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

- Chapter 29

I can't explain how sorry I'm for not uploading for two months. I really am. But I hope you'll forgive me. Comment, I'd like to hear your thoughts! Enjoy!

Ashley's P.O.V.

Aiden has been silent for the last five minutes, his face blank, eyes focused on something behind my head, eyebrows furrowed in that cute manner of his. I was starting to get worried, he wasn't blinking and his breathing was shallow. I didn't know what to do, but I didn't regret telling him how I felt about him.

I was caught in the moment, but that didn't make it less true. I was completely and crazy in love with this stunned boy that laid next to me. I just hoped he felt the same about me or this would get kind of awkward. 

Several seconds passed and he finally came back from whatever trance he had gone to after my confession. His blue eyes penetrated deep into my soul and I could feel warmth spreading through my whole body, making me wonderfully alive. He smiled, his heart-stopping, mouth-watering smile that sent me over the edge and I felt like falling. And it was so good, so liberating and frigthening in the same moment. Like rollercoster.

"You're not going to propose now, right?" He asked with shock written all over his features but I could see through, I knew he was messing with me. And then his contagious, obnoxious laughter filled my room. That's the moment I realized how much I loved this crazy boy and  how nothing else didn't matter but his happiness.

Still I punched his shoulder because he teased me and I didn't appreciate being teased in situations like this. He became serious instantly, rubbing the spot I hit and frowned a little.

"Sorry Ash, I'm being an idiot. I wanted to be the first to tell those three words but you beat me to it. I feel the same way about you, I think that's pretty obvious. Everytime I see you it's like getting free ice-cream. When you stand close to me it feels like someone punched me and I literally can't breath. This may sound over the top, but it's true. I love you, Ashley Genevieve Hill" He finished, whispering the last sentence into my ear, causing all kind of butterflies to errupt inside my stomach. And yes, he did compare me to food. But that's Aiden for you.

"How did you find out my middle name?'' I breathed out shocked.

"You're something else Ash. Guy declares his love for you and that's how you respond? I could die this instant." He chuckled again, hugging me tightly, ruffling my hair. That's when our little ball of fur barked loudly, reminding us of its presence.

We looked at each other and burst out laughing like morons. He started tickling me and I couldn't help but think how lucky I am to have this boy come in my life when I most needed him.