When we got inside my mother was passed out on the couch, the phone in her hands. I was confused until Luke told me how long we'd been gone, and we never called her. I automatically felt bad and wanted to wake her up to tell her where we'd been but Luke told me just to let her sleep.
"What did Ashton's mom tell you?" I ask, tossing my bag down and plopping onto the bed.
"Nothing really. She kept changing the topic." He states, sitting down beside me, "The only thing she really said about Ash was that Harry misses him." I sigh, laying back.
"So we got absolutely nothing?" Luke shrugs, looking at my bag.
"We still need to check Ashton's journal." I nod quickly grabbing the small book from my bag and opening it up.
Luke watched me as I flipped slowly through the pages. I was starting to lose hope till I came across a folded page.
Decemeber 10, five days before Ashton "died".
dear anyone,
im getting worse. i don't think i can do this anymore. i have to do this. i wish everyone well. see you soon.
ash xx
I look at the page confused. What did Ashton mean when he said he was getting worse?
I looked up at Luke who seemed even more confused than I was. "I don't know what to say."
"This is all too confusing." I mumble, sitting the book on my nightstand, "Can we pick this up tomorrow?"
He nods.
"I'll see you in the morning." He sends me a small smile before walking out of my room to the guest room.
I quickly strip off my skinny jeans and hop into bed. I'd expected myself to fall asleep automatically but I didn't. My mind was still caught up on what Ashton wrote about.
What was making him 'worse'? Was he sick? Was he hurt? So many questions ran threw my mind.
"Delilah...are you awake?" A small voice whispered. I almost forgot my little cousin was here.
"Yeah, what do you need Asher?" He smiled, and quickly ran over to my bed.
"Your friend Luke, he talks while sleeping." I giggle, "He was talking about you."
wait what...
"What was he saying?" Asher chuckled, running out of the room, "Asher! Come back!"
I hop out of bed and walk to the door, when I realise I don't have pants on. I quickly grab my 'boxer' shorts and throw them on.
I hear Asher's small giggle from the quest room. I was about to walk in when I heard Luke's voice.
"What did you say to her?" Luke whispered.
"I told her you talk in your sleep."
"Did you say about what?" Asher giggles.
"Maybe a bit." I waited for Luke to reply, but I heard nothing. Curiously i peaked my head around the corner and saw Luke whispering something into Asher's ear.
"No way!" Asher exclaims, causing Luke to cover his mouth with his hands, "Sorry."
"You cannot tell anyone. If you do," Luke looked around the room secretively, "I will have to kill you." Asher laughs.
"I promise Luke." I smile, and slowly walk back to my room. I climb back into bed and instantly fall asleep, a smile carved on my face.
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schools out, soccer's over, IM BACK MOFUCKERS :) I'm really happy to be writing again :) hopefully I won't leave as long this time :)
