The Spotlight

Chapter 5

Ashley's POV :
I think of why Sam would have come over. He looked a little upset when he saw Hunter. We arrive at the café and I see Hunter head towards a booth in the back corner. A couple moments later, the waitress comes and takes our order. It didn't take long for her to bring our food. While Hunter and I ate, he decided to bring up the CMA Awards. "Hey, did ya know you where on the jumbotron?" Hunter says with a smile. I feel my face getting warm, I didn't know I was on the jumbotron. "I was? When?" I ask. "After Sam sang his new song, when he came back and sat with you." Hunter said. "Oh" I respond awkwardly. "Hey, if you don't mind me asking, is there anything going on between you and Sam?" Hunter ask and I know I look like a tomato now from blushing. "Uh, what do you mean by that?" I asked, though I knew exactly what he meant. "Never mind..." Hunter says as the waitress places the check on the table.

Hunter's POV:
I saw the look on Ashley's face. She clearly didn't want to answer the question. We sat in an awkward silence until we got back to the car. I turned on the radio and Tear Drops On My Guitar by Taylor Swift was playing. I looked over at Ashley as she sang along.

I pulled into the parking lot outside Ashley's apartment. "I had a great time tonight, Hunter." Ashley says with a smile as she gets out the car. Ashley starts walking towards the door to the building and I feel a feeling in my stomach.

Without thinking, I open the car door and get out. "ASHLEY! WAIT!" I shout and she turns around. I start walking towards her. "I was wondering if maybe we could do this again sometime?" I ask, feeling the butterflies flutter around in my stomach. "Of course! I'm free next Sunday, if that's convenient for you." "Cool!! Call it a date!" As soon as I say that I am regretting my choice of words. "Ok, see you then!" Ashley says as she turns and walks inside.