That dreaded day became as clear as a fucking picture engraved into the eyes of my mind.
The day I died.
The old me that is. And it was all because of him.
I snapped out of my trance to see Asher standing so close to me, his lips moving as if he was talking which he was.
"-are you?"
"What?"
"I said who are you? And what are you doing here?"
My blood boiled at his audacity to still be alive.
"I live here dipshit" I might have been to harsh but who cares, he was worse. The good thing is that he didn't recognize me though.
I shoved past him without sparing him a second glance got my bowl of cereal and made my way to my room.
After eating I laid face first into the bed fighting so hard for the tears not to spill.
I hadn't cried for the past two years and I wouldn't start now. No. Not because of some asshole.
Asher's POV
I made my way out of my room craving something sweet and made my way over to the kitchen to grab a drink.
I got it and was about to head back when I saw a figure through the side of my eyes and immediately stopped.
A girl sat comfortably on of the stools as if waiting for me to notice her.
She was....beautiful and trust me I've seen my fair share of hot girls.
She squinted and all of a sudden she paled and started breathing heavily.
Now that I think about it she looks familiar.
I made my way over to her and asked who she was and what she was doing here and I was immediately hit with a soft but strong scent of berries and chocolate... Vanilla perhaps?.
"What?"
I mentally cursed."I said who are you?and what are you doing here?"
"I live here dipshit" she inquired scowling
I was taken aback by her attitude. I honestly expected her to drool and stutter or something cause that's what all girls did when they saw me at least.
She shoved past me and walked out heading to her room.
And for the first time in my life, I was intrigued about a girl.
Deciding to brush it off, I got ready for bed still wandering where I might have seen that face before.
Avery's POV
I woke up to the sound of birds chirping and checked my phone for the time.
6:15. I had a habit of waking up early..
I had multiple messages from Chloe asking about my apartment and saying that I should call her. Shit.
I was so caught up with the elephant in the other room that I completely forgot about her.
I called and she answered on the fourth ring. Knowing her, she was probably still sleeping.
"Oh hey Ave. Mornin" she managed to groan out
I chuckled
"Hey, I got your text" I heard shuffling
"So, who is he? Is he hot? Would i like him? How's your room like?" She said all at once sounding much more awake.
My smile dropped
"You wouldn't believe it...its Asher Blackwood. That name once gave me nightmares.
"He didn't recognize me though"
The line was silent for a moment.
Chloe knew about Asher cause obviously I told her.
"what're the odds" she finally let out, throwing in a little laugh that I guessed was to lighten the mood.
"You now your going to be fine right? Your not the same Avery Bolton that he knew all those years ago, you've changed and transformed into a strong and independent woman, a fucking badass who doesn't take shit from no one and you can't keep holding on to the past anymore. You have to let go and make him run for his money. KILL EM WITH THAT ASS BABE WOOOOO!!!
"oops, sorry.... That was my roommate, I guess I woke her up"
I felt my eyes get watery. I loved this girl
"Your right"
"Ugh, of course I am" she said and I could imagine her doing a little hair flip
I laughed
We talked some more and decided to take a tour of the school today since we both didn't have any classes today and after, I got ready for the day.
I pulled on a black crop top and a black leather tight with black boots. Happy with the way I looked, I made my way out of the room.
I saw Asher equally dressed and rummaging through the fridge. I hated the fact that he looked good. Good enough to eat for breakfast. And I don't mean what your thinking.
He turned and saw me behind him and I saw him jump a little, eyes widening before putting on a scowl.
"You gotta stop doing that" he muttered
"Aww is Ashy afraid" I cooed
"No I- wait, how'd you know my name?" His voice was so deep it almost made me melt, key word 'almost'. I mentally face palmed. 'Get a grip Avery'.
"So Ashy's your name?" I tried to play it cool
He rolled his eyes. "Its Asher. Asher Blackwood."
"Call me Avery." The last thing I want is for him to remember so I left my surname out. Besides I felt bad for how I treated him yesterday. Then again I'm a badass not a heartless monster.
"Avery huh?, how bout princess?" He suggested, his eyes raking my body.
I narrowed my eyes at him. "No"
He let out a chuckle. "Yup, definitely a keeper"
I shot him a middle finger before leaving, only making him laugh out more. The sound making me feel some type of way.
I met Chloe down stairs talking to some cute guy.
"-so I'll see you tonight?" The guy said
"Sure I'll bring a friend"
"One and a half day and your already testing your fishing rod" I shook my head
"He was cute" she fake pouted. "And your coming with me tonight."
I raised an eyebrow
"He invited me to his party, told him I'd be there" she shrugged
"Fine, now let's go I'm starving"
She laughed. "When are you not?"
"Uh, when I'm sleeping..?"
"You and I both know you dream of lasagna and ice cream" she shot me a pointed look to which I chuckled.