Chapter 27

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Chapter 27

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Ingredient shopping with Ashton was really difficult. I mean, we noted all the things we need before coming and he still doesn't know a single one. All he says is that he never saw these things before and blah blah. They were all new and he looked astonished. I am not even able to tell if he is trying to irritate me or does he really not know any of those.

"Ashton, we don't want that." I said for the hundredth time.

"Why?" He asked, looking at the potato chips.

"Why do we need potato chips while baking a cake?" I asked, placing a hand on my hips.

He gave me duh look. "While baking, what if I get hungry?"

I gave him my best death glare. I threw my hands in the air and huffed. "It's impossible to shop with you."

He just shrugged and threw the potato chip bag in the cart. I didn't argue further and moved to take the rest of the ingredients. After making sure we have everything, we went for the billing. We decided to share the money, since we both are a part of it. I think Ashton was about to argue, but a kick in the shin stopped him, but not before giving me a glare.

Dumping the ingredients in the back seat of the car, we went back to Ashton's house. Ashton tried to carry the bags in while I just stood and watched him struggle.

"Do you need help?" I asked him.

"No. It's nothing I can't do." He replied, still struggling. Most of the things aren't even for cake. He got all of that because he gets hungry easily while doing any sort of work.

"Yeah. I can clearly see that." I said, crossing my hands against my chest.

He scoffed and dragged everything inside. I sighed and took two bags from his hands and brought them in.

"I could have done that." He argued.

"Yeah. When?" I asked, not even looking at him.

"Now, Gwen." He said, getting annoyed.

"Look, it was clear you were having difficulty. I brought them in, so what?" God, he is so irritating.

"What do you mean so what? I could have done that," he said, clearly angry.

I rolled my eyes. "Yeah. Okay." I removed all the stuff from the bag and separated all the cake ingredients together and Ashton's food together.

I continued doing it, but a hand pulled me to stop. Ashton twirled me around to face him. "Don't ignore me."

"Look, don't make a big deal about it." I said, trying to keep my anger in check.

"I will, alright."

"What the hell do you want?" I asked, angrily.

"I want you to leave." He said through his clenched teeth. I glared at him and then stomped out of his house.

While going, I met Ashley on the way. I just forced a smile and walked out, slamming the door shut behind me. I walked on the sideway since I didn't have my car. Ryan dropped me off before going to Amy's.

I really don't understand Ashton. I mean, just because I helped him bring things home, doesn't allow him to get all hulk on me. Damn! What am I suppose to do?

I was walking when suddenly my phone rings. I pulled my phone out of my back pocket and saw the caller ID to find Eric.

"Hey." I answered.

"Hey, girl. How you doing?" He asked.

I rolled my eyes before replying. "Nothing. Walking home."

"Where are you?" He asked, confused.

"I was at Ashton's."

"Ashton who?" He asked.

"Don't you wanna know?" I mumbled.

"Looks like you don't like him." He mused.

"Of course, I don't like him. And that doofs just happens to be my fake boyfriend." I grumbled.

"Boyfriend!?" Eric shouted.

"Fake." I correct.

"I want to know everything." He ordered.

"Fine. I'll tell you. But you-" I don't get to complete my sentence.

I stopped walking and my blood ran cold. Shit! Right in front of me was a dirty looking, runaway prisoner. I gulped and took tentative step back.

Michael broke out of jail and is standing in front of me. This is not scary at all when you know he is here to take revenge. Note the sarcasm.

"Eric?" I whispered. I heard Eric say something, but I didn't listen and focused my attention in front of me, not wanting distraction to be used as a key to murder me. "I'll call you later."

I ended the call. There isn't a point in bringing Eric in this mess. They'll get alert if Michael knew about Eric.

"Michael?"

"You bitch. Look where you got me." He snarled.

"You brought this upon yourself." I reasoned.

He just glared and came running towards me. My eyes widen and I panicked. He was about to grab me, but I moved out of the way, causing him to land on the ground. He stood up immediately and made a grab for me, but was again thrown on the ground.

I looked at the intruder and saw Ashton coming and standing in front of me, protectively. I stared wide eyes at his back and wondered how he came here.

"Gwen, go stand back." He ordered.

I followed, not really in the position to argue. I ran back to a place where I thought would be safe and saw Ashton fighting Michael. From where I was standing, it looks like Ashton can fight well. Michael tried punching him, but his movements were comparatively slow.

Then I remembered something and pulled out my phone and called the police. Someone answered the phone and I told them about the situation and place where Michael was. Next I called Ethan since Will wasn't picking up his phone.

Michael screamed and threw a punch at Ashton which caused him to fall. "Ashton." I called, running towards him. He held his hands out, stopping me from going to him.

He stood up and threw a punch at Michael which knocked him out. I stared at Michael, mouth open. I blinked and suddenly Ashton was in front of me.

"Are you okay?" He asked in concern.

"I..I." I couldn't finish my sentence. Then it came crashing to me that Michael came here to hurt me. If Ashton wasn't here then, I would have been hurt, dead even.

"Gwen?" I heard Ashton call out. I blinked and looked up at him. A few meters away I saw red and blue light.

"I'm fine." I said, blinking.

