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Chapter 13- Cubian suprise

(Ashleys POV)

We were headed to Melbourne. Luke and I together, going to see my dad for a day. This was perfect. I needed to get away from mum and Jeff after all, they were being quite a bit rude. I thought to myself 'Ashley you're being a brat' and 'You're being over dramatic' but, then I thought what if mum and Jeff decide to never let Luke come sleep over with Mike like he does usualy anyway. I am not looking to have sex anytime soon. I mean, I really do love him but, i'm just not ready for all of that yet.

We finally arrived at my dads house. I was absolutely exhausted I can only imagine how Luke feels after driving, at least I took a nap.

I knocked on the door rapidly hoping my dad would answer. Instead, a tall, white man in boxers opened the door rubbing his eyes. "Oi kids, you know it's late out we don't want anything go back home" He says in a whiny tone. "I'm sorry, who are you?" I ask confused on who this man was, i've never seen him in my life. "I'm Gavin, I live here" I am close to responding when my dad pops out from behind the door.

"Ashley? What are you doing here sweety?" He asks me confused, but engulfs me into a huge hug anyways. "Well, I told you that mum doesn't want Luke to date me so, we're here for the night. I hope you don't mind. We can go back if there isn't any space or anything like that." I cross my fingers behind my back hoping he'll let me stay. "Of course you can stay here Ash." He drapes one hand on my shoulder and walks me inside his small, yet comftorable home.

He gives me and Luke a cup of tea while Gavin goes back in his room to sleep. I feel quite rude, but I am in need of somewhere to stay. "So, who is that Gavin guy?" I ask quietly when he shuts his room door. "He's in my platoon. They make two guys from each platoon share a temporary home somewhere around everywhere. They just thought what better place to put Gavin and I then in good old Melbourne." I take another sip of my tea and listen to all of my dad's wonderful stories about his underwater work in Cuba.

It's fasinating really. The struggles he goes through for our country. It's amazing and brave. That's one reason my dad's my superhero.

Luke and I get tired so my dad blows up an air mattress for us on the floor. I love how trust worthy my dad is of us. Mum would make Luke move the mattress across the room while I slept on the sofa.

I change into my pajamas, my light pink and white pajama pants and my light pink tank. I braid my hair so, it's curly for tomorrow. I cringe at the word tomorrow. Tomorrow is Monday, it's time for me to go and I have to leave my dad. It sucks more than anything but, maybe something good will come out of tomorrow.

Luke grabs my hand and pulls something out of the backpack he was carrying.

It was a little bag at a store we stopped by on the way up here. I didn't even think he bought anything honestly.

He gave it to me to open which threw me off guard.

"What is this?" I ask opening it. I gasp when I open it to a two piece necklace both halves read Partners In Crime

"Luke oh my gosh! I love this so so much" I squeal then hug him tight.

Luke and I crawl onto the air mattress and I kiss him good night. He kisses back and throws his arm around my stomach. His body connects with mine perfectly, creating a big exsplotion of ultimate cuddling. Cuddling is my favourite thing about relationships.

I fall asleep to Luke kissing the back of my neck and holding on to my hand.

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I wake up the next morning feeling pretty good. Maybe today won't be a major blowout as I thought it would. I wasn't even mad at mum for not accepting I love Luke anymore. I just sorta wanted to go home.