Life's A Pain

Chapter 14

Kaitlyn was afraid that it would be awkward between her and Ashton when they got to her house, but it was anything but that.

Ashton made himself at home and walked directly into the kitchen and started to go through the fridge.

"Hungry there Ash?" Kaitlyn joked.

He gave a sheepish smile and admitted that he did not eat much at lunch as Blaire's actions made the food seem appetizing. Kaitlyn understood that. She herself did not eat much either.

"How about I make us something to eat while you get ready? Crystal should be here in a little under an hour."

Kaitlyn thought about it and decided to trust Ashton in her kitchen.

"Okay! I shouldn't be more than 15 minutes. Thanks Ash!"

"So it's Ash now is it?" Ashton teased.

Kaitlyn refused to be embarrassed and said with a smile "only if it's okay with you."

Ashton scrunched up his face like he was deep in thought, and with a fake relenting sigh said "I guess that is okayyyyy" while dragging out the last word in a teasing tone.

"If you don't like Ash, I could always call you 'Ashy Poo,'" Kaitlyn shot back jokingly.

"You are the only one who can get away with calling me that. Now please, let me make my masterpiece," Ashton said while gently guiding Kaitlyn out of the Kitchen and towards the stairs.

"Okay, okay, I'm going. Just don't burn down my kitchen!" Kaitlyn told Ashton with a laugh as she went up the stairs.

"No promises!" He shouted up the stairs.

"Ashton!" Kaitlyn called down in a warning tone.

"I am only joking," Ashton called back.

Kaitlyn decided to believe him and started to get ready. She realized that she didn't know the dress code and hoped the outfit she chose was appropriate. It was a blue floral romper with a jean jacket in case it got cold.

'I wonder what Ashton is making," Kaitlyn thought to herself, as a delicious smell flowed into her room. After checking the time she decided to go down and see.

As Ashton heard Kaitlyn walking down the stairs he quickly went out of the kitchen, wearing her mom's kiss the chef apron, and directed Kaitlyn to her family room instead.

"The food isn't ready yet, and I want it to be a surprise. Why don't you work on homework or something while I finish? It should only be another five minutes or so" Ashton told Kaitlyn with a smile.

Kaitlyn was bemused and smiled back and promised that she would stay where she was.

Ashton was true to his word and told Kaitly that she was allowed in the kitchen five minutes later. When she saw the table, she was shocked. He didn't just make one snack, he made two!

He made mini pigs in a blanket (hotdogs wrapped in in a mini crescent roll) and another dish that she could not identify.

"Wow Ashton this looks amazing! I recognize one of the things, but what is the other?" Kaityn asked, pointing towards the unknown dish.

"That is homemade pizza bites. Well, mostly homemade, as I used the crescent roll dough in the fridge," Ashton said proudly.

He should be proud! He made these in half an hour! Kaitlyn was thoroughly impressed.

Ashton watched her in anticipation as she picked up a pizza bite and took a bite.

Kaitlyn couldn't hide her moan when the flavors flooded her mouth. It was so cheesy, buttery, and the sauce made it perfect.