summer camp// a.i.

phone calls and cuddling

I woke up so confused. I had no clue where I was. All I knew was that my head hurt like hell and i was in someone else's bed.

I hadn't even noticed that there was someone sitting next to me on the floor, but my head hurt to much to look over to see who it was. I tried any way, but failed and winced in pain.

"Mmmmmm...", was the only thing that came out.

The person next to me stood up instantly and came to the other side of the bed, where it was much easier for me to see them.

Ashton.

He looked like he hadn't gotten any sleep what so ever and his hair was a mess and covering his eyes.

"Ken! You're awake! Oh my god I thought we lost you!", he said, tears brimming his eyes.

"Wha..What happened last n-night. Where am I?" I needed answers, and I needed them now.

"You're in my cabin in my bed. There's no way to put this without scaring you, so I'm just going to say it. You were attacked. I heard you screaming my name and came running towards you as fast as  could. I got there and saw him punch you in the face, and you going silent." He took a minuet to choke back the tears. "I had no clue who he was, but I knew that anyone who would hurt you is no friend of mine, so I grabbed him. He tried to get lose, but I wouldn't let him go. I turned him around and punched him as hard as I could. He ran away after that. When he came into the light I saw who it was. It was Luke, Ken."

My whole body went numb after that. My mind filled with questions that would remain unanswered. By this point, both Ashton and I were full on crying.

"I brought you back here. I needed to make sure that you were safe, so I put you in my bed and waited here until you woke up."

"Ash... I don't know what to say."

"Then don't say anything Ken. Get some rest. I'll be here when you wake up."

Wow. It was only the 3rd day of camp and already so much has happened. This was surely going to be a summer I will never forget.

"Ash..."

"Yeah Ken?"

"Will you lie with me? I feel safe with you."

"Of course." He climbed in next to me, wrapping an arm around my waist and kissing my forehead.

"I will do anything to keep you safe."

That was the last thing I heard before I drifted to sleep in Ashton's arms.

***

I woke up a few hours later with Ashton's arm still around me. He was already awake.

"How are you feeling?", asked Ashton.

"Like someone punched me in the face."

"Well trust me. You are still as beautiful as the first time I saw you."

I could feel my cheeks heat up. God the things this boy does to me.

With all of the stuff going on lately, I've completely forgotten to call my mom and tell her how things are at the camp.

"Ash I'm going to go call my mom."

"Okay. But I'm coming with. I don't want anything happening to you."

The way he says things just makes my heart race.

"Well I was going to ask you to come anyways doofus."

Before we went down to the office where the camp phone was, I decided to get up and make sure I look somewhat presentable. I looked down to see that I was wearing one of Ashton's shirts what was more like a dress on me and I smiled, but that was when I saw it. I looked in the mirror and my face was bruised all around my eye and cheek bone. Not to the point where it was unbearable, but it was still at the point where people would as questions. 

"Ash, can we make a stop at my cabin before we go?"

"Sure. Anything you need."

We walked out of his cabin and took the short walk to mine. I just needed to try to cover up the bruising a bit so that no one would get worried when they looked at me or thought that Ashton did anything to hurt me. I got out my concealer and did the best that I could to cover up. It wasn't the best job but it will do.

I walked out of the bathroom and over to Ashton, who was sitting on my bed.

"Okay Ash, I'm kicking you out for a minuet so I can change."

"Alright, but will you keep my shirt on? I like seeing you in my clothes."

"Hmmmmmm...... okay."

I put on a pair of running shorts, seeming as I didn't really feel like going or doing anything today, and slipped on my flip flops.

***

When we got to the office, there was a wait to use the phone because someone was already on it. I didn't mind though. After a minuet or two, someone came through the door, hanging up the phone. I would recognize that blonde hair and tall body anywhere. It was Luke.

Ashton just gave him a death glare, and so did I. Ash grabbed my hand when Luke turned to me. Luke had bruising on his face much like mine, but his was worse. His nose was bruised and red as well, probably from blood. 

"Hey sweet cheeks.", said Luke. 

By this point, Ashton was furious and about to go for a round two, but I stopped him before he could go any further. Luke just turned around and went the other direction.

"Ash. Ash look at me."

I pulled his face down to mine and kissed him.

"It's okay. I'm right here. Just focus on me."

He leaned down and kissed me passionately, our lips moving in sync, not caring who was watching.

I walked over to the phone and dialed mom's number.

"Hey mom!"

"Yeah camps been awesome so far!"

"I know, I know. You were right."

"Boys? Uh... yeah. You could say that." I winked at Ashton who just stood there and smiled like a fool.

"Okay mom I got to go. I love you.", I said and hung up the phone.

I decided not to tell her about the accident because I didn't want her to worry about anything.

***

We didn't see Luke the entire day after our little run-in this morning. Probably because Ash and I spent it cuddling in my bed and talking, only getting up to go to lunch and dinner.

There was no other way I would have it right now.

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I decided to do one more chapter tonight because why not.

Sorry this chapters kind of all over the place lol.

Sleep tight Lovelies<3