Chapter 12

Ash's POV

I had no idea why I agreed to come out with my supposed friends. Although I'm not counting Christian. It's not like I hate him or anything but we've never had a decent conversation, not that I gave him a chance. I've been a no-show amongst my friends for some time. Sure we still saw each other sometimes but when it came to a gathering like this, I chickened out. Most of the time. So why was I here? Especially when this night out was taking place in Riley's nightclub. 

Don't get me wrong. It's not like I came here because I was curious and I wanted to see her. Fuck, who am I kidding, ever since I laid eyes on her, I've been unable to get her out of my head? But I'm not going to fall for her charms all over again. I'm not going to date her again even if she begged me….where did this confidence come from? There was no way Riley would beg me. There was no way that was going to be possible. Not even in the slightest way.

"Ash." I heard Van call out to me.