3). FRIDAY OUTING

Ash snapped out of her thoughts when she saw Rebecca and Tia looking down at her, Ian busy packing her books back for her. Lifting her head out of her chin, she looked around and saw that half of the class had already left since the Psychology period was over.

"Sorry," she said to her waiting friend before scooping up her stuff and standing up from her desk before the four of them walked out of the classroom together. "Thanks for the packup, Ian."

"No problem." Ian said.

"What's up with you?" Tia asked as they headed down the hall. "You totally spaced out during almost all of class."

"I know," Ash muttered, clutching her books to her chest. "It's just, a lot has been on my mind."

"Yeah, you've been saying that for like 4-5 days," Tia reminded her as they reached Ash's locker. She leaned against the one next to her as Ash undid the lock. "What's really going on?"

"I told you, I have a lot on my mind," she repeated, putting her Psych books into her locker.

"I know, I heard you the first time," She said with a slight roll of her eyes. "I mean really. What's really going on with you?"

Rebecca raised her brows at her. "You can tell us, you know. "

"Yeah, maybe we already know what's bothering you. " Ian suggested.

Ash suddenly looked stupoid. "What are you talking about? "

Tia quickly jumped in between. "Before Ian could open her big mouth, we want to listen from you."

Ash hesitated. Revealing that to them that had been bothering her was a secret this big that she'd only kept to herself since she'd gotten here wasn't something she was exactly comfortable with, yet somehow, she wanted it.

"I don't really want to talk about it," she finally said, which made the three of them sigh as Ash returned to putting her things away.

"Fine," Rebecca told her as she folded her arms across her chest. "But if you ever want to talk about it, I'm here."

Ash smiled lightly. "Thanks Reb, but why don't you guys tell me what you know."

Rebecca sneered at her. "Not so fast, you first darling."

"Hey, that's not fair! " Ash grumbled, folding her arms again.

Rebecca shrugged her shoulders. "Well, it is to us. No secret, no telling. Simple."

"Ian, spit it out, now!" Ash growled at her

Ian grinned. "Sorry, I'm totally not in a mood to get butchered by them."

Tia made a disgusting face. "Eww! That was gross."

Across the hall, Ash saw Roy talking to some people. Almost as if he knew she was looking, his eyes turned away from the conversation and met her's. He gave her a toothy grin, to which Ash returned with a small smile.

"Oh. My. God!" Rebecca deadpanned, which made Ash turn to her. "You totally have a thing for Roy."

"No I don't!" She jumped out at once.

"That's what you've been thinking about!" She exclaimed and Ash grabbed her by the shoulders to shush her before anyone heard.

Ian nodded. "So, I guess we were right. There is a thing going on between Ash and Roy."

"That makes sense to why she has been zoning out." Tia remarked.

"Shut up, there's no such thing!" Ash tried to make her way out but Rebecca got in front. The sneer not leaving her face.

"Oh really, correct me if I'm wrong but Tia, Ian and I are here standing with you as well, so why did Roy only flash his toothy grin at you?"

Tia pinched her on her arm. " Yeah, tell us Ashley! Why is that?"

Ash waited, thinking hard to make an excuse but she was cornered way too brutally. She rolled her eyes, almost thinking of ways to smother them all in their sleep.

"Okay, so maybe I kind of like him," she admitted to her. "But I'm not sure yet! I've known him for maybe 3 days."

"Four actually. " Ian counted. " You're forgetting the day when Roy only got an ice cream for you!"

"Because you weren't all there! " Ash said hotly.

Ian shook her head. "I was right behind you. But our friend didn't seem to notice me. "

"And from what I've heard on his end, you guys spent a lot of time together," Rebecca said, folding her arms.

Tia blew a whistle. " And here comes Roy, Ashie!"

Roy came up to them with a big smile over his face. "Hey guys, what's up? "

" Nothing, just heading for lunch. " Ian said, checking her watch.

He rubbed his hands in excitement. "Cool! Let's go then. "

Ian walked forward, followed by Tia and then Rebecca. Roy went back to wait for Ash. "C'mon." He said gently.

Unable to refuse his puppy dog eyes and goofy smile, Ash silently followed him with a single nod. Rebecca glanced back and sneered at her just as she caught sight of them. Ash looked up and flashed Rebecca YOU-ARE-SO-DEAD look.

They gathered around the table, with Braddin and Ethan already seated.

"Hey all," Ethan greeted with a smile.

"Hi, what's up?" Ian asked, sliding a vacant seat and settling in beside Braddin.

