Dreaming

Fight with Daddy

ASHTON'S POV.

‘’Dude, aren’t you gonna get ready ‘’ Chester’s asks.

It is seven and I didn’t even bother to dress up. Dressing up is done to impress and I am not here to impress anyone.

‘’ I'm gonna go for the stupid dinner like this ‘’ I say as I point to the clothes I have on.

I am wearing faded jeans that are a little ripped and a plain tee shirt with my sneakers. It’s what I have been wearing all day and I don't plan on changing.

Chester raises an eyebrow ‘’ you know your dad is gonna freak out ‘’

I nod but shrug ‘’ when have I ever cared. If it disturbs him so much, I’ll just stay in my room. It’s what I want anyways ‘’

Chester chuckles ‘’ fine....if you say so ‘’

We hear a knock on the door and Chester opens it with a smile. Its dad and his tramp of a wife. ‘’ you know you could have just barged in. You have a key ‘’ I reminded him.

He laughs but frowns when he sees what I am wearing ‘’ why aren’t you ready ‘’ he asks.

I smile and stretch my shirt ‘’ I am ready.....don’t you like ‘’ I ask sarcastically.

He furrows his brows ‘’ I told you to dress nicely ash.....why aren’t you in a suit like Chester ‘’ he asks obviously frustrated.

I shrug ‘’ I don't feel like wearing a suit ‘’

I look at his outfit, he is dressed in a suit, Isabella is in a black simple dress, and I shake my head in annoyance.

‘’ You go and wear a suit this instant ‘’ he yells suddenly.

I smile ‘’ or what ‘’ I challenge him.

He can’t really do anything to me and I don't give a s**t if he does. He forced me to come on this stupid trip and now he wants to choose what I get to wear.

‘’ ash this attitude will stop this minute. Enough of this, haven’t you done enough all ready ‘’ he asks as his voice softens.

I shake my head ‘’ no....I’ve just started and when I am done, you will feel worse than how I feel ‘’ I tell him and I don't even know when the tears start to fall.

He notices and looks at me with remorse and sympathy ‘’ Ash....please don’t ‘’ he pleads.

I wipe the tears ‘’ I'm not going for this dinner ‘’ I say and walk out of the room.

He tries to stop me by following me but I run down the stairs until I reached the last floor. I walk out of the hotel and I look up at the sky.

It’s very dark but I walk back to the forest. I need to be alone and that is the only place in this resort that is empty and quiet.

I fall to my knees and let the tears continue. No one is here, so no one will know how weak and pathetic I am.

‘’ Are you alright ‘’

I jump up in shock and see brody staring at me with a very worried expression ‘’ what the f**k are you doing here ‘’ I ask him as I wipe the tears.

I try to make them stop but they just keep f*****g falling ‘’ it’s alright ‘’ brody assures me.

He walks closer to me and touches my shoulder in comfort. I let him touch me for like a second until I realize what I am doing.

I push his hand away ‘’ leave me alone ‘’ I say as I turn and start to walk away.

Brody follows me and grabs my arm ‘’ are you alright ‘’ he asks again.

I push his hand away from me ‘’ stop touching me, I don't know who you are and you have no right to act as you know me ‘’ I yell angrily.

He has a look of disappointment and hurt but he smiles ‘’ I wanna know you. You know you have to learn to trust and let people in ‘’

I wipe more tears from my face and turn away ‘’ I don't want to know you ‘’. I walk away and run up to my room.

I close the door with a loud bang and I lean against It. I don't know what hurt more, the look he gave me before I left or the fact that I want to run back to him.

I sit on the floor in front of the door as I try to control my breathing. Why was I mean to him? He was just trying to help me.

Why can’t I learn to trust?

His words kept echoing in my head. This is the first time that I actually feel bad for being rude to someone and I don't know why.

I stand up from the floor and go into the balcony, I need to cool off, or I might just kill myself. I am not the suicidal type but I won’t lie and say I haven’t been thinking about it.

I kinda just want to know if I will be free and happy.

‘’ Where have you been ‘’ Chester asked me worriedly.

I look up from the book I am reading and shrug. I hear him sigh and feel his weight on my bed. I look up and wait.

‘’ you had me worried ash ‘’ he tells me.

I smile ‘’ I am fine as you can see and don't worry about me ‘’

He rolls his eyes ‘’ you know that you are a terrible liar. I can see the tears in your eyes and I also know you have been crying ‘’

‘’ Really ‘’ I ask sarcastically.

He smiles ‘’ ash......I know why you hate your dad and I think you are right to but please give my mom a break and try to forgive your dad too ‘’

I shake my head ‘’ I can’t ‘’ I tell him honestly.

He nods ‘’ I get it ‘’ he says ‘’ I also want you to know that you can actually trust me ‘’ he adds.

When he says trust, I remember Brody and the feeling comes back again. It didn’t seem like a crazy idea to actually trust him. I could see myself confiding in him, which was what made it crazy.