"Hey, come here." He said and pulled me in a hug. I wrapped my arms around him and buried my face in his chest. My heart was beating fast. I forgot all about Ashton and mine's fight. I just realised that I could have gotten seriously hurt, if it weren't for Ashton. But then again it's Ashton's fault. If he didn't ask me to leave then I wouldn't have been in this situation. I didn't want to fight because Ashton did save me, as corny as it sounds, I'm thankful for it.

It's not the first time he saved me. Both the times from Michael. I pulled back when I heard the sound of sirens. I turned around and stood next to Ashton who had an arm wrapped around my waist, protectively.

One of the officers kneeled down and cuffed Michael while the other two were standing near him. One officer, who I remember and know from before, came to us.

"What happened here, Gwen?" He addressed me. I looked up at Ashton before answering him with the events of past minutes.

"Gwen!"

I turned around and saw Ethan pulling the car over. Ryan jumped out as soon as Ethan parked the car.

I pulled away from Ashton, not before looking at him. He smiled and nodded. I turned and ran towards Ryan and hugged him.

"Oh god. You scared me." He said, pulling away.

"How did you know?" I asked.

"I was with Ethan when you called. I had to come and see. I knew something was wrong. I had this feeling, you know."

I smiled and nodded. "I know."

"Gwen." Ethan sighed and gave me a hug too.

"I'm fine now," I mumbled in his chest. He pulled back and his face held relief. "Did you tell Will or anyone else?"

"No. But he called me a awhile ago. Ryan talked to him." He said, shaking his head. "I didn't bother. I had to make sure you were okay first."

I just nodded as the officer and Ashton walked towards us. "Thanks, man." Ryan said, giving a quick hug to Ashton.

"No problem."

"Riley," Ethan said, shaking his hands with the officer. Weird name for an officer.

"Mr. Wilson." The officer or, rather Riley smiled. "I'm sorry about this situation that happened here. It wasn't meant to be this way."

"Yes. But I would rather talk to you alone." Ethan said, not looking happy at all. He saw past the officer and walked to a now conscious Michael.

"You son of a bitch." With that Ethan punched Michael. I gasped at what Ethan did. He never was a violent type. I just stared as the two officers pulled him back. Ryan immediately left us and went over to Ethan, probably trying to calm him down.

"Your brother did land him a good punch." Ashton said, looking impressed.

I just made a face. "Really? He shouldn't have done that. You already did enough."

"But he deserved it." Ashton argued.

"You shouldn't have asked me to leave. This wouldn't have happened." I fired back.

Ashton narrowed his eyes and took a step forward. "Maybe? Not now, but what about later? He would have somehow reached to you and that time if you had no one. What would you do?"

"I know how to protect myself." I hissed.

Ashton scoffed. "You could atleast show some gratitude towards someone who helped. But I guess not."

I paused. He was right. How can I be so selfish? I looked away. "I'm sorry. It was wrong of me to say something like that."

"Yeah it was." He said. I raised an eyebrow to which he gave a blank stare. He sighed. "I'm sorry too for being irrational about the whole carrying bags thing."

A slow smiled formed on my lips. "It's okay."

Ashton chuckled and pulled me in a hug. "You are unbelievably."

"What can I say? I'm the best," I laughed. He chuckled, shaking his head.

"I think you should go home and rest. We'll meet tomorrow at my place again and practice the cake thing again."

"Okay." I nodded, looking up at him. He leaned down and kissed me. I kissed back but only for a few seconds.

He pulled back and sighed. "I'll see you later."

"Bye." I said, hugging myself as I watch him walk towards the officer to give his statement.

I sighed and stood there. Ryan walked up to him and wrapped his arm around me.

"All okay here?" He asked, looking at Ethan, Ashton and two officers talking.

"Yeah. All okay." I said, resting my head against his shoulder.

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Will was informed by the time we came home. He was already there waiting for us. I don't understand how he comes to know about everything.

"I'm sorry. I didn't see my phone. The officer called to inform about the situation." He apologized.

"Hey, it's fine. Don't worry. Ashton was there with me." I smiled.

"Ashton?" He asked.

"Yeah. He was there when Michel tried to attack me." I answered.

"I'm actually glad he was there," Ethan said.

"Me too." Ryan nodded.

Will turned to me looking thoughtful for a moment. His expression changed quickly. It was scary, if you ask me. He look determine, his jaw clenched.

"I want to meet him. Tomorrow in my office." Will ordered.

"Meet who?" Ethan asked, curiously.

"Ashton." Will stated.

"You kidding, right?" I asked, looking at him in disbelief.

"Does it look like I'm kidding?" Will asked me, raising his eyebrow. I shook my head. "Good. Call him tomorrow."

"But it's a school day." I argued.

"After school. Now to your room." He ordered.

"But.."

"Gwen, now!" He said, angrily.

I just gave a glare and ran to my room. Damn it! What the hell is his problem? His mood swings are so annoying. But him being a big brother, I can't do anything.

Ashton meeting Will is such a bad idea. Will is hot headed and so is Ashton. Will won't stop at anything and Ashton does what he wants.

I can just hope for the best. Ashton needs me and I won't deny something Will says. Basically I think it's upto Ashton now. If he wants me to continue being his girlfriend then he has to impress Will. Or else I don't have a doubt that Will will kill him.

Big annoying brothers. But I love them no less.

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