Yes, Mom...Arrogant step-brother is totally fine! -hint the sarcasm-

- Chapter 16

Ashley's P.O.V.

I looked at him like he lost his mind, right in front of me.

''Party, really?''- I asked, letting uncertainity fill my voice. He just nodded excitedly, grinning like maniac.

''Christa's having wild party tonight. We will be more than welcomed at her house. So, what do you think?''- he asked, pulling his fingers through his hair, making it all sexy. Answer him, Ashley, don't just stare at him like some fool.

''Considering it's Christa's party, I don't think she will appreciate me coming. But yeah, you're free to go... I have book to finish anyway.''- I responded, pointing at the book that was settled in my lap. Disappointment crossed his face for a brief second, but he quickly rearranged his expression.

''No way, Ash.. I won't go without you. So I guess we'll have movie night.''- he concluded, sitting on the couch. He then tapped place next to him: ''Come seat here with me. I know you'll need me to comfort you when bad guy causes some bloody screams.''- he smiled wickedly and I shook my head in fake disapproval. 

''We so won't be watching horror.''- I announced in stern voice, that made him laugh. He really has gorgeous smile.

''Oh, I'm so so sorry, but I'm sure we will.''- he said confidently, not sounding sorry at all.'' After all, we watched that girly movie last time, now is my turn to choose. So sit.''- he ordered, smirking at my scowling face.

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I woke up in pretty uncomfortable position. And when I say uncomfortable... my head was on Aiden's shoulder, while my left arm was around his waist. He was holding my hand in his and heat was radiating from his body, making me all warm and  fuzzy  inside.

Well I guess we somehow ended falling asleep on the couch, while watching that stupid movie. I'm wondering what my Mom and Jonathan thought when they saw us like this. My neck was hurting a little from weird position and I really had urge to pee.

I wanted to get up, but I didn't know how to do so without waking Aiden up. Suddenly, Aiden stirred beside me and I froze for a moment. We were pretty close and I knew I didn't look exactly fresh and clean, unlike him. He managed to look like Greek god even in eight in the morning. Lucky bastard.

He slowly opened his eyes, letting them to adjust on morning light. He gave me heart-breaking smile: " Good morning, Ash. How did you sleep?''- he yawned, rubbing his nose. I parted my lips slightly, not finding my own tongue. His voice was deep like always, but very husky, and it alone sent chills down my spine.

''Um... good, yes... I s-should get a shower or something. See ya later!''- I said sounding like crazy person and rushed out of living room, before I let my arms to explore every inch of his toned body. ''What's wrong with me, I'm turning into some sex-obessed animal''-I thought annoyed, bitting my cheek from inside to stop frustrated screams to escape.

When I finished my morning routine I went to the kitchen for breakfast. I was starving and on the table were some delicious looking food. ''Thanks God''-I thought as my stomach growled loudly causing Aiden to smirk in his seat.

''Honey, have you slept well?''- my Mom asked, smiling a bit, obviously reffering to me sleeping basically on Aiden. Yeah, how nice of her to remind me of that. Aiden was chewing his food, with content smile on lips.

''Yeah, but I'm stiff now..''- I groaned, massaging my neck with my left hand. ''Did Sarah call? She should be here in less than an hour, right?''

''Grandma called and said that she would be here by nine, nine thirty. I set up her room and everything.. I'm glad that she will be here with us for this vacation. I really missed her.''- my Mom sighed with distant look in her eyes.

''Yeah, me too. When your friend Blake will come?''-  I asked curious but in the same time a little afraid. What if he doesn't like me? I can just suppose that he's similar to Aiden so there is the chance that  he'll enjoy teasing me.

''Like Sarah, I think. He went on some party last night, so I can just imagine his hangover this morning.''- Aiden laughed and sound of it made all of us laugh too.

''Aiden, I said but I will repeat it again, no alcohol. You're still grounded and I don't want to even hear that word, let alone see some bottle. Okay?''- Jonathan explained still smiling from Aiden's previous comment, but determination was cleared on his face.

''Yes, Dad.''- Aiden muttered. I smirked at his response and he shot me annoyed look. Haha sucker.

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I was laying on my bed, drawing some stupid flowers and hearts in my Biology notebook, when someone knocked on my doors then opened them widely. I looked at them just to be greeted with Sarah's blonde hair, that was in messy bun.

''Heeeey girl!!''- she sang cheerfully, putting me in tight hug, that almost crushed my little body. Sarah is strong, like bone-breaking strong. I managed to say:''I-I c-can't b-breath.''- which made her laugh and she just gripped tighter before releasing me.

''Aww, I missed you so much.''- I whined, giving her big kiss on cheek. Her hair was longer than the  last time I saw her, but her eyes didn't lose mischief  that she seemed to always have.

''I missed you too, honey bee.''-she rufled my hair, using my old nickname. When I was four or five, I was obsessed with yellow and black. I had my nails painted like that, wall in my room was bright yellow and of course my clothes.. that's why everyone in my family started calling me 'honey bee'. I always get a bit sad when someone mentions it, 'cause that nickname was my Dad's idea. 

''Tell me everything about that sexy beast in your living room. Like right now.''- she playfully ordered, making herself comfortable on my bed. Suddenly, I felt something ugly in the pit of my stomach. I didn't want Sarah to like Aiden... that just wasn't right.

God, am I getting jealous over Aiden again? That can't be good. Well, it won't hurt if I tell her obvious truth about him.

Aiden's P.O.V.

I was chatting on Facebook with Christa, when my Dad called me to get down and meet Sarah. Oh finally, that misterious cousin of Ashley. 

I made my way to the living room, where she was standing. I have to admit she is pretty built for a girl, but not my type at all. I didn't like when girl can kick my ass. That was more Blake's thing. He rather enjoyed when his girls were strong and confident. Well, we all have different taste.

''Aiden, this is Sarah. Sarah my step-son Aiden.''-Sarah shook my hand like man, but her features were feminine- she was really pretty in a way.

''Nice to meet you, Aiden.''She smiled politely at me, before turning to Ash's Mom with big grin : ''Where's my honey bee?''

I was confused for a moment. ''Who the hell is honey bee?''

''She's in her room... reading I guess. She was waiting for you since she woke up, she was so excited when I told her you were coming. Go see her.''- Ella ushered her out of the room and turned to us: ''When they're together, these girls are impossible. But I have to thank Sarah for bringing smile on Ashley's face.''- she finished sadly.

We stood there, not talking, when bell rang loudly, breaking our silence. ''That must be Blake''-I thought and of course, when I opened the front doors, there stood my best friend- Blake Dawson- with cocky expression, that often matched mine.

''Come in.''

We sat on the couch in the living room and Blake immediately started complaining how his head hurt from last night and how wasted he was that he barely got home. We started joking about random stuff when Ashley and Sarah came in, with goofy smiles.

''Well, well, well are my eyes wrong or I see one and only Blake Dawson?''