My Friend Justin

Chapter Ten

CHAPTER TEN <3

He looks into my eyes.

“Listen, Ashleigh. We've been going out for a couple of weeks now and I think i've developed really big feelings for you. I...love you.” He lowers his head, his lips clash with mine. Fireworks go off in my head, a deep, fiery passion racing through my veins. He holds on to my hair softly, I can feel his fingers. I close my eyes, letting the feeling rush over me. After a few minutes, we release eachother, a bit out of breath. Austin looks up at me, his smile causing a sudden rush of butterflies all over again. He grabs hold of my hands, caressing my palms.

“You're beautiful, Ash. I do love you”

“I love you t-”

BLEEEP BLEEEP BLEEEP.

Are you actually kidding me.

BLEEP BLEEP BLEEEEEEP

UGH. I hit the alarm clock with such force, it almost whimpers. It was all a dream. It's only Saturday. I haven't even been out on a date with Austin yet, let alone needing to have the “I love you.” talk. But then I remember where I'm going today, feeling instantly better.

My suitcase has been left open, a pile of clothes bulging out of it. I packed it last night, with the help of Carla and Jade. They are my fashion gurus. They chucked out the stuff that was apparently “Sooo last season.” and kept the new stuff I bought the other day. I also decided to wear skinny jeans, converse, a regular t-shirt and a hoodie. Oh, and of course Justin's hat he gave me. OH. And my best friend bracelet. I zipped all my other clothes up. I stared at the bag for a while, wondering if I should of taken so many. But then I shrugged. It's fine, girls can have as many clothes as they want. I lumber down the stairs, hauling the heavy bag over my shoulder. I almost fall down the stairs, doing that quick heart-beat terror gasp that you do when you think you're going to die. Luckily, my mom isn't around to see, so I straighten myself up and continue my trek down the hallway, before dumping it by the door. I look at the clock.

8.00am.

I'm not meeting JB until 12.00pm. This is going to be a long 4 hours.

“Hey, you up yet?(;” Austin had texted me.

“Helloo. Yes I am:D Why?:) x”

“..just wondering(;”

“..okay:) x”

Hmm. That's a bit weird. I sit at the kitchen table.

“MOM?” I shout. I'm welcomed with silence. She's probably already gone to work already.

Okay. So i've woken up about 20 minutes ago and i'm already bored. I grab an apple out of the fruit bowl and bite into it. Out of sheer boredom. I twiddled my thumbs until I head a knock at the door.

Justin's here already? I doubt he'd even be up yet. I creep slowly towards the door, trying to acknowledge all the weapons I could use around me, if this person turned out to be a rapist/murderer/both. (which is highly unlikely since it's broad daylight, and I like in a safe area. But whatever.)

I open the door to reveal Austin, looking a bit sheepish and holding a withered daisy. He takes off his hat to sort out his hair, shifting from one foot to the other awkwardly. I almost giggle at how cute he looks.

“Uh hi. I know we were meant to be meeting up after and whatever, but I was starting to miss you. I knew you were gunna be gone all week and you weren't going till 12 so yeah.” he mumbles. He holds out the daisy, before looking at it and pulling it back. “Okay, um, I swear that was alive when I bought it.” His cheeks turn red.