*The Death and Life of Ashlyn* Chapter 28~ Lifted

[Plumeria330]

Hi everyone! :) This is my new story! Its sort of my "first" story... Keep in mind that this is just the intro, so its going to be short, but Ill have the chapters up soon depending if you wanna see more! :D Yay! Im so excited, I hope you all like it and feel free to leave comments if you like!


~As a warning, this story contains swearing throughout (though censored) and some mature situations. :) ~










It all happened so fast, much like a flash of brilliant light scraping its way through the shadows of an onyx sky.

At once her skin transforms into an ethereal likeness, her bones are weightless, she has nothing to give and nothing to lose as her body is gently cradled the by surrounding night winds and time itself seemed to have been stilled to nothing but the constant pulse of a dwindling heartbeat.


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Soon, it would all be over.




She desperately clings to invisible threads that suspend from stars just overhead, and while doing so, a series of murky images begin projecting before her swollen eyes;
they tell the story of her past… her entire existence up until this fateful hour.


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She struggles to ignore the scattered memories, longing to push them far from her mind, but they beam so brightly that they are clearly visible even through closed eyelids.

How had it come to this?
This broken life that steadily falls in the night, swallowed whole by the cool air that softly grazes her frail features- a final attempt at comfort before her fate is realized.


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Soon, it would all be over.



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[GreenStraws]

OH EM GEE! (Haha, I typed goo the first time)

CHRISSY! I love it!!!! I dont really get twhere it is going, but it is fantastically fantastic!

Oh I cant WAIT for more!

(Im hyper, who'd a known it?)

[Plumeria330]

YAY you like it!! You're actually not supposed to know where its going right now....but you'll understand more when I post the first chapter-which is written, I just have to take pictures :)

[GreenStraws]

I have a lot of pics to take too....

I am excited though!

[jenny]

wow, this looks intense! can't wait to read more:)

[Plumeria330]

~Part1~

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Ashlyn Thayer was a rather shy child living in a tiny home on the south side of a busy city with her mother Heather and stepfather Eric.

Her biological father remaining a mystery to her, Ashlyn naturally adapted Eric as her daddy; a responsibility he never truly desired or lived up to.

Life at home was nothing short of dismal as each day dragged on. Many nights she would lie awake in her small crib, unable to sleep from the despondent noise of her parents fighting.

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The sounds of glass shattering on the walls and floors, the slamming of doors and the constant weeping of her mother continuously rang through her ears, not forgoing various other ominous events occurring each and every day in her home.

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Occasionally neighbors would be seen casually strolling on the sidewalk in front of the house, whispering to each other as the couple inside fought profusely.

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Ashlyn lived in constant fear of her stepfather’s drunken rage, finding that the closet was her only source for comfort when he was on one of his warpaths. Poor baby Ashlyn, her mother often overlooked her while trying to cope with her own depression. Most of the time when Eric wasn’t around Heather could be found sitting in a puddle of tears in the corner of her unlit bedroom.

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Heather often wondered what it would take to push her over the edge; how much longer could she allow her abuser to triumph?

It was difficult to live in a house with the ever-present dark clouds that lurked throughout every room but the changes they needed desperately were close at hand.

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One evening Ashlyn sat comfortably in a corner quietly playing with a doll house when she heard voices begin to rise in another room.

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She turned her head towards the kitchen and noticed the empty bottles strewn on the counter tops and a drinking glass along side with its contents freshly devoured. Evil had taken over now and it was only a matter of time when it would capture her as well.
She squeezed her eyes shut in reaction to the loud conflict advancing in her parent’s bedroom.

[Plumeria330]

~Part 2~


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“What were you thinking Eric? I told you not to drink when Ashlyn’s around!” Heather screamed.

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“Shut the hell up,” slurred a very intoxicated Eric, “I’m the king of THIS house!” he bellowed, nearly stumbling to the floor.

Heather looked her husband up and down in disgust.

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“You’re pathetic!” she began, “You don’t deserve me, this house, or this whole family for that matter! You’re nothing more than a worthless piece of-“

“I told you to shut your mouth, didn’t I?” He barked in her face, his breath reeking of alcohol. This wasn’t the first time Heather had been interrupted; he had a lack of respect that was as degrading as it was frightening.


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Ashlyn was still positioned in the same spot of the floor humming loudly, trying to ignore the spats of profanities flying overhead.

It was then, at that very moment when her life was about to change forever.

She continued to play as the feud sustained- roaring like a fire, out of control and unwilling to cease.

“I don’t need this and better yet- I don’t need YOU!” Heather bellowed in confidence.
Then it happened. The shrill sound of a rough hand making abrupt contact with Heather’s soft, fragile face echoed its way through the halls and into Ashlyn’s tiny ears.
The sound went right through her, like a dagger piercing her innocent little heart.

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She knew exactly what had happened and tears began to well up while her small hands were trembling.

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She looked up to see her distraught mother stumble out of the bedroom, slamming the door behind her.

Tears were cascading down her bruised cheeks and she quickly tried to dry them so her daughter wouldn’t see while she made her way to the phone.

Heather then ran to the closet, took out a bag and began stuffing it violently with various belongings, then proceeded to grab her purse off the kitchen table.

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She ran up to Ashlyn and took hold of her daughter’s tiny hand, pulling her off the floor and into her arms.

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Heather ran out of the house for the last time that night and didn’t dare to even once look back.

The two of them sat silently in the cab as it drove them to their new destination.

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Ashlyn slowly looked up at her mother,
“Mommy, why did daddy hurt you?” she asked innocently.
Heather could barely make out her daughters features through the tears. How do you explain a very complicated, adult relationship to a three year old?
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Heather gave a half smile, and calmly stated,
“My darling, we will always have each other.”
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Well that's it, chapter one in all its glory! Please let me know if you liked it :lovestruc

[GreenStraws]

Awww... That is so sad!

But I really like it, you are a fantastic writer!

[xxmeghan]

I like it a lot, you should write more right now?

[Plumeria330]

Alyssa, youre so nice to me
:lovestruc Thanks for your comments guys!! Im so glad you like it, that makes me happy :) and I do have the next chapter written, but again those darn pictures! It took me sooo long to do the ones for this chapter too, mostly the ones with them in the cab. But I'll have the next one up as soon as I can! Thanks for reading! :jig:

[Plumeria330]

*sigh* I got bored, so here's an update! :anime:


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The two of them stood at the edge of a sidewalk under an overcast sky, gazing at the weathered door of the small less-than charming house that they would now call home.

Heather lovingly looked down towards her little daughter and brightly declared,
“This will be the start of a whole new life for us. From now on we will be happy.”

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Two months went by and nothing could be further from the truth.

Heather still hadn’t found a job and was now two weeks late on the rent.

She had once again slipped into a deep depression and it had already begun to take its toll.

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Ashlyn spent most of her days in a small playpen her mother had set up at the foot of the bed in a futile attempt to keep watch over her toddler.

The grim truth was that Heather seemed barely alive most days, only getting up to get a bottle for Ashlyn and the occasional diaper change.

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After the partial maternal chores were over with, Ashlyn was again plopped into her playpen until it was time for the next feeding.

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In the meantime Heather would just lie there in bed, gazing blankly at the ceiling.
The room was always dark with only a few stands of sunlight that would manage to force its way though the small openings of the blinds that hung in the window.

To pass the time Ashlyn would sleep and when she couldn’t she played with the only two small toys she had that were neatly tucked away under her pale blue blanket.

One warm summer day a loud pounding at the door startled Heather out of a deep sleep.

She put her hand to her forehead and sighed, sensing it was the landlord ready to present her with an eviction notice.

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She weakly pushed herself up from the bed and threw the covers back before hearing five more knocks at the door.

“I’m coming!” she shouted, her voice rather raspy from scarcely speaking for the last month.

She slowly drudged down the hallway towards the door, took a deep breath and began to turn the knob.

The door opened to reveal a handsome young man in uniform. Heather was puzzled for a brief moment as to what could have brought a police officer to her doorstep.

“Good day ma’am, are you Heather Thayer?” The officer inquired with a solemn look on his face.

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“Yes I am, can I ask what the problem is officer?” Heather asked.

The officer’s countenance turned grave as he quickly glanced down and then back up, staring Heather straight in the eyes.

“I regret to inform you that your husband Eric’s vehicle has been recovered from the East River ravine…”


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Heather gasped, “Oh my God, is he alright?!”

The officer cleared his throat,
“The autopsy revealed that his body had been at the scene for approximately three days before a driver spotted and reported the accident. The autopsy also showed that he had a blood alcohol level far past the legal limits; therefore he was presumably intoxicated at the time of the crash. He was alone in the vehicle and no one else was involved in the accident.”

Heather’s jaw fell; she didn’t know what to say or how to react.

“I’m truly sorry ma’am.” The officer whispered just before departing.

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Heather sat on the ground, her arms wrapping tightly around her legs holding them close to her body.

A small tear escaping the confines of her eye gave way to uncontrollable sobbing.

It was as if she still had some sort of lingering feelings for the man who made her life a living hell.
As much as she despised him, she would never wish death upon him.

She sat there until dusk, reminiscing of what few good times she had shared with him.

She lifted her head that she had buried in her arms, her eyes were red and swollen, her cheeks pink and nose runny.

She sniffled as she noticed the sky: shades of purple, orange and pink bleeding into blue-it was beautiful and she could hear the distant sounds of children laughing as they played.
It was then that she pondered where her life was going, how many sunsets like this had she missed while spending her life in bed?


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She made a decision right there on the rough cement: she was going to change her life, and it was going to happen now. She didn’t want to be left by the wayside while the world happily passed by.

This was the start of a new beginning…and this time it was for real.


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Comments please!! :D
I really want to hear your feedback :duck:

[xxmeghan]

I love this story!

[Plumeria330]

Thanks Meghan! I appreciate it :)

[rebekah_SC]

This is fantastic - you are a very talented writer :)

[Plumeria330]

Ok guys, soooo....
I HAD the third chapter written, but then I realized I didn't like it at ALL, so I erased it and have to re-wrtie it :err:
But maybe I can have it up sooner if theres a high demand for it? *wink* *wink*:p

And thank you for your kind words Rebekah! I hope you continue to read :)

[xxmeghan]

I got a musket. That a high enough demand?

[GreenStraws]

YAY!

I have a 20-mm cannon.

I WIN!

[Plumeria330]

:mob Oh my, the violence!

I haven't been feeling well the past couple of days, but I'm working on it and will get it up soon, I promise!
Thanks for your comments guys, it makes me so happy that you like my story!
:lovestruc

[Plumeria330]

An update should be up either tonight or tomorrow :)

[Plumeria330]

Well, here is Chapter 3! :anime: it took me awhile to get it done because I got a new comp for Christmas so I wanted to wait until after I got it all set up to finish the update. Please enjoy and feedback is very appreciated as always!
:p :p :p



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It was an early Monday morning and Ashlyn was still sleeping soundly, all wrapped up in blankets on her almost new bed. She was having a wonderful dream and in it her and her mother lived in a huge mansion having all they ever wanted…

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A car slowly pulled up in front of the beautiful white dream home. She stepped out of the car and stood on the sidewalk for a moment to take in all the beauty that had been placed before her glistening eyes.
A warm breeze gently grazed her cheek and for the first time in her life she was truly happy.
The sun shined so bright that day, making the blades of grass sparkle and the paint on the house shimmer. The leaves on the trees above rustled as they gracefully danced with the warm summer winds.
It was the perfect day, nothing could possibly spoil this splendor and whole contentment she was experiencing.

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Her heels clicked lightly on the stone walkway as she started for her home’s entrance. The wood creaked gently under her weight as she slowly made her way up the stairs towards the large doorway.

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Gently pushing the door open, she stepped inside expecting to see her mother waiting patiently for her but instead she saw that the home was completely empty.
Ashlyn could feel panic begin to rise up. She stood stiff in the doorway as her eyes darted around the main room of the vacant house. Cobwebs were strewn about the walls and a thick layer of dust blanketed the wooden floors.

“He-hello? Mom, are you here?”

Her calls went unanswered.

Anxiously she ran upstairs searching for someone- anyone, but there was nobody. Suddenly clouds of darkness filled the once pleasant sky and it became strangely quiet.
Birds stopped chirping and the wind had ceased. A flash of light stretched across the dark gray sky and the ground began to shake harshly.
“Help!” She cried desperately
Chunks of ceiling fell crashing to the ground below.
“Ashlyn.”
Someone’s here!
“Ashlyn.” she heard once more.

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“Mommy! Help! I’m going to die!” she pleaded
“Ashlyn.”

The building was breaking off in pieces but what could she do?
She was trapped.
A large section of a wall ripped away from the building, crashing onto Ashlyn, pinning her to the ground.
Still hearing her name being called in the distance, she tried to speak once again but the words where trapped in her mouth.

Pieces of the house were falling all around her and the ground was shaking more and more violently as each moment passed.

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A noise overhead startled her, causing her to look up only to see the remains of the house coming down upon her in a heap, crushing her to death.
“Ashlyn!”

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Her eyes snapped open only to see her mother standing over and looking down on her sweetly.

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“Honey, it’s time to wake up.” Heather gave her a gentle shake. “C’mon, its time for school.”

Ugh.

Ashlyn hated school, it was the only thing she dreaded the most in life thanks to Shelby Horton.

Shelby was the typically popular by definition: blonde and beautiful with a few sidekicks to help her cause. For whatever reason, the group had set their target on Ashlyn, mostly spatting comments about her living conditions.

In spite of that, things were finally starting to get better now.
After months of searching, Heather had finally landed a job as a secretary at a brand new law firm that had just opened downtown.

It was so new in fact, that they simply didn’t have the means to search an experienced secretary; Heather considered herself lucky for being in the right place at the right time.

Even this wasn't enough to make her happy, Heather would often cry herself to sleep with nagging thoughts that her daughter would be better off with another family.


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“I’m leaving mom!” Ashlyn waved back, flashing her best smile. She knew her mom worried about her often, and always tried to show it unnecessary no matter how much of a lie it really was.

She arrived to her school a few minutes later and at first it seemed just like every other day.
Swarms of misplaced kids were rushing about every which direction that she could barely push her way through.


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On the way to her first class of the day, Ashlyn was pulled back as she remembered her class required notebook was still sitting in her locker from the day before.
She needed it, and so decided to hurry back to her locker before class began.


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She was almost there when she spotted four girls in front of her locker all standing in a circle with Shelby being the center of attention as usual.


Keeping her eyes downward, she decided to be brave this time and slowly slinked up to her locker door.



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“Wow, look at that. Hey, what dumpster did you pull those rags you’re wearing out of?” a high pitched voice chortled behind her.


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Ashlyn closed her eyes and proceeded to pull the notebook from her locker with every intention set on ignoring the girls from behind.

"Did you hear me? I asked you a question!" Shelby sneered.

"Yeah, she asked you a question Dumpy, answer her!" another girl mockingly interjected.

"Hey!" Shelby continued, jabbing the tip of her index finger into Ashlyn's back, "I'm talking to you! Are you deaf or something?!"

The foursome erupted into a cloud of snickers.

"Hellooo!" Shleby tried once more, waving her palm in front of Ashlyn's face.


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“What the hell is your problem?!" Ashlyn felt herself retaliate, her voice was shrill with anger, "Don't you and your stupid friends have anything better to than stand here and bother me?!"

“I’m so tired of you and-“ she noticed Shelby’s head lift, her eyes fixated on something behind her.


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“Oh My God!!” Shelby burst into a dramatic fit, “Mrs. Patterson... Ashlyn just HIT me!”


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Ashlyn was confused, “What? I-“


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“Miss. Thayer, you’re going to have to come with me. Violence is NOT tolerated, nor is bullying!” a voice above her snapped.


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Ashlyn could barely believe what had just happened. Why did it seem like she was always bound for the unfair side of life.

As the girl slowly followed her principal down the hall, she turned to see the smug group of girls along with the satisfied smirk painted on Shelby’s face, all laughing and pointing in her direction.


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Well thats it for Chapter 3! Tell me what you think :)

[GreenStraws]

FWWEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111

XDDDD Ok. I am hyper. Weewoo...

Edit - I added the 1's for effect...

