chapter 27

Hayley

"Don't touch my girl Brittany."

Both me and Brittany froze. I looked behind her to see Ashton standing there, glaring at Brittany.

Brittany being Brittany ran to his side. She wrapped her arms around his neck. "Oh Ashton she hit me first. I was scared I didn't know what to think." She lied while clinging to his shirt.

I gasp and went to protest but Brittany interrupted. "She's a bitch Ashy, she hit me. Are you going to let her do that to me?" She asked with an pout. Ashton glance towards me before back at her.

"I don't give a fuck if she hit you or not. But don't ever hit- or even think about touching her..." He spat.

"...You'll regret it." He added making me bite my lip to stop from smiling.

Brittany glared at me before huffing and storming out the kitchen. She left but not before giving me an evil smirk. will she getting revenge on me? I thought

I then shifted uncontrollably knowing me and Ashton were alone. I could feel his gaze on me but I avoided eye contact. I cleaned up my mess before making my way past Ashton to go to my room.

Unfortunately Ashton had other plans as he grabbed my arm stopping me. He push me gently against the wall taking me by surprise.

"A 'thank you' would be nice." He smirk as he put both his hands on either side of my face.

I stayed silent, not liking how he found this situation amusing.

"Why are you up so early?" He asked and I shrugged. I didn't want to say I'm afraid of to fall asleep after I was told someone was coming for me so I said what first came to mind.

"I'm not tired."

He stared deeply into my eyes. "Don't lie to me Hayley." He said sternly and I gulped pressing my back more into the cold wall.

"I'm not lying." I whispered, Ashton stare into my eyes before leaning closer towards me.

"No one's going to hurt you Hayley." He said, his voice was so determined, I almost believe him.

"How are you sure no one's going to hurt me?" I murmered looking down, Ashton grip my chin forcing me to look back up at him.

"Because I won't let them."

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I sat on the stool picking at my Frosted Flakes. Vanessa offered to make me pancakes, eggs and bacon but I just decided to eat cereal.

I could feel Brittany's heated glare on me but I ignored her. Val came in the kitchen and went right to Vanessa. I watch as he wrap his arms around her, kissing her neck.

I smile but it soon dropped when Ashton came to mind. I felt butterflies in my stomach remembering he stood up for me last night.

I know Brittany's bitching is going to be worse now. After all Ashton called me his girl when they're suppose to be together.

"Logan you deepshit! Give me my bacon back!" Colton yelled bringing me out my thought.

"Never!" He shouted before stuffing the bacon in his mouth. Colton gasp in horror before giving Logan a deadly glare.

"You fat bamboo! You ate my bacon!" He yelled and Logan gave him a pointed look.

"No shit sherlock." He said and before we knew it, Colton tackled him to the ground. He put Logan in headlock.

"Get off me!"

"Will you make me more bacon?"

"No! Fix it yourself lazy ass!"

"Oh well, I guess we'll be here all day."

I laugh at the two idiots. "You two idiots never grow up." Val asked shaking his head.

"Its not my fault he left his bacon unattended." Logan said and Colton hit him on back of his head.

"It was in my hand fucktard." He retorted before letting him go. I glance around not finding Ashton anywhere. My mind went to last night. I know he wasn't gonna let anyone hurt me but I just have a feeling someone is going to get hurt at the end...

And I have a feeling that it won't be pretty.

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I sat on the couch with Vanessa. The rest of the guys were out and left me and Vanessa alone.

I still haven't seen Ashton all day and I was starting to get worry...

"Don't worry he's fine." Vanessa said bringing me out my thoughts. It was as if she could read my mind.

I didn't reply but nodded instead. Vanessa stared at me and was about to say something when my phone buzzed.

I grabbed it out my pocket and looked at the screen. An 'Unknown' person texted me.

Vanessa must have seen my confused face and asked; "Who is it?"

"I don't know." I mumble before opening the text.

It won't be long until I get you. He will not be there to protect you forever.

My breath hitched as I read the two sentences over and over again. He's not here to protect me, and I'm pretty sure he is Ashton-

Ashton who I miss so badly

"Let me see." Vanessa said grabbing the phone out my hands. She read the text and her eyes slightly widened.

"We have to tell Ashton." She said and I nodded. The front door then burse open to reveal Val.

"Ashton needs us at the warehouse." He said and by his serious face it was important...

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11:45

Val parked the car and I got out. The warehouse looked run down and I raise an eyebrow at Val, who just smirk in response. Val led me an Vanessa to the place and didn't wait, he barged in. I was shook at how the inside looked. There was a wall length TV on one wall, with video games and more. There was a kitchen filled with snacks. A room with an ring, which I guess they use to practice. A game room and an movie room. It was amazing....

Val smirk at my surprise face before leading us to where the guys where.

"Took you long enough." I snapped my head towards the door and found Ashton leaning against the doorframe. The rest of the guys where spread out in the room and I seen Brittany glaring at me. Will you give it a rest...

"Why did you want to talk to us here? Why not the house." Colton asked and Ashton eyes met mine. What he said next brought fear within me.

"Because the people after Hayley is close."