come back // l.h. + a.i.

03. i love you

a/n: i know it's still a little confusing but you'll eventually find out what's going on..........at the end of the story hahahahaha ok
but read this chapter so it would make sense a little ehe :)

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-luke-
i opened the closet and a pile of nothing but black, white, red, and grey shirts were hanging inside. most of them were ashton's.
i randomly pulled one of the garments and instantly wore it, realizing it was one of his favorite shirts; the black ac/dc shirt he got at rockabilia.
i put on a pair of skinny jeans and my all-black chucks as finishing touches before grabbing my wallet, phone, and keys.
i stepped out of the porch, squinting at the direct ray of sunlight on my face. it felt so uncanny to come outside again ever since my final goodbye to ashton.
i breathed in the cool 8am breeze as i started my pace and walked on my way.
it didn't take that long, like only about 10-15 minutes (including a stop-by at the flower shop) before i reached my destination.
before entering, i read the sign on the entrance gate: and i shall dwell into the heavens of eternal life forever.
i've always done that every time i've taken a visit. it would always remind me that ashton's in a better place now.
i finally entered the gate, walking up to where ashton was laid to rest. i have memorized the directions too clearly.
as soon as i was there, i smiled, crouching down to sit on the patch of grass in front of the cold marble stone with a too familiar name engraved on it.
"hi, baby." i casually greeted. "i brought you flowers." i added, setting down a bouquet of white roses on the headstone. "i miss you way too much. it's only been a month, baby. i can't seem to find the way to move on. i guess i never will." i let out a shaky sigh. "hey, ash. i know you're listening so if you're here, please, let me know. i don't know how you would do it but please let me feel your presence. baby, please." i pleaded, hoping to feel ashton's presence.
he didn't fail me.
i closed my eyes with tears dripping from them as i felt a cold touch on my shoulder and face. it was never too creepy for me. he's with me. ashton's with me.
"thank you, ash." i whispered in the air, trying to converse with ashton.
"i love you." i heard a voice lingering into my ear, sending chills down my spine.
i didn't care if it was really ashton or was just my imagination.
"i love you, too." i replied all too softly, a smile on my face and a sting in my heart.

-ashton-
oh, luke. still the most beautiful boy as he always was.
i can't help myself but take in his features; his eyes, nose, lips, everything.
i forced a smile even though tears were already forming in the corners of my eyes. i placed my hand on his shoulder, the other one cupping his cheek. i leaned into his ear and whisper the three words i always tell him; i love you.

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a/n: ok so now you know what's going on, erm, somehow...
anw, does this make you sad? ok same :'---((((
aye pls dont forget to vote and comment thank you and ilysm

AND HAPPY 4 YEARS 5SOS OMG I AM SO EMO RN THAT I ALREADY HAVE A BOX OF TISSUES WITH ME I AM SO PROUD OF WHAT THESE BOYS HAVE ACHIEVED I JUST