"Nothing much, just a lazy day." Braddin stretched himself. " What about you guys?"

"Same," Ian said, covering her mouth to avoid a big yawn.

Rebecca settled down beside Ethan. Tia got in between. Before Ash could find anywhere else to sit, Roy quickly pulled out a chair and gestured for her to sit. "Oh! Thank you!" Ash mumbled, turning red and avoiding eye contact with anyone. Especially Rebecca.

"Where's Skyler?" Ian asked, looking around.

Ethan laughed. "That God of mischief got himself detention."

"Freaking hell! A detention?" Ian dropped her spoon in shock.

Tia laughed. "Why? What did he do?"

Ethan rolled his eyes. "Oh, he was trying his old paper making. You know, making his paper plane and trying to make it fly."

"What's so bad about that?" Ian asked.

Braddin shook with a silent laugh. "I warned him not to toss it and he did, since he's Skyler and that hit right in Mr. Jackson's poker face."

Rebecca, Ian, Ash and Tia laughed out loud. Tia almost fell out of her chair just to imagine what it was like.

"Brutal! Then what happened?" Rebecca joked.

"He's a lucky man, he didn't get his ass spanked!" Braddin laughed.

"Yeah, but he's having his time in detention now. I guess no lunch for him." Ethan grinned.

Rebecca joined him as well, while opening her can of Pepsi. " Oh, I can't wait to tease him when he comes back."

An hour later, after lunch, while everyone was busy getting back to the lockers and taking the things they wanted, Ian chucked herself out from the grips of the girls and made her way towards Mr.Jackson's office. The door was still intact and the corridor was almost deserted. At first Ian thought of heading inside but she paused, thinking what on earth will she give him the reason for barging in. Hey Mr. Jackson, I'm here to see someone! No! No! Stupid Ian, not that. She paced around, planning to hatch her ways in but in the end she plopped down on a wooden bench, thinking it would be best to wait. Fortunately, she didn't have to wait much longer when the door opened and out came Skyler! Ian bit her lips to contain the laugh to herself.

He came out grumbling, almost cursing under his breath and jerking his right hand off. Before Ian could open her mouth to greet him, he accidentally bumped into her.

"Oh! I'm sorry!" He began when his eyes fell on Ian, rubbing her arms. "Hi, Ian. Did I hurt you?"

"Hurt? You almost squashed me, idiot!" Ian made a funny face.

The frown he was carrying a few seconds ago vanished at once, replaced by a smile. "Sorry, I didn't mean that. Do you want me to take you to the hospital?"

Ian smacked his hand away. "Shut up!"

He chuckled, his signature one. Ian smiled at him, almost like the same goofy smile Roy was flashing at Ash.

"So, what brought you here?" Skyler asked, walking with Ian beside him.

"I heard your heart breaking story about landing in detention. Came to see if you're alive or do I need to arrange a grand funeral." Ian said casually with a naughty smile.

He chuckled again. "I like the humor. So you're funny too."

"You thought I wasn't?"

Skyler shrugged his shoulders. "At first, yes! You looked a little scared. But I see you're as goofy as me! And by the way, who told you I'd be here?"

"Well, what do you think? " Ian said, spotting a bench nearby and settling down.

Skyler rolled his eyes with a big sigh. "Braddin, that idiot!"

"Correct answer! You won a golden duck!" Ian scoffed at him.

Skyler followed her lead and sat down beside her. "You got a free track?"

"For about 15 minutes." Ian said, quickly grabbing her bag and digging for something."Here I brought you something." She fished out an aluminum wrapped box and handed it out for him to take.

Skyler gasped, just as he opened it. "Wow! You brought me sandwiches."

"Yeah, for lunch. Braddin said, you won't have it because of the detention."

"Jeez! Thanks Ian. That's awesome! " He wrapped it rapidly and made a big snap at it. "Oh sorry, where are my manners? Do you want some? "

Ian raised her hand. " Nah! I'm full."

"And tired. Your eyes looked so dull! What's up? Not having much sleep?" He asked, through his chewing.

Ian nodded. " Yeah, something like that."

" Wanna shoot me with it?" He asked gently.

Ian bit her lips. Not about her past again. She just gained some friends, she didn't want to lose them at once. Afraid that her past will make her lose everyone, she decided to roll away the subject. "Maybe later?"

"Sure, whenever you're comfortable with." He hit her playfully. "And thanks again for these. I was literally starving!"

The week passed happily as the four girls got used to their school lives and with each other.

