You're leaving? (A 1x1 with Lexxy)

[Lexus]

Clay laughed sarcastically. "yeah, it's hilarious." He says ignoring her as she left. Clay shook his head playfully at his friends and kids. "I don't know what you'll think you'll accomplish." He mutters as Mallory pushed him on the bed.

 

[isax]

Mallory sighed and looked at Clay. "Just something Clay. I see it. We all do. You two long to be together again." She whispered as she went to his closet and looked through his clothes. She needed to dress him nice. "By the way, I love you like a brother but Ashley already knows she's the town s***. She didn't need a reminder from you." She told him and handed him what she wanted him to wear. "Now get dressed and enjoy your date with Ashley." She said as she walked off to get all the things her and Gaven needed for Jenna. They were just going to have the kids spend the night at their house.

 

[Lexus]

"I didn't do it on purpose and I would appreciate it if you weren't like everyone else and didn't call her that, because she's not." He says a little annoyed before walking off to get dressed.

 

[isax]

Mallory smiled contently. She knew Clay hated when everyone called Ashley that but he just never showed it. She went and continued to help Gaven get the things they needed and when Clay walked out, she smiled contently. "I think I did a great job." She said and Gaven looked over and nodded. "I think you did too hun." He said and kissed her on the cheek.

 

[Lexus]

"Enough you two, get a room." He says teasingly sticking out his tongue before going to get a drunk. "I hope you know I hope this whole thing is ridiculous," he groans. He could really use a real drink right about now but that was not an attractive thing to do right before a date.

 

[isax]

"Maybe in your eyes, but not at all." Mallory said then pushed Clay out of the house and told him to go get ready for his date with Ashley. When they met at the restaurant of their friends choice, Ashley was wearing a red dress that was fit to her body. It had lace sleeves and her hair was down and curled. She smiled at Clay and sat down. "Jenna picked out the dress." She told him as she stared at the menu.

 

[Lexus]

"Really? Hat part of forcing me to go out with my," he paused for a moment, he didn't like the words that were about to come out of his mouth."My ex wife isn't crazy?" He asked with a sigh before he got pushed out of the house. When he saw Ashley he smiled, she looked, well, beautiful. He cleared his throat uncomfortably and didn't look at her when he spoke. "That doesn't surprise me, it's Jenna."

 

[isax]

"Yeah..." She said simply as she stayed looking at her menu and not looking at Clay. Their waitress walked over and asked what they would like to drink. Ashley wanted wine but she remembered her promise she made with herself. "Just a water please.." Ashley said as she heard the whispers about her. She was becoming uncomfortable but ignored them. This was awkward.

 

[Lexus]

Clay looked up at the near by people and bit the inside of his cheek. He wasn't going to stay here, not if it was going to be like this. "Actually, we're fine." He says getting up from the table motioning Ashley to follow him. When they walked our he took off the jacket and threw it in the back of the truck and rolled up his sleeves and unbutton the top buttons that made him feel like like he was choking. "That's better," he says looking over to her. "You want to go get some tacos?" He asks seeing her confused face.

 

[isax]

Ashley was a little confused by Clays actions and then smiled softly. "Yeah. That's fine." She said and then looked out the window. This was all do awkward. It wasn't what she thought it was going to be but she should have known she was expecting to much. Her dress made her uncomfortable. She hated it but she didn't have anything to change into so she was stuck with it but she did put her hair back in a ponytail. She didn't have a reason to wear it down anymore.

 

[Lexus]

Clay nodded as they walked to the taco stand and ordered the food and handed it to her. This was awkward for him too but he didn't tell anyone why. He liked them them wing friends. He would have to tell them eventually though.

 

[isax]

Ashley sighed as she took the taco and began to eat it. She didn't say a single thing. She wished what her friends wanted could happen but she knew it wouldn't. "Do you mind watching Jenna this weekend? I was going to go Christmas shopping for the kids.." Ashley said trying to break the silence.

 

[Lexus]

Clay nodded after he took a bite out of the taco and began to chew. It had been awhile since he had a taco and it tasted really good.

 

[isax]

"Thanks." Ashley said and when she finished she stood up and said, "Well I think it's time I take my leave. I should go pick up Jenna from Mal. I'll um, see you this weekend." Ashley said as she smiled and gave Clay ten dollars for her food and walked out. She let out a deep sigh. She honestly didn't think that their forced date would be this bad. She would have to tell everyone eventually. She didn't think they would get married again. She knew they wouldn't. Plus she knew of other girls who like Clay. He deserved someone who would make him happy. Something she never did and when she saw Sarah, she smiled as she walked in and went to try and talk to Clay. Ashley couldn't help but feel a tad jealous but knew she would get over it.


"Hey Clay. I was wondering if you were free tomorrow." Sarah said with a bright smile.

