Protector

Chapter 9

Getting to work the next morning, I headed into my little office as usual. I couldn't act any different with Aston, as my main objective here was to get close to him. I couldn't jeopardise this whole situation over something that'd gone off with a girl.

Typing away at my computer, sipping on my coffee, someone knocked at my door.

"Come in" I called out to them. Aston opened my door slowly, grinning at me.

"Hello" he smiled, closing the office door behind him, so we were alone in the room.

"Hi" I replied.

"So, about that drink.." he trailed off.

"What about it?" I asked.

"Me and the boys are going out tonight, and we're inviting a few other friends, so you wouldn't be the only girl.. But, do you wanna come with us?" he smiled hopefully.

"Um, sure" I shrugged. I couldn't think of any reason why not.. It was a Friday, after all.

"So I'll pick you up at 9?" he questioned.

"See you then" I smiled.

"Bye" he winked, leaving me in my little office alone. 

I worked until dinner, then returned back for the remainder of my hours, before heading home. I had to decide what to wear tonight.. Something suitable for clubbing. Flicking through my wardrobe, I pulled out my favourite and threw it on my bed, before heading off to the bathroom to shower.

A couple hours later, and I was ready. It had just gone 8, so I had a fair amount of time until I had to leave. I looked in the mirror, smoothing down my black dress. I played with my hair a little, gathering it to one side. I'd left my hair in it's natural loose curly state, and my makeup was smoky. I could vaguely remember from ages ago that Aston was one of those people to get ready at the last minute, as were most men.. I bet he wouldn't take too long to get ready. I decided to give him a call, see if he wanted to meet up earlier for a quick drink, just the two of us.

 I grabbed my phone and dialed his number.

"Hello?" he spoke down the phone.

"Hi! Ast, listen.. I'm ready, and we're not supposed to meet up for an hour, so.. Do you wanna come for a drink at mine before we go meet the others?" I asked.

"Sure! Just let me get ready, I'll only me 10 minutes, then I'll pop over" he said.

"Okay, see you soon" I smiled, putting down the phone.

A good 15 minutes later, there was a knock at my door. Flicking off the TV in my bedroom, I skipped down the stairs, opening the front door to see Aston staring up at me.

"Hi" I smiled, opening the door wider for him to come in.

"This is for you" he said, handing me a bottle of champagne.

"Champagne?!" I questioned.

"Yeah, I only had a few beers in, and I thought you'd much prefer this" he smiled.

"Ast, you didn't have to bring anything" I tutted.

"Yes I did! That's how these things go. You go to someone's house for a drink, you take some type of alcoholic beverage" he winked.

"Whatever" I said, rolling my eyes.

We were soon sat on my sofa, laughing away, drinking vodka mixed with various fizzy drinks.

"So, you had any serious partners over the last few years?" I asked, trying to move onto that subject so I could find out more about the incident last night.

"I um, I.." he stuttered awkwardly. I guess he thought of this as a taboo subject for us, considering our past.

"Ast, it's okay, you can tell me. We're just friends now, right?" I smiled, looking him in the eyes. He smiled back.

"Not really. I mean, there was one girl a few months ago, and things were going great.. But she started getting really obsessive over me, so I left her. She even had her brother over here threatening me afterwards" he sighed, shaking his head.

"Oh my god, really?" I questioned, raising my eyebrows. I guess that was the guy that was here last night. At least I'd scared him off.. Hopefully.

"Yeah. He's quite a big guy too, so it was kinda scary and intimidating" he frowned.

"Aw, Ast" I sighed, placing my hand on his thigh and rubbing my thumb over it gently, in a soothing motion. We were interrupted from our little chat as Aston's phone started ringing.

"Hold on a second" he said, reaching for his phone. I quickly snatched my hand away, to prevent any awkwardness.

"Shit, sorry Marv, I was having a drink at Chloe's" he spoke. I checked my phone, realising we were half an hour late. We were supposed to meet at Marvin's and then get a taxi from his house.

"Well I'm over the limit, I won't be able to drive to yours now.. We'll just get a taxi from here" he said. I watched him as he talked to Marvin. God, he was beautiful. He ended the call, so I quickly averted my gaze.

"Shall we go?" he asked. I smiled and nodded. A night out on the town with Aston.. This could be exactly what I need.

Ok guuuuys, I'm back now! Sorry I've been away so long :s I met a guy, and I kinda spent the last few weeks getting to know him, and talking to him constantly.. You know how it is ;p haha.

But anyways, here I am. Thanks for reading! Please vote, comment, and fan me :) thankyaaaa!xo