They were becoming best friends with the sophomore boys. Braddin, Roy Ethan and Skyler, they were their closest friends. And then there was a firing relation of Ash and Roy. They didn't say anything but they both took a keen interest in each other. Ian Tia and Rebecca were noticing their change in moods and were happy for both of them. Countless times each one of them caught Roy sneaking up to Ash's class or her locker just to be with her or spend time with her in private and Ash would reciprocate that. Because she'd never mind him being around her. In fact on Thursday, Skyler and Rebecca accidentally caught them settling on the bleachers and having some friendly chit chat. Side by side with Ash, Rebecca was noticing the unusual abnormality in Ian. Her being tired looking, lack of confidence and sleeping during the classes made her more and more determined to find out what was happening with her. She just wasn't able to find the right way. At first Rebecca thought of trying to persuade Tia and Ash but then stopped thinking it might be best if she asked Ian herself.

Friday came at last. The whole group decided that Ethan will pick up Rebecca. Roy will pick Ash. The only trouble was of Tia who was still dangling between Braddin or Skyler. Braddin was determined to take Tia but hesitated waiting for her approval. Skyler then backed out himself saying he would come alone.

"May I pick you ?" Skyler cornered Ian at the lockers during lunch.

"Emmmm. No, I think, I will come myself." Ian said thinking it might hurt Tia.

"Sure you will make it ? It's a bit far from your home." He said.

"Yeah I can, I meanI will try." Ian said, " see you tonight."

Ian left Skyler on the hallway running for her cycle to go home. Rebecca was watching all this. She had come to pick Ian to ride home with her but when she saw Skyler and Ian talking she stopped. Rebecca heard everything that happened. As Ian left and went away she appeared from behind.

"Go. Take Ian." She said with concern.

"She refused. I don't know why." Skyler said confusedly. Rebecca sighed because she understood at once that Ian was backing out because of Tia.

"I know why. But do what I say. Here is her address. Just pick her up." She said,

Skyler eyed her suspiciously. "I swear to God, if this is some kind of trick, you'll be dead! "

Rebey smacked his arm. "Quit freaking around. It's not a trick. I know why Ian's backing up so leave the rest to me."

"Ok, ok, madam. Gosh ! You are pushing me like a witch." Skyler mocked.

"A brain like yours had to be treated like this. Stupid Creature." Rebecca returned.

Just after Skyler departed, Rebecca fished out her phone and texted Ethan.

Rebecca: Hey you?

Ethan: Hey Rebecca, what's up?"

Rebecca: Got a minute? Need to talk to you.

Ethan: Yeah, I'm free.

Rebecca: It's about that Friday party. Do you mind if I ask you to only pick me?

Ethan: Not at all. But what happened to Ian?

Rebecca: Let's just say I have got something arranged for her 😀

Ethan: Gosh! Did you book her a taxi or something?

Rebecca: No! Dumbhead. I got her a ride. 😑

Ethan: Whoops😅 Didn't see that coming.

Rebecca: So you're coming over just to pick me.

Ethan: Sure. Text me your address and I'll be there.

Rebecca: I will. And what time?

Ethan: I'll come to you by 5:30. Sounds good?

Rebecca: Great, I'll meet you then.. thanks alot 😋

Ethan: Awesome! 😎 See you around.

At half past six, Ian got ready to leave. She reached for her cycle when suddenly she saw Skyler riding towards her in his car. He came out and grinned. "Wanna lift ?" He asked.

"I thought I said I could manage." Ian said unbelievably.

"Really ? Must have misunderstood you. Come on Hop in !"

Ian hesitated, backing out but Skyler opened the door for her wider and signaled her to get in. With no other choice left, Ian became afraid and scared but quietly sat in. Skyler beamed at her. "Let's go, partner." He said.

Tia and Braddin had arrived together at first. They were at a party club. There was a big stage where the couple were dancing. Beside it was a long table for beers, water and soft drinks. And all around were tables and chairs for comfortable sitting. Braddin and Tia took one. Tia sat down and Braddin combined two tables for others , putting together eight chairs.

"So, do you like it ?" Braddin asked.

Tia nodded, feeling happy to be with someone she could want to be. She stared into Braddin's dark brown eyes, trying her best to find comfort but whenever she looked at him, Skyler would also pop into her mind. Sometimes Tia thought of being with Braddin but then, her mind distracted her to be with Skyler. She herself never wanted to be dangling one in the air but both Braddin and Skyler were heart stealing for her.

