Be You're Own Hero (Ahren Stringer Fanfic)

Emily's P.O.V (chapter 5)

(This is Emily. You will learn about her hair shortly XD)

One thing people quickly learn about me is that there's nothing I love more than a good book, Starbucks, and my skateboard. I went downstairs to see the whole band, except Ahren, watching a movie. I didn't want to interrupt so I quickly ran back upstairs and knocked on Ahren's door.
"Hey! I'm about to head to the book store a couple blocks down. Do you guys need or want anything?" I asked.
"No were fine. Thank you though. But oh, Em! Do you mind if I go with you?" Ahren asked me.
"Of course not. But uhm, do you skate?" I asked awkwardly. I should've explained my question first.
Ahren smiled widely. "I'll grab my board."

He met me outside in the driveway. I had put on a pair of black, ripped, skinny jeans, a flannel, and a Amity Affliction beanie. When he came outside he laughed at me. I'm assuming it was because of my beanie. We skated about three blocks and took a break at a cute little coffee shop. It's about 8pm but who needs sleep anyways. We sat down outside and I admired the beautiful sky. I'd never seen anything like this.
"What're you thinking?" He asked me.
"It's beautiful." I replied.
"I know."
I looked at him to see him looking at me with a cute smile. I blushed lightly.
"Well I'm sorry to rain on your parade but the book store is closed." He informed to me.
I frowned playfully.
"Maybe tomorrow." I smiled.
"But I know somewhere at home we can go." He mentioned.
I followed him home except this time we didn't ride. We walked, side by side, just small talking about random things.
As soon as we got home he told me to go put a swimsuit on. I blushed and admitted, "I don't own one."
He gasped playfully. "I'll be right back."
When Ahren came back he was holding a pair of boxers, a pair of swimming trunks, a Cannibal Corpse shirt, and a bottle of wine. He handed me the shirt and boxers. I blushed as I changed into the bathroom. I lied. I do own bathing suits. But the scars. They're embarrassing. It was stupid of me to do it and now I have to live with it for the rest of my life. Luckily the boxers covered most of them. The shirt and boxers were both pretty big on me but it would do. I came back outside to a shirtless Ahren, struggling to open the bottle. I blushed before popping it open for him. We climbed inside the hot tub and I immediately regretted this decision. The boxers were so big and practically pulled me to the top. When I finally gained control over them I looked over at Ahren to see him holding back laughter. I gently punched his arm. "Rude!" I added.
He looked over at me, still smiling. "You're beautiful." He remarked.
I blushed and looked down at the water. "Thank you, Ahren." And that's when I knew it. That's when I knew that this man has stole my heart. I knew that I want going to rush into this. I wanted things to play out normally. I looked him in the eyes. "I want to get to really know you." I confessed.
"Ask me anything. I'll be honest. I want to learn more about you too." He replied.
(Ahren's words will be bolded. Emily's will be italicized.)

What's your biggest pet peeve?
When people pretend to be someone they're not. I like honesty.
Have you ever been in love? I blushed.
I had a dog once. That was my only love. I started the band when I was young so I never had time for girls. Plus anyone I had a crush on, Joel hated and when Joel doesn't like someone then you know it's bad. Ahren laughed at his own remark. I found it funny how he associated love with his first pet. It was adorable. Relatable.
What's your dream? I didn't mean career wise and I think he understood that. I meant his goal from now on.
I'm living it. This is my dream. Having my best friends everyday. Now you. You're great you know that? I've barely known you a week but you're great. I blushed. My dream was to always play the drums. I do but I sing and play guitar for the band. I blushed harder.
Guitarists are hotter anyways. I glanced up at Ahren to see him blushing.
I'd like to take you on a date if that's alright. I internally screamed.
Of course I'd like to go on a date with you Ahren. I shivered as it got a little cold. He immediately noticed and got up to get me a towel. I stood up and stepped out of the tub where I was greeted by Ahren's warm body wrapping me in a towel. He hugged me one last time before whispering, "You should probably go get some sleep. You have a date tomorrow."
I smiled widely and turned around to head inside the house. I hid something, or someone, with the door on the way in. I immediately started apologizing when I realized it was Joel. He was standing in an awkward place, grinning widely. "You guys are cute." He teased. I blushed really hard before jogging upstairs to my room. I changed clothes, let down my hair, and climbed into my bed. This was home now. And home is amazing. I drifted off to sleep wonderfully for the first time in forever. Thanks to my heroes.