Love Rivalry (A Gabriel Landeskog and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Fanfiction)

Chapter 45 - Airing Grievances

Ashley's POV

The sun peered in through the curtains into my line of sight, waking me up.

I felt Ryan's arms wrapped around my bare waist.

Last night came back to me in flashes, but I was able to piece it all together.

Ryan and I had sex last night, and it was fucking incredible.

I smiled as every memory came back to me from the previous night, seeing Ryan's face when he saw me in my lingerie, to Ryan and I engaging the most beautiful act two people can share with each other.

It was nothing short of incredible.

I pulled one of the sheets off the bed and wrapped myself in it, slowly walking towards the bathroom to grab a shower.

I showered, letting the water soothe my body before stepping out, changing back into a t-shirt and my panties before heading back into the bedroom.

Ryan began to stir as I searched for some clothes in his dresser.

"I don't remember where you got those." Ryan smiled, stretching his hands over his head.

"What?" I asked, a small smile creeping on my face.

"Those clothes. Last time I saw you, you weren't wearing anything." Ryan joked, making me laugh. I walked over to the bed and lied down next to him.

"Last night was incredible." I said quietly, nuzzling into Ryan's bare side.

"Definitely the best birthday gift ever." Ryan said, kissing my forehead.

"I'm glad you enjoyed it as much as I did." I giggled, pulling Ryan in for a quick kiss. I pulled away after a moment to catch my breath.

"I am madly in love with you, Ashley Daniels. But words just don't do it justice." Ryan stated, pressing one more gentle kiss to my lips.

"Your actions are all I need, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins." I say, allowing Ryan to get out of bed and head into the shower.

I walked downstairs and into the kitchen, only to be met by Taylor and Jordan, who wore matching, shit-eating grins.

"What the hell are you two smiling about?" I ask, acting totally oblivious.

I can't believe they heard us last night. We weren't even that loud.

"Oh, nothing, Taylor just made a good joke." Jordan said, turning back towards the toaster over to check on his bagel.

"Well, what was the joke?" I question, taking a seat at the kitchen island, not wanting to hear one of them say something about what Ryan and I did last night.

"What has two eyes and moans Ryan's name for half an hour after midnight?" Taylor starts, before bursting out laughing, and Jordan shortly followed.

"Oh, my God." I groaned, covering my face with my hands. This was so embarrassing.

"You guys were NOT quiet at all!" Jordan said, trying to catch his breath from laughing so hard.

"I don't want to hear anymore!" I say, feeling horrible about myself. It's bad enough these two idiots know. They'll go tell the whole world that Ryan and I had sex.

"Were just joking around, Ash. We don't mean any of it." Taylor says, pouring himself a glass of orange juice.

"But it is still really funny!" Jordan prods again, taking his bagel out of the toaster.

"No, it's not. And if you guys say anything in front of Ryan, I'll kill both of you." I warn them, staring daggers at both of them.

"We won't. Well, I won't. I can't speak for Ebs." Taylor jokes, sitting opposite of me at the island.