We are meant to be

    Jorel was on the balcony enjoying a cigarette while staring at the wonderful view of the city of Los Angeles, California. All he could do was thinking of Ashley, his childhood friend. The one who stood by his side since forever. She was the one who actually supported his music career in joining Hollywood Undead. The only that Jorel wanted to change that the support Ashley gave him wasn't as a friend, but as something else. "How I wished that you would be my girlfriend instead" he whispered to no one in particular as he released a puff.  He rarely smoked but when he was down, a cigarette was there for him.

 

     Just then, he felt hand on his shoulder causing him to jump in surprise. "Hey man, are you okay?" Daniel asked, a little bit concerned. "Yeah I'm fine" Jorel responded and Daniel nodded in understanding. "Well, the guys and I are planning to go bowling tonight so, are you in?" "Sure, it's been a while" Jorel gave a small smile to his fellow band member, who smiled in return. "Alright, we will be leaving at seven" "Cool" Jorel agreed, flicking the ash off from the cigarette before taking another puff.

 

    Inside the condo, the rest of the members were playing video games and drinking some beer. "You just got owned motherfucker!" Jordan yelled while pointing at Matthew who was sulking beside him. "That was just luck" he argued but Jordan could care less as he rolled his blue eyes. "You two should stop arguing and start getting the fuck ready. We are going out tonight" Dylan appeared from behind them, his hands patting the guy's heads. "Yes mother" Jordan snorted.

 

    "Hey, is Ashley coming with us?" George asked, sipping on his third beer. "Yeah, I already texted her" Daniel answered. "It's been a while since we last hung out with her because of the concerts and stuff" he added. "Really? She is joining us?!" Jordan stood up from the couch with a shocking look on his face which then turned into a perverted smirk. "Yes she is so you better keep your dick inside your pants" Daniel gave him a firm stare. "Hey come on, it's not my fault that she is so damn fuckable from every angle" Jordan shrugged his shoulders. "Don't you fucking dare talk about her like that!" Jorel's voice boomed as he appeared in the living room, a piercing glare decorating his handsome face. "Hey calm do--" "How the fuck do you want me to calm down, huh?!" Jorel snapped, getting into Jordan's face. "Dude, cool it" Dylan squished himself between the two males to avoid a physical altercation.

 

    "I don't get why you get so pissed off about whenever I make sexual comments about Ashley. When you were with Vanessa, you just went along with it" Jordan reasoned. "That's different. Everything about that bitch was true!" Jorel kept yelling. "Guys that's enough now" Dylan said in a firm tone. "Let's just cool it and get ready" he added.

 

    Jorel scoffed and went into his room not forgetting to slam the door shut in the process. "What the hell is his problem?" Jordan asked in a puzzled tone. "Maybe it's that time of the month for him" Matthew joked causing some laughter in the room. The only one who wasn't into the joke was Daniel. Something was definitely up with Jorel whenever Ashley's name would came up. The brown haired man decided to confront his friend about the situation himself so, he walked his way to Jorel's room. "Hey it's me. Can I come in?" Daniel asked as he knocked on the door. Even though he didn't hear a response, he went inside anyway.

 

    "Man, are you really okay?" Daniel asked, closing the door behind him. "Yeah, I will be fine" Jorel responded flatly, not facing Daniel. "Okay, I know what Jordan said was out of line but he was right on the part where you would be totally cool when he complimented Vanessa sexually" Daniel pointed out. "Do you have feelings for Ashley?" the question that left Daniel's mouth made Jorel freeze in his spot. "Maybe I do, maybe I don't. You know what, let's just get ready. I don't want to talk about this matter anymore okay" Jorel rolled his eyes. Daniel sighed in defeat but nodded in agreement. "Alright, whatever you say. Just keep it cool for tonight. We just want to have fun, okay?" and with that being said, the main singer left.

 

    Jorel let out a frustrated sigh and closed his eyes for a moment. "Why do you make me feel this way Ash? Can't you see that I love you?" he whispered. The said man swung the towel over his shoulder before getting ready for the big night.