[Plumeria330]

Hey Alyssa!! I haven't talked to you in awhile and was just thinking about you! Thanks, so glad you like it! :)

[GreenStraws]

Aww... You know I love you. -Tackle Hugs- And your story.

XD

[lethifold]

Yay! I love this story. It's written so well and the pictures are really good.

[Shenanigans_SC]

This is a really cute story. And the pictures you've set up are awesome. I'm still trying to figure out how you got a toddler in a vehicle!
I'll be looking for updates. :)

[Plumeria330]

Bloochi: Thanks so much!

Shenanigans: Thank you! I have to give full credit to Photoshop for the car thing ;)

[DejAng3l]

Incredible story. I'm really enjoying the story and i love the pictures. Keep up the wonderful work. Looking forward to an update.

[Plumeria330]

Thanks for the kind words DejAng3l!

Im hoping to have chapter 4 up tomorrow. :)

[lethifold]

Yess! I've been hoping for an update! -sets up tent-

[lonelydoowoop]

[New reader]
Such a good story!

[Plumeria330]

WOOOHOOO!!! A new update!! :anime: :anime:
I have to apologize for the pictures in this one, I had some major problems with my screen shot thingie, but it just wasn't worth it to go back and retake all of my pictures, so i had to work with it ;)
I hope you guys enjoy the chapter anyway!!!




“Here, take a seat”

Ashlyn looked up at the tall woman perfectly positioned to her front, she was pointing towards an empty seat sectioned in a tiny row up against a clean ivory wall.

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“Rebecca, I’ll buzz you when I’m ready for her.”
The woman then proceeded towards her office, quietly closing the door behind her.

The lonely girl sat patiently, eyes fixated on the floor examining the various nooks and crannies in the carpet just under her trembling feet.

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Atmospheric sounds were flying through the air: the clicking of a keyboard, a swirling fan overhead, and the shrill buzz of a telephone.

Having never been to the principal’s office before, it was more of a shock than an experience.

In fact she was quite sure she had never been so nervous, her hands had been clasped tightly the whole time and she could feel sweat leaking out from between her fingers.

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What am I going to tell mom?

Ashlyn was so distracted with worry that she didn’t even notice the girl sitting comfortably on the opposite side of the room.

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“Hi!”

The sweet gentle voice of what sounded like that of an angel’s interrupted Ashlyn’s thought.

Slowly she lifted her head to view the smiling girl staring back at her.

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Beautiful wasn’t the word to describe her.

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She possessed these deep blue eyes seemingly transparent and shiny black hair to shape her perfect face which continued to cascade down her shoulders followed by neatly trimmed ends resting on the small of her back.

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“I’m Katie.” She said, her smile beamed brighter than her eyes, everything about her seemed so inviting.

“Um…hi.” Ashlyn sheepishly replied, returning her gaze toward the floor.

Katie took pity on her.

Even though Ashlyn didn’t know who she was, she knew who Ashlyn was.

She would pass her occasionally in the halls; usually staring at her feet, she also knew she didn’t have any friends.

No one wanted to be associated with “the poor kid”, besides that, anyone caught being nice to one of Shelby’s enemies would undoubtedly become an outcast themselves.

Ah yes, the school for prima donnas in training.

Although, there was something strangely different about Katie; she wasn’t like the other girls. She owned the confidence of a supermodel and the heart of a rebel accompanied with skin as thick as an alligators.
She was as compassionate as she was ruthless with half of her heart residing within the clouds of heaven, the other half in the depths of hell- the perfect blend of grace and evil.
Katie selectively chose her friends and punished her enemies, with her kind of beauty, no one would see it coming. This explained her frequent visits to the principal’s office.

A noticeable tear escaped from Ashlyn, falling fast creating a small wet circle on the carpet.

She could hear the sound of Katie getting up from her spot and taking the seat next to hers. She felt a hand graze her shoulder.

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“Everything will be ok.” Katie reassured
“I promise.”

“How do you know?” Ashlyn asked skeptically through her sniffles.


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“Katrina, Mrs. Patterson is ready to see you.”

With that Katie jumped up from her seat and after a quick wave back at Ashlyn she disappeared behind the large oak door.

Ashlyn pondered her fate for a moment then turned her focus back on herself.

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Later that day at lunch Ashlyn could be seen at her usual table…alone.

She was busy poking lightly at the food with a plastic fork when she heard a noise next to her.

“Hiii, remember me?” a cheerful voice rang out.

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Ashlyn turned to look up at Katie’s beaming face.
Before she could answer Katie immediately took the seat next to her.

Why is this girl being so nice to me?


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“So, did you get in much trouble?”


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“Well…no, I just got a warning, but my mom has to sign this thing saying I got in trouble, she’s gonna KILL me!”

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“What's your moms name?”
“Heather Thayer---WAI-what are you doing?!”

Katie snatched the piece of paper that had been safely kept under Ashlyn’s sweaty palm and before she could react, Katie began scribbling.

“There, now everyone’s happy” Katie smiled as she handed back the paper; seeming rather satisfied with her action.


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“You….forged my mom’s signature?”

Katie was right though, the principal never noticed and her mom didn’t have a clue she was ever sent to the principal.

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At first Ashlyn felt a pang of guilt in the pit of her stomach for she hadn’t lied to her mother before; however, after reasoning with her own conscience all remorse was quickly dismissed.

After that day the girls quickly became best friends, a friendship that continued in the years to follow.

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The girls were absolutely inseparable, Ashlyn would stay over Katie’s house on a regular basis, they’d talk for hours on the phone, go shopping, share secrets and crushes.
It was seemingly the perfect friendship, so much that Ashlyn didn’t notice the strong influence Katie was having on her thoughts, actions and desires.

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That's the end of chapter 4! Thanks for reading! :duck:
:lovestruc Comments as always are loved :lovestruc

[Shenanigans_SC]

Aww! I'm torn! On one hand Ashlyn really needs a friend, a good friend. Yet I'm not sure Katie is the type of girl to be that friend. Gut-wrenching I tell ya!

Awesome update! Thanks!

[phoenix_SC]

I love a good story, and this is a great one! Thanx for all your efforts! :wave: :gjob:

[lethifold]

Oooh! Katie's really pretty. I don't really think Ashlyn should be friends with her though, even though she needs a friend.

But anyway, great update!

:: Pixie ::

[DejAng3l]

oooh....i smell trouble on the way...this does not sound good...but great update.

[Plumeria330]

Thank you all for your wonderful comments!
I'm so glad you guys are enjoying it.
And Katie isn't so much a bad person, but she does have bad tendencies, and I'll tell you this, you haven't seen the last of her. ;)
Again thank you all for reading and for the encouragement!!! :luff:

[lonelydoowoop]

Yeah, she's just a kid. Kids lie and stuff. =)

[Plumeria330]

Yes, but she isn't innocent either, Lonelydoowoop...more stuff will come out later-you'll see! I should really shush,
its gonna be hard to not drop hints!! :smash:

[lonelydoowoop]

*excitement*

[Plumeria330]

Hi guys!!
So I have tons of time on my hands this weekend (hubby's working late :()so i should have the next update posted tomorrow.
C'mon, you know you're excited! :elephant:

[Plumeria330]

Thanks again to those who have been faithfully reading this story, it really means so much to me and really motivates me to keep it going :)

With that said,
Here's chapter 5!~~~ :bunny:



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“Well…um, I don’t know Katie, last time I got caught and-“
“Oh c’mon! Pleeeeeeaaaaasseee?” Katie whined nauseatingly on the other line, “It’ll be so much fuuunnn!”

Ashlyn could tell that Katie had already started drinking by the tell tale tone of her slurry voice.

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“Ok-alright, fine.” she quickly whispered into the receiver, “I’ll be waiting outside, just make sure you guys get here quick!”

Shrieks and screams of excitement blasted from the phone causing her to jerk away from the receiver.

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“-and make sure you’re QUIET!”

Unfortunately Katie had already hung up.

She clicked the phone off and let out a huge sigh. Sneaking out had become sort of a habit these last couple of months and it was actually becoming some what a routine.

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Glancing quickly at the clock she saw it was 1:37am and concluded that Katie and her friends would be there in about five minutes; she had to hurry but couldn’t make a sound in doing so.

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Not wanting to open her door completely for fear of the rusty hinges shrieking, she squeezed and contorted though the small opening proceeded to tip toe through her living room, her feet scuffing quietly along the floorboards.

Excitement was bubbling up inside, it was always such a rush to sneak out.

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She had just reached the door when a loud creak came from Heather’s room.

She froze dead in her tracks, panting quietly while tiny beads of sweat began to form on the back of her neck.

God, not again! She thought, worried that her mother saw her.

Ashlyn was now a beautiful and very typical, sixteen year old.
As she grew more her appearance began to change and she now began to resemble less and less of her mother.

Deep down inside she had always secretly wanted to know what her father looked like, what kind of person he was and why he was no longer in their lives.
Heather however would never speak of him, even the one time when Ashlyn worked up enough courage to ask about him she was answered with a very abrupt reply of “Don’t ever ask me that again.”
She would often wonder if the root of her low self esteem stemmed from abandonment issues and unanswered questions.
Of course, taking a psychology class wasn’t helping to keep her thoughts at bay.

[Plumeria330]

A couple of minutes passed by as she listened intently, expecting yelling to erupt at any given moment but found the only sound to be present was the pounding of her very own heart.

Her eyes rolled to the side in an effort to peer through the darkness.
She breathed out a sigh of relief knowing that the coast was clear and with that was free to go.

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The door closed behind her just as a pair of bright headlights streaked across the worn wooden paneling of the house.

“On time like always” she grumbled to herself, reluctantly shuffling across her front lawn.

There parked on the street in front of her homely little house was a blue vehicle, the idle of the engine was loud and rang irritatingly in her ears.

Peering through the night she could make out the image of her friend seated in the back, beckoning for her to join them.

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When she got there she opened the door only to be greeted with blaring rock music and the giggles and laughter of a bunch of teenagers accompanied by the foul stench of alcohol.

Ashlyn felt her heart sink to the pit of her stomach.

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“Oh my God! Have you guys been drinking?!” she asked infuriated.

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“WOOOOOO!” the group responded followed by an uproar of laughter.

“Are you kidding me? You can’t drink and drive-it’s illegal, and besides that someone could get hurt!” she screamed through clenched teeth.

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Her eyes narrowed towards the driver throwing him a look of disgust,
“What is WRONG with you?”

She was still standing outside, feet planted in the wet grass and her nails digging into paint as she held the door.


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“Just shut up and get in you ******** little goody-goody!” the driver slurred.

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“Yeah!” Katie giggled in agreement, invitingly patting the seat next to her.

There was that pang of guilt again, funny how it always showed up when Katie was around.

Nonetheless she was Ashlyn’s best friend and was always there when she needed someone.
Heck, she was her only friend in all actuality.
Ashlyn carried her reputation of an outcast to high school and the others she hung out with were really Katie’s friends as she was usually just a tag along.

Feeling another sigh escape her lips, she reluctantly got in the vehicle. She slammed the door shut immediately regretting her decision.

“Yaaaayy!” Katie drunkenly embraced Ashlyn as the car screeched its tires, speeding off into the night.

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Thoughts raced erratically back and forth through her mind, nothing keeping her focused.

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She just couldn’t shake the gut-wrenching feeling that she could've just made the worst mistake of her entire life.






Thats it for now! Thank you for reading!! :anime: :anime:

[lonelydoowoop]

Ekkk! VERY bad mistake.

[Shenanigans_SC]

Oh my goodness! You've got me wondering what's next. I mean, I think I know, but I hope it's not right. Great update!

[[[MILK]]_SC]

Wow, I really like this story.

Eager to know what happens next. Hope its not what I think it is *hides in anticipation*

[Plumeria330]

Thanks for the comments everyone! :D
Basically, the whole point of this chapter is to show how easily
swayed she is by her friends, even when she knows its something
she shouldn't do.
-but keep reading because it will get juicier! :p

[Plumeria330]

I felt like updating today, so here is chapter 6 :)


The next morning came all too quick for Ashlyn, apparent by the way she was dragging her feet down the school’s hall with almost robotic-like movements.

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Never being one to handle hangovers well, her appearance reflected how she was feeling.

Events from the previous night had sapped her completely: her stomach gurgled with nausea, head was perpetually pounding with pangs and her bloodshot eyes winced in pain at the sight of the slightest bit of light, not to mention her clothing stunk of sweat, smoke and alcohol.

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“Looking gorgeous as always there, Ash…” Shelby noted sarcastically.

That voice. It felt like a knife plunging straight into Ashlyn’s ear but today she just continued to walk, not having the urge or sheer energy to engage in a useless cat fight.


High school proved to be almost exactly the same as middle school: same people, same drama. Shelby was still the reigning queen bee with her minions consistently by her side and this year she even found a way to deviously connive her way into the class presidency; a true politician in the making.


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It always remained some vast mystery as to why Shelby always seemed to have it in for her but lately there wasn’t much she could do to hurt Ashlyn.

Luckily, being accepted into Katie’s rather exclusive little group of friends deemed itself rewarding at times as they just weren’t the type of people you’d want to mess with.

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She arrived at class and took her usual seat by the window and shortly after Katie took the seat behind her.

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“Hey!”
Katie tapped her index finger repetitively on Ashlyn’s shoulder.
“So, whatcha tell your mom about last night?”

Ashlyn paused for a moment, trying to remember through the pain of her headache. Lying was such a habit that it had become second nature to her.

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“Well, I called her while you were still asleep and explained that I had forgotten about a test and you had invited me to come over to study and that she was already asleep so I didn’t want to wake her….blah blah blah.” She replied casually, examining her fingernails.


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Katie chortled to herself, “And she believed you?”

“Well, yeah!”

The girls giggled together for a few minutes at the thought of how parents can be so dumb.

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“I can see that I have taught you well my dear!” Katie grinned, “But you know, Chaz could’ve driven you home.”

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“Yeah, ok. With the way he was swerving around the road- my God, we almost hit a stop sign!”

“Good point.” Kaite replied dryly.


Just as the two of them finished their conversation the homeroom teacher, Mrs. Henderson, entered the classroom.

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The students where expecting the usual good morning spiel along with a discussion of the days events, however the grave look on her face had them all beginning to wonder if there was something wrong.

[Shenanigans_SC]

Wow... Katie can fake a hangover pretty well! She looks perfectly pretty. Glad they're both okay, but now I'm wondering about that 'grave' face. Hmm.... Nice cliff hanger!

[Plumeria330]

“Good morning everyone, unfortunately I have some terrible news for some of you.”
She cleared her throat before continuing,
“I know we have a few students who take math in room 202 with Mr. Rosdale…”

This caught Ashlyn’s attention; she furrowed her brow and quickly raised her head to listen.

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“….sadly he passed away in his sleep last night. In the wake of this, the faculty has managed to hire a replacement teacher and you will be meeting him this afternoon”


Various gasps and ‘oh’s’ were heard echoing around the room.

“Hey Ash, that’s our class!” Katie whispered from behind.

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“Yep.” She sighed leaning back in her chair, “I hated that guy though. Hopefully the new one will be nothing like him.”

By the time lunch rolled around that afternoon Ashlyn had already begun to feel better, so she borrowed some of her friend’s makeup and headed to the bathroom.

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Her look was completed with applying a final layer of lip gloss. She then took a step back from the mirror and after a few short moments of examining her reflection she let out a deep sigh of disappointment.

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Heh. Who am I kidding? She grumbled in her thought.

Ashlyn despised herself to the very core of her being, and she had for as long as she could remember. Although she would often put up a tough exterior of defense, she was slowly losing her battle of heart.

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I am never going to be pretty enough, skinny enough or rich enough. That’s why everyone hates me. I don’t even know why I bother anymore, nothing is ever going to change.

She swallowed forcefully, trying with all her strength to hold back tears.

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The wall clock read one o’clock, lunch was now over and she had to go to class. She frowned and took one last glance at the mirror before storming out of the bathroom.
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Thats the end of chapter 6. I know nothing exciting happened in this chapter, and believe me when I say I really wanted to add more, but I thought it was long as is, and I didn't want to drag it on too much. :smash:
But the good news is that next chapters are going to be leading up to some very BIG events....including an explanation of the introduction.
So sit tight, and I promise you wont be disappointed! (at least I hope not :()
As always, thank you for reading, and I love to hear your comments! :anime:

[Plumeria330]

Wow Shenanigans, that was fast!!
:lol:

[DejAng3l]

poor ashlyn....she doesn't seem to have a very good self-esteem....i can see where she gets that from though....based on her pass and how live was for her growing up....

