Trust [a. irwin]

twenty-seven

I've spent the past few days with Ashton's family, they're some of the nicest people ever.

Ashton wants me to come with him to bring them to the airport.

"Emma!" Harry yells, running to me as soon as I open the door.

"Hey." I smile. "Is your brother busy?"

"No, he's just helping pack bags." He replies before running upstairs.

"Em, come here." Luke calls from the kitchen.

"Hi, Luke."

"Aren't they great?" Luke chuckles, looking over at all three Irwin kids all running around.

I laugh with him, "They are."

He sighs, "He's gonna be so upset at the airport when they leave today."

"But you guys go back home in just over two weeks."

"Hey, why are those three running around?" Calum questions, walking over to us.

"Who knows." Luke mutters.

"So, Em, you and Ashton-"

"Calum, please don't." I beg.

"Come on!"

"No."

"Okay, fine." He sighs.

"Calum, her and Ashton are friends. They keep saying that even though they love each other." Luke says.

"I thought you were going to help me out there but I guess not." I mutter.

"I'm sorry, Em. But you and Ashton have been so weird lately, you totally realize you love each other but won't admit it." He replies.

"We aren't in love!"

"Who's not in love?" Ashton asks, coming over to us, trying to catch his breath.

"You and Emma."

"Oh, I- uh, I know that." He replies, lightly chuckling.

"Ashton! I think we're all ready!"

"Okay, mum!" Ashton yells.

"Are you bringing them to the airport now?" I ask.

"Yea, are you coming with us?"

I nod, following him to where his family is waiting.

"Okay, we're ready to go?" Ashton asks, earning a nod from everybody.

"Then let's go."

-

I just watch Ashton say goodbye to his family, and they all seem sad, even though they'll be seeing each other in about two weeks.

"Emma!" Ashton calls, waving me over.

"Yes?" I question.

"We just needed you over here." He smiles.

"Okay." I mumble.

"I guess we should be going..."

"I'll see you guys soon." Ashton replies, a smile on his face, obviously trying to stay positive.

"Bye, mum." Ashton lightly chuckles when she pulls him into another hug.

"Oh, and Ashton? If you two do date, I approve." She says.

"Mum!" Ashton exclaims.

"Bye!" She exclaims, walking off.

"Em, I'm so sorry about her." Ashton awkwardly chuckles.