"Yes. I do like it here. It's a sort of fun place." She said,

"Can I get you a drink ?" He asked, smiling gently at her.

"Right now ? Emmmm....I think let the others come. Then we will drink together." She suggested.

Braddin nodded. "I saw your selfies on Instagram and Facebook. You look totally amazing." He said..

Tia laughed openly, pushing back her long silky black hairs. "You like them ?" She asked.

Braddin went pink."Yeah.. Actually I have liked almost all of your pics." He admitted.

"I am surprised. And Skyler ? Did he also ?"

Braddin looked confused at the sudden change of name but then recovered rapidly. "Honestly. I don't know. Have seen a few likes but don't know about all of them." He said.

Tia chuckled, wiping her face with a soft tissue paper.

In a short while, Roy arrived with Ash while Ethan shot in with Rebecca. Skyler and Ian came also but seeing Braddin's car made Ian go white with fear of Tia watching her with him.

Ian made Skyler go first then after a minute or two came herself running her hand on her front hair to push them in a neat way. Rebecca smiled looking at Skyler and Ian coming together with Ian a little bit backed away.

"Hey Guys." Skyler said, taking his chair and sitting next to Tia.

"Hi." Ian said, sitting beside Rebecca.

"Now that we are all here, let's have some drinks !" Braddin said.

"Sure. Why not? Race you there !" Ethan said, making Roy and Skyler run after him. Braddin jogged behind them to keep up.

"How was the ride with Roy ?" Tia asked impatiently in excitement.

"What do you mean, how was the ride ? Like usual." Ash snapped.

"Like....did you both kiss ?" Tia asked again.

"Kiss ! Hey, come on ! He is not my boyfriend."

Rebecca and Ian both laughed loudly. Tia rolled her eyes. "Whom are you kidding ? We know what's going on between you two !" Ian said.

"Really ! Nothing happened. In fact, I was thinking...Ian why don't you hook up with him. You both have a lot in common." Ash said sweetly.

"Me ?" Ian asked astounded.

"Yeah. He is a poet. I mean, he spends time reading poetries....and you like to read. A poet and a reader. What a beautiful couple !"

Ian joined her both hands together. "Have mercy on me. Roy looks great with you. Not me"

"I bet you two kissed." Rebecca said confidently.

Ash slammed her hand on the table in frustration. "Speak the Devil away ! Shut up all three of you !"

Tia Rebecca and Ian laughed again. The boys returned soon, carrying a tray with eight glasses.

"Race you back in drinks. Let's see who finished first !" Ethan said.

"On the count of three....one... Two...THREE !"

All eight of them seized their mugs and started gulping down. Their throats burned with the hot alcohol streaming down, their eyes watering immediately.

"First !" Braddin said, taking a deep breath.

"Second !" Rebecca said, slamming her glass down. Her mouth was covered with foams of butterbeer.

"Third !" Skyler hiccuped and collapsed down on a chair

They all laughed looking at him. The last ones to finish were Ash and Ian. Tia gave her hanky to Ian so she could wipe her face and mouth.

Roy made brownish white whiskers from his form and grinned sheepishly at Ash. She chuckled, drawing out her hanky and wiping his mouth for him.

"Skyler, you jerk! A girl beat you in your game." Braddin thumped his back.

"Oh, I'm gonna have this rematch soon!" He said, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand. "I'm not leaving this place until I defeat Rebecca!"

"Oh really? Think you're so tough, big guy?" Rebecca smirked at him.

Skyler rolled his eyes. " Oh please, gimme a break. If I hadn't stopped to catch my breath, you would have lost easily."

"Which I didn't, so cash you on." She rolled her tongue out at him.

His eyes widened at her. "Hey missy, since when did we bet on the cashing stuff?"

Rebecca shrugged her shoulders. " Since right now."

"You just wait, rematch, soon!" He growled at her.

Rebecca smirked at him again. "Yeah, yeah. Talk to my hand!"

"Come on Let's dance !" Braddin said, interrupting the interesting debate between them.

The group then suddenly realized that the music had turned disco. The lights were flashing and beaming all around, a big deal of the mob was on the dance floor, jumping, rolling and pulling their heads off. Ethan volunteered at first, gesturing his hand for Rebecca. "C'mon let's go." He grabbed her hand, not even waiting for her reply and dragged her on the dance floor. Looking at him, Roy came forward too.

Ash suddenly blushed, having him in front of her. His toothy grin out, his puppy dog eyes melting her heart, she couldn't refuse him even if she wanted. "Sure, why not." She said, taking his hand and rushed off on the stage.