[PlayLives]

I'm liking this story. Can't wait for the next update.
Ashlyn is very pretty, too bad tthe nasty comments of others can make her feel so bad about herself.

[phoenix_SC]

Ooh, this gets better and better. I'll defintely be keeping an eye on this story! <subscribes> :gjob:

[Shenanigans_SC]

AHH!! I didn't realize I had posted inbetween your chapter. *sorry*
I missed the rest of it cause I thought I had read all the update!
Anyhow, glad to have read the rest of it. Poor Ashlyn. Looking forward to the next few that you mentioned!

[Plumeria330]

Wow, thank you so much for the comments everyone!
You guys are the BEST! :lovestruc

DejAng3l: You got that right. But thats sort of what this story is about, how even other people's circumstances can affect the lives of others.

PayLives: I'm so glad you like!

phoenix: Your comments are sooo nice! Thanks so much for the encouragement :)

Shenanigans:Thats ok! I saw it just as I posted the second part, and I was actually kinda flattered-Ive never had someone comment so quickly before :)

GAH! I can't wait to post the next updates :D

[Plumeria330]

I'm back with another update.....! :anime:
It seems to be taking me forever to write this,
but there is so much to this story and as an artist I tend to be very much into detail :)
Again, thank you to all who are reading this and I hope you continue to enjoy it!

Everyone enjoy the update and comment if you like it!
Thanx! :D





To Ashlyn, it seemed like the longest, loneliest walk from the bathroom that afternoon, and was relieved when she had finally arrived to her last class of the day.

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Math, however, was by far her worst subject. Not only did she abhor it with ever inch of her body, she was hopelessly failing in every aspect.

The last teacher Mr. Rosdale, or the “decrepit old man” as he was often referred to, went out of his way to call out students who he felt weren’t trying hard enough and unfortunately, Ashlyn was one of those students. Other times he was just painfully boring, she would be sitting in class and would literally feel her eyes glazing over in response to his lackluster lectures.


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“ASHHHH!”

Katie’s whiny voice stung her ear.

“I missed you at lunch babe, were where you?”

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Katie look concerned, but Ashlyn was not in the mood to go into details, not today.

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“I uh... had to make a phone call.” As soon as the white lie had passed though her lips, her eyes fell, focusing her attention on the dark stained hardwood floor on which her feet were rooted.


“Oh. Well, I wanted to tell you that….”her voice trailing off as she rambled on.

Ashlyn could hear Katie’s voice, but the words weren’t registering, for some reason she couldn’t seem to focus on anything today.

Ever since she turned fourteen she felt a constant struggle, a war perhaps, going on inside of her.

She was always troubled, and even when something good happened, her mind would always revert back to negative. It was a force which could not be controlled, and the worst part about it was she didn’t even understand why she was feeling like that.

“Are you listening to me?!” Katie snapped.

“Uhuh, yeah.”
Her monotone spoke for itself.

Katie sighed softly as she stared at her friend,
“Ashlyn, what is wrong with you? You’ve been spacing out on me a lot lately.”

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Ashlyn grinned widely,
“I’m fine! Go on.” It pained her to fake such a cheerful voice.

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“Ok…..,” Katie replied suspiciously,
“Well I was saying that my parents are gone this week, so Mike is bringing his friends over and we’re having this huge party!”

Mike was Katie’s boyfriend…Katie’s college boyfriend. They had been going out for six months and she claimed she was in love, but sometimes Ashlyn couldn’t help but speculate that there was more to that story.

“So you know you’re going to be there.” Katie sustained,
“It’s next Saturday.”

“Mmm, okay, I guess. Just one thing…” she held up her hand, “Chaz isn’t going to be there this time is he?” Her voice strained with apprehension.

“Well yeah, he probably will.” Katie crossed her arms in defense, “Is there a problem with that?”

Ashlyn had a habit of studying the floor whenever she was nervous.
“Well, uh…no. It’s just that I don’t think he likes me very much, you know with how he was in the car and-“

“That’s just his personality; you’ll have to deal with it.” She replied coldly.

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“-Well, no,” Ashlyn continued, her voice rather shaky this time, “he’s always like, yelling at me-“

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“Geez, Ashlyn!” Katie barked loudly

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“You’re always so weird about my friends!"

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"Give 'em a break will ya? They always let you tag along with us, and always allow you to come to their parties."

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Sorry if they’re not all “Ooh, let’s all hold hands and tell each other secrets while we sit around a camp fire toasting marshmallows!”

Her sarcastic falsetto tone made Ashlyn cringe.

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“Maybe you should try being grateful instead of acting like a spoiled child who can’t have a lollipop!” her eyes were narrowed at Ashlyn, cutting her down to size.

[Plumeria330]

She was completely taken aback; Katie had never acted like this before and didn’t know where this spat of hostility was coming from all of a sudden.

As she stood before her friend staring in disbelief she took notice of something, something unusual.

“Katie….are you-“

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“WHAT?” she retorted, flinging her hand back in rage.

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“Nothing! Sorry-I’m sorry,” Ashlyn gave in, her eyes pleaded with Katie, “I’ll go to the party, I’ll hang out with Chaz, just please don’t be mad at me, 'kay?”

A smile slowly started to form across Katie’s face,
“Well, that’s all I really want hun!”

Her voice had changed, going from abnormally harsh to sickly sweet.

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Ashlyn was dumbfounded as her friend reached out and hugged her tightly.

What is going on with her?

[Shenanigans_SC]

Your pictures are amazing with their colors and how they're set up. Great update. Can't wait to see how this party goes.

[Plumeria330]

Thanks Shenan!
Oh yeah....the party...*shudders* :err:

[Plumeria330]

No one else liked this chapter? :(
*goes off to cry in a corner*

[crazygirl247]

great story! can't wait untill the next update

[phoenix_SC]

I love it, I love it!! I read alot of sims2 stories and never before have begged for an update because I don't want to be too pushy but I can't help myself....please, please can we...haveanotherupdatesoon? <embarrassed> There. I've said it. This story is so good and you've left it on such a cliffhanger. <sob>
What exactly was Ashlyn going to say to Kate? What had she noticed? Why does Kate seem different? Is something going to happen at the party? So many questions that I need answers to...soon...please.
Thankyou so much for this story. You're very talented xx :wave:

[DejAng3l]

sorry....just read this chap....it's a great update....geezh...is katie high or something...she's acting pretty irrational...even for katie...lol

[jennywren]

maybe katie is pregnant

[Shenanigans_SC]

Oooooo I think Jennywren might be right!

[Plumeria330]

Oh yay! You guys do like it! ....now Im embarrassed... :lonely:

OK!

crazygirl: Thank you so much! Its always nice to have a new reader :)

phoenix: Your comments always make me smile! :D Dont worry! the next chapter is almost complete, then I have to take the pictures so the next chapter should be up within the next day to so

DejAng3l and Jennywren: One of you guessed it! (you guys are good!) But who is right? :blink: I really wish I could say, but it kind of has an effect on one of the biggest chapters, and I dont wanna give anything away!

Thanks so much for reading guys, it makes me so happy!

-And thank you to whoever gave me 5 stars! You guys rock!

[GreenStraws]

Yay!!!!!!! I havent read this in a while, i am caught up now. I love it.

<3

[BethanSims2]

Oooo, I'm so exited to find out whats up with Katie! :anime: lol

[Plumeria330]

Thanks for the wonderful comments guys! <3

Well I usually don't update this quickly, butttt.......I really really wanted to :D
This chapter is kind of a long one, sorry! It seems like once I get going I can't stop :)
And for those of you who want to know what Katie's deal is, dont worry cause you'll find out soon enough!

Alright, here goes nothing:



*Chapter 8*

Ashlyn sat gazing longingly out the window.

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It was late afternoon on a warm spring day. Bright white clouds filled the sky cheerfully and the sun beamed brightly making the street pavement twinkle, while birds sat happily among the trees sweetly singing enchanting melodies-

“When the hell is this teacher going to get here? I’ve got stuff to do!”

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It seemed as though Katie was out to rip everyone a new one today.

Ashlyn was still trying to figure out what had gotten into her friend when she heard the door creak loudly.

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The whole class turned their attention to the man standing quietly in the doorway.

He looked young, maybe just out of college, and his clothing was less than professional to say the least.

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“Hey, hottie.” Shelby said in her sexiest voice, loud enough for the entire class to over hear. Half the room erupted in laughter while the other half rolled eyes.

“Uh, sorry I’m late,” he started, “I was having a discussion with your principal about my eh...attire.”

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The man politely introduced himself as Adam; he was the kind of person who was turned off by trivial pleasantries so wherever he went he always insisted everyone call him by his first name.

After everyone around the room introduced themselves the class droned on like any other normal day would.

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Ashlyn stared impatiently at the wall clock counting down the seconds until class dismissal.

With everything that had happened in the last twenty four hours she couldn’t wait for the chance to leave the prolonging source of her problems behind.

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The time finally came and she practically leapt out of her chair eager to blend with the sea of classmates pushing out the door.

As she was walking she felt a warm hand rest gently on her shoulder.

“Ashlyn?” the voice called.

She whipped around intolerantly and saw her teacher half sitting on the edge of his desk.

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“I’ve been going through some of the class records and I noticed that you seem to be struggling with this subject.” He waved to a sloppy stack of papers, “I was wondering if you could stay an extra few minutes so we can talk and try to pinpoint the areas that you don’t understand, that way we can work towards improving your grade.”

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She shot a look toward the door…she was so close to freedom.

“You know,” he interjected, “it is this school’s policy that if you fail a class you can’t participate in graduation.”

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“Alright.” She gave in after letting out a quiet, disappointed sigh.

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The time flew by as they talked, it turned out that he had this incredible knack for explaining things the way Ashlyn could easily understand them, an ability the previous teacher lacked.

Before Ashlyn knew it, three hours had passed and at some point their conversation eventually strayed from professional to a somewhat personal level.


“God, so how old are you? You look so young for a teacher,” she giggled, holding her hand up, “no offense or anything!”

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He laughed and smiled generously at her, “I’m almost 23.”

“So you’re 22?”

He nodded, looking slightly embarrassed.

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“So I have to ask,” She began, “why-“

“Become a math teacher? It’s actually quite simple, “he smiled before continuing, “I’ve always been really good at teaching…anything really, and math I’ve always just gotten.”

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He paused for a few seconds, then whispered, “That and I want the summers off so I can surf.”

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Her smile broadened toward him and they continued talking for a few more minutes before she noticed the time.

“Oh my God, I have to go!”

“Okay, I’ll see you tomorrow?”

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Ashlyn didn’t understand why he said it like a question.
“You bet!” she smiled sweetly then waved goodbye.

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It was now twilight and since the bus was long gone she reasoned that she had no choice but to walk home.

The air was crisp, yet warm, and surprisingly there was not a sound to be heard except for the loud chirping of several crickets in the bushes and the sand that crunched under her sneakers as she walked.

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Ashlyn’s mood was finally beginning to lift and her heart was light. All she could think about was Adam; his eyes, his smile, his laugh.

Characteristically she was quick to become very fond of whoever treated her with kindness and respect.
Maybe this day would end on a good note after all.

Just at that moment the sound of a car engine idling next to her broke her concentration.

Fearfully she kept her focus, not turning her head an inch, her heart began to thump loudly in her chest and every nerve in her body was buzzing.
She recognized the sound of a power window going down, and then a voice.

“Hey babe, you need a ride home?”

She turned to identify the driver.

“Oh, hi Chaz.” She greeted sheepishly.

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“C’mon get in, I’ll take you home. I wouldn’t want anything bad to happen to you out here all alone.” He insisted.

She felt a pang inside of her, but this time it was not of guilt, but more of a warning. Something was telling her she should not go with him.

She paused for a moment and reasoned with herself. After all, she did tell Katie that she would try to get along with him, and her house was only a couple blocks away, surely nothing could happen in that short amount of time.

As usual, she put her better judgment on a shelf and got into the vehicle. Her body was still trembling as he put the car in gear and drove off.

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~Thanks for reading guys! Please leave a comment if you liked it! :lovestruc

[lonelydoowoop]

Ekkk! Always listen to yourself....

[4oh4error]

I commented to you in another thread, but just wanted to say here how much I'm liking your story! Nice cliffhanger ;)

[Shenanigans_SC]

Hee hee... I see young love on the horizon. Hopefully Chaz isn't as creepy as he seems. For Ashlyn's sake.

[jennywren]

dun dun dun! chad is up to no good

[ThePolygotNerd_SC]

Great story *thumbs up*

[cappyboy]

Agreed. I love coming of age/school stories. This has just joining my story rotation and I'm looking forward to more. Especially curious to see what kind of sparks develop between Ashlyn and Chaz and how long it takes teacher Adam to figure out he shouldn't stand so close to his female students. (Hope everybody gets that reference.)

[GreenStraws]

Oh.. My... Gosh.

CHRISSY! AAAHHH! I am totally in love with your story all over again!!!!

:P

<3 <3 For yooou and your skillss.

[phoenix_SC]

OMG! I wish I'd had a teacher like Adam. Phew, what a hottie!!
You've done it again - left us hanging by our fingernails clinging onto a chalky, crumbly cliff...:cry:
Oh and by the way, for the moderators out there - FAB STORY ALERT!! Definitely worthy of being featured! :1st
Great storyline and awesome pics makes this one of the best stories I've ever read. Bravo!! :gjob: :clap:

[DejAng3l]

Great update....but i just had a bad feeling that something bad's gonna happen...

[Plumeria330]

Wow guys! Thank you all for your comments and encouragement!!

lonelydoowoop: Tell me about it! IM even getting frustrated with her :giggler:

4oh4error, ThePolygotNerd, cappyboy: Thanks so much! Glad you guys are liking it :)

GreenStraws: Aww thanks! *huggles*

phoenix: stop! you're making me blush!! :p It means alot to me that you like it so much, thank you!

I can't say it enough-everyone thank you for taking the time to read this story! :) :)

[PlayLives]

I had the same question everyone else had, what is it Ashlyn saw in Katie that made her so fearful, but I guess I have to wait; and why doesn't Ashlyn ever listen to herself? Arghh!
..continuing to enjoy the story..

[Plumeria330]

I had the same question everyone else had, what is it Ashlyn saw in Katie that made her so fearful, but I guess I have to wait; and why doesn't Ashlyn ever listen to herself? Arghh!
..continuing to enjoy the story..

Dont worry, everything will be answered for sure....but a few things have to go down first ;)
Glad you're still reading

[Plumeria330]

Hey everyone!! Here is the next chapter I finally got around to doing :p

There isn't as many pics this time because I had to photoshop them a lot, but I'm hoping ya'll enjoy it anyway!!! :D

~Comments are a wonderful thing..so leave some if you like this! :duck:

At the risk of sounding like a broken record: Thanks so much for reading! <3

....Oh, and this chapter may be a little....er...intense....enjoy!


~Chapter 9~


Even though they had only been in the car for a few minutes the ride seemed to take forever.

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There was an awkward silence in the car, infrequent idle chit chat would fill the air but then quickly dissolved continuing the cycle.

Ashlyn searched her head for something to say, thinking it would be a great opportunity to break the ice and maybe ease some of her unnecessary worries.

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“So umm…” her voice cracked
“Are you going to Katie’s party next weekend?”

“Yeah.” He replied coolly with a sigh.

Ashlyn grimaced slightly at the realization that there was no hope getting though to this kid.

Chaz had always been a little peculiar…at least to her. He seldom spoke when she was around, usually seen leaning against a wall with the ever present cigarette in hand, and on the rare moment when he did open his mouth it would spew out unpleasant strings of untamed malevolence.

She remembered one time a couple years back Katie had mentioned that he comes from a fairly wealthy family but as few people know happiness and wealth don’t always go hand in hand.

The only other details Katie could offer were few, but enough to haunt Ashlyn’s memory.

