Finn left half an hour ago to get ready for “our exciting day in L.A.” I step out of the shower shaking, not yet recovered from my early morning sex with Finn. My fingers won’t keep still as I stare at myself in the mirror. I compare my reflection to what I saw this morning. Finn’s tan, fit, nude body is perfect. And mine is far from perfect. I don’t know what he sees in me exactly.
I start to comb my hair, walking from the bathroom to my bedroom. I search through my closet and find a pair of yoga pants and a loose fitting, tie-dye shirt. I take the bottom of my shirt and wrap it into a knot on the side of my body, showing off my belly button and some of my stomach.
I sit at my desk and look closely in the mirror as I apply my makeup. Like always I only apply a small amount, not wanting to cake my face in an unattractive mess. I blow dry my hair before pulling it back into a ponytail. A few curled strands hang around my face when I stand up and walk out of my bedroom.
The rest of the house is still empty, and I’m worried about Katie. Why hasn’t anyone called me to give an update? I check my phone for the hundredth time today. I finally give in and dial my Aunt Carrie’s phone number. While it’s ringing, I grab a banana from the kitchen and start to peel it.
“Hello?” my Aunt sounds exhausted.
“Hey, how are things going over there? Did you get my note?”
“What? Oh. Yeah, I read your note. And everything is fine over here. Doctors and nurses have been in and out all day.”
“You sound really tired, Carrie. It wouldn’t hurt to come home and rest for a bit,” I lean against the fridge and eat my banana.
“I can’t leave her here, Ash. You know that,” she sighs heavily, “What have you been up to? Where are you?”
“I’m at the house, actually. I stayed here last night…”
“With Jack?” my Aunt cuts me off.
“Jack?” I sound angrier than I mean to, “No.”
“Did something happen between you and him?” she asks me.
I clench my teeth and wonder if I should tell her everything that happened last night.
“And does it have anything to do with you being in the hospital?” my Aunt adds.
“How do you know I was in the hospital?” I tilt my head to the side in curiosity.
“I saw you! With one of those boys… I assumed it was Jack, but it could have been Finn. I don’t see that much of a difference, to be honest.”
“Well… why didn’t you say something? I didn’t see you.”
“I had a breakdown in the lobby,” she admits, completely emotionless, “And I didn’t have the energy to chase after you and ask why you had that bandage wrapped around your head. You obviously wanted to get out of there.”
“Awe Carrie, I’m so sorry. I can’t believe I didn’t see you. And I just fell and hit my head last night, no big deal. I’m fine now.”
“I’m glad you’re okay sweetie,” she pauses, “I’m so sorry that all of this is happening.”
“Why are you apologizing? None of this is your fault.”
She sighs again, “I know… but I feel bad. This is ruining your vacation. You came all the way out here to spend time with us, and we can’t leave this hospital. It’s so sad.”
“Don’t worry about it, Carrie. I’m actually having a lot of fun.”
She takes a long break from the conversation. In the background I hear some light conversation. I think a nurse walked in and is talking to my Aunt right now. I toss my half eaten banana in the trash and fold my arms across my chest. The sunlight beams through the window, cloaking my skin with warmth.
“Hello? Ashley?” her voice appears again.
“Hey, I’m still here.”
“Sorry about that. Anyways… are you screwing those twins?”
My eyes widen and the air becomes thin. I start to shake even more noticeably and I don’t know what to say.
“Um… Uh. Why would you ask me that?” I respond idiotically.
“No reason in particular, I just had a feeling. You’ve been spending a lot of time with them.”
I bite my lip and stare at the ground, “Yeah… I’ve sort of been a slut, okay? Don’t say anything to my parents.”
“Why would I tell your parents? You’re a big girl who can make her own decisions. I just hope they’re safe decisions.”
I start to feel uneasy when I think about the unprotected sex I’ve had with the twins. Face-palm. But how am I expected to deny their advances just because I don’t have a condom? I roll my eyes at my own thoughts. I’m so stupid.
“I know, Aunt Carrie. I know.”
“So… both of them?” she starts to laugh.
I can’t help but chuckle, “Yes both of them. But that’s behind me, now. I’m with Finn.”
“Oh you made a choice!”
I smile when I remember Finn’s strong hold around my weak body, telling me that I belonged to him. It felt so right. I close my eyes and see that look he gave me after sex… that look of dominance and lust. I almost melt right where I’m standing.
I shake myself out of my daydreaming, “Yeah, I chose Finn.”
“He’s such a little cutie. I approve, Ash.”
Finn is so much more than a cutie. I start to feel overheated the more I think back on my experiences with him.
“I’m glad I have your approval, but I have to go. Call me if anything happens, okay?”
“Sure thing.”
I end the phone call and take a deep breath. I don’t know what has gotten into me lately. The doorbell rings and I can feel my heart start to pound against the inside of my chest. I rush to open the door. Finn looks dashing in a thin, maroon colored sweater and dark jeans. His brown hair is pushed back and I can’t pull my eyes away from his cheekbones.
“Ready to go, babe?” his smile is dazzling.
“Yeah,” I grab my small brown purse and sling it over my shoulder.
He takes my hand and leads me to his car. When we’re sitting next to each other, I realize how good he smells. I giggle, knowing that Finn put on cologne to impress me. He taps his fingers against the steering wheel and I can tell that he’s nervous… how adorable.
“Hey Finn?”
He raises his eyebrows and glances over at me, “Yeah?”
“Can we make a quick stop at a gas station?”
“Sure. What for?”
I look out my window and smile, “Condoms.”
His grip around my hand tightens and Finn tries to hold back a thrilled expression. I roll my eyes and fall into a fit of laughter with him.
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Travel (A Jack and Finn Harries Fanfiction)
Fanfiction"It’s something that should have never happened. It’s so hard for me to regret it, though. Everything about him was perfect. Everything about him still is perfect." Ashley is hesitant to travel back to California, the place she used to call home. Bu...
