Ash & Dan

Questions & Promises

ASHTON'S POV

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"20 questions it is. So do I ask first, or do you want to?" I asked Danny.

"I-I could go first." I nodded. "Okay first question. But try to answer them quick." He informed.

"Uhhhh, besides The Walking Dead, what other shows do you like to watch?" he asked.

Netflix. Netflix. Netflix. C'mon what shows am I watching right now. blah blah blah. Cmon Ash think!!

Oh what about Life Une- Nope, not my fave. Okay how about. Wait, why didn't I think about Chuck.

"Chuck is my all time favorite show since I was little." It's true. My mom and I would watch it all the time.

He gave me a weird look that everyone gives me after I tell them about Chuck.

"And no... not Chuckie. It's actually called Chuck. I'll tell you about it some other day. And I promise you that you'll get hooked up on that show." I hate it when people always think I'm talking about Chuckie.

Like, no! I don't like that doll.

"Okay, next question.Uh... okay I got it. What are your favorite type of shoes."

SHOEEESSSSS!!! "Well there's like a lot. Considering that I'm a girl. Im a shoe addict. So I like wedges, ankle boots, combat boots, platforms, flats... but not the pointy kind, Oh and I kinda like slip ons. And there's the suade boots that look good on Harry Styles, And those ones I saw at t-" Me being who I am starting using my hands to talk using my fingers to show the amount that I like.

I looked over at Dan who was just staring at me very confused. "Converse. Lets just leave it to that." I giggled.

Why did I have to keep talking about shoes??

I only own like 3 pair of sneakers. Converse. But I borrow my older sisters, Ivy's wedges and boots. So uhhh yeah. Pro to having the same size foot as your sister.

"Okay." Dan said awkwardly," What college do you want to go to?" A serious question. great. And about school too.

I already knew my answer, but people always look at me weird when I tell them what college I want to go to.

"I actua- Wait didn't you say that your from Minnesota?" I asked rapidly.

He looked at me with wide eyes and began rubbing his tongue against his braces. He nodded very slowly," Uh.. yeah. Why do you ask?"

"I want to go to Minnesta University." I quickly answered. I've always wanted to go there since I was 10.

His eyes got wider than they already were and he pushed his hair back. "Why there?" and there is the same reaction I get from others. Time for explaining.

"Not that it's bad... I'm just asking. I'm intrigued." he replied quickly.

"Well. This is Los Angeles. Where everyone wants to go to either USC, UCLA, CSLA, You know those colleges slash universities here. Well I want to go somewhere else. Somewhere far from here. I want to travel. Somewhere where the weather is different. But not too traumatic. You know. So uhh, yeah. I've always admired Minnesota. I want to go there. And when I begin to travel, I want to go with a friend. Lucy, well she hates the woods, and hiking But I like it. So I technically don't have anyone except for my sisters and brothers."

During this whole explanation, I tried my best not to make any eye contact.

Wow...my shoes are very dirty.

I sighed to fill in the silence.

"That was beautiful." Daniel responded. I quickly looked up at him. He was looking at me a certain way. A way that made me feel like I finally found a friend who I can trust. But the look gave me chills down my spine.

I pushed a strand of hair behind my ear. He was still looking at me with his grayish eyes and half of a smile.

Ash. Say something. C'mon. Don't let this be awkward. Think of someth-

"I like to hike." I finally looked up again.

Dan. Likes to hike? I never thought of him as the kinda who likes the outdoors.

Wait he runs. I guess that's a reason.

"I want to travel too. So if you want, I c-can travel with y-you." He stuttered.

I smiled. "really?" I questioned him.

"I promise. When we're 18, we'll travel together. You and me. Ash and Dan." He said happily.

But I wasn't happy.

He promises. He literally said he promised. Oh great. My heart is pounding faster then it already was. Why did he have to say that word. Fuck!

"I-I'm s-sorry. I-I didn't mea-" he began.

"No stop. I-It's okay. It's a promise. You'll keep it right?" He has to keep his promise. He has to.

"W-well, I d-don't know." he said. I started thinking about a few years ago.

No, Ash. Dont think about it. You'll start crying. "Do you promise or not? You said you promised. You have to keep your promise." I began I raise my voice.

I looked him right into the eyes. Then he looked at me. He pushed his hair back. He opened his mouth to speak but didn't say anything so he closed it again.

Ash, dont cry. Hold it in. Hold in the tears.

"Ashton, please don't cry. I promise. I really do promise. I promise that I promise to keep this promise. Just please don't cry. Please don't. I really didnt think it was such a big deal. But I promise. I really do. And I'm sorry. Like really. Just please don't start crying." I felt a tear fall down my cheek.

Dammit Ash. You literally began crying in front of the new kid on the first day of school.

He wiped away the tear as we scooted closer to me. He put an arm around me very slowly and rocked me. "Please stop crying. I don't want you to cry. I'm here, right here, Ash. Stop crying. Please. For me. I didn't mean to make you cry. But I'll start crying if you don't stop. Do you know how hard that is to admit in front of a girl?"

I sniffled and smiled at his comment. I wiped away my few tears.

I feel safe.

I sat up correctly. As I looked over at Daniel. His eyes were watery as mine were a few minutes ago.

He looked back at me and smiled. When he realized I was looking at him, he tried to wipe away the tears in his eyes that were seconds from coming out.

I laughed. "I'm sorry I did this to you. It's just- nevermind. But thank you." I said. He smiled back at me and responded," No I'm sorry, for whatever I did. Okay, I really didnt mean to make you cry. But if you want we can just stop playing 20 questions for now and play some other day." I nodded as the bell rang.

We stood up and walked to class together.

Thank you, Dan.

Just keep your promise.

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Well, there it is.

A new chapter. Im not going to say why she was crying, but it has to do with the word promise. 😏 *hint hint*

PLZZZ VOTE!!!

And to answer last chapters question, My favorite show of all time is Chuck like I wrote earlier in the chapter.

NEXT QUESTION: WHO OR WHAT IS YOUR FAVE THROWBACK BAND/ARTIST/SONG?

Answer in the comments plzz. Okay bye LUNATICS
xxLIZxx

By the way.... my birthday was yesterday!!!!