She said that when he was a small child he would receive daily beatings from his father…who was sober.
His mother was always away on various business trips, mostly for months on end, leaving plenty of time for his father’s many mistresses to make themselves at home.
Finally when he became a teenager he simply became invisible to the both of them and while the physical beatings ceased, the emotional ones continued to flourish.

Ashlyn speculated the accuracy of the story seeing as Katie has a track record of “stretching” the truth, but the possibility alone was upsetting.

Her thoughts faded and she came to the conclusion that there would be no more conversation tonight.

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Turning her head she looked out the window and realized the surrounding area was completely unfamiliar to her.

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“Chaz….I think you’re going the wrong way…”

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He didn’t reply.
He didn’t even turn his head to look at her.

She felt herself slowly being devoured by anxiety and the overwhelming sense of panic.

Shortly after Chaz turned onto a vacant dirt road.

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It was dark, overgrown and surrounded by a dense patch of woods.
He immediately pulled to the side and shut the car off.

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Ashlyn was now just beginning to comprehend the significance of the apprehension she was feeling all night.

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Why don’t I ever listen to myself?


She was too afraid to say anything, or even dare question; instead she turned her head toward him.

Chaz was already silently gazing upon her, his eyes studying each and every curvature of her thin visage.

Chills raced up her spine when she saw his eyes fall to examine the rest of her body.

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He slowly stretched out his arm and rested his hand firmly on her thigh with his eyes still staring deeply into hers.

Ashlyn’s heart jumped into her throat and her insides were twisting up into knots.

She glared at Chaz dreading what the next incident.

Finally his lips parted, breaking the foreboding silence,

“You’re a virgin aren’t you?”

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She was caught off guard and didn’t know how to respond.
Why was he acting like this?

“’Cause I was thinking, you aren’t exactly pretty, and with an ugly face like that no one’s ever going to want you. So I’ve decided to do you a favor baby.”
His tongue was like that of a serpent: deceitfully cruel and purely wicked.

He began to move closer to her, bringing his face within an inch away from hers.

His breath was hot and moist against her skin.

Ashlyn began to speak but it was too late.

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Chaz grabbed the back of her neck, squeezing it tightly and forcefully pressed his lips against hers; stifling anything she was trying to say.

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He continued to kiss her deeply, despite her struggles to push him away.
Ashlyn felt his hand slowly run down the front of her shirt then stopping at the top of her pants. His fingers fumbled awkwardly as he attempted to unbutton her jeans.

A thought came to her at that moment,
Am I really going to let this happen to me?

Sure it would be easier to give up and Chaz is without a doubt stronger; he would empower her in a second. But in her heart of hearts she knew: she couldn’t let this go without at least trying to escape.

She struggled unrelentingly trying desperately to free her arms.

She pushed and shoved with all her strength, but he wouldn’t budge. All optimism was fleeing her mind when a burst of adrenaline filled her veins and she thrust out her arms successfully separating their bodies for a split second.


“GET OFF OF ME!” she cried painfully.

She became more enraged than anxious as she stared him down in disbelief of what had just happened.
A sea of emotions began swirling inside of her: she was out of breath, drained, and disappointed.

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“What the **** is wrong with you b****?” he screamed in irritation.

This was certainly not how he had planned it.

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“Get OUT now!” his eyes were narrowed to slits.

“GET OUT!”

The bellow pierced Ashlyn’s eardrum, she didn’t respond but simply decided to obey his wishes, after all it wasn’t as if she wanted to remain in his company any longer.

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Chaz didn’t wait for her. She only had one foot out the door when he began to take off. The force violently threw her body to the ground with her face smashing into the stone-strewn dirt.

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“Big mistake you dumb b****! You should have let me have you while I wanted it! Can’t you see? No body’s EVER gonna want you!”
Chaz shouted from the car as he drove off.

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Ashlyn wearily crawled onto the grass and coiled herself into a ball allowing the cold earth to swallow her whole.

She had been tossed out like a piece of trash that was completely useless to anyone.

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She sobbed softly as she lay with only blades of grass to dry her tears.

As the whole night replayed in her mind she came to the conclusion that Chaz was more than likely right about her.

Who would want her?

It wasn’t like she was anything extraordinary and her life certainly wasn’t destined for greatness.

To Ashlyn, life just didn’t seem to be worth living anymore, and for a brief moment she pondered the uselessness of even returning home.

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.....comments? ..please :)

[Shenanigans_SC]

*sniff* Waaah!!! *cry* Poor Ashlyn! I want to reach through the computer screen and hug her!
Off to cry in my corner.

(Great job on the pictures by the way! Stirring emotional update too!)

Waaaaaaa! *searches for the tissues*

[Plumeria330]

*sniff* Waaah!!! *cry* Poor Ashlyn! I want to reach through the computer screen and hug her!
Off to cry in my corner.

(Great job on the pictures by the way! Stirring emotional update too!)

Waaaaaaa! *searches for the tissues*


*hugs* don't cry Shen! but.... now you know what it feels like! *hint hint* ;)- lol j/k

[touchdown_girl_182]

This is getting really good, poor Ashlyn! But will we see more of her mum? And something is SO up with Katie...anyway, its a really rad story!

[lonelydoowoop]

Nooo!!! Ashlyn!!! =(=(
That guy is such a jerk! She's beautiful!

[Plumeria330]

This is getting really good, poor Ashlyn! But will we see more of her mum? And something is SO up with Katie...anyway, its a really rad story!

Thanks! Yes her mom will appear again starting in the next chapter.
Thanks for reading :)

[IntrepidLlama]

Great story so far, I hope you continue it! ^_^

[UlaumeSarestes]

Thats really good, and the pics are great!

Btw, hey Llama, I havent seen you around for ages.

[krazy_jade]

Just started reading today, I'm loving the story! Great cliff hanger too! Update soon!

[jennywren]

when IS the next chapter?

[Plumeria330]

Thanks for the comments everyone! :D :D

when IS the next chapter?

I spontaneously wrote the next chapter today, so I just have to take some pictures and hopefully I'll have it up tonight!

~Thanks for reading guys! <3

[jennywren]

yay!!!! wooooo

[.: Mariett :.]

SUCH a good story! Hope you update soon, I really want to know whathappens next....! :)

[x10ded4cazt_SC]

This is surprisingly like Iris' story. \:
the begining, the light... but who knows.. maybe it will go different places?

[x10ded4cazt_SC]

Wait a second.. maybe the begining was alike, but you've got a pretty good story here. Keep up the good work ;]

[Plumeria330]

This is surprisingly like Iris' story. \:
the begining, the light... but who knows.. maybe it will go different places?

This story isn't intended to be anything like Iris' story. The beginning is completely different, Im not really sure what you mean by light? If its the pictures you're talking about those are basically flashbacks... but you're not really supposed to know what's going on yet ;)

ACTUALLY....you are going to know soon because the chapter that explains it all is coming up.

But even though I'm not sure the outcome of Iris' story I assure you it will be totally different as this story reflects some of my personal experiences (though Im not going to say what).
But thank you for reading and I hope you will continue to enjoy it :)


-On another note, I'm not going to be able to update tonight as planned, some things came up and I am a very slooooow picture taker :P
But it will be here tomorrow! :D

.: Mariett :.~ Thank you also for your nice comment! :anime:
You guys are so nice <3

[Plumeria330]

So I was really planning on updating this yesterday, but I was starting to have computer problems in the morning and it got worse as the day went on. :smash: It took hour and hours, but I finally got the problem resolved....but it still sucked ;)
Sorry, I know I said I was going to update like two days ago.... :err:

Well I'm off to run some arrands, PLEASE enjoy this chapter, and leave a comment if you'd like :D

:D Thanks for reading! :D
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Chapter 10

“Hi honey, how was your night?”
Heather called hearing the door open. She was positioned comfortably on the couch consumed with the drama of the latest night time soap on TV.


“It was…..alright.”

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Ashlyn had managed to pull herself up from the ground after about an hours worth of self absorbed sorrow, figuring she’d give her less than desirable life another chance.

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“That’s good sweetie.”
Heather half heartedly replied with her eyes still fixated closely on the television.

Ashlyn knew she wasn’t listening; she was too busy resting in the arms of her man and watching her favorite show.

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Heather had been wrapped up in her own world lately, and today was nothing different. About seven months back she began seeing a man named Vince and became absolutely infatuated with his every movement.

He was very kind to her and she seemed the happiest she’d ever been, but somewhere between then and now Ashlyn had inadvertently taken her seat on the backburner.

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“Not that you would care anyway…”
She garbled under her breath as she slammed the bedroom door shut behind her.

Morning light broke quickly, and so started the day that was more than likely going difficult, just like all the others.

She had come to terms with what had happened the night before, and so decided that she was not, under any circumstance, going to tell Katie what had happened. It wasn’t Katie’s fault and she didn’t want to be the cause of any more problems.

Ashlyn never understood that blaming herself did absolutely nothing to alter reality.

When she arrived to school she walked as quickly as possibly to her first class, hoping to avoid Chaz. They didn’t share any classes, but even the thought of an encounter in the hallway made her twinge uncomfortably.


“Hey! Wait up!” a familiar voice called from behind.

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Ashlyn turned to see her best friend running full force in her direction.

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“Hey sweetie,” Katie panted, out of breath from sprinting down the hall, “I tried calling you last night and your phone was off…..wow you look like crap…”

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Ashlyn quickly searched her head for an excuse,
“I…..was asleep!”

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Katie threw her a wary glance,
“At seven?”

“Well, yeah” she chuckled nervously, “I was so tired…from, um...school. Yeah.”

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Her face turned a hue of red as soon as she realized how stupid that sounded.

“Okay?” Katie knew how bad of a liar Ashlyn was, but she didn’t question any further.
“Well, I really want to talk to you, can we meet up at lunch?”

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“Yeah, of course!”

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“Great. See you then hon!”

As she watched the figure of her friend slowly fade, blending into a crowd, a slightly disturbing feeling came over her. She pondered it for a split second before losing track of thought and continuing on her schedule.

That afternoon Ashlyn went to meet Katie as she had promised, but when she got to the cafeteria she noticed her friend hadn’t arrived yet.

She decided to stand by the door that way when she came in they could leave right away.

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She leaned her body against the cold concrete wall gazing blankly at everyone in the room as they went about their daily lunch routine: eating, talking and laughing.

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She took another glance at the wall clock and saw it was already quarter after, and began to doubt that Katie was going to show up at all.

“Hey you.”

That voice. Who was it?

She was so busy staring at the clock she didn’t notice Adam had walked up to her.

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“Oh- Hi!” she grinned uncontrollably.

“What are you doing here all by yourself?” he smiled brightly.

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That smile
She sighed internally.

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“Well…, Katie was supposed to meet me here, but she hasn’t shown up.”

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“I was just about to go to this sandwich place, you can join if you want it’s just down the road. That is, unless you think Katie might show up-“

A loud commotion erupted from a table on the other end of the cafeteria. She instinctively turned to see what was going on only to see none other than Chaz glaring evilly at her.

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Her face dropped and she froze in her stance.

“What’s that matter, Ashlyn?” Adam asked.

“Nothing! Nothing….lets go, I’ll talk to her in class later.”


Ashlyn was rather curious as to why Adam seemed to want to spend a lot of time her, and was slightly afraid he might get reprimanded by the school, but she was too ecstatic to continue with her worries.

The next twenty minutes came and went faster than she could blink.
They talked about anything and everything they could within the allotted time and she couldn’t help but feel more and more drawn to him.

[Plumeria330]

The rest of the day went on as normal, but when Katie didn’t show up for math either, Ashlyn knew something was wrong.

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A large part of her wanted so badly to stay so she could gawk at Adam, but lately her intuition had been proven far from wrong and it was then that she decided to skip and try to find Katie.

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A few minutes later her junky little car pulled up to the front of the large house. There were no other vehicles around and the area seemed strangely desolate.

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Her heels clicked loudly on the stone walkway as she made her way to the door.

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She pushed the bell button and peered though the windows hoping to see someone anyone.

When no one answered she remembered that Katie’s parents were going away that week and concluded that they must have already left.


She gave the door a gentle push and to her surprise it was unlocked.

“Hello? Katie you here?” she shouted peaking her head through the door.

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“Katie?”

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Her calls went unanswered and several doors were opened but all rooms were empty.

The wooden stairs creaked loudly under her weight as she uneasily headed to explore the next floor.

“Katie, you up here? It’s just me... Ashlyn.”

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Walking alone through another’s house gave her the creeps.

She carefully stepped toward Katie’s room; she had been saving it for last hoping that she would have found her by now.

Her heart was pounding with a mix of anticipation and anxiety and she slowly turned the knob.

“Katie? You in here?” Ashlyn called out softly.

The hinges screeched eerily as she slowly pushed the door open only to see her worst fears confirmed.

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There was Katie: on the floor drenched in a puddle of her own sweat and shivering profusely.

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Her skin was milky white, her eyes where dead and her mouth hung open appearing almost lifeless.

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“OH MY GOD! KATRINA!”

[jennywren]

noo not katie! whats wrong with her!

[Shenanigans_SC]

Chaz did it! She told him she was pregnant, and he did something to her! Chaz did it! Hunt him down!!

*smacks myself*
Okay, okay. I think I'm okay. Man! (Great update by the way) My mind is running wild with possibilities.

Allthough, I hope Adam doesn't need his job very badly... that man might be a hunk, but he's asking for trouble! lol

[DejAng3l]

great update....aw man...another cliff hanger....wonders what's going on with katie...

[Plumeria330]

Chaz did it! She told him she was pregnant, and he did something to her! Chaz did it! Hunt him down!!


...wow your imagination just runs wild doesn't it?? :D


Thanks for the FB guys!

[jennywren]

Great update! how did you get all the drips on her face l;ke that?

[Plumeria330]

Great update! how did you get all the drips on her face l;ke that?

Thanks, it's all done in Photoshop :)

[krazy_jade]

Great update! Definitely the best story I have EVER read :D Keep it up hun, All your fans are rootin' for ya!

[Plumeria330]

krazy_jade: Thanks so much! I think that is one of the nicest things anyones ever said! Thank you for reading this, feedback always makes my day :D


So I want to hear some more thoughts about Katie!!
I wonder if anyone's figured out whats going on yet? :idea:

[jennywren]

is she unconcious? dead? preegie premonition? fever?

[Plumeria330]

Im writing the next chapter now! (Which is the catalyst for all the drama)
I was thinking I gave it away...but I guess not :p
wow...Im actually really excited about this......I need a life :(

[EdieBird]

Personally, I think Katie has either found out she's very sick, or she's on some kind of drugs...

Maybe both.

Chaz is a slimeball. Adam is cute but every time I see him I hear "Don't Stand So Close To Me." (thanks, whoever mentioned that song...GAH!)

[.: Mariett :.]

AHH!! CLIFFHANGER! Sorry, I just need another update..pweese?

[jennywren]

please break the tension! when will the next chapter be?

[krazy_jade]

Aw hun, I can only write the truth, And every word of it is true :D

Ok, I've tried my best to weigh up the evidence and I have come to the conclusion that Katie has tried to commit suicide (Evidence: Ashlyn says “OH MY GOD! KATRINA!” when Katie hasn't even said anything to Ashlyn, Which means that Katie must have done something visual). Plus I think Chaz is behind it.. Somehow, I haven't worked that out yet lol.. Maybe Chaz is making Adam be nice to Ashlyn in order to get his revenge and lead to the downfall of Ashlyn.. I hope not though, I like Adam :P

[Plumeria330]

I have bad news, Im not going to be continuing this story







....Just kidding! :lol:

Im going to try to get it up by this weekend, but right now my game is really frustrating me. For the first time in so long I was actually playing the game last night and I think theres a conflict, but I can't find a solution anywhere. :rage:
But I'm having a lot of fun with this so I'll get it asap :)

Thanks for all the feedback everyone, I'm glad to know people are still reading!
:lovestruc


EDIT:
krazy_jade!! GAH youre so nice! lol I like Adam too....so far he's the best guy sim I've made so I've put him to use! :)

[Shenanigans_SC]

I'm sitting in the virtual waiting room for this story, and humming an old Police song over and over.
Dont stand, dont stand so, Dont stand so close to me.

