One Shots

Ancient History or Not (Cody Carson)

Ashley's POV

I walked around the crowded room trying to get back to my friends with our drinks. I made my way back to them and handed out their drinks. Boys made their way over to me and flirted with me but I was not interested. There is only one guy I want and I lost him. I lost him due to my selfishness, jealousy and bitchiness. I sighed and drank my drink. All of a sudden the front door burst open and there was Cody and the guys. "I need to leave." I said telling my friend Julia. I really don't want Cody to see me. "No, you're staying. You deserve to have some fun." She said. I looked up and Cody and I locked eyes. I looked down immediately. If she won't let me leave then I am getting drunk. I managed to have some fun and Cody talked to me a little saying he was sorry for the way things ended but I told him he didn't need to apologize because I was a complete and total bitch. I got home around 2 in the morning and lied in my bed. My phone went off and it was Cody asking me to come over. I know what he most likely wants. I want it too. I headed to his house and knocked on the door. He answered right away. He pulled me into the house kissing me. I kissed him back. We made our way to his bedroom and he threw me onto his bed taking off his shirt. This is so wrong right now. I lied in his arms once we were done. He was on the verge of falling asleep. "I still love you." He whispered as he fell asleep. It has to be the alcohol talking because he was furious and hated me when we broke up. Once I was sure he was out cold, I climbed out of his bed slipping on my clothes then leaving. I got pregnant that night few years ago. I never told Cody due to the fact I feared he would be angry and he never called or texted me again. It's been six years since that night. I have a beautiful five and a half year old daughter who looks a lot like her father. Her name is Grace Lillian Carson. I let her listen to Set It Off because she heard me listening to them once and grew attached. Every time they tour in our hometown, which is every tour, I take her so she can see her father do what he loves. When I first started taking her it was after they released Horrible Kids. I would feel like shit though at concerts when they performed Ashley's Song, which is clearly about me. Our awful relationship has fueled a lot of the songs he has written. I stood in the VIP line with my daughter so she could meet her favorite band. I could never deny any request she asked me. I tied my hair back into a bun and did my make up differently. I also put in different colored contacts so Cody wouldn't recognize me. My little Grace was growing extremely impatient since we were at the end of the line and she had to wait. Trying to calm her down is extremely hard too. We finally got up the guys and she squealed. "Who are you little lady?" Max asked squatting down to her level. "I believe she is our biggest fan." Dan said squatting down too. Grace nodded and hugged them tightly. Cody hugged her. "What's your name?" he asked. "Grace. I am five and a half." She said smiling. "Cody, she looks a lot like you dude." Zach said. Please don't let him notice. "She does. It just means she got amazing genes." He said. I sighed a breath of relief. "What's your name?" Dan asked nudging me. "Ashley, I am Grace's mom." I said quietly. He nodded. I took a picture of her with the boys and one with just Cody per her request. We got to the front of the stage and the guards let me hold her on my shoulders when Set It Off came on. I hear Ancient History and I wanted to cry. I actually started crying during Bleak December and Wolf in Sheep's Clothing. The concert was over and Grace was so happy. We were walking back to the car and saw the boys loading up their van. I felt some grab my shirt and yank me down. They grabbed Grace and ran. I screamed for help and the guys ran towards me. Cody ran after the guy with Austin as Dan helped me up. I was balling my eyes out and my makeup was gone. "Ashley?" Dan asked softly. "My little Grace is gone." I sobbed. He just held me and rubbed my back. "Mommy!" I heard. I saw Cody holding Grace. I ran towards him and took Grace. "Oh baby girl. I am so glad you are okay. I love you so much baby." I said kissing her all over her face. "Thank you Cody." I said looking up a little bit. "It is not a problem." He said. He stepped into the light and saw my face. "Ashley." He said breathlessly. "I am leaving now. It is way past Grace's bed time." I said starting to leave. "No, Grace would you mind hanging out with Dan for a couple minutes?" he asked her. She held her arms out to Dan and he took her to the van. "She is mine isn't she?" he asked. I nodded beginning to sob. "You never called or texted me back and I knew you hated me so I didn't want to ruin your life." I sobbed. "Ashley, I would've been there for you. We've both changed. I want to be there for that little girl." He said. "She is my life, Cody. I have nothing but her." I sobbed. "Ashley, you have me. I still love you. I have finally gotten over all the shit that happened between us. Ashley, please can we go get coffee tomorrow morning or I can bring breakfast over for you two." He said. "I live in the same place. Come over around ten." I said. He nodded and led me to the van. I found Grace asleep in Dan's arms. I smiled and he handed her over. I carried her to my car with Cody following so we didn't get hurt. I buckled her in and climbed in my car. "See you in the morning." He said kissing my cheek. I nodded and watched him walk off. I put Grace in my bed and showered and put on PJs. I climbed into bed and Grace cuddled up to me. I woke up in the morning and Grace was watching TV. I gave her a bath and got her ready. I then got dressed myself and heard a knock at the door. I opened it to find Cody with coffee and food. "I hope your coffee order hasn't changed." He said. I nodded no and led him into the kitchen. Grace came running in and her jaw dropped. She squealed and hugged Cody. He hugged her back. We sat around eating breakfast and laughing. Grace went to watch TV while we cleaned up. "Ashley, please consider going out with me again." He said. I looked at him surprised. I ran over to him kissing him. "I don't even need to consider. I love you so much Cody. I am so sorry for everything. I wish I could take it all back." I said. He smiled and kissed me back. We walked into the living room. "Grace, sweetheart, daddy is finally home." I said. She looked confused. "Grace, I am your daddy." Cody said. Grace smiled and hugged him. "I love you so much daddy." She said. "I love you too Grace." He said. We spent the rest of the day watching movies together as a family. A year later Cody proposed and I said yes. We have been married for five years. Grace is now eleven and we have a son named Carter who is five. I got pregnant on our honeymoon. I cuddled up with Cody on the couch after we put the kids to bed. "You still thinking that you want me to be your ancient history?" I asked. "I never wanted you to be. You are my constant future." He said. I kissed him and we fell asleep watching The Notebook.