Chapter 47

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My comment made Ashton to get up and run towards the mirror. He forgot one important thing– I was cuffed to him. So in order to get to the mirror fast, we both ended falling off the couch.

I groaned as I landed first followed by Ashton on top of me. I blinked and removed the hair that was sticking to my face. "Ashton we're handcuffed." I huffed.

"Sorry," he smiled, sheepishly. I rolled my eyes and pushed him off me. We both got up and he dragged me towards the mirror.

Once he saw his face, the look of confusion turned into anger. "What the hell, Gwen?"

I rolled my eyes. "It's just marker pen. I didn't put bloody toothpaste or whipped cream. Be glad you have an awesome girlfriend like me. Don't be so dramatic."

His mouth fell open. I mean, he's not the only who can come and surprise me or laugh at me. I smirked at his expression.

"You're going to pay for it."

I didn't take his words seriously, but when his fingers started tickling me I knew I was in trouble. I started laughing and tried to get away from him, but it wasn't even possible.

"I'm sorry." I spluttered between my laugh.

"Tell me that I'm the best boyfriend in the world." He demanded, stopping for a minute.

"I'm the best boyfriend in the world," I joked. This just proves that I'm the man in the relationship. But I was just kidding. Ashton didn't take my comment as a joke, instead he started tickling me again.

"Okay, okay. You are the best boyfriend in the world." I said, breathing heavily.

"Yeah. Well, I knew that." He said, shrugging carelessly. I rolled my eyes and kissed him.

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After the morning fiasco, everyone got ready and came down for the breakfast. It was difficult for Ashton to change into clothes more than me. I simply chose a pair of jeans and a strapless top. While it was easy for him to change into jeans, it was difficult for him to wear a t-shirt. After some pulling, pushing and cutting, he finally manage to wear it and it looked hideous on him, but we had no other option since we had school and he can't come shirtless.

Mom and Dad were also home by now. They saw the mess we did and shook their head, muttering 'kids' under their breath. The 'kids' comment got to Will since according to him, he's not a kid, which he is not, but still.

When everything was settled, we realised that it was Thursday. The fire thing was on Monday and we had holiday till Wednesday.

So today being Thursday, Mom and Dad rushed us to go to school and Will and others to the office. Will shrugged and went to change along with Nate. Ethan came to me and Ashton and asked us to uncuff before tonight. Ethan was not so playful about it since he and my other brothers saw the hickey all over my neck. One from the bathroom which I had covered. Keyword 'had.' And the others, during the movie.

We decided to do the uncuff business after school, since I had to go to school. I also had to give a speech regarding the treasure hunt, but I can't since I was cuffed with Ashton. So instead of me, I decided to give this information announcement to Amber. The treasure hunt was starting on Saturday. The committee and I had already prepared it. It had to be done soon since we have to plan the Paris trip.

Paris trip for finding Mr. Black and closing this chapter once and for all. But little did we know that Ashton has his own secrets which will be uncovered there.

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"Ashton, you're going the wrong way!" I exclaimed for the hundredth times today. We were supposed to go to the ground for announcement, but Ashton took the wrong turn. I couldn't even pull him with me since he was heavy. "It's this way!"

"I know." He said, giving the look and going to the direction I was pointing.

I rolled my eyes. Of course, he knows. "Yeah. Sure."

"What? You don't believe me?" Ashton questioned.

"What? No, of course not. I believe you, oh so mighty." I muttered sarcastically.

"Are you making fun of me?" He gasped.

"You finally realised, huh?"

Ashton narrowed his eyes at me and pushed me against the locker. He placed his both hands along with my cuffed, on either side of my face.

"I don't like my girlfriend making fun of me."

"Yeah?" I smirked, leaning back. "Then what do you like?"

He leaned closer so his lips were inch away from me. "I like when my girlfriend kisses me."

I smiled and closed the distance between us. Kissing Ashton always made me feel alive. Makes me feel all cliché cheesiness.

A loud clear of throat broke us apart. There stood Stacy looking annoyed and angry.

"What?" Ashton said in irritation. He turned to look at Stacy with an eyebrow raised.

"What are you doing with her?" She asked. "I thought you broke up?"

"Well, we clearly didn't." I snapped.

"What? So you forgave him for kissing me. Cheating on you." She mocked.

I clenched my teeth, thinking of when Ashton hurt me. Jealousy flared in me. I glared at Stacy, ready to pounce on her when Ashton cut in.

"What the fuck?" He cursed, angrily. I've only seen him this angry when I called him a-hole.

Stacy looked proud, like she accomplished something. "What? You know you enjoyed a lot that night." She said, winking at him.

I turned red from anger. I don't know if this is because the way she said it or because she lied. I trust Ashton and I know he wouldn't have done it. And also from the look on Stacy's face, I'm sure nothing happened. If she's trying to break things between me and Ashton, then she has to be better than this.

I stepped closer to her, so I was right in front of her face. I don't care that the crowd was already forming to see the drama. "So you think Ashton spend the night with you that day?"

"I didn't, Gwen!" Ashton protested. I glared at him to shut up. Stacy thought I believed her from the smirk on her face.

"I don't think, sweetie. I know!" She claimed.

"Then how come Chris and Alex found him at his house when they went to punch him?" I lied. I mean, Alex came to pick me up and was searching for me the whole time. But she doesn't know and doesn't have to.

"I...uh.. I," she stuttered, turning red from embarrassment.

"Exactly," I cut her off. "So if you're ​trying to mess things between us or break us apart, save it. I don't believe a shit that comes out of your mouth. And if you know what's best for you, you'll take your bloody crap and leave us alone. You don't know what I can do or will do!"