[Del Sonya]

Nooooo :O Just joined today, started to read this thread, didn't check the dates and was getting ready to read the next episode :O

Damn. This is better than any soap. Please do take that as a compliment.

Edit: typo

[cappyboy]

I'm sitting in the virtual waiting room for this story, and humming an old Police song over and over.
Dont stand, dont stand so, Dont stand so close to me.

Oh man, I created a monster with the Police reference. First EdieBird and now you.. Does seem to fit how Ashlyn was reacting to Adam though.

[Plumeria330]

You certainly did!

For me, every time I view this thread I walk away from my computer singing that song :)

...I guess that makes it the official song of this story :lol:

[krazy_jade]

I have bad news, Im not going to be continuing this story

I re-read that line about 20 times before I looked down to the next one lol.. Oops :P

*Goes to listen to don't stand so close to me* HAHA, So true :D

[Plumeria330]

Well here is the next chapter! :duck:

Sorry it's a little short and the pictures are crappy, but I wanted to post it because I have a job interview tomorrow that I'm pretty nervous about, so thats where my minds going to be the next couple of days.


...and I know the last few chapters have been kinda depressing, but the next chapter will be somewhat a happy one :)

Well here it is....it's nothing special but its something!!
Enjoy it! :D


Chapter 11

Ashlyn knew full well what was happening.

She quickly knelt down and took Kaite’s head in her hands attempting to steady her unattainable gaze.

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“Katie- Katie look at me. How much did you take?”

Katie continued to stare blankly into the distance as if she never heard or even saw Ashlyn.

She sat motionless, persistent shivering was the only physical indications that she was still alive.

Meanwhile Ashlyn was pacing quickly across the wooden floorboards desperately trying to regain her cool. She had to be the adult, she had to be responsible, and she had to think.

But that was just it; she couldn’t. Her mind was so clouded with panic that it was as if all sense fled the moment she saw Katie.

“What do I do? What do I do? WHAT DO I DO?!” She was chanting with her hands fastened tightly to her skull and eyes squeezed tight.

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Personal conflicts were waging war between the good and the bad; she could get help, but if Katie’s parents found out she would never forgive her, then again that's a decision could possibly risk her life.

She had to make the best judgment possible and time was of the essence.

Katie’s empty gaze broke when her eyes rolled back into her skull as the rest of her body went limp and fell to the floor.

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Ashlyn’s heart stopped and the air was stolen from her lungs.
She just stood there for a second, eyes widened stunned with shock.

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She scurried over to where her friend lay and began to shake her gently, but when Katie didn’t respond she knew what she had to do.

It was a small wonder how things had progressed to this level.

Tearing recklessly through the room, Ashlyn scrambled wildly trying to find a phone.

“9….1….1…” she spoke aloud as her trembling fingers pressed the buttons.

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“911, what’s your emergency?” a female voice called from the other end.

[Plumeria330]

Ashlyn opened her mouth to answer but her tongue was parched and her throat had closed to the size of a pebble,

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“…..My friend…..I….I think she overdosed.”

After a few more questions were answered and the friendly operator tried her best to ease Ashlyn’s mental state.

“Okay, we have an ambulance on the way and they should be there shortly,” the woman calmly began, “it’s important to remain calm and stay on the line with me until help has arrived.”

The next fifteen minutes felt like fifteen hours.

Ashlyn watched helplessly through tears as the men in blue uniforms loaded the stretcher into the ambulance.

An EMT glanced back at her for a moment and then proceeded to shut the doors, separating the two friends.

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All that was left to do now was to stand in the middle of the street and gaze at the ambulance that had since become a tiny dot on the horizon.

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After clumsily plopping herself into the seat of her car she gaped out the windshield and began reflecting on the last few days. The more she thought the more it all came together and worse; she was realizing that this had been going on for months.

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It was becoming crystal clear- all the signs where there, but why couldn’t she see it?

Why did it have to come to this?

She couldn’t help but feel largely responsible for the whole situation could’ve been prevented if she would have just paid a little more attention instead of always wallowing in worthless self pity.

For crying out loud, her life wasn’t that bad…it wasn’t like she was being beaten half to death every day or anything like that.

Everything had gotten so out of control and she was now wondering if Katie’s current way of life a prediction of her own future.

Was she headed down the path of reckless self abandonment?

It was all too much to handle and so made the decision to put it out of her mind as she put the car in gear and started for home.

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Later that night the lonely girl restlessly lay awake. Beams of light from the moon were emanating through the window panes gently kissing her face and shining brightly in her eyes, but that wasn’t the reason for her lack of sleep.

She began making her way toward the television, hoping some boring infomercial would be able to lull her to rest when a heavy sigh was heard coming from her mother’s room.

It was nearly three, and she couldn’t imagine why she would still be awake.
Deciding to investigate, the young girl turned on her heel and slowly crept up to the door.

“Mom?” she called out concerned hoping for an answer, she definitely didn’t need to add to the heap of problems she had stacked on her plate.

When no reply was made she put her hand on the brass knob and shoved the door gently.

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Peering into the darkness she could hardly make out the image of her mother glumly slouched at the foot of her bed.

Heather was sobbing despondently into the soft skin of her hands.

Ashlyn felt her way through the dark and sat beside her mother.

“He left me…” Heather whimpered in between sobs, “He said he wasn’t ready for this kind of commitment.”

“Aw, I’m so sorry mom.”

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Heather furrowed her brow in confusion as she lifted her head from her hands,
“What does that mean anyway- “This kind of commitment”?! Is it really so bad that I ask for more than just a one night stand?”

Her daughter didn’t speak a word but simply began stroking her hand gently up and down her back, feeling the soft woven cotton of the nightshirt.

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“This has to be why I’m experiencing this awful migraine” she continued massaging her temples fervently with her fingertips.

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Ashlyn felt for her mother, but the honest truth was that her mind had been on other more important things the entire night.

[jennywren]

poor Katie! poor ashlyns mom! great update! (heehee, lol:lol:)

[DejAng3l]

I second jenny...those poor sims....and another great update...btw....Plumeria....good luck on your interview tomorrow...i hope things go the way you want them to....

[Shenanigans_SC]

Good luck on your interview.

I have my fingers crossed for a full recovery for Katie!

[Plumeria330]

Thank you guys! We'll see, but who knows! :shrug:

Thanks for reading as always :)

:gnight:

[EdieBird]

I was right, it was drugs! Poor Ashlyn, having so much to deal with, Katie overdosing, her mom being all messed up over a guy, Chaz being a jerk, the sexy teacher who is too interested in his student... I hope SOME of it gets straightened out soon! (but not all at once or there wouldn't be much of a story left)

[hockeystatqueen_SC]

Great story so far!

[jennywren]

Edie, are you suggesting that Adam could be some sort of peadophile? and whens the next update plumeria? ooh and how did the interview go?

[Plumeria330]

Hi everyone, thanks for taking the time to read my story! Your comments mean so much to me!

EdieBird: Yes you were right! And don't worry, theres a whole lot more to the story then I even let on to yet so there will be plenty left to read :D

hockeystatqueen: Thank you!

Jennywren: I'm working on the next update, but this time I'm not going to rush myself. But it most likely will be up within the next four days. Thanks for asking about my interview, something came up and it got rescheduled GAH! nothing like prolonging the nervousness lol

Thanks again for following this story...you guys are really great supportive readers! :bunny:

[EdieBird]

Edie, are you suggesting that Adam could be some sort of peadophile?

Not really, just that he seems too interested in her, maybe more than he intends to be. LOL I'm sure he's the type who'll catch himself before anything happens though. (I'm not good at saying what I'm meaning lately, sorry, I need more sleep or more caffiene or something)

[krazy_jade]

D'OH! *Hits self* I didn't even realise Adam was the teacher :doh

lol.. I'm confused.. Why did Katie overdose? :help:

[.: Mariett :.]

I'm confused of WHAT she overdosed....:S But oh well, I love this story anyways! :)

[jennywren]

Plmeria, take your time (plesase don't :P) if your spend a lot of time on it you'll have more time to think about what happens (I need to find out, but I have a nagging/bad/upseting feeling about katie)

[Plumeria330]

Wow so many questions! haha :) I'll try to answer them as best as I can without giving away any part of the story. I think I've spent TOO much time thinking about this story because there is literally a reason for everything. Usually one thing will happen so something else can....does that make sense??

krazy_jade: Hi! yep...he's the teacher :D Why did Katie overdose? Well there's really not so much of a why, I just wanted to show how she is a very careless person who doesn't like to think too much about the consequences of her decisions. There's a little bit more about her character that I haven't shown yet ;)

.: Mariett :.: Hey, glad you still like it! I didn't want to name something specific that she overdosed on, because the Sims live in a fake world and I kind of combined different symptoms together, so it's not specific to any one thing, just some illegal drugs. :)

Jennywren: It's Ok if you ask! I really don't mind, I usually do like to let you all know when I do plan on posting the updates. But I wasn't 100% happy with the last chapter because I put a deadline on myself, so I don't want to do that again.


Well I hope I answered everyones questions, if anyone's still confused please let me know! ~I don't want any confusion :D
Thanks for the comments, and thanks for reading!

[.: Mariett :.]

.: Mariett :.: Hey, glad you still like it! I didn't want to name something specific that she overdosed on, because the Sims live in a fake world and I kind of combined different symptoms together, so it's not specific to any one thing, just some illegal drugs. :)

Oh ok, so it is just some sims 2 drug....lol ;)

[jennywren]

maybe katie took different kinds of drug at once, you know, like crack/ ecstacy/ speed, that sort of thing

[Plumeria330]

.: Mariett :. and Jennywren: Yeah pretty much! I figured if you name something specific you have to make sure the rest of everything else lines up to that particular thing, and I really just didn't feel like putting myself in that box since it really doesn't have a big impact on the story itself.....laziness I guess :D
~
~
Yippie! Here we go again....
This will be the last of the "little" updates for awhile. If you don't know what I mean by that...you will the next chapter. :bandit:

In this chapter we will explore a little more about Adam's character and a little bit why he has such a soft spot for Ashlyn......Okay, ready for this sugary-sweet-make-you-sick-to-your-stomach update?! ALRIGHT!! :D




Chapter 12


Nothing had ever been so drawn-out like the following day without Katie, it made watching paint dry look like an enjoyable activity and the rest of the week followed suit.

Heather had spent most of the time in bed complaining of a supposed migraine that wouldn’t quit. It was an obvious attempt to cope with her latest relationship breakup.

All in all, a much needed break from the previous trying week was more than overdue and fortunately Monday’s dawn had brought some pointless holiday that hampered school attendance.

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Ashlyn had been sound asleep all morning, cozily tucked in her bed dreaming thoughtlessly and over all embracing the extra moments of rest when a sudden persistent beeping invaded her comfort.

“Shut up…” she groaned absentmindedly as she repeatedly slammed her palm atop the alarm clock in one continuous motion.

The sound continued to poke irritatingly at her ears, and as she became more aware the noise grew increasingly louder.

Beep, beep.
….
Beep.
…
Beep, beep.

She threw the covers over her head abruptly hoping to drown out whatever was causing the aggravating clamor just outside her window.

Outside the window?!

She thrust the blankets back and after a few seconds of squinting helplessly in the sunrays she clumsily placed each foot, one by one on the ice cold wooden floor.

One hand was placed on the nightstand beside the bed in an effort to gain balance while the other hand scratched the nape of her neck.

She blinked sleepily before peering through the window pane.

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You’ve got to be kidding me.


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Without a second thought she ran right out the front door, hair messy, makeup smudged and pajama clad.

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“What the hell are you doing?!?” She asked astonished, hands flailing about her sides.

“I can’t stop by to say hi?” Adam chuckled

“What?! No! Yes! I mean, how do you know where I live? Do you know what time it is?! You could’ve woken my mom! -And wouldn’t this be considered inappropriate behavior? ” Ashlyn rambled frantically.

Adam crossed his arms and looked up toward the sky, “You’re obviously forgetting that I have access to pretty much whatever information I want, I do know what time it is, I don’t think so, and not ‘inappropriate’ just frowned upon.”

Ashlyn just stood there, bare footed in the grass possessing a confused stare, “Uh-“

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“-And technically I am not your teacher today, so just get in will ya? I have something to show you.” He added rolling his eyes toward the white convertible Audi.

For the first time in her life Ashlyn was at a loss for words. A slightly awkward sense came over her, but really, how could she ever say no?

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Sigh

“Alright,” she gave in, “Just give me a minute kay?”

She sprinted to and through her house excitedly like a child at an amusement park, and managed to emerge completely intact about six minutes later.

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“Alright, let’s go!” Adam flashed his calmest smile.

[Plumeria330]

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They drove up the mountainside toward the coastline and finally pulled off into a remote area surrounded by a variety of trees and only a couple of houses.

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“Hmmm, this doesn’t look sketchy.” Ashlyn noted sarcastically.


“Just….come on.” He retorted, jokingly irritated as led he her though a path.

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“Oh my God!” she gasped, holding her hand to her mouth, “What is this place? It’s amazing!”

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“This is where I go to…er…think.” He laughed rubbing the back of his neck, feeling rather embarrassed, “I know that sounds ridiculously corny.”

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She smiled brightly in his direction, “No, it doesn’t.”

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She continued to walk to the edge of the cliff and breathed in the beauty as she gazed at the ocean view below.


They both relaxed comfortably in the soft, feathery grass and began discussing every useless thing that would come to mind followed by a long discomfited pause shortly thereafter.

“So…how’s your friend doing?” Adam asked slightly nonchalantly knowing he was probably crossing into unwanted territory.

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“She’s uh… doing alright. I went to visit her a few times but she refused to see me.” The cheer was stolen from her voice as she studied the ground intently, casually running her slender fingers through the different blades of grass.

[Plumeria330]

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“I'm not really surprised” he replied under his breath,”I really don't see why you hang out with her Ashlyn, I mean she's such a bitch.. I hate to be so blunt-“


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“Woah, she’s my best friend!” she barked defensively.

There was that long pause again.

“I’m sorry,” Ashlyn continued, “I don't really expect you or anyone else to understand. It just seems like every time something good finally happens to me I somehow manage to blow it. Everything bad that has ever happened in my life has been because of something I either did or didn't do…”

Adam didn’t say anything; he simply sat quietly consuming every word that Ashlyn had been divulging.

“…and now I pushed my only real friend away. She was that only one who was willing to give me a chance, and not just sit there and judge me like everyone else. Wow... I'm sorry, I don’t even know why I am telling you all this.” Her voice was trailing off quietly.


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She rolled her eyes to the side as they relinquished a single tear that glistened mildly in the sunlight.

There was a growing silence between them; nothing was heard except the wind gusting through the hundreds of leaves above and ocean waves crashing melodically below.
Adam had been gazing thoughtfully off to his right, looking as if he was building up some kind of response.


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“Alright listen,” he turned toward Ashlyn staring her straight in the eye, “When I was seventeen I had this girlfriend. We were together all through highschool... she was pretty and sweet and everyone loved her...”

Ashlyn gaze was blank, "..so?"

"So..." he continued, "being the stupid kid that I was, I... did something that really hurt her. Badly. We didn't speak for a few days.... and then one night when she was on her way to a pep rally, there was an accident and she passed away. I didn't even get to tell her how sorry I was... So believe me when I say, I know what it's like to f*ck up so bad you don't even want to deal with yourself. "

“Oh.. I’m so sorry.” Ashlyn's mouth cringed and twisted up, "But the accident wasn't your fault.”


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“Yeah but,” he continued, staring out at the ocean, “even so, if I blamed myself I could somehow make sense of it all…even if that that doesn't even make sense.”

“Yeah.” She sighed quietly.

“You know, sometimes you remind me a little of her.” He stated trying to lighten the mood.



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“Really?”

“Yeah, theres this whole innocent vibe about you…it’s a good thing.”


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Ashlyn couldn’t help but grin widely at his observation; it was nice to receive some sort of compliment once in a while.

Adam stood up and stretched his arms, cocking his head slightly to the side,“Well, you ready to go back?”

"Well-already?”

He let out a heavy sigh and paused for a moment before replying, “Yeah…I have a few things to take care of and I have to give a surf lesson at three.”


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Ashlyn’s countenance gave away her disappointment, “Okay, but can I ask you something? Why did you bring me here?”