 

[Lexus]

Clay shook his head when Ashley gave him the money and handed it back to her. "You know that's not how I roll." He says handing it back to her before she walked away. When he saw Sarah he laughed at her. "Didn't I just take you out last weekend?" He asks hugging her m. This was his secret.

 

[isax]

Ashley saw and it bothered her. Bothered her terribly. She took a picture of Sarah and him hugging then stared at it and felt like crying. She had no feelings left for Clay anymore. She walked to Gavens and picked up her little one then went home and didn't show her face at all. She just stayed with her baby girl at the house.


Sarah laughed and shrugged. "Maybe it's my turn to take you out." She said and kissed his cheek but looked at him. "You haven't told them have you?" She asked him.

 

[Lexus]

Clay sighed and looked down at the ground. "No," He ran his fingers through his hair nervously. He didn't tell them because he knew no one would take it well but him and Sarah weren't even serious, not even officially a couple. He looked back up t her again. "They're trying to get me to get back with Ashley."

 

[isax]

Sarah felt hurt and looked at Clay. "What kind of friends do you have? Why would they want you back with your ex wife? She is the town s*** you know." Sarah said and a laughed was heard. Jenna's. "Well I don't know. I thought we were pretty damn good friends but friends don't keep secrets. Not ones like this." She said and Sarah looked at Jenna and then at Clay. "Who is she?" Sarah asked confused. She didn't know who Jenna was since she wasn't around Clay that much. "A friend who tried to get Clay back with the town s***." She said then looked at Clay. She was disappointed in him. "I'm watching baby Jenna this weekend. Ashley and I already made arrangements. Ry and the twins know nothing of this. It's their fathers job to tell them him secret." Jenna said then sighed and left. "Clay, are you okay?" Sarah asked as she looked at him worried. Yeah they weren't even official but she thought maybe her and Clay had a shot.

 

[Lexus]

Clay of course became angry with Jenna, for more then one reason. One being she was the one who told him to move on and who was she to say he was wrong for keeping a secret? She kept her official relationship a secret for eight months. When she left he turned to Sarah, "Yeah, I guess." He said pacing back and forth. Now he was going to be the bad guy.

 

[isax]

"Clay calm down honey. Come on, let's get you home before you do something you'll regret." She told him and smiled then took his hand and lead him to his truck. "Can I trust you will go home? I care about you and I don't want you doing something you'll regret." She told him with a smile. She was worried about him.

 

[Lexus]

Clay nodded and looked at her with a bright smile. Her worrying for him was adorable. "I promise." He whispers kissing her cheek and getting in the truck and driving home. He was glad to be alone, so he could sulk about his situation. He has a feeling he was about to lose everything. Was being happy worth everything?

 

[isax]

The next day the kids went to their moms house and they spent the day together. Ashley knew Clay needed time alone. She took them back to the house later that night and brought dinner for Clay. Yes she knew about Sarah. Yes she didn't have a chance with Clay anymore and yes Clay probably lost all the love and forgot all their memories together but Ashley still cared about him. "I bought you dinner. I owed you for buying for me last night." She said then kissed the kids goodbye. They went up the stairs and she looked at Clay with a fake smile. "Clay, do what makes you happy. Don't be like me." She whispered then walked out. She knew he was risking everything but she knew everyone would get over it. She wanted him happy.

 

[Lexus]

Clay really didn't want about this bit who else would listen? "It isn't that easy and you know it." He whispers. "It isn't worth out friends and it and isn't worth the kids and it isn't worth being alone." He shoved the food aside. He wasn't hungry. He sighed. "Just forget about it Ashley."

 

[isax]

Ashley sighed and sat next to him. She placed her hand on his lap and looked at him. "Clay look at me." She whispered. "I know it isn't easy for you but honestly, deep down everyone just wants you happy. Will they be angry with you at first, yeah that's to be expected but they'll get over it. Look, I know we're divorced and divorced couples hardly ever talk to each other after they sign those papers but, no matter how alone you feel, you aren't. I'm always going to be there for you. To the end of days because I made a promise to you and I plan on keeping it. I promised you forever and for you not to ever feel like you did when your mom passed. I won't ever break those because I care. You'll never be alone Clay." She whispered and then smiled a bright smile and stood up.

 

[Lexus]

Clay sighed and nodded at her, though he still wasn't going to risk it. "I, I never meant to hurt you," He confesses that's the last thing he wanted to do. It wasn't any easier for him then it was for her, he was just better at hiding it then she was. Still though, everyone looked at him as the bad person because he still went through with leaving her. No one ever asked him if he was okay with letting his wife go because she made a stupid mistake. No one asked him what it felt like to be the reason she made that mistake, she left because he failed to make her happy and because he let go he was the bad person.