Still Can't Hate You

ASHLEY'S POV:

"Enough mom! I am gonna wear this whether you like it or not" I yelled at my mom. This is like the 12'th top she has forced me to try on.

"For god's sake mom, I am going to college, not for a party or something. A simple t-shirt will do the work", I said grabbing my favourite t-shirt from the wardrobe. "Yeh, I am gonna wear my black t-shirt and that's final".

So, today is the first day of my college and just like every other student I am excited but scared at the same time. And the way my mom is trying to dress me up 'like a barbie' is not helping me at all.

First, let me introduce myself. I am Ashley Krail. Just completed my school with flying colours. Your regular nerd, who always gets an A and likes to mind her own business.

My entire life I have been bullied for being a nerd. But I always take it positively. Those bit... I mean female dogs just can't compete with me or even match my grades. Which hurts their ego and they do the only thing they are good at, which is blame others and bullying them.

Being a nerd also has its perks, you get a good college without spending much from your dad's wallet.

But it also has some negative points. Like people find you weird and try their best to stay away from you. Even though I was good with everyone in our school I managed to make only one friend, Kelly who is completely opposite of me. She is cool, naughty, pretty and bold. We both balance each other. And we do take our friendship seriously.

She somehow managed to get admission in the same college as me and I am glad that we are still together. And by 'somehow' I mean giving a lot of money under the name of donation.

"Ash get your ass down here right now". I heard the familiar voice yelling. Speak of the devil and the devil arrives. "Yes, Kell", I replied.

Grabbing my bag I went to the living area where two people were ready to judge my clothes, my mom, and Kelly Anderson.

"Look, baby, I still think you should wear the red top", mom said, eying at my choice of clothes with utter disgust.

"Hey Kell", I waved at my friend before turning back to mom "and no mom I am not going to change again this is a good one", I said pointing towards the t-shirt that I was wearing, "and I will be late if I wait for one more minute. By the way is dad gone already and where is Ethan?", I asked, hoping that i'll get to see my dad and baby brother before leaving for college.

"Yes dad left early as usual, and he wished you luck and Ethan is gone for his basketball practice", my mom answered in a tone which showed she is still annoyed about my clothes.

"Bye mom, don't be mad you know I like this top", I said, giving her a hug.

"Yeah, I know bye take care and don't make a boyfriend on the very first day".

"You know I won't", I said rolling my eyes at her comment. TBH, she wants me to get a boyfriend as soon as possible and this is her weird way to remind me what she really wants.

"You know I am still here and don't want to be late. Bye Mrs. Krail".Kelly said, dragging me out of my house.

"Bye dear", my mom said, waving us off.

"Why were you taking so much time to be ready", Kelly asked once we were in her car. I explained her everything to which she said, "It's not your mom's fault you really need some fashion sense"

I could do nothing but roll my eyes at her.

"you know what will be the best thing about our new college?", she asked.

"what?".

"Hot boys!"

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When we reached the college premises we were welcomed by a beautiful infrastructure, excited faces of freshers, some annoying boys and last but not the least dangerous seniors.

"So pretty girl what's your name", said the blonde boy with blue eyes.

"Ashley Krail"

"Kelly Anderson", we replied simultaneously.

"Do you not know that you should show respect to your seniors?", said the girl wearing ridiculously high heels.

"She means you should call us sir", said another one of them.

"Or you can also call master or daddy it's all up to you babe", said the annoying blonde again looking at me and then Kell with a smirk plastered on his face.

"Now Kelly and Ashley don't you think you have to entertain us", said the girl again. "yes mam", to my surprise it was Kell who said this.

As much I know my best friend she can kick everyone's asses. And if she is acting to be so obedient she must be enjoying this situation. God this girl!

"Good girl, but as you disrespected us earlier we can"t leave u without a punishment. So, both of you start jumping. The one who becomes tired first will be our slave for the rest of the day", said the blondie.

"This is against the rules", I said, opposing them. Enough of their bull shit. They can't just ask us to do something like this. It's just not appropriate.

"No, no, no babe you are making a mistake don't ever disobey us it won't be good for you", Said one of them.

I glared at him. TBH, I was quite afraid of what they might do, I mean they are almost 10 in number and we are just 2. And this sick friend of mine was enjoying the situation. Great!

"Now jump", one of our bullies yelled.

"What the fuck is going on here", I was about to jump but this voice stopped me. I turned to look at who it was and my eyes fell on the most handsome boy I have ever seen. His grey eyes shifted towards me and locked with mine for a few seconds. Then he started walking toward us. I was so lost admiring his features that I did not even realize when he came and stood just beside me.

For the first time, I was behaving like Kelly, shamelessly checking out boys. But come on I am straight and I don't think there will be any straight girl who won't admire him.

He was tall, fair with brown messy hair and grey eyes which were still staring at me.

"wow" and the source of this voice was no one else but Kelly. Even, she was ogling him like she is a dog and he is a piece of meat. I bet she would drop saliva on the ground any moment. I glared at her, on which she just shrugged and said "what? good things should always be appreciated."

"Anna, Kim, Seth and all of you leave for your class right now, if you don't, be ready to meet the principle", the handsome boy said. Gosh! that dominating voice. Focus Ashley! I mentally yelled at myself.

The main question that arises here is, who the hell is he? I turned back to see the annoying bullies had already left. Signing in relief I turned again to thank him but he was already gone.

"Who the hell was he?", I and Kelly both said in unison.