You are my Fire

Chapter 6

Per was triffied. She agreed to stay in the room but that's it. She gave him back engagement ring. That hurts as fuck. That was that final thing that woke him up and he fully understood what he have done. And what's next? She finished talk with Swiss and got back into the room
"So...what now?" Sodo asked shyly.
"Now we have to get going for sound check." She said
"Yeah...I know. I meant us." He took the ring from the table and looked at it sadly. She sighted
"Try to behave." Ash thought for a moment "I will not tell them why you've been behaving like this if they ask. I know how you value your privacy. But maybe you could talk with them about it." He looked at her sharply "I also will not interfere into your interactions with them too much. I might overreacted too. I'm sorry." She said apologizing. He couldn't believe it.
"So we're good?" He asked with hope
"No, not yet. I need time."
"Och...ok." Sodo said again falling into sad mood. He hided the ring in his pocket with a sign of resignation
"Are you ready? We really need to leave now."
"Yes, we can go." Whole trip was silent. Even when they left hotel and there was a little gathering of fans, they didn't exchange single word. When they arrived, before they got out of the car, he got her hand and looked at her
"Are you ready?" He surprised her, she didn't expect that
"Yes, I'm fine. We can go." She said gently squeezing his hand. He got out first and helped her. Per didn't want to leave her so he leaned to say that he'll not go to the fans this time but she said
"I know, go. It's all fine." And she took few steps to wait for him. Per wasn't happy about it but he went to the fans. He was avoiding looking at them and phisical touch as much as he could. He said his goodbyes rather quick. They got in and started to looking for dressing room. He wanted to take her by the hand but was afraid. He was afraid that she'll refuse. Ashley was dying to feel that hand but she wasn't sure she's ready. As always she helped him to change and went to take a stroll and check everything. She went alone this time. She needed that time to think. She wanted to feel his warmth again and as much she was hurted because how he treated her, she understood that need of being left alone and need of peace and quiet. They felt comfy with each other because they both were quiet types. She sighted 'maybe I shouldn't be so harsh on him...' She checked everything and went straight into green room. When she walked in she said
"Don't mind me."
"Wait. Who are you?" Sodo asked with a smirk. She stopped and laughed
"I'm from security. I'm leaving so don't mind me." And pretended that she's walking away. Sodo reached her and turned her to face him
"I can play for you something. What would you like to hear?" He asked. It was too much. Their first meeting when they actually talked. She thought for a moment
"My Torturer." She replied
"You're drifting into dangerous waters, you know that?"
"I know. But 'Leathan' was last time. Besides, it fits." She said sinking into his arms and chest. He hesitated for a moment but he closed her in his arms feeling that maybe it's not that it's all right and it felt good again. And she felt like she's got home. Without second thought she asked
"Do you have that ring with you?" He looked at her surprised but nodded and pulled it from the pocket. She looked him in the eyes and asked
"Will you marry me?" Sodo stood there totally out of words but he automaticlly wrapped his arm on her waist and pulled her into him and kissed once again like in the beginning while he slided the ring on her finger.
"Yes. Even now, if it would be possible." He said when they finally broke the kiss "Thank you." He whispered into her ear
"I love you, but don't do that again." She said and hugged him tight again
"I won't, I promise." He said kissing top of her head
"Fine. I believe it's time to go. Don't forget your mask." Ashley got back to the reality
"It's so late? Ok, then let's go." He wrapped his arm around her waist and they left. When they reached backstage it was about time to took their places and start the gig. Ash gave him quick kiss
"You'll do great, love."
"I know. I always do."
"Adorable." Ash said. Show was great. That is until Ritchie didn't come to her with his concerned face and cell in his hand.
"You should see this." And he handed her his phone. She looked at him questioning but she took the phone. One look and she knew it's bad. It was again well known journalist, because seriously, who else? This time, it was pic of Ash waiting outside the venue, with her head down and close up at her hand where she's wearing the ring. That is, she was wearing, because at that time she wasn't. Yet. There was also a caption. She sighted. 'Paradise Lost? Ashley&Sodo - did they break up? ' It's unbelieveable.
"I hope he won't see that." She said "Don't show him that. That's what that shithead wants. If Per will find it, than he will. If not, he really don't need to see that."
"Fine. But just so you know. We...you should do something about it. It's unhealthy." Ritchie said
"I know. And I will. He just don't need to know about it. You know how he'd react. And this is not a good moment. I will take care of it."

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A/N: I've planned it differently, but it seems that Ashley is also a softie.

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