Ashton was pleased to find that everyone liked the idea of the party. He was surprised however when Donna wanted to invite... everyone. Honestly he didn't even think nerds went to parties. The rebels? yeah definitely. He had some history partying with rebels. A good time, though it can get crazy. He only had a small pang of worry that his house would be trashed, but before they started it he'd hide all the breakable things. A maid service would be needed afterward too.
"I know its crazy but what better way do we assert ourselves as the best than to let them see us at our best. We are the best, why not show it? Plus hazel and her friends would be pretty awesome to party with." Belladonna mentioned.
Hazel. He and Hazel had an interesting history, at a party of course. The two both got drunk and hooked up before, and they casually talk when passing but it can be a bit awkward. No one really knows about it besides them and Jenny, and Ashton knew Jenny was slightly jealous by it even though it'd happened before they dated. Lucas interrupted his thoughts, agreeing.
"I think that is a great idea Bella. And what better way to start the year off than with a party, no? Besides this is going to be my first whole year here, we should celebrate."Since Luke had agreed, Ashton gave in too, not seeing any real harm in it.
"Yeah, why not right?"Suddenly the door opened, Blake, the captain of Ashton's lacrosse team was there. A girl was held over his shoulder in a firefighter carrying position, and he spoke to them. Ashton couldn't help but smile in confusion at the situation, but beside that acted completely casually as Blake spoke.
"Hey Ashton, Lucas i was just wondering if you wanted to go get some breakfast but i can now see you have company, good morning Donna, Arielle i'm guessing you had a pleasant sleep last night cause you both look gorgeous this morning like always." "Oh, Blake the flirt as always. But, I am actually waiting for Jenny but after that I don't mind going to breakfast."Ashton was about to respond, considering he didn't have to wait for anyone and Donna would either come along or find something else to do he was going to accept, but Jenny floated in before he could answer. She was always so light and graceful wherever she went, to Ashton it seemed the whole room became airy and sweet. He didn't know if anyone else saw it, but he couldn't help but stare a bit at her. She hugged Luke, and said good morning to Donna and Arielle. She didn't even turn to him.
He spoke then, to Blake.
"Yeah man, we should all go!" he said, looking to everyone else in the room.
"I gotta throw something on to actually wear though.."He felt a bit bad since Donna had gotten them breakfast but he liked hanging out with a bunch of people.
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The whole group went to breakfast, and had a pretty good time. Well, sort of. Ashton and Belladonna sat across from Lucas and Jenny, and maybe it was the fact that Jenny seemed so happy beside him that made Ashton jealous, but either way he was. At first his method of going about it was showing off he knew Jenny pretty well. They all ordered drinks, and after Jenny ordered hers and the waitress was about to turn to leave, Ashton spoke up.
"Don't put ice in that, she doesn't like it." he said casually. The waitress nodded and smiled, and walked away. He could see the weird looks he got from the others, including Jenny. He looked at her,
"What? you don't.." he laughed, and leaned back against the booth. He put his arm around Bella, and could see her raising her eyebrow at him. Which meant she was annoyed, and he shouldn't have said that. He brushed it off, and things went back to normal again. They discussed the party idea some more, and filled Jenny in. There was a point where Ashton brought up music, because he and Jenny had a similar taste. He felt like they were talking and laughing and things were getting good, until she mentioned they should play a few slow songs, for her and Luke to dance to.
She went on and on about how he was such a great dancer and what not, and the two were being like the adorable couple they were. Ashton took this chance to brag about his significant other, Donna. He made an obvious point about how they spent the summer in the hamptons together, which he could see visibly upset Jenny. Her smile fell and she sat listening. Luke didn't really seem to notice, Ashton was busy distracting him with stories of how much fun they had. It ended up with Ashton and Donna basically making out, and Jenny mentioned she had to go back to her dorm for something, and asked if Lucas would walk her there. The two left, and shortly after the rest did the same. Ashton mentioned to Bella about seeing her later that day, but Bella thought nothing of it.
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After the announcement to go to clubs, Ashton stood in his room getting ready for Lacrosse practice. He knew he'd be coming a bit late, but that was to ask Belladonna to homecoming. He had about fifteen minutes to get over there before they showed up, and he'd already filled the magazine club's room with pink balloons. He started heading over to the room, with a box of her favorite chocolates and a pink rose. So, he liked to make things elaborate. And yeah, maybe he did know that Jenny would also be there to see it. But either way he knew it would please Belladonna, and that was his main goal. He let himself into the room, and looked around. It was filled with pink balloons everywhere randomly, with a large banner that read 'Homecoming?' on the wall. He smiled, pleased everything looked so well. He sat on one of the tables in the middle of the room, waiting for her to show up with the rest of the club.
