Chapter Twenty Five - She is fair game!

Asher

I was heading to lunch to meet Farrah, Violet, Lennon and Stuart. I had ditched last class because, well, I wanted too.

“Ash, wait up,” I hear from behind me.

I turn around to see Lennon running towards me.

“Hey buddy,” I smiled, “Heading to lunch?” I added.

“Yeah, you?” He asked, and I nodded.

We made our way to the lunch hall, talking about random things.

“I thought you and Farrah has a little something going on?” He asked.

“I don’t know what is happening,” I shrugged.

Farrah and I haven’t had a second date yet. That was partly my fault, probably mainly my fault. I hadn’t brought it up again, and I may have slightly avoided being alone with her.

“Um, maybe you should work it out,” He said, rubbing the back of his neck.

“Why?” I asked, confused.

“I don’t know if it is true, but I heard that Paul asked Farrah out on a date,” He said.

“What? Why? He goes for cheerleaders, not girls like Farrah,” I said, clenching my fists.

Paul was one of the popular guys. He wasn’t a jock, but just as popular. I don’t know why he would be interested in Farrah. I don’t mean there is anything wrong with her, but it seems a little suspicious.

“I don’t know, but if you want something to happen between you two, you should probably tell her sooner rather than later,” He said.

“She can do as she pleases. I do,” I said.

I was trying to make it seem like it wasn’t bothering me. It was, though, and more than it should be. The thought of it was enough for anger to run through me.

“You sure about that?” He asked.

“What does that mean?” I asked.

“When are you going to admit that you like her and that you want to be with her?” He asked.

“I don’t know what you mean,” I said, walking away quickly.

Lennon chuckles from behind me. I groaned, shaking my head and went into the hall, looking for the others. I spotted the three of them at a table, made my way to them, and sat down. I didn’t even give them a chance to say anything.

“Are you going on a date with Paul?” I asked, looking at Farrah.

My words came out in more of a snarl.

“He asked, yes,” Farrah whispered.

“And did you agree?” I asked.
I was hoping she would tell me no, and that she told Paul to fuck off.

“I haven’t given him an answer yet,” Farrah said softly.

Which means she is thinking about it! Why would she want to go on a date with someone like him?

“So what, you are thinking about it?” I said, annoyed.

“Why are you getting annoyed with me?” She asked, confused, “You were screwing Miley last night, apparently,” She added.

How did she know about that? It was the truth, yes. I was drunk and horny when I did that, but Miley isn’t usually one for telling anyone. I know I shouldn’t have, but I haven’t been laid recently since I spent a lot of time with Farrah.

“You heard about that?” I sighed.

“Yes. Asher, you can do as you please, we aren’t together, but you have no right getting annoyed with me because I told someone I might go on a date with them,” Farrah said.

“I know, I am sorry,” I said.

Farrah shrugged, turned away and got back her conversation with Violet. I shook my head, resting back on the seat and ran my fingers through my hair. I felt eyes on me and looked to see it was Stuart. He raised his brow at me. I didn’t respond to him. I got up and walked away to go grab myself some food.

I saw Paul talking to a couple of girls. I wanted to go over and punch him. I know I shouldn’t be thinking of doing that. He hasn’t done anything to me, well, that he knows of. I am hoping Farrah sees sense and tells him no. If not, I will just need to make sure it doesn’t happen.

I know I have no right, but I don’t like sharing. I don’t want Farrah near anyone like him either, especially when he spends a lot of time with Maisie and that. I walked away before I got myself into trouble. I grabbed some lunch and went back to the table to join everyone.

“Anyone have any plans for after school?” I asked.

Everyone shared their plans. Lennon had a date. Violent and Stuart also had a date. Farrah didn’t answer me. I think she may still be a little mad at me. I was used to it by now, but I am sure she will get over it. I will give her the rest of the day to cool down.

“What about you, buddy? Miley? Maisie? Someone else?” Lennon laughed.

Thanks, bro, that is going to help matters, not.

“Nothing. Not seeing anyone tonight,” I said.

I didn’t have any plans as of yet. That could change, but firstly I will try to convince Farrah to come and hang out with me. I will wait until I get home and text her.

***
The rest of the day has been as shit as the morning/afternoon was. Farrah hadn’t completely ignored me, but she wasn’t her usual chatty self with me. I was at home now, laying in my bed. I grabbed my phone, opening a text to Farrah.

Asher: Hey, sweetness. Do you want to hang out? And have you decided about the date with Paul yet? X

I wasn’t sure if she would text back or not. My question got answered when she texts back only moments later.

Farrah: Hey, no, not tonight, too much to do, sorry. And no, I haven’t decided yet X

Asher: Aww, come on, gorgeous, even just for an hour. OK, I know it has nothing to do with me, but if you do go, please be careful X

Farrah: Not tonight. I will see you tomorrow X

Asher: OK. See you tomorrow X

I left it at that because I don’t think she wanted to talk to me, and she surely didn’t want to discuss Paul with me. Then I decided I would do something that was probably a bad idea and that will make Farrah mad at me even more, but to hell with it.

I went onto Facebook and searched for Paul. I opened messenger and wrote a message to him.

Asher: Stay the fuck away from Farrah. I won’t ask twice!

I hesitated for a moment but then sent it and waited for him to reply, and he soon was.

Paul: If I go after Farrah, it is none of your damn business, Asher.

Asher: I will make it my business. She is off-limits.

Paul: No, she isn’t because you aren’t brave enough to go after what you want. Farrah is fair game, and there is nothing you can do about it.

Asher: I wouldn’t be so sure about that. Consider yourself warned!
I waited for him to reply, but he didn’t. He doesn’t listen. I will find another way to make it happen. Yes, one reason is that I don’t want anyone else having her, but the main reason is I don’t want someone like Paul anyway near her. He will ruin her and break her heart without even thinking about it. I know I am no Angel, but I don’t plan on doing to Farrah that what he will.

He will not be getting anywhere near her, not while I am around anyway.