Family Troubles || Redlyn

Busy

Big Red's POV

"You're in a good mood." Ashlyn smiled at me as I sat by her at lunch the next day. I nodded.

"Yeah, I'm feeling good." I started eating.

"Great." She held my hand. "D'you want to come over tonight?"

"When?" I questioned.

"I don't know. 7?"

"Sure." I put my arm around her.

"Great." She leaned into the hug and I kissed her cheek.

I called Ashlyn, but it went to voicemail. I sighed. "Hey Ash. Hello. Something c- came up, and I'm gonna have to cancel on our plans. Sorry. That's all, I guess. So I assume I'll see you tomorrow, but if I don't for any reason... uh, I don't know, see you the next day? I'll miss you? Um... anyways, love you hon, bye." I ended the recording, only rambling more as I continued.

It was about 20 minutes later when I got a text from Ashlyn:

Sorry, was too busy to answer. Hope you're alright, I should see you tomorrow. Love you

I managed to smile slightly before texting her back.

I'm OK, have fun with whatever you're doing

I sent the text, sighing. Shortly after, she replied.

Thx, I should go :)

I set my phone down, then laid down on my bed, sighing again. After awhile of thinking, I fell asleep.

The next day at lunch I sat down next to Ashlyn. She smiled as she turned to me, then her smile faltered. "Are you fine? You don't look so hot." She asked.

I hugged her. "I'm... in a bad mood."

"Do you need to talk?" She leaned away to eat a bite of food before leaning back in and hugging me back.

"Maybe later." I shook my head.

"Sounds good." We kissed. "I know it was obvious what I meant when I said you don't look so hot, but you do, like all the time. Or... I don't know. Cute, handsome?"

"Well... thank you." We kissed again. "You're beautiful."

"Thank you." She smiled.

"I love you." Kissing her cheek, I pulled away from the hug and started eating. Ashlyn did too.

"Love you too."