 

-Evening-

    All six members of the band were al dressed up nicely waiting for Ashley's arrival. Jorel on the other hand, was nervous in seeing his crush again after six months due to the hectic schedules that the band had. He even started to feel his heart racing, something that never happened in his past relationships.

 

*KNOCK KNOCK*

    The sound made Jorel jump once again. Was he that nervous in seeing her? "I'll get it" George stood up and jogged towards the door. By opening it, a familiar female figure was revealed. "Hello guys~" Ashley greeted cheerfully before hugging George. "How are you sweetie?" he whispered in her ear making her giggle as he hugged Ashley back. "I'm good, but great in seeing you guys again" Ashley responded, releasing the hug and greeting the rest of the men. Jorel could feel the jealousy rushing into his system as he watched his bandmates flirting closely with Ashley. His eyes narrowed at Jordan, who smacked her behind playfully but as soon as the female went to his direction, the jealousy disappeared replacing it with happiness.

 

    "Hey, aren't you going to greet me?" Ashley asked with a playful glare. "Don't mind if I do" Jorel gave a soft laugh before standing up and wrapping his arms around the blond figure. How he missed her scent and warmth. "I'm so happy to see you" Ashley spoke as she looked in Jorel's eyes. He could swear that he was being hypnotized by her beauty. 'How come she looks way more beautiful every single time I see her?' he asked himself mentally. "I'm so happy to see you as well" Jorel responded, a smile decorating his face. Ashley just giggled and sniggled into his arms.

 

    "Okay lovebirds, can we get going?" Matthew's voice interrupted the moment between the pair. Jorel cleared his throat while Ashley blushed a little. 'There's definitely something going on between the two of you' he thought amusingly. "So, can we escort you to the said place madam?" Dylan offered in a fancy tone with his arm bent. "Of course" Ashley accepted, hooking her arm with his, not forgetting to hook the other one with Jorel's. "I could never forget about you" she whispered in his ear followed by a small giggle. 'Can I just confess right now?' the black haired man thought desperately.

 

    The seven adults were having the time of their lives just talking about a little bit of everything. The laughs filled the car but Ashley's laugh was the one that stood out the most. Jorel couldn't hide his smile throughout the ride. Seeing Ashley being so happy just made his heart flutter. Good thing they were sitting on the last row of the van, just the two of them. "Man, I missed these moments with you guys" Ashley said as she rested her head on Jorel's shoulder. He let out a chuckle and rested his own head on top of hers.

 

    "Hey Ash" Matthew called, ruining the moment for a second time which made Jorel irritated. "What?" she asked. "Let's make a bet for our bowling match. Loser buys everybody ice cream. Deal?" Matthew proposed with a smirk. "Challenge accepted, but you will buy some for me and Jorel" she stuck her tongue out playfully. The rest of the guys were shocked by Ashley's statement since she didn't include them on the bet. George gave Daniel a look and he nodded slowly, assuring George that something was going on between Ashley and Jorel.

 

-Los Angeles Bowling Empire-

    After everything was settled, the match started. "Okay Ash, you are up first" Daniel announced. "Of course, ladies are always first" Ashley said overconfidently as she searched for a ball. "I hope you don't break a nail, princess" Matthew mocked the female with a girly tone and Ashely flipped the finger at him causing the others to laugh. "You are seriously going to get your ass owned by a girl" Dylan assured with his eyebrows raised. Ashley concentrated on her target, with a flawless swing she got a strike on the first try.

 

    Matthew and Jordan had their mouths hanging open at the accomplishment that the blonde female achieved. Ashley made a snob pose with crossed arms over her chest. "So, you guys were saying?" she asked mockingly. "You're up next broccoli head" Ashley skipped back to her place and sat next to Jorel. "You did great" he complimented. "Why thank you" Ashley giggled. "I hope you also get a trike, there's no way I'm buying these idiots some ice cream" she added as she pointed to Mathew and Jordan making Jorel laugh. "Of course babe" he placed his arm over her shoulder.

