Bright Eyes

Bright Eyes - 9

I sat in the car as Ashton drove, there was a buzz of electricity in the air and I knew it was because of Ashton. I sneezed involuntarily and shivered. Oh, I hated getting colds. They were Mother Nature’s way of torturing people. Without a word, Ashton reached behind him and handed me a sweatshirt.  It was a pure black sweatshirt with white hoodie strings. I quickly pulled it on and hugged myself to get warm.  It smelled just like him; warm, inviting and there was a touch of aftershave and cologne. I breathed in the scent so I could remember it forever.

“What time is it?” I asked in a small voice, not knowing if it was okay to speak. Ashton’s eyes flickered to the dashboard.

“4:34.” He answered without looking at me. I relaxed a little and leaned back in my seat. My parents probably weren’t home. I’ll just say I was at the library. Then another thought crossed my mind and I shot up.

“Ashton, What about my car?” I asked.

“Parked in your driveway. I have thought of everything.” He replied and I nodded with a thank you. I once again leaned back in my seat and got comfortable. Pretty soon, I was dozing off and the last thing I remembered was the scent of Ashton and the long road ahead of us.

Ashton’s P.O.V

I finally allowed myself to glance at her direction and my heart fluttered when I saw her sleeping. Melody’s red hair was curling because of the rain and it looked beautiful. The rain had changed her scent a tiny bit to make her smell like pine and forest; it was intoxicating. Her eyelashes lay softly on her cheek like butterfly wings. They were so long and thick. The cold was making her skin turn paler than she already was, if that was possible which made her lips turn a bright red colour. I sighed; her lips. I stared at her lips for a long time. They were a tiny bit swollen and I wondered if she had noticed that. I wanted to stop the car right then and there, wake her up and take her into the backseat but I knew that was inappropriate. We had all of eternity for that.

 I thought about everything she said to me. I admit making that joke was a really stupid idea but at the same time, I didn’t regret it. I got to kiss her because of t. It was because of that joke, she told me she cared for me and that she wanted to be with me. And for that, I would never regret that joke, even if it had upset her beyond reason. She was terribly cute when she got angry. Her cheeks would turn bright red and she would press her lips into a fine line and set her eyes into I – will – kill – you mode. It made me want to kiss her but she was angry and would only try to stab me or something. I loved her so much and it was overflowing out of my heart. There was no more room for it in my body but there was more forming. Being around her made me feel good and strong; like I could take on anything. I knew there was a reason behind soul mates and this was it. Now that I had her, I wouldn’t be able to imagine life without her. I would rather die than lose her…even though technically, I was already dead. Well, you know what I mean. 

I looked over at her one more time and smiled. That was the most perfect first kiss I have ever had and she beat every other girl I have been with at kissing. I knew that was her first kiss and it amazed me to know end. How did she know what she was doing? It was like she was giving me all of her and none of her at the same time. Her kiss was soft and lingering with love and it left me wanting more. She was a better kisser than all the sluts I have been with and for some reason, I didn’t find it strange.  And when she licked my lip and teased me like that, I literally went crazy. The vampire in me was threatening to come out and make love to her on the forest floor but the more conscious side of me fought those feelings because I knew she wouldn’t like it. That’s why I had to get away and give myself room to breathe, even though technically, I didn’t need air. I shook my head at the memory. She was driving me wild and for some reason, I didn’t mind at all.  I knew I was going to have to control myself around her. I was okay before because I didn’t know what was missing but now that I knew the heaven that was her touch, I would have to control every move I made.

Melody’s P.O.V

I woke up to the sound of Ashton’s car coming to a stop. I yawned and rubbed my eyes.

“What time is it?” I asked.

“5:15” Ashton’s quiet voice replied. I turned to him strangely. Why was he being so quiet? I gave him a sideways glance and saw his hands were wrapped tightly around the steering wheel. His knuckles were paper white. I got out of the car and so did he. Other than Aston’s and my car, my drive way was empty so I knew my parents weren’t home.

“Want to come in?” I asked him when we reached the door. I saw his whole body tense up and he looked down at his feet.

“Uh, no, um, Mel, I don’t think that would be a good idea.” He said and kicked at wood below his feet, lightly.

“Why not?” I asked and looked at him but he didn’t look back at me.

“No reason, I have things to do.” He replied and before I could say another word, he was driving off. I let myself into my house and walked into the kitchen. Why was Ashton acting like that? How perfect. I scared him off. Now, he’ll never want to speak to me again. I looked over at the fridge to see a note.

Dear Mel,

We’ve had to leave for an urgent business meeting. We are really sorry for the short notice but it is something we have to take care of. We left money on the kitchen table for food and other necessities for the 2 weeks that we will be away. If you need us, don’t hesitate to call us!

Lots of love,

Mom and Dad.

I sighed and opened the fridge door for some juice. I didn’t mind my parents being gone. They called a few times a week to make sure I was okay so they were never the absent parent. I walked up to my room and saw that my backpack was sitting neatly at the foot of my table and I smiled at the thought of Ashton but then the smile dropped. He was being so strange. I didn’t know what I did. Maybe it was the kiss. Maybe I was a bad kisser! Of course that was it! I hadn’t kissed anybody before and maybe he could tell. But then what about his eyes? Why did they turn red like that? I shook the thought from my head and grabbed my back pack to finish my homework. It was going to be a long night.