California Daze

Chapter 13: Reunion?

Aspen threw her cup on the ground and grabbed Chase's hand heading straight for Wesley. As she was approaching the center of the party Keaton jumped in front of her.

"Yay you came! You look amazing Aspen." Keaton eyes Chase and gives him a quick nod.  "So have a good time and don't leave without saying goodbye this time!"

"Sure thing Keaton." Aspen stepped around him and continued towards Wes. She stopped about five feet away and started dancing with Chase. It was then that she realized how bad she wanted Wes back. Watching that slut dance all over her man made her fume with rage. Aspen pulled Chase closer and started griding her anger out on him. When she looked up she caught Wesley's eyes on her. His soft brown eyes glued to her blue ones. Wes let go of the girl and walked away. Aspen could see the pain in his eyes and knew she was taking it too far. She turned around and mumbled a quick "I'll be back" to Chase and ran to where Wesley had just walked through. 

Aspen searched everywhere in the sea of people but Wes was nowhere to be found. She started walking the beach in need of fresh air and to clear her head. As she got further from the party her mind really started racing with questions. Why would Wes want to talk to me after me being such an ass towards him?  Will he forgive me? Can things ever be the same? Does he love me? With all these things running through her mind she started tearing up. She sighed to her self and mumbled "All I want is Wes back." Aspen had just stopped 100 yards from the last time she saw Wes when they fought and sat down. She sat there listening to the waves and people laughing at the party in the distances. Aspen shook those thoughts out of her head and replayed the last two months; all the late nights, parties, laughing, and having fun with Wes. It was then that she had to get him back. Aspen started to get up and head back to the party when two arms grabbed her and pulled her back. 

"Listen very carefully. Scream and I'll kill you." the voice whispered. His hand slowly covered her mouth and his other arm around her waist. The man started dragging her backwards towards the caves but Aspen for sure as hell wasn't going let him take her that easily. She started digging her heels into the ground and would wiggle as he pulled. The man tighten his grip around her waist and yanked her hard enough that they both fell to the ground. This was her chance to escape and find someone, she rolled out of the mans reach and started running towards the party again but the man somehow caught up and grabbed her hair. Aspen let out a blood curling scream but the party was too loud for anyone to hear. Aspen realized that she was in danger and no one could save her. The man knocked Aspen to her knees and grabbed her feet. As he drug Aspen towards the caves she heard another set of foot steps and a loud "HEY!" coming towards them. The man immediately panicked and releases her feet and started took off. Aspen laid there in shock and couldn't move, especially when his face looking down at her. 

"Aspen, are you ok? Are you hurt?" He asked over and over again. Aspen just laid there in disbelief.

"H-how did you find me?" she finally said sitting up.

"I was walking back to the party when I heard a scream and two figures fighting. I thought I should check it out. When I saw that guy knock you down I knew something was up and I needed to help."

"Wes... I'm so sorry. I never wanted any of this to happen." Wes held up his hand and she stopped talking. A shiver went down Aspen's spine and Wes took off his jacket and gave it to her. As she slid it on Wes took a seat beside her and pulled her into his lap. 

"Aspen, I never thought you were going to talk to me again. I've replayed everything over and over in my head and I can't stop thinking about you. That girl means nothing to mean like you do. I want you. Only you." He said kissing the top of her head. 

"Wesley. Please don't let me go."

"I won't baby, ever again. I love you Aspen."

"I love you too, Wesley."