still dizzy, so he sighed as he supported me then lifted me up, now usually I would protest but right now I was in no position too.
He carried me though the back door and we glanced around the kitchen at a random couple snogging against the counter, Harry sighed and shook his head clicking his fingers signalling for the couple to take it somewhere else as he carried me up the stairs, he pulled off my heels and carried them in one hand as he carried me down the long hallway, we arrived at his room and he set me down on the bed, propping me up with some pillows.
He handed me my glass of lemonade and my skin tingled as I forced the cool fizzy liquid down my throat, it didn’t taste of anything in particular but at least it covered up the vile taste from before.
He sat next to me running his hands through my hair.
“How do you feel?”
I shrugged.
“Nothing”
The room was still spinning and I was finding it hard to focus on him.
“Have you drunk anything?”
I shook my head.
“You should get some rest”
I considered for a moment then lay down.
“I’ll be here when you wake up babe”
He kissed my forehead as I fell asleep.
Ashley’s POV:
A few hours later everyone was starting to file out from the party and Zayn kicked out the couples inside of the house and it was just us. We sat around the camp-fire, Liam lighting it carefully, Louis wanted to do it but you know how that would of ended.
“Hey, where are Harry and Faye?”
Niall chipped in. We all looked at each other, sly smiles spreading across everyone’s faces.
Louis looked to the house, where a singular yellow light shone dimly through the window, Harry’s bedroom.
“I say we go and crash the party”
Louis suggested smiling brightly, we all agreed as we ran up to the house, we were running up the stairs, Louis leading while humming the mission impossible tune and making us all crouch down, we crouched down as low as we could go as we made our way along the corridor. We only got to halfway when they emerged, holding hands. We all shot up, walking normally, Louis typically still being practically on the ground, he rose slowly, biting his lip as he forced a smile at Harry and Faye.
“Dropped something…”
He tried his best to sound casual using his acting skills?
“Mmmm thought so”
Faye said sarcastically, holding back a giggle.
Louis tackled Harry into some sort of hug forcing him and Faye apart, me and Faye walked together then, forcing Niall to drop back, he’s been practically glued to my hip this whole night, not that I didn’t enjoy his company, I was probably closest with him out of the band.
Faye and I decided to go back to my room for a bit, Ellie was having a shower, washing away the smell of alcohol from her body.
“Oh-my-god”
Faye breathed.
“You like it?”
I smiled sitting down on the bed, she sat down next to me taking in my room.
“This is nicer than any hotel I’ve ever stayed in”
She exclaimed. I smiled to myself again, I’m so lucky, I don’t even know what me and Ellie did to deserve this.
We sat and talked for a while and I eventually got it out of Faye that her and Harry are now together, well that’s quite sweet. We talked for about an hour when she got a text from Harry, telling her to meet him in the garden, she apologised to me but I didn’t mind because you know, if I had a boyfriend that I was as into as Faye is into Harry I’d want to be with him a lot too.
I looked around my room pleased with how clean I had managed to keep it so far, my eyes fell upon the mirror as I stared at myself in it. My hair was falling out, loose strands gone frizzy everywhere and I’d lost about half of my grips, the little hairspray that I had put on had worn off by now, I then leaned closer and looked at my face, my make-up was half off and I had mascara underneath my eyes. Gosh I looked a mess. I took a look at my vanity, I couldn’t help it, all the make-up was there along with hair products, I decided to experiment, I wasn’t tired so why not.
I washed off the remaining make-up and got an Alice band and pushed back all the loose hair so none got in the way. First I applied a tinted moisturiser which also doubled up as a primer, then I went over my whole face in foundation, one of my more expensive ones which was slightly too pale for me and with no eye-makeup on I looked kind of a ghost, I dusted light coloured bronzer over the top to give a more tanned look, much better. I used a deep brown/black eye-pencil underneath my top lashes and my bottom ones making my eyes more defined, I didn’t wear eye-liner that often I wasn’t one of those people who needed it, I could look okay with it then without it, I just looked better with it but it agitated my eyes sometimes so I avoided when possible. I coated my eye-lashes with jet black mascara making me look much more awake. I dusted a light gold eye-shadow over my eye-lids just enough to be shown in the light. I picked a light pink blush and smiled as I applied it to the apples of my cheeks in very few light strokes, I lined my lips with a light pink lip-liner making them look much bigger I then filled them in with a similar coloured lip-stick and rubbed my lips together.
Despite the amount of make-up I had on it still looked surprisingly fairly natural. I hate looking too fake. I fixed my hair with more grips and just a basic re-do of a tight pony-tail and hairspray as I made a mental note to order new hair products and stuff tomorrow.
I heard a knock on the door and shouted for the person to come in, it was Ellie and her eyes widened when she looked at me.
“Wow you look beautiful”
I flashed a smile.
“Don’t I always then?”
“You look different beautiful today, Shhh don’t say anything but you look slightly prettier than Faye, even though Faye is stunning as you, I and Harry know”
She winked at me sitting on my bed.
