I stand up off of the grass and brush my legs off with a few swipes of my hands. Ashton leans down and kisses the top of my head, his dirty blonde hair falling down into my eyes.
I look up into Ashton's eyes and smile, knowing he'd protect me with every chance he would have. Given the chance, he would most likely risk his own life for mine.
He offers me a hand and leads me out from under the tree to Destiny. The familiar red car shone bright in the sunlight. I walk up to the passenger door and climb in, while Ashton walks over to the drivers side and gets in. He reaches into his pocket and digs around for his keys. After a few moments he pulls them out, puts them into the ignition and turns the key. Destiny roars to life and settles to a steady purr as Ash started to back out of the parking space.
The sun pierced my eyes as we backed out.
Goddamn this light hurts, I think as I pull the visor down.
"So, where exactly are we going again?"
Ashton looks over at me and takes a hold of my hand.
"We're going to Michael's. I'm not sure if I want you in there when we get there. Would you mind waiting in the car?"
I nod, using my free hand to scratch at a spot of dirt on my newly washed jeans.
I feel the car make a right, and the sun light goes away, so I put the visor back up.
When I put the visor up I see a large house straight ahead.
A roundabout drive way with a fountain in the center. The house looks to be three stories, the exterior a creme color with a dark brown door, and a two car garage.
On the roundabout in front of the house there are two black cars parked, Destiny out shining the other two.
We pull in behind the last black car and I continue to admire the house. Ashton shifts Destiny into park and kisses the top of my hand.
"I should only be gone a few minutes. Stay here baby, okay?"
I look into his eyes, knowing he means well.
"Of course. Take your time. Make sure everything is okay."
Ashton nods. He reaches forward and lightly pulls my head close so he can kiss my forehead. I take in the affection and smile supportively as he climbs out and locks the door behind him.
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10 minutes...
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15 minutes...
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20...
Fuck it, I'm going in.
I unbuckle my seat belt and unlock my door. I step out into the sun and pull the sleeves of my sweater down as I quietly shut the door behind me.
I walk on a red stone path to the front door, small plants on both sides of the path, with a large topiary on both sides of the door. I look up when I get to the door and I see a man wearing a light blue cotton t-shirt, and black jeans blocking my way.
He too, has dirty blonde hair like Ashton, but he has his cut short and slightly spiked in the front, and a ring going through his lip. He looks at me, confused at first.
"You are?"
I slightly begin to panic, pulling on the hem of my sleeves.
"L-lake. I'm with Ashton. We're kind of a thing."