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He shrugged, “You always just seem so sad you know? So I thought maybe this would give ya a break from all that.”


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The ride back was mostly quiet; Ashlyn sat bathing in the relaxation of the sunlight while the wind blew wildly combing through every strand of her hair.
For whatever unknown reason, she felt so comfortable with Adam and somehow she would always reach a new level of confidence when he was around.


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“Adam?” she asked suddenly.

“Hmm?”

“What was her name?”

“Who?”

“The girl, what was her name?”


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He took his eyes of the road just long enough to throw her a smile,
“Ashley.”


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~The End!.....of the chapter....
Thanks for reading and feel free to leave a comment three :D

[4oh4error]

Oooh good update. I love the picture with her hair blowing in the wind lol. :) Where did you get her shirt? It's adorable.

[Insaneprone]

Oh my gawd. I love this story Plumeria.
All of its pictures are so shiny and pretty looking and all the characters are so good looking.

[Plumeria330]

4oh4error: Thanks! Her clothes are from alicefashion.com, you can find it under the full outfit teen section. :)

Insaneprone: Thanks! I appreciate it!

[lonelydoowoop]

This is such a good story. =)

[Shenanigans_SC]

I wonder what he does on the side? I mean, what teacher can afford a car like that? :p
Great update. You always amaze me with your pictures.

[Plumeria330]

Thanks for the FB guys!
....although, I have a sinking feeling that you all will be throwing bricks at me after the next couple of chapters.. :umm:

lonelydoowoop: Glad you still like!


Shenanigans: Thankies! Haha, you know when I used to be a bank teller there was this girl who looked to be my age who would come to the drive up with that exact car...and I'd be standing there like "What? How? WHY?!" lol

...and I must admit I had the most fun with the pictures for this chapter (especially the water one) so I'm so glad to hear everyone likes em! :)

[jennywren]

awww that is sweet, but I don't think I like katie that much anymore

[4oh4error]

:banghead: (I could of sworn there was a "faceslap" icon??) I should of known, I love Alice Fashion, I don't know how I missed that outfit. Thanks! And I think the same thing when I see high school kids driving Corvettes and the like. ;)

[DejAng3l]

great update....i was going to suggest that maybe adam was ashlyn's half brother from her real father due to the good blond looks....especially since we never did get to see her real father....maybe he already had a family that's why her parents weren't together....but now i'm not so sure anymore...lol....maybe he's just nice to her because she reminds him of his ex....well...i guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens next....

[Dragon Guardian]

I love this story SOOO much.
I'm a sucker for the ... errrm... NOT stereotypcal blonde girls :)
Well written, to. Nice pictures. Ashley. Ashlyn. All of the Ash-ness is kinda creepy. BUT, cool!

[.: Mariett :.]

Omg! Such a good update! But it's kinda awkward for a techer to like a student, but at his age.....it's just a BIT awkward...lol:P

[Plumeria330]

Thanks for the comments everyone!! :D

Jennywren: Yeah well, Katie's a bit weird right now, lets just say her true colors just might be showing. :p

4oh4error: You mean this one :doh ? haha

DejAng3l: Thats a really good speculation! But no. Haha I will say that there is an important reason for him being in this story....but that won't come out til later on. :D

Dragon Guardian: I'm so glad you like it! Yea I know its a little odd, but hey thats me! Hope you continue to read. :)

.: Mariett :.: Thank you! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed it :) Yea, he's only 22, and he's not someone who really cares too much for abiding by "rules" as you can probably tell....which could end up being a real problem!


I just want to let you all know that I've been working on the next chapter all day and I hope to have it up sometime tomorrow. :D
Thanks again for reading, I can't say that enough :) Your support means the world to me!

[Plumeria330]

Yikes! I wrote TWO updates! :coffee:

Well...not really. It was all supposed to be one chapter, but it got to be a little long so I broke it up.

Remember a few chapters back I said that those were leading up to some important events? Well I'm excited to say that this is just the beginning :D

Thanks to everyone who continues to follow this story and I appreciate the encouragement you've all given to me. :valentine

I'll be posting the second chapter in a little bit...

Alright, well here we go....don't hate me too much! :bricks:


~ Chapter 13 ~


Thursday came faster that you could bat an eye lash, and that morning Ashlyn was more excited than ever to be heading to school for it was the first day of Katie’s return and she couldn’t wait to finally be able to have her friend back.

After practically leaping up the concrete stairs of her high school she was so thrilled that her hand missed the door handle twice.

She looked to her right.

Where is she?

She looked to her left.

My God, where IS she?!

Just then her eye caught sight of something in her peripheral.

“Katie!” Ashlyn squealed with anticipation, flailing her arms widely in an effort to attract her friend’s attention- accidentally getting everyone else’s.

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Katie had just about reached the end of the hallway in which she had been taking easy strides with her good friend Miku when Ashlyn’s rather scratchy high pitched screech made its way to her ears.

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As she casually strolled up to meet her friend she could overhear Katie mumble something inaudible to Miku then nodding for her to leave the two of them to talk.

Katie sighed loud enough for the entire cafeteria to hear before reluctantly turning on her heel.

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“What do you want Ashlyn?” her tone was icy and arid.

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“You’re…not still angry with me?”

Katie’s eyes narrowed, cruelly searing into Ashlyn’s skull.

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“Oh, you mean for putting me in the hospital? Oh noooo, why on EARTH would I be upset with you?”

Ashlyn felt her heart sink to the pit of her stomach. How could Katie still remain so livid when she was only trying to do the right thing?

Funny, why does it always seem like the “right thing” reaps wrong consequences?

[Plumeria330]

~Chapter 13~ ....still



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“I’m sorry Katie! I was just trying to help!” Ashlyn’s eyes pleaded with her friend. “I thought you were going to die! Do you know how terrified I was?”

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“Oh my God-I wasn’t dying. Stop being so naïve and grow up for once. Do you realize how much trouble you got me in?! My parents had to fly back from Cancun just to get me out of the hospital and convince the authorities that I’m not some sort of out of control teenaged addict!” She spoke in an unforgiving rasp with her hands remaining firmly placed on her hips perfectly projecting her defensive stature.

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“Katie…why are you doing this?” Ashlyn fought hard to choke back the tears; it felt as if she were carrying the weight of an entire house on her back.

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Katie stiffened her upper lip, “Why? Because Ash, you have to realize you can’t keep taking things into your own hands. –And also because one: my parents are super pissed because they had to book another flight to continue their vacation that apparently if anything like this happens again I lose my trust fund, and two: you should’ve called Mikey if you were so scared! He would’ve known what to do.”

Ashlyn was hesitant to reply, her lower lip was quivering crazily while her eyes welled up with foggy tears.

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“….but…I didn’t know.”

Upon assessing Ashlyn’s poignant reaction Katie felt a twinge of guilt nag at her stone-like heart.

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“You know what?” she began, her voice slightly elevated this time, “Forget it, we’re cool. Okay? I’m not mad.”

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“W—What?”

“I SAID I’M NOT MAD! I gotta go.”

“But-“

Before Ashlyn could even think about spitting out the second word Katie had already turned on her heel with her figure fading fast into the busy hallway.

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Chapter 14 up in a few! :D

[chihuahuas22]

nice! =) i love this story

[krazy_jade]

Urrggg, Katies such a b*tch. :handbag:

Great update :D

[Plumeria330]

Thank you for commenting ^ !! :D
Sorry I didn't get this up last night, but I felt really sick so I went to bed earlier than planned. :(

But...I wanted to get this up, so here it is.....enjoy :)


*Chapter 14*



As the school day was coming to a close Ashlyn had hoped that Katie would’ve eventually been more receptive toward her after a well carried out display of hatred that morning along with an erroneous apology to follow.

By the last class of the day however, all optimism was extinguished when Katie chose to sit in another row with her seemingly new best friend Miku, leaving Ashlyn completely alone.

She just couldn’t seem to grasp the logic behind Katie’s malicious behavior, after all the two friends sat next to each other every single day since the fifth grade.

Could Katie’s anger be potentially irreversible?

Was this her way of signaling that the friendship was over?

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The clean empty seat taunted her mercilessly as she gazed dreamingly out the window desperately trying to escape the reality at hand, however, nothing could keep Katie’s and Miku’s cheerful giggles from consistently serving as a reminder that she was once again a hopeless outcast thrown to the wayside to be no longer noticed.

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“Alright, so do your homework if you want…and if not, I’ll just fail you. See ya tomorrow.” And with that, Adam concluded the class in his dullest tone of voice to date. He then proceeded to kick his heels up on the desk and immediately began flipping though a large stack of paperwork.

He had been acting so random for the past three days and Ashlyn couldn’t take a guess at what his deal was, let alone Katie’s or her mother’s, and quite frankly she just didn’t have the energy to give a damn about anything anymore.

She decided it was best to wait for Katie to leave first, and sure enough as soon as the classroom had cleared the dams of her eyes gave out.

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Glancing up from a mass of tattered pages, Adam caught notice of Ashlyn wiping her eyes frantically as she scurried for the door like a lost puppy trying to get home.

“Hey…” he got up from his chair and pulled her to the side, “what’s wrong sweetheart, why are you crying?”

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The concern stressed in his tone informed her that she wasn’t going anywhere without spilling her problems, but for whatever reason the words refused to form on her tongue and thus leaving her standing in silence.

“It’s Katie isn’t it? Don’t think I didn’t notice what she was doing.”

“I was just only trying to help!” She blurted tearfully, “I didn’t mean to get her so upset and I almost wish I could take it all back but I honestly thought I was doing the right thing!”


“You did do the right thing,” he gently reassured her,

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“but I already told you about her-she’s one of those people whole only wants their friends when it’s convenient for them. I’ve known people like this Ashlyn, she doesn’t care about you.”

Ashlyn felt as if her brain was about to rupture at that second, she had had enough of everyone and their advice.

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“You DON'T know that!” She snapped, flicking her hand back, “-And what makes you think I can take anything you say seriously? Mr. pro surfer who drives around in a convertible sports car and wears

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….weird…clothes to his job.”

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“HEY… this shirt cost me ninety bucks!” He jokingly defended himself.

Ashlyn was beyond irritated at this point; did anyone care about what she had to say anymore? Was everything really as pointless as it had seemed?

“See what I mean?! Everything about you screams ‘I don’t care’!”

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her voice strained with a mixture of hurt and anger, “You know what, I’ve dealt with enough today and I think I’m going to go.”


Everything was tuning into such a mess and her soul yearned for nothing but escape.

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Putting a hand to her head Ashlyn turned on her heel with all happiness visibly drained from her persona.

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Before she could take a second step she felt a warm hand gently grab her left wrist.

She didn’t have time to react as Adam spun here around pulling her body into contact with his. The heat from his body emanated over her, she felt as a flower wilting in the mists of the suns powerful illumination.

Ashlyn’s heart was pounding a mile a minute as blood rapidly gushed throughout her veins.... could this really be happening?

He slowly caressed his hand through her soft golden locks before leaning in, feeling her soft lips on his.
They kissed each other deeply for what seemed like forever.

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So it may have been a little wrong.
Okay, it was very wrong, but no one had to know, it could just be their little secret.

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[Plumeria330]

Adam firmly placed his palms of her shoulders, moving her back slightly as he stared intently into her eyes, “You seriously don’t like my clothes?”

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The only response she could offer was a child-like giggle.

Thinking she should leave before something else could destroy this ecstasy, her feet gently scuffed along the shiny floor starting for the exit.

“You’re not leaving?” she asked stopping just short of opening the door.

“No,” he sighed disappointedly, “I’ve got a really long, boring meeting, in which I’m probably going to be told to cut my hair at least three times.”

“Alright, see you tomorrow.” She whispered before departing down the hall.

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Ashlyn couldn’t stop smiling the whole way home, and so decided that she wouldn’t allow the smallest thing to hinder her joy. Not even the situation with Katie was worth worrying about right now, this was going to be her time for once.

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She continued up the walkway for her house bent with determination that nothing, absolutely nothing, would ruin this day…

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Comments are much appreciated!! :D

[Ribbonsinmyhair]

I love this story ^_^
And I think Katie is a bia bia!

[Dragon Guardian]

I knew this was coming. I SO knew this was coming!
Ashlyn and Adam <3
He was there for her through all of this! -dances-
I love itttt!!


Edit: NUUU! Heather no die-die! D:

[Plumeria330]

Thanks for reading guys! :p

chihuahuas22: Yay! I'm so glad you like it :)

krazy_jade: Hi! glad your still liking it :D Also...I checked out your website...your doggies are so cute!!

Ribbonsinmyhair: Thank you!! Hope you continue to read :)

Dragon Guardian: Lol! Glad you liked it so much :anime:

[.: Mariett :.]

Omg, is that her MOM!??! Also, Adam and Ashlyn look kinda cute together...:P

[jennywren]

oh no, please don'yt say heather's killed herself! great update, I loved that look on shelby's face when she walked out the door

[Plumeria330]

I appreciate all the FB guys, thanks ! :D ...I was wondering if anyone was going to ask about the mom... :)

Oh and Jennywren, glad you liked the look she was making, cause lemme tell you the whole picture taking was so hard to get right this time! First off, my Adam sim had the flu and was giving it to all the other sims on the lot, so half the time they were coughing hysterically and Shelby kept wandering off...even though free will was turned off...grrrr.... :grumble: lol

[Shenanigans_SC]

I'm out of it for a few days thanks to some sinus infection, and I miss all these great updates! First felt mad, stupid Katie... GRR!! Then I felt like wagging my finger at Adam "Tsk. tsk.. tsk.. Naughty, naughty man!" Then my jaw drops about her mom. "Nooooooooooo!"
Many different feelings, one great story! Sorry your sims are giving you a hard time. lol They like to do that.

[x-Sims-luver-x]

Yay! Great update Plumeria! I am so glad its going well with Ashlyn & Adam they're such a great couple! ♥♥♥. Aww but her Mom i cant beliefve she could do that to Ashlyn >:(. Wait. Unless someone did it to her..... ?¿?

[krazy_jade]

Thanks Plumeria! My dogs are my pride and joy :P
God, I could just punch Katie, Shes such a freak. I can honestly say I have never felt so much anger towards a sim :eviltongu Although, I'm really not sure if that is a good thing ;)
It seems like no one is thinking of Ashlyn at all. I mean, How selfish is it of Heather to have her daughter walk in on her half dead? Thats so not motherly. I know her boyfriend has dumped her, But seriously, She still has a daughter. She needs to sort her priorities out.. If she lives.. Hopefully she will though for Ashlyns sake.
Adam and Ashlyn are so cute together, But its so wrong >.<

[Plumeria330]

Awww... everyone's mad at Heather!
I love that sim, after all she got me second place in a beauty contest :P heehee


Shenanigans: Hey you! I always love getting your comments :) Sorry you're not feeling too well, hope you get better soon! So glad you liked the updates...it was my full intension to incorporate many different reactions. :)

x-Sims-luver-x: Hi! Thanks for your comment, glad you like the story! About her mom....can't say! I guess you'll just have to stick around to find out :p

krazy_jade: I know what you mean, I have a tiny Yorkie and she is my baby! I think everyone is a little upset with Katie right now...but didn't I warn you from the beginning? Authors know everything hee hee :p I'm happy you liked the update!


~Thanks for reading guys!~

[EmeraldEyes]

Wonderful story! I just read the whole thing ;)

At first I thought Adam was her father...same green eyes. But no, he's not, and I like it better this way! :)

Sleezy Chaz...yick. I'm unclear how he was involved in Katie's....mishap. Or was he? Clarify?

Poor mommy...she needs to find a nice man who can help her take care of herself and Ashlyn.

Great job, I look forward to more!

[energy_genergy_SC]

This is so awesome! Like EmeraldEyes, I just read the whole thing from the start- well, I started last night at three in the morning, but my mom dragged me upstairs for sleep so it had to wait. But it rocks! <3 I've only read three stories so far - xD as I'm new and all - and I'm glad I chose this one. =)

[Plumeria330]

EmeraldEyes: Hi! I'm so glad to hear that you like the story so far! It always makes all the effort worth while. I think I threw a lot of people off with them both having blonde hair and green eyes and really I didn't even plan it that way-I just liked how it looked! Haha ;)
Chaz didn't have anything to do with Katie's situation...I think someone speculated that in a post, but nope he wasn't involved at all :)
-But if there is a particular part in the story that you are referring to, please feel free to post a quote of that part so I can possibly explain.

energy_genergy: Thank you so much! I'm happy you like it :)


~Thanks for reading you guys! And thank you for the comments as well :D

[energy_genergy_SC]

You can call me Katie. xD I HAVE YOUR CHARRIE'S NAME. *dances about in circlies* =)

[.: Mariett :.]

