A Strangers Touch

Chapter 13- Closer {Edited}

Ashton's POV;

After two days Marie could be checked out of the hospital. During those two days we've drawn really close, because we've had plenty of time to talk. We work really well together. We decide that she would go back to the her house and I would stay the nights with her in case Mitchell decided to return.

I wouldn't be missed in my house. My parents are always gone and my older brothers are always getting drunk, so I know exactly how it feels to be neglected by your older siblings. Marie was visibly shaken up by the whole situation with Mitchell.

Marie's POV;

After Ashton checked me out of the hospital I had a day before I had to go back to school. After the situation with Mitchell I'm suddenly terrified of every man or boy, making school a living hell. Ashton was sweet enough to offer to stay the nights at my house until I felt like I was safe. Of course I accepted.

Today was my first morning back at school. To be completely honest I was happy to finally feel normal and not be known as the girl who's brother beat the life out of her. Nobody at school knows what happened, and I plan to keep it that way.

Me and Ashton met at the schools main gates. We exchanged glances and passed onto school grounds.

First period went pretty well. It was Geography and World History, one of my best subjects.

At the end of the day things went pretty well. Ashton offered to drive me home, and of course I accepted.

When was arrived at home the panic of Mitchell returning struck me again. What if he was inside waiting for me? Ready to hurt me again.

"Ashton, can you go in first?" I asked giving him puppy dog eyes

"Of course." He gave me one of his award winning grins and took the keys from my hand.

As he twisted the key in the pit I felt the suspense build in my stomach. He pushed the door open and let out a gasp. I grabbed his arm,

"What??"

"Nothing," he giggled " I got you though!"

"You'd better watch your back Irwin."

He just laughed and held the door for me.

"What do you want for dinner?" I asked while opening the cabinets.

"Anything green! Spinach, salad anything."

"Wow. Okay did not expect that answer. We could make a salad and pasta?"

"Sure, that sounds great."

I finished dinner and me an Ashton sat at the counter in silence, chewing our food.

"So where should I sleep?" He asked with his mouth full of food.

"Gross! Ashton, chew and swallow!" I scrunched up my nose jokingly.

He swallowed and asked again.

"So, where am I going to sleep?"

"You can sleep in the guest room, just across the hall from mine."

"Okay."

Me and Ashton have grown pretty close lately. I mean he saved my life more than once therefore he must have some sort of feelings for me right?

Authors note;

Hello little butterflies! I felt so bad about the last chapter being so short and so per due that I gave you another today! Enjoy and stay positive!!

~Devin