A Missing Ring

Why Can't He Trust Her

As it was still night, Andrea kissed Asher's forehead and hugged him. His tears were held in, something not many have seen, he was a man to show how he feels. "Hey it's ok, nothing was true ok, dreams don't come true" Andrea rubbed his arms to help him relax. Asher brought his hand to his hair, and his knees to his chest. "No no, squeeze my hands instead, as hard as you need to" Andrea took both of his hands into hers.

She felt a tight squeeze, then a breath of relief as she felt a tight loosen. Asher plopped back onto the bed and rubbed his head, "It was all... just a dream?". "Yes Asher, and it seemed to have affected you a lot, you're sweating, and the room is freezing" Andrea said leaning against the bed.

"How did you know that I was having a nightmare?" Asher asked, not creating eye contact, "I heard a lot of movement in your room, I wasn't asleep yet".

He gestured his head, as he felt his eyes become heavy, "You should change, so you could feel clean". Andrea moved her head as she pointed with it to his suitcase, "Just something for tonight". Asher nodded his head as he saw Andrea cover her face with her knees as he chuckled. He stood up and took out a fresh pair of pants and a plain shirt, not caring about what he took out. He quickly changed into the clothing and looked into the mirror as he was a mess. Asher wiped his tears before saying, "You can look now".

Andrea brought her knees back down as she smiled at Asher, he faintly smiled back as she laid down on his pillows. Asher sluggishly brought himself back and laid next to Andrea, arm touching arm.

"Do you want to talk about your dream, from the rukit you were making it sounded like a bad one" Andrea asked. Asher looked up to the ceiling, he distinctly remembered every bit of his dream, talking to Ryker to see her and Liam kiss. It felt so real Asher thought, what if... it actually happened?

"Have you had your first kiss yet?" Asher asked with the same answer, "No of course not, why?". "No reason" Asher mumbled, "Well it seems to be a big deal for you" Andrea replied.

"Don't worry it isn't a big deal, can we just go to sleep, I'm tired from the party, and who knows what we might do tomorrow" said Asher blankly. "If any of us can get out of bed" Andrea laughed and left the room, "Good night" they both said.

The next morning Andrea wore an oversized graphic tee with shorts barely noticeable, she walked in to see everyone but Asher. Everyone looked exhausted, as they all stayed up until 3 in the morning, it was only 9. Diego, Lucas, and Ava had all stayed overnight, seeing it was too late to be going to sleep now. "Morning Andrea" Ava said sluggishly, as she took a sip of her coffee. "Morning", she said as Lucas handed her a cup, "Thanks".

"Andrea you look dead, what happened to you last night?" Diego asked as everyone saw the massive circles under her eyes.

"Asher, he had a nightmare, he doesn't want to talk to me about it. I went to sleep around 5 thinking about what could've happened but I'm drawing a blank" Andrea took another gulp from her drink, "I thought I wouldn't have to drink coffee again". She placed her mug down in the sink and rinsed it off lightly.

"Do you think any of us will be able to get him to talk?" Ryker asked, "If I'm being honest, I don't know, I really thought he would trust me with anything but... I guess not". "Andrea I think it was just over his head! Maybe he will tell you today" Rylie looked over to her then whispered to Ryker, "Maybe it was something about his crush". Ryker pretended not to hear anything and took another sip of his coffee.

"After the first time I drank coffee I just got used to it" Ryker glared over to Diego, "We were all tired and you know it!".

Him and Ryker laughed as they heard someone else enter the kitchen, "Morning" he said. Asher was still in the clothing he slept in, he seemed exhausted as well, with circles even worse than Andrea's. Andrea handed Asher a mug and whispered, "Did you even get any sleep afterwards" he shook his head, "I couldn't go back to sleep".