The Bad boy, the baby and Me

12. Revenge and Revealations

Julia looked every inch the badass that she was, in her all black attire and the bold aura she was emanating. I couldn't help but admire her internally, for her confidence. But, then, I remembered that I was supposed to dislike her and gave her a scowl.

I assessed the area around us, and of fricking course, we had an audience, a very curious and interested one. Everyone had halted all their activities and was getting ready for a big showdown. (I think I even spotted the creepy dude, somewhere in the crowd.) I didn't get it, why couldn't people mind their own business? I gave everyone the stink eye, then, turned my attention back to a certain babyeater.

She crossed her arms over her chest and gave me a judgmental look, "I understand that you are crazy, but, at least you should have thought about the safety of Stella."

Okay, she was right...but...how dare she talk to me like that in front of everyone?

"Who are you to lecture me about Stella? I know what I am doing, unlike you. I will protect her with my life." I bit out, angrily.

She rolled her eyes at me. I ignored her and turned to Ashton.

"What is she doing here? Isn't she supposed to be in school?" my voice sounded accusatory and whiny to my own ears.

"Going to a night school doesn't mean I will spend my whole night there. Check your watch, sis, it's going to be midnight in half an hour." Julia scoffed.

Ashton ran a hand through his hair, frustratingly.

Why did Julia have to be everywhere? Why? And I couldn't help but...ugh! It's not like I hated her, but, the spoiled brat within me made an appearance whenever she was around...

Suddenly, there was a loud whistle resonating in the silence of the night, followed by an announcement, "Racers are requested to take position in ten minutes."

I looked down at Stella and sighed with relief to see she was still sleeping.

"Millie, you need to go back. Now." Ashton said, sternly. I didn't miss how he had called me Millie and not crazy.

He then, turned to Alex and nodded at him. Alex got the secret message and scurried away towards the racing lines.

"No. why will I go back? Why can't I stay?" I huffed, sensing that something interesting was about to happen.

"Don't argue on this Millie. Let's go. I will drop you." Blake said, coming to my side.

"I want to stay." I pouted. "Besides, you all are not my bosses. I will do what I want." I added, seething.

Ashton took a deep breath. I could see his fists clenching and his jaw ticking. Then, without warning, he came to stand incredibly close to me, closer than he already was, and unzipped my hoodie.

The hell was he doing?

I was about to raise my hands to push him away, but, Julia jumped in and held my hands securely behind my back.

"Get away from me, you babyeater!" I growled but she just rolled her eyes, paying me no heed.

Next I know, Ashton was unstrapping Stella from my shoulders. I wanted so badly to slap him and knock him out, but, Julia was restraining me completely. It was so mortifying to realize that she was stronger than me.

Ashton handed Stella to Cameron when he was done and Julia released me.

"Give her back to me." I snarled and lunged forward, but, Ashton caught me in time and slid his hands behind my knees.

I bet you can see where this was going. He threw me over his shoulder like I was a potato sack (which I think I was) and started marching towards the clearing.

For a moment, I was so shocked that I froze. But, when I recovered, I came back with full force. I kicked, screamed, punched, thrashed, but, all my efforts were in vain.

"What the hell is wrong with you, you thick skull! Put me down, this instant!" I yelled in frustration.

All the girls from our wonderful audience (sarcasm alert) were fanning themselves and swooning over Ashton. Strangely enough, they reminded me of Hailey.

I could swear, I was so mad at that moment that, I wanted to strangle everyone just for existing.

I looked up to see Cameron following us, with Stella in his arms, then, my eyes fell on Julia who was smirking at me. I gave her a 'this-is-not-over' look and resumed punching Ashton. When I realized, nothing was going to work on his rock hard body, I gave in to desperation and bit his shoulder, hard. I think it hurt my teeth, more than it hurt him.

Ashton stumbled a bit, cursed under his breath and resumed walking.

Damn him and his stamina, his perseverance, his energy, his strength!

"If you keep this up, crazy, I swear to god, you will not like the consequences." Ashton threatened me.

I gritted my teeth in anger. What worse could he do than what he was already doing? I opened my mouth to tell him to 'bring it on' but, Cameron shook his head at me, mouthing, 'don't'.

Partly out of my respect for Cameron and partly because, I knew he was right, I kept quiet.

Soon, we had reached the clearing where cars were parked and Ashton opened the door to what I was guessing was Cameron's car and dumped me in. Of course, I tried to escape as soon as he dropped me, and of course, he was ready for it and pushed me back, fastening the seat belt around me and giving me a deadly glare.

"Behave."

With this last warning, Ashton closed the door and left me there, stunned and immovable. I was not even aware of when Cameron settled in the driver's seat and placed Stella in my lap or when the car started.

I was too busy going over the events of the night and the completely different (and don't tell anyone I said this but, uh...hot) side of Ashton which I had the opportunity to witness.

When I was done with that, I claimed back my senses, and cursed Ashton with everything I had learned from him because my pg-13 vocabulary was inadequate to express my anger. Thank god, Stella was sleeping and Cameron endured my madness without complaining.

"Are you quite done?" Cameron asked with a chuckle.

"No. this is a declaration of war, it is not going to be over until Ashton begs me on his knees."

"Uh...Millie, you do realize, that is never going to happen, right?" Cameron said, uncomfortably.

Sadly, I did. But, hey, a girl can only dream.

"Besides, Ashton did this keeping your best interest in mind." Cameron reasoned.

"Well, he can go and shove up my best interest in his butt. He is not my dad. He has no right to take decisions for me." I fumed.

"Yeah, but, try to think rationally. You were not supposed to be there in the first place and on top of that was Stella's concern. I can assure you, that place is not exactly ideal to hang out."

Oh, Cameron! He was so naïve. He was taking Ashton's side, like a loyal friend and was completely oblivious that Ashton was having all the fun alone.

Then, suddenly I realized that I was with Cameron, the good one out of the bad boys and decided to take full advantage of the moment.

"Cameron?"

"Yes?"

"Is Ashton a racer as well?"

He hesitated slightly. "Uhm, yes."

"Is he taking part in the race right now?"

"Yes."

"But, why illegal racing if you guys are not in gangs and all?"

"He is doing it as a payment in return for shield or you can say protection, during the fest. We are not a part of gangs but we need their favors from time to time."

I nodded, taking it all in. "Do you guys race as well?"

"Um, no. We all have different talents. Ashton is the racer out of us and he is the best. I am pretty sure he is going to be the champion formula one racer in future." Cameron declared proudly.

Hmm...formula one racer...but, wait...

"I thought you guys wanted to be rockstars. I mean, b3 is no joke. You know, everyone is gaga over your band. You guys have every chance of making it big."

Cameron shook his head in humility, "For now, it's just a hobby. Maybe, someday we may decide to take it far."

I nodded again. There was so much more to these guys than they revealed. My mind was turning with all the new info I had received.

But, that didn't mean, I had forgiven Ashton. Revenge shall prevail. He should have learned a lesson from Blake before deciding to boss me around. He pissed off the wrong girl and now, he would pay.

And, that, Julia...if I will be honest, I trusted her but, I didn't like the way she behaved like my boss lady.

Well, I wasn't exactly good to her, either, but, um...I couldn't help it, I never knew that I possessed such jealous cells in my body.

It was so wrong! I didn't even know these people... I didn't want to judge them or pry in their businness. But, with Stella and everything, the gears in my mind were turning the wrong way.

I sighed. I had no idea what I was doing anymore or what I should do anymore...