"I'll get some drink!" Skyler announced.

"Hey, fetch me some soft drink!" Ian yelled through the loud music.

"Why? Had enough already!?" He yelled as well.

"You don't want me to throw up, that's why!"

Laughing hard at her, Skyler went to get another drink leaving Braddin to take Tia. He raised his hand. "Wanna come?" Tia hesitated waiting if Skyler wanted to come back to her.

Braddin waited patiently for her. When Skyler didn't come into view, she took his hand and they both headed towards the stage. The song at first was a pop song where everyone was doing a jump dance. Ian looked around, sitting on her seat having a slice of pizza. She looked around and saw her friends jumping around like mads and she couldn't help but laugh slightly at them. Roy was making funny movements to which Ash was rolling with laughter. Braddin was almost like teaching Tia how to have a disco dance and Ethan… well let's just say he was the shy one with Rebecca nearly on the edge of being his teacher. But he was good, he was having some moves with her and Rebecca was enjoying herself quite a lot. Glancing away, Ian suddenly spotted James surrounded by a group of girls.

Ian looked carefully at him. Ian couldn't see which girl he had come because there were about 5-6 girls surrounding him. All of the girls were busy, complimenting him about his muscular body and handsome figure. James was liking this as he unbuttoned his shirt, exposing his vest covered body and his strong muscular biceps and triceps.

"That git!" Skyler murmured, bringing two glasses of cold drink, handing one to Ian.

"He likes being a model?" Ian said.

"Yeah, he does. He wants to be number one in every department from games to studies. And when Braddin and our team outclass him, he loses his manners." Skyler said in fury.

"Has he always been like this?" Ian asked again, tearing her eyes away from him.

Skyler pursed his lips. "Beats me, he's an asshole."

Ian chuckled. "More like your arch rival!"

Skyler plopped down beside Ian and took a sip. "I don't know. It's just his competitive nature that he's such a douchebag! He did come from a good family, his father works in a good company. He has a good house to live in but still, I don't get why he's so jerky!"

"Well, maybe he has some kind of pressure from his family. Like his father." Ian suggested.

" I doubt that. If his dad is like him, then how come he's always there to pay for his studies and all the stuff. Kind of stupid, if you'd ask me."

Ian rolled her eyes. "I don't know. I'm just throwing random guesses. Speaking of dad, I didn't get to know about your family."

He smiled, but Ian noticed that it was a little disturbed smile. Like he didn't look that interested to talk about it. " I live with my mom. No siblings."

And she was right. The way he said it, Ian thought, it was best to quit the family questions.

"That's nice. Er- emm- I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you."

He chuckled. "Nah! You didn't. I don't just talk about it."

"Forget about it then," Ian said.

"You like to dance ?" Skyler asked, immediately diverting the subject away from the family topic. Ian felt relief that he was good, because somehow it was her mistake. He was the one who asked about personal stuff and Ian chose not to mention her dark side. Her bullies, her mistakes, her nightmares, her ptsd. So, she shouldn't have asked him as well.

"Hey? Back to earth, Ian." Skyler snapped his fingers at her.

"Sorry? What?" Ian shook her head.

"I asked, do you wanna dance?" He repeated calmly for her.

Before Ian could say anything, Tia and Braddin came laughing about something, followed by Rebecca and Ethan.When Braddin saw James, he too murmured something then turned his back on him. Ian went quiet seeing Tia approaching them and stood beside her.

"What's so funny?" Skyler asked, gazing at the two pairs.

"Ethan fell down!" Tia laughed, clapping her hands.

"What? Seriously?" Ian tagged along, gazing at the grinning boy behind Rebecca.

Rebecca nodded. "He asked me to spin around and when I faced back, he was on the floor."

"I slipped! It was an accident!" Ethan said, turning pink.

"Aww, you poor baby!" Rebecca ruffled his hair.

He went bright pink, with Rebecca's warm hand ruffling inside his hair. He blinked twice, unable to make eye contact.

"Why didn't you guys dance?" Tia asked, looking at Ian and Skyler.

"I was just asking Ian about it," he said, standing up and brushing his shirt.

"Speaking of, where are Roy and Ash?" Ian craned her neck to peek into the jammed crowd.

"Oh, our love birds are having their time of life." Rebecca sneered at her.

Ian gasped with excitement. "Gosh! Something! Something!" Rebecca gave her a high five while laughing with joy.

"I want to go to the washroom," Ian said. "Did too much drinking. My tank is full."

