My Last Breath

Chapter 15- saying goodbye hurts

Yawning, I hop in the black Ford, say hi to my brother and lean back in the seat. Leaving campus, he asks "so you excited to see me leave?"
Shrugging, I try and shut him out, but all I can think of is not seeing Bruce again. It's just killing me to know that my best friend is leaving me. But that's life. Looking out the window, I see my neighborhood and glance at the time, "3:40." Pulling up into our driveway, we get out and march inside. Plopping down on the couch, Mitchell runs upstairs  as I turn on the TV. Watching Arrow, I notice my mom walking through the door "oh hey mom."

"Hi sweetie, what are you doing?"
   Yawning "arrow," she smiles and sits down with me "I swear Ashely, you suck me into these shows." I chuckle, "and that's bad I assume?" She shakes her head "no, not really."
Nodding, she smiles "I can't  believe my son is graduating today, it feels like he's still a baby." Rolling my eyes, I get up and walk upstairs. "I just can't wait till I graduate, I'm ready to get out of this prison," I mumble under my breath. Opening my brothers door, I see him putting on his black tie for his suit, and slightly smile. Not noticing me, he combs his brown hair and jumps when I hug him. "Jesus Ash, you scared me," he laughs. Looking sorry, he embraces me "I know your sad, but.. I'll still come visit you for breaks and stuff."
Craning my neck to look at him, I tilt my head "promise Mitch?"
  He kisses my forehead "I promise, now go get ready." Turning to walk out, he adjusts his tie and winks at me with those blue eyes. Smiling, I walk to my room and take off my uniform while listening to music. I decide to pick a simple, red dress with black heels. Putting on black leggings underneath, I add a black leather jacket and do my makeup. It apply it and fluff my hair a little, leaving it down.
I stay in my room for what seems forever until the clock hits "4:30."
  "Ashely, it's time to go!" Yells my mom.
"Coming!"
Running downstairs, I hear my mom gasp "oh Ashely, you look beautiful." Blushing, I look around for my dad, "where's Mitch and dad?"
  "Already at school, let's go if we want to make it," motioning me toward the door. Grabbing her keys, we get in the car and pull out. "So, is there someone you want to impress?"
  Eyes widening, I shake my head slowly "no mother, I'm just dressed like this." Shrugging, she continues to drive until we reach school. Jesse texts me "I'm here, where are you?"
  "Pulling up to school right now," I respond back.

He says okay and puts his phone down next to the chairs as he kisses Carter. "When are we going to tell her Jess, I can't hurt my best friend any longer," she pouts. He smirks "she'll find out eventually I guess, but for now let's just focus on us." He pulls her head toward him and makes out as she puts a hand on his knee. Grinning, he grabs her hand and leads her to a vacant spot.

   Pulling into a empty space, I step out and my mom holds my shoulders "be excited for your brother today Ash. I know you'll miss him, but at least congratulate him okay?" Kissing my cheek, she walks in and I follow a few seconds after. Saying hi to my dad, I go and find Mitchell to hang out with him. He seems pleased and I talk with his girlfriend a little. Glancing at Bruce, he smiles in my direction, but I sigh and go find Jesse. Wanting him to sit with me, I text him and hear a ding.

   Dropping his phone, he kisses Carter and she pulls him closer. Rubbing his arm, he tugs her ear and she moans. Fingers in each other's hair, he tugs at her shirt and she slowly removes it. Pulling her close, she could feel his bulge in his pants and grins "I love you so much baby." He kisses down her chest, "I love you more. I'm never letting Ashely come between us again." Leaning her head back, he leaves a trail of kisses down her neck and leaves a hickey. Giggling, he removes his shirt and she kisses across his chest.

     Wondering what's taking Jesse so long, I start to walk around to see if he's anywhere. Hearing soft moaning, I chuckle "ah young love, isn't it great, that's me and Jesse right there." Figuring it was some new couple, I keep exploring and I text him "I know you're here babe, where are you?" Shrugging, I hear the ceremony begin and start to walk over there.  Passing the couple, I stop and walk back slowly. Thinking "that couldn't be, could it?" I gasp. Looking at him, I see who he's with and walk away fast. My heart broke that day, as a single tear glided down my cheek. Wanting somebody who's with someone else, you try and be happy; but on the inside.. You're a freaking mess.