Only Love Can Hurt Like This

14

Ava's pov

Christmas had come and gone and we were going into the Spring now. Chris has been away for the past 6 weeks for work and I stayed home to look after Dodger.

It was early Saturday morning, the sun beamed in my eyes as I stretched in bed. The mass of fur laying on Chris' side of the bed still fast asleep. I think Dodge missed Chris just as much as I did.

It was hard with Chris being away and not really knowing anyone in LA, days were spent mostly on the beach with Dodger or at the coffee shop with the fluffy pooch.

I yawned as I get out of bed wearing one of Chris' tshirts and a pair of fluffy socks. It wasn't warm enough yet to sleep without the fluffy socks especially when the other side of the bed was empty.

I open the bedroom door and head straight for the kitchen to make a coffee. Whilst making the coffee I hear the door to the house open, my heart drops as I realise the door has been open and I wasn't expecting any visitors. Scott would always call before coming over to ensure he never scared me when just turning up.

I hear Dodger run down the hallway before I hear his voice.

"Hey buddy! Where's mama?" Chris asks.

"Chris?!"

I run into the lounge to find Chris laying on the floor next to his luggage with Dodgers towering over him, licking and pawing for the attention of his owner.

"Hey! Leave some kisses for Mama" he laughs before getting up.

"Hi baby"

You run to Chris, jumping on him wrapping your arms and legs around him tightly. He holds you against him as he strokes your hair and kisses your cheek

"I've missed you so much!" You say

"I've missed you too baby"

Chris places you down on the couch climbing on top of you, you both lay there for a while making our before being interrupted by Dodger nudging Chris. He drops his head against your shoulder and laughs.

"Alright bub, let's go find your leash and go for a walk then"

Dodger jumps around at the thought of going a walk. You go into the bedroom, pulling on a gym set and hoody whilst Chris gives the adorable pup some attention in the other room.

You both head to the beach hand in hand, dodger is splashing in the sea.

You giggle at the wet dog, as you continue walking you realise there's someone to the left of Chris sat taking photos of you both.

"Chris... I think they're taking photos of us...". You nod towards the man sat in the sand.

"Let's give them something to talk about then".

Chris grabs your waist pulling you closer and planting his lips on yours, you wrap your arms around his neck and kiss him back. All the anxiety melts away when you're with Chris, he makes everything feel better.

After your steamy kiss you and Chris find a quiet spot by the water and watch Dodger playing with his ball in the water.

Chris nudges your shoulder and you look at him.

"We've never spoke about a future together, I want one with you..."