Me Without You

*Ashley's POV*

My job as a model had taken me to New York City for the month to do interviews and do some more shoots for other companies and magazines. Ever since I was on the cover of Vogue many other magazines wanted me to do cover shoots...they were intrigued how this one girl had gotten herself on the cover of Vogue, a nobody model. It was luck probably, I was told it was that they saw my minor work and wanted to snag me before anyone else. But, no matter how it happened I had gotten on the cover of one of the most popular fashion magazines in the world.

Waiting outside for the car to drive me all the way to the city my phone buzzed in my purse. Thinking it was an important message from my agent I quickly got out my phone to answer her. To my disbelief it was a reminder:

Message from 2345:
Don't forget All Time Low is heading to New York to perform!
*if you would not like to receive messages anymore text 10*

My eyes studied the screen as it presented itself before me. I had totally forgotten that I had subscribed for this stupid reminder of their upcoming performances and tours. At the time it was a good idea because I would know where they were going and if I was in town to go and see them. But, nothing goes the way you plan...even if you really want it too.

Maybe I would see them in the city but did I really want to?

The sleek black car pulled up and I saw a man get out of the car as he looked up to my window and gave me nod. Before grabbing my suitcases I texted 10 to the number and went on my way out the door.

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*Alex's POV: one day later*

We had landed in New York a couple hours ago and checked into the hotel. We were now sitting in a McDonalds arguing over who would be the best man at my wedding. At this point I was thinking of not having a best man because if I said one of them was the best man the rest of them would just rip me apart.

"I obviously am a prime candidate for the spot because Alex and I enjoy cuddling quite often" Jack pointed out shoving a burger in his face. Zack handed Jack and napkin because he had ketchup and mustard dripping down his face as he kept talking.

After Jack made his argument everyone started to go into an argument about it and pretty soon I couldn't take it anymore. I was still uncertain if I was ready to get married!

"I haven't even proposed yet!" I bursted out, they all stared at me in shock.

"But you are, aren't you?" Zack asked me cautiously, I nodded and excused myself from everyone else and rushed outside. People pushed past me most of them talking on the phone. Noises of the cars driving down the road filled my ears and I turned to the left heading down the block.

The building lights made me feel dizzy and the streets smelled of mold. The city in context was great but actually being in the city wasn't so great.

I tried to clear my mind but nothing seemed to work. My phone kept vibrating and I knew it was the guys but I did not feel like answering them right now. They would try to ask me where I was going, a question I didnt know the answer to, or what I was doing.

Instead, I walked the gray streets of Manhattan taking in all the tall buildings. The clouds up above were barely noticeable because of how the layout of the buildings was.

I had found myself wondering about Ashley and what she was doing right now. Was she married yet? Does she still remember me? To be completely honest my body ached for her, I just wanted her to be next to me. Her scent was still on my clothes and I still remember how her hair felt underneath my fingertips. She was most definitely my other half.

My stomach grumbled and the feeling of hunger distracted me from my leftover feelings for Ashley. Spotting one of those stands that sold chips, gum, and magazines I made my way over and started to look at all my food options.

Picking out a bag of salt and vinegar chips, I browsed the magazines trying to see if anything jumped out at me. Flipping through all the copies a familiar face was staring back at me and I stopped breathing. My body went slack and my arms loosely dangled by my side as my mouth hung open. In front of me was the recent cover of Vogue and on the front was Ashley. She was a model know and she was gorgeous!

Flipping open the magazine was a little description of Ashley and what she had planned for the future. Skimming through she had said she was in New York and that she was in for a photo shoot at a studio only five blocks from here and she was shooting today and tomorrow! I quickly paid for the food and magazine and ran to the studio.

Fumbling for my phone I called Jack. "Jack! Hey listen no time to talk but I found Ashley!" I rushed out and hung up the phone not giving him anymore information.

In a few minutes I stood in front of a tall white building with a guard standing outside. He was covered in tattoos and had sparse hair over his head.

"Hi, I'm here to see Ashley" I mumbled because I was out of breath from sprinting five blocks.

"Sorry you cant go in but she will be done in five minutes" The guard had a harsh tone and stood with a tall stature. "Okay thanks" I said sitting on the ground, the guard shook his head at me and continued to look forward.

After a short period of waiting that seemed to take forever the door opened and Ashley came out but not the same Ashley that I knew. This Ashley was much skinnier and she carried herself with more confidence. She looked dead scary with her killer looks and rockin outfit. Slowly I stood up and chased her down the block grabbing her shoulder and spinning her around so that she was facing me.

At first she was taken aback but she so quickly regained her fierce look. Her eyes wondered the magazine in my hand and then she looked back up at me with a certain anger in her eyes.

"Do you want the autographed?" she asked in a sharp tone not taking her eyes off of my face.

"I wanted to talk" I whispered softly lightly grabbing her hand. She yanked back her hand and took a small step back.

"Do you also want my number or email? Wait, forget it you don't seem like the type of person that enjoys keeping in touch with someone." She spat, it hurt me a little bit but I couldn't show her that I was effected by her remark.

"I already have both" I said coyly and closed the space between us kissing her gently.

That probably wasn't the right move on my part but I desperately needed to do that. For a year she was absent from my life and now that she was in front of me I couldn't let this opportunity escape me.

She lightly pushed me back and gave me the stare of death, I was preparing myself for a head to head argument. She was always a tough one to argue with...maybe she changed though I mean it has been a year. But, the model business is known to toughen someone up not soften them.

Thank God for me her features softened and she leaned into me as if melting into me. Wrapping her tiny arms around my waist

"I have missed you guys so much." she whispered into my shirt squeezing me to pieces.

"Come to the hotel, stay the night" I offered, "The guys have been missing you like crazy"

"You all have a bad way of showing it...no call or text in almost a year! Oh Gaskarth that makes me want to slap across the face so badly" Anger returning back into her voice.

"Hey theres no need to mess up this beautiful face at the moment."I winked, "So what do you say? Come stay with us for tonight?" I ran my fingers through my hair

"Okay but only for the guys because I miss them like crazy too." She let me take her hand and I guided her to the hotel we were staying at.

Notes

hey everyone,
so i'm going to start something new and put a polyvore link for Ashley's outfit(s) for every chapter down here. Thank you so so so much for reading please vote and leave a comment!

~sam

http://www.polyvore.com/untitled/set?id=106381826