Please update soon! I want to see what happens next!

[vanillacreme]

Yay! new reader! AWESOME story, I love it :)

[Plumeria330]

Hey guys!
I just finished writing the chapter last night, I just have to take some nice little piccies and do some minor editing and it will be here :anime:
If all goes according to plan it should be up tomorrow night....

energy_genergy: You can call me Chrissy :p

vanillacreme: Yay! I love getting new readers! I'm so happy you are enjoying it so far :D


...well I'm off to do some picture taking, again thank you all for your comments!
~ :lovestruc ~

[x-Sims-luver-x]

*Waiting Patiently* :gonemad:

[Annique]

I love this story :D I've been lurking for quite a while. This is getting really exciting :D

[Plumeria330]

Annique, I'm glad your enjoying the story!


Okay guys, here we are again...yet another spankin' fresh chapter for you to read when you are bored out of your minds! :p

I was literally up until dawn with the pictures.... :allnight:


...and I warn you...it is a little long... :wtf2: <- I love how the eye twitches!

Well here it is~ enjoy! <3


~Chapter 15~


“Mom!” Ashlyn cried out in despair as she darted over to the tattered area rug on which her mother lay.

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“Mom please wake up, I want to tell you about my day…” tears were dripping endlessly from her chin as she gently shook Heather’s lifeless body.

“Please, please wake up…”

It was an attempt made in vain for all the while she had been mentally blocking reality and deep down inside she knew her mother was not coming back.

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Her heart was literally squeezing in pain wile her lungs constricted tighter and tighter as she sat hopelessly placed before the inert body sobbing hysterically.

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“No!” she wailed frantically, “You can’t leave me, you can’t! You’re the only one I’ve got left…you have to come back to me…what am I going to do?! I need you mommy, please don’t go!”

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Ashlyn’s breathing had increased rapidly to the point of hyperventilation and the room surrounding them began to spin and swirl in the reflection of her tear-ridden pale green eyes.

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A minute groan rolled off her tongue after pulling Heather onto her back and out of pure emotional distress the broken girl then nestled her head comfortably onto her mother’s motionless chest.

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“You can’t do this to me…” her nose sniffled softy as she began to recollect a moment stored tightly inside her heart, “remember when I was small, y-you told me that we’d always have each other…you promised.”