‘’ Thanks Chester ‘’

He smiles and stands up from my bed ‘’ anytime dude ‘’ he says as he walks over to the TV. He switches it on and grabs a gamepad.

‘’ are you ever gonna get tired of the stupid game ‘’

He looks at me and says ‘’ nope ‘’ with a pop of the p.

I chuckle ‘’ you are weird......’’

He grins ‘’ so are you brother ‘’

For the first time since I met Chester, I don't correct him when he calls me his brother and I don't intend to. He is a great guy and if I had to choose a brother, it will definitely be him.

Dad suddenly barges into the room and he looks really angry. If this were a cartoon, he would have exploded by now.

‘’ hi dad ‘’ I say uninterested.

He frowns ‘’ I am so sick of your attitude Ashton and this is going to be your last chance. I won’t tolerate you disrespecting me ‘’

I laugh at him and he seems even angrier. I look at Chester and he has paused his game ‘’ YOU WILL NOT DISRESPECT ME ANYMORE ‘’ he yells.

If I didn’t know my dad better, I would have been scared, but because he is still my dad, I know that he would never lay a finger on me.

‘’ You can’t do anything to me, so why should I listen to you ‘’ I ask him.

Chester looks terrified and I can’t help but chuckle again ‘’ shut up this minute ‘’ he shouts louder.

I smile ‘’ dad you know I am not scared of you, so if you wanna hit me you go ahead and do it. I don't give a s**t anyways ‘’

His breathing picks up and it looks like he is trying to calm himself. I smile at how pathetic he looks right now.

‘’ So are you gonna hit me or not ‘’ I challenge him.

He closes his eyes and takes a step back ‘’ you know what, I am not going to try any more ash.....I’m done ‘’ he says before walking out of the room.

I shrug and lay back again ‘’ Ash.....I think you should apologize to your dad ‘’ Chester speaks up suddenly.

‘’No way.....do I care if he disowns me‘’

I don't honestly care anymore. He could leave me on this island for all I care and I won’t forgive him. He doesn’t deserve a son.

‘’ Ash calm down ‘’ Chester comforts me.

I didn’t even realize that I was breathing heavily and there were tears in my eyes. Can’t I just catch a break from all this crying?

‘’ I need to go for a walk ‘’ I stand up from the bed and walk to the door.

Chester looks at me and I can tell he is worried. I smile a little and I am sure that calms him down ‘’ I’ll be alright ‘’ I assure him.

I walk out of the hotel and decide to take a walk along the road. I just need to calm myself down or I might actually kill myself.

BRODY’S POV.

I am not proud of myself but I kinda followed Ashton to his room. I knew he could see me, so I stayed outside in the hallway.

I don't want to lose him because I am afraid that he might just disappear and ash is the only one that can help me for now.

I see a young boy enter the room with his keys and I assume that is his brother or so0mething. People pass me by and they don't even waver from my presence. I hate this feeling, it’s like I don't exist.

After a few minutes pass by, a man rushes into the room and I can tell he is raging with anger. I walk over to the door and place my ears on it. I feel terrible for eavesdropping, but it’s not like anyone can see me.

I hear yelling, I recognize Ash's voice, and his tone is kinda calm, which surprises me. His father is yelling and he sounds like he doesn’t give a s**t.

‘’ You know what....I’m done ‘’ I hear his dad shout.

I hear footsteps and the door opens abruptly. His dad bangs the door and walks the room next door. I walk away from the door and sit at the back of a table in the hallway.

Suddenly I hear another open, I kneel down and peep. Ash comes out of the room and stands in front of the elevator. He has tears in his eyes and he is sniffing continuously. I don't know why but my heart breaks and I just want to run into his arms.

He enters and the doors close slowly. I wish I could run into him and ride down with him but I am sure that will make me seem like a crazy stalker. I run down the stairs until I reach the last floor. I don't want to lose him and even if I use my last breath, I will get him to help me.

I see him come out of the elevator and I follow him as I hide in corners. He walks out of the hotel and into the night breeze. He seems to have calmed down on the crying but he still looks sad.

He walks down the road and he has his hands in his pockets. I really want to shout his name and run up to him but I don't want him to think I am following him even though I am. He walks down the sidewalk and leans against a wall.

I hide behind a billboard and decide to watch him from a distance. He closes his eyes and lets out a deep breath. The wind makes his hair fly and I can’t help but stare at his perfect bone structure. I don't know why, but I find him attractive.

His eyes open after a while and he smiles. He looks like a different guy, it doesn’t seem like he was crying a few minutes ago.

I guess he knows how to hide his feelings.

He scratches his eyes one last time and starts to head back to the hotel. I follow his trail and a few times, he looks back like he is suspecting that someone is following him, but I hide well.

I walk him to his door and he enters it and closes it gently. I smile and sit on the floor in the hallway, the floor is cold, but it will all be worth it.

I am not going to let him out of my sight.

No way in hell.