“Word spreads fast, aye?”
I said, referring to Faye and Harry.
“More like visuals”
“That bad?”
“Not shocking, not discreet”
I laughed.
“Just be happy for them”
“I am!”
“Hurry up then, I think we’re going to the beach”
She said casually. I shot her a look.
“Not that beach, don’t worry”
I nodded slowly biting my lip trying my best to push away any memories, the best way to do that is to distract myself.
“Let’s go then”
I said grabbing my phone and turning the light off as I quickly walked off, Ellie hurrying to catch up with me.
“Whoa, I didn’t mean like it was the great escape”
I ignored her comment running down the spiralling staircases with her right behind me, the boys were at the door, pulling their shoes on, and Faye stood with Harry whispering to each other.
“Ashley! Coming to the beach?”
Louis exclaimed as 7 pairs of eyes turned to look at me, examining my face intently, since I looked apparently different, I guess I did but I didn’t think it looked any better or any worse, I was still me.
Liam held the door open motioning for everyone to file out. Harry held Faye’s hand leading her out.
I wrapped my arms around me as the cool night air hit me as soon as I stepped outside, in a way it was nice aside from the heated atmosphere of the house it was free and calm, I was kind of cold but I knew I’d be fine, after all I can just nick one of the boy’s jackets if I get too cold.
“You look nice”
Niall said to me quietly it was barely enough for me to hear so there was no way anybody else had but he had said it alright.
“Thanks”
I said as enthusiastically as possible as Faye waved me over to her as Harry and Liam began to discuss something up ahead.
“Second best now am I?”
I joked. She rolled her eyes.
“Shut up Dawson, I have some gossip”
“Shutting up”
“Apparently Owen and some of his mates are here tonight, he wants to see you, says he has some things to ‘do’ with you”
She smiled at me wickedly, if that’s what he wants then he won’t get it I am not going to have sex with him.
“He can dream on, I hardly know him”
She looked at me suspiciously.
“He could be a nice guy, come on Ashley, you should at least give him a chance, it’s about time you had a good relationship with someone, you deserve it, take a break, all you do is work”
I rolled my eyes at her.
“But I don’t like him”
“But he likes you”
“Faye, not everyone is lucky enough to have a relationship like yours and Harry’s already is you know”
“You never know, yours and Owen’s could be a better one”
I just rolled my eyes again knowing too well that it wouldn’t be.
We arrived at the beach and I scanned it desperately hoping to not find Owen here or anyone to be exact, my eyes fell upon a group of guys throwing about a rugby ball drinks in their hands, drunk probably. I mentally slapped myself for coming I should of stayed at the house, the safe option.
Niall noticed me watching them and came over.
“You know them?”
He asked me watching them with me.
“One of them, unfortunately”
I instantly regretted the last part of that, now there would be too many questions asked.
“Unfortunately?”
He questioned me looking confused then back to them.
“It’s nothing”
“Nialler, you coming?!”
Zayn shouted to him from the water’s edge, Niall done a hand gesture to signal that he’d only be a minute. He looked back to me. I shook my head.
“I think I’ll go for a walk, maybe along the Cobb”
I said distantly. He nodded slowly.
“Okay, call me if you need anything then, we won’t be long, and it’ll be cold, you want my jacket?”
“No, I’ll be fine thanks”
I smiled at him and said goodbye, I could feel him watching me as I walked away, I turned and watched his blonde hair disappear into the darkness of the cold night joining the others to enjoy the water, I really hoped that one day I could join then but not now, not for a while.
I was halfway along the Cobb when I could hear footsteps behind me, I turned to see a figure stood in the distance, it wasn’t Owen, they were calling my name in a muffled voice looks I decided to ignore whoever it was walking briskly on.
I reached the end of the Cobb and sat down on the stone flinching at the coldness of the solid rock I hung my hands over the edge looking towards the horizon, I could just about make out the boys and Faye and Ellie further up the water, every so often Niall would glance over to me than whip his head around when he saw me looking in his direction, I couldn’t hear them only briefly make out their figures in the darkness. I fiddled with my ring loosening it with one finger and playing with it in my hand. Everything was silent when I felt a hand on my shoulder, firm and harsh, I flinched freezing not knowing what to do, the hand squeezed on my shoulder tighter, so much so that it began to go numb, paralysed with fear I couldn’t bring myself to turn I wiggled a bit and then before I knew it I was mid-air falling over the edge, plummeting down faster and faster while a tall dark figure stood above watching, the cold water impacted with my feet first then water filled my lungs, I held my eyes tightly shut trying desperately to get to the top but it wouldn’t work, my clothes were too heavy with the water my heel caught around my ankle I was being dragged down further and further that was when I acknowledged what was happening, I was drowning, then just like that, all reality was gone and everything went black.
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A/N.
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I'm leaving you all on a cliffhanger Mwahaha.
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