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A sharp thunderclap announced the arrival of the usual spring rainfall which was typical at that time of year however its timing seemed unusually appropriate and as the weather strongly beat down on the tiny home it was almost as if the outside world was too grieving.

~~~>

[Plumeria330]

~Chapter 15 cont~


All concept of time had been lost to Ashlyn as she now stood silently recoiled in the darkest corner of her living room watching the blurry figures of policemen and medical help rush about the house.

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Their voices created a fuzzy echo in her head; every sound had become totally inaudible to her ears.

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One particular paramedic had just finished zipping up the black body bag when he took notice of the teenager witnessing every act with a dejected empty gaze.

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“What is she still doing here?! Get her out of here, NOW.” He ordered crossly to the other staff.

She was then taken to an office up the east side of town to be questioned by authorities who were interested in gathering clues pertaining to Heather’s untimely death.

The room in which she had been escorted to was bleak and barren. The air was thick and uncomfortably chilly, while the walls sported a bland shade of grey to compliment its unsightly coffee colored furniture.

As Ashlyn tediously recalled minor events of the past few weeks she could sense her countenance being studied meticulously by the officer seated just across the table.

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By now her face had remains of dried tears which caused her pale skin to tighten along with thick splotches of makeup that sloppily ran along down her pronounced cheekbones. Her eyes were bloodshot and the puffy lids surrounding them were a pink hue, her overall appearance projected none other than that of sorrow and hopelessness.

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“Had you’re mother been depressed at all lately?” The young officer casually questioned as he continued with his routine examination.

Yes.

“No. She just had some headaches.” It was at that moment it occurred to her just what he was trying to get, something so unspeakable that it began to fuel an untamable rage inside the core of her being, “Wait, you’re not saying-“

“We cannot conclude anything until the autopsy report comes back, but I can assure you-“

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“She didn’t kill herself! She’s not that type of person!” She reprimanded, referring to Heather in the past tense was certainly not something she was eager to get used to.

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“I’ll take it from here.” A young woman haphazardly flung the large oak door back as she intrusively burst into the office seemingly unannounced.


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[Plumeria330]

~Chapter 15 Cont...again~


She identified herself as Helena from Child Services as she abruptly slammed a large stack of paperwork onto the small wooden table making a shrill clap which startled Ashlyn causing her to instinctively jump back in her seat.

The well dressed woman pulled a chair opposite Ashlyn, unfolded a pair of glasses and immediately began flipping though handfuls of paper. She seemed intently focused on performing her job and yet at the same time utterly obtuse to the feelings of others around her.



“Okay Ashlyn, correct?” she asked glancing up for a quick second.

“Mmmhmm.”

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“It says here that you have no surviving relatives in the local area, both grandparents are deceased and no siblings…” she read aloud, “correct?”

“I guess.” Ashlyn half heartedly replied.

“You guess…okay.” Helena responded dryly as she lifted another page off the table, her eyes skimming over it quickly.


“Okay…..well that said we have taken the liberty of contacting your father and have made arrangements for you to begin residing with him in the very near future.”

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“WHAT!?” Ashlyn was totally flabbergasted, as is the situation as a whole was overwhelming enough, but this!?
She sat dumbfounded for a few seconds with Helena impatiently beckoning her to continue, “But how did you-“

“Let’s see…” it seemed as if the woman could read minds by the way her hand immediately went for yet another piece of paper, “your birth records indicate that a-“

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“Stop! I don’t want to know.” Ashlyn hastily interrupted, “I’m sorry but I’ve never met the guy, hell I don’t even know what his name is and nor do I want to! Can’t I just stay where I am?”

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Ashlyn’s childish point of view frustrated Helena greatly, “Miss. Thayer, I says here that you are only sixteen years of age making you a minor and the law clearly states that a minor must reside in the care of an adult until he or she is of legal age to be out on their own.”

The emotionally tattered girl remained seated in an invisible pool of sorrow that threatened to overcome her at any given moment. She could feel the tip of her chin spasm as her eyes increasingly welled up, it was all becoming so useless as it seemed there was nothing left to say at this point.

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“Listen…” Helena started, seeing the obvious look of distress that graced Ashlyn’s visage, “usually the system prefers to place a child in the care of a relative but if you are uncomfortable with the arrangement we could always try another route, such as a group home. Normally you wouldn’t have a choice but I’m in a good mood today, so what will it be?”

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[Plumeria330]

~Chapter 15 cont *sigh*...darned pictures...~


Ashlyn was besieged when faced with such complication. Beads of sweat began to form and trickle slightly down her forehead as her mind raced to weigh the inevitable consequences against whatever choice she would make.

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It was all becoming too much for her to handle and every time she focused images would immerge into the view of her mind’s eye; ghastly pictures of her mother’s corpse strew across the floor.

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Over and over and over they would appear as if she were reliving every horrifying second and there was no shaking it.

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Each breath got progressively rapid and deep while her stomach bubbled with nausea and before she knew it various fixtures in the room began to distort themselves disgustingly while every other detail of the office warped and twisted in her eyes.

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“Miss. Thayer… are you alright?” Helena asked warily, she had glanced up from writing and noticed that Ashlyn had appeared to be experiencing what seemed to be a mild panic attack.

She had to get out of there.

“Uhm…I’m not feeling so well, can I use your bathroom for a minute?”

“Sure….it’s down the hall to your left.”

“Thanks”

[Plumeria330]

~Chapter 15 cont.~

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As she made her way toward the door Ashlyn cautiously glanced over her shoulder to verify Helena was still busily looking over paper work and with that her perfect little scheme was set into motion.

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Only a few short moments later she flew out the front doors allowing the heavy rain to envelop her wholly.

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Ashlyn fled on foot as fast as her legs could carry her. The rain was painfully stinging her skin and blinding her sight but she had to press on.

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Her feet slammed violently on the pavement allowing the collected water to splash up on her jeans.

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She hadn’t even made it five blocks and already her legs were becoming as weights and her lungs wheezed from strain but there was no stopping now, she needed to get as far away as possible and yet the destination hadn’t even manifested into plan.

Where was she going to go? After everything, who did she possibly have to turn to?

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Thanks for reading!! Comments are appreciated! :luff:

[phoenix_SC]

:yippee: Wow, Plumeria, what a great addition to a fab story!! :yippee:
Hands up who thinks this should be featured?
:wave:....I do!!

[energy_genergy_SC]

YAYYYYY! An update! *dances* It's fabulous! I absolutely love your writing, so give mah more! =D *waves hand in air* ME TOO!

[EmeraldEyes]

Where was she going to go? After everything, who did she possibly have to turn to?



Ooh, ooh, :idea: ADAM!

[Shenanigans_SC]

Wow, it seems that you just get better and better with every new chapter. A standing ovation from me!

[lonelydoowoop]

*RAISES HAND* I love this story!!

[Stormy_SC]

Great story! I was so caught up in her world that I almost forgot where I was!

[Plumeria330]

Aw thanks, you guys are so nice! :D


phoenix: Thanks so much!! It makes me so happy that you are still enjoying this story! :bunny:

energy_genergy: YAY! Thanks Katie! I was a little worried you guys might now like this one, so I'm ultra happy!

EmeraldEyes: Hmmm...you think so eh? MUAHAHA! :D

Shenanigans: You have no idea how much that makes me happy! I always wonder if I'm progressing or regressing! lol

lonelydoowoop: So happy you still like it!! :D

stormy: Lol I ALWAYS think I'm in their world when I'm writing! I feel so attached to all my characters that I forget they're just a part of my fictional story! :P

~Thank you all so much for reading and leaving such wonderful comments!!~

[x-Sims-luver-x]

:wow Great chapter! Aww poor Ashlyn :goodbad
Ok so it time for my chapterly guess of the next chapter ;) Ok hmm :err:
Ashlyn runs to Adams house for comfort but after she tells him everything he goes to the back room and phones social services. When they come Ashlyn is thinking how did they find me here and as Ashlyn is walking out the door Adam tells her hes sorry and it was for your own good and hes saying stuff like its only because i care for you and crap like that and then Ashlyn hates Adam and they never see each other again blah blah blah
Hmm i guess this probably wont be right.... but never mind ey! Theres always next time! (Sorry for the lack of full stops and comers and spelling and stuff like that. Im too tired for it right now *falls asleep.........*)

[jennywren]

this may possibly soon be that part which explains the intro

[x-Sims-luver-x]

Aww you win Jennywren :( shes even wearing the same clothes in the 1st picture .

[Plumeria330]

Aww you win Jennywren :( shes even wearing the same clothes in the 1st picture .


Hrmm....so you guys think you know whats going to happen next eh? YES! I have ya'll right where I want you! teehee.

[jennywren]

don't tell me, in the next chapter you're going to orove us all wrong, but you know in the intro, when we het to the chapter that explains it, adam might catch her and take care of her, you know, or katie might forgive her

[tacy00p]

What a great story! I must admit I hardly ever finish reading all of the stories, this is the first time I even bothered to bookmark and I eagerly look forward to the rest. You are a great storyteller. Kudos!

[krazy_jade]

*Raises hand* Looks like Adam might be getting a vistor.. ;)

[DejAng3l]

Poor girl.....great update though...

[.: Mariett :.]

Omg, where CAN she go..... :blink:
I thought that either 1)she would go to Adam....and blah blah blah, he calls the people, or he keeps her there with him and then they live happily ever after with each other..... OR 2)she goes to Katie and either Katie gets all mad and so Ashlyn goes somewhere else or she welcomes her with open arms and Ashlyn will find a man or something like that....:)
Those are my guesses...:P Or maybe she will go back and go to her father....But you know how the woman said part of the fathers name...it started with A, or maybe she was just saying an ordinary word..... :blink: No idea. But I'll just have to see and wait...(PLEASE UPDATE SOON!!) :)

Edit: Lol, sorry, but I just got an idea... :blink: But I'll just keep it to myself....for some personal reasons....:D

Edit(again, :P): I just read the beginning and it says that her father died... :blink: so how can she go to her dad's if she doesn't even have one?? :blink:

[Jenna_Cide]

This is my favorite story of all time. You write beautifully with few errors, and the pictures are gorgeous. Please update soon. :]

[Dragon Guardian]

Wonderful update!
I loved it! Hope she visits a certain tall, blond male in his...
early twenties, maybe? ^_^

[Plumeria330]

~Thanks for all the comments everyone!! :lovestruc

Jennywren: Well....ya never know! ;)

tacy00p: Wow...I'm flattered! Thank you!!

krazy_jade: Thanks! Lol...maybeee.... :D

DejAng3l: Thanks so much! Lol, I know I feel bad that I'm "doing" all these things to her!

.: Mariett :.: Hi there...The part were the woman was going to say his name, it doesn't begin with A, she was just starting and hadn't gotten to say it yet :). Oh and in the beginning, that wasn't her father that died, that was her stepfather, she never met her real father so she just thought as her stepfather as her dad.

Jenna_Cide: That means so much to me that you like this story so much!! Wow...thanks! :yippee:

Dragon Guardian: Hey, thanks!! So happy you liked it!!! :anime:


~Thanks for reading! You guys are awesome!!!! :D

[Vaalyah]

Ok, now I am of the group too... and I like long and frequent update so... UPDATE!!! Cannot wait to read more! :lovestruc

[.: Mariett :.]

.: Mariett :.: Hi there...The part were the woman was going to say his name, it doesn't begin with A, she was just starting and hadn't gotten to say it yet :). Oh and in the beginning, that wasn't her father that died, that was her stepfather, she never met her real father so she just thought as her stepfather as her dad.
[B]

Ok, so his name doesn't start with A...ok....Also, did I miss the part where you said that it was her stepfather? or have you never said it?... :blink: ...Oh well. But I still have 3 more ideas where she might go. :P

[louloulala]

love your story where did you get all the object downloads from and how did you make a school like place.

[Plumeria330]

EDIT: Yay! My pictures are fixed...phew!


Vaalyah: I am so glad you like it so far!! I love getting new readers :)

.: Mariett :.: Yup, it's all mentioned in the first chapter that that Eric dude wasn't her real dad :). -Hmmm I wonder if your ideas are correct!!!

louloulala: Thank you! I'll send you a PM with some info. :)

~Thanks for your comments! :D

[Vaalyah]

To say the truth, I was probably your first reader... I read your intro the very second you posted it. But then, due to the fact that I forgot to leave a comment, I wasn't be able to find the story again (I usuallly comment the story I read, so I can find them in this forum :P ) :banghead:

[Del Sonya]

Why do I get the feeling Adam and Ashlyn might be siblings... :blink: :argh:

[Vaalyah]

You know what? I have the same thought (that they were in a sort way relatives) just yesterday...

[Plumeria330]

To say the truth, I was probably your first reader... I read your intro the very second you posted it. But then, due to the fact that I forgot to leave a comment, I wasn't be able to find the story again (I usuallly comment the story I read, so I can find them in this forum :P ) :banghead:


Well that's even better! :D


Del Sonya: That would be really weird! lol

[Annique]

Ok, now I am of the group too... and I like long and frequent update so... UPDATE!!! Cannot wait to read more! :lovestruc
Me neither. This keeps getting better and better...

[jennywren]

um, no pressure, but could you freakin update?! :P :jk:

[.: Mariett :.]

Lol, about the Adam and Ashlyn being siblings, I thought of that when I *thought* that the social worker was going to say a name starting with A but it turned out to be just a normal word, not a name...but I have a really weird feeling that Ashlyn is going to do something crazy...:| :blink:

Edit: also, Plumeria330, i'm going to pm u to see if my prediction is correct...which it might not be...

[ChrstyFarie07_SC]

I LOVe your story! I started reading it a few weeks ago, and decided to make account so I can prasie you for your great work! :cdance: ! And I think Adam going to get a vistor!

P.S. Update please, *puppy dog eyes*

[auroraspirit]

I just read your whole story from beginning to well middle :D And I :lovestruc it!

Oh my goodness, #raises two hands# I feel that Adam will be Ashlyn's guardian, I think its beautiful actually without making it a dirty scenario that Adam is treating Ashlyn right although it is a teacher and student relationship.

I really hope that she tells Adam about the situation with Chaz, I think she needs to talk to him about everything from beginning to end, I would have pounded Chaz to the ground if I was able to and Katie betraying Ash like that :mean:

I feel sorry for Ashlyn's mum, she said that she would always be with her daughter and well she didn't keep it and now she's crossed over, saddening :cry:

Beautiful story, update soon please before I die of sheer cursioty and knowledge to know if Adam will be Ashlyn's guardian.

I really love how you made her hair wind blown too :)

Auroraspirit :angel:

[Plumeria330]

Hello again everyone!! Thank you for all of your support...wow!
Haha :D

Annique: Thank you so much!

Jennywren: Never fear! I'm am working on the update right now. I got about half of the chapter written this morning due to a thunderstorm that wouldn't let me sleep, and I've been working on the rest tonight. I'll try to get the next chapter up as soon as possible but I still wont rush or else it won't come out as good as it could :)

.: Mariett :.: I was wondering if thats what you were thinking when you asked about the A thing...lol I didn't even think of that myself! :)

ChrstyFarie07: Wow, thank you!!! I am so flattered that you like it so much! :)

auroraspirit: Oh I'm so happy you like it, thank you! Your point of view on this story is so good that I'm almost re-thinking it lol! And you're right the whole Adam thing wasn't really supposed to be as wrong as it seems, he just feels for her. I will however go as far as to say that no ones guesses are completely correct....now I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing... *nervous laugh* But I guess we'll see! :nod:

~Thank you all again so much for taking the time to read my story and commenting! :lovestruc I promise that I am working on the update and it should be up within the next few days!~

[auroraspirit]

Awww :lovestruc you are so sweet Plumeria, keep writing the story way you are you're doing a wonderful job :) I too am glad though that I've given you a few ideas :D

I am really attached to this story that I am going to re-read the whole story again, I just have such an attachment to Adam and Ashlyn :) This is why I am so hoping that more than a romance happens between them, that hopefully he takes her under his wing aswell :) If not a friendship is all right by me :cdance:

Auroraspirit :angel:

[jennywren]

I', so lovim this and, yay! chapter 16 is coming up! :D:D:D

[Miss_Blood]

I just read the entire thing yesterday! Amaaaaazzzzziiiiing! I feel in love with Ashlyn. I identify with her a bit. I love this story, keep at it.

[KaiDye]

I was up reading the whole thing until 3 a.m. and now I can't pull myself away :bow: You just inspired me to finish writing my novel. Get that update up! :anime:

[Plumeria330]

:valentine Omg you guys...I cannot thank you enough for all of your kind words!! <3

auroraspirit: I am so attached to all of my characters that sometimes its hard for me to remember that they're not real! :D And again thank you so much for your inspiring words!

Jennywren: Yes it is! I haven't been feeling well but I've been forcing myself to work on it! lol-I just hope everyone likes it!! :anime:

Miss_Blood: Thank you SO much! I identify with her too....which is why I created her! lol :D

KaiDye: Wow....wow! I am just so flattered that the story inspired you! :blink: I am so glad you are enjoying it, that means a lot to me!

~Okay everyone the update should be up sometime tomorrow....even if it kills me!! :coffee: ~

[laety85]

Hi! I've just read the whole story and actually surprised myself: I kept reading! It's like the 3rd Sims story I read for longer than a couple chapters, which means it's THAT good :) I love it... great job! You're a good writer, and your pictures are superb. You gotta have so much patience and be really really creative!

Please update soon :D

[mishy0077]

I joined this site just to comment on this story. lol. I have started to read A LOT of sims stories, but never finished them, but this one i read and read and read and was dissapointed when there was no more to read. lol. Can't wait for your next update.
awesome job
and i think adam and ashlyn should be together. lol :D :D :D
GREAT STORY.
keep it up :D

<3 MiShY

[ChrstyFarie07_SC]

*jumping up and down* when *breathes hardly* are you going to update!

[Plumeria330]

laety85: Thank you so much, I'm so glad that you're liking it!! And you are so right about patience....*phew*! lol

mishy0077: Aww, thank you! That means a ton to me!! ...wow! :D

ChrstyFarie07: Lol...now actually!


~Thanks again for reading everyone!! <3

[ChrstyFarie07_SC]

*still jumping up and down* YAY!!! *claps and breathes hardly*

[Plumeria330]

:nyah: Hey, it's me again!! ...and here is the update that I promised :D

I'm sorry it took me a little longer than usual to update but I've been busy this week, and plus I have to be in a certain zone to write which isn't always easy...mostly because I get distracted a lot! :)

Anyway I want to thank you all again for the wonderful comments on the last chapter! I was completely blown away! :lovestruc

Ok well, here it is....hope you like!! :duck:


~Chapter 16~


Ashlyn continued to run until her legs had all to do but bow under her weight.

Weary from exhaustion, she rested on an old dilapidated street bench in an effort to catch her breath, leaving her body completely exposed to the elements.

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At least no passerby could take notice of the endless tears that still lingered, shaping and what now seemed to be defining her once bright countenance.

Hope is a fleeting emotion, completely taken for granted by those who want much yet need little.

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As the dim, mint colored eyes shifted idly to observe the tiny flood being sucked down a rusty grate she could almost feel herself empathize with the rain; its only purpose to fall then pulled helplessly into the dark abyss.

The temperature was beginning to drop slightly and what little sense she still had lurking around in that head of hers reminded her that nothing could be accomplished by remaining solitude out in the weather.

She carefully began to plot her next move; after all there must be somewhere she could go.

God, why did she have to be so quick to react?

Running was probably the most irresponsible thing she has ever done, not to mention that she will more than likely be caught and sentenced to live in some run down juvenile correctional facility.

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No, she couldn’t think about that now, some sort of a solution needed to be made and it had to be done sooner rather than later.

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The poor girl was left without her mother; a tragedy that essentially equaled no family, plus Katie was acting all kinds of bizarre lately so there was no turning to her and with that there was only one person left remaining.

Ashlyn scratched the scattered strands of hair away from her eyes when she heard Adam’s voice softly replaying in her head. She remembered that he was staying a few hours late for some meeting and thus concluded that he must still be there.

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It was the last chance she was going to get and before a second thought could form she jumped up from the bench and started off for the school.

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She was only a few blocks away and could only pray that he hadn’t left yet.


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[ChrstyFarie07_SC]

*sniffs* wow great, so great!

[Plumeria330]

~Part 2~

It seemed like hours had passed when Ashlyn finally reached her destination.

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She took a deep breath as her pupils widened to scale the large building set before her.

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This was it, she was just seconds away from possible redemption but before she could go any further something thwarted her anticipation.
A small thought began to maliciously taunt her endlessly with doubt.

Just what exactly was she going to say to him? It wasn’t like she could go live with him and poof-her problems are over, if anything that could only be just the beginning.

This was no time to cripple under fear’s untimely wrath for there were no more solutions to this unfortunate circumstance.

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She shook her head to representatively thrust the thought out of her skull and with that she slowly began stepping up the stairs, her hand gliding lightly along the cold, wet metal railing.

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Although the building was almost empty by now, the damp rubber soles of her sneakers screeched irritatingly along the clean polished floors attracting the attention of a couple of janitors and one over worked secretary.

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Ashlyn panted softly when she reached the top of the staircase and was rewarded with the sight of her long awaited objective.

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[Plumeria330]

~Part 3~

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The classroom door beamed radiantly as it beckoned her to come.

Could this finally be somewhat of a cushion to her long string of sorrow?

Cautiously, she glanced over each shoulder twice to make sure her appearance went unnoticed before calmly stepping towards the door.

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She lightly bit her lower lip as she firmly placed both palms on the cool, smooth wood, nudging it open as quietly yet quickly as possible.


“Adam…?” she called out innocently.

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What was this? Why was the room empty?!

Ashlyn was so mentally mangled with confusion that she didn’t even hear the footsteps approaching from behind.

“Looking for something, Miss. Thayer? Or should I say someone?”

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The flat tone in the voice was so distinctive that she instantly knew who it was, a revelation which made her spine stiffen up like that of a plank.

Holding her breath she turned to view none other then the principal’s scowl which was already in the process of staring the young girl down.

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“I…uhh….uhm…eh...I…er…uh…”

It was like she forgot how to speak.

Principal Roth impatiently crossed her arms and tapped the soles of her patent leather pumps repetitively while she watched as Ashlyn continued to stammer like a fool.

“If you are looking for Mr. Wade I think you will be interested to know that I received a resignation letter from him earlier this afternoon.”


Wait…did the world just come to an end?

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Her heart stopped suddenly the moment those words hit her ears; it just hung there in her chest completely purposeless.

He left. How could he just LEAVE?!

Ashlyn froze like a child that had just been reprimanded while tiny dots of water dripped continuously from the ends of her weather ravaged hair, creating small puddles to surround her feet.

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[ChrstyFarie07_SC]

NO! Why! Cruse you princpal!

[Plumeria330]

~Part 4 -Yikes...why can't I just make a short update for once?!~


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Just then a figure began to emerge though the shadows of the hallway before clearly depicting the poster child of total unadulterated evil.

The principal quickly turned to glance back at Shelby before returning her gaze to its original pose, there was an obvious collaboration between the two.

“Miss. Thayer, do you have something you would like to share with me?” Mrs. Roth asked in a demanding tone, her eyes were like icy daggers and her lips chapped grossly.

How could she have possibly known?!

Faced with such an impossible quandary, Ashlyn did the only thing she knew how to do lately- run.

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Frantically elbowing her way through the doorway, she took off as fast as she could with her shoes shrieking loudly down the hall.

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She could hear her name being repeatedly called monotonously in the distance from behind, accompanied by the shrill clapping of Shelby’s stilettos.

“Ashlyn!” Shelby bellowed as she desperately raced to catch up, “Wait!”

She paid no mind to Shelby’s pleas but rather longed for the cool damp air to reunite once again with her flesh.

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Finally the exit was in full view but as she reached for the door handle someone else’s hand firmly gripped her wrist, their fingers vigorously squeezing the blood out of her veins.

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[Plumeria330]

~Part 5....didn't mean for it to be so long, :sorry: ~


Hope-that fleeting emotion once again shattered, proving itself absurd to anyone of Ashlyn’s type of fate.

The hand pulled, whipping her around to bring her nose an inch away from Shelby’s.

Her body tensed bitterly in an effort to abstain from the overcoming desire to retch uncontrollably.

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“Oh, you poor thing,” Shelby sneered through her perfect pearl white teeth, “did you really think that someone that hot would want…. well…you?!”

Ashlyn took a deep breath without exhaling; she could already sense her mentality becoming increasingly unstable.

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Shelby chortled evilly, seemingly basking in the empowerment over her prey, “I’ve known you forever Ashlyn and you’ve never changed…you will never change. Face it- you’ll always be the trashy, skeezy, nasty little b**ch that you are. Now I suggest you run along to your wh*re of a mother and that disgusting garbage heap you call a home, before I really make you regret your existence.”

That was it; Ashlyn had been pushed far beyond her limit and she simply couldn’t take it anymore.

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“Get away from me…” She started out calmly but it wasn’t to be confused with weakness.

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“GET AWAY FROM ME!!!” she screamed so loudly that her lungs stung harshly.

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“GET AWAY, GET AWAY, GET AWAY FROM ME!!!” she continued until Shelby finally began stepping backward.

“Psycho…” was Shelby’s tactless retort, “oh, and I wouldn’t bother coming back here for awhile…you know how rumors can easily get out of control.”

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Shelby then turned on her heel just before calmly departing down the hall with her head held high as if she had just achieved some great accomplishment.


Ashlyn let out one last frustrated bellow as she aggressively pushed through the doors.

Once outside, she was now faced with yet another fork in the road; her previous plan now had been cruelly destroyed into oblivion.

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While she gazed thoughtfully at the nail imprints on her wrist, courtesy of Shelby, she came to the conclusion that an alternate plan had to be set in place.

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As much as she was reluctant to go along with this other option, there was, in all reality, nothing else she could possibly do- at least not that day.

After about a half hours walk in the pouring rain she was finally there, biting her lip and clenching her teeth all while sobbing like a child.

“Ashlyn?”

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Something had come over her and despite every effort to hold back, nothing could keep her from powerlessly breaking down,
“Can…can I stay with you…for a few days?”

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Well that's that! Sorry, I know this wasn't the happiest of chapters, but believe me when I say it has to be like this in order for the story to go where it needs to....but I really hope you guys like it anyway!!

:lovestruc Thanks for reading and comments are very appreciated!! :lovestruc

[Plumeria330]

ChrstyFarie07, you are just TOO funny! :D

[ChrstyFarie07_SC]

can you update again in a few days or hours?

[ChrstyFarie07_SC]

thanks!!! *whispers to my sister "A awlsome writer thinks i'm funny!"*

[TaylaJay]

Wow. That's an amazing story. Can't wait for the rest. x

[.: Mariett :.]

Omg, I seriously LOVE this story! See people, I said she might go to Katie! And here she is! :P But anyways, I love the update...if only you could update again...like, right now i mean..:D

[Jenna_Cide]

Still my favorite story. It was a sad update, but its refreshing to see a story that's not all "happily-ever-after". Its more realistic. I LOVE IT!

[ChrstyFarie07_SC]

oh, yeah one more question, where on earth did adam go?

[Ribbonsinmyhair]

What a great update! ^_^ This is officially my favorite story. I hope katie let's her stay!

[phoenix_SC]

Oh, my God...:jaw:
Hi! You mention how you have to get into a certain zone to write? Well, I have to turn the tv off, unplug the phone and doorbell before I settle down to one of your updates!
It's fantastic! Well worth the wait! :clap:
One thing though, Plumeria, why apologise for long updates? There were a few times when I thought that I'd reached the end only to bounce up and down on my chair when I scrolled down and found more! :yippee:
You should try your hand at a novel in RL - I'm serious. I would certainly buy a few copies- you're so talented. :bow:
Thankyou so much!
Until next time...:wave:

[Jenna_Cide]

Did I mention I truly dislike Shelby (she looks like a whore and is hateful) and would like for Ashlyn to slap her? Please take this into consideration when updating. Ha. <3

[simmingurl06]

omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomg :jaw: :jaw: :jaw:

wow plumeria im in LOVE with your story!!!! At first i was like awww po Ashlyn, then i was like no Katie! and then i was like Katie u b**ch! And when Heather died, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...yea u get the picture lol

another loyal reader added to your list of fans, thats me!!!!! hehehe :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Plumeria330]

Wow...thanks guys!!! :D

ChrstyFarie07: You seriously had me laughing the whole time I was updating! And as far as Adam is concerned...we don't know yet ;)

TaylaJay: Thank you!!! I'm so glad you like it!! :D

.: Mariett :.: Thanks! lol.....oh and by the way...when are you going to update your story, hmmmmm??? :)

Jenna_Cide: Yay! Thanks!! :D Oh and about Ashlyn hitting Shelby...I wanted her to do that too but she still lacks a lot of confidence :(

Ribbonsinmyhair: Wow, thank you!! I guess we're just going to have to see what happens with Katie... :monocle:

phoenix: You are just sooo nice!! I guess I apologize because I don't want the updates to seem too overwhelming. There is no waaaay I'm good enough for a novel! lol Thank you so much for your comment, your support is amazing!! :lovestruc

simmingurl06: Oh..My..Gosh! LOL! Well I'm you like it, thank you very much!! :anime: Yay!

~Thank you all for reading and commenting!! Have I said you guys are amazing?! <3 :bunny: ~

[KaiDye]

YAY! Well...not about what happened in the story! Don't worry about the long updates, I'm sure many people are loving them :giggler: I'd also like to rip Shelby a new one :sniper: