"Do you ever think about your future?" Ashton asks, catching me off guard.
We had been lazy all morning, snuggling in the confines of my bed, my legs wrapped around him and his arms wrapped around me. We had woken up only minutes before, Ashton placing little kisses on my face causing us to get into a little situation. But then after that he didn't stop staring at me and that's when he asked.
"M-My future? Uh..." I stutter out of confusion, turning my head so I look up to the ceiling. "No, not really... You?" I ask, turning back to him, watching as he stares at me deeply, his finger tips ghosting over the skin on my jaw. He was in deep thought, I knew that much.
"Yeah, for awhile now too..." He says and I can't help but gulp. Ashton was never not intimidating, always making me feel small - smaller compared to him. Physically and mentally.
"What exactly... Have you been thinking about?" I ask, my fingers fumbling with one another, my eyes landing on them as I play with the promise ring Ashton gave me for my birthday.
I always wore it. No questions asked, ever since he gave it to me I didn't think twice about taking it off. It was permenant.
Ashton looks towards my fingers too, grasping my hand lightly to stare at my ring finger, his thumb rubbing over the shiny ring.
"Been thinking about us. And how I'm excited to start a new chapter in our lives." He says and my eyes flicker to his, but he's too focused on the ring on my finger.
"That chapter being?" I ask, my heart beating faster, was he hinting at marriage? Was I ready for marriage? No. But knowing it was with Ashton - it didn't seem too bad. But still... Marriage.
"Maybe moving in together... Into a house though. And maybe getting hitched. I don't know." Ashton says with a smile on his face, excitement behind those green irises.
Moving in together? Into a house? That seemed great, I'm at this age and point in my life where I think I need to settle down, not in a form of relationship but in a sense of stability - other than from Ashton.
Hitched though? Marriage? Is that what I wanted right now? Sure, it wouldn't really change much. I'd still love Ashton and we'd still be the same except my last name... I think it's too soon.
"I don't mind moving in together." I reply, grasping his hand, entwining our fingers together.
"Really? Are you sure?" Ashton asks almost in disbelief.
"Yeah, we've practically done it before and you've been here for awhile - not much of a difference." I smile at him, squeezing his hand to show him I'm okay with it.
"That's great to hear, honestly. Once these fuckers come off, we have so much to do. I promise, I'm going to spoil the hell out of you, baby. God, I love you." Ashton gushes, placing his hand on my cheek as he continuously kisses my lips. I can't help but blush at his words.
"That's not necessary-"
"Not necessary? You've been great help with me, you agreed to moving in together, your the love of my life and I'm going to get you anything and everything you wish for." Ashton says, staring into my eyes, his hand caressing my cheek.
"That's sweet..." I reply shyly under his stare. Ashton grins at me, attaching his lips to mine.
"I'm guessing that's a no on getting married huh?" He asks pulling away from me, a small smirk on his lips.
My face reddens deeper, "I just think it's a bit too soon. One step at a time right?" I say with slight conviction in my voice.
Ashton raises a brow, a determined look on his face. "You bet, one step... At a time." His kisses me again, and I can't help but chuckle into it, causing Ashton to pull away and peck my nose.
"I love you."
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SUPER short chapter but if I happen to go MIA for two to three weeks just know it's for school, I have to write a 50 page screenplay so I'm trying to focus on that! I hope I don't go MIA but if I happen to just know it's only temporary! Love you guys!
