Family Troubles || Redlyn

Freaking Out

Ashlyn's POV

Big Red had had to go home, awkwardly leaving me with Riley and Will. Now Riley had to use the bathroom, and I was left trying to talk to a random grumpy guy.

"So... why did your mom refer to him as your friend?" Will asked.

"I don't know. Why does it matter?"

"I was gonna ask you out."

"You just met me." I said.

"I like dating to meet people."

"Okay, I get that." I nodded. "But our parents are dating."

"We both know that won't last."

"No we don't. They really seem to like each other."

"They're each other's first relationship out of divorces. Chances are it won't last. I can tell my dad still likes my mom."

"It's not our place to interrupt. But either way, I'm dating someone." I said.

"Oh I know, I'm not asking you out."

"Good." I nodded. "I need to make a call." I said, walking out of the room and going to the bathroom. I called Big Red.

"Hey, how's it going now?"

"Honestly, I'm not doing so well."

"What's wrong?" He asked. His voice is always so soft, it was immediately comforting.

"I'm freaking out."

"Why?"

"Well I just realized my mom and Emmett could possibly not get together." I said.

"I thought you didn't want them to?"

"But if I get attached to him, then they break up, that'll be horrible!"

"They might not."

"I don't want a new dad!" I whined.

"Well then... I'm sorry, I don't know. Something has to happen."

"I just want my parents together."

"Love, I know... I really have no idea what to say... but hey, I'm here for you." He said. I could sense how much he really was trying.

"Thank you." I sighed.

"Of course. Not that I really did anything."

"You did more than you know, you always do."

"Well I'm glad. I love you."

"I love you. I should probably get back to everyone." I sighed again.

"Okay. Call me when everyone's gone?"

"I think I will." I smiled weakly.