Chapter 134 Chapter 134 Ashley's pov I set the tray down on one of the vacant lunch tables and sat down on the wooden bench . It was in the far corner , different from sitting in the center with Blake and Ryan . I fix the glasses on the bridge of my nose then outstretch my hands to grab one of the burgers . My fingers push into the soft buns as I bring it to my mouth . " Jeez Ashley I've been looking for you everywhere ." I freeze with my mouth parted on the burger . Then relaxed when I realized that it was Ryan . His auburn hair looks wild , like he had run his hands through his hair many times . He plants himself on the chair opposite to mine . Setting his tray down he cringes while poking a fork into what I presume was macaroni and cheese . " Why didn't you sit where we normally sat ? " Ryan asks as he pushes a forkful of macaroni in his mouth . I bite into the burger , relishing in the taste. I shrugged . Ryan rolls his eyes before dropping the fork on the tray . He crosses his arms over his chest and raises a thick brow in question . " Mind telling me what's wrong with you today ? " I swallowed and place the burger down . I sighed when he waited for my answer . " Do you still feel nauseous- " " Don't answer my question with a question . Answer me Ashley , don't let me go fetch Blake for you . " He snaps . I stiffen hearing his name . Ryan notices and his eyes soften drastically . " It's him isn't it ? " He questions softly . I nibble on my lip and tear my eyes away from the pity look he sent me . " It's not just him , it's everyone . " I mumble not feeling hungry anymore . " Don't act like you haven't heard about the disgusting rumors that have been circulating around the entire school . " Ryan snorts . " Who gives a fuck about those stupid rumors ? We all know exactly what happened , you're not a slut Ashley . " I turn to face him nibbling on my lip . His eyes still held a tinge of pity but the rage had almost overpowered it . " Look , I'm the cause of all this . If I hadn't made that stupid dare those dumb rumors wouldn't be circulating around . Please don't pay attention to them Ashley , this is my fault and I'll fix it . " You can't fix it Ryan , everyone sees me as a slut who made out with her best friend that is taken . I feel bad that I enjoyed kissing him knowing he was with Stacy . I'm the laughing stock of the entire school . " I say softly not having the appetite to eat . " That best friend wasn't complaining when you kissed him Ashley . Look , I didn't make that dare only to benefit you , I did it for Blake too . And as for Stacy , that relationship was doomed to end ." He sighs and pushes another forkful of macaroni in his mouth . My brows furrowed . " What do you mean about it benefiting Blake ? He probably hates me now for putting tension in his relationship with Stacy . # Ryan sighs as if talking to me was giving him a headache . " I don't see what's so difficult to see here . You love him and he lo- " Ashley's in love with who ? " Blake's rough voice joins in on the conversation . Ryan stops mid sentence and pushes a forkful of macaroni in his mouth to not answer Blake's pending question . I stiffen feeling his looming presence behind me . 1/2 22:15 Sat , 28 Jun Chapter 134 Blake settles down beside me , closer than necessary . His scent engulfs my entire senses and I clench my thighs together at the sudden tingling in between my legs . The tiny hairs on his arm brushes against my smooth skin , leaving goosebumps in its wake . He sets his tray down on the table . I could feel his burning eyes on me , feel the way it heated up my body . I looked forward , avoiding his intimidating stare . " You've been avoiding me Ley . Why is that ? " I swallowed the lump in my throat and nearly groaned aloud when his voice sends pleasurable shocks through my body . " I wasn't avoiding you . " I mumble , I still didn't have the courage to look at him . " Really , then why were you running away from me ? " He questions with a slight tinge of amusement . When I don't answer he breathes out a sigh . " Ley we need to talk eventually . " He mumbles . " We need to talk about what's going on between us . " Between us . I always wanted to hear those words , I prayed to hear them one day . But hearing them now didn't feel right , not when he was still taken . It all just made me feel more of a slut . " There's nothing going on between us Blake , it was just a dare remember? " Finally getting the courage to look at him , I stared into those blue eyes that always seemed to make my heart skip a beat . " Please don't feed those rumors more Blake . " I pleaded . He needed to see that I'd only cause problems for him , a handsome guy like him could have any girl he wanted . So who was I to satisfy him ? I know Blake like the back of my hand and he wouldn't settle down for a book nerd like me . " I don't give a fuck about rumors Ley ! " He roars . Of course he doesn't . He isn't on the receiving end of those malicious words . My nostrils flared in anger . " You may not care about the rumors but I do ! I do not want to be classified as the school's slut just because I was dared to kiss you! " I hissed and got up . All I saw was red as I walked away from the table , not caring that he was calling after me . He wouldn't understand how I felt when I heard the rumors , he never will . He was after all the school's heartthrob , he'd never look bad to anyone. I trudge to the bathroom , the only place I could be alone for now . Everyone was busy eating lunch or doing god knows what , so luckily the bathroom was empty . I slammed the door to the bathroom roughly and sighed , walking over to the stall. But the quietness doesn't last long . The door suddenly opens and the presence of someone comes behind me . " You're not getting away from me this time . Not until we talk . " Blake declares , the door closing behind him with a soft thud . 2/2