"God, Almighty! You and your washroom!" Rebecca smacked her forehead.

Ian grinned. "I'll be right back. Where's the restroom anyways?"

" It's outside. Take that door and go down." Braddin said.

"I will come with you." Ash said, turning to go with Ian.

They both reached down, taking the small door exit and finally finding the restroom. Ash waited for Ian then they both turned to go. Ash was in front when she reached the door, she saw four guys standing with two of them holding a couple of canes and all of them looking scary.

"Hello Thomas," said the one who was wearing navy blue dress pants, light blue collar shirt and navy blue waistcoat.

"Jake," Ian whispered, her voice breaking down.

"You know him ?" Ash asked slowly to which Ian nodded.

"Let's go." Ian said, taking Ash's hand.

"What's the hurry ? We have a gift for you." Jake said.

"Later. My friend is with me." Ian said trying to go through but they kept blocking her way.

"Hey, let us pass !" Ash said loudly.

Jake tilted his head to glance at her but Ian quickly covered her from him. "We didn't see you for such a long time. We were just passing by and look, we came right in front of you. Sounds cute, right?"

The color was draining rapidly from Ian's face. Her hands were beginning to sweat, she was almost on the edge of trembling. "Let us go through, please."Ian whispered.

Jake laughed mockingly then stepped aside giving Ian enough space to go. "Go on. Move !" He barked.

"I am with someone. Just let it go for now." Ian whispered again.

Jake made a sad face. "You're no fun. Fine, I heard you. Get out of here."

"I'm serious. Please." Ian pleaded.

"Okay, okay. Just head out. I'm showing you the way."

Ian waited but then took a step forward with Ash following close to her. The four of them chuckle to mock Ian and when she came shoulder to shoulder with Jake, he violently pushed Ian against the wall.

"Hey !" Ash yelled, bending down to reach her.

Before Ash could even touch her, Jake kicked Ian away.

"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING ! STOP IT !" Ash shouted again. A guy came and held Ash's hand tightly.

"Don't hurt her !" Ian managed to say but the three of them again punched and kicked her away from Ash. They grabbed Ian and dragged her down towards the corner restroom. Ash came galloping behind.

"If you shut up, we won't kill your friend. Otherwise you will drag her dead body from here. Now, SHUT UP !" A dusty coloured hair man said.

Ash gazed at her in disbelief. Tears rapidly fell down her face.

"What are you doing ? Don't hurt her. Don't beat her like this." She begged.

"We will leave her after we are done. Otherwise we will kill her! She deserved to have this." He said holding her tight.

Ash turned to look at the other three attacking Ian and beating her. She wanted to cry out to Ian, to Roy, Braddin, Skyler, Rebecca, Tia, any of them but her voice seemed to be lost. The only sounds she was hearing were of punching and kicking and soft moaning sounds of agony from Ian. They grabbed Ian, punched her and kicked her. Using the canes they swung it and hit Ian's chest.

Ian rolled over clutching her chest. They swung the cane on her back again. Ian yelled out in pain. Jake came and punched her face, breaking her glasses and smashing it away ! Ian couldn't do anything to protect her. All the kicking, booting and punching came hitting her everywhere and now even the cane was swinging, hitting her shattling her bones.

One of them grabbed her and slammed her head with the wall. Ian vomited a gush of blood and dropped on her knees. Her vision was too blurry to see. Jake came up and held her face in his hands roughly.

"Sorry about disrupting your party but I was bored and I was searching for my sort of party. And guess what, I'm having one!"

He swung his cane roughly around and hit Ian's elbow. She cried out loudly in extreme pain. "Oops! I think I just broke another set of your bones."

"STOP IT, PLEASE! YOU'LL KILL HER!" Ash managed to find her voice to shout.

Jake smiled evilly at her. "Of course, honey. I'm done with my party anyways!"

Braddin, Rebecca, Ethan, Roy and Tia were sitting around making fun of each other when suddenly Rebecca's cell beeped. She received a text from Ash.

COME DOWN TO THE WASHROOM !!

Feeling something was wrong she got up and went towards where Ash and Ian went, climbed down the stairs and entered the corner place. As she turned to the corner, what she saw....she had never dreamt of. Ash was crying uncontrollably holding Ian with blood and jerking with extreme pain, lying on the ground. Ash's arms were around Ian's face as she held it in upper position to slow down the bleeding from her nose, but she couldn't fix the rest of the opened wounds. Rebecca stared in horror at the terrible sight of her two besties unable to find her own voice.