Stay With Me (On Hold)

Chapter Two

Hi! Throughout this chapter and future chapters, if I make any, I'm going to be describing what some of the characters look like. If you don't like how they're described in any way, feel free to picture them however you like. <3

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Ashton pov

After 20 minutes of walking, we got back to the house. I looked down, seeing Bowden's soft, crystal blue eyes staring at me. He looked confused and I'm assuming it's because I took him home after saying we were going to do something fun. "I need to get some things," I reach in my pocket for a pair of car keys, which I only carry around because they have the house keys, and I unlock the front door before handing the keys to Bowden. "Wait in the car?" He gave a small nod in response, grabbing the keys and heading towards my car.

I head inside and run straight up the stairs towards my room. Good thing my brother works late or else he'd kill me for being home earlier than usual.

Once I'm in my room, I grab a backpack and throw a few things in there. Two blankets, a jacket, two flashlights just in case, and Bowden's stuffed bear. It might seem a bit childish but he honestly looks cute whenever he's holding it. Er...I shouldn't be thinking like that.

I also grabbed a few things downstairs. Snacks in case we get hungry and some bottles of water.

I got in the car after I put the bag in the backseat. "Where are we going?" Bowden turned to me as I pulled out of the driveway. "Somewhere to relax and just hang out for a bit. Besides, I don't like you stressing over every little thing without taking a breather and that's all you do." My voice turned into a mumble towards the ending of the second sentence, worried that he'd find it offensive. He either heard me and kept silent, or he didn't hear me at all.

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I got out of the car and grabbed the bag from the backseat. "The beach?" He sounded confused as I took his hand, walking towards the sand. "Yup."

I opened the bag, grabbed one of the blankets, and laid it on the sand. He sat down after I gestured him to a couple of times.

We sat in silence for quite a while, though neither of us seemed to mind. It was peaceful to just sit here, listening to the ocean.

I felt Bowden lean against me, resting his on my shoulder. For some reason, this began causing a knot to form in my stomach. I don't recognize this feeling at all but it's making me feel weird. What the hell is happening...

Bowden pov

I watched the ocean as I was resting my head on Ashton's shoulder. If he felt uncomfortable when I did this, he didn't show it. It wasn't long after I started liking him that I got all touchy and clingy. He never cared though. If I was confident enough, which I'm not, I would say he likes me back.

He began looking through the bag and I spotted my stuffed bear inside. I quickly reached in and grabbed it, causing him to chuckle. I know, it's childish and silly to have a stuffed bear as your possession, especially at 17, but I can't help it. It was a gift my little sister gave me when I was 12. She was 4 at the time.

I felt myself drift off to sleep. Even though I was barely able to stay awake, I felt Ashton move me into a different position where my head was in his lap. A blanket was being placed on top of me and all I did was curl up into a ball, sinking into the warmth of the blanket and squeezing the stuffed bear in my arms. Then I was out.

--- TW!!!

"Did you two have fun at the park?" My mother asked happily as I walked inside the house with Aria. Before I could say anything, my sister was already running to her and shouting a 'yes.' It made me laugh.