Her eyes widen at my threat. She looked around before turning and leaving. I sighed and looked at the crowd that has gathered around.

"The drama is over. You have an announcement to attend so go before I give all of you detention." I raised my voice. Soon enough all hurried away.

I saw Ryan coming towards our way. "Hey. You alright?" He asked me. I nodded and gave him a tight smile. He looked at Ashton and nodded.

"Hey," Ashton called out softly. "Come on." He said, pulling me with him.

"Where are we going?" I asked, following him.

"To ice-cream Parlour. It will help you cool your mind." He said, as I rushed to catch up with him. We couldn't go in car since it was not possible to drive in this state.

"I'm fine."

"Yeah. All girls say that when they clearly aren't." He snorted. I rolled my eyes at him, smiling a little.

We reached the ice-cream Parlour and ordered our respective ice-cream. We sat down on the booth or rather me on Ashton's lap. We ate our ice-cream in silence.

Ashton sighed and rested his head on my shoulder. "You believe me when I say I didn't sleep with her, right?" He asked, worried.

"If I didn't believe you, we wouldn't be here." I said, smiling down at him.

He relaxed and nodded. "I can't tell how sorry I am for doing that to you. I never intended on doing it. I was confused and like any stupid guy, I kissed some other girl. I'm sorry."

"Hey. I think we already talked about it. I trust you now. I agreed to be your girlfriend. You don't have to be sorry. What's done is done." I said, giving him a kiss on his cheeks.

He smiled at me. "Thanks."

"Oh! Don't be so sappy now. It doesn't suit you." I laughed. He scoffed and turned his head away. "Aw, come on. You can't be angry."

He didn't answer, just turned his head away. I rolled my eyes and pulled his face towards me and kissed him. He smirked in the kiss while I mentally rolled my eyes. This guy is going to be death of me.

After eating the ice-cream, we went back to school. Amber messaged me saying that she did the announcement and talked all about the upcoming treasure hunt. Reaching school, Ashton and I attended all the lectures or we tried since the handcuff didn't allow us to be separate. Uncle Ben strictly ordered us to remove it by tomorrow. I promised that it would be removed by tomorrow. Ashton begrudgingly agreed.

I had to attend the council meeting to discuss the treasure hunt and I did, but with Ashton tagged to me. It was so irritating as he would comment in between to distract me. But when I threat to not kiss him a whole week, he behaved. Let's just say, he's whipped. So after the preparation was done for the treasure hunt, Ashton and I went to remove the handcuff. It was rather difficult to be handcuffed.

"Finally!" I breathe out.

"You make it sound like it was a punishment." Ashton huffed.

"Yeah. It kind of was," I said, nodding. He rolled his eyes and Ryan drove us home house. After reaching, Ashton took his car and went back home.

I sat down on the couch and was texting Amber for a while when Tyler speed walkingly entered. His face was grim and a little pale.

I raised an eyebrow at his behaviour. "What did you do?"

He looked like a deer caught in headlight. He turned around pretending as if I was talking to someone else. "What? Me?" I nodded, narrowing me eyes. "Nothing."

I gave him a look that shouts 'yeah right. Now spill!' He blinked and ran upstairs. I followed behind, knowing that he is going to my room. After we were inside, I closed the door. "Talk."

"I did something killing worth," he said, looking down.

"Like, what?" I asked, suspiciously.

"You see, I told you I like Ashley. Well, we talked. I mean, we bumped into each other, so we talked and all and then I asked if I could drop her home at the end of the day. She said yes. She even blushed. So when we were at her house step, I asked her on a date. She said yes. I was so happy that she agreed, so out of happiness, I might or might not have kissed her." He completed in a single breath.

I blinked, as I heard him. Okay. Now, from what I know about Ashley, she wouldn't be angry with him. She's shy and sweet, hell even embarrassed. I don't get the point here.

"Did she slap you or something?" I asked, confused.

"No. Even worst," he paled. "Ashton just drove in the driveway and may or may not have seen me kissing his sister."

My eyes widen. Ashton loves his sister and Tyler, let's just say we'll have a murder soon. Headline 'A murder for kissing' in the newspaper. Yup! Definitely not funny.

"Okay." I said, calmly. "You just officially wrote your death certificate."

"Don't you think I know that!" He shouted. Tyler started pacing around again. "I told Ashley I'll call her and ran out of there. I saw Ashton coming towards us with smoke coming out of his ears. I'm pretty sure he's looking for me right now."

Before I could reply to him, my phone rang. I didn't see the caller ID and picked up. "Hello?"

"Gwen, give your phone to Tyler. I'm going kill him!" Ashton yelled from the other side, but not for me, I think for Tyler to hear it. But seeing that Tyler didn't reply, I shrugged.

"Okay." I answered, simply. Call me a worst friend, but when it comes to Ashton and Tyler, it's fun.

"Here," I said, giving my phone to Tyler.

"Who is it?" He asked.

"Your Mom. She says your phone is off."

"Oh, okay." He said, taking my phone. He didn't check the caller ID. Idiot.

"Tyler Evanston, you are so dead!" I heard Ashton yell. Wow! It was loud. Even I could hear it. Oh, by the way, Tyler took his Mom's surname, because he didn't want anything that associates with his father.

After hearing Ashton's threats and giving me death glares, he paled.

"I'm dead!"

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Phoof! Done it. From the next chapter, welcome Paris and Gwen's past and how she's going to fight it.

An interesting, yet weird thing. I was writing this and it was midnight by the time I finished this chapter. My cousin sister was with me at that time. She was watching Suits and suddenly she wakes and asks me if I have chocolate at that moment. I just stared at her. We all have our midnight food fun and all, but just randomly. If it happened to you, tell me! Until then.

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