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been through. Then, all of a sudden, she quit showing me the attention she had been. I knew I fucked up.
    What if she doesn’t want me now? Oh well, she has to see what the fuck he’s up to. If, after she finds out, she doesn’t want anything to do with me, then that’s fine. I’ll just be happy that she saw him for what he really is, a big time player.
    I go straight home and lie in bed, thinking about how she may never be mine.
     
    ***
     
    She's the first thing on my mind when I wake up, so I decide to text her. I know there's a chance that I'll upset her by asking her out, but I'm willing to take that chance as long as it means I might get the opportunity to spend time with her.
     
    Me: Good morning, beautiful. How are you? I’m glad you didn’t drink last night. :) What do you say about going to a movie with me? I know Ashton won’t mind! We need to finish our conversation.
     
    Lila: Thanks, Liam, but I have a lot of things to do today! Maybe next time. Yes we do need to, maybe later this week.
     
    Me: Yeah, let me know when you have time.

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    ~Chapter Five~
     
     
    Lila
     
    Liam texted me all week long and even sat with Ashton and I at lunch. Ashton’s still being weird and acting very distant. Every time I ask what’s wrong, he just says he's thinking about college. I wonder if I should break up with him now or wait until I leave for New York. I’m not ready to have sex with him and I know that’s all he wants. It has taken me months to realize that, but now I can see exactly how he is. My feelings for him are starting to change.
    It's also bugging the hell out of me that Liam thinks Ashton wouldn't mind if I went to a movie with him. Why wouldn't Ashton mind? That’s odd. Liam knows something about my boyfriend that I don’t. I’m not as dumb as they think I am.
    Addison’s parents are going out of town, so she wants to have a huge party. Since everyone’s eighteen or older, her parents are okay with us being there. Eric and I normally just stay over after the parties.
    “Don’t you give into Ashton tonight, you hear me?”
    “Ads, I’m not having sex with him. Do you know that Liam confessed that he liked me? You know how long I wanted him to want me, but now I’m with Ashton.”
    “Yep, I had a feeling that was going to happen. He liked you then, sweets; he was just going through some shit. He would always make a point to be around when you were. You had to see it. Hell, I even tried to tell you a few times, but you were going through your Will phase.”
    “What am I supposed to do? He keeps telling me that Ashton doesn’t deserve my trust.”
    “Hell, who knows? They argue over you all the time, but remember what I said. No sex unless you are ready. Trust me, don’t do it just to do it. I love you, bitch.”
    “Thanks, love you back,” I say, kissing her cheek.
    Addison isn’t a virgin; she had sex with some guy when she was sixteen just to see what it was like. She never saw him again and she seems to be okay with her choice. I want my first time to be with someone I trust and love.
    As I look around, I don’t see Ashton anywhere. He hugged and kissed me when I walked in earlier, but I haven’t seen him since. I spot Liam from the other side of the room. I catch his gaze. He nods and approaches me.
    “Hey there, beautiful. You want a drink?” he asks, handing me a yellow solo cup.
    “Thanks,” I say as I take the drink. “I’ll make sure I know my limits tonight.”
    He laughs. “Let’s dance,” he says, holding his hand out. I take another drink and sit it on the table. Taking his hand, I follow him to the center of the room.
    God, please don’t let me say anything stupid tonight. He pulls me to the center of the floor. Every time he asks me to dance, I get a weird feeling in my stomach. It’s like butterflies are flying around in there.
    “I Won’t Give Up” by Jason Mraz comes on. I wrap my arms around him.
    “Are you having