 

    "Prepare to eat your words Blondie" Matthew declared his threat as he was preparing for his shot. He swore that he was going to match the strike but boy, wasn't he wrong about it. The ball was probably cursed since it didn't knock out any pins. "WHAT?!" his voice shrieked at the shock along with his eyes widening. He dropped on his knees in defeat. "This is not happening" Matthew shouted to the ceiling making the guys laugh. "That would be a banana split with extra sprinkles, curly" Ashley shouted from her seat, obviously making the laughter louder. "I told you so" Dylan added. "You know what? I think I'll get a banana split as well" George joined Ashley in the teasing fest. "You assholes are supposed to defend me here, come on!!" Matthew complained. "We don't think so curly" Dylan snorted.

 

    Unknown to them, a mysterious masculine figure was watching them from afar behind a pillar. "You think I'm letting you go that easily?" the voice whispered dangerously. His eyes targeted Ashley with so much hatred and by seeing her so happy with Jorel, it was enough for him to go over there and crash the party. "Just wait you stupid bitch"

 

    "So, are you guys thirsty?" Ashley asked. "Yeah, just get us some beer" Dylan responded, laying back on the bench as he consoled Matthew who was still stunned on not knocking any pins on the first try. "That would be six beers and a Mountain Dew then. Okay guys, I'll be back" she stood up and left. "Great, there's no line" she smiled and got in front the counter. "Excuse me, I would like six beers and a Mountain Dew" Ashley spoke to the employee who was stacking the packed plastic cups. "I thought we weren't going to meet again" the voice was way too familiar to Ashley that she knew who the man was without thinking twice.

 

    "J-Jared?!" she stuttered in fear, backing away a few inches from the counter. "You don't say, you dumb bitch?" he snarled and wasted no time in reaching out to Ashley. "You think you can get rid of me?!" he grabbed her forcefully by her upper arms before shaking her making Ashley dizzy. "And who the fuck is that asshole that you are fucking with, huh?!" "Don't you dare talk about him like that!" Ashley shouted in his face and slipped out from his hold before running away. But she didn't make it far by Jared's hand grabbing onto her hair. "Let me go!" she yelled in pain. She could feel the roots leaving her scalp by the force.

 

    "Hey, is that Ashley?" Daniel asked in shock making the rest of the men to turn their heads only to be faced with the horrible scene in front of them. "Oh hell no!" Jorel immediately jumped from the bench and ran towards Ashley's direction with the rest of the men following suit. Jared was definitely going to get his own dose of medicine. "Let her go you bastard!" Jorel yelled, grabbing onto Jared's wrist so that he could lose his grip on Ashley's hair. "Jorel help me!" she shouted, her eyes watering in the process. Now that was it for Jorel to free the beast inside him.

 

    The rest of the people weren't entirely concerned since the atmosphere was dimmed and the music was excessively loud. Jared pushed Jorel away before he grabbed a cup off beer and throwing it at Ashley's face. Not only that, he swung a harsh blow to the left side of her face, knocking her out cold directly onto the floor. Dylan and George tackled Jared against the counter while Jordan and Matthew went for Ashley's aid. Daniel ran out from the alley and towards the parking lot in order to get the car

 

    "Jorel we got him!" George shouted at Jorel who didn't waste time in getting up and grabbing a pair of liquor bottles. "This will show you in not putting your hands on a girl!" he swung a much harsher blow to Jared's face, making his mouth bleed instantly. "No one touches my girl you hear me?!" another blow was sent to Jared, but with the Vodka bottle, the glass shattering and cutting into his skin. It was enough to knock him out. "He's out you guys" Jorel announced before opening the other vodka bottle and letting cold liquid soak the man who was now knocked down on the floor.

 

    His anger subsided temporally as he glanced to his left, where Ashley was still unconscious on the nearby bench with Jordan and Matthew. "Get out of the way" he ordered and both males backed away immediately. Jorel gathered Ashley in his arms and picked her up bridal style. "Let's get the fuck out of here before we get caught" he declared and the rest nodded in agreement. "I got a message from Danny, he is waiting for us at the entrance so we better get going" Dylan informed.

