The Law of The Jungle

Ashton's lips quirked upwards into a small smile as he looked over me to Liam. I looked over at Calum Michael and Luke. They were all looking at me and gave me nods. I made the right decision. I knew it in my heart, these guys were my best friends. Ryleigh was next to Luke and she gave a small smile.

"C'mon Elle," Ashton took my hand.
I felt like I was in a trance. My actions were not thought out. I just did. And it seemed right to me. I obeyed Ashton without question and followed him.
Liam just watched, honestly not looking surprised. I wonder why.

"Where are we going?" I asked
He looked down at me, seeming much happier than before.
"Hmm," he hummed with a shrug, "I guess my house, we haven't hung out in a while,"

"Well you disappeared!" I frowned
"I know," he sighed, "I'm sorry,"
"It's okay," I assured him, "but guess what?"
"What?" He smiled.
"If I get arrested, they can try me as an adult now! Cause I'm 18!" I told him with a grin.

He laughed, "that's what you're excited about? What crimes do you plan on committing?"
"I dunno," I shrugged, "but it sounds empowering,"
"Yeah, like you'd ever do anything bad," he teased.
"Excuse you, I ran in the halls today. It was pret-ty bad ass if I say so myself," I smirked
He snorted laughter, "I can't believe I'm friends with you,"

~*~

After spending the afternoon at Ashton's house- he lived by himself, not in the house nextdoor to mine anymore- I figured it was time to head home. I asked him to drive me home, since the only other way was for me to walk. And it was already dark.

He agreed without argument and grabbed his keys. The ride home, we bickered over what music should be played in the car.

"Ashton, I can't even understand what they're saying!" I giggled when some death metal band started playing.
"At least they use actual instruments," he argued.
"Calvin Harris is amazing!" I grinned, "don't even go there,"

A couple minutes later, we arrived at my house.
"Bye Ash," I grinned kissing his cheek.
It wasn't weird for me to do that. I've done it since we were just kids.
He smiled all dimply.
"Bye," he responded.

I hopped out of the car and got to my steps. I turned the doorknob and opened the door, met by silence.

"Dad?" I called, "where are you?"

I flicked the light on and gasped at the sight. The carpet was all ripped up, there was blood splatter all over the walls. I stepped in closer and prayed my dad was still alive, somewhere in this twisted place.
But the further I entered, the worse it got.

Finally I got to the farthest room back in the house. I took a breath and pushed the sliding door open. My dad's mangled and bloody body was on the floor, covered in blood. I looked down and saw his arm at my feet. I shrieked, tears immediately springing to my eyes. What the actual fuck happened here? It looked like a bear mauled him.

I stood completely frozen. My body was trembling uneasily as I screamed and cried, covering my eyes from the sight. But even when I closed my eyes, I still saw his body.

"Elle!" Ashton called.
I heard his footsteps fast approaching. He got to me a lot faster than I expected, because I immeidiately felt his arms go around me, pulling me away from the sight. I screamed and continued to sob.

"Shhh," he cooed, "it's only me,"
"A-Ashton," I whimpered, "he's dead, he's g-gone,"
He ran his hands through my hair, "I'm so sorry princess,"
The more I thought about the whole thing. The more it set in. My dad was dead. I loved my dad the most of all my family members. He was so cool and funny and awkward at the same time. I was definitely a daddy's girl.

The thought of him gone was enough to push me further into a frenzy. My breathing was way too fast, and I felt like I was suffocating. The anxious feeling in my stomach was on fire. I sobbed and sobbed.

"Elle,you need to relax," Ashton told me, "take some deep breaths,"
"I c-can't," I cried.

Calum, Luke and Michael ran in. Of course I had no idea they were coming, or how the hell they even all knew about this, so I screamed. Did I mention how easy I get startled? But then again, I was already freaking out about this, the murderer could have been back for all I know.

"Shh Elle," Ashton soothed, "you're safe, I promise."

"Dear god," Calum made a face, "what the hell happened?"

Luke noticed that Ashton was having trouble calming me down.
"Ashton," Luke said carefully, "she needs to relax or she's going to go into shock,"
"I'm trying," Ashton defended, even though this time I could hear slight panic in his voice.
"Ashton," Michael urged, "I can feel her anxiety from here,"

"Okay princess, you're going to be alright," he murmured in my ear, "just trust me,"
I was still trying to catch my breath when I felt something cool hit my skin. Immediately, all my anxiety melted away and I was able to breathe.

"That's it princess," Ashton sighed in relief.
"Ashton!" I heard Luke cry, "do you know what you've just done?!"

None of that seemed to matter to me anyway.

All I felt was a sense of warm comfort overtake me as I slowly drifted off into sleep.

Notes

Hello:)

so I guess this one is a lot more exciting! I really like it. 8O

so do you all like how this is turning out so far? I really like where it's going.

Uh well I don't really have anything else to rant about so I'm gonna go now...

I love all of you, and if any of you are having a rough time just remember that you're loved! You're always loved, even when you don't think you are!

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