Bestfriends Shouldn’t Know How You Taste
Chapter 6

Ashley's pov

The sun had dipped a long time ago, moonlight flooding through the opened window. It was late,really late. I prayed silently in my head that mom and dad were sleeping soundly, if I got caught I'dbe in trouble.

That I didn't want. Dad was very overprotective. I was surprised he allowed me to be friends withRyan and Blake. He didn't trust any other guy that wasn't Blake and Ryan come near me. It wasannoying and not needed since embarrassingly I've only wanted one guy's attention.

I sighed. I was curled up on the bed. My clothes were hidden by the thick blanket that envelopedme in it's warmth. I didn’t want mom or dad bursting through my door to replace out what I'm wearing.They would've surely known something was up.

A gentle cold breeze brushes against my cheek softly. I stared outside the opened window, countingthe little white dots we called stars. I was a nervous wreck. I should never have agreed to go tonight.I should've stayed home and read. Raven would've surely kept me company.

A pebble falls on the wooden floor. My heart pummels knowing it was one of the boys coming totake me away. I contemplated for a few seconds, hearing the clicking of my old clock on thenightstand. My hands itch to grab it and hurl it outside the window. Maybe it'll hit them on the headand I'll have an excuse to not go.

“Ley!” A hushed voice hissed outside. I silently groan hearing Blake's voice. Really Ryan, you senthim? I hated that I always felt uncomfortable with him after he had been with other girls. Girls thatweren't me. Seeing him and Stacy make out showed me that I'll never compare to her or the othergirls.

“Ley!” Another hiss, this time impatient.

I nibble on my lip then with a groan throw the covers off my body, revealing the clothes I hadchosen to wear. Standing up from the bed, I walked over to the opened window and looked downat Blake. I could barely see what he wore but the moon casted a soft glow on his face that made mesuck in my breath.

“Shut up, do you want my parents to hear you?" I hiss lowly,pushing my head out of the windowand bracing my hands on the windowsill.

He shrugged and smirked. “It wouldn't be a bad thing if you got into a little trouble Ley. Ravenwould be proud.”

I gritted my teeth. Will he always tease me about this? I move my eyes away from him to stare atRyan's car. Furrowing my brows I turn to face him again. “Are you alone, where's Ryan?”

“Ryan's already at the party, he told me to come pick you up.” He answers, seeming to not knowthat being alone with him for just a few seconds rattles my brain and I replace myself acting like anidiot.

“So you're alone?” I question again, already feeling the nerves bubble up in my stomach, almostsuffocating.

I could sense his confusion, see how he doesn't understand what he does to me. “Yeah.” Hemumbles, uncertainty clinging to his voice. I sighed and nodded.

"Wait a minute.” I say softly and draw myself back inside the room. I looked down at my outfit, theplaid skirt reached the middle of my thigh. I had chosen to match it with a white tank top and a jeanjacket and finished it off with my white converse shoes. But even with the decent length of the skirt Isuddenly felt, naked.

I looked around and spotted my black leggings that I had discarded near the opened closet.Nodding to myself I walked over and picked it up. I felt the thin material between my thumb andindex finger, pinching it while I ponder if to wear it.

“Ley hurry up!” Blake hiss.

I groan, finally coming to a decision and put on the leggings. At last I felt somewhat morecomfortable. Who was I even trying to impress in the first place? I walked over to the window,feeling like a delinquent.

I pulled myself out of the window and took cautious steps as I walked on the roof. I looked down atBlake. It wasn't that high but I felt nauseous just thinking about missing a fall. What if I broke mybutt? Is that even possible?

I neared the edge, looking for the ladder dad left there but didn't spot it. I looked at Blake alarmed.“There's no ladder!” I almost screech feeling anxiety start crawling in my body. Was dad aware of myplans?

“Just jump down Ley I'll catch you.” Blake urged, getting in position to catch me. I scan over hisbody. Yes he had muscles and was sure to hold me without much effort but this was completelydifferent. I could die.

I shake my head furiously, backing away. “Yeah no, maybe this isn't meant to be. Enjoy the party.” Irushed out.

"Oh come on, don’t back down on me right now bambina.”

“I'm scared.” I admitted, looking at the lawn. It looked so far down to me. I was too high up.

I look into his blue eyes, the light of the moon showing how blue his eyes really were. From even uphere, it was hard to miss. His eyes soften. I took a good look at what he was wearing in the moment,noticing that he loved dressing all in black. Black jacket, black jeans,black shirt black converse. Tosome the color would seem intimidating but it wasn't, that was just Blake.

"Don't be Ley, I would never let you fall, I'll always catch you. Trust me.” He said softly, his eyessaying something that I couldn't quite decipher.

"Oh would you guys shut up! Goddammit Ashley just fucking jump, you'll not die. It's just a fuckingfew feet!” A voice snapped.

I turn around and spotted Arden through his opened window. His room was beside mine.His lightswere off but the moon casted light enough to spot him. I squint. Was he eating a banana?

"Aren“t you supposed to be asleep?” I question going into big sister mode.

He raised a brow before biting into the banana. “The same could be said for you big sister. Don’tworry I won't tell dad you're sneaking out.”

I breathed a sigh of relief only to stiffen when he continued.

" Only if-" He drags out, his eyes that were identical to dad's flash with mischief. “You give me fiftybucks.”

I frown. “I was saving that to buy my books.”

He shrugged, taking another bite of the banana.” It's fifty bucks or no deal.”

I dwell on it. Give him my fifty bucks and no books for me? Yeah no. It's a good excuse to not go-"Fine, I'll give you the fifty bucks tomorrow.” Blake agreed, getting me out of my almost rejoicingmoment.

“Deal.” Arden smirked.” Now jump Ashley, don't be a pussy.”

"Watch your tongue Arden, I'm still older and I can tell dad!” I hissed and cross my arms. “And I'mnot a cat.” I pouted.

I sighed then looked at Blake. I did trust him and that led me to walk over to the edge. Gulping insome air, I said a silent prayer. “Ready?” I asked him nervously, watching as he opened his arms tocatch me. With a determined look he nodded.

Closing my eyes tightly, I waited a few seconds, letting the wind blow through my long tresses thenjumped. My breath caught in my throat as I felt myself falling. Was this how it felt to die?

I feel arms wrap around my body, drawing me to a firm chest. “Oomph” I breathed out. “You canopen your eyes now Ley.” Blake's amused voice breaks me from my thoughts.

I cracked one eye open before opening the other. His piercing blue eyes instantly trapped me in atrance and I felt myself take in a sharp breath for the second time. “I told you I'd catch you.” Hesmiles