 

    During the car ride, everyone was with an awful silence. Jorel was in the back with Ashley, his arms wrapped around her overprotectively. "Man, I'm sorry" Daniel's voice was heard from the passenger's seat in the front. "It's all my fault for bringing you guys to that place" he apologized. "It's not your fault. None of us knew that the rotten bastard worked there" Jorel pointed out. "I also want to apologize for before" now it was Jordan's turn. "I never thought that Ashley meant so much to you. I will watch what I say when she is around" "It's fine don't worry about it. Now you guys know why I was acting weird. Yes, I'm in love with this woman" Jorel explained and his bandmates just gave him a smile. He was never this way back when dated Vanessa.

 

    "By the way you defended her tonight, it shows" Matthew complimented, giving his bandmate a thumbs up. "She will stay with us tonight, alright? Don't worry, she has some clothing in my room. Besides, I want some time alone with her" "Don't worry man. We will give you all the privacy that you need" George assured.

 

-Back at the Condo-

    Jorel placed Ashley on his bed carefully. She still hasn't regain her consciousness back and it made Jorel worry to no end. The bruise on her face made the anger rush through his system. "Why didn't I kill him instead?" he whispered angrily, clenching his fist in the process. "I guess I'll try to wake her up, she is not going to keep smelling like beer" he shook Ashley gently, trying to wake her up. Moments later, he sensed some movements and a sigh of relieve escaped his lips. Ashley finally opened her eyes.

 

    "What happened? Why do I stink like beer?" she moaned in pain as she held onto her head. "You got knocked out at the bowling alley" Jorel responded, caressing her bruise. "I never thought that someone was going to put their hands on you. My heart dropped when I saw that asshole mistreating you that way. I just had to give him a dose of his own medicine" Jorel confessed and Ashley's eyes watered in happiness. Jorel just saved her life. Without any warning, she threw herself on him, her arms embracing his neck. "Thank you so much Jorel" she whispered into his ear. "You are simply amazing" she added and the next action aught the said man by surprise.

 

    She leaned forward and captured Jorel's lips in a brief lip-lock but the said man wanted more. He grabbed Ashley's face and tilted his head to have more access. The blonde couldn't resist the urge in straddling his lap, the kiss never breaking. Jorel lowered his hands to hold onto the female's waist, bringing her closer to his body. Ashley then broke the kiss and pulled onto the hem of Jorel's black t-shirt, indicating that he should take it off. Smirking, Jorel removed his shirt before capturing Ashley's luscious lips again.

 

    Then, he switched positions, laying Ashley on the mattress with him hovering on top of her. Ashley let out a smile and caressed the side of the man's face. Jorel on the other hand, was mesmerized by her beauty. Even with the bruise she looked gorgeous. "I love you, Ashley Tisdale" Jorel confessed, taking her hand and showering it with feather kisses. "I love you too, Jorel Decker" she responded back.

 

    "You know, I always had a crush on you. Even though I had tons of girlfriends, I never lost hope on you and I'm so glad that you feel the same way" Jorel declared. "I always loved you Jorel, it's just that you have this type of lifestyle that I didn't want to interfere and since you got engaged with you know who on the past year, I decided to hide my feelings. But they never faded that's for sure"

 

    "You know what? Let's just shower in the morning, I just want to be with you like this right now" Jorel suggested, lying next to Ashley and embracing her from behind. "Of course" Ashley giggled and turned her head a little to peck Jorel's lips. "Let's just sleep, I'll be here when you wake up. I just hope that horrible bruise goes away soon. I don't want my girl to have any marks" by Jorel saying Ashley is his girl made her blush a little. "I know my love"

 

    The couple just rested together in peace with the moonlight illuminating the room. Maybe is not a bad idea in taking a risk to wait for somehow you had feelings for since forever. That's what happened to Jorel and Ashley, a pair of individuals who just had that small spark of love despite being in past relationships with other people. Anything can happen, that's for sure.

 

THE END