One Hope {A Lachlan Fanfic}

Forty Three

I've given it a lot of consideration, but I've finally decided to go back to England. Lachlan agreed almost immediately so we bought tickets for a couple days from now.

Today, however, I decided to go for a run to relax my mind and nerves. I slip on a tshirt that says 'Fight Me' and some athletic leggings. I throw my hair up in a ponytail and slip on my black adidas, then grab my phone with headphones. "I'm going for a run!" I yell to Lachlan, who is recording.

"Alright, see ya soon, babe!" He yells back, causing me to blush before opening the door and walking out. I start to jog as thoughts consume me, however, still paying attention to my surroundings.

I hope I'm doing the right thing...

Well, I'm doing what mama would want me to do. I never want to see that scumbag again, but it's what she wanted, I guess.

And with Alex... I don't know about him.

I don't still have feelings for him, do I? I gasp and curse myself for thinking that. No way in hell!! I love Lachlan with every fiber of my being and nothing will ever change that. I will admit that I used to love Alex, but that was a long time ago. Autumn and Lachlan helped me realize that. I need to do what's right for not only me, but for other women that could fall for his charms. I need to testify against him.

My thoughts trail, to none other than my blonde boyfriend.

I'm so happy that I took a huge risk by coming here. I couldn't imagine a life without him. Even if we never dated, but stayed as best buds. But I'm absolutely thrilled that I can call him mine. Even though we just started dating two weeks ago, I've never been happier.

And just like that, half an hour went by and I stop outside our house, smiling and walking inside.

"Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!" Lachlan yells from his office.

I smile wider, deciding to take a quick shower. Once I'm out, I put on leggings and a white adidas top (A/N: #notsponsored). I brush my hair and check the time.

1:25 p.m.

Lachlan's got about another five minutes before he finishes, so I decide to go downstairs and grab a bowl of cereal, eating. Ten minutes later, I put the bowl in the sink and brush my teeth, then come back down to Lachlan's office. I sneak inside, undetected, and wrap my arms around Lachlan's neck, then lean forward and kiss him on his lips.

"Hiya." I smile as he motions for me to sit on his lap, which I do. "Whatcha doin?" I ask, although it's pretty obvious.

"I'm editing a rocket league video I did with Vikk and Preston." He responds, resting his head on my shoulder.

"Whoa. How do you do it?" I ask him, suddenly interested.

"Like this." He says, clicking and dragging and doing his best to explain everything while I just sit there more confused than before. "Now, your turn."

"What?! No! I'm still confused!" I respond as he lets go of the mouse.

"You're smart; you'll get it in no time." He responds as I blush at his complement. I grab the mouse and start to click and drag, hearing Lachlan chuckle behind me and earning a few elbows in the gut from none other than your favorite girl right here (A/N: yes 4th wall BANG).

"Arghhggggg." I frustratedly say as Lachlan wraps his arms around me.

"Like this." He says, placing his right hand on top of mine holding the mouse and clicking and dragging and doing computer stuff.

But, I'm not really focusing on that.

Instead, I'm focusing on my rapidly beating heart for the man behind me.

"Aaaanndddd.... We're done." Lachlan says, jarring me out of my thoughts.

"Yay! Let's do something!" I say, standing up and grabbing his hand.

"Like what?" He asks, raising a brow.

"Hmmmm... How about we play tag? You're it!" I yell, running out the door.

"Get back here!"

"Gotta catch meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!"

After a few minutes of goofing around and playing, I tag Lachlan again. I run, but thanks to my short legs, am tackled to the ground.

"Ugh. You win." I pout, too tired to play any longer.

"Always." He responds, and my eyes widen as I realize our position.

He's on top of me, hands on either side of my head.

"Can we get up now?" I ask, blushing.

"Why? I like this position." He says, taking notice of my blush and wiggling his eyebrows.

"Fuck you." I respond, having no choice but to stay in this position. Luckily, he kisses me, sending electric signals throughout my body, and rolls off of me as I yawn.

"Tired?" He asks.

"Yeah." I respond, slowly sitting up.

"Nap time!" He says, scooping me up and going to his room.

"Lachlan!" I yell in protest as he drops me on his ridiculously comfy bed, falling beside me.

"What?" He asks, turning to face me and tracing patterns on my thigh.

Me, blushing, responds, "nothing, nothing."

"Awww is somebody blushing?" He asks, ask shake my head, rolling away from him only to be pulled back against his chest. "I think it's really cute." He whispers against my neck, sending shivers down my spine.

I turn yo face him again. "Whatever. I'm taking a nap." I respond, falling asleep to the sound of his beating heart.