When Ashley woke up the next day, it was seven o'clock and she had
another two hours before arriving at college. She jumped in the shower, the
cold water instantly waking her up. When she got out, she put her makeup on
then straightened her hair before changing into her outfit. It consisted of
dark flared jeans and a blue crop top that showed off her belly button
piercing.
 
    Once she was ready, it was eight thirty. She got in her car and arrived
at college with ten minutes to spare. She went to her friends who immediately
asked her how the interview had gone but before she had a chance to
answer, her phone began to ring.

    "Hey Ashley, it's Jeff. Do you want to come out with me, Matt and Amy
tonight?" he asked as soon as she answered.

    "Umm yeah ok. How did you get my number?" she responded, curiously.

    "Vince's office. We're going about eight tonight. Meet us at the hotel
next to the arena. So, what you up to?"

    "College. That's fine. See you tonight then. Bye."

    With that, she hung up and went to her first lecture. Her heart was
beating through the entire phone call. No one had ever had this effect on her
and it scared her. Through the next hour, her mind was hardly on the lesson,
it was on Jeff. Even though Shawn and her friends tried to talk to her, she
wasn't interested.

    When lunch finally came, Ashley went to their usual spot only to be met by one of the lecturers and Vince saying that she had a match with another person trying out the next day, if she was willing to travel to Cleveland. Ashley didn't have to think twice about agreeing. When he left, she told her friends she was going home.

    She got her to her apartment and began packing. The excitement was
overwhelming. When it was six o'clock, she got ready to go out with
Jeff, Matt and Amy. In the end, she put on a pair if blue leather pants and a
silky black spaghetti strap top. She went to her mirror to do her hair
and makeup, happy with the results. Eyeing her final appearance, she
smiled.

    Most people said she had a lovely figure; flat stomach, a fully
developed chest and tall slim legs. She soon set off in a cab and entered the
hotel lobby to see them al sitting down. When Jeff caught sight of her, he
stood up and she laughed to herself when she noticed him gawking at her. He walked over to her and introduced her to Matt and Amy.

    Even though Ashley was only 19, her uncle owned a club nearby so easily
gained free entry for them all. It was already packed when they got
there.
 
    Matt and Jeff went to get the drinks in, leaving Ashley and Amy to get
to know one another. Within ten minutes, they were already giggling and
enjoying each other's company. The other two returned, smiling when they saw
the girls laughing at something. Ashley grabbed her drink, swallowing half
in one o. she looked at the others shocked faces and laughed at their
expressions.

    "Thirsty?" Matt joked, sitting next to Amy and pulling her into his
embrace.

    "Yeah I am actually!" she replied, trying to keep a straight face but
failed miserably.

    They all chatted for a while when Jeff offered  to dance with her. She
accepted and followed him to the dance floor. Matt and Amy watched them as they
danced for three songs, one of them a romantic song. Alley felt  protected
in his arms.
    She listened to the song. Absorbing the words, understanding them. In the moments they had shared, she had fallen in love with Jeff, making her believe in love at first sight.

I am love with you
You set me free
I can't do this thing called life without
You here with me
'Cause I'm, dangerously in love you
I'll never leave
Just keep loving me the way I love you loving me
 

    Ashley wished so much for the last bit to be truer. Soon enough, the song
had ended and she was out of Jeff's arms as they made their way back to the
table. She noted the smiles on their faces but thought nothing of it.
 
     As she sat down, she could sense Amy's eyes on her. Her and Jeff exchanged glances before looking back to Matt and Amy questioning and confused looks on their faces.

    But before anyone could say anything, Jeff felt someone wrap their
arms around him. He looked behind him, surprised to see Hayley there.

    "Ash. This is my…my umm, girlfriend Hayley," he explained with a sad look on his face.

    Ashley felt her heart crumble but didn't show any signs of sadness as she
smiled at the girl. When she looked back to Amy, the smile had disappeared
from her face. It was quiet for a moment before Amy suggested going to get
more drinks, looking at Ashley, motioning at her to go too. They walked to
the bar and she let a tear fall down her cheek.

    "I'm sorry honey. I know you like Jeff," she sympathized, hugging her
tightly.

    "I do. But hey, what can I do about her. He's taken," she said trying to
sound unbothered but Amy knew she was.

    "To a bitch. Man, I hate Hayley. She always tries to wrap Jeff around her
finger. But anyway, let's forget about that and enjoy ourselves."

    Ashley nodded and smiled slightly as they ordered their drinks and walked
back to the table. Unfortunately, Hayley had taken Ashley's seat and didn't
seem to have any intention on moving. Luckily for her, Jeff scooted up. She
sat down and smiled weakly at him. They all drank in silence for a while
until the tension eased a bit and they resumed with the conversation.

    By the end of the night, Ashley ended up getting quite drunk. When it was time to go home, Jeff escorted her back to her apartment and led her inside. He made
her a cup of coffee to try and sober her up. She finished the warm beverage
then laid back on her bed. Jeff joined her and positioned himself on his
side, his elbow supporting his head.

"You looked really pretty tonight," he complimented, brushing a piece of
hair away from her face.

    She smiled up at him, feeling her heart swell with love. Gazing into each
other's eyes for a moment, he leaned down and slowly pressed his lips
against hers.
    All thoughts flew from her head as she responded. Their tongues battled together passionately. When they pulled apart, their faces were flushed and they were out of breath. Immediately, they kissed again, this time keeping contact as they sat up. They slowly undressed each other and fell back on the bed.

Really getting good?  Go on and read the Third Chapter (out of the four that we have.)