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Chapter 76 (Asher's POV)

February 12th

Grayson- 43 weeks

Asher's POV

Leaving Mimi's class I pout to myself. Iris and Ivy have been taking me everywhere because Atlas stayed home for Uncle Harry. Emerson swore he saw somebody, well basically had a nightmare and they couldn't calm the poor boy down. He refused to let go of his brother.

Walking down the hall a bit. I sit on the bench hoping this wasn't to far without a buddy. I also hope EJ is okay. It's so selfish of me to miss him. We hang out almost every day! He might not even remember and I'm making a big deal out of nothing.

I tapped a random beat on the ground with my feet, while biting my lip. "Hello, friend" Thomas scoots in next to me. "Hi" I smile up at him. "What's bothering you?" He whispers, touching my shoulder. "What do you mean?" I ask.

"I can tell somethings wrong" he sighs as I set my bag onto the bench next to me. "Is it because Atlas isn't here?" He guesses right away. "Sorta, I feel bad for missing him" I explain he nods, but I can tell he doesn't get it.

"I'm just being selfish" I bring my legs up to my chest to hug myself. "Why do you say that, he's your boyfriend and best friend... you wanting to be with him is fine" he rubs my shoulder. "I spend almost every day with him" I smile thinking about all the time I get with him.

"Ash it's your one year you haven't stopped talking about it for the last 3 months" he reminds me as I blush in embarrassment. "I'm sorry" I apologize for my annoyance as he waves me off.

"Trust me it's fine, it's cute" Thomas chuckles making me smile. Maybe if I remind Atlas he would also think it's cute or probably not. It would just be annoying. I groan into my hands as my friend pulls me into a hug.

"Have you seen him at all today?" He releases me from the hug. I furrow my brows, blowing a piece of hair out of my eyes. "I- no, but he was busy," I tell him getting an eye roll in response. "Asher he could have at least told you good morning!" Thomas whisper-shouts with a hurt tone, and I just look at my hands.

"I promise he's really nice, he just- his little brother" I explain clasping my hands together. "Well happy 1 year to you guys" he sighs. I suddenly felt worse and let my head hang. Taking a deep breath I relax my hands only to bring them to my knees.

"Thanks," I murmured, clawing myself. It hurt but it stopped me from crying. "He better be treating you right" Thomas continues. I refuse to look up but nod. I know he was trying to help, but I loved Atlas too much to think of him as anything else but perfect. He's only helping his brother and Papa. I'm being a baby. What's taking the twins so long.

"Hey! I don't know if you noticed but you're stressing my boyfriend out!" One of my favorite voices shouts walking over to us. I quickly looked away from him mad at myself for letting my emotions get the best of me.

"Oh- Asher, I'm so sorry" Thomas whispers, touching my cheek. I nod for a second before answering. "No it's fine, you didn't stress me out" I lie, it was to keep him happy, so it's okay.

"Yes he did, now thanks for keeping him company but I'm here so you can leave" Atlas doesn't even try to hold back his tongue as Thomas rolls his eye, standing. "Goodbye, I'll talk to you later" he scowls before walking off.

With a frown, Atlas pulls me off of the bench. I turn to grab my bag getting pulled into a hug. "I'm so sorry" he murmurs, kissing my head. "I didn't mind" I smile as he rubs my back. "Your knees, you need to stop that" he warns me as I nod into his chest.

"Come with me" he whispers, grabbing my hand. We interlock fingers as I throw my bag over my shoulder following close. At the moment I just wanted to be with him. So I take my hand from his, and completely cling onto his arm instead.